Pastel Greenish Blue Radiant Aquamarine 24.83 ct | Ruangwa District Treasure
A 2022 expedition to Tanzania's Lindi District, initially pursuing rumours of Green Garnets, proved unfruitful. Redirecting to Ruangwa following reports of unique beryls, we encountered a range of material, predominantly including greenish-blue and yellow crystals. From this, a select few gem-quality pieces were secured.
In Nairobi, one exceptional greenish-blue beryl was masterfully cut and subjected to a slight, controlled thermal treatment to optimize its stability and colour. The result is a stone largely eye-clean to the trained observer, possessing a single, conspicuous inclusion near the pavilion's culet. When viewed face-up, as it would be in jewellery, this characteristic is effectively concealed, allowing the gem's exceptional clarity and lustre to dominate. This Ruangwa beryl stands as a testament to the value of adaptable field work and precise lapidary art.
GEM DETAILS
💎 Stone Identity: Aquamarine
⋆✴︎˚｡⋆ Discovery Year: Hand-selected by Luvici, mined from Ruangwa District,TZ by an artisanal miner, Late 2022
𓍝 Weight: 24.83 ct
🌐 Origin: Ruangwa District, Tanzania
🎨Color: Pastel Greenish Blue [ Check Image next to video for color comparison, this particular image is meant for comparison only and amplifies the Beauty in the color of the Gem as seen through other Jeweled Art Objects]
Tone: Light
✨ Brilliance: Good
✏️📐 Dimension, [L x W x D]: [17.63 x 15.24 x12.57 ] mm
L/W Ratio: 1.156
[Ideal ratio for rings & Pendants with a Squarish outline, bold and modern]
Depth Dimension [d] [Pavilion]: 12.57 mm
💎🔍 Clarity: Type II — VS1
Clarity Characteristics: Minor inclusion visible at the Pavilion; otherwise eye-clean
𖢻 Cut/Shape: Radiant Cut
[Precision Faceted – Good Symmetry]
Cut style: Mixed cut Symphony [Crown facets-Brilliant cuts, Pavilion facets-Step cut]
⫍⌕⫎ Connessiour's choice of this cut
Professional Gemmological Rationale for the Radiant Cut
Gemstone Cutting Style Highlights:
- Its brilliant facet pattern maximizes scintillation and eliminates light dead spots, animating aquamarine's hue with fire from every angle.
- The broad table and trapped light in its corners optimize color presentation, ensuring pure transmission and intensified saturation of the stone's delicate tone.
- The truncated corners provide superior durability by eliminating fragile points, making it a practical and secure choice for high-contact jewelry.
- Its rectangular outline allows for efficient yield from hexagonal rough crystals, conserving material and preserving carat weight without sacrificing beauty.
In Brief: The Radiant cut was the optimal choice for this particular Aquamarine, as it masterfully combines the brilliance of a round cut with the durability of a stepped shape, simultaneously maximizing light performance, protecting the gem from chipping, and showcasing its signature color with exceptional clarity and sparkle.
🔬 R.I:
Property Description / Notation Optic Character Uniaxial (-) Refractive Index (R.I.) Range nₒ = 1.579 (ordinary ray)
nₑ = 1.572 (extraordinary ray)
Birefringence (δ) 0.005 Optical Sign Negative (–) Pleochroism Weak Luster Vitreous Transparency Transparent
📜 Certified: No
Treatment: Mild Controlled Heat(Acceptable in the Trade for Aquamarines )
📁 Features: Good cut, Pastel brilliance, Tone -Light, Precision cut Beryl with good proportions and symmetry. Perfect in a sleek platinum Or Blanc Ring, a stand-alone piece, a centerpiece in an avant-garde art deco brooch, or as the crown jewel in a high-end designer necklace, as a stand-alone piece or a centerpiece in a statement, Halo, Double Halo, or Solitaire Ring
Price per carat: $281
Total Price: $6999
Provenance: This exquisite Gem was thoughtfully and masterfully curated and selected in our office from a parcel that was mined by a reputable, ethical, industrious artisanal miner from the Ruangwa district during our Field trip in Tanzania, Ruangwa District, way back in late 2022. It was cut and polished recently.
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Note from the Maison: Disclaimer
Occasional traces of fiber cloth or fingerprints may appear during filming. Before shipping, each gem is expertly wiped of these surface blemishes and sometimes repolished to a flawless mirror finish (if necessary), and updated images are provided for your review. All Select treasures from our website "Gemvault" remain secured in our vault, untouched until commissioned for recut or client-requested retakes—reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence and refinement.
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