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16790 Ametrine,
Md Purple/Orange, 9.32 cts emerald cut measuring 13.6x11.7x7.2 mm, eye clean, from Bolivia. A fine ametrine of 50/50 color split.
Priced at $8/carat or $74.56/gem
13333A Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 1.97 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x8.0x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. An inexpensive, calibrated aquamarine of attractive color and well cut.
Priced at $20/carat or $39.40/gem
16792 Chrysoberyl,
Md Greenish Yellow, 2.18 cts oval cut measuring 9.8x6.8x3.7 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An intense yellow chrysoberyl with a strong greenish overtone.
Priced at $30/carat or $65.40/gem
16774 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Golden Green, 0.96 cts antique cushion cut measuring 5.3x5.3x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A demantoid garnet from a new source in
Madagascar. The green color is masked by trace amounts of iron in the gem which gives it a golden overtone.
Priced at $300/carat or $288.00/gem
16779 Diamond,
Md Lt Champagne, 0.28 cts round brilliant cut measuring 4.2x2.3 mm,
SI1 clarity, from Australia. A well cut champagne diamond from the largest diamond deposit in the world.
Priced at $500/carat or $140.00/gem
16594 Grandite Garnet,
Md Greenish Yellow, 2.34 cts oval cut measuring 8.7x6.4x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Mali. This is a nice size for these rare grossular/andradite garnet hybrids. The cut and clarity are exceptional as well.
Priced at $150/carat or $351.00/gem
15184 Grandite Garnets (2),
Md Greenish Yellow, 2.42 cts round flower brilliant cuts measuring ~6.3x4.1 mm, eye clean, from Mali. These gems would make an excellent match to #16594 listed above as earrings.
Priced at $100/carat or $242.00/pair of gems
13293 Heliodors (2),
Md Golden Yellow, 5.59 cts oval cuts measuring ~11.1x8.5x5.7 mm each, eye clean, from Brazil. An inexpensive matching pair of fine heliodors.
Priced at $15/carat or $83.85/pair of gems.
15181 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Dk Reddish Orange, 3.70 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 9.4x6.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional hessonite of very fine reddish orange color.
Priced at $40/carat or $148.00/gem
16794 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Lt Golden Orange, 4.69 cts oval cut measuring 11.4x8.9x6.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A beautiful golden hessonite garnet with the look of a much more expensive imperial topaz.
Priced at $30/carat or $140.70/gem
16787 Iolite,
Md Dk Violetish Blue, 1.78 cts oval cut measuring 8.8x6.9x5.4 mm, eye
clean,, from India. Fine Indian iolites are becoming scarce as the mines at the source have been exhausted. This is an attractive smaller iolite of classic violetish blue color.
Priced at $40/carat or $71.20/gem
14379 Morganite,
Lt Brownish Pink. 12.64 cts oval cut measuring 18.5x13.2x8.6 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A larger, inexpensive morganite of both fine clarity and cut.
Priced at $30/carat or $379.20/gem
16777 Opal,
Black w/ Blue and Green, 0.56 cts oval cabochon measuring 6.2x4.7x2.6 mm, eye clean, from Lightning Ridge, Australia. This is a very fine smaller black opal that displays a strong blue and green play of colors.
Priced at $200/carat or $112.00/gem
16785 Opal,
Md Orange, 6.05 cts rhombus brilliant cut measuring 22.2x7.8x8.1 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A faceted, transparent Brazilian opal in a unique, custom facet
pattern.
Priced at $30/carat or $181.50/gem
16795 Peridot,
Md Yellowish Green, 2.75 cts oval cut measuring 9.8x7.3x5.6 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. A peridot of perfect size for setting in a ring.
Priced at $25/carat or $68.75/gem
16788 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 3.05 cts oval cut measuring 9.7x7.7x5.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very fine rhodolite garnet of classic pinkish red color.
Priced at $30/carat or $91.50/gem
16157 Rhodolite Garnets (2),
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 8.56 cts antique cushion cuts measuring ~10.1x8.3x6.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A well matched pair of fine Sri Lankan rhodolites.
Priced at $25/carat or $214.00/pair of gems
3029 Ruby,
Md Dk Intense Red, 0.73 cts oval cut measuring 5.2x4.5x3.2 mm, v lt incl,
from Burma. A very fine ruby from this source known for the finest such gems in the world. This gem is from older inventory and is priced to sell in today’s market.
Priced at $500/carat or $365.00/gem
 
11027 Sapphire,
Md Intense Pink, 1.53 cts cushion cut measuring 7.8x5.8x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A very fine pink sapphire in both color and clarity. This gem has been heated.
Priced at $400/carat or $612.00/gem
13707 Sapphire,
Md Yellowish Orange, 1.86 cts oval cut measuring 7.8x6.0x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An inexpensive fancy color sapphire in today’s market.
Priced at $150/carat or $279.00/gem
10853 Sapphire,
V Lt Orange, 2.36 cts oval cut measuring 8.3x7.0x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. This gem is nearly colorless with only a very slight orangish tint.
Priced at $90/carat or $212.40/gem
8684 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Orange, 19.61 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.2x12.8x8.9 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A larger spessartite garnet
of very fine color and very light haze.
Priced at $90/carat or $1,764.90/gem
16052 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Intense Yellowish Orange, 1.38 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.4x4.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This gem has been on lay away for 6
month. Time to return it to inventory and another lucky customer. An exceptional gem from the mines at Longido, Tanzania.
Priced at $90/carat or $124.20/gem
16520 Spinel, Cobalt,
Md Dk Intense Blue, 0.69 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 5.5x3.2 mm eye clean, from Sri Lanka. The number of these fine, natural blue gems on the market continues to decline. A small cobalt spinel of fine intense blue color.
Priced at $300/carat or $207.00/gem
15955 Spinel,
Md Orangish Pink, 1.39 cts oval cut measuring 7.2x5.8x3.8 mm, eye
clean, from Burma. A very fine pink Burmese spinel with a slight orangish overtone.
Priced at $150/carat or $208.50/gem
10652 Spinel,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 1.68 cts oval cut measuring 8.4x6.3x3.3 mm, v lt incl, from Burma. An inexpensive Burmese spinel from old inventory.
Priced at $80/carat or $134.40/gem
15364A Spinel,
Dk Pinkish Red, 2.69 cts antique cushion cut measuring 9.0x7.4x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A darker spinel of fine pinkish red color.
Priced at $50/carat or $134.50/gem

15168A Spinel,
Md Pinkish Purple, 2.21 cts oval cut measuring 8.3x6.4x5.1 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. An attractive Sri Lankan spinel with fine purple color and a strong pink overtone.
Priced at $60/carat or $132.60/gem
13994 Spinel,
Md Purplish Pink, 3.07 cts oval cut measuring 9.9x7.6x5.4 mm, v lt incl,
from Sri Lanka. A medium pink spinel with a strong purplish overtone.
Priced at $50/carat or $153.50/gem
16177 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Orangish Yellow, 1.82 cts oval cut measuring 8.8x6.1x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A well cut gem of natural, orangish yellow topaz.
Priced at $80/carat or $145.60/gem
15624 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Lt Orangish Yellow, 3.19 cts pear cut measuring 14.0x6.0x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A native cut topaz of nice size and clarity.
Priced at $50/carat or $159.50/gem
14593 Topaz,
Colorless, 6.29 cts oval cut measuring 11.9x10.3x6.9 mm, eye clean, from
Sri Lanka. A very well cut, colorless topaz.
Priced at $5/carat or $31.45/gem
12730 Tourmaline,
V Lt Pink, 3.95 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.9x8.2x6.6 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A pale Nigeria tourmaline that is almost an achroite due to its lack of color.
Priced at $40/carat or $158.00/gem
16467 Tsavorite Garnet,
Dk Intense Green, 1.53 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x6.0x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A very fine tsavorite of top intense color.
Priced at $500/carat or $765.00/gem
16414 Tsavorite Garnets (2),
Md Dk Intense Green, 1.38 cts antique cushion cut measuring ~5.9x4.7x2.8 mm each, eye clean, from Tanzania. A matching pair of very fine tsavorites.
Priced at $200/carat or $276.00/pair of gems
15308 Zircons (2),
Md Intense Orangish Yellow, 15.75 cts oval cuts measuring ~13.4x10.0x6.4 mm each, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional, matched pair of
fine zircons with intense color.
Priced at $30/carat or $472.50/pair of gems
16791 Zircon,
Md Intense Yellow, 1.70 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.9x4.1 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very intensely colored zircon in a size to fit a 7.0 mm
calibrated setting.
Priced at $30/carat or $51.00/gem
12695 Zircon,
Md Blue, 2.21 cts oval cut measuring 7.7x6.2x4.1 mm, eye clean, from
Cambodia. A nice two carat size blue zircon for setting in a ring.
Priced at $25/carat or $55.25/gem
15697 Zircon,
Md Golden Brown, 1.62 cts oval cut measuring 8.1x6.2x3.6 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. A champagne zircon with a very slight pinkish overtone under strong incandescent light.
Priced at $20/carat or $32.40/gem

Gallery of Additional Available Fine Gems
20% Off All Gems in this section until further notice

Alexandrites  
11302 Alexandrite,
Md Dk Golden Green/Reddish Pink, 1.69 cts cushion cut measuring 6.5x5.4x5.0 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A very fine alexandrite with a strong color
change from golden green to reddish pink.
Priced at $2,400/ct or $4,056.00/gem
4589 Alexandrite,
Dk Green/Pinkish Red, 0.87 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x4.6x3.0 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. A very fine Brazilian alexandrite with a strong pinkish red color
under incandescent light.
Priced at $1,800/carat or $1,566.00/gem



