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Rare Gems
All gems available as of 5/1/13
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16613 Anatase,
Md Yellowish Brown, 1.27 cts oval cut measuring 8.6x4.8x3.3 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. Rutile, anatase, and brookite all have the same chemical composition but differ in the crystal form in which they occur. This is a larger gem from a small find in Brazil from several year ago.
Priced at $300/carat or $381.00/gem
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15414 Apatite,
Md Pinkish Gold, 5.75 cts trilliant cut measuring 12.1x12.1x6.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. We recently came across this gem in a box where it has escaped for several years. The color is unusual and came from a single large piece of rough back in 2009.
Priced at $25/carat or $143.75/gem
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17834 Danburite,
Md Dk Orange, 4.84 cts oval cut measuring 12.7x9.6x6.3 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A fine orange danburite that displays excellent cutting and clarity as well.
Priced at $40/carat or $193.60/gem
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17945 Danburite,
Colorless, 4.34 cts oval cut measuring 12.0x9.5x6.1 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. We have heard that the deposits near Charcas in the state of San Luis Potosi have not produced any new danburite in many years and although a huge amount was produce at the time it is gradually declining in availability. This is a very well cut gem of fine clarity.
Priced at $20/carat or $86.80/gem
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18020 Friedelite,
Md Orange, 0.79 cts rd flower bril cut measuring 5.9x3.9, translucent, from New Jersey.
An extremely rare gem from this location in northern New Jersey that no longer is in production.
Priced at $90/carat or $71.10/gem
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17356 Kornerupine,
Md Greenish Gold, 9.86 cts oval cut measuring 15.0x11.0x8.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This is a very large size for a kornerupine of this color and quality. Two tiny crystal inclusions prevents it from being eye clean.
Priced at $80/carat or $788.80/gem
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17856 Londonite,
V Lt Yellow, 0.69 cts oval cut measuring 6.5x5.2x3.2 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. Londonite is very closely related to rhodizite and is most commonly distinguished from the latter by the location where it is mined. Otherwise, complex chemical tests are required to determine the difference.
Priced at $300/carat or $207.00/gem
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15995 Microlite,
Md Intense Yellow, 0.52 cts oval cut measuring 4.4x3.6x2.3 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. A very rare gem when transparent. This is a nice size for a gem found in very few collections.
Priced at $400/carat or $208.00/gem
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17859 Pezzottaite,
Md Pink, 0.65 cts oval cut measuring 6.7x4.7x3.2 mm, mod incl, from Madagascar. We had been under the impression that the deposit of pezzottaite had been exhausted, however, we were told at the recent gem show in Denver that they saw some new production in Tucson this year. Either way it is a very rare gem coming from only one location in Madagascar and we are looking forward to finding some during out trip to Madagascar in November.
Priced at $200/carat or $130.00/gem
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17843 Quartz w/ Chlorite,
Colorless w/ Md Green, 6.15 cts emerald cut measuring 11.9x9.6x7.6 mm, lt incl, from Madagascar. This is an unusual inclusion gem where the chlorite inclusions occur on the surface of a phantom crystal inside the original quartz.
Priced at $8/carat or $49.20/gem
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16735 Richterite,
Lt Yellow, 2.92 cts oval cut measuring 10.4x8.6x5.0 mm, eye clean, from Burma. This is one of those gems where a small deposit is found, mined out and not to be seen offered again. A small find was made in Burma about five years ago and we have not seen any since.
Priced at $250/carat or $730.00/gem
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17947 Sanadine,
V Lt Yellow, 2.82 cts oval cut measuring 10.4x8.1x6.3 mm, eye clean, from Germany. This location is well known for this member of the feldspar family. This is a nice size for such gems from this location.
Priced at $40/carat or $112.80/gem
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18019 Sapphirine,
Dk Grayish Blue, 1.04 cts oval cut measuring 7.6x5.8x2.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. Sapphirines over a carat in size are very rare. This gem is eye clean as well.
Priced at $200/carat or $208.00/gem
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17968 Triplite,
Md Dk Orange, 1.36 cts pear cut measuring 10.3x5.7x2.9 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. Gem grade triplite was found in Brazil shortly after the initial discoveries in Pakistan. The color is a bit darker than its counterparts.
Priced at $400/carat or $540.00/gem
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Gallery of Additional Available Rare Gems
20% Discount On All Gems in this section until further notice!
15410 Amblygonite,
Lt Yellow, 6.61 cts leaf cut measuring
17.4x10.4x6.9 mm, eye
clean, from Brazil. A well cut gem in this unusual facet pattern.
Priced at $40/carat or $264.40/gem |
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12873 Amblygonite,
Md Lt Yellow, 6.82 cts cushion cut measuring 15.7x8.2x7.0 mm, eye
clean, from Brazil. A well cut gem for this phosphate mineral.
