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Product Description
This 9.61 carat Cambodian blue Zircon is cut perfectly in a large oval shape and deep cut for endless sparkle. We designed an 8-prong solid white gold setting with (approximately) 1 carat of baguette and round diamonds on the band and each side of the gemstone. We added a diamond scroll in the setting basket.
Gemstone:
Natural Cambodian Blue Zircon
Weight: 9.61 carats
Cut: Oval brilliant
Size (L x W x D): 11.75 x 9.20 x 7.8 mm
Origin: Ratanakiri, Cambodia
Color: Deep 'Windex' Blue - saturation 5/5
Grade: AAA Top Gem
Setting:
Metal: 18K white gold
Diamond Accents: 1 tcw (approx)
Clariry/Color: VS/G
Size: 6.5 (easily sizable for free)
Retail: $ 11,000.00
CGJ: $ 4,999.00
SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ZIRCON - Zircon is regarded as the traditional birthstone for December. Zircon is the oldest known stone on earth; much older than diamonds and just as brilliant. For centuries, people thought these gemstones were actually diamonds. The fiery brilliance of zircon rivals diamonds and any other gemstone. Zircons are double refractive, so if you look deeply into the photos, you will see a slight blur or doubling of the facets.
Blue Zircon is a single source gemstone from 2 mines in Cambodia. The mines that have produced the Blue variety of zircons have closed (in 2012). The is minimal material currently being found and the prices of this gemstone are expected to rise, making this a solid investment.
Zircon is one of the heaviest gemstones, which means that it will weigh more than other stones with the same measurements. Zircon is also a hard gemstone - perfect for jewelry. Natural zircon today suffers on account of the similarity of its name to "cubic zirconia", the laboratory-grown synthetic imitation is NOT related to natural zircon. Many people are unaware that there is a beautiful natural gemstone called zircon.
