Rare Color ("Peach") Enstatite ex Jim Houran

Item Description

A simply gorgeous example of this obscure gem material, with a phenomenal cut. Enstatite can pose problems for cutters, so gems are rarely well faceted - usually the outline is a bit assymetric or the stone is overly deep. Not at all the case here as this one is bright and clean. And the color deserves note as well - very light in tone and saturation for this usually dark material; overall one of the most attractive examples we have seen. From the older worldwide rarities suite of the Jim Houran gem collection, before he started focus on USA species and gems. This is a gorgeous, clean, 3.33 carat stone with color and brightness that make it good enough to mount for wear.