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D&J Rare Gems, Ltd.
P.O. Box 824
Salida, CO 81201
1.800.869.7493

raregems@amigo.net

All Gems are Available as of 9/2/10

The images of these gems and all the gems listed in this month’s newsletter can be seen on the internet at www.djraregems.com. All images are photographs taken by Donna Rhoads and can be used by permission or when proper credit is give to Donna and D&J Rare Gems. We would appreciate it if you contact us when one of our images is seen or being used elsewhere.

Can't afford the gem you like? We are now offering prints up to 16x20 inches in size of all the gems you see listed in the "Gems Cut By Us" section. These high quality prints come complete with the signatures of both the photographer, Donna J. Rhoads, and the cutter, John A. Rhoads and are dated and numbered. Prices for an unframed print start at $25.00. These photos make a great display of a work of art that combines the natural beauty of Mother Nature with the artistic photography and faceting skill of man.

16768 Amethyst, Md Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 5.45 cts split sided square brilliant cut measuring 10.7x10.7x8.4 mm, eye clean, from Uruguay. An intense purple amethyst with strong red flashes of color. This is about as fine a color one can see in amethyst. This gem is the perfect size for a ring. Priced at $35/carat or $190.75/gem
16769 Danburite, Md Brownish Yellow, 5.56 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 11.3x7.7 mm, eye clean, from Russia. An exceptional Russian danburite in a nice size for a ring. The eight extra main facets in the pavilion give the gem added brilliance. Priced at $50/carat or $253.00/gem
16763 Rhodolite Garnet, Md Purplish Pink, 3.71 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 12.3x6.2x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. The color of this gem is a strong purplish pink without the red overtones commonly found in most rhodolites. Priced at $40/carat or $148.40/gem
16767 Sunstone, Bicolor, Md Green/Orange, 2.78 cts brilliant shield cut measuring 11.6x9.1x6.4 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A well cut, brilliant gem that displays both green and orange hues without any schiller. Priced at $200/carat or $556.00/gem
16737 Sunstone, Md Intense Reddish Orange, 3.12 cts split sided triangle brilliant cut measuring 9.8x9.5x6.8 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. An exceptional sunstone with intense color and only very light schiller. This gem is cut in an original D&J Rare Gems facet pattern. Priced at $150/carat or $468.00/gem
16770 Tourmaline, Md Dk Bluish Green, 8.95 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 15.2x10.0x8.5 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A gem of exceptional bluish green color from this source known for producing the finest teal tourmalines in the world. The custom cut only adds to the beauty of this gem. Priced at $150/carat or $1,342.50/gem
16765 Tourmaline, Dk Greenish Blue, 1.35 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.4x5.0x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. This gem is very close to indicolite in color but the stronger greenish overtone tends us to call it a “teal” tourmaline. An excellent gem for a smaller ring. Priced at $125/carat or $168.75/gem
16766 Tourmaline, Md Yellowish Brown. 9.71 cts hexatacular cut measuring 15.2x14.5x9.7 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. We acquired the rough this gem was cut from for the unusual color it exhibited as a tourmaline. The cut is unique and deserving of a custom setting. Under daylight this gem displays a pinkish overtone. Priced at $60/carat or $582.60/gem

Each month we are going to try and include at least one gem that has been cut by John at a price of $100/gem or less. Below is this month's gem and what a bargain it is!

16764 Heliodor,
Md Intense Yellow, 3.74 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring
15.0x7.7x6.0 mm, lt incl, from Pakistan. This gem is cut in an original D&J design. A single inclusion that was expected to be removed during the cutting process penetrated a bit further into the gem than anticipated leaving it with a light inclusion. Still a very attractive gem at a very affordable price.
Priced at $25/carat or $93.50/gem

More Gems Cut By John A. Rhoads of D&J Rare Gems, Ltd.

