Andesine

Quality

The quality of an Andesine gemstone is checked by its color, clarity, cut and origin. It is always recommended to buy lab certified best quality Andesine gemstone to make the most of your shopping.

• Origin

  According to the gemological facts, the only confirmed source of natural red Andesine is Oregon. It is usually assumed that all other materials are enhanced to some level. Currently, India, Madagascar, Mongolia, Tibet and China are some leading producers of gem-quality Andesine suitable for jewellery purposes.



• Color

  Andesine color is the first thing the buyer notices while selecting an Andesine. This gemstone comes in a variety of striking hues like red, orange, green, yellow etc. Amongst all these shades, red Andesine gemstone are considered more popular and quite valuable.



• Clarity

  Andesine is a transparent to semi-translucent gemstone that may contain some eye visible inclusions (liquid inclusions, surface reaching cracks etc). Eye clean Andesine with good transparency truly worth a buy.



• Cut

  The fine quality Andesine feldspar rough stone is often finished and faceted into beautiful gems. Faceted gems into standard cuts like round, oval and cushion usually serve as a good option for jewelry.

Andesine Value

Like other gemstones, Color sets the price of an Andesine gemstone. Clarity, Cut, Carat weight and Origin are other factors influencing the Andesine labradorite value in the market.

Note – Currently, Andesine price in India ranges between Rs 1,000 per carat ($15 approx.) to Rs 6,500 per carat ($100 approx.) and plus. Prices in other countries like USA, UK and UAE depend upon the availability and demand.

• Origin

  Oregon has been known as the only source of finest quality natural Andesine since more than a decade. Therefore, Oregon Andesine stones are highly sought after and considered as the most valuable origin variety. Mongolian Andesine and Tibet Andesine are relatively cheaper.
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  Color

  Generally, the more intense and brighter is the hue, higher is the gem’s value in the market. A bright Red andesine with intense glow commands the highest value. The dull and milky red Andesine value are comparatively less in the gemstone industry.



• Clarity

  Clarity of the gemstone also bears an influence on the Andesine stone price. Eye clean Andesine gemstones with good clarity and luster draw a higher price in the market. Highly included pieces are usually available at discounted prices.



• Cut

  Just like other gemstones, Andesine in beautiful shapes and sharp cutting style are more precious than the pieces in regular oval and round. This is because customised shapes and cuts involve more wastage of raw Andesine in the cutting process and require higher labour charge.



• Carat weight

  Due to the decent availability, Andesine price per carat increases linearly with size. The price of Andesine can be slightly higher for lab certified, natural Andesine from reputed origins.