🐍✨ Faceted Rainbow Garnet, Rainbow Mine, Nevada

Описание: “Eye of Kukulkan” – Serpent Head Rainbow Garnet

Faceted Iridescent Andradite Garnet | Rainbow Mine, Nevada
4.45 cts | 13.15 mm x 6.8 mm x 4.28 mm

This talismanic faceted rainbow garnet, aptly named “Eye of Kukulkan” after the Mayan feathered serpent deity, is a remarkable example of nature’s geometry elevated through intentional design. Fashioned into the shape of a serpent’s head, the stone is cut primarily from a single large garnet face—a rarity in andradite material—that exhibits dominant green and blue iridescence, brought to life through low-angle, checkerboard-style faceting that follows the natural crystallography of the garnet.

What makes this piece truly exceptional is the presence of a small, naturally included red rainbow garnet crystal—strategically positioned within the large face to mimic the serpent’s eye. This vivid inclusion flashes electric red and purple, in stark contrast to the cooler greens and blues of the surrounding host garnet, creating the uncanny visual effect of a mythical rainbow serpent peering back at the viewer.

Sourced from the elusive Rainbow Mine in Nevada, this material is known for its lamellar diffraction, a rare optical phenomenon in andradite garnet. Only the most gemmy crystals from this locality exhibit the full spectrum of iridescent color seen here. With its highly symbolic form, exceptional natural inclusion, and top-grade color response, Eye of Kukulkan is both a mineralogical treasure and a powerfully evocative talisman—