15970 Amblygonite, Lt Green, 3.25 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 12.4x8.0x5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. This gem was cut from rough we acquired during the middle 1990’s and represents a rare color for amblygonite. Priced at $60/carat or $195.00/gem
16695 Amethyst, Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 24.41 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 18.1x17.9x14.9 mm, eye clean, from Bolivia. The rough this gem was cut from had a slight orange color zone which is what gives it the strong pink overtone. This is an original cut that combined with this material produces an exceptional, one of a kind gem. Priced at $30/carat or $732.30/gem
16399 Amethyst, Md Dk Purple, 10.73 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 15.8x15.7x10.2 mm, v lt incl, from Uruguay. An impressive amethyst in an unusual, custom cut. Priced at $25/carat or $268.25/gem
15932 Aquamarine, Md Lt Blue, 3.94 cts cushion cut measuring 11.6x8.4x6.2 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. A fine, untreated aquamarine in a classic cushion cut. Priced at $90/carat or $354.60/gem
15072 Aquamarine, Md Lt Bluish Green, 2.69 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.8x5.7x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A natural, unheated aquamarine in a brilliant cut. Priced at $50/carat or $134.50/gem
12795 Barite, Lt Brownish Yellow, 32.76 cts emerald cut measuring 19.7x13.6x10.8 mm, v lt incl, from Namibia. A larger barite of golden color in a traditional emerald cut. Priced at $15/carat or $491.40/gem
16688 Beryl, Md Lt Yellowish Green, 9.00 cts Portuguese round brilliant cut measuring 13.4x9.7 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. This is a striking, mint green beryl with a fabulous cut and clarity. This gem is identical in color to a fine mint Merelani garnet but without the high price one this size would command. Priced at $80/carat or $720.00/gem
12794 Calcite, Md Yellow, 94.74 cts Portuguese round brilliant cut measuring 29.1x20.6 mm, eye clean, from Kazakhstan. A large calcite of very fine color and clarity. Priced at $10/carat or $947.40/gem
16400 Citrine, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 14.31 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 17.5x13.5x10.5 mm, eye clean, from Uruguay. A darker citrine with a very slight reddish overtone. This color is often referred to as “ox blood” citrine. Priced at $35/carat or $500.85/gem
16452 Citrine, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 18.70 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 20.7x15.3x11.8 mm, eye clean, from Uruguay. An “ox blood” citrine from the location that produces both the finest amethyst and citrine in the world. Priced at $40/carat or $748.00/gem
16458 Citrine, Md Dk Orange, 23.62 cts split ended keystone brilliant cut measuring 22.3x16.3x12.6 mm, eye clean, from Uruguay. Another exceptional citrine with a unique cut. This gem would make a stunning pendant! Priced at $35/carat or $826.70/gem
16215 Citrine, Md Intense Orange, 8.42 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 16.0x11.7x8.7 mm, eye clean, from Uruguay. Uruguayan rough amethyst and citrine has been very difficult to come by over the years. We recently acquired several pieces of each and have already sold out of the amethyst. This exceptional orange gem resemble very fine spessartite garnet but at a small fraction of the price. Priced at $35/carat or $294.70/gem
16136 Ekanite, Dk Green, 17.43 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 17.2x14.6x10.1 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An unusually large gem of this slightly radioactive mineral. Priced at $60/carat or $1,045.80/gem
14272 Emerald, Md Intense Bluish Green, 2.57 cts emerald cut measuring 15.8x5.2x4.2 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. One of the rare, vanadium rich emeralds from the pegmatites of Nigeria. These gems display a very strong blue overtone. Priced at $400/carat or$1,028.00/gem
16668 Grandite “Mali” Garnet, Md Dk Orange, 4.38 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 9.2x7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Mali. A very large size for a Mali garnet. This gem shifts to a more amber color in daylight. Priced at $150/carat or $657.00/gem
16740 Heliodor, Md Intense Yellow, 6.82 cts split ended keystone brilliant cut measuring 15.2x11.0x7.0 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. An exceptional heliodor in color and cut. A choice gem with a custom design pattern. Priced at $50/carat or $341.00/gem
16449 Heliodor, Md Yellow, 3.45 cts square brilliant cut measuring 8.8x8.8x7.0 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. A very attractive and brilliant gem in this popular member of the beryl family. Priced at $40/carat or $138.00/gem
