This exceptional faceted Rainbow Garnet showcases the rare phenomenon of lamellar diffraction in bold, electric hues. Expertly cut in a low-angle checkerboard style across large, flat faces, the gem maximizes light return, amplifying its spectral fire with each shift in orientation. The clarity and precision of the cut allow intense bands of green, violet, gold, and rose to emerge across the surface—a signature display of San Pedro Mountain's finest iridescent andradite.

Stones of this size and geometry from the locality are exceedingly rare. Due to the small size of most andradite crystals from San Pedro, achieving a facet large enough to express this level of optical brilliance is uncommon. This gem’s broad, uninterrupted surface provides a perfect window into the multi-layered microstructure responsible for its optical magic.

Highly collectible and visually entrancing, this piece stands as a superb example of the pinnacle potential of iridescent andradite garnet from New Mexico. Whether destined for a pendant or preserved in a display case, it offers both scientific fascination and aesthetic power in equal measure.