This most valuable of all the garnets is the ultimate January
birthstone! Deep chrome greens like the 1.25 ct. T.W. matched
stones shown are very desirable. Russian Demantoids are renowned
for byssolite asbestos inclusions that sometimes display
value-enhancing 'horsetail' shapes. Some experts say byssolite
inclusionsare the defining birthmarks of Russian Demantoid although
it's found in stones from some -- but not all -- other locations.
Each of this well-matched Russian pair contains byssolite. Each
stone measures over 5.2 mm. with excellent cut. Other Demantoids
are available.
Dem14
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