Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Gem No.

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Clarity Grade

Carat Weight

Price per Carat

Total Price

436

VS

14.77

$22

$324.94
Sold

533

VVS

6.36

$20

$127.20
Sold

548

548

11.33

$22

$249.26
Sold

Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

No. 436: Minuet Cut: 14.77 ct., 17.3 x 17.3 x 10.9 mm, VS, $324.94


Shown above is a collector's gem; danburite. The gem material from Charcas is normally light pink to near colorless and has excellent clarity. Danburite has good hardness (Mohs 7-7.5) and a refractive index somewhat greater than that of quartz (1.63 vs. 1.54 for quartz). When cut properly, danburite makes exceptionally flashy gemstones. The Minuet Cut, a design by Edith Strout, delivers great light return and scintillation. This large gemstone would make a great addition to a collection or an absolutely gorgeous pendant.

Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

No. 533: Alice's Square Cut: 6.36 ct., 10.0 x 10.0 x 8.5 mm, VVS, faceted by R. Drummond, $127.20 Sold


Shown above is a collector's gem; danburite. The gem material from Charcas is normally light pink to near colorless and has excellent clarity. Danburite has good hardness (Mohs 7-7.5) and a refractive index somewhat greater than that of quartz (1.63 vs. 1.54 for quartz). When cut properly, danburite makes exceptionally flashy gemstones. The above cut, a design by Robert Drummond, delivers great light return and scintillation. This large gemstone would make a great addition to a collection or an absolutely gorgeous pendant.

Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

No. 548: CC Triangle Barion Cut: 11.33 ct., 15.3 x 12.9 x 12.0 mm, VVS, faceted by R. Drummond, $249.26 Sold


Shown above is a collector's gem; danburite. The gem material from Charcas is normally light pink to near colorless and has excellent clarity. Danburite has good hardness (Mohs 7-7.5) and a refractive index somewhat greater than that of quartz (1.63 vs. 1.54 for quartz). When cut properly, danburite makes exceptionally flashy gemstones. The above cut, a design by Robert Long, delivers great light return and scintillation. This large gemstone is rather deep and would be best suited for a large pendant or pin.