Chrysoprase

	Stone : Chrysoprase Colour : Green Item : #212896 Design : Oval Cabochons Origin : Marlborough, QLD, Australia Treatments : None Weight : Various Carat Clarity : Opaque Size : Up to 20mm Price : PRICE ON REQUEST I have available some superb natural Australian chrysoprase cabochons. These come from Marlborough in Queensland and this chrysoprase is considered to be the best in the world. The green hues are absolutely beautiful and these gems are ideal for any jewellery setting you can imagine. I have a range of sizes from 6mm up to 20mm, mostly ovals but there are some nice rounds there as well. Pictured is a small selection of some of the larger sizes. Matched pairs are also possible. Contact me and let me know what you're chasing.


	Stone : Chrysoprase Colour : Green Item : #1612 Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2021 Design : Flourish Origin : Marlborough, Queensland, Australia Treatments : None Weight : 111 Carats Clarity : Transulcent Size : 48X44X17mm Price : PRICE ON REQUEST Australian chrysoprase is considered to be the finest chrysoprase in the world and is renown for it fabulous green hues and lush glowing translucency. It is an exceptional stone and often confused for high quality jade. This is a piece of chrysoprase from Marlborough in Queensland that I've had for many years and I finally decided to carve it. The original rough stone had an awkward odd shape that I had to try and work with so I pretty much allowed the stone to dictate the shape and went with that. After many days I finally finished the carving and I was very very happy with how it turned out. The luscious green hued glow is just divine, the translucency beautifully diffuses the light and colour to give it a rich, soft, soothing feel. The carving itself is done in a flourishing-flame style.


	Stone : Chrysoprase Item : #cab5 Design : Mixed Round, Oval, Rectangle, Square Origin : Marlborough, Queensland, Australia Treatments : None Weight : Mixed Clarity : Translucent Opaque Price : PRICE ON REQUEST Comments : Here are some very beautiful cabochons of chrysoprase. They are available in different shapes, namely round, oval, rectangle and square. They are highly polished and are all a fine green colour. The following cabs are available : SQUARE 10MM QTY:3 SOLD RECTANGLE 10x12MM SOLD RECTANGLE 10x14MM SOLD OVAL 8x10MM SOLD OVAL 9x11MM QTY:2 OVAL 10x12MM QTY:21 ROUND 8MM QTY:1 ROUND 9MM QTY:3 ROUND 11MM QTY:1 ROUND 12MM QTY:3 TRIANGLE 8MM QTY:1 TRIANGLE 10MM SOLD

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	Stone : Chrysoprase Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2014 Item : #720 Design : Emerald Cut Origin : Marlborough, Queensland, Australia Treatments : None Weight : 8.9 Carats Clarity : Translucent Size : 10x17x6.3mm Price : SOLD Comments : When faceted, chrysoprase is absolutely stunning and makes for a very unusual gemstone as it is normally only seen cabbed. Thinking a little bit outside of the box can have wonderful results.


	Stone : Chrysoprase Carved : Chanthaburi, Thailand Item : #carving1 Design : Carving of Cat and Mice Origin : Tanzania Treatments : None Size : 140 x 90 x 50 mm Price : SOLD Comments : When I first saw this carving is was a case of WOW!!! I couldn't believe the detail and life-like nature of the cat and mice. This was carved by a true craftman who has a great imagination and superb skill. I love the whole appeal of the piece, the way the cat is crouched down and stalking the five mice who are trying to steal nibbles from a piece of chocloate that has fallen on the grass. Everything about this carving is so life-like. You can just feel that the cat is about to pounce, ears bent forward, eyes keen and a hungry grin. The mice tentatively sniff the air and look around for any danger. This carving is from one solid piece of beautiful green chrysoprase. The chocolate is actually worked from some of the matrix rock that was attached to the chrysoprase and is testament to the imagination of the carver that he left it there and worked it into the setting... indeed its like everything revolves around the piece of chocolate (bit like real life isn't it). The detail is simply the best I've come across. There are alot of cheap rough looking carvings out there that are very elementary and look like they have been done by an amateur. This carving is a very different story and is at the top end of the scale. The detail in the creatures is astounding and you can just feel the texture of the fur. The muscles in the cat's body are so real and the mice are very mouse-like indeed... I especially like their ears. The way the carver has worked the blades of grass in layers is amazing as well. This is one very unique and special piece.


	Stone : Chrysoprase In Sterling Silver Pendent Setting Cut By : Australian Cutter Item : #cab2 Design : Cabochon Origin : Marlborough, Queensland, Australia Treatments : None Weight : 23 carats (includes the setting) Clarity : Eye Clean, Translucent Size : 15 x 12 x 5 mm Price : SOLD Comments : This is a very fine piece of chrysoprase that has been cabbed in a freeform and set in a sterling silver pendent. The quality of the cabbing is first class and has been professionally done. The polish is superb.


	Stone : Chrysoprase Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2009 Item : #170 Design : Emerald Step Cut Origin : Marlborough, Queensland, Australia Treatments : None Weight : 4.35 carats Clarity : Eye Clean, Translucent Size : 11 x 9 x 6 mm Price : SOLD Comments : The chrysoprase that comes from Marlborough is considered to be some of the best in the world. The green is about as apple as you can get and is unlike any other stone. It is wonderfully translucent and glows with a soft inner light. Generally you only see this sort of material cabbed which is a shame because when it is facetted properly its entire personality changes and becomes truely something unique. SEE THE ORIGINAL ROUGH STONE HERE.


	Stone : Chrysoprase Cut By : Australian Cutter Item : #cab1 Design : Cabochon Origin : Marlborough, Queensland, Australia Treatments : None Weight : 5.5 carats Clarity : Eye Clean, Translucent Size : 14 x 10 x 4 mm Price : SOLD Comments : This is an especially fine quality oval cabochon of chrysoprase. This material comes from Marlborough and the colour and translucency of this gem is devine. I've said it is eye clean however on the underneath there are several small discolourations... these do not detract from the appearance of this gem at all and they are not visible from the top. I'm not really sure how I would describe this colour, sort of a pastal minty green with a dollop of cream mixed in. The quality of the cabbing is first class and has been professionally done. The polish is superb. A very very beautiful stone!

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