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Fine Gems All Gems Available as of 5/1/13
Gallery of Additional Available Fine
Gems
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Alexandrite |
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| 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 |
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| 10745 Alexandrite, Md Bluish Green/Pinkish Red, 0.34 cts oval cut measuring 4.4x3.4x2.7 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A smaller alexandrite with a very strong color change. Priced at $600/carat or $204.00/gem |
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| 15057 Alexandrite, Md Bluish Green/Purplish Red, 0.37 cts oval cut measuring 4.4x3.5x2.9 mm, eye clean, from India. A small alexandrite with a very strong color change. Priced at $1,000/carat or $370.00/gem |
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| 14056 Alexandrite, Md Golden Green/Brownish Pink, 1.08 cts trilliant cut measuring 6.5x6.5x3.2 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. An inexpensive gem for a one carat alexandrite. The daylight color is a golden green changing to brownish pink under incandescent light. Priced at $700/carat or $756.00/gem |
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| 14046 Alexandrite, Md Yellowish Green/Orangish Pink, 2.48 cts oval cut measuring 9.2x6.7x5.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays a rich yellowish green under fluorescent light changing to an orangish pink under incandescent light. Reasonably priced for a 2+ carat alexandrite. Priced at $1,200/carat or $2,976.00/gem |
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| 14619 Alexandrite, Md Dk Blue/Pinkish Red, 0.67 cts oval cut measuring 4.8x4.3x3.6 mm, v lt incl, from India. This gem is unusual in that it displays a strong blue color under fluorescent light changing to an intense pinkish red under incandescent light, which is an exceptionally strong color change for alexandrites from any location. Priced at $1,200/carat or $804.00/gem |
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Amethyst |
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| 17862 Amethyst, Md Dk Reddish Purple, 10.99 cts pear cut measuring 19.5x13.3x8.8 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. We acquired a lot of very fine amethysts of exceptional color from Madagascar at the Tucson Show. We are listing two gems from that lot in this newsletter and more in future ones. If you have been looking for an exceptional amethyst either of these gems should appeal to you. Priced at $20/carat or $219.80/gem |
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| 17864 Amethyst, Md Dk Reddish Purple, 14.42 cts antique cushion cut measuring 17.8x14.5x9.8 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. Another exceptional amethyst of intense purple color with strong red highlights. Priced at $20/carat or $288.40/gem |
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| 17866 Amethyst, Md Dk Reddish Purple, 8.27 cts trilliant cut measuring 15.9x15.7x8.0 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. An excellent pendant gem with fine purple color and strong red flashes. Priced at $20/carat or $165.40/gem |
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| 17720 Amethyst, Dk Purple, 15.39 cts pear cut measuring 25.2x14.5x7.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is not known for producing amethyst yet occasionally a small amount is found. This gem is from one such deposit and offers both an opportunity to acquire one from this location as well as an affordable larger gem that would set well in a silver setting. Priced at $10/carat or $153.90/gem |
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| 17863 Amethyst, Md Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 7.58 cts trilliant cut measuring 15.0x14.9x8.1 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A well cut gem of exceptional color and clarity. Madagascar produces some of the finest amethyst in the world of which this gems is a fine example. Priced at $20/carat or $151.60/gem |
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| 17784 Amethyst, Md Pinkish Purple, 17.01 cts freeform millennium cut measuring 18.3x15.6x9.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A designer cut in a freeform trapezoid cut with concave facets that are characteristic of the millennium cut. Priced at $6/carat or $102.06/gem |
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| 7912 Amethyst, Md Purple, 4.30 cts pear cut measuring 14.6x10.3x6.3 mm, lt incl, from Howard, Colorado. We had a small number of gems cut from rough that originated just a few miles east of our location here in Salida, Colorado. A single, pocket of crystals was discovered many years ago and we had this gem cut from some of the rough from that pocket. There has been no new production in over 20 years. Priced at $6/carat or $25.80/gem |
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Ametrine |
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| 16244 Ametrine, Md Purple/Lt Yellow, 75.09 cts emerald cut measuring 29.6x21.9x14.0 mm, eye clean, from Bolivia. A very large ametrine with purple dominating most of the gem. Priced at $6/carat or $450.54/gem |
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| 16425 Ametrine, Md Orange/Lt Purple, 8.48 cts emerald cut measuring 16.3x9.9x7.5 mm, eye clean, from Bolivia. A nice ametrine where the orange dominates the color tone and the amethyst is a bit more subtle. Priced at $12/carat or $101.76/gem |
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Andalusite |
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| 14333 Andalusite, Md Golden Green/Orange, 5.25 cts emerald cut measuring 14.7x7.2x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. This is a larger gem for an andalusite. The emerald cut displays the dichroic colors of this gem specie very well. Priced at $125/carat or $656.25/gem |
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| 17122 Andalusite, Md Dk Brownish Orange, 2.36 cts pear cut measuring 11.9x7.7x4.3 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A fine andalusite oriented down the C axis that produced the strong brownish orange dominant color. Priced at $40/carat or $94.40/gem |
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| 11394 Andalusite, Md Dk Golden Green/Brownish Orange, 2.63 cts pear cut measuring 13.2x7.3x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A fine andalusite over two carats in size. These gems are getting more and more difficult to find in today’s market. Priced at $50/carat or $131.50/gem |
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| 10422 Andalusite, Md Grayish Green/Orange, 2.86 cts freeform cut measuring 13.0x7.0x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An unusual gem with a unique cut that looks similar to the outline of the state of Nevada. Priced at $40/carat or $114.40/gem |
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| 17409 Andalusite, Md Brownish Orange, 1.58 cts fancy pear cut measuring 12.0x6.4x3.9 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. We only saw two andalusites in Tucson this year although we are sure there were others. This gem is cut in an unusual pattern and we recommend checking it out on our website if you are interested in acquiring it. Priced at $45/carat or $71.10/gem |
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| 15464 Andalusite, Md Dk Greenish Gold/Orange, 1.32 cts oval cut measuring 7.5x5.7x4.3 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. Andalusites are becoming more and more difficult to obtain. This is a fine carat size gem that displays both dichroic colors well. Priced at $30/carat or $39.60/gem |
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Aquamarine |
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| 17851 Aquamarine, Md Blue, 2.62 cts rectangle step cut measuring 13.2x6.3x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A very fine aquamarine with exceptional color that would look stunning in a pendant accented on each end with diamonds. Priced at $150/carat or $393.00/gem |
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| 16142 Aquamarine, Lt Blue, 1.74 cts oval cut measuring 9.5x7.1x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A fine blue aquamarine with excellent clarity and cutting. Priced at $30/carat or $52.20/gem |
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Beryl |
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| 16811 Beryl, Md Golden Green, 13.32 cts checkerboard cushion cut measuring 16.8x13.0x9.4 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A well cut beryl in a larger size. This gem is not quite mint green in color but very attractive none the less. Priced at $25/carat or $333.00/gem |
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Chrysoberyls |
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Citrine |
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| 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 |
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| 17741 Citrine, Md Orangish Yellow, 14.87 cts checkerboard oval cut measuring 17.8x14.0x11.5 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A larger citrine with fine cutting and color and at a very affordable price for a gem of this size. Priced at $6/carat or $89.22/gem |
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| 17909 Citrine, Md Orangish Yellow, 11.81 cts checkerboard emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.6x13.2x10.1 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A very fine citrine that displays an intense orangish yellow color. Priced at $8/carat or $94.48/gem |
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Diamonds |
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| 13375 Diamond, Dk Orange, 1.52 cts pear cut measuring 7.5x6.5x4.6 mm, VVS clarity, from Australia. A natural, untreated, fancy color diamond. Untreated fancy color diamonds are beginning to be touted as investments against the coming inflationary cycle. Priced at $3,500/carat or $5,320.00/gem |
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| 17763 Diamond, Lt Yellow, 0.34 cts princess cut measuring 4.0x3.7x2.8 mm, SI1 clarity, from Australia. We acquired this gem as a pair with #17764 but felt they were different enough to list separately. A natural, pale yellow diamond with fine cutting. Priced at $600/carat or $204.00/gem |
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| 17764 Diamond, Lt Yellow, 0.38 cts princess cut measuring 4.1x3.9x2.7 mm, SI2 clarity from Australia. Another fine, princess cut diamond of natural yellow color. A match for 17763 or as a separate gem. Priced at $600/carat or $228.00/gem |
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| 17765 Diamond, Md Yellowish Brown, 0.21 cts marquise cut measuring 4.6x3.2x2.2 mm, S1 clarity, from Australia. A high quality, natural yellowish brown diamond from the Argyle Pipe in northwestern Australia. It is estimated that this mine has less than 10 years production remaining. Priced at $500/carat or $105.00/gem |
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Emeralds |
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Garnets |
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Andradite Garnets |
