Chrome Diopside

Gems with an attractive pure green color are generally rare and pricey. Emerald is, of course, is the most valuable and popular green gem. Tsavorite garnet and chrome tourmaline also have a rich green color but they are increasingly difficult to find and have appreciated in value as a result.

Then, in 1988, rumors of a momentous new green gem from Russia started circulating in the trade. Dealers who saw this material when it first surfaced in Europe raved about the resemblance of its color to that of tsavorite and chrome tourmaline and raved as much about its price: only a fraction of these gems. After the wall fell and dealers began exploring the new possibilities for marketing Russian gems, the rush was on. Since then, Chrome diopside has been granted class one export status among Russia's mineral resources, a ranking that includes Diamond, Emerald, and Alexandrite.

Chrome Diopside makes an excellent substitute for other green gemstones, mainly Emerald and Tsavorite, as it exhibits a similar color at a fraction of the cost. In fact, Chrome Diopside is the most affordable of all the rich green colored gemstones. Chrome Diopside is mainly available in smaller Carat sizes because the color of the stone steadily darkens as the sizes increase.

The prices and value of Chrome Diopside can vary tremendously, depending on the size and quality of the gemstone.  AJS Gems is your source for the highest quality Chrome Diopside and many other precious colored stones from across the globe, available at Bangkok direct wholesale prices.  Your gorgeous gemstone from AJS Gems is sure to impress when set into jewelry, be it a platinum mans ring, a lovely yellow gold ladies ring, a silver pendant necklace or white gold earrings sold as a matched set.  Our loose gem stones are used to create the finest gemstone jewelry - You will positively love setting your loose cut gems into yellow gold, white gold, silver or platinum jewelry, whether your design or your jeweler's creation.  Discover the thrill of designing your own unique top quality Chrome Diopside rings, Chrome Diopside earrings, Chrome Diopside pendants,  wedding sets, or that special Chrome Diopside bracelet necklace set to be given as a loving gift to that special someone in your life.  Creating the finest jewelry starts with finding the best gemstones, and the best gemstones are found at AJS Gems.
 
Why Buy Loose Gemstones Instead of Pre-Set Jewelry?
 
There are many reasons, but mainly it comes down to value and choice...

When buying your Chrome Diopside gemstone loose instead of a pre-set stone, you can be sure that you are getting the best value for your money.  Loose gemstones are less expensive, a better value, and you can really see what you are paying for.  The most important part of getting the right price and finding the best value is to first see what you're getting.  A jewelry setting will hide the inclusions inside a gem, and can deepen or brighten its color.  With a loose stone you can much more easily inspect the gem and see it for what it really is.  In this way you can get a better idea of its true worth and be sure you are paying a fair price.

The second advantage of buying a loose gemstone is choice.  You are free to pick the exact color, cut, shape and variety of the stone for the setting of your dreams, be it yellow gold, white gold, platinum or silver; prong set or bezel set with diamond accents.  You can experience the joy of creating your very own, one-of-a-kind jewelry design. Choose from a variety of jewelry settings and styles to create a completely original presentation that will perfectly suit your individual gemstone and will be as unique as you are!

We have become one of the world's leading precious and semi-precious loose Chrome Diopside dealers with one of the most extensive selections of fine Chrome Diopside.  At AJS Gems, you will find a large collection of Fine Quality Wholesale cut loose Chrome Diopside gemstones to help add beauty, fun and maybe a little extra love to your life...

Chrome Diopside Wholesale Cut Loose Natural Unheated Chrome Diopside Gemstones.

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Attributes

                                                                   

 

 

Chrome Diopside is a calcium magnesium silicate that crystallizes from magmas.  Chrome Diopside has an index of refraction between 1.675 and 1.701.  The refractive index (RI), measured using a refractometer, is an indication of the amount light rays are bent by a mineral.  Birefringence is the difference between the minimum and maximum RI. When birefringence is high, light rays reflect off different parts of the back of a stone causing an apparent doubling of the back facets when viewed through the front facet. 

Diopside is rated at 5 to 6 on Moh's Scale of Hardness and though it is suitable for jewelry purposes, care should be taken with this stone for it is relatively soft and brittle. It is recommended that Chrome Diopside is used for earrings or a pendant rather than a ring that will receive a lot of wear.

Most gems have a crystalline structure. Crystals have planes of symmetry and are divided into seven symmetry systems. The number of axes, their length, and their angle to each other determine the system to which a crystal belongs.  Chrome Diopside crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system.

 
Color

              

A beautiful deep green as shown by the rough crystal above is the most often seen faceted version of this gemstone.  The green color of this gem is caused by the element Chromium, which gives Ruby its red and Emerald its green.  The main factor to consider when purchasing loose Chrome Diopside is the color, with medium dark green stones being at the pinnacle of the value spectrum.  Specimens over 2 carats displaying a rich green color are incredibly rare and will naturally demand high premiums.

Chrome diopside glows with green. In fact, when its color is less than ideal it tends to be from too much green rather than too little. This is more likely to happen in sizes above three carats: the green can be so dark it can look black.

Cut

A faceted cut with shallow angles is needed to improve both the brilliance and the color of the stone, particularly in larger sizes where the color can appear too dark. Popular cuts for chrome diopside include oval, cushion, emerald cut (octagon), and rounds.  Chrome Diopside is also occasionally cut into cabochons.

The quality of the cut will significantly enhance the value considerably by adding brilliance and scintillation.

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There are no known enhancements for Chrome Diopside.

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Mythology
 

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