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All of the gemstones pictured on this page were cut by John A. Rhoads on a Raytech Shaw faceting machine. For more information on faceting machines check out Raytech Shaw.
Updated 5/27/24
20074 Amethyst, Md Dk Purple, 12.04 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.6×12.4×9.6 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. Another fine amethyst from the Gobobosev area of Namibia. This location is well know for its very fine mineral specimens.
Priced at $30/carat or $361/20/gem
20083 Amethyst, Dk Intense Purple, 37.46 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 22.3×18.3×14.9 mm, v lt incl, from Namibia. This gem displays some of the finest if not the finest color we have seen in an amethyst from anywhere in the world.
Priced at $40/carat or $1,498.40/gem
20061 Amethyst, Md Dk Purple, 14.22 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.3×14.3×11.2 mm, v lt incl, from Jackson Crossroads, Georgia. This location is known for producing both high quality crystals and gem rough. An excellent gem with a very minor inclusion.
Priced at $30/carat or $426.60/gem
20062 Amethyst, Dk Purple, 11.65 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.0×12.3×10.0 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. This gem is cut from rough from a location we were fortunate to visit in 2012. The specimens from this location are some of the finest in the world and the gems are quite exceptional as well.
Priced at $50/carat or $582.50/gem
20084 Amethyst, Md Purple, 38.33 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 21.5×18.7×14.9 mm, eye clean, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. This location is also known as Hallelujah Junction which is the closest landmark on US Highway 385 which passes west of the mountain. The specimens that are found in association with the amethyst are in museums around the world and although the amethyst is generally not of top color, the size of these gems can often exceed several hundred carats in size.
Priced at $30/carat or $1,149.90/gem
20081 Amethyst, Dk Purple, 28.00 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 21.1×15.8×13.1 mm, eye clean, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. This is a very old gem location in North America believed to have been discovered by the Spaniards in their search for gold. Amethysts found in the crown jewels of Spain are believed to have come from this location. This is a particularly large and find quality gem from 4 Peaks.
Priced at $40/carat or $1,120.00/gem
20087 Amethyst, Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 22.44 cts round brilliant cut measuring 18.8×12.8 mm, v lt incl, from Jackson Crossroads, Georgia. This location is well known for the fine amethyst crystals and gems that are cut from the rough found there. This is a very fine, round brilliant gem of excellent color.
Priced at $30/carat or $673.20/gem
20088 Amethyst, Md Dk Purple, 16.35 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 20.9×11.4×10.3 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. The Little Gem Mine is a private location that produces some incredible specimens and gems. We are fortunate to know the owner and visit the mine whenever we travel to Montana.
Priced at $30/carat or $490.50/gem
20055 Amethyst
20055 Amethyst, Md Lt Purple, 13.27 cts round brilliant cut measuring 15.9×10.7 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. The Little Gem Mine is known for producing some incredible specimens of amethyst both as scepters and single crystals. This gem was cut from rough found at this location and is quite impressive for its brilliance and clarity.
Priced at $25/carat or $331.75/gem
20066 Amethyst, Dk Intense Purple, 7.25 cts round brilliant cut measuring 12.8×9.0 mm, v lt incl, from Morocco. This gem is cut from a recent discovery that occurred during the late 1990’s or early 2000’s. This gem displays exceptional color in a very popular round brilliant cut.
Priced at $40/carat or $290.00/gem
20060 Amethyst, Md Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 16.45 cts round brilliant cut measuring 17.0×11.8 mm, v lt incl, from Morocco. This location near Bou Odi, Morocco produces very unusually zoned crystals as well as amethyst of some of the finest color found anywhere. The inclusions are fine hematite stingers common in most of the rough we have seen.
Priced at $30/carat or $493.50/gem
3rd Gem, 4th clue 177
20071 Amethyst, Md Dk Purple, 10.44 cts round brilliant cut measuring 14.6×9.8 mm, v lt incl, from Morocco. Another fine amethyst from Bou Odi, Morocco with less color intensity.
Priced at $25/carat or $281.00/gem
16850 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 16.03 cts Portuguese round brilliant cut measuring 15.8×12.7 mm, v lt incl, from Uruguay. Considered by many to be the top source for the largest number of excellent color amethyst in the entire world. This gem will not disappoint!
Priced at $40/carat or $641.30/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
18335 Amethyst,
Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 12.11 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 16.5×14.0x10.3 mm, eye clean, from Uruguay. Another fine Uruguayan amethyst but without the color intensity of those listed above.
Priced at $30/carat or $363.30/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19663 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 10.72 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 17.3×12.8×9.6 mm, eye clean, from Rwanda. Amethyst from this location are known for their strong reddish overtones. Gems from this location are relatively new on he gem market.
Priced at $40/carat or $428.80/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19909 Amethyst Dk Intense Purple, 5.53 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.4×9.0x7.6 mm, v lt incl, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. This gem displays top color for this location. The excellent color and smaller size makes it the perfect candidate for setting in a ring.
Priced at $40/carat or $221.20/gem
Added 1/21
12/23
19652 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Purple, 18.62 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 17.2×17.0x12.6 mm, v lt incl, from 4 peaks, Arizona. This gem displays top color for this location in a very brilliant cut.
Priced at $40/carat Sold
Added 2/7/22
Gem certificate number 4, Clue number 6 Hill summit with D&J 4 marker rock
19797 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Purple, 20.02 cts Asscher cut measuring 16.7×15.0x13.6 mm, v lt incl, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. We had a few requests for Asscher cut gems some time ago and cut several. This gem was cut from rough that was mined at what may be the oldest known gem mine in the United States.
Priced at $40/carat or Sold
Added 1/22
12/22
19798 Amethyst,
Md Dk Purple, 16.57 cts mixed emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.1×14.0x12.0 mm, v lt incl, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. There are believed to be gems in the Spanish Crown Jewels that were mined at this location. This gem was cut with a brilliant pavilion and a step cut emerald crown.
Priced at $30/carat or $497.10/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19815 Amethyst,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 10.46 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.9×12.3×10.2 mm, v lt incl, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. This gem displays excellent color for this location with just very minor light inclusions.
Priced at $30/carat or $313.80/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19858 Amethyst,
Md Dk Reddish Purple, 7.18 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 13.3×13.3×8.0 mm, v lt incl, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. This gem was faceted from rough found high in the 4 Peaks area east of Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a well know location for fine amethyst.
Priced at $30/carat or $215.40/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19522 Amethyst,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 12.65 cts round flower brilliant measuring 14.9×11.5 mm, v lt incl, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. This gem displays excellent color for the location.
Priced at $30/carat or $349.50/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19344 Amethyst,
Md Dk Reddish Purple, 16.72 cts split ended keystone brilliant cut measuring 22.2×16.2×10.9 mm, v lt incl, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. An unusual cut for this location ready for the jewelry designer to make a one-of-a-kind creation.
Priced at $30/carat or $501.60/gem
Adde 2/10/22
12/23
19832 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 15.13 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 16.6×16.6×11.9 mm, v lt incl, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. An exceptional, intensely colored gem from this world known location for fine amethysts.
Priced at $40/carat or $605.20/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
18553 Amethyst,
Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 24.83 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 22.8×16.9×12.9 mm, eye clean, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. This is a large gem for this location that is eye clean. Unfortunately, it also displays some color zoning which reduces its appeal.
Priced at $25/carat or $620.75/gem
Added 2/16/22
12/23
18017 Amethyst,
Md Dk Reddish Purple, 16.46 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 17.7×15.3×11.8 mm, eye clean, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. A larger, eye clean, amethyst from this popular North American location for amethyst.
Priced at $30/carat or $493.80/gem
Added 2/20/22
12/23
19455 Amethyst,
Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 29.96 cts square cushion cut measuring 19.9×19.8×14.5 mm, v lt incl, from 4 Peaks, Arizona. This is a larger gem for this location and has only the very slightest inclusions.
Priced at $30/carat or $898.80/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19520 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 14.37 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 18.1×14.6×11.1 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. This gem was cut from rough recovered at a small find near the village of Ndowa in northern Malawi while we were living there. The deposit was not much larger than a room in your home. John visited the site and recovered a little cuttable rough. The crystals that were recovered there were very similar to Moroccan amethysts in zoning and many were scepters which we foolishly made into pendants and gave away.
Priced at $30/carat or Sold
Added 2/11/22
12/22
19933 Amethyst,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 7.99 cts round brilliant cut measuring 13.0×9.5 mm, eye clean, from Morocco. This is by far the finest amethyst John has ever cut from Morocco and rates up there with the best from any location. The color is exceptional and the clarity of eye clean is rare for a Moroccan amethyst.
Priced at $50/carat or Sold
Added 2/10/22
12/22
20008 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 8.48 cts round brilliant cut measuring 13.1×9.7 mm, v lt incl, from Morocco. This gem displays the exceptional color Moroccan amethyst are known for and has only very light characteristic hematite stringer inclusions.
Priced at $30/carat or $254.40/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
20009 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Purple, 7.46 cts round brilliant cut measuring 12.6×9.4 mm, lt incl, from Morocco. This gem displays the fine color for which Morocco is known but unfortunately also has visible light inclusions. This gem is a bargain at this price.
Priced at $20/carat or $149.20/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19689 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 13.31 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 15.0×15.0x12.1 mm, v lt incl, from Morocco. This gem displays top color for any amethyst from any location. The Moroccan rough is well suited for this cut which required a deep color zone to capture its intensity.
Priced at $40/carat Sold
Added 2/10/22
12/22
19921 Amethyst,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 10.41 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 13.6×13.5×11.3 mm, v lt incl, from Morocco. This gem is cut in a popular and original pattern that John designed and has become very popular as a pendant gem.
Priced at $30/carat or Sold
Added 1/22
12/23
19654 Amethyst,
Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 10.31 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 13.3×13.1×11.2 mm, eye clean, from Morocco. Another double hexagon brilliant amethyst from Morocco that is almost a match to 19921. The eye clean clarity is unusual for Moroccan amethysts.
Priced at $30/carat or Sold
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19818 Amethyst,
Md Dk Purple, 21.29 cts round brilliant cut measuring 18.4×13.4 mm, v lt incl, from Bou Odi, Morocco. This location for amethyst is a fairly recent discovery. The crystals often display hourglass zoning and also contain red hematite stringers as inclusion.
Priced at $30/carat or $638.70/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19695 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 9.57 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.1×11.3×10.0 mm, v lt incl, from Morocco. This amethyst displays top color for any location.
Priced at $40/carat or $382.80/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19506 Amethyst,
Md Dk Intense Purple, 8.38 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.3×12.4×8.9 mm, v lt incl, from Morocco. A well-cut gem of intense color with pink flashes.
Priced at $30/carat or $251.40/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19564 Amethyst,
Md Dk Purple, 9.91 cts split sided triangle brilliant cut measuring 14.5×14.3×10.2 mm, eye clean, from Morocco. This is an original facet pattern by John that was first applied to a Pakistan peridot in 1995 and subsequently enter and won a Cutting Edge award. It was featured for years in the Tucson Show Guide, appearing on the cover in 1996.
Priced at $25/carat or $247.75/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
Clue #3 Gem Certificate #2 163 & 165
19325 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Purple, 9.86 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.6×11.2×9.5 mm, lt incl, from Morocco. This gem displays top color for a Moroccan amethyst that is unfortunately masked by the hematite stringer included within the gem.
Priced at $25/carat or $246.50/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19773 Amethyst,
Md Dk Purple, 8.32 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.9×9.7×8.6 mm, lt incl, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. The Little Gem Mine is known for producing incredible amethyst specimens as well as rough quartz gems. This gem was cut from a damaged specimen as to not sacrifice a beautiful crystal to the cutting machine.
Priced at $25/carat or $208.00.gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19839 Amethyst,
Md Dk Pinkish Purple, 6.32 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.7×10.2×8.1 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. The Little Gem Mine produces some of the finest amethyst from any location. This gem approaches that fine color.