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| 17351 Andradite Garnet, Md Dk Yellowish, Orangish Brown, 2.85 cts cushion cut measuring 9.6x7.3x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from China. One of the few new discoveries we saw in Tucson were these andradite garnets from a new discovery in China. Specifically the location was indicated as the “Yellow River” which narrows it down a bit. An unusual and attractive member of the garnet family known more for its chrome rich variety known as demantoid garnets. Priced at $200/carat or $570.00/gem |
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| 17350 Andradite Garnet, Md Dk Brownish Orange, 1.36 cts round brilliant cut measuring 6.6x4.4 mm, v lt incl, from China. One of the few new location gems we saw in Tucson this year and then with only a couple of dealers. These gems are faceted from rough recovered from the beds of the Yellow River. Priced at $200/carat or $272.00/gem |
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Demantoid Garnets |
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| 17643 Demantoid Garnet, Md Green, 1.92 cts oval cut measuring 6.9x6.1x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A larger gem for a Madagascar demantoid that displays a fine green hue in both daylight and under incandescent light. Priced at $800/carat or $1,536.00/gem |
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| 17689 Demantoid Garnet, Md Golden Green, 0.66 cts oval cut measuring 5.7x4.5x3.1 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. The rough from which this gem was cut came from a small deposit in Madagascar that was subsequently mined out. A fine, smaller gem when #17643 is too pricey for your budget. Priced at $250/carat or $165.00/gem |
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| 16523 Demantoid Garnet, Md Golden Green, 1.30 cts antique cushion cut measuring 6.6x5.3x3.7 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A well cut and clean gem from this relatively small deposit of these rare garnets. Priced at $500/carat or $650.00/gem |
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| 16887 Demantoid Garnet, Md Dk Greenish Gold, 1.23 cts oval cut measuring 6.6x5.1x4.0 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A chromium rich member of the andradite garnet family that unfortunately also contains trace amounts of iron that reduces the green hue that the chromium would normally produce. Still an attractive gem from an unusual source. Priced at $500/carat or $615.00/gem |
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| 16678 Demantoid Garnet, Md Golden Green, 0.78 cts cushion cut measuring 5.7x4.5x2.8 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. Production from a small deposit of these gems in Madagascar was fast and furious. A member of the andradite garnet group with a trace amount of chromium present. Priced at $250/carat or $195.00/gem |
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| 17121 Demantoid Garnet, Md Greenish Gold, 0.56 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 5.1x2.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A well cut member of the garnet family that displays fine dispersion. Priced at $300/carat or $168.00/gem |
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| 17462 Demantoid Garnet, Md Golden Green, 0.83 cts oval cut measuring 6.4x5.3x2.9 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A bright garnet from this limited discovery of just a few years ago. Priced at $250/carat or $207.50/gem |
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Grandite Garnets |
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| 16594 Grandite Garnet, Md Greenish Yellow, 2.34 cts oval cut measuring 8.7x6.4x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A larger size for a Mali garnet. This gem is dominantly yellow with a slight green overtone. Priced at $125/carat or $292.50/gem |
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| 16919 Grandite Garnet, Md Yellow, 2.00 cts oval cut measuring 8.7x6.5x4.5 mm, eye clean, from Mali. These garnets were first thought to be chrysoberyl when first discovered during the 1990's. This location has produced some of the most unique color hues ever seen in garnets. Priced at $100/carat or $200.00/gem |
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| 16888 Grandite Garnet, Md Greenish Yellow, 2.17 cts oval cut measuring 8.5x6.2x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A bright intense yellow grandite garnet with just a touch of greenish overtone. Priced at $125/carat or $271.25/gem |
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| 9235 Grandite Garnet, Lt Greenish Yellow, 1.16 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.3x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Mali. Mali has produced many garnets of unusual color. This is one gem that will fool your friend when you tell them what it is. Priced at $90/carat or $104.40/gem |
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| 11204 Grandite Garnet, Md Dk Brownish Orange, 1.31 cts cushion cut measuring 7.0x5.3x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A very unusual color for a garnet. This andradite/grossular hybrid displays strong color with fine cutting. Priced at $80/carat or $104.80/gem |
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| 16595 Grandite Garnet, Md Yellow, 2.51 cts antique cushion cut measuring 9.2x6.3x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Mali. These unusual garnets displays colors not usually associated with the garnet family. Two carat size gems are considered very rare. Priced at $125/carat or $313.75/gem |
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| 16680 Grandite Garnet, Md Greenish Yellow, 2.13 cts oval cut measuring 8.2x6.6x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Mali. These gems were initially thought to be chrysoberyl when first discovered. They have turned out to be a hybrid of both grossular and andradite garnets with color that is not typical of gems from the garnet family. Priced at $125/carat or $266.25/gem |
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| 9232 Grandite Garnet, Md Lt Greenish Gold, 1.77 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x6.0x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A calibrated garnet of very unusual color. Priced at $90/carat or $159.30/gem |
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| 15184 Grandite Garnets (2), Lt Greenish Yellow 2.42 cts round flower brilliant cuts measuring ~6.3x4.1 mm each, eye clean, from Mali. A matching pair of these gems that displays an unusual color for garnets. Priced at $100/carat or $242.00/pair of gems |
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| 11204 Grandite Garnet, Md Dk Brownish Orange, 1.35 cts oval cut measuring 7.1x5.8x4.1 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A very rare color for a garnet. Many of the colors found in Mali garnets are unique within the garnet family. Priced at $80/carat or $108.00/gem |
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Grossular Garnets |
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| 17156 Grossular Garnet, Lt Yellowish Green, 1.51 cts oval cut measuring 7.1x6.1x4.1 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A “mint” Merelani garnet from the same gem mines as tanzanite. Priced at $200/carat or $302.00.gem |
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Hessonite Garnets |
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| 14610 Hessonite Garnet, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 6.89 cts antique cushion cut measuring 12.4x11.3x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. These beautiful reddish orange garnets closely resemble spessartite garnets such that they have been misrepresented as such on the internet at a much higher price. A very attractive gem in both color and cut. Priced at $50/carat or $344.50/gem |
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| 17547 Hessonite Garnet, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 3.69 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 9.4x6.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. We have seen the availability of gems of this color and from this location decrease remarkably during the past few years. The color of these gems is quite intense and rivals much more expensive spessartite garnets in color. Priced at $50.carat or $184.50/gem |
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| 15798 Hessonite Garnet, Md Dk Orange, 2.97 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x7.7x5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. We offer two hessonites in this newsletter from two very different deposits in Sri Lanka. This gem is of a fine flame orange color with typical hessonite inclusions. The following is a lighter color gem from a separate location. Priced at $40/carat or $118.80/gem |
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| 17921 Hessonite Garnet, Md Orangish Gold, 14.98 cts oval cut measuring 17.3x13.5x9.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This gem is of world class in color, cutting and most significant, clarity. Very little of this material is on the market today almost none are eye clean as this gem is. Priced at $125/carat or $1,872.50/gem |
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| 17150 Hessonite Garnet, Md Lt Orangish Yellow, 4.97 cts oval cut measuring 11.6x8.9x6.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. These gems offer a lesser expensive alternative to imperial topaz yet with similar durability and rarity. This deposit has been inaccessible for many years and subsequently the gems coming from this deposit have become more and more difficult to obtain. Priced at $50/carat or $248.50/gem |
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| 17750 Hessonite Garnet, Md Orangish Gold, 2.76 cts oval cut measuring 10.3x8.1x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem display a minimum amount of inclusions for hessonites that are usually quite full of small crystals. Well cut and bright it is well suited for a ring setting. Priced at $30/carat or $82.80/gem |
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| 17136 Hessonite Garnet, Md Lt Orangish Gold, 2.43 cts checkerboard oval cut measuring 9.6x8.0x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A lighter hessonite with a color that resembles much more expensive imperial topaz. Priced at $25/carat or $60.75/gem |
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| 16794 Hessonite Garnet, Md Lt Golden Orange, 4.69 cts oval cut measuring 11.4x8.9x6.1 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An imperial topaz look alike with a single light crystal inclusion in the table. Priced at $25/carat or $117.25/gem |
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| 17005 Hessonite Garnet, Md Lt Golden, 1.60 cts oval cut measuring 8.5x6.4x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very fine grossular garnet without the roiling that is so common in hessonite garnets from Sri Lanka. Similar garnets from Africa are commanding several times this price. Priced at $30/carat or $48.00/gem |
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| 15155 Hessonite Garnet, Md Lt Orangish Gold, 3.18 cts oval checkerboard cut measuring 10.8x9.0x5.0 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. These garnets are getting scarce as the supply of rough has been exhausted. A good substitute gem for imperial topaz at a less expensive price. Priced at $30/carat or $95.40/gem |
