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Sugilite Rings
Sugilite, a fairly recent discovery (1944) is found in Japan, Canada and India. The most important
occurrence was found in 1975 in the Kalahari Desert, Northern South Africa. In 1979 a large deposit of gem grade sugilite
was found 3200 feet below the original discovery. Sugilite is named for the Japanese geologist who discovered
the first specimens, Ken-ichi Sugi. It is opaque with a waxy luster and ranges from a pale grayish lavender to a deep
dark purple. It is also sometimes known under the trade names of "Royal Lavulite" and "Royal Azel."
Sugilite often contains black matrix, reddish brown or yellowish blotches and ranges between 6 -
7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Bright purple stones with little matrixing or blotches are the
most valued. Gem grade sugilite is beautifully translucent and because it is quite rare it brings a high price.
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Beautiful purple 5x7 freeform cabochon set on a size 8½ hammered sterling silver band.
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Awesome handcut cabochon of beautiful purple sugilite from South Africa set in a
fine silver bezel and mounted on a size 9½ handmade split shank ring.
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Fantastic one-of-a-kind ring made with an 8x6 freeform cabochon of rich purple sugilite. Mounted on a fancy size 8 handmade
split shank ring.
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Wonderful 4x15 long oval or lozenge shaped cabochon that I cut and polished and then mounted in a sterling silver bezel
cup with a silver flower for accent. The whole thing is mounted on a size 6 fancy handmade split shank ring.
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$35.00
Now at
Bliss Beads
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