Rhodochrosite Designer Cut Matching Pair Cabochons

Rich Rosie Pink and White translucent wavy bands counter each other in this gorgeous matched pair of Rhodochrosite Designer Cabochons. I've cut them into a unique "Wave" or "Shark Fin" shape which is inspired by the wave-like bands of pink and white for a distinctive one-of-a-kind feel, and I've kept them thinner to keep them lighter. Set in a pair of earrings, this gorgeous gemmy pair of stones will create stunning jewelry.

Rhodochrosite Designer Cut Cabochon
29 x 18.8 x 4.1mm (each)
51.55 cts. Total

I cut these cabs by hand and they've been polished to a high sheen both front and back with slightly rounded bottom edges for easy setting.

Rhodochrosite derives its name from the Greek rhodos, meaning rose and khros meaning color. Due to it's one-of-a-kind true pink color, Rhodochrosite is a very popular mineral, though not found in great abundance. The color of a single crystal can just astound the observer with its vivid pink-rose color that seems to be transmitted out of the crystal as if lit from within. It is most often found with light to dark stripes with zigzag bands. While Raspberry red and rose pink are the most common colors, it can also be lighter pink to slightly orange shades. The most important deposits are in Argentina. The rhodochrosite has formed in stalagmites in the silver mines of the Incas since they were abandoned in the 13th century. Other deposits are in Chile, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and the U.S. In 2002, Rhodochrosite was designated as the state mineral of Colorado.

Metaphysical properties of Rhodochrosite include: healing, comfort, harmony, amity and friendship. Promotes smooth energy flow, emotional expressiveness, kindness, tolerance, compassion and self-love. Helps us live our spiritual beliefs. It facilitates balancing of the mental process such that the attunement to the higher-self can be attained, and ones awareness and spirituality can be enhanced.