Marlborough Chrysoprase Drop

Marlborough Chrysoprase DropThis stunning chrysoprase cabochon showcases natures most refreshing hue: a luminous apple green to minty translucence that evokes the first days of spring. A variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz), chrysoprase owes its captivating color to trace amounts of nickel, giving it a soft, glowing depth unlike any other green gemstone. This was acquired from a husband and wife team that was purchased several decades back. Little of this gem material

minty green and porcelain hard Variscite

Japan and China will pay the most to be able to access it

with only a tiny handful of hand-picked top-grade rough ever making it out before the end

Little of this gem material is available today

Only found in Siberia

often accented with subtle swirls of blue

Their organic shapes and unique veining provide endless creative possibilities

or an elegant pendant

While it is categorized as a Jasper

For this reason we had our material fracture sealed with a very low viscosity treatment but the green Variscite is untouched and has no enhancements

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them

this cabochon offers excellent clarity and depth