Rare Banded Gold Sheen Sapphire

Core Specification
Weight: 1.60ct
Price:  $1,200usd
Shape: Round Cabochon 

Transparency: Semi-Transparent

Dimensions
Top Face (W): 6.32 mm
Base (W): 6.28 mm
Depth (H): 2.80 mm (at edge) - 2.90 mm (highest point on dome)

Color
Golden copper and pale mint green in distinct parallel zoning. 

Phenomena
Metallic sheen and directional iridescence accentuate internal zoning under direct light. 

Photograph using minimal backlighting  enhances translucency, revealing internal banding and golden chatoyancy.

Photograph using minimal front lighting mutes internal reflections, emphasizing surface texture and darker body tones. 

 Photographed in a well-lit studio with color correction applied, this image highlights the vivid golden-yellow and amber hues, revealing intricate internal reflections and layered structure with enhanced clarity and contrast.