A Russian demantoid of substantial 2.862 carats, cut as a half-moon — a rare and demanding shape, executed here with real skill. The color is a vivid, saturated green with the juicy depth that distinguishes the finest Uralian material. It carries a pronounced horsetail inclusion, the signature marker of genuine demantoid from the Urals and proof of origin at a glance. The Russian cutting is precise, with clean facet junctions and a flat table that lets the light travel the full length of the stone, bringing out demantoid’s characteristic fire. A demantoid of exceptional weight and color in an unusual, expertly cut half-moon.