14619 Alexandrite,
Md Dk Bluish Green/Purplish Red, 0.42 cts oval cut measuring 5.4x3.8x2.8 mm, v lt incl, from India. A top alexandrite displaying a very strong color change.
Priced at $1,000/carat or $420.00/gem
14059 Alexandrite,
Md Bluish Green/Reddish Pink, 0.51 cts oval cut measuring 5.3x4.2x2.8 mm, lt incl, from India. An attractive alexandrite with a strong color change.
Priced at $900/carat or $459.00/gem
10745 Alexandrite,
Md Bluish Green/Purplish Pink, 0.34 cts oval cut measuring 4.4x3.4x2.7 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A smaller alexandrite with a strong color change and fine clarity.
Priced at $600/carat or $204.00/gem
15685 Alexandrite,
Md Dk Geen/Pinkish Red, 2.40 cts oval cut measuring 8.5x6.6x5.0 mm, v lt incl, from India. A very fine alexandrite with a strong color change and fine clarity.
Priced at $3,500/carat or $8,400.00/gem
15057 Alexandrite,
Md Grayish Green/Purple, 0.37 ct oval cut measuring 4.4x3.5x2.9 mm,eye clean, from India. A smaller alexandrite of very fine color change.
Priced at $900/carat or $333.00/gem
14610 Alexandrite,
Md Bluish Green/Reddish Pink, 0.53 cts oval cut measuring 4.9x4.0x3.2 mm, eye clean, from India. This is an exceptional alexandrite in both its strength of color change and its clarity. If you are looking for a fine alexandrite that will not bankrupt you then this gem should meet your needs.
Priced at $1,200/carat or $636.00/gem
   
Amethyst  
13918 Amethyst,
Md Dk Purple, 14.17 cts oval cut measuring 19.4x15.5x9.2 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A larger amethyst of very fine color and interesting pink flashes.
Priced at $15/carat or $212.55/gem
   
Ametrine  
16244 Ametrine,
Md Purple/Orange, 75.09 cts emerald cut measuring 29.9x21.9x14.0 mm, eye clean, from Bolivia. This is a larger ametrine with a 70/30 purple/orange color
split.
Priced at $5/carat or $375.45/gem
16425 Ametrine,
Md Lt Purple/Orange, 8.48 cts emerald cut measuring 16.3x9.9x7.5 mm, eye clean, from Bolivia. A subtle, bicolor gem with lighter body colors.
Priced at $6/carat or $50.88/gem
16723 Ametrine,
Md Purple/Orange, 6.49 cts emerald cut measuring 13.3x9.6x6.1 mm, eye clean, from Bolivia. A bicolor member of the quartz family with a distinct color separation.
Priced at $8/carat or $51.92/gem
   
Andalusite  
16218 Andalusite,
Md Dk Yellowish Green/Orangish Brown, 6.50 cts cushion cut measuring 11.4x9.3x7.1 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A larger andalusite that are
experiencing increases in price as the deposits in Brazil face exhaustion.
Priced at $125/carat or $812.50/gem
15553 Andalusite,
Md Dk Yellowish Green/Brownish Orange, 2.46 cts oval cut measuring 9.8x6.7x5.6 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A nice larger andalusite over two carats in size.
Priced at $50/carat or $123.00/gem
16239 Andalusite,
Md Dk Brownish Orange, 7.00 cts pear cut measuring 16.7x10.6x6.1 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A larger andalusite that is dominated by the brownish orange, dichroic color.
Priced at $125/carat or $875.00/gem
11394 Andalusite,
Md Dk Grayish Green/Orangish Brown, 2.63 cts pear cut measuring 13.2x7.3x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. An andalusite that is well suited for a pendant.
Priced at $50/carat or $131.50/gem
12171 Andalusite,
Md Dk Yellowish Green/Brownish Orange, 6.00 cts skewed trilliant cut measuring 18.6x10.4x6.1 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A larger andalusite at a great price for this increasingly rare gem as mines in Brazil become exhausted and close.
Priced at $40/carat or $240.00/gem
15552 Andalusite,
Md Dk Yellowish Green, 2.23 cts fan cut measuring 11.1x9.3x5.0 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. An unusual cut for an andalusite that displays its dichroic
colors well.
Priced at $40/carat or $89.20/gem
   
Aquamarine  
10942 Aquamarine,
Md Bluish Green, 12.60 cts cushion cut measuring 18.3x11.6x9.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This is an impressive, natural, untreated aquamarine that displays a strong bluish green body color.
Priced at $80/carat or $1,008.00/gem
15514 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Greenish Blue, 2.59 cts emerald cut measuring 12.1x6.3x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. An aquamarine for the person who desires a nice green
overtone in their gems.
Priced at $40/carat or $103.60/gem
16172 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 2.00 cts pear cut measuring 13.4x6.4x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A pear cut aquamarine that is well suited for setting as a pendant.
Priced at $30/carat or $60.00/gem
10855 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Blue, 38.48 cts checkerboard cushion cut measuring 20.8x18.8x16.0 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A fine blue aquamarine in a larger size and attractive cut.
Priced at $40/carat or $1,539.20/gem
14628 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 5.92 cts oval cut measuring 14.5x11.4x6.8 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. A well cut, light blue aquamarine at a very inexpensive price.
Priced at $25/carat or $148.00/gem
16709 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 2.72 cts oval cut measuring 12.2x7.5x4.5 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A very fine, icy blue aquamarine of excellent clarity.
Priced at $30/carat or $81.60/gem
   
Beryls  
12651 Beryl,
Md Yellowish Green, 15.25 cts cushion cut measuring 19.9x14.9x8.4 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A larger beryl of fine green color and a very light feather
inclusion.
Priced at $30/carat or $457.50/gem
Heliodors  
14938 Heliodor,
Md Intense Yellow, 3.36 cts oval cut measuring 11.5x8.1x6.0 mm, v lt
incl, from Brazil. A beautiful beryl of very intense yellow color.
Priced at $30/carat or $100.80/gem
14802 Heliodor,
Md Lt Intense Yellow, 2.44 cts oval cut measuring 10.1x7.6x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A canary yellow beryl of intense color for such a light tone.
Priced at $25/carat or $61.00/gem
Goshenites  
   
Chrysoberyls  
14856 Chrysoberyl,
Colorless, 0.84 cts oval cut measuring 6.7x4.8x3.5 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A very rare, colorless chrysoberyl with excellent clarity and cutting.
Priced at $80/carat or $67.20/gem
   
Citrine  
16254 Citrine,
Md Orange, 12.63 cts emerald cut measuring 12.2x10.9x11.9 mm, eye
clean, from Brazil. An inexpensive citrine of fine color.
Priced at $4/carat or $50.52/gem
15755 Citrine,
Md Golden Yellow, 22.37 cts checkerboard shield cut measuring
23.9x18.8x12.5 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A unique cut for a natural, untreated citrine from East Africa.
Priced at $8/carat or $178.96/gem
13797 Citrine,
Md Dk Yellowish Orange, 33.85 cts trapezoid brilliant cut measuring
30.5x16.3x13.3 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. This is a designer cut for the creative jewelry artisan.
Priced at $5/carat or $169.25/gem
   
Diamonds  
16684 Diamond,
H Color, 0.76 cts round brilliant cut measuring 5.9x3.4 mm, SI2 clarity, source unknown. We have this gem on consignment and have priced it to sell.
Compare this price to other sources.
Priced at $2,800/carat or $2,128.00/gem
8736 Diamond,
Md Orangish Yellow, 0.70 cts marquise cut measuring 8.4x4.8x3.0 mm, SI2 clarity, source unknown. An irradiated diamond with fine, orangish yellow color.
Priced at $1,900/carat or $1,330.00/gem
13115 Diamond,
Black, 4.63 cts round brilliant cut measuring 9.7x7.4 mm, opaque,
source unknown. A larger black diamond at a very reasonable price.
Priced at $150/carat or $694.50/gem
   
Emeralds  
8869 Emerald,
Md Dk Intense Bluish Green, 1.80 cts oval cut measuring 8.8x6.8x5.2
mm, lt incl, from Colombia. An exceptional emerald of top, intense color. Priced at $1,500/carat or $2,700.00/gem
12783 Emerald,
Md Intense Green, 3.24 cts emerald cut measuring 9.6x7.6x5.8 mm, mod incl, from Nova Era, Brazil. A totally natural, untreated emerald, straight from the
mines at Nova Era, Brazil. No oils, no fillers, no nothing!
Priced at $250/carat or $810.00/gem
   
