Charoite Gemstone - Reduced
This charoite gemstone is being offered at a slightly reduced price.
On one edge, visible in our second photo, it was not possible to achieve a completely smooth finish due to natural indentations in the stone. Further polishing would have meant losing too much material. As a result, while the edge has been polished, it's not perfectly flat or smooth.
Charoite is a relatively rare stone from Russia's Far East. Fine-grade gemstones have always been expensive, and the current situation in Russia has pushed prices up further.
The top of the gemstone has been polished to a vitreous lustre. The base has been polished for smoothness, rather than to enhance lustre.
