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Description
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Shippinig and Return
Product Overview
Sphene is known for its fire, and at 0.80 carats this green pear is a small, easy way to see it. It’s a pear shape green sphene, cut to 7 x 6 x 4 mm, from the Himalayan Range near Skardu, Pakistan, and listed as natural sphene.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Gemstone Type | Natural Sphene (Titanite) |
| Weight | 0.80 CT |
| Dimensions | 7 x 6 x 4 mm |
| Shape | Pear Cut |
| Color | Green |
| Treatment | Natural Sphene |
| Origin | Himalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan |
What Makes This Gemstone Relevant
Sphene, also sold as titanite, stands out among green stones for its dispersion, the flashes of color that give fire sphene its name. A pear cut tapers to a point, so it works as well in pendants and earrings as in rings. If you’re deciding between shapes, our guide to gemstone cuts explained compares them. For a green titanite sphene gemstone in a different shape, see our round cut sphene, or browse the full Sphene Gemstones collection.
Buying Considerations
Sphene is softer than many ring stones, such as sapphire or diamond, and a pear’s point is its most exposed spot. A V-prong or bezel protects the tip, and a pendant or earrings will see less knocking than a ring. If this is your first loose stone, our guide to buying loose gemstones online without getting scammed is a useful checklist. Ships economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this sphene natural or treated?
It’s listed as natural sphene.
Where is it from?
The Himalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan.
Is sphene the same as titanite?
Yes. Sphene and titanite are two names for the same mineral, and the gem trade usually says sphene.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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