Rare Gems

All Gems Available as of 5/1/08

14376 Apatite, Md Intense Blue, 1.06 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.3x4.2
mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. These gems are extremely popular due to their
resemblance to Paraiba tourmalines but without the high price.
Priced at $20/carat or $21.20/gem

15622 Benitoite, Md Dk Blue, 0.43 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 4.6x3.7x2.7 mm,
eye clean, from California. A well cut and clean benitoite of classic, medium dark blue
color.
Priced at $900/carat or $387.00/gem

15581 Chondrodite, Dk Red, 0.40 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 4.9x2.8 mm,
v lt incl, from Pakistan. This gem was cut from rough found at a new deposit in Pakistan.
The availability of these gems on the market has recently declined sharply indicating the
deposit is nearing depletion and that these gems will once again become quite rare.
Priced at $150/carat or $60.00/gem

15483 Danburite, Md Orange, 3.32 cts fancy oval brilliant cut measuring 10.9x8.8x6.3
mm, eye clean, from Russia. A very fine danburite with an usual, oval brilliant pattern
cut.
Priced at $50/carat or $166.00/gem

15623 Diopside, Md Lt Yellowish Green, 2.66 cts oval cut measuring 9.0x7.5x6.1 mm,
v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger diopside of lighter color and most reasonably priced.
Priced at $15/carat or $39.90/gem

14616 Kornerupine, Md Dk Golden Green, 2.38 cts oval cut measuring 9.7x7.3x5.1
mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. We have sold quite a few kornerupines in March and
April for reasons unknown to us. This is a fine example of this rare gem specie with
classic, golden green color.
Priced at $25/carat or $59.50/gem

15620 Opal, Colorless, 3.08 cts fancy kite cut measuring 19.1x8.8x6.3 mm, eye clean,
from Dubnik, Slovakia. A colorless, faceted opal from this location known for producing
some of the earliest opal known in the trade.
Priced at $40/carat or $123.20/gem

14679 Pollucite, Colorless, 1.99 cts oval cut measuring 9.2x6.9x5.2 mm, eye clean, from
Pakistan. Not that long ago the only known location for gem grade pollucite was
Buckfield, Maine. With the discovery of gem grade pollucite in Pakistan over the past
few years these gems are now available in larger sizes and at much lower prices than
similar gems from Maine.
Priced at $60/carat or $119.40/gem

14983 Prehnite, Md Intense Yellow, 2.40 cts oval cut measuring 10.1x8.1x4.8 mm,
semi-transparent, from Australia. An intensely colored, semi-transparent rare gem with a
hazy appearance due to the fibrous nature of its formation.
Priced at $35/carat or $84.00/gem

15043 Rutile, Dk Metallic Red, 0.65 cts oval cut measuring 6.4x4.4x2.8 mm, v lt incl,
from Brazil. Rutile is common as a mineral but very rarely does it occur transparent
enough to be faceted. This is a rare faceted, transparent rutile from Brazil.
Priced at $40/carat or $26.00/gem

12420 Sphene, Md Lt Greenish Yellow, 1.39 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring
6.7x4.7 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. We acquired the lot from which this gem was selected
at a very good price which we are passing along to our customers. Take advantage of this
low price to add a fine sphene with attractive dispersion to your collection today.
Priced at $50/carat or $69.50/gem

15037 Zoisites (2), Md Greenish Gray, 1.00 cts oval cuts measuring ~6.2x4.2x2.8 mm,
eye clean/v lt incl, from Pakistan. A matched pair of well cut zoisites which is the same
mineral as tanzanite but without the ability to change color when heated.
Priced at $40/carat or $40.00/pair of gems

Gallery Of Additional Available Rare Gems

15236 Apatite, Md Yellow, 23.04 cts oval cut measuring 20.8x15.3x10.9 mm, eye clean,
from Mexico. A very large gem for this location and color.
Priced at $25/carat or $576.00/gem

10287 Apatite, Md Lt Brown, 10.06 cts oval cut measuring 16.5x11.4x8.2 mm, v lt incl,
from Brazil. A larger apatite of unusual brown color.
Priced at $30/carat or $301.80/gem

14497 Axinite, Md Orangish Brown, 0.76 cts oval cut measuring 6.6x4.9x3.5 mm, eye
clean, from Brazil. A lighter color axinite of fine clarity and cut.
Priced at $60/carat or $45.60/gem

15424 Brazilianite, Md Lt Greenish Yellow, 1.68 cts oval cut measuring 9.0x7.2x4.0
mm, lt incl, from Brazil. A rare phosphate gem known mostly from Brazil.
Priced at $60/carat or $100.80/gem

15582 Chondrodite, Dk Red, 0.73 cts oval cut measuring 6.5x4.8x3.5 mm, lt incl, from
Pakistan. A member of the humite mineral family that has appeared on the market as a
rare gem only during the past few years.
Priced at $200/carat or $146.00/gem

15479 Chrome Diopside, Md Dk Intense Green, 0.95 cts oval cut measuring
8.6x4.6x3.4 mm, v lt incl, from Russia. A very popular, intense green, rare gem.
Priced at $30/carat or $28.50/gem