Priced at $40/carat or Sold
Added 2/22
12/23
19812 Amethyst,
Md Dk Reddish Purple, 11.19 cts round brilliant cut measuring 14.8×10.8 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. Eye clean gems from the Little Gem Mine over 10 carats in size are very rare. This is a very fine gem although it is not the top color that is found at this location.
Priced at $30/carat or $335.70/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19491 Amethyst,
Md Dk Purple, 10.16 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 17.1×12.1×9.5 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. A medium dark purple gem from this location known for specimens.
Priced at $30/carat or $304.80/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19842 Amethyst,
Md Pinkish Purple, 6.81 cts round brilliant cut measuring 12.7×9.1 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. A small, paler, and zoned amethyst from this location known for some of the finest amethyst found anywhere.
Priced at $20/carat or $136.20/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19583 Amethyst,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 16.19 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 16.0×12.6 mm, eye clean, from Jackson Crossroads, Georgia. This is one of the finest amethysts we have cut from this location. The color is medium dark with red flashes.
Priced at $40/carat or $644.00/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19454 Amethyst,
Md Pinkish Purple,30.39 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 21.1×16.5×13.7 mm, v lt incl, from Jackson Crossroads, Georgia. This gem is lighter in tone than the top-quality amethysts from this location, but the color is intense and most desirable.
Priced at $30/carat or $911.70/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19616 Amethyst,
Md Purple, 11.47 cts split ended brilliant cut measuring 17.2×14.5×10.0 mm, eye clean, from Jackson Crossroads, Georgia. A medium purple gem from this classic location for amethyst in an original facet pattern by John.
Priced at $25/carat or $286.75/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19586 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 6.58 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.9×8.8×7.8 mm, eye clean, from Guerrero, Mexico. An exceptional amethyst from this location that produced unique crystal specimens. We are told that this area is in the heart of a Mexican cartel-controlled area and that it is dangerous to mine this material at this time but that production may again occur someday.
Priced at $40/carat or $263.20/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19668 Amethyst,
Md Pinkish Purple, 12.25 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.5×11.4×10.7 mm, eye clean, from Guerrero, Mexico. This gem is of medium tone and does not display the intensity of color that other gems from this location display. Still a very fine gem in its own right and would make an excellent center gem in jewelry setting.
Priced at $25/carat or $306.25/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19814 Amethyst,
Lt Purple, 13.82 cts square brilliant cut measuring 14.1×14.1×11.4 mm, eye clean, from Washington. We traded some cutting of gems for the rough this gem was cut from. We are told the location is known as Spruce Ridge and is known for its scepter crystals although amethyst is rare. This gem is for the person who collects locations.
Priced at $20/carat or $276.40/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
18925 Amethyst,
Dk Intense Reddish Purple, 10.64 cts square emerald brilliant measuring 12.9×12.8×10.4 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. Nigeria is not known for producing massive quantities of amethyst but the little we have seen will go up against amethyst from any other location in the world.
Priced at $40/carat or $425.60/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19868 Amethyst,
Dk Reddish Purple, 5.38 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.5×8.5 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. Amethysts from Zambia are often included. This gem is clean and displays red and blue flashes of color depending on the light source.
Priced at $40/carat or $215.40/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19711 Amethyst,
Md Purple, 39.77 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 22.0×16.9 mm, eye clean, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. A larger amethyst from this location more known for fabulous scepter crystals.
Priced at $25/carat or $994.25/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19018 Amethyst,
Md Purple, 21.96 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 17.5×17.5×13.7 mm, eye clean, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. The amethysts from this location tend to be lighter in color and not as intense as other locations.
Priced at $20/carat or $439.20/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19667 Ametrine,
Md Dk Purple/Orange, 12.55 cts emerald cut measuring 15.0×12.7×10.6 mm,eye clean, from Bolivia. This is what a true ametrine looks like. The two colors are natural and appear best when the color separation is captured across the length of the gem.
Priced at $45/carat Sold
Added 2/10/22
12/22
19914 Ametrine,
Md Dk Purple, 16.87 cts emerald cut measuring 16.8×13.1×11.4 mm, eye clean, from Bolivia. John attempted to cut this gem in an attempt to capture the two colors down the long access of the gem. The result was a blending of the purple with little of the orange showing. The color separation can be seen when the gem is place table down but who displays or sets a gem for the colors to be seen in this manner?
Priced at $25/carat or $421.75/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19817 Ametrine,
Md Lt Purple/Yellow, 7.02 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.2×10.9×8.4 mm, eye clean, from Bolivia. This gem was cut from rough that did not have a distinct color separation and as a result displays both light purple and yellow flashes within the gem.
Priced at $15/carat Sold
Added 1/22
12/22
19763 Andalusite,
Md Dk Yellowish Green/Orange, 4.71 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.0×6.8×6.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. Andalusite is a popular two-color gem that is cause by dichroism as opposed to being bicolor. This is a very well-cut example of this gem species.
Priced at $150/carat or Sold
Added 1/22
12/22
19320 Aquamarine,
Md Dk Blue, 4.28 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.0×8.3×7.1 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. This highly saturated blue aquamarine was referred to as “double blue” while we resided in Malawi. It is available very rarely today.
Priced at $650/carat or Sold
Added 2/19/22
12/22
19293 Aquamarine,
Md Dk Blue, 3.85 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 18.4×6.7×5.7 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. The rough this gem was cut from was elongate shaped which required a unique cut from maximum recovery.
Priced at $650/carat or $2,502.50/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19315 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Blue, 5.65 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.5×8.0x7.3 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. A fine aquamarine with stronger color tone that most of what we offer.
Priced at $125/carat or $706.25/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19676 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 15.47 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 18.2×14.8×11.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A larger and bright Brazilian aquamarine of fine color and larger size.
Priced at $100/carat or $1,547.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
18334 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Blue, 7.00 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring16.8×7.9×7.3 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. An exceptional Nigerian aquamarine in color and cut.
Priced at $150/carat or $1,050.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19995 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 2.37 carats emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.4×6.5×5.6 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. An attractive, ring size gem. This gem was faceted from rough obtained during our 1986 to 1988 teaching assignment to Malawi.
Priced at $100/carat or Sold
Added 1/22
12/23
19928 Aquamarine,
Md Blue, 3.52 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.5×8.3×6.9 mm, eye clean, frm Malawi. This is a particularly fine Malawian aquamarine with excellent color and clarity.
Priced at $150/carat or $528.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19774 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Blue, 2.12 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.0×5.5×4.9 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. We spent two years in Malawi during the late 1980’s and at that time it was not known for producing gems. Since then we have seen exceptional aquamarines, garnet, rubies, tourmaline, and other gems being produced there. This gem was cut from rough we obtained during are time in Malawi.
Priced at $100/carat or $212.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
20007 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 2.72 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.9×7.7×6.2 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. A Malawian aquamarine with light blue natural color.
Priced at $80/carat or $217.60/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
20012 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 3.69 round brilliant cut measuring 10.1×7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. A round brilliant aquamarine that would fit into a 10 mm calibrated mount.
Priced at $60/carat or $221.40/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19873 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Blue, 1.91 cts round brilliant cut measuring 8.5×5.7 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. An exceptional Nigeria aquamarine in a standard round brilliant cut.
Priced at $100/carat Sold
Added 2/22
12/22
19474 Aquamarine,
V Lt Blue, 3.56 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 13.0×7.0x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from the California Blue Mine, California. A number of years ago some facet grade aquamarine was mined at this well-known California location. We were able to obtain a piece, cut it, and offer it here.
Priced at$100/carat or $356.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19567 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Greenish Blue, 2.57 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.1×6.7×6.1mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A fine aquamarine with excellent color that is a touch darker in tone than most.
Priced at $100/carat or $257.00/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19191 Aquamarine,
Lt Greenish Blue, 2.68 cts emerald cut measuring 11.5×6.3×5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Viet Nam. A major discovery of aquamarines occurred in Viet Nam during the early 2000’s and although they appeared gemmy most had very light inclusions down the center of the gem. We acquired this gem for the location.
Priced at $100/carat or $368.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19846 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Blue, 3.74 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.0×7.3×6.2 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. An aquamarine of very fine color and light silk inclusions.
Priced at $80/carat or $299.20/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19508 Aquamarine,
Lt Greenish Blue, 2.41 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.0×6.6×6.1 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A bright, attractive aquamarine for a ring setting.
Priced at $80/carat or $192.80/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19602 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 2.77 cts keystone brilliant cut measuring 11.0×9.0x6.4 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. Here is a fine aquamarine in a different cut for the designer.
Priced at $80/carat or $221.60/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19901 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Greenish Blue, 3.30 cts round brilliant cut measuring 9.3×6.6 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. A fine Malawian aquamarine with a standard round brilliant cut for a ring setting
Priced at $60/carat or $198.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19958 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 3.40 cts round brilliant cut measuring 8.7×7.2 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A very bright round brilliant aquamarine for a ring.
Priced at $60/carat or $204.00/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19722 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 5.45 cts fancy emerald brilliant cut measuring 18.7×6.7×6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Pakistan. A fine aquamarine that was faceted from a long crystal that required a modified cut for efficient recovery.
Priced at $60/carat or $327.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
16947 Aquamarine,
Lt Bluish Green, 5.37 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 17.3×7.0x6.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. This gem was cut from a long crystal which required adjusting the pattern a little bit. An attractive and affordable aquamarine.
Priced at $60/carat or $322.20/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19681 Aquamarine,
V Lt Greenish Blue, 5.15 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.0×10.4×7.7 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A well-cut aquamarine with just a hint of color.
Priced at $60/carat or $309.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19682 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 5.41 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.9×9.0x8.1 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A lighter color aquamarine of fine cutting from the arguably source for the majority of the world’s aquamarines.
Priced at $80/carat or $432.80/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19532 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 2.76 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.1×6.7×6.0 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A pale but brilliant aquamarine from the pegmatites of Nigeria that have produced a number of different beryl family gems.
Priced at $80/carat or $220.80/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19714 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Blue, 4.39 cts fancy emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.8×6.8×5.4 mm, v lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. We had to cut this gem in a fancy pattern to recover as much weight from the rough as possible. This gem displays fine color for a Mt Antero, Aquamarine.
Priced at $150/carat on hold.
Adde 2/19/22
12/23
20104 Aquamarine, Lt Blue, 3.28 carats emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.6×8.1×6.6 mm, lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. An attractive aquamarine from this Colorado location despite the inclusions. Own a piece of this highest gem location in North American/
Priced at $80/carat or $262.40/gem
20056 Aquamarine, Lt Blue, 1.92 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.5×6.3×5.3 mm, lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. This location is known for producing fine mineral specimens of aquamarine and phenacite and was featured in the Weather Channel’s show “The Prospectors”. The rough this gem was cut from was collected during the 1990’s, long before the show was filmed.
Priced at $100/carat or $192.00/gem
19442 Aquamarine,
Lt Greenish Blue, 6.12 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.0×9.3×9.0 mm, v lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. An aquamarine from the Colorado location made famous by the TV show “The Prospectors” priced in line with today’s market.
Priced at $60/carat or $367.20/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
20024 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 3.28 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.6×8.1×6.6 mm, lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. At 14,000 feet, Mt Antero is know as the highest gem location in North America. Collecting is open only a few months each year due to snow and frozen ground.
Priced at $60/carat or $196.80/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/22
20045 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Greenish Blue, 5.45 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.6×8.0 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. A larger Malawian aquamarine that would make a great ring gem. This gem is very brilliant with only a slight amount of natural silk.
Priced at $80/carat or $436.00/gem
Added 11/27/22
12/23
20023 Aquamarine,
Md Blue Green, 3.87 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.6×8.3×7.2 mm, lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. An aquamarine of very fine color from this well known Colorado source. It does have a whisp like inclusion similar to the horse tails found in some Russian demantoid garnets.