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| 15186 Hessonite Garnet, Md Lt Golden Orange, 2.80 cts checkerboard cushion cut measuring 8.6x7.8x5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A golden hessonite of fine cutting and typical inclusions from hessonites. Priced at $25/carat or $70.00/gem |
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| 16891 Hessonite Garnets (2), Md Lt Orangish Yellow, 3.72 cts checkerboard trilliant cuts measuring ~8.7x8.7x4.0 mm each, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A well matched pair of these lighter tone hessonites. We have been informed that this deposit has been mined out and any new gems will be cut from hoarded rough. Priced at $30/carat or $111.60/pair of gems |
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| 8249 Malaya Garnet, Md Dk Orangish Red, 1.22 cts oval cut measuring 7.5x6.1x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. Malaya has become a recognized name for these pyrospessartite garnets from Tanzania. This flame color garnet is both well cut and clean. Priced at $60/carat or $73.20/gem |
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| 7990 Malaya Garnet, Md Orangish Pink, 2.83 cts pear cut measuring 11.4x7.6x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This gem displays the fine orangish pink color for which these garnets are most noted. Priced at $80/carat or $226.40/gem |
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| 17788 Pyrospessartite "Malaya" Garnet, Md Dk Orangish Red, 2.61 cts oval cut measuring 10.1x8.1x 4.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. These garnets became popular during the 1990's as they were previously discarded by miners digging for rhodolites. The "flame" color became quite popular and offers a very attractive alternative gem for the January birthstone. Priced at $80/carat or $208.80/gem |
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Pyrospessartite Garnets |
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| 17259 Malaya (Pyrospessartite) Garnet, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 6.07 cts oval cut measuring 12.6x9.2x5.8 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A very fine Malaya garnet of exceptional reddish orange color in a larger size and of eye clean clarity. Priced at $150/carat or $910.50/gem |
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| 12927B Pyrospessartite Garnet, Md Pinkish Orange, 1.28 cts trilliant cut measuring 6.4x6.4x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This is an unusual color for a garnet. Priced at $50/carat or $64.00/gem |
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| 12927 Pyrospessartite “Malaya”
Garnet, Md Pinkish Orange, 1.46 cts pear cut measuring 8.4x5.9x3.9 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A bright garnet with lighter color in a desirable orangish pink hue. Priced at $80/carat or $116.80/gem |
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| 16323 Pyrospessartite Garnet, Md Dk Orangish Pink, 1.09 cts fancy tapered oval cut measuring 7.7x5.2x3.5 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An unusually cut “Malaya” garnet for the collector or for a unique jewelry design. Priced at $80/carat or $87.20/gem |
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Rhodolite |
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| 17775 Rhodolite Garnet, Dk Pinkish Red, 25.85 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 17.5x11.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This is a very large rhodolite with fine color and only the slightest amount of silk that is characteristic of rhodolites from this location. Priced at $60/carat or $1,551.00/gem |
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| 15652 Rhodolite Garnet, Md Dk Pinkish Red, 5.87 cts oval cut measuring 11.5x9.0x6.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A strong red rhodolite with a slight pinkish overtone and excellent clarity. Priced at $40/carat or $234.80/gem |
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| 17781 Rhodolite Garnet, Md Dk Pinkish Red, 3.81 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x7.8x5.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A clean rhodolite of strong red body color and a very slight pinkish overtone. Priced at $40/carat or $152.40/gem |
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| 14977 Rhodolite Garnet, Md Dk Pinkish Red, 2.39 cts oval cut measuring 8.9x6.9x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional rhodolite of fine pinkish red color. Priced at $30/carat or $71.70/gem |
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| 17068 Rhodolite Garnet, Dk Pinkish Red, 11.35 cts shield cut measuring 15.3x13.2x8.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger rhodolite of very fine color and clarity. Prices for larger rhodolite garnets have increased substantially during the past year. Priced at $60/carat or $681.00/gem |
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Spessartite Garnets |
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| 17992 Spessartite Garnet, Md Intense Orange, 1.43 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x5.6x4.3 mm, eye clean, from the Little 3 Mine, California. An exceptional spessartite in cut, color, and clarity from this well known location for some of the finest spessartite garnets to be found anywhere. Priced at $200/carat or $286.00/gem |
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| 17647 Spessartite Garnet, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 2.52 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 7.8x5.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This is a beautiful spessartite garnet from Sri Lanka with bright fiery color and exceptional brilliance. Priced at $150/carat or $378.00/gem |
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| 17902 Spessartite Garnet, Md Orange, 1.07 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.0x3.7 mm, v lt incl, from the Little 3 Mine, Ramona, California. Spessartite garnets from this location are some of the finest found anywhere. A fine gem offered at a very affordable price. Priced at $100/carat or $107.00/gem |
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| 17853 Spessartite Garnet, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 1.31 cts oval cut measuring 7.1x5.7x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. An exceptional flame colored spessartite of fine clarity and cut. Priced at $80/carat or $104.80/gem |
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| 17827 Spessartite Garnet, Md Dk Reddish Orange, 5.25 cts fat pear cut measuring 10.9x10.1x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fat pear spessartite that could be easily turned into a heart cut with a simple notch. Priced at $60/carat or $315.00/gem |
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| 17760 Spessartite Garnet, Md Intense Orange, 1.12 cts cushion cut measuring 5.6x5.1x4.0 mm, eye clean, from the Little 3 Mine, Ramona, California. We had this gem cut from rough we obtained during the 1990's. Most spessartites from this location have inclusions. We selected this rough well to obtain this eye clean gem. Priced at $150/carat or $168.00/gem |
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| 17646 Spessartite Garnet, Md Pinkish Orange, 2.15 cts oval cut measuring 8.1x7.4x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A bright orange spessartite garnet with just a hint of pink as an overtone. Priced at $150/carat or $322.50/gem |
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| 17620 Spessartite Garnet, Md Dk Orangish Red, 1.09 cts oval cut measuring 6.8x4.8x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A flame color spessartite of sparkling brilliance and dramatic hue. Priced at $90/carat or $98.10/gem |
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| 2249 Spessartite Garnet, Dk Orangish Red, 2.95 cts pear cut measuring 11.9x7.0x5.1 mm, lt incl, from Nepal. This gem was acquired in trade with another dealer many years ago so we have to trust his identification and location which is very unusual for a spessartite garnet. Priced at $25/carat or $73.75/gem |
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| 17527 Spessartite Garnet, Md Dk Intense Reddish Orange, 1.63 cts trilliant cut measuring 7.4x7.2x4.2 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A Brazilian spessartite of very intense color and fine clarity as well. Priced at $150/carat or $244.50/gem |
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| 17693 Spessartite Garnet, Md Orange, 1.34 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.3x4.3 mm, eye clean, from the Little 3 Mine, California. This is a very high quality spessartite for this location. It is both eye clean and cut in a round flower brilliant pattern. An exceptional gem for a collection or center gem in fine jewelry. Priced at $150/carat or $201.00/gem |
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| 17555 Spessartite Garnet, Md Intense Orange, 0.90 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x4.8x3.0 mm, eye clean, from the Little 3 Mine, Ramona, California. We had purchased a small parcel of rough from this location many years ago and finally got around to having some cut. An exceptional gem from this North American location. Priced at $100/carat or $90.00/gem |
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| 16164 Spessartite Garnet, Md Orangish Yellow, 1.12 cts round cut measuring 6.2x3.6 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. The spessartite garnets from this location tend to display a stronger yellow hue with orangish overtones. A very fine garnet for this location with minimal inclusions. Priced at $70/carat or $78.40/gem |
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| 13335 Spessartite Garnet, Md Intense Yellowish Orange, 1.50 cts oval cut measuring 7.1x5.5x4.2 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. We are getting down to the bottom of a very large lot of these gems we acquired many years ago. We have seen no new production and subsequently no new gems on the market in several years. Priced at $60/carat or $90.00/gem |
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| 17722 Spessartite Garnet, Dk Reddish Orange, 3.14 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.2x5.8 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. A larger spessartite from Brazil that unfortunately contains multiple, visible inclusions that results in a low, affordable price. Priced at $20/carat or $62.80/gem |
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Topazolite Garnets |
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| 16539 Topazolite Garnet, Md Brownish Yellow, 0.55 cts round brilliant cut measuring 4.8x3.3 mm, v lt incl, from Russia. A member of the andradite garnet group, topazolite garnets display high refraction and dispersion. Priced at $200/carat or $110.00/gem |
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| 17836 Topazolite Garnet, Md Dk Brownish Yellow, 0.50 cts round brilliant cut measuring 5.0x2.8 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A member of the andradite garnet family, it is rare to see one of this size that is eye clean. Priced at $200/carat or $100.00/gem |
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Tsavorite Garnets |
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| 17894 Tsavorite Garnet, Dk Intense Green, 3.91 cts oval cut measuring 11.6x8.2x5.4 mm, v lt incl, from Kenya. Large tsavorites over two carats in size are very rare and appreciating in value. This gem is of very fine color with some very light inclusions on one end. Priced at $1,500/carat or $5,865.00/gem |
