Caramel Calcite Cab • AAA • Drop • 86 mm

An exquisite masterpiece that transcends visual expectations made with Caramel Calcite®. This top-quality cabochon meets the highest expectations of jewelers. The top-quality material was hand-selected. The impeccable cutting quality represents the superior craftsmanship of our experienced in-house master gem cutters. Ethical sourcing and production. Environmentally friendly and carbon neutral.

Description: Caramel Calcite® was discovered in 2019 by Gemrock Peru. It features a beautiful mixture of different shades of brown, sometimes mixed with black patches. After chemical testing, we know now that Caramel Calcite® is a limestone that was formed by extremely fine calcite grains settling on the seafloor hundreds of millions of years ago. The different shades of brown are layers of grains with slightly different sizes. And the mixed-up pattern originates from small microcurrents swirling up the layers before the grains finally settled. This decorative stone has a beautiful polish and shows a slight phosphorescence. Under UV light the whitish contents of the stone do increase their contrast and after switching off the UV light they do show a weak green afterglow (phosphorescence).

• Color: shades of brown

• Origin: Department of Ica, Peru

• Chakra: Root Chacra

• Astrological Sign: Virgo.

• Ethically mined and produced: Gemrock only buys from legal providers (paper trail). Our Cabochons are exclusively produced by our in-house gemcutters. Our staff works under legal labor contracts, at higher than average salaries, and receives all labor benefits as well as excellence bonuses and a share in the companies’ profits.

• Environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral: Gemrock continuously works towards saving water and energy, and reducing waste along its entire production chain. The remaining impact is measured via carbon footprint evaluation and is neutralized by a reforestation project financed by a small percentage of our profits from each cabochon.

• Care Instructions: Clean your Caramel Calcite by wiping it with a dry cloth.