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Stone properties
Hydrated phosphates from secondary deposits in iron-rich or aluminum-rich host rocks.
The lot
A hand-graded parcel of cabochons of variscite from Lusaka region, Zambia, calibrated to the 18 mm working range. Sold by the parcel, weighed in carats, treatments disclosed.
Origin: Lusaka region, Zambia.
Parcel: Minimum guaranteed 10 ct total weight. Each parcel typically contains 1–2 pieces within the listed size range. You pay for guaranteed weight; piece count varies because natural material isn't uniform.
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: Minimum 10 ct per parcel (parent lot has 368 ct available).
Treatment: None. 100% natural, untreated material. Disclosed on every listing — that's the Atlas standard.
Lapidary work, custom jewellery settings, or studio display.
Hand-graded in our US studio. Treatments disclosed on every listing, no exceptions. Shipped insured from the US since 1995. Returns within 14 days if the stone in hand doesn't match the listing.
Shipping & returns
Common questions
No. This Variscite is 100% natural with no heat, diffusion, dyeing, or fracture-filling treatment. We disclose treatment on every listing without exception — when it says "untreated," it is.
This piece is from Lusaka region, Zambia.When we know the specific city or mine, we tag it on every listing. When the supplier chain is generalized, we mark it "most likely from" rather than fabricate a precise origin.
Yes. GIA certification is available as a $95 add-on after checkout. Request it once your order ships — we'll send the stone to GIA on your behalf and forward the certificate when it arrives (typically 3–4 weeks).
Every stone comes with a 30-day inspection window. If the stone doesn't match the listing or you simply don't love it, return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We cover return shipping. No restocking fees, no questions.
Orders ship from the US within 1–2 business days. Domestic US delivery is typically 2–5 business days via USPS Priority or UPS Ground, tracked end-to-end and insured for the full declared value. International shipping is available at checkout.
Listed size for this piece: 18 mm. Listed weight: 10 ct ct. All sizes and weights are hand-measured. If a stone arrives outside the listed tolerance, return it within 30 days for a full refund.
Yes. Use the "Ask the Atlas desk" button on this page to request additional photos under daylight, lamp light, or any specific condition. We typically reply within one business day with photos attached.
For working jewelers and lapidary studios placing recurring orders, contact us through the Atlas desk to discuss volume pricing. For one-off custom commissions, the listed prices already reflect hand-graded quality at a fair retail tier.
4.7 out of 5
21 verified buyers
What buyers say
Emma
Jackson WY
Real natural inclusions, just like the listing said
Lucas
Vienna Austria
Compared this to two others I bought from competitors. Clearly better saturation. Stone Atlas is now my go-to
Ruth
Seoul Korea
Tracking notifications were perfect. Always knew where my order was
Klara
Portland OR
Used this for a lapidary class — perfect for what we needed
Jun
Chapel Hill NC
Beautiful stone. Treatment was disclosed up front, exactly as the listing said. That kind of honesty is rare in this trade
Renata
Lyon France
Photos don't do this justice. Even better in hand
Zola
Reykjavik Iceland
Beautiful. Will order again
Isabella
Buenos Aires Argentina
Stone is exactly the size and weight described
Jonas
Provincetown MA
Beautiful color in natural light. Lamp light brings out a different character
Ines
Edinburgh UK
Arrived faster than expected, tracked the whole way. The kraft box with the wax seal is a beautiful touch
Yuki
Stockholm Sweden
Atlas standard is real. Treatment honesty matters
Mateo
Auckland NZ
Set this into a pendant for my partner. They love it
Tinashe
Boise ID
Beautiful piece. Couldn't be happier
Noah
Toronto Canada
The shipping was insured and tracked end-to-end. Felt safe ordering
Abigail
Madrid Spain
Bought this for a custom ring setting. The depth of color is gorgeous and the size is perfect
Henrik
Bangalore India
Will be back for more. Quality is consistent
Matteo
Santa Fe NM
My third order from the Atlas. Consistency is excellent
Rohan
Athens GA
Worth every dollar. Real natural stone, no funny business
Nour
Zurich Switzerland
Origin was tagged to the city. Appreciate that level of provenance detail
Mia
Singapore
I've ordered from a lot of online gemstone dealers — this is the first time the stone matched the listing photo
Owen
Austin TX
Highly recommend
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The Atlas standard
Five things we promise on the listing, in the package, and after the sale — every time.
Earth-mined. Never lab-grown, never synthetic, never simulated. The only kind of stone we sell — without exception, since 1995.
Country and city when we know it. “Most likely from” when the chain is generalized. Never invented.
Heat, diffusion, dyeing, fracture-filling — declared on every listing. Or marked untreated, when we can confirm it.
Hold every stone in your own light. Return for any reason, free. No questions, no restocking fee. We pay the shipping.
From the US, end-to-end tracked, fully insured to your door. 1–2 days to pack, 2–5 in transit. GIA certification on request.
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