A grandidierite engagement ring offers something few couples will ever own. This rare blue-green mineral, first found in Madagascar in 1902, ranks among the scarcest gems on earth. Our collection features 7 pieces showcasing natural grandidierite set in .925 sterling silver, priced from $1194 to $4489. Each stone displays the trichroic color shift that makes this gem so sought after—showing blue, green, and colorless hues depending on viewing angle. With a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5, grandidierite holds up well for daily wear.
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Grandidierite rates 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, comparable to garnet and tourmaline. This makes it suitable for regular wear with reasonable care.
Madagascar produces most gem-quality grandidierite. French mineralogist Alfred Lacroix first described the mineral there in 1902, naming it after explorer Alfred Grandidier.
Grandidierite ranks among the rarest gemstones due to limited mining locations and the small percentage of material that reaches gem quality. Transparent specimens command the highest prices.