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Description
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Shippinig and Return
Product Overview
This is a natural sphene gemstone for ring use, also known as titanite, with an oval cut and full fire. It weighs 1.10 carats and measures 08 x 06 x 4.2 mm. It comes from the Himalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan, part of our Sphene Gemstones collection. The stone is natural sphene with no treatment.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.10 CT |
| Dimensions | 08 x 06 x 4.2 mm |
| Shape | Oval Cut |
| Treatment | Natural Sphene |
| Origin | Himalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan |
| Hardness | 5 to 5.6 |
| Birthstone | March |
What Makes This Gemstone Relevant
This full fire titanite sphene is valued for its dispersion, the way it splits light into flashes of color, which is a defining trait of sphene as a gemstone. For background on sphene's cut varieties and why oval cuts are chosen for this stone, see our guide on gemstone cuts explained. As the March birthstone, this stone is also a relevant option for spring birthday jewelry; see our birthstone by month guide for more. This piece sits within our broader Loose Gemstones collection.
Buying Considerations
Sphene has a hardness of only 5 to 5.6, softer than many ring stones, so a natural sphene gemstone like this one is best set in a protective bezel or halo setting and worn with care to avoid scratching or chipping over daily wear. This stone ships with economy shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this sphene gemstone natural or treated?
It is natural sphene, with no treatment applied.
Where does this sphene gemstone come from?
The Himalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan.
What is the hardness of sphene, and is it durable enough for a ring?
Sphene has a hardness of 5 to 5.6, softer than sapphire or diamond, so it's best worn in a protective setting rather than an everyday exposed ring stone.
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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