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All the greens of the summer
Constantin Wild presents trendy summer collection
Idar-Oberstein, June 15 - With Pantone’s colour Greenery still prevalent on international catwalks, gemstone manufacturer Constantin Wild has just the right stones to make this summer even more special!
left round: chrome demantoid front large cushion: Pakistan peridot back cushion: tsavorite back oval: chrome tourmaline right front round: chrome demantoid
Peridot – out of the shadow into the light
Peridot, large cushion
After they had led a rather shadowy existence, the reputation of peridots gradually began to change: in the high mountains of Pakistan, at an altitude of over 4000 metres, some very fine, brilliant gold-green crystals were discovered. Today, the peridot is among the most coveted coloured gemstones worldwide. Itsseductive, lush green hues and clarity have made it a strong competitor of the tourmaline and the emerald.
The peridot is one of the very few gemstones which come in one colour only. “This stone displays the most beautiful green tones of the summer: its range includes olive shades, the famousgold-green of the stones from Pakistan, a clear yellow green, a light lime green and the bluish green typical of stones from Burma. Very small but beautiful yellow-green stones come from China. And the best thingabout this gemstone is that its colour will flatter the complexion of any woman” says Wild. “However, these fantastic stones do have one major disadvantage: all of them are very rare. Fortunately, I have a few remarkable peridots in my treasure chamber”, adds Wild, who has been on the lookout for the finest gemstones for more than 30 years.
Demantoid – stone of the tsars
Demantoid garnet, round with horsetails
“I love many stones, but the diamond-like green demantoid occupies a special place in my affections. Its distinctive dispersion is fascinating because it makes the stone sparkle in all the colours of the spectrum. No other stone bears comparison with the demantoid”, explains Wild. Green demantoids from Siberia are unique; they are the only stones in the world that actually appreciate in value as a result of their needle-shaped inclusions.
Constantin Wild has a very personal connection to the green demantoid: he was one of the first to bring this stone back to the attention of the gemstone business. In his time, Carl Fabergé knew that the ‘stone of the tsars’ was worthy of appreciation: sparkling green, full of secrets and hard to come by. Following the Russian revolution, however, the green demantoid fell into oblivion. When it found its way to the West at the end of the 1980s it was known only to a handful of specialists, but this stone truly deserved a comeback. Unfortunately, there are only very few crystals of more than half a carat.
Tsavorite – the better emerald
Tsavorite garnet, antique cut
The beautiful tsavorite with its very special, brilliant green has become one of the most popular and expensive garnets, due to its rarity and intense shine. First discovered in Tanzania in the late 60s, it was found again in 1970 near the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, a wildlife preserve in the Serengeti, and duly named after the park.
As large stones are extremely rare, there is a huge increase in value, especially for bigger tsavorites.“The tsavorite has features that surpass those of the emerald. This green garnet has a much higher refraction, superior brilliance and fewer inclusions. It is therefore perfect as a collector’s item or an extraordinary piece of jewellery”, notes Wild.
Chrome tourmaline – intensity from Africa
Chrome tourmaline, oval
There are a variety of green tourmalines, but it is the element of chromium that produces the unique deep green of the East African chrome tourmaline: “Gem lovers appraise the green of the chrome tourmaline above all others. It is therefore of much greater value than other green tourmaline varieties – and that goes especially for treasures of two carats and more”, explains the gem connoisseur from Idar-Oberstein.
Green – colour of Nature
We associate the colour green with Nature, life and growth, so green stones remind us of our desire for vitality and hope. They are a perfect match for the summer, a time for us to get out and enjoy life to the full.
For Constantin Wild, the colour green also symbolises sustainable production: “Ultimately I want beautiful women to be able to wear our gemstones with a clear conscience. I make sure I know the history of each stone, and we rely consistently on hydropower for grinding our gemstones in Idar-Oberstein.”
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