Priced at $80/carat or $309.60/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19956 Aquamarine,
Md Lt Blue, 3.54 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.8×6.8×6.5 mm, v lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. This gem displays fine color for Mt Antero aquamarine. The inclusions are very light and do not detract from the beauty of this gem.
Priced at $80/carat or $283.20/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19955 Aquamarine,
Lt Blue, 2.71 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.0×7.0x5.8 mm, lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. The gem zone on Mt Antero extends from an elevation of approximately 12,500 feet to almost 14,000 feet and as a result is only accessible a few months each year. An inexpensive gem from this location.
Priced at $60/carat or $162.60/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19691 Beryl,
Md Greenish Blue, 3.00 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.4×5.6×5.8 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. The rough this gem was cut from was acquired during our two years in Malawi during the late 1980’s. The color is very similar to a medium color emerald so we tested it and found it did not contain chromium. Still an exceptional gem.
Priced at $200/carat or $600.00/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19869 Beryl,
Lt Greenish Yellow, 1.97 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.7×5.5×4.7 mm, eye clean, from the Ukraine. We refer to this gem as a “beryl” as it does not display a color associated with the various members of the beryl family. This location produced large quantities of rough and specimen beryl during the early 1990’s.
Priced at $60/carat or $118.20/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19180 Beryl,
Md Lt Greenish Yellow, 2.04 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.5×7.5×5.6 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A smaller beryl with a square brilliant cut.
Priced at $50/carat or $102.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
18422 Beryl, Vanadium,
Md Lt Bluish Green, 3.10 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.1×5.8×5.9 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. The rough this gem was cut from originated in Nigeria during the early 1990’s. Some of the rough was green enough in hue and dark enough in tone to be called emeralds.
Priced at $80/carat or $248.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
18231 Beryl, Vanadium,
Md Lt Bluish Green, 2.82 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.7×5.7×5.5mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. These gems obtain their color from trace amounts of vanadium which also colors some emeralds, however, the color of this gem is not saturated enough to be considered an emerald so instead we refer to it as a vanadium beryl.
Priced at $80/carat or $225.60/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
18836 Citrine,
Md Dk Orange, 6.79 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.7×9.4×7.9 mm, eye clean, from Uruguay. A heated citrine of exceptional color. The amethysts from Uruguay when heated produce some of the finest citrines to be found anywhere.
Priced at $30/carat or $203.70/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20017 Citrine,
Md Dk Orange, 2.45 cts round brilliant cut measuring 9.0×6.1 mm, eye clean, from Uruguay. The color of this gem is often referred to as “Madiera Citrine”. It is a heated gem of the finest amethyst found in Uruguay.
Priced at $50/carat or $122.50/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19822 Citrine,
Md Intense Orange, 8.08 cts round brilliant cut measuring 13.2×9.8 mm, eye clean, from Uruguay. This is an example of what happens when fine Uruguayan amethyst is heated to change the color from amethyst to citrine. A beautiful and very desirable gem.
Priced at $30/carat or $242.40/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
20079 Citrine, Md Yellowish Orange, 25.69 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 21.9×14.6×12.6 mm, eye clean, from Tibet, This is a natural color citrine of finer color than its Zambian counterparts. We acquired the rough from which this gem was cut from a Tibetan dealer who only offered minerals found in Tibet.
Priced at $30/carat or $770.70/gem
19699 Citrine,
Md Intense Yellowish Orange, 12.24 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 17.4×12.0x9.9 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. This is John’s favorite of all the citrines from Zambia that he has cut. The natural color comes as close to the treated citrines from Uruguay as any of the ones he has cut.
Priced at $30/carat or $367.20/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19550 Citrine,
Md Yellowish Orange, 10.01 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.0×12.0x10.3 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. A natural, untreated citrine of fine yellowish orange color.
Priced at $30/carat or $300.30/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
20016 Citrine,
Md Yellow, 5.70 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.7×8.6 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. We acquired a large lot of this natural color citrine as it cuts a beautiful, untreated gem. This gem is an exceptional round brilliant.
Priced at $25/carat or $142.50/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
20010 Citrine,
Md Yellow, 28.65 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 20.1×16.6×13.5 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. A larger, natural citrine from eastern Zambia.
Priced at $25/carat or $716.25/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19538 Citrine,
Md Yellow, 18.79 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 23.1×11.4×10.9 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. A long emerald brilliant cut natural citrine of bright yellow color.
Priced at $25/carat or $469.75/gem
Added 2/12/26
12/23
19829 Citrine,
Md Dk Yellow,14.19 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring14.4×14.2×11.8 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. We made an excellent purchase of Zambian, natural citrine rough and thus all the gems we have listed from that location on our website. These are very attractive, natural color gems and should be considered as a birthstone for November.
Priced at $30/carat or $425.70/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19883 Citrine,
Md Intense Orangish Yellow, 8.21 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 18.0×8.5×7.6 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. A lot of this rough occurs as long crystals and thus the long emerald brilliant cuts. This gem displays bright yellow color with just a slight orange overtone.
Priced at $30/carat or $246.30/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19831 Citrine,
Md Orangish Yellow, 9.15 cts round brilliant cut measuring 13.9×10.1 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. We like cutting the Zambian citrine as the natural color is quite attractive and the rough is available at reasonable prices.
Priced at $25/carat Sold
Added 1/22
12/22
19657 Citrine,
Md Brownish Yellow, 8.68 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 13.5×9.6 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. A bright and lively citrine of natural color.
Priced at $25/carat or $217.00/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19766 Citrine,
Lt Yellow, 20.33 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 17.2×17.0x14.0 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. The quartz rough from the Shaba area of Zambia ranges in color from colorless to yellow to orange. This gem is 100% natural and has not been treated other than to be faceted.
Priced at $30/carat or $609.0-/gem (Now gold filled set for $650.00 Photo to appear shortly)
Added 1/22
12/23
3rd Gem, 5th Clue – Twin Power Poles
20002 Citrine,
Md Yellow, 5.50 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 11.8×11.7×8.1 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. A natural citrine from the Shaba region of eastern Zambia. The color of this gem is natural and has not been heated.
Priced at $30/carat or $165.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19636 Citrine,
Md Golden Yellow, 10.86 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.3×13.3×10.1 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A sparkling, natural, golden yellow citrine.
Priced at $20/carat or $217.20/gem
Added2/9/22
12/23
20085 Citrine, Lt Yellow, 33.60 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 20.1×20.1×15.9 mm, eye clean, from Mt Antero, Colorado. This gem was cut from rough that started out as light brown smoky quartz but once the skin was cut away it became a light yellow in color. A natural citrine from a source not known for producing citrine.
Priced at $25/carat or $840.00/gem
19716 Citrine,
Md Dk Brownish Yellow, 9.98 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.5×12.5×10.4 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A natural yellow quartz with a brownish overtone.
Priced at $20/carat or $199.60/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
20091 Citrine, Md Lt Yellow, 6.72 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 14.9×11.1×8.2 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. A natural citrine from this location that has produced many fine crystals as well as rough citrine.
Priced at $25/carat or $168.00/gem
19593 Citrine,
Md Golden Yellow, 14.55 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 16.4×11.7 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A natural yellow citrine from Brazil that displays a golden overtone with flashes of green.
Priced at $20/carat or $289.10/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19608 Citrine, Oro Verde,
Md Lt Greenish Yellow, 13.04 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 15.4×11.3 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. Oro Verde citrine is a greenish yellow gem that is produced by heating smoky quartz from a particular region of Brazil.
Priced at $25/carat or $326.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19245 Citrine,
Lt Golden Yellow, 29.73 cts Portuguese round brilliant cut measuring 19.9×15.1 mm, v lt incl, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. The crystal tips on scepters are often of this light golden yellow color and frequently they are found loose after having broken off the stem. This gem was cut from one such crystal.
Priced at $15/carat or $445.95/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
20093 Fluorite, Colorless/Lt Purple, 2.11 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 9.6×6.4×5.2 mm, eye clean, from Mt Antero, Colorado. This gem was mined and cut during the early 1990’s. Mt Antero has produced some exceptional facet grade fluorite, however, this was one of the first fluorite we cut from Mt Antero rough.
Priced at $30/carat or $63.30/gem
Garnets
Garnets are members of a family of gems of similar chemical structure but slightly different chemical composition. We are listing garnets in groups according to their classifications as family members.
Andradite Garnets
Andradite garnets include demantoid, topazolite varieties.
Demantoid garnets are andradite garnets that contain chromium which can be determined by a simple Chelsea filter test. Many of the demantoid garnets from Russia contain “horse tail” inclusions while those from other locations do not contain similar inclusions.
16906 Demantoid Garnet,
Md Yellowish Green, 1.10 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 6.5×4.7×3.8 mm, lt incl, from Namibia. A typical Namibia demantoid with a medium green tone.
Priced at $400/carat or $440.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
17317 Demantoid Garnet,
V Dk Green, 2.76 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 9.4×7.2×5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Russia. This gem is an example of one when the color is too dark. It takes transmitted light through the gem to see the fine green color. We heard they were now heating this material to lighter the color but our research could find no reference to how it is conducted.
Priced at $200/carat or $552.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
Grandite Garnet
Grandite garnets area hybrid of 68% grossular and 32% andradite garnets found mostly in Mali, West Africa. Their discovery during the late 1900’s created quite a stir in the gem world. Their colors can be quite unlike any other member of the garnet family.
19553 Grandite Garnet,
Md Dk Yellowish Orange, 3.34 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.5×7.5×5.7 mm, eye clean, from Mali. An exceptional grandite garnet in color, cut, and clarity. Three carat grandite garnets that are clean are very rare.
Priced at $200/carat or $668.00/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
16668 Grandite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Brown, 4.38 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 9.2×7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Mali. A larger grandite garnet with a color that one does not usually associate with a garnet.
Priced at $150/carat or $657.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
17932 Grandite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red/Brown, 3.12 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 8.7×5.9 mm, eye clean, from Mali. A darker grandite garnet with a touch of red.
Priced at $150/carat or $468.00/gem
Added 2/20/22
12/23
19997 Grandite Garnet, Md Dk Orange, 3.10 carats round brilliant cut measuring 8.5×5.8 mm, v lt incl, from Mali. An attractive color for a grandite garnet in a larger size.
Priced at $150/carat or $465.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19907 Grandite Garnet,
Md Greenish Yellow, 2.27 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.8×5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Mali. Much of the rough grandite garnet we see is in the form of rounded nodules making a round brilliant cut the logical choice when cutting them. Another fine grandite garnet with unusual color for a garnet.
Priced at $150/carat or Sold
Added 1/22
12/23
19962 Grandite Garnet,
Md Greenish Yellow, 2.38 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.8×5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Mali. These garnets look their best when cut in a round brilliant pattern. A rare member of the garnet family that was first thought to be chrysoberyl when first discovered.
Priced at $150/carat or Sold
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19963 Grandite Garnet,
Md Golden Yellow, 2.33 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.7×5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Mali. As far as we are aware, these garnets are only found in Mali. They are unique in color for members of the garnet family.
Priced at $150/carat or $349.50/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
3rd Gem, 6th Clue – Beneath a piece of metamorphosed limestone.
19683 Grandite Garnet,
Md Greenish Yellow, 1.58 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 7.2×4.6 mm, lt incl, from Mali. A lively garnet of unusual color for a member of the garnet family. The grandite garnets have added a wide range of hues to the garnet world.
Priced at $100/carat or $158.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19878 Grandite Garnet,
Md Yellow, 1.59 cts oval mixed cut measuring 8.8×6.2×3.9 mm, v lt incl, from Mali. A rare yellow garnet with an unusual oval facet pattern.