Priced at $40/carat or $272.80/gem |
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17892 Anglesite,
Lt Yellow, 7.02 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 14.3x7.2x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Touissit, Morocco. Anglesite is extremely difficult to facet. It is both brittle and heat sensitive making not only the cutting process difficult but also the cleaning and dopping. We once heard of an anglesite cracking once it had been cut when the acetone that was evaporating off its surface heat shocked it.
Priced at $100/carat or $702.00/gem
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12820 Apatite,
Md Yellow, 22.76 cts Portuguese oval cut measuring 18.9x16.2x11.6
mm, eye clean, from Mexico. Up until a few years ago apatites from
the Lake Jaco
location rarely occurred over 10 carats in size. A more recent discovery
produced crystals that would cut much larger sizes. This is one
such gem that is exceptional in cut, clarity, and color.
Priced at $50/carat or $1,138.00/gem |
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17500 Axinite,
Md Orangish Brown, 1.27 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.1x4.9x3.7
mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. This is a rare size for a Brazilian
axinite that is almost clean. This gem displays multiple hues of
color for this highly pleochroic gem.
Priced at $125/carat or $158.75/gem |
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17955 Barite,
Md Grayish Blue, 7.70 cts cushion cut measuring 10.0x9.2x7.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A Brazilian blue barite that resembles similar material found near Stoneham, Colorado.
Priced at $60/carat or $462.00/gem
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17963 Bastnaesite,
Md Dk Orange, 1.15 cts oval cut measuring 6.2x5.0x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. An extreme rarity in over a carat in size and with fine clarity.
Priced at $350/carat or $402.50/gem
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17266 Benitoite,
Md Blue, 0.58 cts round brilliant cut measuring 4.8x3.4 mm, eye
clean,
from California. A half carat size gem in a lighter color that is
both well cut and clean.
Priced at $900/carat or $522.00/gem |
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17378 Calcite,
Md Yellowish Orange, 14.50 cts emerald cut measuring 13.9x13.6x10.5
mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A well cut calcite with attractive color
and a larger size for a
collection.
Priced at $15/carat or $217.50/gem |
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17702 Cassiterite,
Md Yellowish Brown, 1.09 cts cushion cut measuring
7.8x3.4x2.2
mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. We acquired this gem for its color and
clarity where most of
the cassiterites we offer tend to be darker in color.
Priced at
$80/carat or $87.20/gem |
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17940 Cassiterite,
Dk Orangish Brown, 2.32 cts trilliant cut measuring 7.8x6.8x3.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A rare transparent gem cut from this mineral that is often mined for its tin content.
Priced at $90/carat or $208.80/gem
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17020 Cassiterite,
Dk Brown, 3.09 cts oval cut measuring 8.6x6.3x4.0 mm, eye clean,
from Sri Lanka. A darker gem from this location that occasionally
produces facet grade
cassiterite.
Priced at $80/carat or $247.20/gem |
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17507 Cassiterite,
Md Golden Brown/Dk Brown, 3.30 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring
7.3x6.1x4.4 mm, v lt incl, from Bolivia. Bolivia is known for its
tin mines of
which cassiterite is an ore. We purchased a few damaged crystals
with clear areas for cutting and had this gem cut from one of them.
This gem is actually a bicolor with half being a medium golden brown
and the other half a dark brown.
Priced at $80/carat or $264.00/gem |
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17532 Cassiterite,
Dk/Md Brown, 12.11 cts cushion cut measuring 11.6x9.9x7.0 mm, lt
incl, from Bolivia. We acquired the rough from which this gem was
cut from a mineral dealer who specialized in Bolivian minerals.
This gem is color zoned and has some light
inclusions but is large for the location.
Priced at $50/carat or $605.50/gem |
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17824 Chrome Diopside,
Md Dk Intense Green, 1.25 cts oval cut measuring 7.8x5.8x3.7 mm, v lt incl, from Russia. A rare gem that is extremely popular for its intense green color and is often set despite its easy cleavage. Care should always be taken should one decide to set a chrome diopside.
Priced at $40/carat or $50.00/gem
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17893 Chrome Sphene,
Md Dk Green, 19.75 cts shield cut measuring 22.7x17.2x9.3 mm, lt incl, from Madagascar. We acquired this gem for its fine green color and upon testing it determined that it was a chrome rich sphene. A couple of light veils is all that mars this world class gem.
Priced at $200/carat or $3,950.00/gem
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17942 Clinozoisite,
Md Dk Yellow, 3.46 cts emerald cut measuring 13.1x5.8x4.1 mm, v lt incl, from Pakistan. A member of the epidote mineral family, clinozoisite is also related to tanzanite. The color of this gem is deep and rich and is durable enough for setting in jewelry.
