GRADING REPORT GSP893
- Identification: Natural Spodumene
- Carat: 8.93
- Shape: Rectangular with Truncated Corners
- Measures: 15.00x9.07x8.74 (millimeter)
- Color Grade: Very Good
- Tone: Light 25
- Color Zoning: None
- Clarity: Free of inclusions
- Cutting Grade: Excellent
o Brilliancy: 90%
o Depth: 76%
- Origin: Afghanistan
- Treatment: None
Certificate No: 11110705 (see more images)
Overall Grade: Excellent
Comment: From a new source (only one was found) in Afghanistan comes this huge and clean hiddenite, a variety of spodumene and a sister of kunzite. The new (or probably re-activated) and yet undisclosed mine in Afghanistan is distinguishable from all others by a fine mild yellow orange tint (not green as common). This attractive hue is a novelty in the market, and we can not think of any similar stone to compare it with. Recommended for the fine crystal, outstanding clarity and an excellent luster on a yet reasonable price level. Trust me, there is a special magic hidden in here. Will make a limelight pendant without anybody ever guessing what you carry. With 14x18mm in nine carat, a light weight but hard enough material! Take my personal word for it: This gem is an extraordinarily fine example of his little known variety and is worth every single $. We have not seen another of its kind, so one must assume this is a world-class singularity: one of those gems which I would rather keep than sell, but that is my problem. For such a gem there is no market price, but $750/ct does seem meager.
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