16690 Iolite, Md Dk Violetish Blue, 1.86 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 9.5x7.1x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A well cut, oval brilliant iolite of fine color and clarity. Priced at $60/carat or $111.60/gem
16318 Labradorite, Lt Golden Yellow, 12.47 cts hexatacular cut measuring 17.1x15.2x11.1 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. A prototype cut for this year’s Cutting Edge Competition. The final submission had several more facets, however, this gem is very close in appearance. Priced at $25/carat or $311.75/gem
15898 Labradorite, Md Lt Golden Yellow, 30.33 cts hexagonal bar brilliant cut measuring 26.1x16.0x13.6 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. A bright gem in our signature cut. This is the same facet pattern as the beryl the was awarded honorable mention in the 2008 Cutting Edge Awards. Priced at $25/carat or $758.25/gem
16739 Labradorite, Lt Golden Yellow, 9.24 cts split sided triangle brilliant cut measuring 14.9x14.6 x9.1 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. Our labradorites have proven very popular as they are generally custom cut in an original D&J design. This gem is cut in the same manner as the peridot that took a first place in the 1995 Cutting Edge competition. Priced at $25/carat or $231.00/gem
15828 Labradorite, Lt Yellow, 9.56 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.4x11.4x8.6 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A fine gem cut from rough we acquired at the mines in 2007. This gem has a very light amount of schiller. Priced at $20/carat or $191.20/gem
16743 Libyan Glass, Lt Yellow, 13.14 cts pentagon star brilliant cut measuring 17.3x17.2x11.7 mm, v lt incl, from Libya. An unusual cut for a Libyan Glass. The rough for this gem was five sided in shape making this cut a logical choice. Priced at $25/carat or $328.50/gem
16666 Montebrasite, Colorless, 3.74 cts shield cut measuring 12.9x10.0x6.4 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A rare lithium phosphate gem in an original shield cut by John. Priced at $60/carat or $224.40/gem
16729 Moonstone, Colorless w/ Blue, 3.92 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.4x6.7x6.2 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A transparent member of the feldspar family that displays a blue sheen. Priced at $40/carat or $156.80/gem
16448 Morganite, Lt Pink, 10.89 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 17.6x11.0x9.1 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This gem was cut from old rough that was acquired from an estate. The cut is exceptional with a light blush of pink. Priced at $40/carat or $435.60/gem
16663 Morganite, V Lt Pink, 8.19 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 14.0x13.9x9.2 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A very brilliant morganite in an original D&J Rare Gems cut. Priced at $40/carat or $327.60/gem
11812 Morganite, V Lt Pink, 47.39 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 25.9x20.5x14.9 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A large, natural pink beryl with just a blush of color. Very well cut! Priced at $40/carat or $1,895.00/gem
16631 Opal, Md Yellowish Orange, 20.28 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 21.3x17.3x13.7 mm, v lt incl, from Juniper Ridge, Oregon. A well faceted opal in a very large size for this location. The rough this gem was cut from was aged over four years prior to faceting to assure stability. A beautiful gem from this classic American gem location. Priced at $50/carat or $1,014.00/gem
16741 Peridot, Md Intense Yellowish Green, 7.22 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.1x9.8x7.5 mm, v lt incl, from Pakistan. An exceptional gem with excellent color and just very light inclusions. Priced at $60/carat or $433.20/gem
16632 Peridot, Md Yellowish Green, 5.12 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.1x9.2x7.0 mm, lt incl, from Pakistan. This is a nice larger Pakistani peridot with a softer, more minty green hue. Priced at $35/carat or $179.20/gem
16650 Pollucite, Colorless, 2.83 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.7x6.4x4.9 mm, v lt incl, from Pakistan. Prior to the discovery of pollucite in Pakistan it was only known in gem qualities from Buckfield, Maine. A rare mineral contain cesium as a major component. Priced at $60/carat or $169.80/gem
16530 Pyrospessartite Garnet, Md Dk Orange, 4.46 cts elongated split sided brilliant cut measuring 13.4x6.4x5.6 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This intense orange gem contains a single obscure crystal. These garnets are also known as “Malaya” garnet. Priced at $80/carat or $356.00/gem
10171 Pyrospessartite “Malaya” Garnet, Md Dk Intense Orangish Red, 13.75 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 17.6x12.5x8.3 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. An attractive “Malaya” garnet with a small patch of included crystals. This gem is priced substantially below what it would command if clean. Priced at $80/carat or $1,100.00/gem