Priced at $50/carat or $173.00/gem
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17707 Crocoite,
Md Intense Orange, 1.49 cts emerald cut measuring
7.7x4.4x2.2 mm, lt
incl, from Tasmania. This is an extremely rare lead chromate gem that
occurs in
facetable qualities only from Dundas, Tasmania. These gems are
extremely fragile and
must be handled with extreme care. John cut one year ago that broke
when it was
dropped and hit the floor.
Priced at $300/carat or $447.00/gem |
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16817 Cuprite,
Dk Metallic Red, 3.80 cts fancy octagon cut measuring 7.8x7.7x4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Namibia. Cuprite is very soft and difficult to cut. Larger gems were unknown until larger, transparent rough was discovered in Zaire and Namibia.
Priced at $60/carat or $228.00/gem
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17024 Danburite,
Md Yellow, 3.30 cts antique cushion cut measuring 10.7x8.1x5.4 mm,
eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A bright and well cut danburite with
rich yellow color.
Priced at $60/carat or $198.00/gem |
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15485 Danburite,
Md Brownish Yellow, 5.46 cts oval cut measuring 12.9x9.4x7.0 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A well cut gem from a location known for producing fine danburites.
Priced at $40/carat or $218.40/gem
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16903 Danburite,
Md Lt Brownish Yellow, 2.55 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 9.1x7.5x6.4
mm, eye clean, from Russia. A very well cut danburite that is ready
for setting in jewelry or as an addition to a collection. Priced
at $40/carat or $102.00/gem |
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17831 Danburite,
Md Yellowish Orange, 4.05 cts oval cut measuring 11.8x9.2x6.0 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A fine orange danburite that is durable enough for setting.
Priced at $40/carat or $162.00/gem
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16810 Danburite,
Colorless, 17.19 cts checkerboard rhombus cushion cut measuring
18.6x13.4x9.1 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. A larger danburite with
an unusual cut for the collector or a designed custom piece of jewelry.
Priced at $20/carat or $343.80/gem |
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16046 Datolite,
V Lt Green, 8.57 cts princess cut measuring 11.0x10.9x9.9 mm, v
lt
incl, from Russia. A very well cut gem with fine clarity and just
a hint of green body color. We do not see gems of similar quality
very often.
Priced at $80/carat or $685.60/gem |
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15484 Datolite,
V Lt Green, 6.62 cts pear cut measuring 16.7x9.7x7.1 mm, eye clean,
from Russia. Datolites are very rare as clean gems. This gem displays
the very pale
green body color that is characteristic of this rare gem specie.
Priced at $70/carat or $463.40/gem |
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16823 Datolite,
Md Lt Yellow, 2.71 cts oval cut measuring
10.6x8.0x5.6 mm, mod incl,
from Russia. This is a rare color for a datolite with is usually pale
green or colorless.
Priced at $40/carat or $108.40/gem |
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17692 Epidote,
V Dk Orangish Brown, 2.92 cts oval cut measuring 10.7x7.3x5.0 mm,
lt incl, from Brazil. This epidote displays very fine color that
is unfortunately very dark.
Priced at $15/carat or $43.80/gem |
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17632 Epidote,
V Dk Green, 3.13 cts pear cut measuring 12.1x7.8x5.0 mm, v lt incl,
from Brazil. A durable gem of the same mineral family as tanzanite
but unfortunately too dark in color for setting.
Priced at $15/carat or $46.95/gem |
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17825 Fluorite, Bi-color,
Md Orange/Green, 6.12 cts emerald cut measuring 10.9x8.9x6.4 mm, v lt incl, from Kenya. An attractive, bicolor fluorite that displays both bright orange and green.
Priced at $20/carat or $122.40/gem
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17822 Fluorite,
V Lt Green, 13.99 cts oval cut measuring 18.1x13.6x8.8 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. A well cut fluorite with just a slight tint of green color.
Priced at $12/carat or $167.88/gem
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17352 Fluorite,
Md Pink, 34.37 cts cushion cut measuring 24.2x18.7x11.0 mm, v lt
incl,
from Pakistan. Another new discovery we saw in Tucson was pink fluorite
from
Pakistan. Previously pink fluorite was very rare and most notably
from the deposits in Switzerland. This is a very fine, pink gem
with an excellent cut. Priced at $15/carat or $515.55/gem
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16434 Fluorite,
Colorless, 4.16 cts oval cut measuring 12.8x10.1x5.5 m, v lt incl, from Crystal Peak, Colorado. An unusual, colorless fluorite from this classic mineral location in central Colorado.
Priced at $12/carat or $49.92/gem
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15475 Fluorite,
Md Intense Yellow, 12.57 cts fan cut measuring 23.1x15.2x7.7 mm,
v lt
incl, from India. A bright color for fluorite with an unusual cut
as well.
