Chrome-Diopside - What is chrome diopside

Pocket-friendly chrome diopside

Fresh and relaxing in luxuriant green, chrome diopside rivals the beauty of an emerald. And this is what makes this relatively rare gem an excellent and affordable alternative to emerald.

Chrome diopside belongs to the family of diopside crystals, which are minerals composed of calcium magnesium silicate. Russia—and more recently, Pakistan and Kenya—supply the world with gem-quality chrome diopside. It is a delicate gemstone most ideal for occasional wear. Sport beautiful chrome diopside jewellery on your monotone evening dresses for that pop of colour. Make heads turn and become the source of envy of onlookers! Pro Tip: Store your chrome diopside jewellery wrapped in a soft cloth, separated from other accessories in the jewellery box.

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Chrome diopside: Splendid in green

The vibrant green of chrome diopside is due to the presence of chromium. You will find these crystals in different shades of green—from light green resembling shades of grass to olive green and the intense green of forest trees.

The hue of chrome diopside depends on its cut and clarity too. Generally, this gemstone has a translucent to transparent clarity with no inclusions. It is usually fashioned in facet-cuts, but the deeper the cut, the darker its colour. Gem experts and jewellery designers prefer to cut the stones in shallow facets.

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It is best to set the dainty chrome diopside in earrings and pendants. They can also be modelled in rings if used in protective styles like cushion cut or oval cut.

You will love these facts about chrome diopside

Chrome diopside is perhaps one of the youngest gemstones, discovered as recently as 1988. Diamond miners stumbled upon this lovely crystal in the mountains of Siberia, Russia. Ever since, this “Russian Emerald” or “Siberian Emerald” has captivated the jewellery industry and masses alike. With a hardness of 5-6 on the Mohs scale, chrome diopside is a very soft gemstone. Interestingly, its presence in an area indicates that you can find diamonds nearby.

A fascinating feature of this gemstone is that its green shine remains the same in sunlight and artificial light. What you see is what you get. Closely associated with the heart chakra, this gemstone benefits your respiratory health. So, wear a chrome diopside pendant close to your heart.

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