MATERIAL: Natural Untreated ZIRCON. Named from its containing the element, zirconium; which was named from the Arabic, zargun = "gold color". Zircons are typically found in magmatic, metamorphic, pegmatitic, and alluvial rocks. Red and Green colors are the most valued of all sought after by collectors and investors worldwide. Zircons' high refractive index gives this natural gemstone an amazing Diamond-Like appearance. Most uninformed people mistake natural Zircon with “Cubic Zirconia” which is a totally man made, worthless imitation. Natural Zircons from Sri Lanka and Russia were found in royal jewelry and treasure chests of most European kings and other leading rulers. Most of these are now displayed in museums or as valuable part of personal collections. Very unfortunately, Zircon is the most imitated gemstone on the market, so make sure you are buying from a reputable source.
LEGEND and LORE: In antiquity, the zircon was often called Hyacinth or Jacinth, the legend tells of a mythological character named Hyacinthus, a youth brutally slain by Apollo who was jealous of the young man's beauty. His blood produced thy hyacinth flower, whose beauty is said to be reflected in the red and brownish-peach, honey-pink Zircon. The red Zircon or Hyacinth was believed to drive away evil spirits and nightmares, protect its wearer from enchantment and lightning. It helps to soothe liver complaints, childbirth, insomnia. Spiritually, Zircon promotes spiritual sight and hotsell understanding. Brings self worth, tolerance and inner peace, calms and quiets the mind. Increases vitality and is a wonderful all round healer. Zircon helps in reflecting on the good things in life. Zircon also helps when life tends to be ruled by emotions, feeling let down with self.
ORIGIN: Ceylon / Sri Lanka. World's best source of the largest and highest gem grade Zircon including the rarest Green Zircon.
WEIGHT: 4.69 Ct
CUT: OVAL Brilliant. NATIVE Cut – Sri Lanka – Quality of cut: GOOD.
SIZE: 11.2 x 8.5 x 5.3 mm. Calibrated size: NO (The word “Calibrated” means that size of this gem was optimized to fit most fairly inexpensive mass produced jewelry settings). All non-calibrated stones can also be set into jewelry. Ask your local jeweler for details.
COLOR: Olive Green.
CLARITY: * SI2 * All colored stones are graded with trained unaided eyes. Diamonds are graded under 10x magnification (GIA / International).
HARDNESS: 7.5 Moh's Scale (Harder than Amethyst, little softer than Topaz or Aquamarine. Hardness is similar to Garnet. Zircon is suitable for everyday jewelry wear).
TREATMENT: NONE Natural color. We don't apply radiation, oiling, diffusion and/or heat treatment in order to make low grade material look more expensive! We offer 100% natural gems only, no exceptions.
NOTE: No. W0872
Product code: Natural Untreated Zircon-Sri Lanka 4.69 Ct Clarity SI2-Olive Green hotsell Color