Priced at $100/carat or $159.00/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
Grossular Garnets
Grossular garnets are a calcium-aluminum garnet that is fairly common as a mineral but rarer transparent that can be cut as a gem. Hessonite garnet and tsavorite garnets are members of the grossular garnet group.
19821 Grossular Garnet,
Md Lt Mint Green, 2.29 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.0×6.5×5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. These gems could also be referred to as light tsavorite garnets as they are also colored by trace amounts of chromium.
Priced at $400/carat or $916.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19796 Grossular Garnet,
Lt Green, 2.21 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 7.9×7.9×5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. These garnets are mined in the same deposit as tanzanite and often occur in the same cavities as tanzanite crystals.
Priced at $300/carat or $663.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19889 Grossular Garnet,
Md Lt Green, 1.87 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.4×8.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A popular green garnet in a round cut. These garnets are also known as “Mint Merelani Garnets”.
Priced at $300/carat or $561.00/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19885 Grossular Garnet,
Lt Golden Yellow, 8.73 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.0×10.8×8.3 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. We acquired the rough this gem was cut from while we were in Tanzania. The gem merchants were calling it “white grossular garnet”, however we discovered after cutting it was a light yellow in color. An interesting garnet none the less.
Priced at $50/carat or $436.50/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19725 Hessonite Garnet,
Md Orange, 4.22 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 10.2×10.2×6.3 mm, translucent, from Madagascar. The rough this gem was cut from appeared transparent although with typical hessonite inclusions. The resulting haziness of the gem is common in hessonites.
Priced at $30/carat or $126.60/gem
Added 2/23
12/23
Pyrope Garnets
Pyrope garnets include a wide range of hybrids such as pyroalmandite (rhodolites), pyrospessartite (Malaya), and pyralspite garnets (umbalites). No pure pyrope garnets have been identified although those called such have only trace amounts of the garnets that combine with it to produce hybrids.
Pyroalmandite Garnets
17997 Pyroalmandite Garnet,
Dk Red, 9.03 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 12.9×10.4×7.9 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. A dark red garnet in a split sided brilliant cut. Inexpensive!
Priced at $30/carat or $270.90/gem
Added 2/20/22
12/23
19519 Pyroalmandite Garnet,
Dk Red, 4.95 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 10.3×6.3 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. This garnet variety is the common red garnets found in jewelry. A dark red gem at a reasonable price.
Priced at $30/carat or $148.50/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
Pyrope Garnets
19460 Pyrope Garnet,
Md Intense Pink, 3.17 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.3×7.4×5.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. The Tanzanian pyrope garnet have proven to be one of the most difficult to photograph and capture the true color of the gem. This gem appears intense pink in both daylight and under incandescent light yet our photo shows it a brown. Where the fault lies we would like to know.
Priced at $200/carat or $634.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20021 Pyrope Garnet,
Md Dk Purplish Pink, 2.85 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.4×5.3×5.2 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A rare pyrope garnet determined by its low refractive index and characterisitic spectrum.
Priced at $200/carat or $570.00/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19317 Pyrope Garnet,
Md Dk Pink, 4.76 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.5×7.8×6.3 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. These garnets display quite the color shift from daylight to incandescent light. They are a rare pyrope garnet that rarely occurs clean.
Priced at $200/carat or $952.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19174 Pyrope Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Pink, 3.33 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.3×7.6×5.7 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania. These garnets created quite a stir in the market when they first appeared during the 2000’s. They were reported mined from a small deposit and the rough was kept in a vault for several years. These gems were tested as to their identity and due to a low refractive index are considered pyrope garnets.
Priced at $150/carat or $499.50/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19367 Pyrope Garnet (Chrome),
Dk Intense Red, 1.98 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 8.1×4. mm, v lt incl, from Arizona. The picture of these gems does not do them justice. We consider these gems as some of the reddest one will find in the gem world.
Priced at $100/carat or $198.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
Pyrospessartite Garnets
19613 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 10.29 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 12.5×8.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. We acquired the rough this gem was cut from thinking it might cut a lighter color gem but the results are similar to other pyrospessartites. Still an attractive, dark red garnet.
Priced at $100/carat or $1,029.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19394 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 6.32 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 13.4×8.5×6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. A different cut for this garnet variety that we seem to have fallen in love with cutting.
Priced at $100/carat or $632.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19905 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Intense Orangish Red, 5.65 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.7×9.2×6.5 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. This gem displays very intense color for a darker tone.
Priced at $150/carat or $847.50/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19518 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 5.36 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 10.2×6.7 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. Lots of beautiful orangish red garnets coming out of Malawi. Another one of nice size and cut.
Priced at $100/carat or $536.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19662 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 5.62 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 10.3×7.0 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. A bright, orangish rad garnet of sparkling brilliance and eye clean clarity.
Priced at $150/carat or $843.00/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19978 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 5.42 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.9×9.2×6.3 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. Another fine orangish red oval garnet from the mines of Malawi.
Priced at $150/carat or $813.00/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19534 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 5.06 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 10.2×6.7 mm, v lt inc, from Tanzania. The Tanzanian pyrospessartites are very similar to the ones from Malawi.
Priced at $100/carat or $506.00/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19361 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Intense Orangish Red, 5.07 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 10.2×6.8 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. This gem and #19639 would make an excellent matching pair of gems for earrings.
Priced at $150/carat or $760.50/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19639 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Intense Orangish Red, 5.07 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 10.1×6.8 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. A bright garnet despite the dark tone.
Priced at $150/carat Sold
Added 2/10/22
19917 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Intense Orangish Red, 4.71 cts round brilliant cut measuring 9.6×6.5 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. The hybrid garnet variety from Malawi displays an intense color that is not too dark in tone. This gem would make a great center stone in a ring.
Priced at $150/carat or $706.50/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19432 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 3.73 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 8.7×5.9 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. A bright Malawian garnet with a hint of pink overtone.
Priced at $150/carat or $559.50/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19368 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 3.64 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 9.0×6.2 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. A pyrospessartite garnet with a pink instead of orange accenting color.
Priced at $150/carat or $546.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19770 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 3.25 cts round brilliant cut measuring 8.6×5.7 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. This gem was cut from rough that was mined in an area of Malawi that was discovered about ten years ago. The color of these gems is an intense orangish red and ranges from a medium to a dark color tone.
Priced at $100/carat or $325.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19286 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 3.93 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.6×6.9×5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. A bright but dark orangish red garnet in an unusual cut for a garnet from this location.
Priced at $100/carat or $393.00/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19957 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 2.03 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.7×4.8 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. A fiery, bright red garnet from a discovery in western Malawi.
Priced at $150/carat or $304.50/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19954 Pyrospessartite Garnet.
Dk Orangish Red, 4.19 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.5×8.3×6.6 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. We acquired a large lot of this rough and have had a great time cutting it. These pyrospessartite are some of the finest red garnets we have seen.
Priced at $150/carat or $628.50/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19687 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 3.55 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 9.2×6.1 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. The rough garnet from Malawi is often well shaped for cutting a round gem and thus all the round gems we offer. This is a bright garnet despite the dark color tone.
Priced at $100/carat or $355.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19596 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 3.28 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 9.0×6.1 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. A calibrated round intense orangish red garnet that will set easily into a standard mounting.
Priced at $150/carat or $492.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19948 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 3.54 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.2×7.9×5.2 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. An oval cut garnet of fine color and proportions for setting.
Priced at $150/carat or $531.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19489 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Orangish Red, 3.53 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 9.1×5.7 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. It appears John cut a lot of pyrospessartite garnets during the Covid lockdown of 2020 and 2021. All are stunning gem with intense orangish red color. This gem is no exception.
Priced at $100/carat or $353.00/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19715 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Pink, 2.75 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 8.2×5.8 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This garnet was cut from rough that was mined at Kangala, Tanzania which is known for producing garnets of fine pink color and this gem is no exception. A stunning round garnet for a ring setting.
Priced at $150/carat or $412.50/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19572 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 2.47 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 7.8×5.4 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. This gem was cut from rough from the same parcel as all the other pyrospessartites from Malawi, yet it produced a strong pinkish overtone gem.
Priced at $100/carat or $247.00/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19598 Pyrospessartite Garnet.
Md Dk Orangish Red, 3.08 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.0×8.0x5.6 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. A calibrated square brilliant fiery red garnet that will set easily into a standard mount.
Priced at $100/carat or $308.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19688 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Orangish Red, 2.34 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 8.2×5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Malawi. One more exceptional orangish red garnet in a round cut. Excellence brilliance and intense color.
Priced at$150/carat or $351.00/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
18928 Pyrospessartite “Imperial” Garnet,
Md Intense Orangish Pink, 3.85 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.2×7.2×5.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. The dealer we acquired the rough this gem was cut from was marketing it as “imperial” garnet. The color is lighter in tone and intense in hue and it is very different from other pyrospessartites.
Priced at $200/carat or $770.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
17791 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Dk Orangish /Red, 15.29 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 16.8×13.0x9.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. Since the term “Malaya” is relative, we will refer to these garnets as pyrospessartite garnet and include the word Malaya when that is what they were represented to us when we purchased them.
Priced at $200/carat or $3,058.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19823 Pyrospessartite “Malaya” Garnet,
Md Intense Yellowish Orange, 2.28 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.7×6.4×5.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. We acquired the rough from which this gem was cut during our visit to Tanzania in January 2020. When it was sold to us it was referred to as “Malaya” garnet although we have seen “Malaya” garnets all over the color range offered over the course of our years in business. One thing we know for sure is that it is a pyrospessartite garnet.
Priced at $200/carat or $456.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19292 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 9.30 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 11.8×8.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A larger round pyrospessartite that was once again sold to us as a “Malaya” garnet.
Priced at $150/carat or $1,395.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
17446 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 8.46 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.1×9.0x7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. The rough this gem was cut from was sold as “Malaya” garnet. We will call them as pyrospessartite with the Malaya term in brackets.
Priced at $100/carat or $846.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
20013 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 8.94 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 13.wx12.0x7.2 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. A very fine garnet with a unique cut for the jewelry designer or gem collector.
Priced at $100/carat or $894.00/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
20018 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 4.90 cts round brilliant cut measuring 10.0×7.0 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. An exceptional round brilliant garnet in color, clarity, and cut. A calibrated gem that would fit easily into a manufactured mounting.
Priced at $150/carat or $735.00/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
20019 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Pink, 2.32 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.9×5.1 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This garnet is a purer pink as opposed to the Malawian pyrospessartites.
Priced at $150/carat or $348.00/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19888 Pyrospessartite Garnet,
Md Pinkish Orange, 1.66 cts round brilliant cut measuring 6.8×4.5 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. We acquired the rough this gem was cut from while in Tanzania because the shape of the rough was round and we wanted to see if John could coax a 1 carat gem out of it. Recovery was beyond expectations and the color superb, however, neither the camera or our computer presents this gem in a manner that does justice to the color.
Priced at $200/carat or $332.00/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
17729 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Md Orangish Pink, 6.35 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 11.4×7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This gem displays stunning color that is superior to all other pyrospessartite we have listed.
Priced at $200/carat or $1,270.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
18347 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 5.59 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 10.0×7.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A calibrated round, stunning garnet.
Priced at $150/carat or $838.50/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19119 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Orangish Red, 5.15 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 9.8×7.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An exceptional round garnet that was acquired as a “Malaya”.
Priced at $150/carat or $772.50/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
18641 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 5.80 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 12.8×9.0x6.6 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. Another garnet we acquired in the rough as a Malaya garnet. This gem is cut in a longer oval pattern.
Priced at $100/carat or $580.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
18721 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Dk Orange, 2.88 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 8.8×6.8×5.4 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. The rough this gem was cut from was sold as “Malaya” garnet. Since the term is subjective and all Malaya garnets are pyrospessartite we will refer to it as such.
Priced at $100/carat or $288.00/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
17890 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Orange, 2.87 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.0×6.2×5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. An intense orange garnet in an elongated cut.
