Chrysoprase: A Unique Mineral Gemstone

[Cappy Z.]

The Greeks and Romans all used a form of Chalcedony for carving stately objects. One type is Chrysoprase. It gets its green apple color from the presence of Nickel. The best Chrysoprase now comes from Queensland Australia. I recently purchased this chunk of rough and as you can see it is very translucent, not opaque, and virtually internally flawless.

 

[mamabear]

what are you going to do with it? & is that a light that it's attached to? the color is so brilliant! would make a gorgeous piece of jewelry, but I would have to leave it as is. don't think we can do better than nature in this case.

 

[Cappy Z.]

what are you going to do with it? & is that a light that it's attached to? the color is so brilliant! would make a gorgeous piece of jewelry, but I would have to leave it as is. don't think we can do better than nature in this case.

Yes, mother nature is great. All sorts of folks collect her treasures. Rock hounds, fosseil hunters, agate addicts, and of course craftsmen (and women) in the gemstone realm.

I have cabbed a few stones, and did some free form. I am fairly certain this chunk of Chrysoprase could easily be facted into a stunning gemstone. And when a small led light is placed next to it..wow...mother nature shines!

 

[Cappy Z.]

Here it is next to a Brazillian Emerald that I placed in a sterling silver ring setting.

The color is simply perfect.

 

[Tank69]

that is a absolutely stunning stone an ring . beautiful looking ring

 

[oldgoat]

Nice stone, Cappy...you do come up with some winners...

 

[Cappy Z.]

Here's a better photo. I actualy just put the Chrysoprase next to the ring for comparison.

 

[Bink29]

Very nice Cappy

 

[Cappy Z.]

Thanks Bink. Here's a final pic...

 

[Nashoba]

I do believe that is the prettiest color of Chrysoprase I have ever seen!!!!
What a wonder specimen!
~Nash~

 

[Cappy Z.]

I do believe that is the prettiest color of Chrysoprase I have ever seen!!!!
What a wonder specimen!
~Nash~

Maybe you should trade me for it...and then find a nice sterling setting for your lady....

I don't want money...

 

[Nashoba]

I do believe that is the prettiest color of Chrysoprase I have ever seen!!!!
What a wonder specimen!
~Nash~

Maybe you should trade me for it...and then find a nice sterling setting for your lady....

I don't want money...

Well well well, what sort of stones might you be interested in? I have quite a lot to chose from
You name it and I will look and see if I have what your heart desires!
~Nash~

 

[Unicorn]

I have recently seen alot of rings being shown on T.V. and the gemstone is Tanzanite. Please can you tell me, is this a precious stone, and worth alot of money.......Thanks. U

 

[Cappy Z.]

Nashoba,

The package has been sent.

8)
Cap Z.

 

[Nashoba]

Nashoba,

The package has been sent.

8)
Cap Z.

I'll let you know when she arrives!!! I can't wait to finish on my end....I also hope you put your return snailmail addy on that package. I made something for you. You know, that pay it forward kinda thing that makes everybody happy!
Thanks again Cappy!
~Nash~

 

[Nashoba]

Guess what came in the mail I can't wait to set this stone and post pics. It is prettier by far, in real life than in any of the photos. I'll say this Cappy, you sure have good taste in stones!
I will, without doubt, be talking to you soon. Just so you know, I am now about two hours from home. My daughter in law is going to be giving birth to my grandson any day...perhaps any hour now. When the baby is born, I cannot stay and be in the house because I have had no H1-N1 vaccination. I'd sure like to give my grandson a warm welcoming hug into this world, but they say if I am infected and don't know it, it would be a death sentence for him. Not taking that chance.
Anyway, you will have mail coming in the next few days.
~Nash~

P.S. sent you an offline as well.

 

[Cappy Z.]

Hope it works out well for you Nash. My pleasure. I am posting a pic of the amulet I had mentioned. It isn't finely polished, yet.

 

[Cappy Z.]

A better pic.

 

[Nashoba]

Just like I thought. VERY cool!
That must have been a lot of work!
~Nash~

 

[Ozzygold]

This is how Chrysoprase should look, a piece I bought here in Queensland and cut and polished and wire wrapped myself. I simply have too many hobbies! LOL...