I found this large Rhodocrosite at the Tucson Gem Fair in Arizona. This amazing piece was from Argentina, where Rhodocrosite is the 'national gemstone'. Quality banded specimens are used for jewellery. However, as it is a relatively soft stone with perfect cleavage, it is very difficult to cut, meaning it is rarely found faceted in jewellery. #objet_d_emotion…#valerydemure#rhodocrosite#jewellery#fashionjewelry#finejewellery#contemporarydesign#jewelry#finejewelry#art#modernart#sculpture#luxury#objetdemotion#handmade#designerjewellery#fashionjewellery#fineart#jewellerycollector#jewelrycollector#preciousstone#diamonds#silver#abstractart#jewel#jewels#artisan#abstract#craftsmanship#gold