This unique and natural granular corundum-sapphire originates from the Hopedale region of Newfoundland and Labrador, sourced from lapidary rough ethically hand-mined by local prospector Edmund Saunders. Hand-cut and polished in my Saskatoon lapidary studio, this rhomb-shaped cabochon displays deep purple-plum to magenta tones that shift depending on lighting conditions. Captured within its host rock, pyrite inclusions create a striking, purple lapis-like allure, while ultraviolet light reveals a vivid fluorescence highlighting its chromium-rich, ruby leaning geochemistry. A fully Canadian-sourced and shaped gemstone, this piece is well-suited for custom jewelry designers, collectors, or anyone seeking a unique, locality-specific specimen.
Weight: 11.25 carats
Dimensions: 27.50 x 13.00 x 4.40 mm