Garnets  
Chrome Pyrope Garnets  
   
Demantoid Garnets  
16678 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Golden Green, 0.78 cts cushion cut measuring 5.7x4.5x2.8 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A dispersive garnet from the recent discoveries in Madagascar.
Priced at $300/carat or $234.00/gem
16661 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Green Yellow, 1.06 cts oval cut measuring 6.4x5.4x3.6 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A rare member of the garnet family from this recent discovery in Madagascar.
Priced at $500/carat or $530.00/gem
16377 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Greenish Yellow, 0.68 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 5.0x3.4 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. Another demantoid garnet from the recent discovery in a sub-carat size.
Priced at $300/carat or $204.00/gem
16411 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Greenish Yellow, 1.10 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.0x3.9 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. Carat size gems from this small deposit are quite rare and command a premium price.
Priced at $600/carat or $660.00/gem
16422 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Brownish Yellow, 0.77 cts oval cut measuring 5.9x4.7x3.3 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A fine andradite garnet with a strong red appearance under a Chelsea filter which is the defining characteristic of a demantoid garnet.
Priced at $300/carat or $231.00/gem
10207 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Green, 4.17 cts round brilliant cut measuring 9.5x6.4 mm, lt incl, from Russia. A larger Russian demantoid garnet with a moderate horsetail
inclusion and fine dispersion.
Priced at $1,200/carat or $5,004.00/gem
16523 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Golden Green, 1.30 cts antique cushion cut measuring 6.6x5.3x3.7 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A demantoid garnet that resembles those
found in Namibia during the 1990’s.
Priced at $500/carat or $650.00/gem
16701 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Golden Green, 1.14 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.1x4.0 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A fine demantoid garnet from this new source. This gems displays very strong dispersion.
Priced at $600/carat or $684.00/gem
   
Grandite Garnets  
16595 Grandite Garnet,
Md Dk Yellow, 2.51 cts antique cushion cut measuring 9.2x6.3x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Mali. Grandite garnets over two carats in size are quite rare. We acquired a small parcel of two carat plus sized gems in Tucson. This gem is
exceptional in size, color, and cutting.
Priced at $125/carat or $313.75/gem
11204 Grandite Garnet,
Md Dk Brownish Orange, 1.31 cts cushion cut measuring 7.0x5.3x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Mali. An amber color garnet of fine clarity and cutting.
Priced at $100/carat or $131.00/gem
11206 Grandite Garnet,
Md Lt Greenish Yellow, 1.70 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x6.1x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A yellow garnet with a very slight greenish overtone in a calibrated size for easy setting.
Priced at $100/carat or $170.00/gem
15660 Grandite Garnet,
Md Orangish/Brownish Yellow, 1.04 cts oval cut measuring 6.5x5.3x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A honey color garnet of fine clarity and cut.
Priced at $80/carat or $83.20/gem
9232 Grandite Garnet,
Lt Greenish Yellow, 1.49 ct trilliant cut measuring 7.3x7.2x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A well cut garnet of unusual color.
Priced at $100/carat or $149.00/gem
16296 Grandite Garnet,
Md Dk Brownish Yellow, 1.60 cts oval cut measuring 7.8x6.0x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Mali. An unusual color for a garnet from this location that is known for producing grossular andradite hybrids in a wide range of colors.
Priced at $90/carat or $144.00/gem
16440 Grandite Garnet,
Md Lt Greenish Yellow, 1.44 cts oval cut measuring 7.6x5.8x4.3 mm eye clean, from Mali. A very rare color for a garnet. An unusual choice for a birthstone for a January birthday.
Priced at $100/carat or $144.00/gem
16639 Grandite Garnet,
Md Yellow, 2.41 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 7.6x5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Mali. Grandite garnets over two carats in size are rare. This bright yellow garnet is an excellent example of these usual garnets from a country that is
not known for producing many gems.
Priced at $125/carat or $301.25/gem
16680 Grandite Garnet,
Md Greenish Yellow, 2.13 cts oval cut measuring 8.2x6.6x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Mali. Grandite garnets over two carats in size are scarce. This well
cut gem represents the finest of these rare garnets in color, cut, clarity, and dispersion.
Priced at $125/carat or $266.25/gem
16641 Grandite Garnet,
Md Yellow, 2.74 cts oval cut measuring 8.9x7.8x5.2 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A larger size for a Mali garnet with a color that would make most people guess that it is not a garnet.
Priced at $150/carat or $411.00/gem
11203 Grandite Garnet,
Md Yellowish Green, 0.67 cts oval cut measuring 5.8x4.3x3.1 mm, eye clean, from Mali. This gem displays a strong green color with a yellowish overtone. This hue is rare for a grandite garnet.
Priced at $100/carat or $67.00/gem
   
Hessonite Garnets  
15884 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 35.02 cts cushion cut measuring 20.2x15.8x12.0 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A very large hessonite garnet of deep orangish red color and light sparkling crystal inclusions.
Priced at $40/carat or $1,400.80/gem
9361 Hessonite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 17.59 cts emerald cut measuring 19.6x11.3x7.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A darker hessonite garnet that possesses the very light inclusions that are typical of this member of the garnet family.
Priced at $30/carat or $527.70/gem
15064 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Dk Orange, 3.50 cts oval cut measuring 10.8x8.5x5.5 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An intense orange hessonite with unusually fine clarity for
this member of the garnet family.
Priced at $50/carat or $175.00/gem
14630 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Dk Reddish Orange, 13.35 ct antique cushion cut measuring 16.2x11.8x 8.0 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger hessonite that displays a strong red overtone.
Priced at $50/carat or $667.50/gem
15753 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Dk Reddish Orange, 3.53 cts antique cushion cut measuring 8.8x8.8x5.9 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An intense orange hessonite that would make an excellent center stone in a ring.
Priced at $40/carat or $141.20/gem
15771 Hessonites Garnets (2),
Md Dk Orange, 7.09 cts oval cuts measuring 11.0x8.3x5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A matching pair of these intense orange garnets.
Priced at $40/carat or $283.60/pair of gems
15798 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Intense Reddish Orange, 2.97 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x7.7x5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A very fine hessonite garnet with a small table inclusion.
Priced at $30/carat or $89.10/gem
16265 Hessonite Garnets (2),
Md Dk Intense Orange, 3.72 cts oval cuts measuring 8.0x6.7x4.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A matched pair of these popular, intense orange garnets.
Priced at $25/carat or $93.00/pair of gems
16283 Hessonite Garnets (2),
Md Dk Orange, 6.03 cts oval cuts measuring
~9.7x8.5x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. Two well cut gems with unusually fine
clarity for hessonites.
Priced at $40/carat or $241.20/pair of gems
16269 Hessonite Garnets (2),
Md Intense Orange, 1.90 cts round flower brilliant cuts measuring 5.9 mm in diameter each, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A matching pair of intense orange garnets that resemble fine spessartite garnet but at a small fraction of the price.
Priced at $15/carat or $28.50/pair of gems
   
13334 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Lt Orangish Gold, 5.03 cts oval cut measuring 12.1x8.9x6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. These garnets resemble fine imperial topaz but at a small fraction of the price. Similar garnets now coming out of eastern Africa and
are commanding much higher prices.
Priced at $30/carat or $150.90/gem
16210 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Lt Orangish Gold, 3.30 cts checkerboard cushion cut measuring 9.4x7.9x5.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A lighter tone garnet with the look of a much more expensive imperial topaz.
Priced at $25/carat or $82.50/gem
8937 Hessonite Garnet,
Md lt Golden Yellow, 3.46 cts checkerboard oval cut measuring 10.1x8.9x5.9 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An inexpensive, golden hessonite
in the popular checkerboard oval cut. Priced at $25/carat or $86.50/gem



16289 Hessonite Garnets (2),
Md Orangish Yellow, 13.11 cts fancy hexagon cuts measuring 15.0x8.7x6.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A matching pair of exceptional hessonites that would make an attractive set with #16277 hessonite listed above.
Priced at $40/carat or $524.40/pair of gems
15759 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Yellowish Orange, 8.34 cts oval cut measuring 14.0x10.7x7.4 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger hessonite of very fine yellowish orange color and containing typical inclusions for this member of the garnet family.
Priced at $30/carat or $250.20/gem
12623 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Lt Orangish Gold, 2.32 cts oval cut measuring 9.6x7.4x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A golden hessonite with the appearance of a fine imperial topaz.
Priced at $20/carat or $46.40/gem
15155 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Lt Golden Orange, 2.13 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.2z7.2x5.1 mm, v lt incl,from Sri Lanka. A well cut and bright gem with the typical “roiling” inclusions.
Priced at $25/carat or $53.25/gem
8959 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Lt Golden Orange, 6.12 cts checkerboard oval cut measuring 13.0x10.0x6.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A well cut hessonite with the
look of a fine imperial topaz.
Priced at $35/carat or $214.20/gem
   
Pyrospessartite "Malaya" Garnets  
7989 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Reddish Orange, 2.15 cts oval cut measuring 8.9x6.6x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A “Malaya” garnet of fine flame color and at a very reasonable price for these popular members of the garnet family.
Priced at $50/carat or $107.50/gem
8249 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 1.52 cts oval cut measuring 8.1x6.4x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A “flame” color garnet also known as a “malaya” garnet.
Priced at $50/carat or $76.00/gem
16323 Pyrospessartite “Malaya” Garnet, Md Dk Pinkish/Orangish Red, 1.09 cts
blunted pear cut measuring 7.7x5.2x3.5 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This gem was custom cut in the United States with a very unusual facet pattern. The cut resembles a pear cut with the pointed tip blunted by facets.
Priced at $90/carat or $98.10/gem
16548 Pyrospessartite “Umbalite” Garnets (2),
Md Pink, 1.59 cts round flower
brilliant cuts measuring 5.5x3.5 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. Umbalite is the name that has been coined to separate these fine pink garnets that are lighter in tone than similar garnets originating from other locations.
Priced at $50/carat or $79.50/pair of gems
16716 Pyrospessartite “Malaya” Garnet,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 1.67 cts oval cut
measuring 7.5x5.8x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. An inexpensive Malaya garnet of fine flame color.
Priced at $50/carat or $83.50/gem
   
