Description
Stone size: 8 x 4mm
Stone shape: Marquise
Material: Cubic zirconia
Stone type: Manmade
Color: Purple
Mohs hardness: 8.5
Refractive index: 2.15–2.18
Treatment: Synthetic (SYN)
Specific gravity: 5.8
Cutting center: Austria
Featuring a saturated deep-purple color that catches the eye and light-reflecting facets, this high-quality marquise-cut CZ is an ideal way to incorporate color in custom designs without a large monetary investment in natural gemstones. Combine it with other colorful CZs for matching sets or to create bold, multicolor looks.
An economical alternative to precious gems, cubic zirconia is a lab-created gemstone that offers an excellent play of light and is available in a variety of colors to complement a wide variety of stone-set designs.
Also called a "navette" cut, the marquise cut features pointed ends and an elongated shape. Its faceting is a variation of the brilliant cut, designed to maximize the play of light within the stone.
please note:
• Care: Clean with warm, soapy water. Ultrasonic and steam cleaning are usually safe.
• This stone is suitable for firing in place in silver PMC3 using the schedule with the lowest-temperature settings.
• Unless precisely calibrated to an exact size, gemstone sizes vary slightly. Yu Yo allows a tolerance of +/– 0.2mm for gemstones larger than 4mm.