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Stone properties
Fibrous calcium-magnesium silicate aggregate. Its interlocking microstructure makes nephrite the toughest jade.
The lot
A hand-graded cabochon of diopside with nephrite from Hualien, Taiwan, calibrated to the 30 mm working range. Sold as a single piece, weighed in carats, treatments disclosed.
Origin: Hualien, Taiwan.
Format: One specific cabochon, weighing approximately 46 ct, hand-graded from a parent lot of 731 ct. Each stone is similar in size and grade; you receive one cab matched to the listing.
Size: 30 mm.
Weight: ~46 ct per piece.
Treatment: None. 100% natural, untreated material. Disclosed on every listing — that's the Atlas standard.
Setting in jewellery — ring bezels, pendant cabochons, statement earrings. Dome and polish are jewellery-ready.
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 Diopside with Nephrite 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 Hualien, Taiwan.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: 30 mm. Listed weight: 46 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
26 verified buyers
What buyers say
Catalina
Munich Germany
Real natural inclusions, just like the listing said
Aisha
Kyoto Japan
Compared this to two others I bought from competitors. Clearly better saturation. Stone Atlas is now my go-to
Liam
Marrakech Morocco
Tracking notifications were perfect. Always knew where my order was
Eliza
Bend OR
Used this for a lapidary class — perfect for what we needed
Lucia
Paris France
Beautiful stone. Treatment was disclosed up front, exactly as the listing said. That kind of honesty is rare in this trade
Astrid
Helsinki Finland
Photos don't do this justice. Even better in hand
Camila
São Paulo Brazil
Beautiful. Will order again
Amara
Taos NM
Stone is exactly the size and weight described
Sophia
London UK
Beautiful color in natural light. Lamp light brings out a different character
Caleb
Brussels Belgium
Arrived faster than expected, tracked the whole way. The kraft box with the wax seal is a beautiful touch
Stefan
Melbourne Australia
Atlas standard is real. Treatment honesty matters
Léa
Madison WI
Set this into a pendant for my partner. They love it
Hana
Portland ME
Beautiful piece. Couldn't be happier
Khalid
Barcelona Spain
The shipping was insured and tracked end-to-end. Felt safe ordering
James
Mumbai India
Bought this for a custom ring setting. The depth of color is gorgeous and the size is perfect
Harper
Bozeman MT
Will be back for more. Quality is consistent
Levi
Jackson WY
My third order from the Atlas. Consistency is excellent
Sofia
Vienna Austria
Worth every dollar. Real natural stone, no funny business
Priya
Seoul Korea
Origin was tagged to the city. Appreciate that level of provenance detail
Layla
Portland OR
I've ordered from a lot of online gemstone dealers — this is the first time the stone matched the listing photo
Emma
Chapel Hill NC
Highly recommend
Lucas
Lyon France
Smaller than I imagined but quality is high — exactly as listed
Ruth
Reykjavik Iceland
Fast shipping, beautiful packaging, accurate listing. What more can you ask
Klara
Buenos Aires Argentina
Color is a touch lighter than the listing photo shows, but still lovely
Jun
Provincetown MA
Took a few days longer to arrive than I expected, but worth the wait
Renata
Edinburgh UK
Good stone, small surface character not really visible in the photos
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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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