3.85ct Oregon Sunstone. Bi-color green/pink
$480.00
This 3.85ct Oregon Sunstone shows strong bi-color green and pinkish orange due to the copper schiller in the stone. We call this color mystique, and it’s one of the rarest Oregon Sunstones you can find.
Measuring 10mm round, this spectacularly beautiful stone is ready to be placed in a pendant or ring setting.
This stone would look perfect in any metal, from white gold or silver, yellow, or rose gold.
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| Stone Type |
Oregon Sunstone |
|---|---|
| Size |
3 – 5ct |
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