Jewelry
Ruby in Zoisite Necklace
- Item Number
- 156
- Estimated Value
- 60 USD
- Sold
- 37 USD to vio9
- Number of Bids
- 4 - Bid History
Item Description
Unique semi-precious stone necklace with purple glass beads.
Medallion is Ruby in Zoisite (described below).
Ruby-zoisite is the natural combination of both ruby and zoisite crystals in a single specimen. It is also known as 'anyolite', a name derived from the Masai word for 'green' (anyoli). Other name variations include "ruby-in-zoisite" and "Tanganyika artstone". Ruby-zoisite was discovered at the Longido mining district in northeast Tanzania by Tom Blevins, an English prospector. To this day, Tanzania remains the only source for ruby-zoisite. Blevins had initially thought that he had found vast ruby deposits in 1949, but it later turned out to be a green zoisite matrix with large inclusions of mostly opaque ruby. Ruby-zoisite is also heavily included with black hornblende minerals.
Depending on its primary constituents, ruby-in-zoisite can vary tremendously in color, pattern and hardness. Zoisite provides an earthy green color, while ruby inclusions give it pink and red highlights.
Both sides of the gem piece are pictured, as the stone can be worn on either side.
Made by P.S. NorthWest - Liz Lyell
Item Special Note
Delivery arranged in the Seattle area. Winning bidder to pay shipping outside the Seattle area.
Donated By:
Joyce Butler
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