Rhodolite Garnets  
12432 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Purplish Pink, 20.24 cts oval cut measuring 16.1x12.9x11.3 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This is one of the finest color rhodolite garnet we have offered. The color is an intense reddish pink marred only be a single, small crystal inclusion.
Priced at $90/carat or $1,821.60/gem
14977 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Pink, 2.28 cts oval cut measuring 8.4x6.6x4.9 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very fine pink rhodolite of a size that would be perfect in a ring setting.
Priced at $25/carat or $57.00/gem
16273 Rhodolite Garnets (2),
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 6.50 cts oval cuts measuring 10.0x8.0x5.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A matching pair of inexpensive rhodolite garnets of deep pinkish red color.
Priced at $25/carat or $162.50/pair of gems
16285 Rhodolite Garnets (2),
Dk Pinkish Red, 5.55 cts round flower brilliant cuts measuring 8.3x4.9 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A matching pair of fine rhodolites for earrings.
Priced at $25/carat or $138.75/pair of gems
13279 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Red, 13.09 cts cushion cut measuring 13.2x12.1x8.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A rich red rhodolite with a touch of pink.
Priced at $60/carat or $785.40/gem
13764 Rhodolite Garnet,
Dk Pinkish Red, 16.16 cts shield cut measuring 19.9x12.4x9.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger, inexpensive rhodolite garnet in a custom shield
cut for a unique pendant setting.
Priced at $30/carat or $484.80/gem
15371 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Reddish Pink, 2.43 cts oval cut measuring 8.6x7.1x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A pink rhodolite with a strong red overtone.
Priced at $25/carat or $60.75/gem
16714 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Pink, 2.39 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.2x4.9 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional rhodolite of strong pink color and fine brilliance.
Priced at $30/carat or $71.70/gem
6161 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 10.17 cts oval cut measuring 15.7x11.0x7.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A larger rhodolite garnet from Tanzania that does not contain the silk that is characteristic in most rhodolites from this location.
Priced at $40/carat or $406.80/gem
   
Spessartite Garnet  
15568 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Lt Intense Orange, 2.68 cts oval cut measuring 9.1x7.0x4.5 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. The spessartite garnets from Nigeria are becoming scarce now that the deposit is exhausted. This gem is an exceptional spessartite from this location both in intensity of color and the eye clean clarity.
Priced at $160/carat or $428.80/gem
15036 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Reddish Orange, 1.35 cts emerald cut measuring 7.7x4.8x3.2 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A rich reddish orange garnet of intense color and fine clarity.
Priced at $50/carat or $67.50/gem
16164 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Lt Yellowish Orange, 1.07 cts round cut measuring 5.9x3.7 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A very fine spessartite from Longido, Tanzania with intense color in a lighter tone.
Priced at $60/carat or $64.20/gem
13335 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Intense Yellowish Orange, 1.72 cts oval cut measuring 7.5x5.7x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A “Mandarin” orange spessartite of fine clarity.
Priced at $60/carat or $103.20/gem
2249 Spessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 2.95 cts pear cut measuring 11.9x7.0x5.1 mm, lt incl, from Nepal. A darker spessartite garnet from an unusual location.
Priced at $40/carat or $118.00/gem
   
Tsavorite Garnets  
15691 Tsavorite Garnet,
Md Green, 1.07 cts oval cut measuring 6.2x4.9x4.2 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A one carat size tsavorite garnet of intense medium green color.
Priced at $300/carat or $321.00/gem
16696 Tsavorite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Green, 0.40 cts cushion cut measuring 4.4x3.8x2.6 mm, eye clean, from Kenya. A smaller Kenyan tsavorite of very rich, intense green color.
Priced at $150/carat or $60.00/gem
16555 Tsavorite Garnet,
Dk Green, 1.94 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.9x6.0x4.4 mm, lt incl, from Kenya. This gem was one of the bargains we found in Tucson. A dark green garnet in an antique cushion cut. Priced at $150/carat or $291.00/gem
16516 Tsavorite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Green, 1.22 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.7x5.7x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A very fine tsavorite garnet of the finest intense green color.
Priced at $500/carat or $610.00/gem
15698 Tsavorite Garnet,
Md Green, 1.14 cts cushion cut measuring 6.6x5.3x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A bright green, chromium rich garnet.
Priced at $300/carat or $342.00/gem
15856 Tsavorite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Green, 1.20 cts oval cut measuring 7.6x6.0x2.9 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A fine intense green garnet. We’ve reduced the price on this gem.
Priced at $300/carat or $360.00/gem
15863 Tsavorite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Green, 1.65 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.6x5.4x4.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A very fine tsavorite of intense green color and only a very slight inclusion.
Priced at $300/carat or $495.00/gem
Iolites  
16466 Iolite,
Dk Violetish Blue, 2.09 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.3x5.7 mm v lt incl, from India. A fine round iolite of classic deep violetish blue color.
Priced at $30/carat or $62.70/gem
15792 Iolite,
Md Dk Violetish Blue, 1.35 cts oval cut measuring 10.1x6.0x4.0 mm, eye
clean, from Tanzania. A fine ommercially cut iolite of classic violetish blue color.
Priced at $40/carat or $54.00/gem
11476 Iolite,
Dk Violetish Blue, 19.91 cts emerald scissors cut measuring 22.1x13.7x8.4
mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A larger iolite of deep, characteristic violetish blue
color.
Priced at $60/carat or $1,194.60/gem
16753 Iolite,
Dk Violetish Blue, 1.72 cts oval cut measuring 9.0x7.0x4.9 mm, eye clean,
from India. A calibrated oval iolite of classic deep violetish blue color.
Priced at $35/carat or $60.20/gem
   
Kunzite  
16327 Kunzite,
Lt Pink, 5.38 cts fat pear cut measuring 11.7x10.6x6.1 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A cleft in this gem would make it a heart cut. This gem displays fine clarity
and classic color for a kunzite.
Priced at $12/carat or $64.56/gem
   
Moonstones  
4153 Moonstone,
Colorless w/White Sheen, 33.87 cts oval cabochon measuring 26.0x19.3x8.1 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A top quality, transparent moonstone cabochon in a very large size.
Priced at $12/carat or $406.44/gem
   
Morganite  
12604 Morganite,
Lt Pink, 19.61 cts cushion cut measuring 23.3x13.1x9.1 mm eye clean, from Brazil. This is an exceptional morganite in color and clarity and would make an excellent pendant when accented with diamonds.
Priced at $50/carat or $980.50/gem
13058 Morganite,
Md Lt Orangish Pink, 35.21 cts fancy square step cut measuring 20.5x20.2 x12.5 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A larger morganite of unusual cut and fine
clarity.
Priced at $35/carat or $1,232.35/gem
16623 Morganites (3),
Lt Orangish Pink, 9.80 cts trilliant cuts, 1 measuring 12.9x12.9x7.7 mm and 2 measuring 8.8x8.8x5.6 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This is an attractive three piece set consisting of a very fine center gem and matching trilliants. A well cut combination that will make a fine set of earrings and pendant.
Priced at $40/ct or $392.00/set of gems
15511 Morganite,
Lt Peach, 3.61 cts pear cut measuring 13.7x8.8x6.1 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A fine pear cut morganite well suited for setting in a pendant.
Priced at $35/carat or $126.35/gem
15463 Morganite,
Lt Pink, 3.84 cts cushion cut measuring 10.8x9.7x5.7 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A very fine morganite of delicate pink color.
Priced at $40/carat or $153.60/gem
15509 Morganite,
Lt Orangish Pink, 5.15 cts emerald cut measuring 15.1x8.1x5.5 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A light peach color morganite of fine cutting and clarity. Priced at $35/carat or $180.25/gem
14910 Morganites (2),
Lt Pink, 1.77 cts oval cuts measuring 7.2x5.9x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. This pair of gems display very fine color for morganites this small.
Priced at $50/carat or $88.50/pair of gems
16132 Morganite,
Lt Orangish Pink, 4.93 cts cushion cut measuring 12.6x9.2x6.2 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A fine peach color morganite that is both well cut and clean.
Priced at $30/carat or $147.90/gem
16475 Morganite,
Lt Orangish Pink, 5.43 cts pear cut measuring 18.0x10.1x6.0 mm, eye
clean, from Nigeria. A peach color morganite of perfect size for a pendant setting.
Priced at $35/carat or $190.05/gem
15923 Morganite,
Lt Orangish Pink, 2.81 cts pear cut measuring 12.9x8.1x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A popular member of the beryl family.
Priced at $30/carat or $84.30/gem
13022 Morganite,
Md Lt Orangish Pink, 23.26 cts fan cut measuring 29.0x19.1x11.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A fine morganite in an unusual, designer cut destined for a
unique jewelry mounting.
Priced at $35/carat or $814.10/gem
   
Opals  
16746 Opal,
Multicolors, 0.96 cts long pear cabochon measuring 11.4x4.3x2.8 mm, eye
clean, from Lightning Ridge, Australia. An exceptional opal with a strong play of
multicolors.
Priced at $200/carat or $192.00/gem
   