15481 Danburite, Md Brownish Orange, 4.40 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring
16.0x6.8x5.5 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A fine amber color danburite in a long
emerald brilliant cut.
Priced at $50/carat or $220.00/gem

15485 Danburite, Md Brownish Orange, 5.46 cts oval cut measuring 12.9x9.4x7.0 mm,
eye clean, from Russia. A well cut, larger danburite with slight color zoning.
Priced at $40/carat or $218.40/gem

15487 Datolite, V Lt Green, 3.47 cts pear cut measuring 13.7x7.6x5.5 mm, v lt incl,
from Russia. A well cut datolite that displays just a hint of green body color.
Priced at $50/carat or $173.50/gem

15191 Ekanite, Dk Green, 1.41 cts cushion cut measuring 7.3x6.3x4.0 mm, v lt incl,
from Sri Lanka. It is surprising just how many of these gems we sell as they are strictly
relegated to a collection due to their slight radioactivity.
Priced at $50/carat or $70.50/gem

2913 Fibrolite, Colorless, 0.33 cts oval cut measuring 4.8x3.9x2.0 mm, eye clean, from
Sri Lanka. A smaller gem of this rare mineral that produces strong cat’s eye and an occasional star.
Priced at $80/carat or $26.40/gem

15472 Fluorite, Md Yellow, 26.91 cts checkerboard oval cut measuring 21.3x17.3x10.3
mm, v lt incl, from India. A bright yellow, transparent fluorite with fine cutting and in a larger size.
Priced at $8/carat or $215.28/gem

15471 Fluorite, Md Intense Yellow, 14.00 cts bar cushion cut measuring 15.2x12.4x10.0
mm, eye clean, from India. An unusual cut for a fluorite.
Priced at $8/carat or $112.00/gem

15137 Kornerupine, Dk Yellowish Green, 4.37 cts antique cushion cut measuring
10.1x9.8x5.7 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger size for a kornerupine from Sri Lanka.
Priced at $30/carat or $131.10/gem

5608 Labradorite, Lt Golden Yellow, 4.54 cts oval cut measuring 15.1x9.1x5.9 mm,
eye clean, from Oregon. This gem is sometimes referred to as “golden sunstone” as it is
mined from the same deposits as red sunstone. A well cut and inexpensive gem.
Priced at $15/carat or $68.10/gem

15046 Labradorite, Lt Golden Yellow, 3.16 cts cushion cut measuring 11.1x8.0x5.8
mm, eye clean, from Oregon. This gem is from the sunstone deposits of southern Oregon
but without the copper inclusions it is known as labradorite. A well cut affordable gem.
Priced at $15/carat or $47.40/gem

15373 Painite, V Dk Red, 0.32 cts round brilliant cut measuring 4.1x2.5 mm, v lt incl,
from Burma. Painite was once considered the rarest gem in the world. Recent
discoveries in Burma have added a few to the world’s supply but it still is extremely rare.
Priced at $400/carat or $128.00/gem

15377 Prehnite, Lt Yellow, 2.45 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x7.9x4.6 mm, eye clean,
from Mali. A slightly hazy gem due to the fibrous nature of the rough. A well cut gem
for the collector or for setting.
Priced at $25/carat or $61.25/gem

14516 Sapphirine, Dk Grayish Blue, 0.33 cts oval cut measuring 4.5x4.0x2.6 mm, v lt
incl, from Sri Lanka. A sapphirine that is not too dark in color tone.
Priced at $80/carat or $26.40/gem

15307 Sinhalite, Md Golden Yellow, 4.21 cts oval cut measuring 12.5x9.7x5.2 mm, eye
clean, from Sri Lanka. A fine sinhalite in both size and clarity at a great price.
Priced at $30/carat or $126.30/gem

15061 Sinhalite, Md Golden Yellow, 2.24 cts trilliant cut measuring 7.9x7.9x5.3 mm,
eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A rare gem that is durable enough for setting.
Priced at $25/carat or $56.00/gem

15085 Sphalerite, Md Dk Brownish Yellow, 9.83 cts fancy cushion cut measuring
12.5x12.5x8.3 mm, v lt incl, from Bulgaria. An exceptional sphalerite in cut and clarity.
Priced at $30/carat or $294.90/gem

15188 Sphalerite, Md Yellowish Green, 2.11 cts rhombus brilliant cut measuring
7.1x5.4x3.8 mm, v lt incl, from Bulgaria. A very fine, green sphalerite in a unique
custom cut design.
Priced at $40/carat or $84.40/gem

15282 Sphalerite, Md Intense Orange, 2.16 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring
7.3x4.9 mm, lt incl, from Spain. An intense orange sphalerite with a bit of color zoning.
Priced at $25/carat or $54.00/gem

15425 Sphene, Md Brownish Yellow, 2.07 cts oval cut measuring 8.3x6.7x4.9 mm, eye
clean, from Brazil. We acquired a small lot of these brownish yellow sphenes for their
clarity and strong dispersion. An excellent gem from this select lot of sphenes.
Priced at $70/carat or $144.90/gem