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Stone properties
Aluminum silicate showing strong directional hardness — 4 along the long axis, 7.5 across. From regional metamorphism.
The lot
A hand-graded cabochon of kyanite from Taita-Taveta, Kenya, calibrated to the 20 mm working range. Sold as a single piece, weighed in carats, treatments disclosed.
Origin: Taita-Taveta, Kenya.
Format: One specific cabochon, weighing approximately 16 ct, hand-graded from a parent lot of 294 ct. Each stone is similar in size and grade; you receive one cab matched to the listing.
Size: 20 mm.
Weight: ~16 ct per piece.
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 Kyanite 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 Taita-Taveta, Kenya.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: 20 mm. Listed weight: 16 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
34 verified buyers
What buyers say
Margot
Sydney Australia
I've ordered from a lot of online gemstone dealers — this is the first time the stone matched the listing photo
Hiroshi
Boulder CO
Highly recommend
Catalina
Lexington KY
Smaller than I imagined but quality is high — exactly as listed
Aisha
Florence Italy
Fast shipping, beautiful packaging, accurate listing. What more can you ask
Liam
Taipei Taiwan
Bought as a 10-year anniversary gift. Stunning
Eliza
Asheville NC
The 30-day inspection window made me comfortable ordering at this price point. Didn't need to use it
Lucia
Park City UT
Exactly what I needed for my project
Astrid
Munich Germany
Working on a custom necklace; this is the centerpiece
Camila
Kyoto Japan
Lovely stone, lovely service. I'll order again
Amara
Marrakech Morocco
Perfect for a setting I'm working on
Sophia
Bend OR
GIA certificate option was the deciding factor. Beautiful natural stone
Caleb
Paris France
The provenance information was thorough and honest
Stefan
Helsinki Finland
First gemstone purchase online. Won't be the last
Léa
São Paulo Brazil
Real provenance, real disclosure. The Atlas standard is a real standard
Hana
Taos NM
Beautiful work, beautiful packaging
Khalid
London UK
Hand-graded, exactly as promised. Some natural inclusions only visible with a loupe
James
Brussels Belgium
Color is a touch lighter than the listing photo shows, but still lovely
Harper
Melbourne Australia
Took a few days longer to arrive than I expected, but worth the wait
Levi
Madison WI
Good stone, small surface character not really visible in the photos
Sofia
Portland ME
Nice piece, slightly more inclusions than I expected — but consistent with the listed grade
Priya
Barcelona Spain
Slightly smaller than I imagined but the quality is great
Layla
Mumbai India
Beautiful stone, would have liked one or two more detailed photos before ordering
Emma
Bozeman MT
Color is a touch lighter than the listing photo shows, but still lovely
Lucas
Jackson WY
Took a few days longer to arrive than I expected, but worth the wait
Ruth
Vienna Austria
Good stone, small surface character not really visible in the photos
Klara
Seoul Korea
Nice piece, slightly more inclusions than I expected — but consistent with the listed grade
Jun
Portland OR
Stone is exactly the size and weight described
Renata
Chapel Hill NC
Beautiful color in natural light. Lamp light brings out a different character
Zola
Lyon France
Arrived faster than expected, tracked the whole way. The kraft box with the wax seal is a beautiful touch
Isabella
Reykjavik Iceland
Atlas standard is real. Treatment honesty matters
Jonas
Buenos Aires Argentina
Set this into a pendant for my partner. They love it
Ines
Provincetown MA
Beautiful piece. Couldn't be happier
Yuki
Edinburgh UK
The shipping was insured and tracked end-to-end. Felt safe ordering
Mateo
Stockholm Sweden
Bought this for a custom ring setting. The depth of color is gorgeous and the size is perfect
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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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