Red Aragonite
Gemstone Quality Standard
About Peruvian Red Aragonite
Peruvian Red Aragonite is a beautiful red and white layered material that polishes absolutely incredibly.
Rarity & Availability
This type of Red Aragonite only occurs in Peru in one mine in a layer of approximately 15 cm thickness. So far Gemrock is the only source for this type of red Aragonite.
We offer:
- rough rock for decor pieces
- preselected jewelry-grade rough rock slabs
- cabochons
- jewelry
Color
Red Aragonite is a layered material where dark orange/reddish to dark red layers interchange with white layers.
Jewelry-grade material:
For jewelry, we are selecting the dark red material (shades reach from Garnet red to Wine and Mahogany) which shows white lines with a good crispy definition.
Polishable
Red Aragonite polishes to a perfect glass-like finish.
Impurities / Pores
Red Aragonite does not show impurities. For jewelry we choose the dark red part of the material which is free of pores, while in the slightly lighter reddish/orange material pores and holes may occur.
Cutting Quality
Advantages:
Red Aragonite does not tend to break or chip.
Top-cutting-quality is characterized by:
- a polished backside
- a sharp unchipped edge between the backside and the bezel
- a very straight and even highly polished bezel
- a sharp unchipped edge between the bezel and the dome
- a well-shaped dome, not showing any deformation
- Top-quality polish
Pricing
Jewelry Grade Material:
Layered material: Dark red shades ranging from Garnet red to Wine and Mahogany tones with white lines.
Cutting Quality:
- Straight bezel (minor irregularities possible), 3 mm high
- Perfect dome (3-5 mm high)
- Edges between bezel and dome, as well as bezel and backside: sharp and crispy, minor chips on lower edge possible
- Backside flat at 280 grit, unpolished
Pricing:
Recommended Retail Price: 0.90 USD per carat
Jewelry Grade Material:
Layered material: Dark red shades ranging from Garnet red to Wine and Mahogany tones with white lines.
Cutting Quality:
- Straight bezel, 3 mm high
- Flat and perfect dome (3 mm high)
- Edges between bezel and dome, as well as bezel and backside: sharp and crispy, minor chips on lower edge possible but very rare.
- Backside flat, at 280 grit
Additionally (AA+): Backside polished to 3000 grit
Pricing:
Recommended Retail Price (AA): 1.00 USD per carat
AA+: 1.09 USD/c
Jewelry Grade Material:
Layered material: Dark red shades ranging from Garnet red to Wine and Mahogany tones with white lines.
Cutting Quality:
- Only cut by our best master cutters
- Straight bezel, 3 mm high
- Flat and perfect dome (1-3 mm high)
- The edges between the bezel and dome, as well as the bezel and backside, are sharp and crispy, with no chips on the lower edge.
Additionally (AAA+): Backside polished to 3000 grit
Pricing:
Recommended Retail Price (AAA): 1.40 USD per carat
AAA+: 1.49 USD/c
Cutting services
Do you need reliable high-quality cutting services for a reasonable price? Are you looking for a service provider that is willing to develop new products according to your requirements? Would you like to get expert advice in order to improve your product? Do you wish for someone to optimize the process and get the most out of your rough? Just talk to us.
Get in Touch
+51 994104206
gemrockinternational@gmail.com