2.50 ct Yttrium Aluminum Garnet

$189.00

If you're looking for a gemstone that makes a statement, then look no further.  This stunning 2.50 ct green YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) has been precision faceted in Arya Akhavan and Willie Klaja’'s unique "Kitsunemen" design.  It would look amazing set in a custom designed ring or pendant.  


YAG, or yttrium aluminum garnet, is a created gemstone developed in the late 1950s originally for the laser industry. It soon became known as a very convincing diamond simulant. After the invention of cubic zirconium, which can be produced more cheaply, YAG became less common.  Having a hardness of 8.5 and a refractive index of 1.8, YAG makes a great gemstone. The green flawless gem shown here is a wonderful alternative to natural tsavorite or demantoid garnet.


A word on lab created gems: 


Lab created gems are a much more affordable alternative to earth-mined gems, while sharing similar chemical properties. In addition, lab grown gems have better clarity and can be found in a wider variety of shapes and sizes than earth-mined gems.  They have a lower environmental impact than earth-mined gems, and there is a greater chance that they are ethically sourced and cut (if cut by an artisan like myself and not in a factory).  


Type: Lab Created Yttrium Aluminum Garnet

Origin: Russia

Weight: 2.50 ct

Dimensions (mm): 11.3 x 6.5

Clarity: VS

Design: Kitsunemen (modified, Arya Akhavan/Willie Klaja)

If you're looking for a gemstone that makes a statement, then look no further.  This stunning 2.50 ct green YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) has been precision faceted in Arya Akhavan and Willie Klaja’'s unique "Kitsunemen" design.  It would look amazing set in a custom designed ring or pendant.  


YAG, or yttrium aluminum garnet, is a created gemstone developed in the late 1950s originally for the laser industry. It soon became known as a very convincing diamond simulant. After the invention of cubic zirconium, which can be produced more cheaply, YAG became less common.  Having a hardness of 8.5 and a refractive index of 1.8, YAG makes a great gemstone. The green flawless gem shown here is a wonderful alternative to natural tsavorite or demantoid garnet.


A word on lab created gems: 


Lab created gems are a much more affordable alternative to earth-mined gems, while sharing similar chemical properties. In addition, lab grown gems have better clarity and can be found in a wider variety of shapes and sizes than earth-mined gems.  They have a lower environmental impact than earth-mined gems, and there is a greater chance that they are ethically sourced and cut (if cut by an artisan like myself and not in a factory).  


Type: Lab Created Yttrium Aluminum Garnet

Origin: Russia

Weight: 2.50 ct

Dimensions (mm): 11.3 x 6.5

Clarity: VS

Design: Kitsunemen (modified, Arya Akhavan/Willie Klaja)