Chrome Diopsite
$85.00
Item number:
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Chrome Diopsite From Siberia .60 CT
Chrome diopside from Siberia is a highly prized, deeply vivid green gemstone first discovered in 1988. Nicknames include "Siberian emerald" or "Russian emerald" because its lush, emera ld-like green hue makes it a beautiful and much more affordable alternative to traditional emeralds.
Siberian chrome diopside boasts specific traits that define its value and use in jewelry:
- Source Location: Mined almost exclusively in the Inagli region of the Republic of Sakha in Eastern Siberia.
- Scarcity & Mining: Harsh winter conditions limit mining to the brief 2 to 3 summer months, making the supply highly constrained.
- Size Restrictions: Usually cut under 3 carats. Larger stones become too dark and lose their translucent, glassy brilliance.
- Hardness: Measures a 5-6 on the Mohs hardness scale, meaning it requires careful wear (such as in earrings, necklaces, or cocktail rings rather than daily-wear wedding bands).