Sphene: Sava

Sava sphene, or titanite, is a stunning light brown-chartreuse gemstone with a dazzling diamond-like luster, exclusive trichoic color shifting and an intense fire.

Very few gemstones possess the brilliance of an adamantine or diamond-like luster. Diamond is one, of course; and the exquisite and mysterious sphene is another. Sphene takes its name from the Greek word for "wedge," because of its typical wedge-shaped crystal pattern. The mineralogical name for Sphene is titanite, which emerged from its titanium contents. The fire in this gemstone is exceptional. The dispersion (fire) is one of the greatest of all gem materials and is higher than diamond. Because of its high dispersion and refractive index, a well cut Sava sphene can display stunning brilliance. When Sava sphene is cut accurately, it shows its fire and luster to its full glory. Our team of expert gemcutters relishes the chance to cut Sava sphene because they are able to quickly see the results of their hard work as the fire develops from of the stones during the cutting process. In addition to its extraordinary fire, sphene displays strong pleochroism, meaning it appears different colors when viewed from different angles. Sphene typically displays three colors: colorless, yellow-green, and red. This trichroic property makes it difficult to pin down the exact color of this stone. Most sphene contains some inclusions; clean pieces are very rare. Stones weighing more than one carat are in especially high demand.