Locality: Minas Gerais, Brazil

Carat Weight: 5.35ct

Approximate size: pending measurement

Cut: Freeform flatback step cut

Description: This one-of-a-kind smoky quartz is a 5.35 carat freeform flatback step cut. In plain words, it has a step-cut faceted crown on top and a flat polished back underneath. The broad, flat table is framed by stepped bevels that glow in soft smoky brown tones, with gentle colour zoning shifting from smoky grey-brown to a paler champagne tone across the stone. The flat back also makes it a great blank for reverse intaglio carving.

Smoky quartz is the brown to grey variety of quartz. Its colour comes from natural irradiation acting on trace aluminium within the crystal. At a hardness of 7 it is durable enough for everyday jewelry.

In crystal traditions, smoky quartz is often associated with grounding and letting go of stress. These associations come from spiritual and folk traditions rather than scientifically established properties.

Chemical Composition: Quartz, SiO₂

Mohs Hardness: 7

Treatment: None (untreated)

Quantity: 1pc

With this product, you will receive the exact stone shown in the photograph. We do our best to offer quality products and price them honestly. Please keep in mind that colours and details may appear slightly different in person due to lighting, photography, and screen settings, but we do our best to represent each piece accurately.