Burmese Taaffeite facet (Worlds Rarest Gem) low grade Taaffeite is definitely one of the worlds most rare gem stones & especially sought after by collectors, being about a million times more rare than diamonds. Taaffeite is a unique material in that it was first identified already in faceted form, being mistaken as Spinel. The mineral was named after the man, Richard Taaffe, who found the first sample in 1945, in a jewelers shop in Ireland & sent it to a Laboratory for scientific analysis & identification, noticing inconsistencies between it & the material Spinel that it was labeled as. Since then it has been increasingly found primarily in Sri Lanka & Tanzania, but is also found in the treasure trove of rare minerals that is Mogok, Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). A quick google search of “How much is a taaffeite worth?” will result with the answer of $1,500 to $2,500 per carat, referring of course to actual facet grade professionally faceted stones. The material in general however, regardless of quality & locale is still extremely expensive though, due to it’s rarity & how sought after the material is by collectors, in any form at all. Weight: 5.1 carats Size: 11.2mm x 11.2mm x 5.6mm (millimeters) (please message me for international or upgraded shipping) any overage on actual shipping charges will be refunded regardless 5.1Ct Burmese Taaffeite Facet | Worlds Rarest Gem Low Grade