Peridots  
15025 Peridot,
Md Intense Yellowish Green, 4.20 cts oval cut measuring 10.5x8.8x6.9
mm, v lt incl, from Pakistan. A bright and intense peridot with a few very light needle inclusions.
Priced at $30/carat or $126.00/gem
15922 Peridot,
Md Green, 1.77 cts oval cut measuring 8.5x6.5x4.6 mm, eye clean, from
Tanzania. Tanzanian peridots have a weaker yellow overtone than similar gems from Pakistan or Arizona.
Priced at $25/carat or $44.25/gem
15921 Peridot,
Md Green, 1.42 cts marquise cut measuring 10.6x5.6x3.9 mm, eye clean,
from Tanzania. A fine Tanzanian peridot that is favored for its strong green color and subtle yellow overtone.
Priced at $25/carat or $35.50/gem
15883 Peridot,
Md Green, 1.94 cts marquise cut measuring 11.9x6.0x4.3 mm, v lt incl,
from Tanzania. A peridot without the strong yellow overtones found in gems from most locations.
Priced at $25/carat or $48.50/gem
16525 Peridot,
Md Yellowish Green, 0.66 cts pear cut measuring 7.4x4.5x3.0 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. A fine peridot cut from rough recovered at our claim in Park
County, Colorado. The vest majority of rough found will cut under a half carat in size so this is a larger gem for the location.
Priced at $40/carat or $26.40/gem
13952 Peridot,
Md Yellowish Green, 2.03 cts cushion cut measuring 7.6x6.4x4.8 mm, eye clean from Pakistan. An inexpensive, 2 carat peridot from this source currently
producing some of the finest peridot in the world.
Priced at $25/carat or $50.75/gem
16673 Peridot,
Md Yellowish Green, 0.77 cts oval cut measuring 6.8x4.8x3.3 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. A larger gem for this location that produces mostly very small
gems.
Priced at $50/carat or $38.50/gem
16710 Peridot,
Md Yellowish Green, 1.38 cts pear cut measuring 10.1x6.8x3.5 mm, eye
clean, from Tanzania. A peridot from a source that produce what is describes as “apple” green gems.
Priced at $25/carat or $34.50/gem
16700 Peridot,
Md Yellowish Green, 0.63 cts oval cut measuring 6.6x4.6x3.0 mm, eye
clean, from Colorado. A larger size for this location where carat size gems are extremely rare.
Priced at $50/carat or $31.50/gem
   
Quartz  
15880 Quartz,
Colorless, 70.03 cts barred emerald brilliant cut measuring 29.4x22.1x17.5 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger quartz gem of fine cutting and an inexpensive per carat price.
Priced at $2/carat or $140.06/gem
16258 Smoky Quartz,
Md Brown, 13.69 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 18.0x12.8x9.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A well cut gem of this common member of the quartz family.
Priced at $3/carat or $41.07/gem
   
Rubies  
3906 Ruby,
Md Intense Red, 0.52 cts oval cut measuring 4.8x3.9x3.1 mm, v lt incl, from
Burma. A very fine half carat size ruby with intense red color.
Priced at $500/carat or $260.00/gem
   
Sapphires  
Blue Sapphires  
8595 Sapphire,
Md Dk Intense Blue, 2.07 cts oval cut measuring 7.6x5.8x5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A heated sapphire of fine intense color.
Priced at $500/carat or $1,035.00/gem
2383 Sapphire (n),
Dk Blue, 2.93 cts oval cut measuring 8.5x6.9x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This is a very fine, natural, untreated sapphire of deep blue color.
Priced at $500/carat or $1,465.00.gem
12399 Sapphire,
Md Blue, 1.63 cts pear cut measuring 8.0x5.4x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A natural, untreated blue sapphire that was mined near Kolonne during the
sapphire rush of 2003.
Priced at $300/carat or $489.00/gem
13344 Sapphire,
Md Dk Intense Purplish Blue, 2.25 cts oval cut measuring 8.5x6.7x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This sapphire displays the color of a top tanzanite
although much more durable and at a much lower price. This gem has been heated.
Priced at $400/carat or $900.00/gem
10849 Sapphire (n),
Dk Violetish Blue, 3.38 cts cushion cut measuring 9.7x7.9x4.5 mm, lt incl, from Madagascar. This is a natural, untreated sapphire that displays a color shift from deep blue in daylight to a violetish blue under incandescent light.
Priced at $150/carat or $507.00/gem
   
Pink Sapphires  
11030 Sapphire,
Md Intense Pink, 1.37 cts oval cut measuring 7.3x5.5x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A very fine pink sapphire both in color and clarity. (heated)
Priced at $350/carat or $479.50/gem
7273 Sapphire,
Md Intense Hot Pink, 1.73 cts oval cut measuring 8.2x5.8x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. Pink sapphires do not get any more intense in color than this gem.
Priced at $600/carat or $1,038.00/gem
15849 Sapphire,
Md Orangish/Brownish Pink, 1.03 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x5.9x3.2 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. This gem displays a color shift from brownish pink under daylight to an orangish pink under incandescent light.
Priced at $200/carat or $206.00/gem
16284A Sapphire (n),
Md Pink, 1.14 cts oval cut measuring 6.8x5.4x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. This is an exceptional pink sapphire in color, cut and clarity and is
made even more special by it being 100% natural. This gem has not been heated or
treated in any manner.
Priced at $250/carat or $285.00/gem
16385 Sapphire,
Md Intense Pink, 2.15 cts oval cut measuring 8.1x6.5x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A very fine, natural, untreated Madagascar pink sapphire in an excellent size for a ring.
Priced at $500/carat or $1,075.00/gem
15048 Sapphires (2),
Md Pink, 1.40 cts oval cuts measuring ~6.0x4.5 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A well matched pair of intense pink sapphires that would make stunning
earrings.
Priced at $150/carat or $210.00/pair of gems
16513 Sapphire (n),
Md Dk Purplish Pink, 1.36 cts oval cut measuring 7.7x6.0x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. Another fine, untreated, natural sapphire from Madagascar with a pink body color and a strong purple overtone.
Priced at $200/carat or $272.00/gem
10758 Sapphire,
Md Purplish Pink, 3.48 cts oval cut measuring 9.9x8.2x5.4 mm, v lt incl, Sri Lanka. A larger size, fancy color sapphire in a fine cut.
Priced at $150/carat or $522.00/gem
14453 Sapphire,
Md Intense Purplish Pink, 1.74 cts oval cut measuring 8.3x6.5x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A clean sapphire of intense color. This gem has been subjected to low heat treatment.
Priced at $200/carat or $348.00/gem
15854 Sapphire,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Pink, 1.08 cts oval cut measuring 7.3x5.4x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A very fine sapphire that borders on being a ruby. The color is rich and intense!
Priced at $300/carat or $324.00/gem
4897 Sapphire,
Md Dk Purplish Pink, 0.92 cts oval cut measuring 5.8x4.9x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This is a plum color sapphire from the mines near Songea,
Tanzania that have produced some unusual sapphires over the years.
Priced at $100/carat or $92.00/gem
   
Orange Sapphires  
15672 Sapphire,
Md Intense Yellowish Orange, 1.42 cts oval cut measuring 8.1x5.7x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This heated sapphire displays intense yellowish orange color.
Priced at $200/carat or $284.00/gem

6747 Sapphire,
Md Intense Orange, 2.83 cts cushion cut measuring 9.9x5.8x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A heated sapphire of very intense orange hue.
Priced at $180/carat or $509.40/gem
13706 Sapphire,
Md Intense Orange, 1.71 cts oval cut measuring 7.5x6.0x4.4 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional, intense orange sapphire of very fine clarity. We believe this sapphire has been heated.
Priced at $150/carat or $256.50/gem
13708 Sapphire,
Md Yellowish Orange, 2.02 cts oval cut measuring 8.5x6.2x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An attractive orange sapphire with a strong yellow overtone.
Priced at $250/carat or $505.00/gem
16510 Sapphire,
Md Pinkish Orange, 0.55 cts pear cut measuring 6.0x4.2x2.3 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. An African “padparascha” sapphire from the Umba River Valley of
Tanzania.
Priced at $150/carat or $82.50/gem
8379 Sapphire,
Md Dk Orange, 1.72 cts oval cut measuring 8.2x6.4x4.5 mm, v lt incl,
from Tanzania. A natural, untreated, Tanzanian sapphire with a very slight pinkish overtone.
Priced at $400/carat or $688.00/gem
10850 Sapphire,
V Lt Orange, 2.08 cts oval cut measuring 8.4x6.3x4.5 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A near colorless sapphire with a slight orangish tint.
Priced at $90/carat or $187.20/gem
16416 Sapphire,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 1.77 cts round diamond brilliant cut measuring
7.5x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. This gem would be a fine padparascha sapphire if it wasn’t for the darker color tone. A natural, untreated sapphire at a very good price.
Priced at $200/carat or $354.00/gem
Padparascha Sapphires  
16375 Sapphire, Padparascha,
Md Orangish Pink, 1.56 cts oval cut measuring 8.4x6.5x3.3 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. An exceptional padparascha sapphire with a color that is natural and untreated. We do not see padparascha sapphire of this color very
often.
Priced at $700/carat or $1,092.00/gem
13926 Sapphire, Padparascha,
Md Pinkish Orange, 1.42 cts oval cut measuring 7.8x5.9x3.8 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. This gem has quite the color shift appearing like a fine padparascha sapphire under incandescent light and becoming more orange under natural daylight. This is a natural, untreated sapphire.
Priced at $300/carat or $426.00/gem
   
