Anyone have Benitoite?

[Shushinator]

I am super curious to see one of these in person.... looks like they are fairly soft, but are they really as spectacular as a blue diamond?

http://www.capistranomining.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=815

 

[distracts]

I have never seen a blue diamond so I can't comment on that, but benitoite is pretty sweet.

(Not as awesome as hauyne, which is my choice for a rare blue stone...)

 

[Kismet]

I have a pair set in earrings. They're a pretty nice blue.

 

[jstarfireb]

Between the color and dispersion, it's my favorite type of stone. The dispersion is amazing and rivals my diamonds. I have 2 - a small round set in a stacking ring and an unset elongated trillion.

 

[JewelFreak]

I don't have any but would like some; it's an irresistable stone to me. Love your earrings, Kismet!

--- Laurie

 

[pandabee]

oooh it's gorgeous! Like my favorite shade of sapphire...but that dispersion! How durable (or not) are they exactly?

 

[chrono]

It is a stone that is best set into earrings or pendants but you can wear it in a ring if you baby it well. It rates a 6.0 to 6.5 on the MOH scale, which is softer than quartz (amethyst), tourmaline, zircon and the like.

 

[Shushinator]

i looked up hauyne...wow. thats the blue id love to find in a good size stone for a ring some day

 

[T L]

I have one, and I've seen several in person. Honestly, they look like greyish blue spinels.

 

[JewelFreak]

I like kyanite too, such a gorgeous blue.

--- Laurie