Priced at $150/carat or $430.50/gem
Added 2/20/22
12/23
17239 Pyrospessartite (Malaya) Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Orange, 2.07 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 10.5×4.9×4.5 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A smaller pyrospessartite with a long facet pattern.
Priced at $150/carat or $310.50/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
Rhodolite Garnets
19323 Rhodolite Garnet,
Dk Pinkish Red, 8.79 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.0×10.5×7.4 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A fine rhodolite garnet with very light silk that is common in rhodolites from Tanzania.
Priced at $60/carat or $527.40/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19114 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 5.10 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 12.5×7.4×5.9 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A very fine rhodolite garnet with a very minor amount of silk.
Priced at $60/carat or $306.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
16763 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Purplish Red, 3.71 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring12.3×6.2×5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This gem contains a very light amount of silk that is common in rhodolite garnets.
Priced at $50/carat or $185.50/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19557 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Purplish Red, 2.80 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.0×6.4×4.9 mm, lt incl, from Mozambique. A few years ago, a rhodolite deposit in Mozambique produced these unusual rhodolite garnet with strong purple hues. This is one of those garnets but unfortunately contain some visible inclusions.
Priced at $50/carat or $140.00/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
20003 Rhodolite Garnet,
Dk Red, 5.45 cts round brilliant cut measuring 10.8×6.5 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. We acquire the rough from which this gem was cut when the new discovery of rhodolite garnets in northern Malawi was first announced. The color is a strong red without any of the silk commonly found in rhodolites.
Priced at $60/carat or $327.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
18733 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 6.67 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.3×9.6×7.0 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This gem displays fine color and some of the fine silk often found in this member of the garnet family.
Priced at $60/carat or $400.20/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
18643 Rhodolite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 6.56 cts oval cut measuring 12.6×9.5×7.1 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A classic pinkish red rhodolite from Tanzania. Rhodolite garnets are pyroalmandites that are identified by their consistent refractive index and iron bands in their spectrum.
Priced at $80/carat or $524.80/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19185 Rhodolite Garnet,
Dk Pinkish Red, 22.64 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 16.2×16.1×11.1 mm, lt silk inclusions, from Tanzania. We acquired the rough this gem was cut from hoping for a large, finished gem. We were able to cut a larger gem, however, it is lightly silky.
Priced at $40/carat or $905.60/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19609 Rhodolaya Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Orange, 7.11 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 14.4×10.0x6.5 mm, clean, from Tanzania. I purchased the rough this gem was cut from a dealer who claimed it was a new find. Rhodolaya if a contraction for rhodolite and Malaya would be a Pyrope/spessartite/almandite hybrid or pyralspite. Attractive and not more expensive than any other variety.
Priced at $100/carat or $711.00/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
Spessartite Garnets
Spessartite garnets are a manganese/aluminum garnet of higher refractive index and thus brilliance. Often, they are a bright orange color. Mandarin and Kashmirine are just two of the many names used to market spessartite garnets.
19638 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Orange, 5.51 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 12.3×8.7×6.2 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. An exceptional spessartite garnet from the Kashmir region of Pakistan. These gems have also been referred to as “Kashmirine Garnet” when they initially reached the market.
Priced at $250/carat or $1,377.50/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19826 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Orange, 4.29 cts oval cut measuring 11.7×8.35.8 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A bright orange garnet with excellent cutting.
Priced at $200/carat or $858.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19776 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Dk Orange, 3.01 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.1×7.1×4.5 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. A bright orange garnet with a very brilliant cut.
Priced at $200/carat or $602.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19959 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Intense Orange, 3.05 cts round brilliant cut measuring 8.3×5.8 mm, lt incl, from Nigeria. A very bright orange garnet that is often referred to as “Mandarin” garnets. This material from Nigeria rarely occurs free of inclusions.
Priced at $150/carat or $457.50/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
18926 Spessartite Garnet,
Md Intense Orange, 3.76 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring9.3×7.2×4.9 mm, lt incl, from Namibia. These bright orange garnets from both Nigeria and Namibia would be absolutely stunning if eye clean. They do occur but when they do they are quite expensive.
Priced at $150/carat or $564.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19929 Spessartite Garnet,
Dk Orangish Red, 11.06 cts round brilliant cut measuring 13.2×8.3 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A darker spessartite garnet with fine Orangish red color.
Priced at $100/carat or $1,106.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19884 Spessartite Garnet,
Dk Red, 16.51 cts Portuguese round brilliant cut measuring 14.2×10.2 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A larger, dark spessartite that could be about two tones lighter.
Priced at $80/carat or $1,320.00/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
Umbalite Garnets
Umbalite garnets are a three-way hybrid of almandine, pyrope, and spessartite garnets. They tend to be brighter in color and more pink than pyroalmandite or pyrospessartite garnets.
20047 Umbalite Garnet,
Md Dk Purplish Red, 7.72 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.6×7.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. Umbalite garnets are a hybrid of almandine, spessartite, and pyrope garnets. The color is a strong red with a purplish overtone. This particular gem is quite stunning and would make a fine ring or pendant.
Priced at $150/carat or $1,158.00/gem
Added 11/27/22
12/23
19401 Umbalite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 5.98 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 12.7×9.1×6.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. Umbalite garnets are a three-way hybrid of almandite, pyrope, and spessartite garnets. They are found in the Umba River Valley of Tanzania. This gem is a very bright gem for this specie.
Priced at $150/carat or $897.00/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19318 Umbalite Garnet,
Md Dk Pinkish Red, 5.52 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.3×8.6×6.2 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. These garnets from the Umba River Valley tend to be brighter and more vivid in color than rhodolites or pyrospessartite garnets.
Priced at $150/carat or $828.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19546 Umbalite Garnet,
Md Dk Intense Pinkish Red, 3.53 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 9.0×5.9 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. These garnets from the Umba River Valley tend to be more intense in color and brighter than other garnets. An impressive gem in a calibrated size.
Priced at $200/carat or $706.00/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19806 Umbalite Garnet,
Md Dk Pink, 3.15 cts round brilliant cut measuring 8.7×6.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. These garnets are mined in the gem gravels of the Umba River Valley which we visited in January 2020. A bright and lively garnet of intense pink color.
Priced at $200/carat or $630.00/gem
Added2/12/22
12/23
20059 Goshenite, Colorless, 5.40 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.8×8.0 mm, eye clean, from Malawi. We acquired the rough this gem was cut from during our two years as volunteers in Malawi. Initially we thought it was light aquamarine but when cut it does not display any color. A stunning, colorless beryl from a rare location.
Priced at $60/carat or $324.00/gem
19862 Goshenite,
Colorless, 2.86 cts square brilliant cut measuring 8.4×8.4×6.6 mm, v lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. The rough this gem was cut from was mined by John during the Fall of 1991. The finest gem from this discovery weighed just over 13 carats and is now in the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Priced at $50/carat or $143.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20054 Goshenite, Colorless, 10.42 carats emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.8×11.6×9.9 mm, lightly included, from Mt Antero, Colorado. We mined the rough this gem was cut from during September of 1991. It is a colorless beryl and of larger size for the location. A 13 carat flawless gem from this location was cut by John and donated to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Priced at $40/carat or $416.80/gem
18782 Goshenite,
Colorless, 3.36 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 12.5×7.0x6.1 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. We acquired a parcel of “phenacite” rough from Nigeria which turned out to be goshenite. This was the gem we first cut and tested to verify our suspicions.
Priced at $50/carat or $168.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19865 Heliodor,
Md Lt Yellow, 3.75 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.7×6.7×5.8 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. A bright yellow member of the beryl family that occurs as long crystals and thus the long emerald cut.
Priced at $50/carat or $187.50/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19178 Iolite,
Md Dk Blue/Gray/Yellow, 3.91 cts square brilliant cut measuring 9.4×9.3×7.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. We visited the iolite mine in Tanzania during our visit in January 2020. This gem displays all three of the trichroic colors found in iolite.
Priced at $60/carat Sold
Added 2/18/22
12/23
20051 Labradorite, Md Yellow, 16.57 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 17.3×14.0x10.1 mm, eye clean, from Clark County, Idaho. This is the largest gem we have cut from this location that we found while attempting to locate a gem feldspar location listed in John Sinkankas’ 2nd edition of “Gems of North America”.
Priced at $40/carat or $662.80/gem
20064 Labradorite, Md Yellow, 9.51 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.7×10.6×9.3 mm, eye clean, from Idaho. This gem is the largest we cut from rough found during the 2023 collecting visit. Each year we look forward to a visit to this area and what we may find.
Priced at $40/carat or $380.40/gem
19961 Labradorite,
Md Yellow, 8.44 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.7×11.3×9.4 mm, eye clean, from Idaho. These are bright yellow members of the feldspar family and are the same mineral as the multicolor cabochons that are offered as labradorite. The difference is in their formation.
Priced at $40/carat or $337.60/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19895 Labradorite,
Md Yellow, 7.78 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.3×10.8×8.1 mm, eye clean, from Idaho. We have found that the labradorite from Idaho tends to be a purer yellow color than labradorite from other locations. See for yourself.
Priced at $40/carat or $311.20/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
20014 Labradorite,
Md Yellow, 4.26 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.9×7.4×7.0 mm, eye clean, from Idaho. We have found that the labradorites from Idaho displays a purer yellow color than those from other locations.
Priced at $40/carat or $170.40/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19836 Labradorite,
Md Yellow, 4.40 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.4×7.4×6.3 mm, eye clean, from Idaho. A bright yellow member of the feldspar family. The Idaho labradorites exhibit the finest color of any labradorite we have seen from other locations.
Priced at $40/carat or $176.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20063 Labradorite, Md Yellow, 4.48 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.1×8.2×6.8 mm, eye clean, from Idaho. We like the labradorites from Idaho as they display a pure canary yellow color. Clark County where this gem comes from has a lot of potential for many more such locations where rough material can be collected.
Priced at $40/carat or $179.20/gem
19837 Labradorite,
Md Yellow, 4.68 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.7×8.5×7.4 mm, eye clean, from Idaho. These gems are cut from rough mined in southeast Idaho. A bright yellow gem for the person who likes the color of a morning sunrise.
Priced at $40/carat or $187.20/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19910 Labradorite,
Md Yellow, 4.54 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.0×8.5×7.2 mm, eye clean, from Idaho. We came across this gem location while reading an older edition of John Sinkankas’ “Gemstones of North America”. The labradorite from this location produces gems that are much more yellow than those from Oregon, New Mexico, or Utah. See for yourself!
Priced at $40/carat or $181.60/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19115 Labradorite,
Lt Golden Yellow, 8.33 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.9×11.8×9.4 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. The labradorites from Oregon tend to be more golden in color than the intense yellow labradorites of Idaho.
Priced at $30/carat or $249.90/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19930 Labradorite,
Md Orangish Yellow, 6.60 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.3×8.5×8.2 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This gem contains a light amount of schiller that imparts a slight orangish overtone to the gem.
Priced at $40/carat or $264.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19863 Labradorite,
Lt Yellow, 8.91 cts round brilliant cut measuring13.6×8.8 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A very fine golden yellow gem that does not display any of the schiller that is so common in gems from Oregon.
Priced at $30/carat or $267.30/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20089 Labradorite, Md Lt Golden Yellow, 7.60 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.0×9.5×8.4 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. The rough this gem was cut from was mined at the sunstone area located in Southcentral Oregon. Although much of this area is under private claim the state of Oregon has put aside approximately 2 square miles that are open to the public and we have found many nice pieces of both labradorite and sunstone rough in this area.
Priced at $30/carat pr $228.00/gem
19289 Labradorite,
Md Golden Yellow, 7.23 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 14.6×10.1×8.2 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A very fine, clean gem from the sunstone area of southern Oregon. We recommend a visit to this area for all gem enthusiasts.
