{"product_id":"oval-cut-titanite-sphene-gemstone-fire-sphene-loose-gemstone-1-00-ct-300","title":"Oval Cut Titanite Sphene Gemstone, Fire Sphene – 1.00 CT, Pakistan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02 wt-content-toggle__body--truncated\" id=\"wt-content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoval cut sphene gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as titanite, with full fire and natural color. It weighs 1.00 carat and measures 08 x 06 x 3.5 mm, giving it a notably thin profile. It comes from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pakistan-minerals-guide-rare-gemstones-crystal-specimens-mineral-resources\"\u003eHimalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e, part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/sphene-gemstones\"\u003eSphene Gemstones collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The stone is natural sphene with no treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.00 CT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 x 06 x 3.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Sphene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHimalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 5.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirthstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes This Gemstone Relevant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003efull fire titanite sphene\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its thin depth (3.5mm) relative to its face size, which can suit a lower-profile ring setting compared to some of our other sphene cuts. For background on how cut and proportions affect a gemstone's look, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/gemstone-cuts-explained-every-shape-color-brilliance-guide\"\u003egemstone cuts explained\u003c\/a\u003e. As the March birthstone, it's also relevant for spring birthday jewelry; see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/birthstones\/birthstone-by-month-guide-2026-modern-traditional-and-natural-gemstones-explained\"\u003ebirthstone by month guide\u003c\/a\u003e. This piece sits within our broader \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/loose-gemstones\"\u003eLoose Gemstones collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuying Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSphene's hardness of 5 to 5.6 means a \u003cstrong\u003enatural sphene gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one is best set in a protective bezel or halo setting rather than a fully exposed prong, to help protect the stone during daily wear. Given its thinner cut (3.5mm), a setting that fully supports the pavilion is also worth discussing with your jeweler. This stone ships with economy shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sphene gemstone natural or treated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is natural sphene, with no treatment applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this sphene gemstone come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Himalayan Range, Skardu, Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 3.5mm depth thin for a sphene gemstone this size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, relative to its 08 x 06 mm face, this is a shallower cut than some other sphene stones in our range, which can suit a lower-profile ring setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47633669980451,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Oval_cut_sphene_gemstone_1.00_carat_top_view.jpg?v=1790143301","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/oval-cut-titanite-sphene-gemstone-fire-sphene-loose-gemstone-1-00-ct-300","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}