Priced at $6/carat or $75.42/gem |
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16611 Fluoronatromicrolite,
Dk Green, 0.93 cts trilliant cut measuring 5.3x5.2x2.5 mm, lt incl,
from Brazil. This is a new separate specie of rare gems that was
recently identified. An ultra rarity that few collections contain.
Priced at $500/carat or $465.00/gem |
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16647 Fosterite,
Colorless, 0.16 cts round cut measuring 3.5 mm in diameter, eye clean, from Burma. This is the last gem from a lot we acquired several years ago. It is most noted for its lack of color and location. We have not seen any more gems available from this location since we acquired the lot this gem came from.
Priced at $150/carat or $24.00/gem
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17854 Hambergite,
Colorless, 1.51 cts long emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.9x4.2x2.8 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. An eye clean hambergite in a long emerald cut. An exceptional gem for the collector of extreme rarities. Priced at $150/carat or $226.50/gem
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16987 Hambergite,
Colorless, 1.43 cts, emerald cut measuring 7.8x5.8x5.1 mm, lt incl,
from Madagascar. An unusual rare gem that is very hard despite its
low specific gravity. We have only seen gem quality hambergite from
two locations, Madagascar and Tajikistan in all of our years in
business.
Priced at $125/carat or $178.75/gem |
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17372 Hambergite,
Colorless, 1.17 cts emerald cut measuring 14.0x4.3x2.6 mm, v lt
incl, from Madagascar. A very rare gems most noted for its high
hardness and low
specific gravity.
Priced at $125/carat or $146.25/gem |
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7339 Herderite,
Md Lt Greenish Yellow, 7.29 cts skewed trilliant cut measuring 20.9x11.1x5.7
mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An unusual cut for herderite that displays
fine clarity as well.
Priced at $100/carat or $729.00/gem |
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17923 Jeremejevite,
Colorless, 2.99 cts cushion cut measuring 8.4x8.3x5.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A relatively new location for jeremejevites that produced gems over 100 carats in size. A well cut gem that displays very strong brilliance.
Priced at $300/carat or $897.00/gem
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17847 Jeremejevite,
Lt Brownish Yellow, 1.39 cts rectangle step cut measuring 7.1x5.3x4.0 mm, v lt incl, from Burma (Myanmar). This is the fourth location we have heard of producing this gem. First discovered in Namibia then Tajikistan, and then Madagascar, we now add Burma to the list.
Priced at $300/carat or $417.00/gem
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17848 Jeremejevite,
Lt Orangish Brown, 1.03 cts rectangle step cut measuring 8.0x4.4x3.2 mm, lt incl, from Burma. This is a new location for this extremely rare gem. There is a small natural on the crown of this gem.
Priced at $250/carat or $257.50/gem
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17962 Kaliborite,
Colorless, 0.37 cts octagon cut measuring 5.5x5.3x2.9 mm, lt incl, from Kazakhstan. This is a new gem for us that we have never seen cut previously or offered elsewhere. We've taken a gamble on this one.
Priced at $2,000/carat or $740.00/gem
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17712 Kornerupine,
Md Dk Green, 2.31 cts emerald brilliant cut
measuring 8.4x6.8x5.2
mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An attractive gem without the strong
golden and yellow
overtones so common in kornerupines.
Priced at $40/carat or $92.40/gem |
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16271 Kornerupine,
Md Lt Greenish Gold, 2.30 cts oval cut measuring 9.4x6.7x5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays a lighter color tone than most kornerupines.
Priced at $30/carat or $69.00/gem
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17752 Kornerupine,
Dk Brownish Green, 1.85 cts oval cut measuring 9.1x6.8x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A rare borate mineral that occurs in very few locations throughout the world.
Priced at $25/carat or $46.25/gem
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17016 Kornerupine,
Md Golden Green, 7.13 cts oval cut measuring 14.0x10.3x7.1 mm, v
lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem is very large for a kornerupine.
There is a small pit
present near the girdle in the crown of this gem.
Priced at $40/carat or $285.20/gem |
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16106 Kornerupine,
Md Greenish Gold, 3.74 cts trilliant cut measuring 10.0x10.0x6.6
mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem would make an unusual center
stone in a pendant. It is a well cut trilliant with bright color.
Priced at $30/carat or $112.20/gem |
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11492 Kornerupine,
Md Dk Brownish Green, 1.83 cts oval cut measuring 8.8x7.1x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A well cut and clean gem from the world's principle source. We have also seen this material from Tanzania, Kenya, and Madagascar in gem grades.
Priced at $25/carat or $45.75/gem
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17895 Labradorite,
Lt Golden Yellow, 9.58 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.0x12.0x7.9 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. We acquired this gem from an amateur gem cutter who also collected the rough.
A fine gem from this classic American gem location.