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| 17904 Tsavorite Garnet, Dk Intense Green, 0.70 cts cushion cut measuring 5.8x3.9x3.6 mm, v lt incl, from Kenya. A fine Kenyan tsavorite in under a carat size making it much more affordable than #17894 listed above. Priced at $200/carat or $140.00/gem |
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| 17407 Tsavorite Garnet, Dk Intense Green, 1.49 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x5.8x5.4 mm, eye clean, from Kenya. An exceptional tsavorite with very intense dark green color and unusually clean clarity. Priced at $700/carat or $1,043.00/gem |
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| 15698 Tsavorite Garnet, Md Dk Green, 1.14 cts cushion cut measuring 6.6x5.3x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This gem has a slight window that is masked by the intense color. Priced at $350/carat or $399.00/gem |
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| 15691 Tsavorite Garnet, Md Dk Intense Green, 1.07 cts oval cut measuring 6.2x4.9x4.2 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A bright green tsavorite that would make an excellent ring gem. Priced at $300/carat or $321.00/gem |
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| 17469 Tsavorite Garnet, Md Green 1.23 cts oval cut measuring 6.7x5.8x3.8 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A bright green garnet of very fine color and clarity. This gem would make an excellent center gem in a ring. Priced at $300/carat or $369.00/gem |
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| 16555 Tsavorite Garnet, Dk Green, 1.94 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.9x6.0x4.4 mm, lt incl, from Kenya. A very dark green tsavorite at a very reasonable price. Priced at $200/carat or $388.00/gem |
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| 16696 Tsavorite Garnet, Md Dk Intense Green, 0.40 cts cushion cut measuring 4.4x3.8x2.6 mm, eye clean, from Kenya. A darker tsavorite from near the original location where tsavorites were first discovered. Priced at $150/carat or $60.00/gem |
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| 17905 Tsavorite Garnet, Md Dk Intense Green, 0.57 cts cushion cut measuring 4.9x4.3x3.2 mm, v lt incl, from Kenya. An intense green garnet from near the original discovery in Kenya. Priced at $200/carat or $114.00/gem |
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| 15687 Tsavorite Garnet, Md Green, 0.66 cts skewed cushion cut measuring 4.8x4.4x3.5 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A bright green garnet in a slightly skewed cushion cut. Priced at $150/carat or $99.00/gem |
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Heliodors |
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| 14802 Heliodor, Md Lt Yellow, 2.44 cts oval cut measuring 10.1x7.6x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A bright lemon yellow beryl with very fine cutting. Priced at $25/carat or $61.00/gem |
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| 17786 Heliodor, Md Lt Golden Yellow, 3.73 cts oval cut measuring 11.8x9.0x5.7 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An inexpensive golden beryl of fine clarity and cutting. Priced at $20/carat or $74.60/gem |
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Iolites |
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| 17533 Iolite, Dk Violetish Blue, 1.53 cts oval cut measuring 9.0x7.0x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from India. As far as we can tell this location is no longer producing fine rough. This is the last of these fine iolites we acquired in a parcel that was cut from old rough. Priced at $40/carat or $61.20/gem |
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| 17875 Iolite, Dk Violetish/Brownish Yellow, 2.09 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.8x6.3x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. Last year AGTA announced that iolite was a very popular gem at their show. This year we saw very little as sources are not producing as they have in the past. We purchased a small lot of Madagascar gems. This particular gem displays the deep violet for which iolite is known and a slight dichroic effect with flashes of brownish yellow. Priced at $30/carat or $62.70/gem |
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| 17873 Iolite, Dk Violetish Blue, 1.85 cts round brilliant cut measuring 8.3x5.8 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. This gem was cut just off axis resulting in flashes of golden yellow when it is tilted slightly. Priced at $40/carat or $74.00/gem |
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Moonstones |
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| 17137 Moonstone, Colorless w/ White Moon, 2.31 cts emerald cut measuring 11.4x6.4x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A faceted moonstone with a strong white moon. Moonstone are an alternative birthstone for June and set well in silver or gold. Priced at $20/carat or $46.20/gem |
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Moonstone Cabochons |
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| 17493 Moonstone, Colorless w/ White Sheen, 33.87 cts oval cabochon measuring 26.0x19.3x8.1 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very large, semi-transparent moonstone cabochon of unusually fine quality and exhibiting a strong white sheen. Priced at $15/carat or $508.05/gem |
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Rainbow Moonstones |
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Morganites |
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| 17906 Morganite, Lt Pink, 1.02 cts rectangular step cut measuring 10.0x4.2x3.1 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A very fine pink morganite for a gem of only 1 carat in size. Priced at $50/carat or $51.00/gem |
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| 17677 Morganite, Lt Pink, 1.49 cts emerald cut measuring 10.8x4.6x3.7 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. This gem was cut from rough from a discovery during the 1990s. It has remarkable color for a gem of its size as most morganites appear colorless in gems around a carat in size. Priced at $60/carat or $89.40/gem |
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| 17634 Morganite, Lt Pink, 1.17 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.4x5.1x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A smaller morganite most notable for its fine pink color for a gem of this size. Priced at $60/carat or $70.20/gem |
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| 13022 Morganite, Md Lt Orangish Pink, 23.26 cts fan cut measuring 29.0x19.1x11.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An unusual cut for a morganite that will allow you to let your design creativity go wild. Priced at $30/carat or $697.80/gem |
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| 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 |
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| 16623 Morganite, Lt Orangish Pink, 5.83 cts trilliant cut measuring 13.0x12.9x7.6 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This well cut trilliant morganite would make an exceptional center gem in a pendant. Priced at $40/carat or $233.20/gem |
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| 14379 Morganite, Lt Brownish Pink, 12.64 cts oval cut measuring 18.5x13.2x8.6 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A beautiful, champagne color morganite offered at a very good price. Priced at $25/carat or $316.00/gem |
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| 15509 Morganite, Lt Orangish Pink, 5.15 cts emerald cut measuring 15.1x8.1x5.5 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A well cut member of the beryl family that would make an excellent pendant gem. Priced at $35/carat or $180.25/gem |
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| 16475 Morganite, Lt Orangish Pink, 5.43 cts pear cut measuring 18.0x10.1x6.0 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A nice size for a morganite that is destined to be set as a pendant gem. Priced at $35/carat or $190.05/gem |
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| 16813 Morganite, Lt Pink, 15.12 cts step cut oval measuring 16.8x12.2x11.4 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. An unusual cut for an oval gem, this gem displays delicate pink color in a larger size gem. Priced at $30/carat or $453.60/gem |
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| 17744 Morganite, Lt Pink, 1.10 cts cushion cut measuring 6.4x6.1x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. We had a number of smaller pieces of fine Madagascar morganite rough that we had cut overseas. The color of this gem is unusually strong for its size. Priced at $60/carat or $66.00/gem |
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| 17103 Morganite, V Lt Pink, 3.47 cts trilliant cut measuring 10.3x10.3x6.6 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This gem has so little color it could be considered a goshenite. A well priced gem whether or not you call it a morganite or a goshenite. Priced at $20/carat or $69.40/gem |
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| 17872 Morganite, V Lt Orangish Pink, 2.93 cts oval cut measuring 10.5x8.7x6.1 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. This material was offered to us as "apricot" beryl, possibly because of its very light color. Still a very fine gem of excellent clarity and cutting. Priced at $30/carat or $87.90/gem |
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Opals |
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| 7760 Opal, Crystal, Gray w/ Intense Green and Blue, 3.14 cts oval cabochon measuring 10.9x8.4x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Lightning Ridge, Australia. This is an exceptional transparent opal with a very strong and intense play of green and blue colors. Priced at $400/carat or $1,256.00/gem |
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| 17782 Opal, V Lt Yellow w/ Green and Blue, 0.99 cts roundish cabochon measuring 7.6x7.0x3.0 mm, eye clean, from Lightning Ridge, Australia. A fine crystal opal with strong play of green and blue fire. Priced at $150/carat or $148.50/gem |
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| 17694 Opal, Lt Gray w/ Red, 0.66 cts oval cabochon measuring 7.7x5.6x2.1 mm, eye clean, from Lightning Ridge, Australia. We acquired this opal for the strong play of red color it displays as a strong flash. Priced at $80.00/gem |
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Peridots |
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| 17917 Peridot, Md Yellowish Green, 4.04 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 10.1x6.4 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. Prices for rough peridot from Pakistan had increased dramatically at this year's Tucson Show. We acquired this gem already cut for its clarity and fine color. Priced at $50/carat or $202.00/gem |
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| 17783 Peridot, Md Intense Yellowish Green, 3.00 cts oval cut measuring 10.1x7.6x5.4 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. A very fine peridot that displays strong and intense yellowish green color. Priced at $35/carat or $105.00/gem |
