Home | About Me | Jewelry Designs | Gemstones | Mineral Specimens | Mine Info | Orders | FAQs | Contact | Links |
||
 |
|
|
 |
||
|
|
|
Sunstone (feldspar) from Plush, Oregon: |
||||||
Gem No. |
Select Thumbnail To View an Enlarged Image |
Click to View Video |
Carat Weight |
Price per Carat |
Total Price |
|
494 |
|
|
SI1 |
2.39 |
$65 |
$155.35 |
496 |
|
|
SI2 |
4.58 |
$50 |
$229.00 |
550 |
|
|
SI1 |
5.97 |
$55 |
$326.35 |
551 |
|
|
VVS |
6.70 |
$75 |
$502.50 |
604 |
|
|
SI1 |
4.29 |
$55 |
$235.95 |
662 |
|
|
SI2 |
5.26 |
$55 |
$289.30 |
788N |
|
|
VS |
5.25 |
$145 |
$761.25 |
879 |
|
SI1 |
4.61 |
$80 |
$368.80 |
|
894 |
|
|
SI1 |
4.35 |
$60 |
$261.00 |
922X |
|
SI1 |
1.85 |
$110 |
$203.50 |
|
924X |
|
|
SI1 |
2.45 |
$120 |
$294.00 |
925X |
|
|
VS |
3.07 |
$65 |
$199.55 |
926X |
|
|
VS |
3.82 |
$120 |
$458.40 |
984 |
|
|
SI1 |
3.73 |
$100 |
$373.00 |
1006 |
|
SI1 |
3.99 |
$85 |
$339.15 |
|
Sunstone (Andesine feldspar) from the Democratic Republic of the Congo: |
||||||
911X |
|
|
VS |
1.39 |
$300 |
$417.00 |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 494: Brilliant Rectangle Cut, 2.39 ct., 8.4 x 7.5 x 6.6 mm, SI1, $155.35 Sold Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is the deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gem has several layers of Schiller that are nearly perpendicular to the table. The photograph of this stone was taken with illumination configured to show the light reflecting off the irridescent platelets. The body color of this gem is beautiful, and the Schiller adds an additonal mark of distinction (Do you think Cindy Crawford looks better with, or without, that "Beauty Mark"?). This gemstone would work well as the centerpiece of a pendant or occasional-use ring. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 496: Cardinal Lozenge Cut, 4.58 ct., 16.4 x 9.6 x 8.0 mm, SI2, faceted by R. Drummond, $229.00 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is the deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gem has multiple layers of Schiller that are horizontal to the table. As viewed in the above image, the Schiller gives the gem a "sleepy" appearance. When oberved "in person," the Schiller shows a golden-bronze glow as light reflects off the microscopic copper platelets. This gemstone would look beautiful as the centerpiece of a pendant or occasional-use ring. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 550: Marquise Cut, 5.97 ct., 20.5 x 10.4 x 6.8 mm, SI1, faceted by R. Drummond, $326.35 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is the deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gem has multiple layers of Schiller that are nearly perpendicular to the table of the stone. The copper platetlets in this gem are very small and are not especially noticeable. This gemstone would look beautiful as the centerpiece of a pendant, pin, or occasional-use ring. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 551: Barion Fan Cut, 6.70 ct., 16.7 x 10.8 x 9.5 mm, VVS, faceted by R. Drummond, $502.50 Sold Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is the deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gem has absolutely no Schiller, just gorgeous color. This stone would look beautiful as the centerpiece of a pendant or pin. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 604: Barion Oval Cut, 4.29 ct., 16.6 x 8.1 x 6.3 mm, SI1, faceted by R. Drummond, $235.95 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is the deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gem has several layers of Schiller that run parallel to the long axis of the gemstone, and perpendicular to the table. This stone would look beautiful as the centerpiece of a pendant or pin. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 662: 9 Main Pear Meetpoint Cut, 5.26 ct., 15.1 x 10.1 x 7.6 mm, SI2, faceted by R. Drummond, $289.30 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow. The color most highly prized is the deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gem has several wisps of Schiller running from top to bottom and oriented perpendicular to the table of the gem. Examined carefully the gem looks like it contains a tiny interal aurora borealis. The body color of this expertly crafted gem is a fine reddish-orange. This beautiful stone would be perfect as the centerpiece of a pendant, pin, or occasional-use ring. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 788N: Brilliant Emerald Cut, 5.25 ct., 12.2 x 8.8 x 7.1 mm, VS, custom faceting, $761.25 Sold Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gemstone contains several sprays of Schiller that are located nearly perpendicular to the table facet. The schiller is eye-visible, but oriented in such a way that it in no way detracts from the beauty of this stone. The color of this gem is a gorgeous, deep, uniform coppery-orange color (the gem is actually a uniform color, ignore the over-exposed lighter areas in the web image). The facet meets, proprotion, and polish are all very fine. This gem would look fabulous in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. This is definitely a gemstone for the person desiring something rare and very special. