Capistrano Mining Company

"Your direct source for Sapphire Gravel Paydirt from the Sapphire Mines of Montana, 

Benitoite Ore from the Benitoite Gem Mine in San Benito County, CA,

along with U.S. Mined Gemstones and Fine Mineral Specimens from the United States and Worldwide."

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I cannot state this enough, be careful when purchasing any benitoite.

Beware of large inexpensive Benitoite Gems being sold from India, they are FAKE! 

Due to it's rarity and steep increases in price within the last few years for good quality benitoite gemstones, there are some dealers trying to sell other blue gemstones as benitoite. Be especially cautious when buying benitoite from Thailand and other countries outside of the U.S., or "certified" from these countries. If the stones purchased do turn out to be benitoite, then they rarely live up to their "certification". If you look at the photos of their stones, the photos are always color enhanced, the stones are lesser quality than listed, and the cut of the stones, well let's just say you'll get what you pay for. Remember that anyone can make up a "certificate" on a computer and say that a gemstone is certified. Just always do your research and "Let  the Buyer Beware".

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Benitoite & Diamond Ring

1.71 cts Benitoite Center stone, with G.I.A. report

One of a kind, Hand made by Durrants of London

Here is an amazing piece of Benitoite Jewelry!

This "One of a Kind" ring was custom made 10 years ago, and has sat in a safe ever since. 

The center stone Benitoite, has a G.I.A. colored stone report from right before the stone was sold and set.

Photographing highly polished jewelry not easy, so I apologize for my reflections in the ring.

Custom jewelry, like fine art, will appeal to some and not so much to others.

This beautiful ring, was crafted out of approx. 18.46 grams of white and yellow gold.

The width of the ring varies from 9.2 mm at the back, to 13.9 mm at the front. 

The ring has a large round brilliant cut benitoite as it's center stone which is bezel set

There are 4 pink and 2 white diamonds set on each side of the ring.

Details:

1.71 cts Benitoite Center stone, with G.I.A. report

.44 carats of Diamonds, 

8 - 1.75 mm pink diamonds

4 - 2.0 mm white diamonds

18.46 grams of 18K White and Yellow Gold

Ring Size, 5 3/4 (measures 6 1/2, but due to width of the gold band 5 3/4 is a better fit)

*Due to the width and thickness of the gold, this ring cannot be sized.

The pink and white diamonds are of excellent quality.

The large, 1.71 carat Benitoite, has that beautiful deep blue with violet coloring. It has amazing fire in the sunlight and under most lighting. 

*The stone is eye clean. There is however a veil inclusion within the stone towards the edge, that requires magnification to be seen clearly.

*It would appear that on final polish of the ring, that the crown facets on the benitoite were slightly pitted and rounded. 

 This can only be seen using magnification, and does not effect the dispersion and overall beauty. 

If not for these issues with the benitoite, this ring would be priced almost double.

It is an amazing one of a kind piece of Benitoite jewelry!

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Domestic buyer, item will be shipped via Registered Priority Mail, fully insured, and will require a Signature at time of delivery.

International buyers, if you wish FedEx or DHL shipping, please contact me for a quote before making your purchase.

Please note that full purchase price is usually put on customs forms for international shipping. 

If this does not work for you, you MUST contact me before making your purchase to discuss options. 

International buyers, please note that if you purchase the least expensive shipping,
 your shipment cannot be tracked.