Yellow Sapphires  
15232 Sapphire (h),
Md Intense Orangish Yellow, 4.33 cts cushion cut measuring 9.7x7.8x5.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This gem has been heat treated to an intense orangish yellow color. Prices for even heated gems have increased dramatically during
the past few years.
Priced at $500/carat or $2,165.00/gem
15237 Sapphire,
V Lt Yellow, 7.18 cts oval cut measuring 12.6x10.4x7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A natural, untreated sapphire with just a slight yellow hue. A well cut,
larger, natural yellow gem.
Priced at $150/carat or $1,077.00/gem
15217 Sapphire,
Md Lt Yellow, 1.37 cts oval cut measuring 7.3x6.2x3.4 mm,eye clean,
from Sri Lanka. A natural, untreated sapphire of canary yellow color.
Priced at $150/carat or $205.50/gem
16284B Sapphire (n),
Md Yellow, 1.51 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x6.4x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. Another natural, untreated sapphire of exceptional color.
Priced at $150/carat or $226.50/gem
15254 Sapphire,
Md Intense Yellow, 1.45 cts oval cut measuring 7.4x6.3x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A heated sapphire of intense canary yellow color.
Priced at
$180/carat or $261.00/gem
12563 Sapphire,
Md Intense Orangish Yellow, 1.98 cts pear cut measuring 8.5x7.4x4.0 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A heated sapphire of intense color.
Priced at $125/carat or $247.50/gem
16302 Sapphire (n),
Md Yellow, 0.97 cts pear cut measuring 7.8x5.3x3.2 mm, eye clean, from Australia. A natural, untreated yellow sapphire of fine medium color tone.
Priced at $200/carat or $194.00/gem
10759 Sapphire,
Md Lt Yellow, 3.48 cts oval cut measuring 10.7x7.7x4.7 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. An untreated, natural sapphire of lighter yellow color. Priced at $90/carat or $313.20/gem
   
Purple Sapphires  
10761 Sapphire,
Md Bluish Purple, 2.41 cts cushion cut measuring 7.8x7.6x4.3 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An unusual color for a sapphire in a nice size and clarity for a
special ring setting.
Priced at $200/carat or $482.00/gem
16412 Sapphire,
Md Bluish Purple, 1.39 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.9x3.7 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine, natural sapphire with the color of a tanzanite but with more durability.
Priced at $250/carat or $347.50/gem
Colorless Sapphires  
Green Sapphires  
15498 Sapphire,
Md Yellowish Green, 0.88 cts oval cut measuring 6.7x4.7x3.4 mm, eye
clean, from Australia. A very fine natural green sapphire from down under.
Priced at $90/carat or $79.20/gem
Particolor Sapphires  
16301 Sapphire, Particolor,
Md Intense Yellow/Blue, 2.18 cts oval cut measuring 9.0x6.5x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Australia. A natural, unheated sapphire that is dominated by a strong intense yellow hue and with a slight amount of blue.
Priced at $250/carat or $545.00/gem
11383 Sapphire,
Dk Grayish/Greenish Blue, 2.55 cts oval cut measuring 9.5x7.3x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This natural, untreated sapphire displays flashes of both green and gray. An inexpensive sapphire in today’s market.
Priced at $90/carat or $229.50/gem
   
Smoky Quartz  
   
Spinels  
Cobalt Spinels  
16000 Spinel, Cobalt,
Dk Intense Blue, 5.22 cts oval cut measuring 11.4x8.3x6.9 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. We have not seen any new cobalt spinel offered during the past
six months. This is an exceptional gem with intense blue color and the characteristic purple flashes under incandescent light.
Priced at $900/carat or $4,698.00/gem
16419 Spinel, Cobalt,
Dk Intense Blue, 1.26 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.7x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very fine cobalt spinel of intense blue color that displays a strong purple flash under incandescent light.
Priced at $300/carat or $378.00/gem
16370 Spinels, Cobalt (2),
Dk Intense Blue, 0.76 cts round flower brilliant cuts measuring ~4.7x2.7 mm each, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A rare matching pair of fine cobalt spinels for accents or earrings.
Priced at $300/carat or $228.00/pair of gems
16461 Spinel, Cobalt,
Dk Purplish Blue, 1.67 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.9x5.8x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. The availability of these rare members of the spinel family is rapidly declining. A well cut gem that displays the classic blue with
purple highlight for which cobalt spinels are known.
Priced at $250/carat or $417.50/gem
16676 Spinel, Cobalt,
Dk Intense Blue, 0.34 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 4.5x2.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A bright blue cobalt spinel at a price and size
that is very affordable.
Priced at $250/carat or $85.00/gem
16660 Spinel, Cobalt,
Dk Intense Blue, 0.46 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 4.8x2.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. We have been acquiring most of the cobalt spinels
we have seen since the announcement that the deposit in Sri Lanka has been exhausted. A very fine smaller cobalt spinel at a most reasonable price.
Priced at $250/carat or $115.00/gem
Blue Spinels  
10736 Spinel,
Dk Blue, 16.43 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.0x14.0x10.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger, dark blue spinel of fine color and containing several very small crystal inclusions.
Priced at $70/carat or $1,150.10/gem
6750 Spinel,
Dk Blue, 10.87 cts oval cut measuring 16.3x13.1x7.3 mm, v lt incl, from
Sri Lanka. A dark blue spinel in a larger size and at an excellent price for a gem of this size.
Priced at $80/carat or $869.60/gem
15714 Spinel,
Md Dk Grayish Blue, 3.02 cts oval cut measuring 10.3x7.7x4.8 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. This color is often referred to as “gun barrel” blue and is very
popular as a gem for a man’s ring. A beautiful spinel of natural, untreated color.
Priced at $60/carat or $181.20/gem
14419 Spinel,
Md Dk Blue, 1.28 cts oval cut measuring 7.2x5.7x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A bright blue spinel of fine clarity and cutting.
Priced at $60/carat or $76.80/gem
Red Spinels  
16384 Spinel,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 1.86 cts oval cut measuring 8.2x6.6x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Burma. A very fine Burmese red spinel with a slight orangish overtone.
Priced at $200/carat or $372.00/gem
16204 Spinel,
Md Dk Red, 0.76 cts cushion cut measuring 6.3x4.8x3.0 mm, eye clean,
from Burma. A fine Burmese spinel of the popular red hue.
Priced at $80/carat or $60.80/gem
15831 Spinel,
Md Orangish Red, 1.51 cts oval cut measuring 8.3x6.7x3.5 mm, eye clean, from Burma. A very fine Burmese spinel in color. The cut was probably done in
Burma and does not do justice to the impressive color and clarity of this gem.
Priced at $200/carat or $302.00/gem
15832 Spinel,
Md Intense Orangish Red, 1.12 cts oval cut measuring 7.3x6.0x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Burma. An intense red spinel with an attractive orange overtone.
Priced at $200/carat or $224.00/gem
   
Pink Spinels  
16167 Spinel,
Md Pink, 1.00 cts oval cut measuring 6.6x5.4x3.5 mm, eye clean, from
Tanzania. A vibrant pink spinel from a source currently producing some of the finest spinels found anywhere.
Priced at $80/carat or $80.00/gem
13626 Spinel,
Md Dk Reddish Pink, 3.39 cts oval cut measuring 9.8x8.1x5.5 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A deep pink spinel with a strong reddish overtone. An exceptional Sri Lankan spinel.
Priced at $250/carat or $847.50/gem
13996 Spinel,
Md Purplish Pink, 2.53 cts round brilliant cut measuring 8.6x5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A pink spinel with a purplish overtone in a round diamond brilliant cut.
Priced at $50/carat or $126.50/gem
16278 Spinel,
Md Dk Purplish Pink, 2.06 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.0x6.7x4.1 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An attractive spinel in a brilliant emerald cut.
Priced at $60/carat or $123.60/gem
13772 Spinel,
Md Purplish Pink, 2.30 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 7.6x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A bright pink spinel with a purplish overtone.
Priced at $60/carat or $138.00/gem
16719 Spinel,
Dk Purplish Pink, 3.16 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.8x5.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger, dark spinel of a purplish pink color that is
characteristic of spinels.
Priced at $50/carat or $158.00/gem
   
Purple Spinels  
16010 Spinel,
Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 4.43 cts oval cut measuring 11.5x8.7x6.2 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger spinel with a fine purple body color that displays flashes
of pink.
Priced at $125/carat pr $553.75/gem
15168 Spinel,
Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 2.21 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 7.9x5.1 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An attractive purple spinel with a strong pinkish
overtone.
Priced at $60/carat or $132.60/gem
16592 Spinel,
Md Pinkish Purple, 2.42 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.1x4.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine purple spinel with a strong pinkish overtone.
Priced at $50/carat or $121.00/gem
   
