Andalusite in White Gold

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I just got this back today. This is a 12x10 Roughly 3.5 Carat Andalusite reset in an old setting that held a garnet. The jeweler added some gold to make it seat right in the setting. I am not sure if I love it or not. Hmm...... Here''s a pic.

Lisa

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Another view.

 

[cushioncutnut]

I think it looks lovely. Do you have any close up shots?

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Side view- Little diamonds in a butterfly.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Last one.

Lisa

 

[cushioncutnut]

I think you made good use of a lovely setting. VEry pretty!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I can''t photograph anything very well and this is as close as I get without it being fuzz. I have tried with my Kodak, with a Nikon. Macro settings, farther settings...... sigh.

Thanks for the compliment.

Lisa

 

[T L]

It''s a pretty ring. I own a 5 carat emerald cut andalusite. It''s very dichroic from olive green to brown. It''s an interesting stone.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Cool! Don''t see andalusite jewelry too often. Nice stone!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Last thing I will say about the stone (I have to drool over the other threads right now) is that the stone is green to olive green with flashes of blue green, yellow and red. Very little if any brown at all. It was sold to me as an Alexandrite and tested as an Andalusite by my GIA Appraiser. As and Andalusite it is a very good representation of the stone and being over 2 carats makes it rare. They are still affordable at this size because they are not that popular yet. They can be stunningly beautiful and I recommend one for any collection. I think Multicolour gems has one around this size for under $300.

Lisa

 

[Kelli]

I like it! Really pretty and cool color!