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 879: Minuet Cut, 4.61 ct., 12.1 x 12.1 x 7.6 mm, SI1, faceted by Robert Drummond, $368.80 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gemstone contains several parallel layers of Schiller that pass through the lower right point of the gemstone. The effect of sunlight bounching off these copper platelets is quite spectacular; a display quite unlike any other gemstone. The color of this gem is a fine slightly reddish-orange. The facet meets, proprotion, and polish are all very fine. This gem would look fabulous in a pendant, pin, or large special-occasion ring. This is definitely a gemstone for the person desiring something rare and special. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 894: Pendeloque Cut, 4.35 ct., 16.0 x 9.3 x 7.3 mm, SI1, faceted by Robert Drummond, $261.00 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gemstone contains only a few bands of copper platelets located in the pavilion of the stone. The color of this gem is a pleasing salmon-orange color (the yellow color in the above image is the result of overexposure during the photography). The facet meets, proprotion, and polish are all good. This gem would look great in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. This is definitely a gemstone for the person desiring something rare and very special. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 922X: Zircon Cut, 1.85 ct., 7.9 x 5.5 mm, SI1, faceted in the U.S.A., $203.50 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gemstone contains several schiller bands around the periphery of the stone. The color of this gem is a very fine, medium-deep, reddish-orange. The facet meets, proprotion, and polish are all good. This gem would look great in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 924X: Emerald Cut, 2.45 ct., 9.6 x 6.8 x 5.7 mm, SI1, faceted in the U.S.A., $294.00 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gemstone contains several bands of schiller stretching from the periphery of the stone toward the center. The bands are perpendicular to the table of the stone and are not eye-visible. The color of this gem is a very fine, medium-deep, reddish-orange. The facet meets, proprotion, and polish are all good. This gem would look great in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 925X: Princess Cut, 3.07 ct., 8.2 x 8.2 x 6.9 mm, VS, faceted in the U.S.A., $199.55 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gemstone contains no schiller visible at 10X magnification. The color of this gem is a fine, medium-deep, reddish-orange. The facet meets, proprotion, and polish are all very good. The stone girdle is moderately thick. This gem would look great in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 926X: Bright Emerald Cut, 3.82 ct., 10.2 x 8.5 x 6.5 mm, VS, faceted in the U.S.A., $458.40 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gemstone contains only two tiny schiller bands barely visible at 10X magnification. The color of this gem is a fine, medium-deep, reddish-orange. The facet meets, proprotion, and polish are all good. This gem would look great in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 984: Minuet Cut, 3.73 ct., 11.5 x 11.5 x 7.3 mm, SI1, faceted by Robert Drummond, $373.00 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gemstone contains little Schiller. The color of this gem is a fine slightly reddish-orange. The facet meets, proprotion, and polish are all very fine. This gem would look beautiful in a pendant, pin, or large special-occasion ring. This is definitely a gemstone for the person desiring something rare and special. |
|
Sunstone from Lakeview (Plush), Oregon No. 1006: Superpear Cut, 3.99 ct., 13.5 x 9.0 x 7.4 mm, SI1, faceted by Robert Drummond, $339.15 Sunstone (feldspar) from this gem field comes in a variety of colors. Most common is a light straw-yellow color. Most highly prized is deeply saturated reddish-orange sunstone (Hence the name "Sunstone"). The reddish color is a result of trace amounts of copper. When the copper is present as tiny platelets, light can reflect from the surface of the platelets and cause an iridescence termed "Schiller." This gemstone contains several fine bands of Schiller located in the tip of the stone (they are too fine to be seen in the above image). The color of this gem is a fine, slightly reddish-orange. The facet meets, proprotion, and polish are all very fine. The Superpear Cut, a design by Robert Long, delivers excellent light return and scintillation. This gem would look beautiful in a pendant, pin, or large special-occasion ring. |
|
Sunstone from The Democratic Republic of the Congo No. 911X: Trilliant Cut, 1.39 ct., 7.9 x 7.9 x 4.8 mm, VS, facetor unknown, $417.00 Sold I first saw faceted sunstone reported to be from the Congo at a gem and mineral show in Asheville, N.C., in 2004. I was greatly impressed by the color-saturation and outstanding clarity of the gems. All of the Congo sunstones were of a deep reddish-orange color, a more deeply saturated color than normally seen in the sunstone from Oregon. Finally, at the 2005 Tucson show, I met Laurent Sikirdji, the discoverer and distributor of the andesine sunstone from the Congo. The above gem was obtained from Mr. Sikirdji. To date, only a small amount of andesine sunstone has been produced from this Congo deposit. Mr. Sikirdji reports that little more is to be had. Whatever the case, the above sunstone is of exceptional color and clarity. This gem would look exquisite in a pendant, pin, or special occasion ring. |