Other Spinels  
Sunstones  
16497 Sunstone,
Md Reddish Orange, 3.26 cts pear cut measuring 12.3x9.0x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. An exceptional, bright orange sunstone with a strong red overtone.
Priced at $80/carat or $260.80/gem
16496 Sunstone,
Md Intense Orangish Red, 3.78 cts trilliant cut measuring 11.3x11.3x6.4 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. An exceptional sunstone that lacks any of the schiller that is found in most sunstones from Oregon.
Priced at $150/carat or $567.00/gem
16498 Sunstone,
Md Orangish Red, 2.74 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.1x6.9x5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A very fine, inexpensive sunstone in today’s
market. A great pendant gem.
Priced at $80/carat or $219.20/gem
15915 Sunstone,
Md Pinkish Red, 0.82 cts marquise cut measuring 9.9x4.9x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A very fine Oregon sunstone of attractive pinkish red color. Priced at $80/carat or $65.60/gem
16187 Sunstone,
Lt Orange, 1.47 cts emerald cut measuring 8.9x6.0x3.9 mm, v lt incl,
from Oregon. A well cut, inexpensive sunstone with just a very slight amount of schiller.
Priced at $30/carat or $44.10/gem
16240 Sunstone,
Md Pinkish Orange, 3.51 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 10.4x10.4x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. Since the revelation of diffusion treatments of labradorite and andesine came to light, gems with very light amounts of schiller have become more desirable as they indicate the natural, untreated nature of the gems.
Priced at $80/carat or $280.80/gem
16226 Sunstone,
Md Lt Orange, 5.29 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.6x7.9 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A well cut sunstone with a medium light color and very light schiller.
Priced at $50/carat or $264.50/gem
16325 Sunstone,
Lt Pink, 3.00 cts fancy shield cut measuring 10.1x9.2x5.6 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A custom cut sunstone in a very unique facet pattern.
Priced at $40/carat or $120.00/gem
15734 Sunstone,
Md Reddish Orange, 2.38 cts marquise cut measuring 13.8x6.8x5.1 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A very fine sunstone of medium color tone and minimal
schiller.
Priced at $50/carat or $119.00/gem
16442 Sunstone,
Md Orangish Red, 2.25 cts pear cut measuring 11.6x7.5x5.4 mm, lt incl, from Oregon. A fine sunstone of excellent color and light schiller inclusions as an
assurance that the gem is natural and untreated.
Priced at $50/carat or $112.50/gem
16473 Sunstone,
Md Orangish Pink, 1.45 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.5x5.2 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. An attractive sunstone of medium orangish pink color and
excellent clarity.
Priced at $60/carat or $87.00/gem
16499 Sunstone,
Md Reddish Orange, 1.62 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.9x6.2x4.3 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A beautiful gem with a very light amount of schiller.
Priced at $90/carat or $145.80/gem
16501 Sunstone,
Md Orangish Red, 2.30 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 9.0x5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A fine sunstone of “Padparascha” color.
Priced at $90/carat or $207.00/gem
   
Tanzanites  
16478 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Purplish Blue, 0.80 cts oval cut measuring 6.4x5.2x3.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. We listed this gem in February and had it on hold and are now
returning it to our inventory. A great price for a tanzanite of this size.
Priced at $250/carat or $200.00/gem
16245 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Purplish Blue, 0.74 cts oval cut measuring 6.2x5.0x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A sub carat size tanzanite of very fine color and clarity.
Priced at $250/carat or $185.00/gem
16247 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Purplish Blue, 0.62 cts oval cut measuring 6.5x4.1x2.9 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A very fine, smaller tanzanite at a very reasonable price in
today’s market.
Priced at $250/carat or $155.00/gem
5073 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Orangish Brown, 2.23 cts pear cut measuring 8.9x6.6x6.0 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. This gem contains two flaws that prohibit it from being heated
and would require careful setting but if you want to display the color of an unheated tanzanite then this is the gem for you.
Priced at $60/carat or $133.80/gem
Topaz  
Imperial Topaz  
14094 Topaz, Imperial (2),
Md Intense Orange, 2.73 cts pear cuts measuring 8.6x6.3x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A matching pair of intense orange topaz for earrings.
Priced at $200/carat or $546.00/pair of gems
16627 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Intense Orange, 2.87 cts trilliant cut measuring 8.9x8.7x6.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An exceptional, orange topaz with very fine cutting and clarity.
Priced at $300/carat or $861.00/gem
15752 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Pinkish Orange, 3.39 cts oval cut measuring 9.6x7.8x6.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A very fine orange topaz with a very slight pinkish overtone.
Priced at $350/carat or $1,186.50/gem
16646 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Orangish Yellow, 1.02 cts oval cut measuring 7.1x5.0x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A small calibrated topaz of stable color and ready for setting.
Priced at $70/carat or $71.40/gem
9656 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Lt Yellow, 3.74 cts emerald cut measuring 11.7x7.2x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. An inexpensive imperial topaz in today’s market with fine,
straw yellow color.
Priced at $60/carat or $224.40/gem
16178 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Yellow, 2.06 cts long oval cut measuring 11.8x5.5x3.7 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A long oval cut topaz with fine yellow color and a very slight orangish overtone.
Priced at $80/carat or $164.80/gem
15879 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Orangish Yellow, 1.32 cts oval cut measuring 7.4x5.5x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An attractive, carat size imperial topaz with a bright orangish yellow hue.
Priced at $80/carat or $105.60/gem
12725 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Lt Yellowish Orange, 1.67 cts oval cut measuring 8.9x6.5x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A bright imperial topaz from the mines in the vicinity of Ouro Preto. We were surprised how few imperial topaz we saw in Tucson this year.
Priced at $70/carat or $116.90/gem
12725D Topaz, Imperial,
Md Lt Orangish Yellow, 2.52 cts oval cut measuring 9.9x6.7x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A strong yellow natural topaz with a very slight orangish overtone.
Priced at $70/carat or $176.40/gem
16732 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Orange, 1.06 cts pear cut measuring 9.2x4.9x2.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A fine orange topaz with a hint of pink.
Priced at $60/carat or $63.60/gem
12725F Topaz, Imperial,
Md Intense Orangish Yellow, 1.91 cts long oval cut measuring 10.2x5.6x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A classic imperial topaz where the orange hue is concentrated on the ends.
Priced at $70/carat or $133.70/gem
15088 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Orangish Yellow, 1.96 cts oval cut measuring 9.3x6.1x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A very fine topaz with a strong yellow body color and an
attractive orange overtone.
Priced at $80/carat or $156.80/gem
15089 Topaz, Imperial,
Md Orangish Yellow, 1.53 cts pear cut measuring 11.4x5.1x3.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A long, pear cut gem that is well suited for a pendant setting.
Priced at $80/carat or $122.40/gem
   
Other Topaz  
10963 Topaz,
Colorless, 43.21 cts shield cut measuring 25.0x23.1x13.7 mm, v lt incl, from Colorado. A large, well cut Colorado topaz with a very slight sherry overtone.
Priced at $8/carat or $345.68/gem
16654 Topaz,
Colorless, 9.88 cts oval cut measuring 14.3x11.2x8.0 mm, eye clean, from
Sri Lanka. A bright, silvery topaz of fine cutting and clarity.
Priced at $5/carat or $49.40/gem
16330 Topaz,
Md Brownish Orange, 3.98 cts oval cut measuring 10.9x8.9x5.5 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. This is a color stable topaz from Mexico that rivals fine imperial
topaz from Brazil. This source is one of the few in the world where this color does not fade in sunlight.
Priced at $60/carat or $238.80/gem
3793 Topaz,
Md Lt Brown, 8.49 cts briolette cut measuring 13.9x9.6 mm, eye clean,
from Sri Lanka. A natural color topaz in an unusual briolette cut.
Priced at $8/carat or $67.92/gem
   
Tourmalines  
Blue (Indicolite) Tourmaline  
16212 Tourmaline,
Md Intense Green Blue, 0.95 cts oval cut measuring 7.7x5.2x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. This gem appears as close as you can get to a fine cuprian
tourmaline but without the extremely high price. Check out the image of this gem on our website.
Priced at $150/carat or $142.50/gem

15750 Tourmalines, Indicolites (2),
Dk Greenish Blue, 4.22 cts oval cuts measuring ~9.2x7.1x5.0 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A matching pair of inexpensive indicolites.
Priced at $60/carat or $253.20/pair of gems.
14304 Tourmaline, Indicolite,
Dk Greenish blue, 1.39 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x5.2x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A fine indicolite tourmaline of strong blue color.
Priced at $90/carat or $125.10/gem
11219 Tourmaline,
Dk Green Blue, 1.27 cts oval cut measuring 7.9x5.9x4.0 mm, v lt incl, from Namibia. A darker teal tourmaline with a balance of blue and green tones.
Priced at $50/carat or $63.50/gem
Chrome Tourmaline  
16579 Tourmaline, Chrome,
Dk Intense Green, 1.75 cts antique cushion cut measuring 6.8x6.7x4.6 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. We acquired this gem because we thought we could offer it at a great price for a gem of this color and quality.
Priced at $60/carat or $105.00/gem
Paraiba Tourmaline  
Green Tourmaline  
13982 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Green, 4.38 cts emerald cut measuring 15.4x6.6x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A classic emerald cut tourmaline in fine, medium dark color.
Priced at $40/carat or $175.20/gem
16484 Tourmaline,
Md Green, 1.15 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.7x4.6x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Afghanistan. A bright green gem with a very slight bluish overtone.
Priced at $60/carat or $69.00/gem
11099 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Bluish Green, 1.39 cts oval cut measuring 8.1x6.2x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. An exceptional, Namibian tourmaline of highly sought after bluish green color.
Priced at $90/carat or $125.10/gem
16213 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Green, 1.48 cts diamond brilliant cut measuring 10.3x6.9x4.4 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. An Afghani tourmaline of grass greens color.
Priced at $40/carat or $59.20/gem
8952 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Green, 17.08 cts emerald cut measuring 17.2x11.6x9.6 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. An impressive green tourmaline that possesses just a hint of
copper on one end. Very reasonably priced for a tourmaline of this size.
Priced at $40/carat or $683.20/gem
10959 Tourmaline,
Dk Green, 7.09 cts long emerald cut measuring 27.9x5.6x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. Long emerald cut gems seem simple but are difficult to keep the
facets parallel.
Priced at $20/carat or $141.80/gem
15331 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Bluish Green, 1.36 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.7x5.3x3.2 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. An attractive teal color tourmaline at a reasonable price.
Priced at $80/carat or $108.80/gem