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| 17724 Peridot, Md Yellowish Green, 1.42 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 7.2x4.5 mm, v lt incl, from Egypt. Another gem we had cut from a parcel of rare peridot rough from this classic and well known location. No new legally obtained material has come from this deposit since 1958! Priced at $60/carat or $84.00/gem |
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| 16525 Peridot, Md Yellowish Green, 0.66 cts pear cut measuring 7.4x4.5x3.0 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. Anyone who has ever gone on the peridot field trip during Gem Fest knows that this is a large gem for a Colorado peridot. Priced at $50/carat or $33.00/gem |
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| 17353 Peridot, Md Yellowish Green, 3.16 cts oval cut measuring 10.5x8.4x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. A very well cut, clean gem that displays classic peridot color. Priced at $40/carat or $126.40/gem |
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| 13952 Peridot, Md Yellowish Green, 2.03 cts cushion cut measuring 7.6x6.4x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. A bright green peridot of fine clarity and cut. Priced at $25/carat or $50.75/gem |
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| 17721 Peridot, Md Yellowish Green, 0.75 cts oval cut measuring 6.9x4.7x3.3 mm, eye clean, from Peridot Mesa, Colorado. This gem is unusually large for this location. This collecting season we found fewer than a dozen pieces of rough that would cut a gem of this size and quality. Priced at $50/carat or $37.50/gem |
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Quartz |
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| 17871 Rose Quartz, Md Pink, 81.97 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 28.3x24.0x20.5 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. This gem caught our attention with its very fine color and clarity. It would make a great show piece of an exceptional pendant gem that would make quite a statement. Priced at $8/carat or $655.76/gem |
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| 17846 Rose Quartz, Lt Pink, 24.32 cts princess cut measuring 17.1x16.9x13.1 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A very well cut rose quartz that substitutes lighter color for better clarity. Priced at $6/carat or $145.92/gem |
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| 16258 Smoky Quartz, Md Dk Golden Brown, 20.94 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 20.1x15.1x10.4 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A very well cut smoky quartz with a tiny, single blemish on one of the crown facets. Priced at $4/carat or $83.76/gem |
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Rubies |
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| 17913 Ruby (h), Md Dk Red, 2.50 cts cushion cut measuring 7.4x7.0x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. An exceptional ruby in over two carats in size. This gem displays a pure red color that is heavily favored over those with strong pinkish overtones. This gem has been heated but has not been subjected to any additional treatment such as glass filling or dyes. Priced at $4,500/carat or $11,250.00/gem |
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| 17919 Ruby (n), Md Dk Intense Red, 1.37 cts oval cut measuring 6.7x5.8x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. Another fine red ruby though this one has not been heated. The color is a very strong red with little or no accenting color. Priced at $1,400/carat or $1,918.00/gem |
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| 16986 Ruby (h), Md Intense Pinkish Red, 1.26 cts oval cut measuring 7.2x5.8x3.7 mm, v lt incl, from Myanmar (Burma). An exceptional, very clean ruby of intense color. Rubies have seen an increase in price as new deposits in Madagascar, Tanzania, and Mozambique have increased the awareness of their rarity. Priced at $900/carat or $1,134.00/gem |
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Sapphires |
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Blue Sapphires |
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| 17914 Sapphire (h), Md Dk Intense Blue, 3.70 cts cushion cut measuring 8.1x7.4x6.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional, intense blue sapphire over three carats in size. The prices of these gems have increased dramatically with as much as a 60% increase in just the past year. Priced at $3,500/carat or $12,950.00/gem |
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| 8595 Sapphire, Md Dk Blue, 2.04 cts oval cut measuring 7.6x5.8x5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A heated blue sapphire of very fine color and over two carat size. Fine blue sapphires have experienced quite an increase in demand during the past two years. Priced at $600/carat or $1,224.00/gem |
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| 17685 Sapphire (n), Dk Intense Blue, 5.76 cts oval cut measuring 12.7x10.0x5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Australia. A natural, unheated sapphire of intense blue color but a little dark in tone. Priced at $200/carat or $1,152.00/gem |
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| 17181 Sapphire, Md Blue, 1.59 cts cushion cut measuring 7.3x5.8x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A heated Sri Lankan sapphire of fine medium blue color. Priced at $300/carat or $477.00/gem |
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| 17625 Sapphire (n), Dk Blue, 2.25 cts pear cut measuring 8.7x7.1x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Australia. A very fine, untreated Australian sapphire of deep blue color. Priced at $250/carat or $562.50/gem |
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Padparscha Sapphires |
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| 17359 Sapphire, Padparascha (n), Md Intense Pinkish Orange, 1.11 cts oval cut measuring 6.5x5.0x3.1 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. This gem displays the finest color a pad sapphire can exhibit. Add to that it is 100% natural not having been treated in any way and you have an exceptional gem worthy of the finest ring setting. Priced at $1,800/carat or $1,998.00/gem |
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| 17088 Sapphire, Padparascha (h), Md Intense Pinkish Orange, 2.15 cts oval cut measuring 9.1x7.0x4.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional padparascha sapphire with a strong pink overtone. This gem has been heated. Priced at $1,000/carat or $2,150.00/gem |
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| 17820 Sapphire, Padparascha, Md Pinkish Orange, 1.07 cts oval cut measuring 6.6x4.9x3.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. Most padparascha sapphires we see these days are from Madagascar. This is a rarer, Sri Lankan gem with very fine color. Priced at $700/carat or $749.00/gem |
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| 17821 Sapphire, Padparascha, Md Lt Orangish Pink, 1.02 cts oval cut measuring 5.5x5.1x4.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine pad sapphire with an even balance of pink and orange. Priced at $700/carat or $714.00/gem |
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Pink Sapphires |
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| 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 |
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| 16284A Sapphire (n), Md Pink, 1.14 cts oval cut measuring 6.8x5.4x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. This natural, unheated gems displays exceptional color and is very well cut. One of the finest pink sapphire we have offered in some time. Priced at $300/carat or $342.00/gem |
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| 10773 Sapphire, Md Dk Pink, 1.39 cts cushion cut measuring 6.2x5.5x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A rich pink sapphire of very fine clarity and cutting. Priced at $400/carat or $556.00/gem |
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| 17785 Sapphire, Md Pink, 1.08 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x5.2x3.1 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. An exceptional pink sapphire with fine clarity. Priced at $400/carat or $432.00/gem |
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| 15650 Sapphire (h), Md Intense Pink, 1.42 cts oval cut measuring 7.6x5.3x3.9 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A very fine, hot pink sapphire with excellent cutting. This gem displays an intensity of color that far exceeds most pink sapphires on the market. Priced at $300/carat or $426.00/gem |
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| 16965 Sapphire, Md Dk Intense Purplish Pink, 1.49 cts oval cut measuring 7.9x5.9x3.9 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. We believe this gem to be unheated given the evidence of its inclusions, however, will not make a claim as such. It is a very fine pink sapphire with purplish overtones that are often removed with heating. Priced at $250/carat or $372.50/gem |
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| 11033 Sapphire, Md Reddish Pink, 2.00 cts oval cut measuring 8.1x5.9x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. Another fine pink sapphire with a slight reddish overtone in a 2 carat size that is well suited for setting in a ring. Priced at $400/carat or $800.00/gem |
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| 14453 Sapphire, Md Pink, 1.74 cts oval cut measuring 8.3x6.5x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A very fine pink sapphire with a slight purplish overtone that is characteristic of pink sapphire from Madagascar. Priced at $300/carat or $522.00/gem |
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| 16871 Sapphire (n), Md Dk Brownish Purplish Pink, 1.26 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.7x3.5 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. This is a natural untreated sapphire from Madagascar. These gems are usually treated to a fine pink. This would be an excellent gem with which to test your heating skills. Priced at $90/carat or $113.40/gem |
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| 17593 Sapphire (n), Md Dk Purplish Pink/Gold, 2.69 cts oval cut measuring 9.2x7.4x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This is a very unusual, natural, untreated sapphire in that it displays strong dichroism much like an andalusite. The main body color is purplish pink while the ends display a golden yellow. This gem is for the collector of unusual sapphires. Priced at $400/carat or $1,076.00/gem |
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| 4897 Sapphire, Md Purplish Pink, 0.92 cts oval cut measuring 5.8x4.9x3.4 mm, v lt incl, from Songea, Tanzania. These gems will display a strong color shift from daylight to incandescent light. An inexpensive plum color sapphire. Priced at $125/carat or $115.00/gem |
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| 17787 Sapphire(h), Md Intense Pink, 1.52 cts cushion cut measuring 7.8x5.8x3.4 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. An intense pink sapphire in a well proportioned cushion cut that would set well with diamonds in white gold. Priced at $400/carat or $608.00/gem |
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| 17684 Sapphire (n), Md Dk Orangish Pink, 5.57 cts oval cut measuring 11.6x9.5x6.3 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. Another, natural, unheated sapphire that displays fine color but does contain some visible inclusions. Priced at $200/carat or $1,114.00/gem |