Priced at $20/carat or $191.60/gem
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17898 Labradorite,
Lt Yellow, 2.52 cts pear cut measuring 13.1x7.6x5.3 mm, eye clean, from Pueblo Park, New Mexico. Another labradorite from an American location that is open to the public. For directions to visit this location obtain a copy of "Gem Trails of New Mexico".
Priced at $20/carat or $50.40/gem
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17738 Labradorite,
Lt Yellow, 2.56 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 8.7x6.3 mm, eye clean, from Clear Lake, Utah. This location produces mostly very small pieces of rough labradorite making a gem this size rare from this location. A rare gem for the collector of North American gemstones.
Priced at $20/carat or $51.20/gem
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17725 Labradorite,
Lt Yellow, 2.13 cts pear cut measuring
12.8x6.9x4.9 mm, eye clean,
from Clear Lake, Utah. This is a large size for a labradorite from
this location. During a
recent visit to this deposit we found less then six piece of rough
that would cut over two
carats in size.
Priced at $20/carat or $42.60/gem |
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16241 Labradorite,
Md Lt Golden Yellow, 12.71 cts rhombus step cut measuring 21.0x13.2x8.1
mm, eye clean, from Mexico. A custom cut gem for this member of
the feldspar mineral family.
Priced at $12/carat or $152.52/gem |
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17943 Lazulite,
Dk Blue/Yellow, 0.87 cts round brilliant cut measuring 6.0x3.7 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. A rare phosphate mineral that is very dichroic. This gem displays a deep blue color with flashes of yellow.
Priced at $200/carat or $174.00/gem
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17965 Lazulite,
Dk Intense Blue, 0.75 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x4.8x3.1 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. This gem is huge for an intense blue lazulite from Brazil. The gem has a small natural on the girdle the result of the cutter's effort to obtain as large a gem as possible.
Priced at $500/carat or $375.00/gem
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17857 Londonite,
Lt Yellow, 0.66 cts trilliant cut measuring 5.9x5.9x3.1 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. An extreme rarity that is closely related to rhodizite. The difference is determined by complex tests or by the pegmatite from which the rough is mined.
Priced at $500/carat or $330.00/gem
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17636 Musgravite,
Dk Greenish Gray, 3.51 cts oval cut measuring 9.7x8.4x5.4 mm,
eye clean, from Sri Lanka. Mugravite is one of the rarest of all
gems with only a few known to exist. This gem is unsual for its
size and clarity. The color is characteristic of this species.
Priced at $2,500/carat or $8,775.00/gem |
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17414 Oligoclase,
Colorless, 3.83 cts oval cut measuring 13.2x9.0x6.0 mm, eye clean,
from Brazil. Oligoclase is a member of the feldspar family of mineral
and more specifically a member of the plagioclase feldspar group.
This is a well cut and clean gem from within that group.
Priced at $30/carat or $114.90/gem |
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16092 Orthoclase,
Md Yellow, 7.02 cts cushion cut measuring 13.5x11.6x8.1 mm, eye
clean, from Madagascar. A faceted member of the feldspar family.
This gem displays an intense, medium yellow hue.
Priced at $18/carat or $126.36/gem |
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16093 Orthoclase,
Md Yellow, 9.34 cts cushion cut measuring 14.5x12.3x8.2 mm, eye
clean, from Madagascar. A transparent member of the feldspar family.
The orthoclase from Madagascar is known as the finest found anywhere.
Priced at $20/carat or $186.80/gem |
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17878 Orthoclase,
Md Yellow, 11.57 cts oval cut measuring 16.7x13.9x9.8 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A rich yellow member of the potassium feldspar family. We suspected that this gem and #17844 were from different locations but were informed that they both came from the same mines.
Priced at $20/carat or $231.40/gem
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17844 Orthoclase,
Lt Yellow, 12.88 cts oval cut measuring 18.1x13.5x10.1 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A lighter orthoclase of fine cutting and clarity. There is some debate as to whether or not these gems are actually sanadine but the difference between the two is so slight we will stick with the current thought and not call it sanadine.
Priced at $12/carat or $154.96/gem
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17553 Orthoclase,
Lt Brownish Yellow, 8.32 cts cushion cut measuring 12.9x12.2x8.7
mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. This gem displays a slight “moonstone
sheen” but which is not strong enough to be called such.
Priced at $15/carat or $124.80/gem |
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17380 Petalite,
Colorless, 12.07 cts oval cut measuring 18.7x13.7x8.7 mm, eye clean,
from Brazil. A larger size for the rare, lithium rich gem at a very
affordable price.
Priced at $20/carat or $241.40/gem |
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17860 Pezzottaite,
Md Pink, 0.54 cts oval cut measuring 5.9x4.7x3.1 mm, mod incl, from Madagascar. An extremely rare beryllium gem that is known as having come from only one location.