15741 Pyrospessartite “Malaya” Garnet, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 4.05 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.6x8.3x6.5 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A striking, flame color garnet in a perfect size for a ring. This gem was cut from a reported new discovery in Tanzania. Priced at $150/carat or $607.50/gem
16738 Pyrospessartite Garnet, Dk Orangish Red, 6.92 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 14.3x8.3x6.6 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A darker malaya garnet with strong red color and an overtone of orange. Priced at $80/carat or $553.60/gem
16662 Rhodolite Garnet, Md Dk Pinkish Red, 4.08 cts hexatacular cut measuring 12.5x8.7x6.8 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A fine, clean rhodolite in one of our newest, original cuts. Priced at $80/carat or $326.40/gem
16127 Rhodolite Garnet, Md Dk Pinkish Red, 10.08 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 12.6x8.9 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An exceptional rhodolite garnet of excellent color and clarity and of a size that would make a stunning center gem in a ring. Priced at $90/carat or $907.20/gem
16001 Rhodolite Garnet, Dk Intense Pinkish Red, 8.40 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 12.3x10.0x8.0 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A well cut rhodolite of intense color and very fine clarity. Priced at $80/carat or $672.00/gem
15891 Rhodolite Garnet, Dk Pinkish Red, 6.56 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 12.6x9.6x7.1 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This popular member of the garnet family is cut in a brilliant oval pattern. Clean gems like this come from the Tanga area and produce spectacularly brilliant and beautiful gems. Priced at $80/carat or $524.80/gem
16216 Rhodolite Garnet, Md Dk Pinkish Red, 4.71 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 9.8x6.7 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. An inexpensive, custom cut rhodolite of fine color and very light silk inclusions. Priced at $40/carat or $188.40/gem
16693 Rhodolite Garnet, Md Dk Pinkish Red, 5.22 cts split sided square brilliant cut measuring 10.2x10.1x 6.6 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This gem displays a strong, intense red hue with a slight pinkish overtone. Priced at $60/carat or $313.20/gem
16005 Scapolite, Lt Yellowish Brown, 8.20 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.7x11.4x8.9 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A golden scapolite in a brilliant oval cut. Priced at $30/carat or $246.00/gem
16744 Sphalerite, Md Yellowish Green, 12.41 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.2x11.3x8.5 mm, v lt incl, from Creede, Colorado. The rough this gem was cut from was obtained from an old miner who worked in the silver mines at Creede for many years. The color is characteristic for Creede sphalerite and the cut an unusual, oval brilliant. Priced at $50/carat or $620.50/gem
15971 Spessartite Garnet, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 2.78 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.6x5.9x4.5 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. This gem is one of four spessartites we are offering in this newsletter, each from a different location. A very well cut gem of deep intense color. Priced at $200/carat or $556.00/gem
15458 Spessartite Garnet, Md Dk Orange, 3.35 cts butterfly brilliant cut measuring 9.6x7.2 x5.9 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A very fine, clean spessartite in an original cut. Priced at $200/carat or $670.00/gem
15965 Sphene, Md Yellow, 5.23 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.0x8.0x6.4 mm, lt incl, from Madagascar. A dispersive gem made more attractive by the unusual cutting pattern for a sphene. Priced at $60/carat or $313.80/gem
16745 Sunstone, Md Intense Orangish Red, 6.07 cts square emerald brilliant measuring 10.9x10.7x8.4 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. This gem is one of the finest sunstone we have ever offered. The color is intense and glowing. It does not contain the visible schiller found in most sunstones. Priced at $300/carat or $1,821.00/gem
14718 Sunstone, Md Dk Orangish Red, 6.05 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.1x9.8x7.7 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A solid orangish red sunstone with no schiller inclusions. Priced at $200/carat or $1,210.00/gem
15074 Sunstone, Md Orangish Red, 9.84 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 18.0x11.7 x9.0 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A fine sunstone of exceptional color and a very light amount of schiller. Priced at $150/carat or $1,476.00/gem