Priced at $30/carat or $216.90/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
18413 Labradorite,
Lt Golden Yellow, 2.03 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.6×6.3×5.0 mm, eye clean, from Sunstone Knolls, Utah. This is a very unusual location for faceted labradorite. Located about 9 miles south of Deseret, Utah, Sunstone Knolls is a state recreation area where most of the labradorite occurs as small grains weathering out of basalt knolls.
Priced at $40/carat or $81.20/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
16970 Labradorite,
Md Golden Yellow, 35.57 cts hexatacular cut measuring 26.2×21.0,15.7 mm, eye clean, from Chihuahua, Mexico. The deposit the rough was mined from was discovered by American minerals dealer Benny Fenn some years ago. It produced rough that cut gems up to 200 carats in size. This gem is cut in an original pattern that John designed and makes an excellent pendant.
Priced at $30/carat Sold
Added 2/15/22
12/22
19437 Labradorite,
Md Lt Golden Yellow, 27.98 cts square cushion brilliant cut measuring 18.4×18.4×14.6 mm, eye clean, from Chihuahua, Mexico. This location produces some of the largest pieces of labradorite we have seen on the market. We have cut numerous larger gems from this location over the years and have found them to be very popular with collectors.
Priced at $30/carat or $839.40/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
18579 Labradorite,
Md Lt Yellow, 11.64 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 15.1×14.8×10.3 mm, eye clean, from Chihuahua, Mexico. A very well cut gem that displays exceptions brilliance.
Priced at $30/carat or $349.20/gem
Added 2/16/22
12/23
19051 Moonstone, Rainbow,
Colorless w/ Rainbow, 3.00 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 14.5×6.4×5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Zimbabwe. These moonstones are popular for their rainbow sheen although not always obvious table up.
Priced at $60/carat or $180.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
18854 Moonstone,
Colorless w/ V Lt Blue, 6.12 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.3×8.8×7.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This transparent, colorless moonstone display a very light blue sheen.
Priced at $50/carat or $306.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19357 Morganite,
Md Orangish Pink, 35.19 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 22.0×21.8×14.0 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. John has cut a number of very fine morganites from Mozambique but this is by far the largest and finest.
Priced at $200/carat or $7,038.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19996 Morganite, Lt Pink, 2.81 carats square brilliant cut measuring 8.3×8.3×6.5 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A fine morganite with strong color for a gem of this size.
Priced at $150/carat or $421.50/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19931 Morganite,
Lt Orangish Pink, 4.35 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.2×8.1×7.2 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. This gem displays strong color for a morganite.
Priced at $150/carat or $652.50/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
20086 Morganite, Lt Pink, 16.24 cts round brilliant cut measuring 16.8×11.5 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A larger morganite in a round brilliant cut that is well suited for a pendant setting.
Priced at $100/carat or $1,624.00/gem
19464 Morganite,
Lt Pink, 2.71 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 12.0×6.4×5.5 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A smaller gem from this location known for producing morganites of fine color.
Priced at $100/carat or $271.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19672 Morganite,
Lt Pink, 14.37 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 16.4×16.4×11.5 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. The morganites we have cut from Brazil have tended toward a lighter color tone but still very brilliant and distinctively pink. This gem would make a fine pendant as Donna already have one set in such a manner.
Priced at $80/carat or $1,149.60/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19664 Morganite,
Lt Pink, 11.08 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.7×10.7×9.4 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. Morganite is a pink to peach color member of the beryl family. This gem displays a light peachy pink color.
Priced at $60/carat Sold
Added 2/12/22
12/22
19904 Morganite,
V Lt Pink, 14.47 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 17.5×11.9×10.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A well cut morganite with just a blush of color.
Priced at $60/carat or $868.20/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19467 Opal,
Md Intense Orangish Yellow, 8.29 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 14.1×10.8 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. We mined the rough from which this gem was cut at the Juniper Ridge Mine in south central Oregon. A bright transparent opal of intense color.
Priced at $50/carat or $414.50/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
20068 Peridot, Md Intense Yellowish Green, 2.56 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.1×6.4×5.5 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. This gem is the largest, clean, peridot we have cut from Colorado. The color is intense and unlike peridot from other locations.
Priced at $200/carat or Sold
20077 Peridot, Md Intense Yellowish Green, 1.83 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 9.5×6.3×4.6 m, eye clean, from Peridot Mesa, Colorado. This is a larger size for a Colorado peridot, especially an eye clean gem. A rare opportunity to obtain an exceptional peridot from this relatively unknown location.
Priced at $200/carat or $366.00/gem
19364 Peridot,
Md Green, 3.80 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 12.2×8.7×6.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. Many of the
Tazanian peridot look very similar to mint Merelani garnets. These are very attractive gem without the strong yellow overtones found in Arizona gems.
Priced at $150/carat or Sold
Added 2/19/22
12/22
19919 Peridot,
Md Mint Green, 2.91 cts round brilliant cut measuring 8.6×6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Pakistan. This gem resembles more a mint Merelani garnet than a peridot. Those of you with August birthdays it makes a great alternative selection to Arizona peridots.
Priced at $150/carat or $436.50/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19538 Peridot,
Md Mint Green, 4.32 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.7×8.6×6.5 mm, lt incl, from Norway. Peridot from Norway appeared on the market during the early 1990’s and quickly disappeared. We saw none until a few years ago when a parcel appeared in the inventory of a gem cutter who had passed away, so we quickly acquired it. We have heard the deposit was actually mined out and it is now considered extinct.
Priced at $100/carat or Sold
Added 2/10/22
12/22
18726 Peridot,
Md Dk Yellowish Green, 3.59 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.0×6.7×5.8 mm, v lt incl, from Arizona. A typical Arizona peridot with a strong yellowish green color.
Priced at $50/carat or $179.50/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19833 Peridot,
Md Dk Yellowish Green, 5.24 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.1×9.2×6.8 mm, v lt incl, from Arizona. A classic, yellowish green Arizona peridot. Up until the late 1980’s Arizona was the world’s larger producer of gem grade peridot.
Priced at $50/carat or $262.00/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19953 Peridot,
Dk Yellowish Green, 6.45 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.5×7.6 mm, v l incl, from Arizona. This gem displays the classic olive green color for which Arizona peridots are known.
Priced at $50/carat or $322.50/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19483 Peridot,
Md Dk Yellowish Green, 3.49 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.1×7.3×6.2 mm, eye clean, from Arizona. A fine, clean gem with color that is typical of gems from Arizona.
Priced at $60/carat Sold
Added 2/9/22
12/22
20004 Quartz,
Lt Yellowish Brown, 11.88 cts hexagonal bar brilliant cut measuring 18.2×12.4×10.4 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County Colorado. A fine champagne color quartz from the Iron Maiden claim in western Chaffee County, Colorado. This facet pattern is an original design by John Rhoads that was first cut in an amethyst that was recognized as a 1st place award winner in the Cutting Edge competition in 1995.
Priced at $25/carat or Sold
Added 1/22
11/29/22
20048 Quartz,
Colorless, 13.15 cts round brilliant cut measuring 20.9×16.0 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. Another fine quartz from deposits in western Chaffee County, Colorado. These gems are also referred to as Chaffee County “Diamonds” as they are very brilliant when properly cut. Locally they are very popular when set in pendants.
Priced at $15/carat or 197.25/gem
Added 11/27/22
12/23
20080 Quartz, V Lt Gray, 25.12 cts round brilliant cut measuring 19.6×14.0 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. We refer to this quartz as “platinum” quartz as it displays a color similar to platinum. A well cut gem in a diamond brilliant facet pattern.
Priced at $15/carat or $376.80/gem
20103 Quartz, Colorless, 11.95 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.5×12.6×10.3 mm, eye clean, from Crystal Park, Montana. A beautiful gem from this Montana location that we recommend all rockhounds visiting Montana to visit and try their luck. This location has been a mineral park since the early 1980’s and continues to produce fine quartz crystals and scepter crystals to this day.
Priced at $15/carat or $179.25/gem
19999 Quartz, Lt Yellowish Brown, 7.93 carats emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.4×9.6×8.4 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. A champagne quartz mined and cut by John A. Rhoads from the Iron Maiden Claim in western Chaffee County, Colorado.
Priced at $20/carat or $158.60/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
20038 Quartz,
Md Lt Grayish Brown, 14.43 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 18.9×11.9×9.5 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. This gem was mined in western Chaffee County, Colorado which has produced some very interesting and attractive quartz gems. A stunning gem that displays a graying overtone giving it a look similar to platinum.
Priced at $20/carat or $288.60/gem
Added 11/27/23
20082 Quartz, Colorless, 32.83 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 20.0×20.0x15.8 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. This gem is cut in an original facet pattern created by John while demonstrating gem cutting using a labradorite. These gems make great pendants.
Priced at $15/carat or $492.45/gem
20072 Quartz,
Colorless, 9.40 cts round brilliant cut measuring 13.9×9.6 mm, eye clean, from Crystal Park, Montana. Another fine gem from Crystal Park. This gem is cut in a diamond brilliant pattern that produces very fine brilliance.
Priced at $15/carat or $141.00/gem
19851 Quartz,
Md Lt Brownish Yellow, 9.99 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.7×10.8×8.6 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. The Little Gem Mine produces various colors of quartz gems. This light champagne color gem does not fit the description as a smoky or a citrine so we are just referring to it as “Quartz”.
Priced at$15/carat or $149.85/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19541 Quartz,
Lt Golden, 21.78 cts, round flower brilliant cut measuring 17.9×13.5 mm, eye clean, from California. We received the rough this gem was cut from in trade for cutting another gem. The material is a light golden color similar to some of the quartz gems from the Iron Maiden claim in Colorado.
Priced at $15/carat or $326.70/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
20011 Quartz, Lemonade,
Lt Yellow, 8.94 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.4×11.9×9.3 mm, lt incl, from Colorado. This is one of the more unique varieties of quartz that we offer. Even at the deposit where we mined this gem the rough is available only from a small zone.
Priced at $20/carat or Sold
Added 3/21/22
12/22
19777 Quartz (Lemonade),
Lt Yellow, 7.00 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 13.1×13.1×8.7 mm, mod inclusions, from Chaffee County, Colorado. These gems were named “Lemonade Quartz” by a local mineral dealer due their resemblance to actual lemonade. Without the inclusions they would be exceptional yellow quartz on their own.
Priced at $15/carat or $105.0/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19937 Quartz (Lemonade),
Lt Yellow, 14.26 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 22.7×10.0x8.0 mm, lt incl, from Colorado. Lemonade quartz was found in the center of a vein with clear quartz on both ends. Most material found today comes from the tailings although deeper exploration may produce new material.
Priced at $15/carat or $213.90/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19710 Quartz w/ Actinolite,
Colorless w/ Lt Green, 29.46 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 26.2×17.3×13.5 mm, lt incl, from Colorado. This gem is by far the largest and best quality of these unusual inclusions quartz we have to offer from Colorado.
Priced at $30/carat or $883.80/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19634 Quartz w/ Actinolite,
Colorless, 18.24 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 17.3×12.8 mm, v lt incl, from Colorado. The numerous actinolite inclusions are so fine we refer to them as “angel hair”. A stunning round brilliant quartz with very fine actinolite inclusions.
Priced at $20/carat or $364.80/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19809 Quartz w/ Actinolite,
Colorless w/ Lt Green, 10.89 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 17.4×10.3×9.1 mm, lt incl, from Chaffee County, Colorado. The needle inclusions within this gem have actually been identified as actinolite. A must gem for the collector of inclusion gems.
Priced at $20/carat or $217.80/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19819 Quartz w/ Actinolite,
Colorless w/ Lt Green Needles, 7.49 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.6×10.7×9.1 mm, lt needle inclusions, from Chaffe County, Colorado. Quartz with actinolite inclusions is found at opposite east/west locations in Chaffee County, Colorado. A truly rare gem from central Colorado.
