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This gemstone is Sugilite mixed with dark inclusions. The stone features a signature deep royal purple to violet body tone. It displays prominent reddish-brown and black swirled banding running diagonally across the face. These are typically composed of manganese oxide or hematite matrix, which is highly characteristic of co-occurring South African minerals. The hallmark "E&C Fierro" stands for Eric & Carol Fierro, recognized Navajo jewelry artists. this is a remarkably substantial, chunky statement piece. In jewelry, sugilite is a rare, highly collectible gemstone that has largely seen its primary South African mining sources depleted. Larger specimen stones typically trade hands at an elevated price per gram