16402 Sunstone, Md Orangish Red, 4.59 cts elongated split sided brilliant cut measuring 19.3x6.8x6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This intense orangish red sunstone would make a striking custom pendant. Priced at $150/carat or $688.50/gem
16665 Sunstone, Md Dk Pinkish Orange/Green, 4.55 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 11.0x7.7 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A fine pinkish orange sunstone with a touch of green. This gem displays only very light schiller. Priced at $125/carat or $569.75/gem
16460 Tanzanite, Md Dk Intense Purplish Blue, 5.75 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.3x9.1x7.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. Avery fine tanzanite with strong blue hue and a very slight purplish overtone. An excellent size gem for a ring or pendant. Priced at $700/carat or $4,025.00/gem
16742 Tanzanite, Md Dk Purplish Blue, 4.10 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.3x8.1x6.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An exceptional tanzanite in color and cut with fine clarity as well. Priced at $600/carat or $2,460.00/gem
15893 Tanzanite, Md Purplish Blue, 2.15 cts fancy shield cut measuring 11.1x6.1x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. The high cost of rough of this popular gem requires innovated and creative designs to assure efficient recovery. This original facet pattern takes into account the need for recovery with the result being a very fine and attractive custom cut gem. Priced at $350/carat or $752.50/gem
16694 Tanzanite, Md Pinkish/Purplish Blue, 2.15 cts split ended keystone brilliant cut measuring 10.9x6.7x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A very fine, fancy color tanzanite with a strong pinkish overtone accenting the traditional purplish blue color. Priced at $400/carat or $860.00/gem
16493 Tanzanite, Md Dk Brown, 4.18 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.5x7.6x6.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An unheated tanzanite that with change to a deep purplish blue when treated. Priced at $500/carat or $2,090.00/gem
16664 Tanzanite, Md Dk Purplish Blue, 2.72 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.6x7.5x5.9 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. A reasonably priced, custom faceted tanzanite in today’s market. Priced at $250/carat or $680.00/gem
16635 Topaz, Bicolor, Md Pink/Orange, 1.89 cts emerald cut measuring 12.7x4.1x3.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A natural, bicolor imperial topaz that displays an intense pink color on one end and a medium orange on the other. Priced at $350/carat or $661.50/gem
16459 Topaz “Imperial?”, Md Golden Orange, 8.73 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.5x11.0x7.8 mm, eye clean, source unknown. The rough that this gem was cut from came from an estate where it was only labeled as “topaz”. We assume it came from Brazil as it displays the fine dichroism and appearance of imperial topaz. Priced at $200/carat or $1,746.00/gem
15929 Topaz, Imperial, Md Pinkish Orange, 2.67 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.9x7.3x5.5 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. Rough imperial topaz is difficult to obtain and when it is available it is very expensive. This gem would command hundreds of dollars per carat if clean. Priced at $90/carat or $240.30/gem
16728 Tourmaline, Md Lavenderish Pink, 17.38 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 17.8x15.2x10.9 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. This gem does some interesting color shifting under various light sources shifting to a brownish/grayish pink under incandescent light. A larger tourmaline from the same gem mines at Mavuca that produce the famous cuprian tourmalines. Priced at $100/carat or $1,738.00/gem
16528 Tourmaline, Md Intense Greenish Blue, 1.22 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.3x5.5x4.0 mm, v lt incl, from Namibia. Namibian tourmaline have become very popular as lesser expensive alternatives for Paraiba tourmalines. The color of this gem is both intense and a very vivid blue. Priced at $150/carat or $183.00/gem
16685 Tourmaline, Md Dk Bluish Green, 3.59 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.2x8.3x6.0 mm, lt incl, from Namibia. A very fine bluish green Namibian tourmaline with a single inclusion that breaks the surface in one corner. A bargain at this price. Priced at $50/carat or $179.50/gem
16689 Tourmaline, Bicolor, Md Orangish Pink/Gray, 4.22 cts emerald scissors cut measuring 9.7x7.9x6.7 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. An unusual bicolor tourmaline with gray as one of the colors. The orangish pink dominates this gem and is a very strong color on its own. Priced at $125/carat or $527.50/gem
