Benitoite

Dallas Gem Mine, San Benitoite County, California
Gems, 0.03 ct, 2.09 mm
Start Time: 07/04/2019 10:00:00 am (CDT)
End Time: 07/11/2019 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Benitoite is one of the most popular rare gems around due to its vivid color and the fact that it was only found at one locality in any significance. The great Benitoite mine is now completely defunct and for all intents and purposes, and will never produce these stones again. Benitoite is actually the state gem of California, and the price of fine gems has been on the rise since the demand is still quite high. Gem dealers in the United States have told us that Benitoite is the most difficult gem for them to keep in stock, everything sells immediately. This stone has a soft blue color with a slight purple overtone and a fine "Round Brilliant" cut. It's virtually eye clean, and despite the smaller size, is and in-demand gem in today's market.

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