{"title":"Diopside","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Elegance of Diopside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiopside is a captivating and versatile gemstone that has been gaining well-deserved recognition among gem enthusiasts and collectors. Known for its rich greens and remarkable optical phenomena, diopside offers exceptional beauty at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Diopside?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid natural colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — ranging from deep forest green to bright chrome green, as well as black star varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkable optical effects\u003c\/strong\u003e — some specimens display stunning asterism (star effect) or chatoyancy (cat's eye effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural and untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e — chrome diopside is typically free from heat treatment or enhancements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent brilliance\u003c\/strong\u003e — high refractive index gives diopside a beautiful, lively sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiopside Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrome Diopside\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most prized variety, with an intense vivid green colour rivalling tsavorite and emerald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Star Diopside\u003c\/strong\u003e — a striking black stone displaying a four-rayed star, unique among gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViolane\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare violet to blue variety, highly collectible and unusual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur diopside gemstones are sourced from premier deposits in Russia, India, Pakistan, and Italy. Each stone is individually selected for its exceptional colour intensity, clarity, and brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/7207\/0270\/collections\/diopside-gemstone.png?v=1780645504","url":"https:\/\/salamandergems.com\/collections\/diopside.oembed","provider":"Salamandergems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}