Dichroic Moissanite Loose Stones for Class/Graduation Rings bracelet a 40-year-old failed experimental laser

a 40-year-old failed experimental laser garnet from the Soviet Union

I remember this material being relatively abundant at gem shows back in the 90s

These are great little curiosities that could be made into beautiful jewelry

We have both 6 inch diameter toppers which are placed on the master lap and 6 inch solid sintered laps

however it is not a transparent single crystal - due to the quick cooling the ruby solidifies into a polycrystalline mass of tiny crystals rather than as a single large crystal

Dichroic Moissanite Loose Stones for Class/Graduation Rings bracelet a 40-year-old failed experimental laserThese are dichroic moissanite stones cut in a special design for use in graduation class rings. As these cuts fit into class ring size constraints they are much more shallow than traditional designs. However, the high dispersion and dichroism of the moissanite combined with the checkerboard crown give it a high performing sparkle.