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| 17907 Sapphire, Md Orangish Pink, 1.18 cts trilliant cut measuring 6.9x6.7x3.9 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. We had this gem cut from expensive rough we purchased from Tanzania. We were a little disappointed with the clarity but not the color. Priced at $100/carat or $118.00/gem |
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| 15849 Sapphire (n), Md Dk Pink, 1.03 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x5.9x3.2 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A natural, unheated sapphire of darker pink color and a very slight orangish overtone. Priced at $150/carat or $154.50/gem |
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Purple Sapphires |
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| 17594 Sapphire (n), Md Intense Pinkish Purple, 0.85 cts oval cut measuring 7.4x4.4x2.9 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. Another untreated sapphire from Tanzania with color resembling a fine tanzanite. Priced at $250/carat or $212.50/gem |
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Other Sapphires |
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| 6747 Sapphire (h), Md Orange, 2.83 cts cushion cut measuring 9.9x5.8x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine, heated sapphire of rich orange color and most affordable in today's market. Priced at $150/carat or $424.50/gem |
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| 17607 Sapphire, Bicolor (n), Md Yellow/Dk Blue, 1.14 cts rectangle step cut measuring 6.8x4.1x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Australia. A natural, ntreated, Australian bicolor sapphire that displays a strong yellow body and dark blue ends. Priced at $300/carat or $342.00/gem |
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| 8873 Sapphire, Md Intense Orangish Yellow, 2.34 cts oval cut measuring 8.7x6.8x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. This gem has only been heated but with incredible results. The color is an intense, glowing orangish yellow in a clean gem. Priced at $300/carat or $702.00/gem |
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| 17736 Sapphire (n), Md Yellow, 1.51 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x6.4x3.8 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A natural, unheated sapphire of fine yellow color and some very light crystal inclusions. Priced at $150/carat or $226.50/gem |
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| 16302 Sapphire, Md Yellow, 0.97 cts pear cut measuring 7.8x5.3x3.2 mm, eye clean, from Australia. A natural, untreated yellow sapphire from down under. Priced at $200/carat or $194.00/gem |
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| 17790 Sapphire (n), Lt Yellow, 7.18 cts oval cut measuring 12.7x10.4x7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger sapphire of light yellow, natural color and very light silk. Prices for natural sapphires in larger sizes such as this gem have appreciated quite a bit during the past two years. Priced at $150/carat or $1,077.00/gem |
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| 17908 Sapphire (n), Md Gray/Yellow, 1.13 cts cushion cut measuring 6.7x5.3x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A natural, untreated sapphire from Madagascar that is predominantly gray with yellow highlights. Priced at $125/carat or $141.25/gem |
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| 17683 Sapphire (n), Md Brownish Yellow, 1.49 cts oval cut measuring 7.5x5.8x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. An unusual color for a sapphire. This gem is from a parcel of natural, unheated sapphires that contains quite a range of unusual colors. Priced at $90/carat or $134.10/gem |
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| 17624 Sapphire (n), Lt Greenish Yellow, 0.76 cts round brilliant cut measuring 5.3x3.5 mm, eye clean, from Montana. An 3/4 carat Montana sapphire that has not been treated. Priced at $80/carat or $60.80/gem |
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| 17083 Sapphire (n), Md Yellow/Gray, 1.36 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.0x5.8x3.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. This is a natural, untreated sapphire from Madagascar that displays both yellow and gray hues. Priced at $90/carat or $122.40/gem |
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Spinels |
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Cobalt Spinels |
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| 17918 Spinel, Cobalt, Dk Intense Blue, 2.57 cts oval cut measuring 9.1x7.1x5.4 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This was the only cobalt spinel we saw in Tucson this year. As blue sapphires have increased in price during the past few years, cobalt spinels have followed as well. Priced at $700/carat or $1,799.00/gem |
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| 17172 Spinel, Cobalt, Md Dk Intense Purplish Blue, 1.71 cts oval cut measuring 7.8x6.7x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An exceptional cobalt spinel that displays a strong purple overtone under incandescent light. Priced at $700/carat or $1,197.00/gem |
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| 17358 Spinel, Cobalt, Dk Intense Blue, 1.12 cts antique cushion cut measuring 5.6x5.6x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. We saw very few cobalt spinels in Tucson as the supply continues to diminish. A dark intense natural blue spinel for setting or collecting. Priced at $400/carat or $448.00/gem |
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| 16676 Spinel, Cobalt, Dk Intense Blue, 0.34 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 4.5x2.2 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. These rare, intense blue spinels are becoming more and more difficult to obtain. We saw one available at the recent Denver Shows in September. A very fine smaller gem with intense blue color. Priced at $300/carat or $102.00/gem |
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Blue Spinels |
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| 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 $125/carat or $1,358.75/gem |
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Red Spinels |
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| 17158 Spinel, Md Orangish/Pinkish Red, 2.83 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.9x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very fine red spinel with pink and orange accenting colors depending under which type of light source it is viewed. Priced at $200/carat or $566.00/gem |
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| 15960 Spinel, Md Dk Pinkish Red, 1.27 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x5.4x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Burma. A very fine, red Burmese spinel with a slight pinkish overtone. These gems are skyrocketing in price as the result of the discovery of very fine similar gems in Tanzania. Priced at $150/carat or $190.50/gem |
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| 15955 Spinel, Md Pinkish Red, 1.39 cts oval cut measuring 7.2x5.8x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Burma. An attractive spinel of beautiful color but of native cutting displaying a slight window. Priced at $150/carat or $208.50/gem |
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Pink Spinels |
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| 17357 Spinels (2), Md Pink, 5.83 cts oval cuts measuring 10.0x8.0x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Tajikistan. A well matched pair of very fine pink spinels from the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. Spinels continue to see an upward spiral in price as their vivid colors and high durability and limited if not exemption from treatments make them an excellent choice for those looking for very fine, natural gems. Priced at $300/carat or $1,749.00/pair of gems |
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| 17823 Spinel, Md Pink, 2.02 cts oval cut measuring 8.5x6.0x4.9 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A fine spinel of exceptional color. Priced at $120/carat or $242.40/gem |
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| 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 |
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| 17733 Spinel, Md Dk Purplish Pink, 2.59 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.0x5.4 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very attractive spinel with a calibrated cut for easy setting in a round mount. Priced at $60/carat or $155.40/gem |
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Purple Spinels |
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| 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 |
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| 16711 Spinel, Md Pinkish Purple, 2.30 cts oval cut measuring 9.0x7.3x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A bright purple spinel with a strong pinkish overtone. Priced at $80/carat or $184.00/gem |
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| 16287 Spinel, Md Pinkish Purple, 1.23 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.1x5.3x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An attractive spinel with a purple body color and a strong pinkish overtone. Priced at $40/carat or $49.20/gem |
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| 17488 Spinel, Md Dk Pink Purple, 2.48 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.2x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A well priced spinel with a balance of pink and purple hues. Priced at $50/carat or $124.00/gem |
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| 13696 Spinel, Md Pink Purple, 1.65 cts oval cut measuring 7.8x5.7x5.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A bright and lively spinel with a balance of pink and purple colors. Priced at $60/carat or $99.00/gem |
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Other Spinels |
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| 15364 Spinel, Dk Maroon, 2.69 cts antique cushion cut measuring 9.0x7.4x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A darker spinel of fine clarity and brownish red (maroon) color. Priced at $60/carat or $161.40/gem |
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Sunstones |
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| 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 in both color and clarity. A single inclusion is visible in one corner. Priced at $150/carat or $567.00/gem |
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| 16240 Sunstone, Md Reddish Orange, 3.51 cts cut corner triangle cut measuring 10.4x10.4x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A bright orange sunstone in a cut that is well suited for a pendant setting. Priced at $90/carat or $315.90/gem |
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| 16501 Sunstone, Md Orangish Red, 2.30 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 9.0x5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A well cut sunstone of very fine orangish red color and only very light schiller. Priced at $100/carat or $230.00/gem |
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| 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 |
