Shadow Star
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$175.00
$175.00
“The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of starstuff.”
― Carl Sagan, Cosmos
This beautiful green quartz gemstone weighs 6.31 cts and was cut by Mark Oros. Entitled “Shadow Star,” this modified radiant cut contains a number of concave facets on the pavilion that result in a “shadow star” being displayed as you look through the table. This gem proves a fine example of how Mr. Oros is able to experiment with traditional and revised techniques to develop something exciting and different. This stone is loupe clean and exhibits a pleasing and cool light, mint green hue. Sometimes called prasiolite when it is natural, and often times incorrectly referred to as “green amethyst,” this Brazilian green quartz has been treated with irradiation to give it its beautiful and unique color.
I have always been an admirer of the late astronomer, Carl Sagan. I wouldn’t suspect that Mark had Carl Sagan in mind when he was coming up with this innovative design, but I would agree with Mr. Sagan when I say that people (as well as this gorgeous stone) are made of “starstuff.” Just look within the stone!
Stone: Green Quartz
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Irradiated
Carat: 6.31
Cut: Shadow Star
Artist: Mark Oros
― Carl Sagan, Cosmos
This beautiful green quartz gemstone weighs 6.31 cts and was cut by Mark Oros. Entitled “Shadow Star,” this modified radiant cut contains a number of concave facets on the pavilion that result in a “shadow star” being displayed as you look through the table. This gem proves a fine example of how Mr. Oros is able to experiment with traditional and revised techniques to develop something exciting and different. This stone is loupe clean and exhibits a pleasing and cool light, mint green hue. Sometimes called prasiolite when it is natural, and often times incorrectly referred to as “green amethyst,” this Brazilian green quartz has been treated with irradiation to give it its beautiful and unique color.
I have always been an admirer of the late astronomer, Carl Sagan. I wouldn’t suspect that Mark had Carl Sagan in mind when he was coming up with this innovative design, but I would agree with Mr. Sagan when I say that people (as well as this gorgeous stone) are made of “starstuff.” Just look within the stone!
Stone: Green Quartz
Origin: Brazil
Treatment: Irradiated
Carat: 6.31
Cut: Shadow Star
Artist: Mark Oros
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