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Bandrui
FINE GEMS
Artisanal Miners' Corner
Here, you will find all gemstones mined ethically by my partner and good friend, Delly, in South America who travels by boat up and down rivers to find the best rough.
Each gemstone is hand-picked from the riverbanks, hand-cut, and hand-polished to competition level. Each specimen is chosen with care to produce only the best quality jewels.
So scroll on down to view the latest stones and be sure to check back often to see the newest and greatest gems from this beautiful country.
Goshenite
Precious Beryl
Locality: South America
Carat: 2.6
Colour: Clear
Cut: Fancy Checkerboard
Number of Facets: 93
Number of Hours: 13
Refractive Index: 1.57-1.58
Birefringence: 0.004-0.009
Specific Gravity: 2.81
Treatments: None
Dimensions:
7.94mm x 6.99mm
Mohs Hardness: 8
SKU #: DEL-3
Emerald
Locality: South America
Carat: 1.95
Colour: Dark Forest Green
Cut: Emerald
Number of Facets: 33
Number of Hours: 10
Refractive Index: 1.568-1.602
Birefringence: 0.004-0.007
Specific Gravity: 2.81
Treatments: None
Dimensions: L:7.83mm x D:5.03mm
Mohs Hardness: 7.5-8
SKU#: DEL-8
This emerald is very dark and mottled which adds interest.
Emerald
Locality: South America
Carat: 0.5
Colour: Dark Green
Cut: Emerald
Number of Facets: 27
Number of Hours: 6
Refractive Index: 1.568-1.602
Birefringence: 0.004-0.007
Specific Gravity: 2.81
Treatments: None
Dimensions:
L:6.65mm x W:4.42mm x D:2.37mm
Mohs Hardness: 7.5-8
SKU#: DEL-5
Goshenite
Precious Beryl
Locality: South America
Carat: 4.0
Colour: White
Cut: Classic Cushion
Number of Facets: TBA
Number of Hours: TBA
Refractive Index: 1.57-1.58
Birefringence: 0.004-0.009
Specific Gravity: 2.81
Treatments: None
Dimensions: TBAmm
Mohs Hardness: 8
SKU #: DEL-9
White Beryl
Goshenite
Locality: South America
Carat: 4.15
Colour: White
Cut: Square Cushion
Number of Facets: 73
Number of Hours: 14
Refractive Index: 1.562-1.615
Birefringence: 0.003-0.010
Specific Gravity: 2.64
Treatments: None
Dimensions:
L:9.92mm x D:7.64mm
Mohs Hardness: 7.5-8
SKU#: DEL-2
This stunning gem really shines. Its inclusions make it pop and adds interest.
Andesine
(Labradorite)
Locality: South America
Carat: 14.9
Colour: White
Cut: Bandrui Design
Number of Facets: 133
Number of Hours: 36
Refractive Index: 1.541-1.550
Birefringence: 0.009
Specific Gravity: 2.67
Treatments: None
Dimensions:
L:17.97mm x W:13.03mm x D:10.27mm
Mohs Hardness: 6-6.5
SKU#: DEL-1
Andesine Labradorite
Locality: South America
Carat: 6.25
Colour: Bright Orange
Cut: Bandrui Original
Number of Facets: 161
Number of Hours: 20
Refractive Index: 1.55
Birefringence: 0.010
Specific Gravity: 2.717
Treatments: None
Dimensions: D:11.75mm x H:8.25mm
Mohs Hardness: 6.5
SKU#: DEL-6
This glowing gem really pops. Reminiscent of a setting sun, it
warms the soul.
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