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Stone properties
Hydrated phosphates from secondary deposits in iron-rich or aluminum-rich host rocks.
The lot
A hand-graded cabochon of variscite from Lusaka region, Zambia, calibrated to the 25 mm working range. Sold as a single piece, weighed in carats, treatments disclosed.
Origin: Lusaka region, Zambia.
Format: One specific cabochon, weighing approximately 18 ct, hand-graded from a parent lot of 869 ct. Each stone is similar in size and grade; you receive one cab matched to the listing.
Size: 25 mm.
Weight: ~18 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 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: 25 mm. Listed weight: 18 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.
4.9 out of 5
12 verified buyers
What buyers say
Tinashe
Burlington VT
I've ordered from a lot of online gemstone dealers — this is the first time the stone matched the listing photo
Noah
Iowa City IA
Highly recommend
Abigail
Rome Italy
Smaller than I imagined but quality is high — exactly as listed
Henrik
Hong Kong
Fast shipping, beautiful packaging, accurate listing. What more can you ask
Matteo
Brooklyn NY
Bought as a 10-year anniversary gift. Stunning
Rohan
Berkeley CA
The 30-day inspection window made me comfortable ordering at this price point. Didn't need to use it
Nour
Berlin Germany
Exactly what I needed for my project
Mia
Tokyo Japan
Working on a custom necklace; this is the centerpiece
Owen
Cape Town South Africa
Lovely stone, lovely service. I'll order again
Iris
Carmel CA
Perfect for a setting I'm working on
Niels
Dublin Ireland
GIA certificate option was the deciding factor. Beautiful natural stone
Arjun
Oslo Norway
The provenance information was thorough and honest
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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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