11267 Alexandrite,
Md Yellowish Green/Pink, 2.25 cts oval cut measuring 7.5×6.5×6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. Another Tanzanian alexandrite with a strong color change.
Priced at $2,200/carat or $4,950.00/gem
Added 3/8/22
12/22
19028 Alexandrite,
Md Yellowish Green/Pink, 1.64 cts trilliant cut measuring 7.0×7.0x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. We briefly saw alexandrites on the market from Madagascar. They are very similar in appearance to those from Tanzania/
Priced at $1,200/carat or $1,968.00/gem
Added 3/20/22
12/23
19124 Fluorapatite CC,
Md Golden Yellow/Orangish Pink,17.88 cts trilliant cut measuring 18.4×18.3×9.1 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. These apatite gems have been determined to contain a lot of fluorine and thus the name. What causes the color change is yet to be determined but it is a very distinct color change and unusual for an apatite.
Priced at $40/carat or $715.20/gem
Added 4/3/22
12/23
18773 Pyrospessartite Garnet C.C.,
Md Dk Greenish Brown/Red, 5.15 cts oval cut measuring 11.0×8.9×6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A rare color change garnet with a strong change from daylight to incandescent light. This is a rare size for a color change garnet and thus was cut to retain as much weight as possible.
Priced at $1,200/carat or $6,180.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
Gem Certificate 4, 1st clue In southern Chaffee County.
18170 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Blue/Intense Purplish Pink, 1.41 cts cushion cut measuring 6.4×4.5×4.1 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. This is one of the first garnets we have ever seen with a blue hue in daylight. The color change is quite dramatic with the incandescent light color being particularly intense. Unfortunately there are light visible inclusions.
Priced at $700/carat or Sold
Added 3/20/22
12/22
18214 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Blue/Purplish Pink, 1.03 cts oval cut measuring 6.5×5.0x3.5 mm, mod incl, from Tanzania. Another garnet with a strong blue hue in daylight and intense purplish pink under incandescent light. Inclusions also play a role in this gem’s brilliance.
Priced at $500/carat or $515.00/gem
Added 3/20/22
12/23
20034 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Grayish Blue, Red, 0.75 cts oval cut measuring 6.5×4.0x2.9 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An exceptionally clean pyrospessartite garnet with a strong color change.
Priced at $600/carat or $450.00/gem
Added 4/3/22
12/23
Clue #1 Gem 2 Located in Southern Chaffee County
2196 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Greenish Brown/Reddish Orange, 3.04 cts freeform cut measuring 10.4×8.3×3.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem was obviously cut to preserve as much weight as possible from the rough. The color change is strong.
Priced at $400/carat or $1,216.00/gem
Added 3/20/22
12/23
5838 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Grayish Green/Reddish Purple, 1.14 cts emerald cut measuring 7.2×5.2×2.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A strong color change garnet that originated in the Sri Lankan deposits before those of Madagascar and Tanzania were discovered.
Priced at $250/carat or $285.00/gem
Added 3/20/22
12/23
3rd Gem, Second Clue – Outside the city limits of Salida
19220 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Bluish Gray/Pinkish Red, 0.58 cts emerald cut measuring 5.5×4.1×2.2 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A smaller and more affordable color change garnet with a strong color change.
Priced at $300/carat or $174.00/gem
Added 3/20/22
12/23
17675 Tourmaline, Chrome, CC,
V Dk Green, Reddish Orange, 0.95 cts round cut measuring 6.6×3.7 mm, mod incl, from Brazil. Unfortunately the color is dark making it difficult to view the color change otherwise it would rival alexandrite with its color change strength.
Priced at $200/carat or $190.00/gem
Added 3/20/22
12/23