This necklace features a genuine earth mined vawsitsit gemstone. Mawsitsit comes from the foothills of the Himalayas in Myanmar. It has a rich green color due to it's high chromium content. The vivid green is complimented nicely by black markings that are unique in every mawsitsit. The 18" necklace and pendant setting are both made of solid sterling silver. The necklace has been been appraised by the Federal Gemological Laboratory of Canada. The appraisal will be included and describes the mawsitsit as follows:

"Shape and cut: Pear
Weight: 5.65 ct
Species: Natural Maw-sit-sit
Colour: Green
Transparency: Opaque
Lustre: Vitreous
Refractive Index: 1.52 to 1.68
Identifying Characteristics: Internal
M.S.R.P.: $700.00 CAD"

***This item will be sent in a rosewood gift/storage box***

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