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| 16923 Sunstone, Md Lt Orange, 2.98 cts marquise cut measuring 15.5x7.5x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A marquise cut sunstone with just enough copper inclusions to give it a medium light orange color. Priced at $40/carat or $119.20/gem |
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| 17778 Sunstone, Md Orange, 1.62 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.9x6.2x4.3 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. An attractive orange sunstone with fine cutting and only a very slight amount of schiller. The schiller is an indication of the natural nature and origin of this material as the Asian locations have still to convince the gem world that their deposits are authentic. Priced at $80/carat or $129.60/gem |
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Tanzanite |
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| 17603 Tanzanite, Md Dk Intense Purplish Blue, 1.27 cts pear cut measuring 8.8x5.6x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An exceptional tanzanite of fine cutting, color, and clarity. This gem would make an excellent pendant. Priced at $400/carat or $508.00/gem |
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| 17151 Tanzanite, Bicolor, Md Purplish Pink/Green, 1.10 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.2x5.3x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A fine tanzanite that displays strong dichroism with purplish pink dominating and a greenish tone appearing on each end. Priced at $200/carat or $220.00/gem |
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| 17150 Tanzanite, Md Greenish/Grayish/Purple, 1.13 cts antique cushion cut measuring 6.4x5.7x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An unusual tanzanite that displays multiple colors. Priced at $200/carat or $226.00/gem |
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Topaz |
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Imperial Topaz |
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| 17256 Topaz, Imperial, Md Intense Reddish Orange, 7.29 cts emerald cut measuring 14.8x8.7x5.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. The color of this imperial topaz is exceptional and intense. We see very few topaz of this color on the market these days. Priced at $250/carat or $1,822.50/gem |
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| 16732 Topaz, Imperial, Md Orange, 1.06 cts pear cut measuring 9.2x4.9x2.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A proportionally long imperial topaz of medium orange color and just a slight hint of pink. Priced at $90/carat or $95.40/gem |
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| 14094 Topaz, Imperial, (2), Md Orange, 2.73 cts pear cuts measuring 8.6x6.3x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A matching pair of bright orange imperial topaz for earrings. Priced at $200/carat or $546.00/pair of gems |
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| 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 |
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| 17789 Topaz, Imperial, Md Yellowish Orange, 1.44 cts oval cut measuring 7.3x6.2x4.1 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. These fine topaz are experiencing quite a decline in production as the mines that produce them in the vicinity of Ouro Preto, Brazil become exhausted and new deposits are limited in development by the Brazilian government. A great selection for a person with a November birthday as the color is stable and very attractive. Priced at $80/carat or $115.20/gem |
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| 12725 Topaz, Imperial, Md Orangish Yellow, 1.67 cts oval cut measuring 8.9x6.5x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. We continue to hear of imperial topaz mines being closed in Brazil. This is a very fine gem from one of the mines located near Ouro Preto, Brazil. Priced at $80/carat or $133.60/gem |
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| 15879 Topaz, Imperial, Md Orangish Yellow, 1.32 cts oval cut measuring 7.4x5.5x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A fine topaz from the mines in the vicinity of Ouro Preto, Brazil. Production of these gems is declining as environmental regulations and exhausted deposits are causing many of the mines to close. Priced at $70/carat or $92.40/gem |
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14064 Topaz, Imperial (2), A matching gem is available for a total weight of 6.51 cts |
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| 15925 Topaz, Imperial, Md Lt Orange, 1.23 cts oval cut measuring 8.1x5.3x3.7 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A fine topaz of rich orange color. Priced at $80/carat or $98.40/gem |
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| 9656 Topaz, Imperial, Md Golden Yellow, 3.74 cts emerald cut measuring 11.7x7.2x4.7 mm v lt incl, from Brazil. A very fine, straw yellow imperial topaz in an emerald cut for easy setting. Priced at $80/carat or $299.20/gem |
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| 12725J Topaz, Imperial Md Lt Orangish Gold, 1.64 cts oval cut measuring 8.4x6.7x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. The area around Ouro Preto where imperial topaz is mined has experienced declining production during the past few years. As mine production decreases and existing deposits are regulated by ever increasing restrictions these gems are becoming more and more expensive. Priced at $70/carat or $114.80/gem |
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| 17987 Topaz, Imperial, Md Lt Orange, 1.60 cts long oval cut measuring 11.2x5.1x3.3 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A long over cut imperial topaz with a very slight inclusion on the pavilion. Priced at $60/carat or $96.00/gem |
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Other Topaz |
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| 17681 Topaz, Md Dk Yellowish Orange, 1.60 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.1x6.5x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. This gem was cut from rough that we acquired during the early 1990’s which at that time was reported from an old accumulation. The location in the state of Guerro in Mexico where this was found has been mined out for years. Priced at $80/carat or $128.00/gem |
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| 17742 Topaz, Md Dk Yellowish Orange, 1.69 cts oval cut measuring 7.6x6.5x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Mexico. We had this gem cut from rough that came from an old collection. We tested the color and found it to be stable. This gem rivals very fine Brazilian topaz in color but at a much more affordable price. Priced at $70/carat or $118.30/gem |
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| 16330 Topaz, Md Golden Orange, 3.98 cts oval cut measuring 10.9x9.9x5.5 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. This is a very attractive, color stable topaz from Mexico. We tested this gem in sunlight to see if it would fade and so no difference after three day in direct sunlight. Priced at $80/carat or $318.40/gem |
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| 17743 Topaz, Colorless, 4.57 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.3x8.1x6.2 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. An exceptional topaz in cutting and clarity. Priced at $6/carat or $27.42/gem |
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| 8786 Topaz (2), V Lt Brown, 10.60 cts briolette cuts measuring ~12.0x8.2 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A matching pair of briolette cut topaz for earrings. Priced at $15/carat or $159.00/pair of gems |
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Tourmalines |
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| 17971 Tourmaline, Cuprian "Paraiba", Md Intense Neon Greenish Blue, 6.40 cts pear cut measuring 15.2x10.5x7.3 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. This is an exceptional gem in color, cut, and clarity. We saw this gem in Tucson and were haunted by it such that we contacted the source afterwards to see if it was still available and to our luck it was. A classic cuprian tourmaline with neon color that is truly a gem for the collector with a taste for the best. Priced at $2,500/carat or $16,000.00/gem |
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Chrome Tourmalines |
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| 16997 Tourmaline, Chrome, Md Dk Green,1.33 cts oval cut measuring 7.5x6.2x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A chromium rich member of the tourmaline family that results in a fine green gem. Priced at $150/carat or $199.50/gem |
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| 17017 Tourmaline, Chrome, Md Green, 1.29 cts antique cushion cut measuring 7.1x5.8x4.5 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A fine, chrome green tourmaline. The chrome in these gems can be determined by viewing them through a Chelsea filter where they appear red. Non chromium green tourmalines will remain green when viewed through a Chelsea filter. Priced at $150/carat or $193.50/gem |
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| 17126 Tourmaline, Chrome, Md Green, 1.50 cts oval cut measuring 7.8x6.8x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A bright, vivid green chrome tourmaline with characteristic red flashes. These gems make an excellent substitute for much more expensive tsavorite garnets. Priced at $150/carat or $225.00/gem |
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| 17463 Tourmaline Chrome, Md Green, 1.13 cts oval cut measuring 7.7x6.0x3.8 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A bright green tourmaline that exhibits rich color due to the trace presence of chromium. Priced at $125/carat or $141.25/gem |
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| 17175 Tourmaline, Chrome, Md Dk Green, 1.07 cts oval cut measuring 7.4x6.5x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A bright green tourmaline that is colored by a trace amount of chromium. The green in these gems is different from non-chromium tourmalines. Priced at $150/carat or $160.50/gem |
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| 17217 Tourmaline, Chrome, Md Green, 1.23 cts antique cushion cut measuring 6.5x6.2x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A bright, medium chrome green tourmaline in a popular antique cushion cut. Priced at $150/carat or $184.50/gem |
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| 17433 Tourmaline, Chrome, Md Dk Intense Green, 1.60 cts oval cut measuring 8.4x6.5x4.2 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. A chrome tourmaline of top color with light crystals inclusions. Priced at $100/carat or $160.00/gem |
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| 17691 Tourmaline, Chrome, Md Green, 1.09 cts oval cut measuring 6.8x6.2x4.0 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. These tourmaline derive there rich green color from trace amounts of chromium. Priced at $125/carat or $136.25/gem |
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Blue Tourmalines |
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| 17690 Tourmaline, Md Dk Intense Greenish Blue, 1.67 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 6.7x6.3x4.9 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. The tourmalines from this location in Namibia are prized for their intense color which rivals cuprian tourmalines. The color of this gem is intense and represents some of the finest to be found anywhere. Priced at $200/carat or $334.00/gem |