Priced at $200/carat or $108.00/gem
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17939 Phenacite,
Colorless, 2.72 cts trilliant cut measuring 9.7x9.6x5.1 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A bright specimen of this rare beryllium gem specie.
Priced at $50/carat or $136.00/gem
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16577 Phosphophyllite,
Md Lt Bluish Green, 1.27 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x5.9x4.3 mm,
v lt incl, from Bolivia. A beautiful rare gem that is well known
as mineral specimens from this location. Gems are rare as often
cutters and minerals dealers are hesitant to cut fine crystals.
We have not seen more of this on the market since acquiring
this gem over a year ago.
Priced at $1,500/carat or $1,905.00/gem |
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14355 Powellite,
Colorless, 2.58 cts oval cut measuring 9.1x7.0x4.5 mm, eye clean, from India. A rare tungsten mineral that was all but unknown as a faceted gem until the Indian deposits were discovered. This is a very large size for a powellite.
Priced at $500/carat or $1,290.00/gem
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17842 Quartz w/ Chlorite,
Colorless w/ Green, 12.21 cts emerald cut measuring 17.3x10.4x9.1 mm, lt incl, from Madagascar. These inclusion gems have always proved popular with the light chlorite inclusions capping a phantom crystal inside the gem.
Priced at $8/carat or $97.68/gem
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14586 Quartz w/ Fluorite,
Colorless w/ Dk Blue, 16.57 cts oval cut measuring
19.3x12.0x10.6 mm, lt incl, from Madagascar. These inclusion quartz
gems made quite a
stir when they appeared on the market several years ago. This gem
consists of colorless
quartz with two large fluorite crystals under the table and a smaller
one further into the
gem.
Priced at $8/carat or $132.56/gem |
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17855 Rhodizite,
Lt Yellow, 1.13 cts round brilliant cut measuring 6.7x4.2 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A one carat rhodizite is considered huge for this very rare gem specie. This is a great opportunity to add this extreme rarity to your collection.
Priced at $800/carat or $904.00/gem
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17777 Rhodochrosite,
Md Pink, 1.26 cts emerald cut measuring 5.8x5.2x4.4 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. A rare, eye clean rhodochrosite as most of these gems have at least very light inclusions.
Priced at $250/carat or $315.00/gem
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17190 Rhodochrosite,
Md Orangish Pink, 3.45 cts antique cushion cut measuring 9.0x8.0x5.1
mm, v lt incl, from China. This Chinese rhodochrosite displays a
very similar color to Colorado rhodochrosite. A well cut gem of
fine clarity and color.
Priced at $250/carat or $862.50/gem |
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17483 Rhodochrosite,
Md Intense Pink, 3.82 cts emerald scissors cut measuring 11.0x6.5x5.2
mm, lt incl, from Colorado. A well cut rhodochrosite which is one
of the
most popular rare gems that we offer.
Priced at $250/carat or $930.00/gem |
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17756 Rhodochrosite,
Md Pink, 1.63 cts trilliant cut measuring 7.8x7.7x4.2 mm, v lt incl, from Colorado. A very popular rare gem from the Sweethome Mine in central Colorado. This mine is now sealed and rough comes from old material mined mostly in the 1990's.
Priced at $250/carat or $407.50/gem
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17706 Rhodonite,
Md Reddish Orange, 1.40 cts emerald cut measuring 7.3x6.0x3.2
mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. This material is very similar to
rhodochrosite in appearance
but differs slightly chemically. A rare opportunity to acquire a fine
example of this
extremely difficult to cut rare gem.
Priced at $400/carat or $560.00/gem |
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17964 Rutile,
Dk Metallic Red, 1.70 cts emerald cut measuring 11.3x4.3x2.6 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A titanium gem that rarely occurs transparent enough to facet. The vast majority of faceted rutiles originate from Brazil.
Priced at $40/carat or $68.00/gem
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17916 Sapphirine,
Dk Grayish Blue, 1.13 cts oval cut measuring 7.3x5.6x3.5 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. Sapphirines over 1 carat in size are very rare. This gem is cut from a new deposit recently reported in Sri Lanka.
Priced at $200/carat or $226.00/gem
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17903 Scapolite,
Md Purple 1.20 cts oval cut measuring 7.8x6.5x4.5 mm, v lt incl, from China. This material is mined very close to the Pakistan border and thus actually comes to us through that country. A well cut gem with a very light inclusion on the pavilion.
Priced at $50/carat or $60.00/gem
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17427 Scapolite,
Lt Brownish Yellow, 14.49 cts cushion cut measuring 18.8x12.9x10.1
mm eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger scapolite with light golden
color. We acquired
this gem due to its fine cutting and low price.
Priced at $12/carat or $173.88/gem |
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16230 Scapolite,
Md Intense Yellow, 15.71 cts split sided keystone brilliant cut
measuring 16.9x13.6x12.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A custom
faceted scapolite of
intense yellow color.