Priced at $20/carat or $149.80/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19754 Quartz w/ Actinolite,
Colorless w/ Lt Green Needles, 10.76 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 18.4×9.8×8.8 mm, lt incl, from Colorado. These gems are cut from rough found in a contact metamorphic zone in two locations within Chaffee County. An unusual inclusion gem found in few locations throughout th world.
Priced at $20/carat or $215.20/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
20020 Quartz w/ Actinolite,
Colorless, 12.42 cts round brilliant cut measuring 15.1×11.1 mm, lt incl, from Colorado. A gem for the collector of inclusions gems. This gem has numerous fine needles of actinolite included within.
Priced at $15/carat or $186.30/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19700 Quartz, Rose,
V Lt Pink, 21.10 cts fancy round brilliant cut measuring 18.0×13.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. This is a pretty rose quartz despite the slight haze found in most rose quartz. It also displays a lot of golden flash from the pavilion facets.
Priced at $20/carat or $422.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19947 Quartz,
Colorless, 13.76 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.6×12.1×10.5 mm, v lt incl, from Colorado. An absolutely colorless gem of nice size for a pendant.
Priced at $12/carat or $165.12/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
20075 Quartz, Colorless, 14.12 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.4×14.3×11.1 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. We mine the rough from which this gem was cut using precision accuracy and angles for maximum beauty. We will include a quartz crystal from this location with the purchase of any Chaffee County quartz gem.
Priced at $15/carat or $211.80/gem
19945 Quartz,
Colorless, 15.36 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.9×13.8×11.2 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. A very brilliant quartz from the location that was indicated on “The Prospectors” as producing “Alpine” quartz.
Priced at$15/carat or $230.40/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
20098 Quartz, V Lt Gray, 30.38 cts round brilliant cut measuring 20.8×14.5 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. We refer to quartz with a slight grayish overtone as “platinum” quartz. This is a larger gem that would make a stunning pendant with a native Colorado gemstone.
Priced at $15/carat or $455.70/gem
20096 Quartz, Colorless, 10.69 cts fancy round brilliant cut measuring 14.6×10.1 mm, eye clean, from Topaz Mountain, Colorado. Topaz Mountain is obviously better known for producing fine topaz crystals and rough, however, gem grade quartz is also commonly found there. This gem was cut from a gem grade piece of colorless quartz rough we found there many years ago.
Priced at $15/carat or 160.35/gem
19703 Quartz,
Colorless,9.12 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.2×10.0x8.7 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. A bright, colorless quartz in a brilliant emerald cut from this location in western Chaffee County, Colorado.
Priced at $15/carat or $136.80/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19967 Quartz,
Colorless, 12.56 cts round brilliant cut measuring 15.6×15.5×10.9 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. These round brilliant quartz gems are referred to as “Chaffee County Diamonds” and have proven most popular set in a pendant as they provided a lot of flash for very little price. See our gemaholics.com website for examples.
Priced at $15/carat or $188.40/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19971 Quartz,
Colorless, 17.14 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.5×15.5×11.6 mm, v lt incl, from Chaffee County, Colorado. This is a brilliant gem with very fine, pin point crystal inclusions that give the gem a unique character.
Priced at $15/carat or $257.10/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19887 Quartz,
V Lt Yellow, 10.29 cts hexatacular cut measuring 17.6×13.3×11.0 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. A near colorless quartz from the gem deposits of western Chaffee County, Colorado. This is another original facet design by John.
Priced at $15/carat or $154.35/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19838 Quartz,
Colorless, 14.98 carats Asscher cut measuring 14.5×14.3×11.9 mm, v lt incl, from Crystal Park, Montana. A prototype John cut when preparing to cut the Asscher cut for a customer.
Priced at $10/carat or $149.80/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20093 Rose Quartz, Lt Pink, 4.95 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.4×7.6 mm, eye clean, from the Devil’s Hole Mine, Colorado. This mine produced a large quantity of beryl during its operation, however, quite a bit of rose quartz was also mined, a small amount of which was facet grade. This is a rare, faceted gem from that deposit.
Priced at 25/carat or $123.75/gem
19998 Sapphire, Md Pinkish Orange, 1.75 carats cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 7.5×7.4×4.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A fine sapphire from the Umba River Valley of Tanzania. We visited this area during our trip to Tanzania in January of 2020. The area is both remote and quite harsh, but the trip was well worth seeing this well-known location for fine gems from Tanzania.
Priced at $400/carat or $700.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
Smoktrine is a variety of quartz that displays a strong yellow hue accented with brown. They are quite different when placed next to smoky quartz. The deposit was first identified in 2018 and has produced rough that will cut gems over 200 carats in size. The deposit is currently under claim by Robyn Erler who also facets many of the gems that are mined there and can be seen on our website gemaholics.com in addition to those pictured here which were cut by John A. Rhoads. A limited amount of rough is available to other gem cutters. Inquiries are welcomed.
19942 Smoktrine,
Md Brownish Yellow, 10.73 cts hexagonal bar brilliant cut measuring 19.810.4×9.2 mm, v lt incl, from Chaffee County, Colorado. This gem is cut in an original pattern designed by John for the 1995 Cutting Edge Competition. When set it makes an excellent pendant.
Priced at $25/carat pr $268.25/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19941 Smoktrine,
Md Brownish Yellow, 14.81 cts split ended keystone brilliant cut measuring 21.3×13.4×9.4 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. Another original design by John to efficiently use the rough when cutting.
Priced at $25/carat or $370.25/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19727 Smoktrine,
Md Brownish Yellow, 9.91 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.7×10.9×9.6 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. These gems were named smoktrine due to the strong yellow overtone that appears in these gems. These gems are mined only 20 miles from our home office.
Priced at $25/carat or $247.75/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19728 Smoktrine,
Md Brownish Yellow, 8.00 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 13.3×9.4 mm, v lt incl, from Chaffee County, Colorado. We have seen very strong interest in these gems locally. These gems are mined on the “Lucky Dog” claim and are cut locally as well.
Priced at $25/carat or $200.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19729 Smoktrine,
Md Brownish Yellow, 12.8 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 12.8×10.0 mm, v lt incl, from Chaffee County, Colorado. This gem is faceted in a round flower brilliant pattern which involves a Portuguese round brilliant pavilion of 64 facets and a standard round brilliant crown.
Priced at $25/carat or $320.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20099 Smoktrine, Md Yellowish Brown, 11.21 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 17.3×12.9×9.7 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. A beautiful, oval brilliant cut gem of this quartz that displays a balance of brown and yellow hues.
Priced at $20/carat or $223.20/gem
19972 Smoktrine,
Md Lt Brownish Yellow, 9.14 cts compass brilliant cut measuring 12.5×12.5×9.3 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. Another original facet pattern by John that was named by an associate who compared the cut to the dial of a compass. This gem would look great with the points facing up and down.
Priced at $20/carat or $182.80/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19968 Smoktrine,
Md Lt Brownish Yellow, 16.82 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 18.5×12.7×10.7 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. We offer many smoktrines from the Lucky Dog Mine that John has both mined and cut. All resemble fine white wine. Take you pick as they are all exceptionally well cut.
Priced at $20/carat or $336.40/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19880 Smoktrine,
Md Brownish Yellow, 8.01 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.8×11.4×8.8 mm, v lt incl, from Colorado. A bright oval brilliant cut gem from this location in western Chaffee County, Colorado.
Priced at $20/carat or $160.30/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19938 Smoktrine,
Lt Brownish Yellow, 12.05 cts round brilliant cut measuring 15.1×10.9 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. This gem resembles a champagne diamond in both color and cut at a very small fraction of the price.
Priced at $25/carat Sold
Added 2/8/22
12/22
19944 Smoktrine,
V Lt Yellow, 7.15 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 12.8×12.6×9.3 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. This gem displays just a touch of color and is very brilliant.
Priced at $20/carat or $143.00/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
20097 Smoktrine, Md Brownish Yellow, 5.68 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.6×9.7×8.1 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. A smaller smoktrine that displays the color for which these gems are named.
Priced at $20/carat or $113.60/gem
20090 Smoktrine, Md Brownish Yellow, 13.11 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.7×13.7×11.0 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. The term “smoktrine” was created by the owner of the mine where the rough this gem was cut from is mined. The color is a strong yellow with brown overtones.
Priced at $20/carat or $262.20/gem
19966 Smoktrine,
Md Lt Brownish Yellow, 10.35 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.3×11.0x9.4 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. These gems display a color that is reminiscent of a fine white wine. This gem is an excellent example.
Priced at $20/carat or $207.00/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19732 Smoktrine,
Md Brownish Yellow, 12.70 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 17.0×11.2×10.4 mm, v lt incl, from Chaffee County, Colorado. We have mined an abundance of rough from this location. So far all gems originating at the Lucky Dog claim have been cut by John Rhoads or Robin Erler, who also owns the claim they were mined on.
Priced at $25/carat or $317.50/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20101 Smoktrine, Lt Yellowish Brown, 10.28 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.0×12.8×10.0 mm, eye clean, from Chaffee County, Colorado. A native Colorado gem with a light brownish yellow hue.
Priced at $20/carat or $205.60/gem
19881 Smoktrine,
Md Lt Brownish Yellow, 26.90 cts, split sided triangle brilliant cut measuring 19.8×19.8×13.7 mm, v lt incl, from Colorado. This gem is cut in one of John’s original designs. It would make a large pendant.
Priced a $15/carat or $403/50/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19753 Smoky Quartz,
Md Brown, 20.28 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.5×16.2×12.8 mm, eye clean, from Mt Antero, Colorado. A stunning smoky quartz from this well know location and a popular destination for rockhounds. Much of the mountain has been claimed since the appearance of the TV show “The Prospectors” but there are still areas one can explore and collect.
Priced at $20/carat or $405.60/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19670 Smoky Quartz,
Dk Brown, 7.22 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 12.6×9.3 mm, eye clean, from Mt Antero, Colorado. This well known, central Colorado location is known for producing gem grade aquamarine, quartz, fluorite, phenacite, and topaz with smoky quartz being the most common gem originating at this location. A well cut, coffee color, member of the quartz family.
Priced at $20/carat or $144.40/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19795 Smoky Quartz,
Dk Brown, 6.56 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.0×9.2×9.0 mm, eye clean, from Mt Antero, Colorado. A coffee color quartz gem from this famous North American gem location.
Priced at $20/carat or $131.20/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19193 Smoky Quartz,
Md Dk Brown, 31.74 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 19.6×19.6×16.2 mm, eye clean, from Mt Antero, Colorado. A coffee color quartz from this well known location in central Colorado.
Priced at $20/carat or $634.80/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
20094 Smoky Quartz, Dk Brown, 10.72 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.4×11.9×9.4 mm, eye clean, from St Peter’s Dome, Colorado. This location is well known for producing a number of minerals. Its location west of Colorado Springs makes it readily available for heavy collecting. This gem was cut from rough located in a pegmatite that was found just off the Gold Camp Road during the 1990’s.
Priced at $20/carat or $214.40/gem
19840 Smoky Quartz,
Md Yellowish Brown, 7.77 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.5×10.0x8.6 mm, eye clean, from Crystal Park, Montana. This location is popular for collecting scepter crystals of amethyst, clear, and smoky quartz. When these crystals are damaged, they are best suited to be cut.
Priced at $20/carat or $155.40/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19915 Smoky Quartz,
Md Dk Brown, 15.29 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 20.7×10.9×9.6 mm, v lt incl, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. This location is well known for producing exceptional scepter crystals of quartz varieties. It does also produce fine gem rough from which this gem was cut.
Priced at $15/carat or $229.35/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19019 Smoky Quartz,
Md Dk Brown, 22.00 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 17.5×17.5xs13.7 mm, eye clean, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. The gem is cut in one of our most popular patterns. The double hexagon brilliant cut displays very well in a pendant.
