Demantoid – a diamond-like stone of bright green color

 Origin history

It was first discovered in the middle of the 19th century in Russia. Children found the mineral while frolicking on the Bank of the Bobrovka river. The find was first taken for a kind of chrysolite. Russian demantoids began to be mined by prospectors who extracted platinum and gold nuggets in the valley of this river. Only in 1849 did the minerals fall into the hands of the Finnish Explorer Nils Nordenskiold.

He studied the gem and found that it is a chrome-containing variety of andradite garnet, which has an unusual color that changes from emerald to chrysolite, and not the chrysolite itself. Five years later, Nordenskiold spoke about the results of his research at a meeting of the Mineralogical society. In the same place, he suggested calling the stone a "demantoid" because it had a strong "play" of color, like a diamond.

Engagement ring

Varieties of stone

All demantoids differ in their composition. The presence of certain chemical compounds affects the color of the nugget and the degree of refraction of the rays. Among them, there are the following varieties:

bisolite inclusions (the so-called "ponytail") create bright yellow-green tones;
minerals with the effect of cat's-eye.

The diamond-like gem is transparent, its color is affected by impurities of incoming elements. Most often, the color is formed by ingredients such as titanium, iron, and chromium. The first one provides a yellowish tint.

There are also rare exceptions:

gems with a red-purple iridescence, mother-of-pearl or lilac tone;
unique peach-colored specimens.

However, the main color is still a greenish tint.

Jewelry with mineral

The variety of mineral shades opens up opportunities for craftsmen to get the most sophisticated products. Demantoid looks great in earrings, brooches, pendants, rings. Stone ornaments were worn by Russian tsars and nobles.

Useful information

At the beginning of the last century, the Ural stone was chosen for its products by Carl Faberge. When the famous Tiffany jeweler drew attention to it, he included rings with the mineral in the collection of his jewelry house. After that, they began to create engagement rings with demantoid.

Engagement rings made of gold and demantoid look chic and rich. They can be worn with a dark dress. A silver frame with the same stone looks more airy. It is better to wear it with light clothing. Gold earrings, in the center of which is interspersed with a mineral, will be a challenge to the environment. The person will always be in the center of attention. A necklace with a demantoid decoration can cause amazement of the audience.

Demantoid ring

The magical properties of the demantoid will help the owner overcome laziness and irresponsibility.

For women, a demantoid talisman, as esotericists say, if you give an engagement ring, will guarantee a happy love and a good family. Earrings with demantoids will take away the evil eye and damage, and attract the admiring glances of men to you.

Engagement ring

How to wear it correctly?

Using the stone in talismans will help you overcome laziness, gain attractiveness, and improve your financial condition. Wearing an amulet with a demantoid will create a sense of confidence, allow you to learn how to Express thoughts, achieve goals, and not waste time on chatter.

The mineral in the engagement ring will help you find mutual understanding with your business partner, teach you to perceive relationships through the prism of confidence, teach mutual respect, and the concept of self-importance. Souvenirs inlaid with demantoid can be used as a talisman. To do this, you just need to install the amulet in a prominent place in the room and forget about scandals forever.