Priced at $20/carat or $314.20/gem |
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17413 Scheelite,
Md Yellow, 5.95 cts trilliant cut measuring 9.6x9.6x6.4 mm, eye
clean,
from China. When the Chinese deposit of scheelite was first discovered
specimens and cutting rough we readily available and at a reasonable
price. Now with the deposit exhausted specimens have sky rocketed
in value and rough is almost impossible to find. Here is a well
cut gem that displays the excellent brilliance.
Priced at $80/carat or $476.00/gem |
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17938 Sellaite,
Lt Yellow, 3.12 cts cushion cut measuring 9.1x7.8x5.1 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. This is an extreme rarity in the gem world coming from only one deposit and then only in a small quantity during the 1990's.
Priced at $600/carat or $1,872.00/gem
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17367 Sellaite,
Colorless, 1.39 cts oval cut measuring 7.5x5.9x4.4 mm, v lt incl,
from Brazil. Sellaite is one of the ultimate rare gems. A single,
small deposit of facetable
rough was discovered during the early 1990’s with none found
since. As the scarcity of this mineral became apparent over the
years the price of these gems has increased dramatically. This is
an opportunity to add one of the world’s rarest gems to your
collection.
Priced at $700/carat or $973.00/gem |
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16880 Siderite,
Md Dk Yellowish Green, 2.19 cts oval cut measuring 8.9x6.0x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This rare gem makes an occasional appearance on the market and then it is usually from the Brazilian deposits. A very fine example of this extremely rare, faceted gem.
Priced at $90/carat or $197.10/gem
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17408 Sillimanite,
Md Yellow, 14.39 cts oval cut measuring 17.7x13.1x9.0 mm, eye clean,
from India. A larger, clean sillimanite of fine clarity and color.
Priced at $40/carat or $575.60/gem |
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13105 Sillimanite,
V Lt Gray, 4.61 cts oval cut measuring 11.3x8.7x6.2 mm, eye clean,
from India. A transparent sillimanite with fine clarity.
Priced at $30/carat or $138.30/gem |
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17950 Smithsonite,
V Lt Yellow, 4.29 cts oval cut measuring 12.3x10.2x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Tsumeb, Namibia. This gem is notable for the location from which it originates as the mines at Tsumeb stopped producing in 1996. Also unlike smithsonite from other locations that are fibrous in nature, this gem was cut from a crystal and does not display the haziness of those from Mexico or the United States.
Priced at $200/carat or $858.00/gem
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17949 Smithsonite,
V Lt Yellow, 1.09 cts pear cut measuring 9.4x6.2x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Tsumeb, Namibia. A rare zinc mineral from this classic mineral location that basically closed down in 1996. Gems coming from this location are basically cut from minerals that were mined prior to then.
Priced at $200/carat or $218.00/gem
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17959 Sodalite,
Colorless, 1.03 cts oval cut measuring 7.3x6.3x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. Sodalites are more commonly known for their massive, dark blue occurrence. This gem is absolutely colorless,transparent,and faceted.
Priced at $200/carat or $206.00/gem
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17956 Sphalerite,
Dk Red/Md Yellow, 2.01 cts cushion cut measuring 7.6x5.8x4.2 mm, lt incl, from Spain. An attractive bicolor sphalerite with the highly desired red color dominating the gem.
Priced at $30/carat or $60.30/gem
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15229 Sphalerite,
Md Orange/Yellow, 12.26 cts oval cut measuring 16.1x12.4x7.6 mm,
eye clean, from Spain. A beautiful bicolor sphalerite with orange
ends and a yellow
center.
Priced at $40/carat or $490.40/gem |
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17402 Sphene,
Md Yellow, 2.69 cts cushion cut measuring 9.7x6.9x4.8 mm, v lt incl,
from Madagascar. A well cut sphene with fine clarity that enables
the gem to display its dispersion very well.
Priced at $80/carat or $215.20/gem |
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17989 Sphene,
Md Brownish Yellow, 1.17 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x5.7x4.1 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. We acquired this gem for its exceptional dispersion in a honey color body.
Priced at $60/carat or $70.20/gem
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15103 Sphene,
Md Greenish Yellow, 3.19 cts antique cushion cut measuring 9.9x8.8x4.7
mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. An attractive sphene with a strong
greenish
overtone and nice dispersion.
Priced at $90/carat or $287.10/gem |
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17465 Sphene,
Md Greenish Yellow 2.29 cts oval cut measuring 9.1x7.1x4.7 mm, eye
clean, from Madagascar. A well cut and dispersive sphene with unusually
fine, eye clean clarity.
Priced at $90/carat or $206.10/gem |
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15359 Sphene,
Md Yellow, 5.08 cts oval cut measuring 12.3x9.4x5.7 mm, v lt incl,
from
Madagascar. A larger sphene with fine color and dispersion.
