|
GrandidieriteBrowse through a fine selection of rare Grandidierite gemstones for sale in our online store. We carry Grandidierite in shapes like; oval, pear, round, cushion and octagon. This gemstone is fairly hard on the Mohs hardness scale and therefore can be used for daily wear jewelry like rings, pendants and earrings. We stock Grandidierite as cabochons or as faceted gemstones in many sizes. Take advantage of our inventory of this rare gemstone and select a Grandidierite now. We ship worldwide and offer multiple shipping options. |
|
|||||
| Bi-color | Black | Blue | Brown | Golden | Gray | Green Grandidierite | Multicolor | Orange | Pink | Purple | Red | Turquoise Grandidierite | Violet | White | Yellow |
Grandidierite Single |
Grandidierite Pairs |
Grandidierite Lots |
Grandidierite Faceted |
Grandidierite Cabochons |
Forbes Magazine places Grandidierite at No. 3 in its list of the most expensive gemstones and it will often feature near the top if you google, 'rarest gemstones'.
Grandidierite is pricey and it is rare but with a bit of searching and a bit of haggling there are some real bargains to be found in this delicious looking gemstone.
Grandidierite is a blue-green gemstone which is probably best described as 'teal'. Any example which steers more towards blue is even more rare and therefore more expensive. The color is the result of the presence of iron.
Faceted Grandidierite gemstones can appear to change color as they are turned from one angle to another, displaying dark blue-green, blue, colorless, yellow and green colors in a phenomenon known as pleochroism.
Read more about gemstones colors here
Grandidierite is a rarely found mineral that was first discovered in 1902 in Madagascar and since then a very few other locations around the world. It is a silicate made up of mostly magnesium, aluminum and boron with iron deposits creating the color.
If the mineral itself is considered quite rare, transparent or translucent examples good enough to be turned into gemstones are rarer still.
Being an uncommon and relatively recently discovered gemstone, Grandidierite has not built up much of a reputation for its healing or spiritual powers however it has strengths through its color and mineral ingredients.
Benefits include:
See our detailed article on gemstone meaning and uses
The Chakras are centers of spiritual power situated around the body in specific locations. Each Chakra point has a name and an associated color. Gemstones of a similar color can be used to unblock or realign a troubled Chakra.
With is green-blue teal color, Grandidierite can be linked to two Chakras – the Heart and the Throat. Placing a Grandidierite gemstone on the center of the chest or the small of the throat can directly influence these Chakras.
Find more details on Chakra gemstones here
Like most gemstones, the first thing to affect the price of Grandidierite is the color. All Grandidierites must be a shade of blue-green to hold any real value and the more blue the color the more expensive they will become.
Once the color is established we have clarity. A clear, flawless Grandidierite with a nice teal tone will be a very expensive gemstone indeed. More translucent examples with the right coloring can still be impressive gemstones, especially when shaped into cabochons with flat bottoms and rounded tops.
Grandidierite gemstones get more expensive per carat in various ways:
Add these factors together and we can come up with a rough price guide:
For more details please refer to our full Grandidierite Info page here
Grandidierite is not usually enhanced by treatments other than the cutting and polishing into gorgeous gemstones.
For a gemstone, Grandidierite has a very recent history, it was discovered by French mineralogist, Alfred Lacroix in Madagascar in 1902 who named it after compatriot and namesake, Alfred Grandidier.
Grandidier wrote 38 books on the flora, fauna and geology of Madagascar and also has a mountain, 4 plants and a species of baobab tree named after him.
Basically, the only gemstone quality Grandidierite is mined in Madagascar although some have been found recently in Sri Lanka but only very small carat sizes have been produced so far.
Grandidierite is rated at 7.5 on Mohs hardness scale which makes it durable enough to be used in all types of jewelry, even daily wear items.
Grandidierite is a rare and special gemstone with a color that is not often seen in jewelry. A flawless example would make an exceptional piece of jewelry while the more translucent examples can make very interesting pendants and rings.
Over 19 Years in the Gemstone Business!
Thank you for trusting us with your purchase!
Overall Rating -> 10 
Trustworthy site. I've had several good experiences with company. Products always have met my expectations. Thank you.
Overall Rating -> 9 
My first purchase went well. I will purchase more gems in the future.
Overall Rating -> 10
The website is easy to search, the variety of gems is excellent and the educational information is interesting and helpful! Love browsing and shopping the GemSelect website!
Overall Rating -> 10
The website is user friendly, has excellent selection. I've always found what I was looking for with Gem Select. When others don't have it they do. And most important, they have a way for you to pay without using PayPal. I cannot use PayPal they closed my account because of no cell phone.
Overall Rating -> 9
So many gorgeous stones! The only "complaint" I have is it's difficult to visualize sizes in mm. Perhaps some way to compare in inches?It has been a long time since I bought stones from Gem select, but the process wasn't too difficult.
Overall Rating -> 10
Perfect size I was looking for and great price
Overall Rating -> 10
Selection and purchasing online was very easy
Overall Rating -> 10
Great selection and excellent website.
Overall Rating -> 10
I was looking for a source for affordable genuine gemstones for my grandson who is currently very interested in rocks and gems. I was quite surprised and pleased to find GemSelect and finding the right stones at the right price couldn't have been simpler.
Overall Rating -> 10
I particularly like information about product provided with purchase.
Overall Rating -> 10
Very good customer service. I had an issue on my end with shipping and I received a response the next day!
Overall Rating -> 10
Extremely easy to use, and I am fully satisfied with the purchase process.
| STAY IN TOUCH | NEWSLETTER |
| *You're signing up to receive GemSelect promotional email. |
Copyright © 2005-2024 GemSelect.com all rights reserved.
Reproduction (text or graphics) without the express written consent of GemSelect.com (SETT Company Ltd.) is strictly prohibited.
3338
