This is a Hand Cut Handmade lapidary Lab grown Zirconia cut by Swedish Artist David Olsen. This is one of the most interesting colored stones - the rarity of the colors of this lab grown zircon is truly amazing. This is a custom cut that David has been recognized for. He calls it the “Leopard Cut”. It is a GIANT stone & would be lovely set in Gold in a pendant. This is a fancy shaped cut loose gemstone that changes from:Peridot in Fluorescent Light to yellow topaz in incandescent light. NOTE: This material is NO longer available, so it is extremely rare now. Weight: 27.295 carats Size: 14.36mm x 11.60mm inclusions - NONE Chemical Composition ZrO2 Hardness Mohs 8.5 Specific Gravity 5.65 - 5.95 g/cm3 Refractive Index 2.088 - 2.176 Zircon or Zirconia (most commonly referred to as CZ or Cubic Zirconia) has been a popular imitation gem that is used in the gem industry for several decades to simulate a natural diamond. This stone has a similar look & sparkle to that of a natural diamond but just cost a fraction to that that of a natural diamond. It boasts eye catching sparkle. David Olsen is well known in the gem industry for creating the color change Zircon that he makes in his own lab in Sweden, his lab created stones boast the most wonderful colors that resemble natural stones, but change under different light. A sight that will definitely turn heads!! A lot of people ask me why would someone would make synthetic grown stones? Lab Created Stones are created in a laboratory setting & have similar chemical composition & physical properties of their natural counterparts. It is more controlled & more precise, the quality sometimes is far superior to the natural material, & does not have as many inclusions, but often will depending on the stone. Lab grown synthetic stones can be the finest stones money can buy. They look better than natural & all stones are fine gem quality. NOTE: this listing is NOT for 2 stones it is for ONE stone - the photos represent the color change of each color it changes to. Color Change Lab Zirconia Leopard Dome Cut Yellow Topaz To Peridot Loose Gemstone Cz Jewelry Handmade Hand Lapidary One Off Unique Rare