Priced at $125/carat or $635.00/gem |
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15786 Sphene,
Md Orangish Yellow, 5.92 cts oval cut measuring 13.5x9.4x6.3 mm,
v lt incl, from Madagascar. A very fine, larger sphene that displays
flashes of dispersive colors.
Priced at $150/carat or $888.00/gem |
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17868 Sphene,
Md Yellow, 4.66 cts oval cut measuring 13.0x8.4x5.4 mm, lt incl, from Madagascar. This gem caught our eye with its fine dispersion and price for its size.
Priced at $40/carat or $186.40/gem
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16842 Sphene,
Md Greenish Yellow, 1.96 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x6.0x4.6 mm,
v lt incl, from Madagascar. A calibrated sphene for those considering
setting this rare gem
that displays fine color as well.
Priced at $60/carat or $117.60/gem |
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4851 Sphene,
Md Brownish Yellow, 3.69 cts oval cut measuring 10.4x8.0x5.1 mm,
v lt incl, from India. A sphene from the state of Orissa in India.
This gem is from a small
discovery during the early 1990’s. We have not seen similar
quality sphenes come out of India since that time.
Priced at $50/carat or $184.50/gem |
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17686 Sphene,
Md Greenish Yellow, 2.36 cts oval cut measuring 9.7x7.6x4.6 mm,
v lt incl, from Madagascar. This is one of the finer sphenes we
have been able to offer in
some time. The gem is clean except for a small black needle inclusion
and displays fine dispersion as well.
Priced at $80/carat or $180.80/gem |
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17495 Sphene,
Md Greenish Yellow, 1.89 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring
7.6x5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. Several years ago a rough
dealer approached us with a small parcel of sphene rough that he
claimed originated in Tanzania from a new deposit. We acquired the
parcel and had this gem cut from the rough. The green overtone is
stronger than the Madagascar sphene gems. A rare opportunity to
add this new location to your collection.
Priced at $60/carat or $113.40/gem |
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17745 Sphene,
Md Greenish Yellow, 1.59 cts oval cut measuring 8.6x6.4x4.2 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. An inexpensive sphene with fine color and dispersion but some light inclusions.
Priced at $50/carat or $79.50/gem
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13421 Sphene,
Md Brownish Yellow, 3.17 cts round flower brilliant cut
measuring
8.6x6.0 mm, mod incl, from Brazil. An affordable sphene that displays
fine dispersion
despite the inclusions.
Priced at $30/carat or $95.10/gem |
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17941 Spodumene,
Lt Mint Green, 3.47 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x8.0x5.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This gem was offered to us as "hiddenite" however upon testing it did not indicate the presence of chromium such as true hiddenites from North Carolina possess so we are just calling it spodumene.
Priced at $60/carat or $208.20/gem
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17966 Staurolite,
Dk Orangish Brown, 1.38 cts trilliant cut measuring 7.8x7.7x3.2 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. Most of us are familiar with staurolite in the form of opaque, crossed twins. Rarely does it occur transparent as in the case of this gem. This is the only location we are aware of that produced transparent staurolite.
Priced at $200/carat or $276.00/gem
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17924 Taaffeite,
Md Pinkish Purple, 1.17 cts oval cut measuring 6.5x5.5x3.7 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An eye clean gem for this extreme rarity. This was the only taaffeite we saw in Tucson this year.
Priced at $1,200/carat or $1,404.00/gem
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15838 Topazolite Garnet,
Md Brownish Yellow, 0.21 cts round brilliant cut measuring 3.4x2.4 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A member of the andradite garnet family, theses garnet display fine dispersion.
Priced at $125/carat or $26.25/gem
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17969 Triplite,
Md Intense orange, 1.47 cts oval cut measuring 8.7x5.2x3.6 mm, v lt incl, from Pakistan. An extremely rare gem that was first discovered in gem grade only a few years ago. The orange in these gems resemble the finest spessartite garnets but these gems are too fragile for setting and should be relegated to a collection.
Priced at $800/carat or $1,176.00/gem |
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17951 Viridine,
Dk Green, 0.77 cts cushion cut measuring 7.7x4.3x2.9 mm, semi-transparent, from Brazil. This is a large size for a viridine. Gems are rarely transparent while the color of this gem is quite intense.
Priced at $250/carat or $192.50/gem |
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17710 Vivianite,
Dk Green, 2.03 cts emerald cut measuring
14.0x5.8x3.1 mm, mod incl,
from Brazil. This is an extreme rarity in the gem world due to its
extreme fragile nature.
This is the first and possibly the last time we will ever see one of
these gems cut. With a
hardness of 1.5 and micaeous cleavage it should be handled with extreme care.
Priced at $150/carat or $304.50/gem |
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