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Blazing with rich golden-yellow body color and intense spectral fire, this 1.60 Carat Natural Sphene (Titanite) brings incredible optical brilliance straight to your workbench. Precision-cut into an elegant 9.7 x 5.1 mm Emerald shape, this gem offers bench goldsmiths and custom studio designers a sleek 9.7x5.1mm rectangular footprint that seats smoothly into standard elongated emerald-cut or baguette-style mountings.
Sourced from Madagascar, this remarkable gem displays sphene’s signature optical dispersion rating of 0.051—substantially higher than diamond—causing light to split into dazzling flashes of red, orange, and green fire across its step-cut facets. Featuring flawless eye-clean clarity and a well-proportioned 3.5 mm depth, light enters freely to produce vibrant scintillation without excess bulk in the setting. It serves as an extraordinary focal point for bespoke engagement rings, custom solitaires, or high-end showpiece jewelry.
Gemstone Specifications & Attributes:
Gemstone: Natural Sphene (Titanite)
Form: Loose Ring / Jewelry Gemstone
Shape: Emerald Cut
Dimensions: 9.7 x 5.1 x 3.5 mm (Standard Calibrated Size)
Color: Golden Yellow with Full Fire
Creation Method: Natural
Weight: 1.60 CT
Origin: Madagascar
Treatment: None (100% Natural)
Quantity: 1 Piece
Grade: AAA
Clarity: Eye Clean
Transparency: Transparent
Drilling: Undrilled
Cut Grade: Excellent
Hardness: 5.5 on Mohs Scale
Optical Effect: Extreme Dispersion Fire Splitting Light into Vivid Spectral Rainbows
Certification: Available upon request
Calibrated: Yes (Standard 9.7 x 5.1 mm Footprint)
Jeweler Benefits & Bench Advantages:
Standard 9.7x5.1 mm Footprint: Precision calibrated proportions drop smoothly into rectangular prong, halo, or bezel settings with minimal bench fitting.
Extreme Optical Dispersion: Dispersion rating higher than diamond produces unmatched rainbow fire and scintillation under spotlight and natural sunlight.
High-Clarity Eye Clean Quality: Crisp interior transparency allows clear step-cut reflections and unobstructed light transmission.
Famous Madagascar Origin: Sourced from Madagascar's world-renowned gem deposits, prized for producing exceptional titanite/sphene crystals.
Goldsmith & Setting Advice:
Metal Pairings: Exceptional in 18k yellow gold to complement the warm golden body color, or in platinum / white gold to highlight the contrasting cool rainbow fire.
Bench Handling: Sphene has a Mohs hardness of 5.5—ideal for protective full bezel settings, halo mountings, or corner claw prongs. Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners.
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.
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