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Nachbild

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Stone Profile

  • Natural Hackmanite
    Rare variety of the sodalite group with tenebrescent color behavior.
  • 2.32 ct
    Attractive collector's size for a faceted hackmanite.
  • Tenebrescence
    Color change after UV exposure with a gradual return to the original hue.
  • Color Memory Effect
    The stone reacts to light and retains the change for a certain period of time.
  • Oval mixed cut
    Classic shape with a focus on showcasing the effect.
  • Translucent to transparent appearance
    Natural internal structures provide individuality and depth.
  • Collector Gem
    Highly sought-after rarity for enthusiasts of unusual gemstone phenomena.

➡️ Technical specifications

Afterimage - Some impressions vanish instantly. Others linger.

Afterimage owes its character to one of the most unusual natural phenomena in the world of gemstones: tenebrescence. Under UV light, hackmanite develops an intense pink-violet appearance. When the light source is removed, the change does not vanish immediately. It remains behind – like an afterimage on the retina, like a memory of light.

It is precisely this property that makes hackmanite an exceptional phenomenon among gemstones. The color is not merely reflected; it tells a story of change, storage, and return.

Its interior reveals natural structures, cloudy zones of transparency, and an organic texture that does not strive for perfection. Instead, the stone documents its formation openly and authentically. Each zone becomes part of its identity.

At 2.32 carats, Afterimage is not among the largest stones. Its impact arises elsewhere: through a phenomenon that even experienced gemstone enthusiasts rarely witness in person.

Afterimage is aimed at collectors who are looking not just for color, but for behavior.

  • Natural hackmanite
  • Rare tenebrescence
  • Visible color change through UV light
  • Unusual collector's mineral
  • Each reaction is individual
  • Documented natural growth features
  • Characterful collector stone

In a gemstone world frequently defined by clarity and brilliance, Afterimage serves as a reminder that some stones fascinate not because of how they look – but because of what they do.

➡️ General Information

CHF 1,283.00