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Men’s Multi-Stone Fire Agate Ring | 10kt Gold
Men’s Multi-Stone Fire Agate Ring | 10kt Gold
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A Bit About The Piece:
Custom fire agate ring made with over one troy ounce of 10kt gold. Built to withstand.
Details, details...
The Stone: Fire Agate
- four polished freeform cabochons
- stone measurements include:
- oval shape: 13.77mm x 9.4mm
- barrel shape: 14.98mm x 7.65mm
- triangular shape: 8.94mm x 8.76mm
- elongated shape: 11.5mm x 21.29mm
- origins: 3 from Northern Mexico, 1 from Slaughter Mountain, Arizona (elongated shape)
- mix of colors predominantly red and green with yellow overtones and purple undertones
The Setting: Custom Bezel Set Ring
- 10kt yellow gold, solid
- top of ring width: 29.55mm
- shank width: 7.89mm
- approximate default size: 11.50
- Euro shank
- weight: 34.05 grams
- Made in USA
About Fire Agate:
Gem limonite, more commonly referred to as "fire agate" in the trade, is an unlikely combination of several minerals that find themselves encapsulated in agate, a variety of quartz. Higher grade stones are iridescent and glow similar to opal, changing vivid colors when held at different angles. It has become increasingly more difficult to find quality gem grade material on the market; the Slaughter Mountain deposit, known for producing some of the world's finest rough, sits on the San Carlos Apache reservation in Arizona. Outsiders are charged hefty fees to mine with most excursions being fruitless. Specialists in the field insist that what little high grade material is left on the market today is actually older material mined in the 1970's. This is also believed to be the case of material from the high quality Deer Creek (also Arizona) and Mexico deposits as well.
While gem limonite is not a variety of agate (despite being called "fire agate" by most in the industry), being encapsulated in agate has its advantages. Though the material only ranks 6 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, it has an incredible toughness. This means that stones can scratch but cannot easily be broken. Gem limonite makes perfect rings for those who work a lot with their hands and want a piece of jewelry they can wear every single day. It can be safely used in both engagement rings and men's rings, as well as make a durable alternative option for those considering opal. Gem limonite can safely be used with chemical jewelry cleaners.
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