14090 Tourmaline,
Lt Intense Green, 4.28 cts pear cut measuring 13.7x8.5x5.9 mm, eye
clean, from Brazil. This is an unusual tourmaline in that it is light in color tone yet intense in hue.
Priced at $90/carat or $385.20/gem

7537 Tourmaline,
Md Bluish Green, 1.66 cts emerald cut measuring 12.9x4.8x3.0 mm, eye clean, from Afghanistan. A bright, intense green tourmaline in a long emerald cut from this source that is well known for producing fine tourmalines.
Priced at $60/carat or $99.60/gem
   
Bicolor Tourmaline  

7666 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Pinkish Brown/Green, 24.93 cts lozenge cut measuring 24.6x12.0x9.3 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A larger, bicolor Nigerian tourmaline that is
dominated by various shades of pinkish brown with approximately 10% green.
Priced at $40/carat or $997.20/gem
16624 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Dk Green/Gray, 2.85 cts fancy emerald cut measuring 11.9x6.0x4.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. We acquired this gem for its unusual bicolors. A rich medium dark green grades into a silvery gray on the opposite end. This is the first
of this color combination we have seen.
Priced at $60/carat or $171.00/gem
16083 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Gray/Dk Green, 13.76 cts emerald cut measuring 22.6x9.0x7.3 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. We acquired this tourmaline for its unusual colors for a bicolor gem.
Priced at $30/carat or $412.80/gem
   
Pink Tourmaline  
7687 Tourmaline,
Md Pink, 19.85 cts cushion cut measuring 20.0x15.9x9.1 mm, eye
clean, from Nigeria. A larger pink Nigerian tourmaline that displays a stronger pink
dichroic color on the end.
Priced at $70/carat or $1,389.50/gem
15536 Tourmaline,
Md Pink, 8.60 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 23.3x7.3x6.4 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A long emerald brilliant cut gem that would make a fine pendant.
Priced at $40/carat or $344.00/gem
15496 Tourmaline,
Md Lt Pink, 13.49 cts checkerboard emerald cut measuring 17.6x11.0x9.0 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. A beautiful pink tourmaline in a larger size and unusual crown facet pattern for an emerald cut gem.
Priced at $50/carat or $674.50/gem
   
Rubellite Tourmaline  
7758 Tourmaline, Rubellite,
Dk Pinkish Red, 4.64 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.6x8.5x7.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A very fine rubellite tourmaline of exceptional color and only a very slight inclusion at one edge.
Priced at $125/carat or $580.0/gem
16625 Tourmaline, Rubellite,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Pink, 4.37 cts oval cut measuring 12.0x9.3x5.9 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. An exceptional rubellite in both color intensity and clarity. A rare find for a gem of this quality.
Priced at $125/carat or $546.25/gem
   
Yellow Tourmaline  
16300 Tourmaline,
Md Greenish Yellow, 7.02 cts trilliant cut measuring 14.0x14.0x7.2 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A rarer color for tourmaline where the yellow hue is dominant.
Priced at $90/carat or $631.80/gem
16590 Tourmaline, Tsilaisite,
Md Dk Brownish Yellow, 2.86 cts oval cut measuring 10.3x7.7x5.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A rare manganese rich tourmaline in a rare yellow hue.
Priced at $60/carat or $171.60/gem
Zircons  
Blue Zircons  
15795 Zircon,
Md Intense Blue, 4.75 cts pear cut measuring 10.8x7.5x6.5 mm, eye
clean, from Cambodia. An intense blue zircon cut from old rough. Prices for these gems are climbing as the deposit is no longer producing rough that changes to blue when heated.
Priced at $90/carat or $427.50/gem
16722 Zircons (2),
Md Blue, 4.75 cts oval cuts measuring approximately 8.3x6.3x3.8 mm each, eye clean, from Cambodia. An inexpensive, matching pair of zircons for earrings.
Priced at $30/carat or $142.50/pair of gems
   
Red Zircons  
16374 Zircon,
Md Dk Red, 7.62 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 11.1x6.9 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This is the finest red zircon we have had the opportunity to
offer. The color is bright and intense and the cut exceptional.
Priced at $90/carat or $685.80/gem
16286 Zircon,
Md Dk Red, 6.78 cts oval cut measuring 11.6x9.7x6.4 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A bright red zircon in a lighter tone than we are used to seeing in
gems coming out of Sri Lanka.
Priced at $50/carat or $339.00/gem
15156 Zircon,
Md Dk Red, 5.41 cts oval cut measuring 11.3x8.7x5.7 mm, v lt incl, from
Madagascar. An unusually bright zircon of exceptional color.
Priced at $40/carat or $216.40/gem
16152 Zircon,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 4.43 cts oval cut measuring 10.1x7.7x5.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A vivid color for a zircon where most red gems are very
dark.
Priced at $50/carat or $221.50/gem
15760 Zircon,
Dk Red, 2.02 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.0x6.2x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A deep, wine red zircon that is well cut.
Priced at $20/carat or $40.40/gem
16154 Zircon,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 4.57 cts oval cut measuring 9.8x8.3x5.7 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A bright orangish red zircon in a rare medium dark tone.
Priced at $50/carat or $228.50/gem
16155 Zircon,
Md Dk Pinkish/Orangish Red, 3.66 cts antique cushion cut measuring
8.6x7.5x3.0 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. An unusually bright zircon with fine red color and flashes of both orange and pink.
Priced at $60/carat or $219.60/gem
   
Green Zircons  
   
Other Zircons  
12458 Zircon,
Md Dk Brownish Yellow, 21.88 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 15.1x10.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger zircon of fine cutting in an “Earth Tone” color.
Priced at $25/carat or $547.00/gem

6726 Zircon,
Colorless, 1.91 cts pear cut measuring 9.4x6.2x4.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A natural diamond simulant in a pear cut for a pendant.
Priced at $25/carat or $47.75/gem
15292 Zircon,
Md Golden Yellow, 7.18 cts oval cut measuring 13.0x9.6x6.0 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional zircon of fine yellow color and crisp clarity and brilliance.
Priced at $30/carat or $215.40/gem
8300 Zircon,
Md Intense Yellow, 1.82 cts oval cut measuring 7.7x6.3x4.0 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. An intense yellow zircon of very fine cutting and clarity. Priced at $30/carat or $54.60/gem

9007 Zircon,
Md Dk Yellowish/Brownish Green, 17.48 cts cushion cut measuring
17.4x12.9x7.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A large zircon of fine cutting and clarity for a gem of this size.
Priced at $30/carat or $524.40/gem
16588 Zircon,
Md Dk Reddish Orange, 8.64 cts oval cut measuring 12.6x10.0x6.6 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A bright flame color zircon of larger size and very fine clarity.
Priced at $50/carat or $432.00/gem
15724 Zircons (2),
Md Dk Orange, 7.76 cts oval cuts measuring 10.0x8.0x4.8 mm, eye
clean, from Tanzania. A matched pair of fine orange zircons in calibrated sizes.
Priced at $30/carat or $232.80/pair of gems

14607 Zircon,
Md Yellowish Gold, 7.21 cts oval cut measuring 11.9x10.4x6.5 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. Golden zircons were recently promoted in Colored Stone magazine as a “new” gem. We have been offering these fine gems at great prices for years. An attractive gem offering a lot of flash for little cash during these tough economic
times.
Priced at $30/carat or $216.30/gem
13771 Zircon,
Md Yellow, 4.60 cts oval cut measuring 9.9x8.1x6.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A bright yellow zircon of fine cutting and clarity.
Priced at $25/carat or $115.00/gem
13783 Zircon,
Md Intense Orange, 2.28 cts trilliant cut measuring 7.5x7.5x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A bright orange and well cut zircon.
Priced at $25/carat or $57.00/gem
13902 Zircon,
Md Orange, 3.02 cts oval cut measuring 9.6x7.0x4.5 mm, eye clean, from
Tanzania. A very fine, medium orange zircon for the price.
Priced at $25/carat or $75.50/gem
14624 Zircon,
Md Yellow, 3.42 cts oval cut measuring 9.8x7.9x4.6 mm, eye clean, from
Sri Lanka. A very fine yellow zircon that would easily set into a 10x8 oval calibrated head.
Priced at $25/carat or $85.50/gem
16371 Zircons (2),
Md Intense Yellow, 2.03 cts round flower brilliant cuts measuring ~6.0x3.5 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very fine, matching pair of yellow zircons that would make an excellent set with #16367 listed above.
Priced at $30/carat or $61.80/pair of gems
9171 Zircon,
Md Yellow, 18.62 cts oval cut measuring 16.6x13.0x9.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger, well cut and clean zircon. This gem would make quite a
statement set in jewelry.
Priced at $40/carat or $744.80/gem
15290 Zircon,
Md Golden, 7.29 cts oval cut measuring 13.0x9.5x6.4 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger, golden zircon of fine clarity and cutting. A very attractive gem
for the price.
Priced at $30/carat or $218.70/gem
16267 Zircon,
Md Pinkish Brown, 2.02 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.9x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A champagne zircon of fine color and cut.
Priced at $20/carat or $40.40/gem
13903 Zircon,
Md Brownish Yellow, 5.85 cts shield cut measuring 13.7x9.0x6.2 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An inexpensive zircon in an unusual cut.
Priced at $25/carat or $146.25/gem
15292 Zircon,
Md Orangish Yellow, 7.18 cts oval cut measuring 13.0x9.6x6.0 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. This gem resembles a very fine imperial topaz at a small fraction of the price.
Priced at $30/carat or $215.40/gem
   

 

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