16692 Tourmaline, Md Orangish Pink, 5.31 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.3x10.0x6.6 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A bright pink gem with an attractive orange overtone under incandescent light that shift to a pure pink in daylight. Priced at $125/carat or $663.75/gem
16532 Tourmaline, Md Dk Orange, 9.57 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 13.2x9.4 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. This gem was cut from rough that was acquired as bicolor tourmaline. Unfortunately there was not enough green present to cut a visibly bicolor gem so we opted for a very fine orange tourmaline with a very slight pinkish overtone. An exceptional gem in color and cut. Priced at $125/carat or $1,196.25/gem
16533 Tourmaline, V Lt Lavender, 8.03 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 12.2x12.2x8.5 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A very rare, near colorless tourmaline from the gem mines at Mavuca. John sees a colorless gem while everyone else we have shown this to say they see lavender. Priced at $125/carat or $1,003.75/gem
12500 Tourmaline, Md Purplish/Brownish Pink, 45.80 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 22.5x16.3 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. A fine tourmaline from the Mavuca gem fields. This gem displays an interesting dichroic color of grayish green. Priced at $125/carat or $5,725.00/gem
14227 Tourmaline, Md Golden Yellow, 27.69 cts Portuguese round brilliant cut measuring 18.6x13.5 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A golden yellow tourmaline with traces of pink flashes. Priced at $100/carat or $2,769.00/gem
12357 Tourmaline, Dk Purplish Pink, 20.69 cts split side emerald brilliant cut measuring 20.3x15.3x11.0 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A dark pink tourmaline from the gem fields of Mavuca, home to the cuprian tourmalines of Africa. This gem was tested for copper content and was found to contain very little or none. Priced at $80/carat or $1,655.20/gem
16427 Tourmaline, Cuprian, Md Intense Yellowish Green, 9.36 cts hexabrite cut measuring 17.5x12.5x9.7 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. Another gem that was cut and entered in the Cutting Edge Competition. This gem owes its color intensity to the trace amount of copper it contains. Priced at $300/carat or $2,808.00/gem
16450 Tourmaline, Md Dk Green Blue, 4.20 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.6x9.3x6.8 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A very fine teal tourmaline with a balance of green and blue hues. Priced at $200/carat or $840.00/gem
16453 Tourmaline, Md Intense Neon Bluish Green, 2.58 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.1x6.2x5.3 mm, lt incl, from Afghanistan. This gem is identical in appearance and color to a cuprian tourmaline without the associated high price. The color is exceptional with only minor light inclusions. Priced at $200/carat or $516.00/gem
16457 Tourmaline, Md Pinkish Gray, 4.50 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.5x6.4x5.6 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. This is a very unusual color for the tourmaline collector. The gem was cut from rough mined at Mavuca where the cuprian tourmalines came from. The gray color is reported from manganese impurities. Priced at $50/carat or $225.00/gem
16217 Tourmaline, Md Lt Intense Green, 5.35 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.3x8.6x6.5 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. This exceptional Afghani tourmaline resembles the very fine cuprian tourmalines coming out of Madagascar and Brazil. A well cut gem with intense color for a gem of medium light tone. Priced at $300/carat or $1,605.00/gem
16135 Tourmaline, Md Mint Green/Rosy Pink, 8.65 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.8x9.8x7.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. We acquired this gem as a poorly cut tourmaline due to its unusual dichroism. The main body of this gem is a mint green with rosy pink ends similar to an andalusite. Priced at $90/carat or $778.50/gem
16182 Tourmaline, Md Lt Bluish Green, 7.55 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.4x10.3x8.1 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. A mint color tourmaline that closely resembles a Merelani mint garnet but at a small fraction of the price. Priced at $70/carat or $528.50/gem
16120 Tourmaline, Md Dk Bluish Green, 2.51 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.8x5.5x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. These popular teal color tourmalines from Namibia make excellent substitutes for the much more expensive cuprian tourmalines from Brazil and Mozambique. A fine smaller tourmaline that would make an stunning center gem in a ring. Priced at $150/carat or $376.50/gem
