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2.01ct~RARE OREGON SUNSTONE~DICHROIC~CUSTOM CUT

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Dimensions (mm)
10.500 x 7.000 x 4.500mm
Weight (cts)
2.010
Treatment
No Treatment
Type
Faceted
Colours

Natural Oregon Sunstone

  • Grading: VS
  • Design: Sun Boon  
  • Color: Pastel peach-green with lines of Copper Schiller.  
  • Origin: Plush, Oregon
  • Treatment: None at all
  • Hardness: 6.2-7.5
  • Refractive Index: 1.525–1.58
  • Cut: Custom cut by Doug  (Award-winning gemstone faceter/Certified Master Faceter) .

Oregon sunstone, also known as heliolite (from Greek helios, meaning “sun”, and lithos, meaning “stone”). Oregon Sunstones are comprised of the mineral feldspar and were formed through volcanic action. Feldspar crystals are found in several locations around the globe. The pink Schiller, red, bi-colored and green varieties are currently found only in Oregon. The color appears to vary depending on both the amount and the size of individual copper particles present in the stone. A stone with “Shiller” is any stone that is translucent to opaque due to Schiller inclusions of copper and lead. Some of the better quality Schiller variety have an iridescent or aventurescence shimmer effect, which is caused by light reflecting from minute parallel metallic platelets suspended in the Sunstone… When they are viewed in just the right direction, a metallic shimmer flashes from within the stone. Some stones are dichroic, in that they show two different colors when viewed from different directions. Oregon sunstone is its state gemstone.

*CARE (Oregon Sunstone)*

Warm, soapy water is always a safe sunstone cleaning method. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners should be avoided. Feldspars are rapidly attacked by hydrochloric acid, so cleaning products containing bleach should also be avoided.

*CLARITY CHART*

IF – Internally flawless; free of inclusions 

VVS – Very, very slight inclusions; microscopic inclusions are barely seen under a loupe with 10x magnification 

VS – Very Slight inclusions; visible inclusions that can be seen under magnification and sometimes also with the unaided eye. 

SI – Small inclusions; inclusions that are obvious under magnification and to the unaided eye. 

I – Heavy or large inclusions obvious to the naked eye

I work exclusively with a precision machine when faceting gemstones. This allows extra brilliance and appeals only seen in precision cut gems. Gemstones are cut at their correct refractive index using digital precision, this facilitates making the correct facet angles allowing the maximum amount of light to enter and reflect back up through the table. This allows optimum brilliance according to each gemstone’s individual refractive index. Special care in polishing ensures that the faceted gem is showcased in all its brilliance. The introduction of precision faceting machines has revolutionized the art of gem cutting allowing the gem cutter to unveil the inner beauty of every single gemstone as it has never been done before. The cut of a gem is one of the main values of a gemstone and each gemstone requires special attention in order to unveil its potential beauty. If you’re looking for that extra special stone, I hope you find it here. Sincerely, Doug

“Light reflects off of Jewels, But, “It” comes from above.”

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dougpamgems
dougpamgems
Welcome to DougPamGems. As a professional cutter specializing in opals (Topshelfopals), I have now ventured into the world of "other" gemstones. Precision faceting is my new-found love. As with opals, my goal is to reveal as much whimsical wonder and beauty as a piece of rough can produce. It is my goal to allow these heavenly treasures to lead and guide me, to shape and polish these colorful rustic stones into pure eye candy, to allow them to come into fruition as objects of beauty to pleasure and inspire others like myself. As an award-winning faceter and member of the USFG, You can rest assured that your gemstone has been cut and polished with love, excitement, anticipation and professional skill. Sincerely, Doug
Crestview, United States of America
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  • reb1199
    reb1199
    Positive

    Love this stone...Thanks

  • kelvin30
    kelvin30
    Positive

    Thanks again Doug!!

  • iona
    iona
    Positive

    A Man who gives us wonderful stones! We thank you!

  • gakarax
    gakarax
    Positive

    Very beautiful gem!

  • rgt4
    rgt4
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    Paid and shipped - no feedback left after 100 days

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Overview

Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 826944
Starting Bid : $1
Starts : 3rd November 2018 08:58 am AEST
Ends : 10th November 2018 08:58 am AEST
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