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| 17900 Tourmaline, Indicolite, Md Dk Blue, 1.04 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x5.6x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. An exceptional blue tourmaline with just a very slight greenish overtone. Namibian tourmalines have shot up in price during the past few years and will see even more increases as the mines become exhausted. Priced at $200/carat or $208.00/gem |
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| 17497 Tourmaline, Indicolite, Md Dk Greenish Blue, 1.96 cts oval cut measuring 9.1x6.8x5.0 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. The price these gems command continues to climb as production is almost entirely shipped to Russia and China. A very fine blue gem with a slight greenish overtone. Priced at $200/carat or $392.00/gem |
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| 17604 Tourmaline, Md Dk Intense Greenish Blue, 1.20 cts oval cut measuring 8.3x6.1x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. An exceptional tourmaline with incredible, intense, greenish blue color. We have seen these gems offered as high as $1,000/carat as the mines are experiencing decreased production and what little there is is being snapped up by Russian and Chinese buyers. Priced at $250/carat or $300.00/gem |
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| 17740 Tourmaline, Md Dk Greenish Blue, 1.00 cts cushion cut measuring 7.3x6.3x3.2 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A very fine teal tourmaline from Namibia. Word is circulating that the deposits are producing very little new material. Priced at $200/carat or $200.00/gem |
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| 17529 Tourmaline, Indicolite, Md Dk Blue, 1.82 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.8x6.2x4.9 mm, lt incl, from Afghanistan. A fine Afghanistan indicolite tourmaline with unfortunate light inclusions which makes it very affordable. Priced at $50/carat or $91.00/gem |
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| 17456 Tourmaline, Indicolite, Dk Blue, 1.32 cts trilliant cut measuring 7.6x7.0x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A true blue tourmaline with no accenting overtones. Priced at $150/carat or $198.00/gem |
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| 17252 Tourmaline, Md Dk Greenish Blue, 2.28 cts emerald cut measuring 10.8x5.3x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. This gem is borderline indicolite although we feel it has too strong a greenish overtone to quality for that distinction. Still a very fine blue tourmaline of excellent cutting, clarity and color. Priced at $150/carat or $342.00/gem |
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| 11221 Tourmaline, Dk Intense Greenish Blue, 1.18 cts emerald cut measuring 8.0x4.8x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. An intense greenish blue tourmaline with fine cutting and clarity. Priced at $80/carat or $94.40/gem |
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Pink Tourmalines |
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| 15536 Tourmaline, Md Silver Pink, 8.60 cts long emerald brilliant cut measuring 23.3x7.3x6.4 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A long emerald cut gem that displays typical pink hue from Nigeria but with a strong platinum or silver overtone. Priced at $60/carat or $516.00/gem |
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Green Tourmalines |
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| 17257 Tourmaline, Dk Bluish Green, 7.24 cts cushion cut measuring 11.7x10.7x6.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A fine green tourmaline with a slight bluish overtone that makes it a most attractive gem for a ring setting. Priced at $150/carat or $1086.00/gem |
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| 16484 Tourmaline, Md Lt Bluish Green, 1.15 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.7x4.6x3.6 mm, eye clean, from Afghanistan. A bright Afghani tourmaline in an emerald brilliant cut. Priced at $50/carat or $57.50/gem |
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| 13578 Tourmaline, Md Yellowish Green, 4.42 cts fancy emerald cut measuring 17.4x5.7x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Zambia. A typical Zambian green tourmaline with yellowish overtones and in an unusual emerald cut. Priced at $25/carat or $110.50/gem |
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| 17473 Tourmaline, Md Dk Golden Green, 2.40 cts oval cut measuring 9.7x7.3x5.2 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. This gem is reported from a new discovery in Mozambique. The color is very similar to many of the kornerupines that originate in Sri Lanka. Priced at $40/carat or $96.00/gem |
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| 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 |
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| 11099 Tourmaline, Md Dk Blue Green, 1.39 cts oval cut measuring 8.1x6.2x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. An intense teal tourmaline from Usakos, Namibia which is known for the finest blue green tourmaline found anywhere. Priced at $100/carat or $139.00/gem |
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| 11219 Tourmaline, Dk Bluish Green, 1.27 cts oval cut measuring 7.9x5.9x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A darker tourmaline of fine bluish green color. Priced at $50/carat or $63.50/gem |
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| 14090 Tourmaline, Md Lt Mint Green, 4.28 cts pear cut measuring 13.7x8.5x5.9 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A gorgeous mint green tourmaline of both fine cutting and clarity. Priced at $90/carat or $385.20/gem |
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Bicolor Tourmalines |
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| 17985 Tourmaline, Bicolor, Md Yellowish Green/Pink, 1.09 cts emerald cut measuring 9.9x4.1x2.9 mm, mod incl, from Brazil. A faceted "watermelon" tourmaline of true green and pink colors. Priced at $25/carat or $27.25/gem |
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| 17858 Tourmaline, Achroite, Colorless, 4.68 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.9x8.4x5.2 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A very well cut and attractive tourmaline that very rarely occurs absolutely colorless as in this gem. Priced at $70/carat or $327.60/gem |
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| 17606 Tourmaline, Achroite, Colorless, 0.87 cts square brilliant cut measuring 5.7x5.6x3.7 mm, eye clean, from Afghanistan. A rare colorless tourmaline of excellent cutting and clarity. Priced at $90/carat or $78.30/gem |
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Zircons |
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Blue Zircons |
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| 17920 Zircon, Md Intense Blue, 3.88 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.9x5.4 mm eye clean, from Cambodia. A very fine blue zircon with the look of an exceptional Paraiba tourmaline. This gem was cut from old rough that was subjected only to heating and not the diffusions treatments so common in may of the blue zircons available today. Priced at $150/carat or $582.00/gem |
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| 17093 Zircon, Md Lt Blue, 5.87 cts oval cut measuring 12.1x10.3x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Cambodia. A bright blue zircon of fine cutting. These gems are getting scarce as the deposits in Cambodia are no longer producing zircon that heat treats to a fine blue. Priced at $50/carat or $293.50/gem |
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| 17751 Zircon, Md Blue, 1.62 cts checkerboard oval cut measuring 7.0x6.2x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Cambodia. An older gem that has only been subjected to heating to produce the fine blue color. Priced at $30/carat or $48.60/gem |
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Other Zircons |
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| 16267 Zircon, Dk Red, 2.11 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 7.1x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A rich, intense red zircon with fine clarity and cutting. Priced at $30/carat or $63.30/gem |
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| 17545 Zircon, Md Dk Red, 1.61 cts antique cushion cut measuring 6.0x6.0x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A fine red zircon without the orangish or brownish overtones found in some red zircons. Priced at $25/carat or $40.25/gem |
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| 17548 Zircon, Md Orange, 1.65 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 7.0x4.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A very fine and bright orange zircon with excellent cutting and at an affordable price. Priced at $20/carat or $33.00/gem |
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| 15286 Zircon, Md Golden Yellow, 1.62 cts oval cut measuring 7.9x6.1x3.5 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An inexpensive natural, untreated gem that is well cut and attractive. Priced at $20/carat or $32.40/gem |
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| 13771 Zircon, Md Greenish Gold, 3.90 cts oval cut measuring 10.2x7.5x5.3 mm eye clean, from Sri Lanka. Natural, untreated zircons are still one of the most affordable gems available. This gem has a medium gold color with a greenish overtone. Priced at $25/carat or $97.50/gem |
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| 8300 Zircon, Md Lt Intense Orangish Yellow, 1.31 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.8x3.2 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This is a very attractive zircon with intense color and exceptional brilliance. Priced at $30/carat or $39.30/gem |
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| 17070 Zircon, Md Brownish Yellow, 5.32 cts oval cut measuring 11.6x8.4x5.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A natural, inexpensive gem of high quality. Zircons are bound to become more popular as other natural gems become expensive and unobtainable. Priced at $25/carat or $133.00/gem |
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| 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 |
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| 14624 Zircon, Md Greenish Gold, 3.19 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x8.0x4.e mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. Here is an inexpensive, well cut, attractive gem that has not been treated that when set would impress even the most casual observer. Priced at $25/carat or $79.25/gem |
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| 17263 Zircon, Colorless, 3.35 cts pear cut measuring 10.5x7.8x5.1 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A well cut colorless zircon that would make an excellent pendant with colored gem melee as accents. Priced at $30/carat or $100.50/gem |
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| 17627 Zircon, Md Orange, 5.80 cts oval cut measuring 12.0x8.4x6.1 mm, lt incl, from Australia. This gem was cut from rough mined at a well known location in central Australia. The color is natural. Priced at $12/carat or $69.60/gem |
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