16122 Tourmaline, Md Pink, 2.86 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.7x8.7x5.4 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. An exceptional “Bubble Gum” pink tourmaline of fine clarity and brilliant cutting. Priced at $150/carat or $429.00/gem
8584 Tourmaline, Md Mint Green, 37.63 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 29.4x14.5x11.7 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A larger, mint green tourmaline that was cut from rough mined in the late 1990’s. Priced at $80/carat or $3,010.40/gem
15904 Tourmaline, Md Dk Greenish Yellow, 9.35 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 14.5x11.9x8.5 mm, eye clean, from Mavuca, Mozambique. An unusual color for a tourmaline that originates in the same deposits as the famous cuprian tourmalines, many of which resemble fine Paraiba tourmalines from Brazil. Priced at $70/carat or $654.50/gem
15146 Tourmaline, Md Bluish Green, 5.11 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.4x9.6 x6.6 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A beautiful, mint green tourmaline of excellent cut and clarity. Priced at $150/carat or $766.50/gem
15077 Tourmaline, Md Orangish Pink, 12.62 cts split sided square brilliant cut measuring 14.6x14.6x9.3 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A very fine, larger tourmaline with an attractive orangish pink color. Priced at $90/carat or $1,135.80/gem
9471 Tourmaline, Bicolor, Md Dk Yellowish Green/Orangish Red, 10.28 cts emerald cut measuring 18.5x9.0x7.0 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A rare bicolor tourmaline with eye clean clarity. Priced at $90/carat or $925.20/gem
16507 Tourmaline, Bicolor, V Lt Green/Pink, 18.45 cts emerald cut measuring 22.5x11.1x8.7 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. An unusually fine, bicolor tourmaline of eye clean clarity and light pastel colors. Priced at $50/carat or $922.50/gem
14778 Tourmaline, Md Orangish Pink, 2.34 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.8x5.9x5.1 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. This attractive, smaller tourmaline is cut in a chevron emerald brilliant pattern. A fine ring or pendant gem. Priced at $80/carat or $187.20/gem
14228 Tourmaline, Md Dk Bluish Green, 4.47 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.9x7.8x6.6 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A very fine Namibian tourmaline with a strong green hue and just a slight bluish overtone. Priced at $100/carat or $447.00/gem
9529 Tourmaline, Md Bluish Green, 13.48 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 19.6x10.5x8.5 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A darker, mint color tourmaline of fine cutting and clarity. Priced at $80/carat or $1,078.40/gem
13973 Tourmaline, Md Orangish Pink, 9.02 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 14.9x10.9x8.2 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. A well cut gem of fine orangish pink color. Priced at $50/carat or $451.00/gem
15454 Tourmaline, Md Greenish Yellow, 3.21 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.9x8.2 x6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. A very fine yellow tourmaline from the gem deposits near Mavuca, Mozambique. This gem has not been tested for copper content but may very well have trace amounts present. Priced at $70/carat or $224.70/gem
15148 Tourmaline, Md Brownish Pink, 7.85 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 14.8x11.5x7.9 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. A well cut pink tourmaline with a slight brownish overtone under incandescent light. Priced at $70/carat or $549.50/gem
16629 Tourmaline, Bicolor, Md Green/Pink, 2.12 cts emerald cut measuring 8.9x5.9x4.7 mm, lt incl, from California. A fine, bicolor tourmaline from the mines in the vicinity of Pala, California. Priced at $90/carat or $190.80/gem
16630 Tourmaline, Md Lt Yellowish Green, 5.34 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.4x7.5x6.0 mm, mod incl, from California. The rough this gem was cut from should have been cabbed as a cat’s eye. The silk that forms the eye was not as obvious initially but gives the gem a velvety look. This gem is this month $100 or less gem that was cut by John. Priced at $25/carat or $133.50/gem
16401 Tourmaline, Md Dk Purplish Gray, 3.04 cts elongated hexagon brilliant cut measuring 11.0x7.0x6.2 mm, lt incl, from Mavuca, Mozambique. This is a predominantly gray tourmaline with a slight purplish overtone coming from the area that produced many fine cuprian tourmalines. This gem is for the person who collects unusual tourmaline colors and cuts. Priced at $80/carat or $243.20/gem
14723 Zoisite, Md Grayish Green, 3.66 cts emerald cut measuring 14.1x5.6 x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Pakistan. A traditional emerald cut gem cut from the same mineral as tanzanite but from Pakistan and without the property that allows it to change color when heated. Priced at $60/carat or $219.60/gem