The "Lavender Ghost" Brilliant Square: 6mm Nd: YAG Color-Change Pair
Experience the pinnacle of synthetic crystal growth and precision lapidary with this matched pair of Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG). Originally engineered for high-power laser technology, this material has been reclaimed for the world of fine jewelry, offering a light performance that rivals the finest natural gemstones.
The Magic of the Shift
Nd: YAG is world-renowned for its dramatic, "lightning-strike" color change. This pair exhibits a sophisticated dual-personality:
Precision Craftsmanship
Unlike mass-produced synthetics, these gems have been expertly cut into a Brilliant Square design. This specific cut was chosen to maximize the material’s high refractive index, ensuring edge-to-edge "crushed ice" scintillation and a brilliance that never blacks out.
Specifications
Material: Neodymium-doped YAG (Synthetic)
Dimensions: 6mm x 6mm (Calibrated Pair)
Cut: Precision Brilliant Square
Clarity: Eye-Clean / Loupe-Clean
Hardness: 8.25 - 8.5 (Mohs Scale) – Highly durable for daily wear in rings or earrings.
Collector’s Note: Each facet edge on this pair has been meticulously finished with a 60,000-grit diamond polish, resulting in "buttery" surfaces and razor-sharp meet points that capture and throw light with incredible efficiency.