Diopside (Chrome) from Russia:

Gem No.

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Clarity Grade

Carat Weight

Price per Carat

Total Price

536

SI1

2.83

$30

$84.90

663

SI1

2.12

$45

$95.40
Sold

761

VVS

1.83

$60

$109.80
Sold

Chrome Diopside from Russia

No. 536: Lozenge Cut, SI1, 2.83 ct., 12.7 x 8.8 x 5.9 mm, faceted by: R. Drummond, $84.90

Diopside is a calcium, magnesium, silicate that has an intense green color when it contains accessory chromium. Chromium diopside occurs in many localities, but the gem shown above originated in Russia. Chrome diopside gems much larger than 3 or 4 carats in weight can appear very dark simply because the greater thickness of the stone absorbs more light. The above gemstone is expertly crafted and would make a lovely center stone in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. Chromium diopside requires no enhancement.

Chrome Diopside from Russia

No. 663: Mt. Lily Cut, SI1, 2.12 ct., 9.1 x 9.1 x 5.1 mm, faceted by: R. Drummond, $95.40

Diopside is a calcium, magnesium, silicate that has an intense green color when it contains accessory chromium. Chromium diopside occurs in many localities, but the diopside shown above originated in Russia. Chrome diopside gems much larger than 3 or 4 carats in weight can appear very dark simply because the greater thickness of the stone absorbs more light. The above gemstone is expertly crafted and would make a lovely center stone in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. Chromium diopside requires no enhancement.

Chrome Diopside from Russia

No. 761: Curved Triangular Brilliant Cut, VVS, 1.83 ct., 8.6 x 8.6 x 4.8 mm, faceted by: R. Drummond, $109.80 Sold

Diopside is a calcium, magnesium, silicate that has an intense green color when it contains accessory chromium. Chromium diopside occurs in many localities, but the diopside shown above originated in Russia. Chrome diopside gems much larger than 3 or 4 carats in weight can appear very dark simply because the greater thickness of the stone absorbs more light. The above gemstone is expertly crafted and would make a lovely center stone in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. The deep color of diopside makes it one of few stones that is also appropriate for a man's ring. Chromium diopside requires no enhancement.