Rutilated Quartz – Natural, Cabochon, Brown
Coppery inclusions in this pendant are bright and reflective. © Gina Pankowski. Used with permission.
Moldavite – Natural, Faceted, Green
Elongated bubbles are common inclusions in tektites, like this faceted moldavite. Photo by Vassil. Public Domain.
Rutilated Quartz – Natural, Other, Colorless, 150 ct
At over 150 carats, this piece of rutilated quartz is a true showstopper. In a cleverly designed pendant by Jean Francois Albert, yellow gold creates…
Diamond – Natural, Faceted, Pink, 0.52 ct
The 0.52-ct center stone is a fancy light orangey pink diamond with a VS2 clarity. Having an eye-clean clarity is important for light-toned gems…
Red Beryl – Natural, Faceted, Red, 4.94 ct
This 4.94-ct red beryl, or bixbite, is the second largest faceted specimen. This bixbite has inclusions of bixbyite – quite a mouthful! From…
Hessonite – Natural, Faceted, Yellow, 6.00 ct
This beautiful matched pair of hessonites shows the turbid, roiled effect well known in these gems as well as some crystalline inclusions. 6.00-ct…
Kyanite – Natural, Cabochon, Blue
Kyanite cabochons in these earrings have attractive, silky inclusions. “Kyanite Comet Earrings” © Gina Pankowski. Used with permission.…
Dumortierite – Natural, Cabochon, Blue
Fibrous dumortierite inclusions in this quartz cabochon appear like fireworks in the evening sky. Ring designed by Michael Endlich. Photo by…
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