Priced at $15/carat or $330.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19020 Smoky Quartz,
Md Brown, 21.90 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 17.6×17.5×12.8 mm, eye clean, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. This gem has an attractive pinkish overtone probably caused by a trace amount of amethyst in the gem.
Priced at $15/carat or $328.50/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19845 Smoky Quartz,
Md Dk Brown, 14.75 carats round brilliant cut measuring 16.2×11.9 mm, eye clean, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. We were invited to collect at this location a number of years ago and while most people in attendance were interest in the fine mineral specimens, we were quite content collecting gem rough. This gem was cut from one of our finds.
Priced at $15/carat or $222.85/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
18520 Smoky Quartz,
Md Dk Yellowish Brown, 19.29 cts hexagonal bar brilliant cut measuring 22.5×14.4×12.2 mm, eye clean, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. A very fine smoky quartz with strong yellow overtones.
Priced at $20/carat or $385.80/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
18491 Smoky Quartz,
Dk Brown, 12.10 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.5×12.4×10.5 mm, eye clean, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. Located north of Reno, Nevada, Peterson Mountain is often referred to Hallelujah Junction even though it is located in California. The Krystal Tip Mine is so close to California that the western boundary of the claim is on the state line and operators of the claim cannot extend into California because of restrictions. This gem is a classic smoky quartz from this location.
Priced at $15/carat or $181.60/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19801 Smoky Quartz,
Lt Brown, 12.77 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.7×10.7×10.3 mm, eye clean, from Peterson Mountain, Nevada. We have visited the Krystal Tip Mine on Peterson Mountain and have always come away with facet grade smoky quartz, citrine, and amethyst. This gem is cut from one of the pieces of rough we collected there.
Priced at $20/carat or $255.40/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
20073 Smoky Quartz, Md Brown, 1.63 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.2×5.4×4.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. We cut this gem for a customer only to not have it picked up and paid for. A common gem from Tanzania at a very reasonable price for a custom cut gem.
Priced at $20/carat or $32.60/gem
19386 Smoky Quartz,
Md Dk Yellowish Brown, 19.78 cts cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 22.7×22.7×17.7 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. The cut of this gem does justice to a normally brown variety of quartz. This is probably the best smoky quartz John has cut from the Little Gem Mine.
Priced at $20/carat or $395.60/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19620 Smoky Quartz,
Md Dk Brown, 44.98 cts double hexagon brilliant cut measuring 22.0×22.0x18.2 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. This is a very large, fine quality smoky quartz cut in an original facet pattern by John. The Little Gem Mine produced some very large smoky quartz crystals, some over 300 pounds in size but not cuttable.
Priced at $15/carat or $674.70/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19299 Smoky Quartz,
Md Lt Brown, 20.93 cts compass brilliant cut measuring 16.9×16.9×13.2 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. This is an originally facet pattern by John that the first time he cut it a person seeing it for the first time proclaimed that it looked like the face of a compass.
Priced at $20/carat or $418.60/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19877 Smoky Quartz,
Md Dk Brown, 18.38 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring15.4×15.4×12.4 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. An impressive gem from this location most noted for its unusual amethyst crystals.
Priced at $15/carat or $245.70/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19916 Smoky Quartz,
Md Yellowish Brown, 11.54 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.3×13.3×10.7 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. There are a number of locations in Montana that produce gem grade quartz rough. Our two favorites are the Little Gem Mine and Crystal Park and have a number of gems listed in this section from those locations. Add one to your collection today.
Priced at $20/carat or $230.80/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19886 Smoky Quartz,
Md Yellowish Brown, 8.40 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.9×11.8×9.5 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine. Another fine smoky quartz from this location that we have visited many times to search for amethyst, smoky quartz, citrine, and colorless quart gem rough.
Priced at $20/carat or $168.00/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19903 Smoky Quartz,
Dk Brown, 21.72 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 18.3×13.1 mm, eye clean, from Montana. A fine smoky quartz from the Little Gem Mine in the Toll Mountains east of Butte, Montana. This location also produces some of the finest amethyst rough we have seen from anywhere.
Priced at $15/carat or $325.65/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
20095 Smoky Quartz, Dk Brown, 9.81 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 13.8×10.5 mm, eye clean, from the Spruce Grove Area, Colorado. This is another Colorado gem location known for its fine topaz crystals and quartz gems. This gem was cut as an example of what is found at this location.
Priced at $20/carat or $196.20/gem
19630 Smoky Quartz,
Dk Brown, 10.85 cts, round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 14.5×10.7 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. A dark, coffee brown color quartz from this location known for producing some very unusual specimens of amethyst as well as some of the finest cut amethyst gems found anywhere.
Priced at $15/carat or $162.75/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19724 Smoky Quartz,
Md Brown, 9.78 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring12.6×12.6×10.0 mm, eye clean, from Crystal Park, Montana. This location is known for producing fine quartz crystals. Smoky quartz is the second most common variety after clear quartz. This is a fine gem most noted for its locatin.
Priced at $20/carat or $195.60/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19847 Smoky Quartz,
Md Brown, 6.25 cts round brilliant cut measuring 12.2×8.9 mm, eye clean, from Crystal Park, Montana. We hunted this location many times and did not find smoky quartz until several years ago when we found a pocket that contain both smoky quartz and natural citrine. This is a fine gem for the person who collects locations.
Priced at $20/carat or $125.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19872 Smoky Quartz,
Dk Brown, 8.56 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.0×12.0x10.9 mm, eye clean, from Crystal Peak, Colorado. This location is known for producing incredible specimens of smoky quartz and amazonite. This gem is of a color that is apply described as “coffee” color.
Priced at $15/carat or $128.40/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20067 Smoky Quartz, Md Dk Brown, 16.24 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 20.4×11.6×10.3 mm, eye clean, from the Little Gem Mine, Montana. The Little Gem Mine produces rough clear, smoky, citrine, and amethyst rough. This gem was cut from a crystal section that was found at the mine.
Priced at $20/carat or $324.80/gem
19340 Smoky Quartz,
Md Dk Yellowish Brown, 26.00 carats Portuguese round brilliant cut measuring 19.4×19.0x14.1 mm, eye clean, from Harris Park, Colorado. This gem is most noted for its location. Harris Park is one of several Colorado locations that produce gem grade smoky quartz along with fine amazonite crystals.
Priced at $15/carat or $390.00/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
17166 Smoky Quartz,
Md Brown, 4.07 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.3×7.0x6.9 mm, lt incl, from Lincoln County, New Mexico. The location for this gem is most important as it is cut from rough mined at the Smokey Bear claim in Lincoln County, New Mexico. We see rough in old collections as it is reported that this location is no longer open to collecting.
Priced at $20/carat or $81.40/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
17884 Sunstone,
Dk Green/Orangish Red, 8.07 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.9×11.0x8.6 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This gem displays some of the finest green color we have seen in sunstone. The green hue is dominant but there are some flashers of orangish red as well.
Priced at $300/carat or $2,421.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19827 Sunstone,
Md Dk Bluish Green, 2.50 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.3×8.2×6.0 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A very fine green sunstone with the color of a Namibia tourmaline.
Priced at $300/carat or $750.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19359 Sunstone,
Md Dk Green w/ Orange, 3.26 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.4×8.6×6.4 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This gem displays a strong green body color with flashes of orange.
Priced at $300/carat or $978.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19856 Sunstone,
Md Dk Bluish Green, 4.25 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.3×8.6×7.7 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A rare green sunstone with a bluish green body color.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,274.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19804 Sunstone,
Md Dk Green, 2.16 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.8×6.2×5.8 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. Green sunstones comprise of only a very small percentage of all sunstones mined.
Priced at $200/carat or $432.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19016 Sunstone,
Md Dk Reddish Orange, 10.36 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.8×12.7×10.1 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A larger size for a sunstone of the popular reddish orange color.
Priced at $300/carat or $3,108.00/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
18575 Sunstone,
Md Intense Reddish Orange, 5.46 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.4×8.2×7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. Another very fine sunstone of exceptional color.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,638.00/gem
Added 2/16/22
12/23
18882 Sunstone,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Orange, 5.61 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.4×8.9×7.6 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A very fine sunstone of top color for this location.
Priced at $300/carat or Sold
Added 2/19/22
12/22
18620 Sunstone,
Md Dk Intense Reddish Orange, 5.85 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.5×8.9×7.7 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This gem displays top color for a sunstone. This color is often compared to the color of a fine Burmese spinel.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,755.00/gem
Added 2/16/22
12/23
20015 Sunstone,
Md Intense Orangish Red, 3.76 ct emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.5×6.7×6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This gem displays top color for a sunstone and has only a very minimal amount of the schiller present in most sunstones.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,128.00/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
19392 Sunstone,
Md Dk Green, 6.16 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.9×8.7×8.0 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A rare green sunstone with just a touch of orange and a minor amount of schiller.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,848.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
18016 Sunstone,
Md Dk Green/Brownish Orange, 5.01 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.9×9.5×7.7 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. An unusual sunstone that displays both the green and orange colors found in Oregon sunstones.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,503.00/gem
Added 2/20/22
12/23
19765 Sunstone,
Dk Red, 4.48 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 12.8×9.0x7.4 mm, lt incl, from Oregon. This is one of the reddest sunstones we have ever cut. Unfortunately, the schiller obscures the brilliance.
Priced at $200/carat or $896.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19893 Sunstone,
Md Intense Reddish Orange, 3.76 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.2×6.8×6.4 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A fine sunstone of medium color tone but great color intensity.
Priced at $200/carat or $752.00/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
17108 Sunstone,
Md Reddish Orange, 4.53 cts split sided triangle brilliant cut measuring 11.4×11.4×7.6 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. Most sunstones have at least very light schiller inclusions. This gem displays a solid color with minimal schiller inclusions.
Priced at $200/carat or $906.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19246 Sunstone,
Md Golden Green, 2.36 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.7×6.2×5.6 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. This gem displays the rare green hue found occasionally at the sunstone area.
Priced at $200/carat or $472.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19718 Sunstone,
Md Reddish Orange, 5.26 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.4×8.4×7.8 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A bright and lively sunstone with only minimum schiller.
Priced at $200/carat or $1,052.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19600 Sunstone,
Md Pinkish Orange, 3.19 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 13.2×6.6×6.1 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A longer, split sided gem with a very attractive pinkish orange color.
Priced at $200/carat or $638.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
20065 Sunstone, Md Dk Intense Orangish Red, 9.1×6.0x4.9 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A smaller gem with the finest color one can expect to find in the sunstone area of south-central Oregon.
Priced at $300/carat or $561/00/gem
19617 Sunstone,
Md Intense Reddish Orange, 3.85 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.0×9.1×7.0 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This is one of the finest reddish orange sunstones we are offering. The color is intense if only medium in tone.
Priced at $200/carat or $770.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
20050 Sunstone, Dk Green, 5.27 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.3×9.1×7.7 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. Sunstones with strong color demand a higher price per carat than those displaying lighter tone. This is a rare green sunstone which is far less common than red sunstones.
Priced at $300/carat or $1.581.00/gem
18523 Sunstone,
Dk Bluish Green/Red, 3.82 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.9×8.9×7.7 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. Green is a rare colore for sunstone. This gem also displays flashes of red.
Priced at $300/carat or $1.146.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19354 Sunstone,
Md Pinkish Orange, 4.06 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.0×8.7×5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A bright sunstone with only the slightest of schiller inclusions.
Priced at $200/carat or $812.00/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19252 Sunstone,
Md Intense Reddish Orange, 3.34 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.6×8.3×6.4 mm, lt incl, from Oregon. A bright and intensely colored sunstone of medium tone.
Priced at $200/carat or $668.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19190 Sunstone,
Md Pinkish Orange, 3.44 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.6×7.4×6.4 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This gem displays an intense color for a medium tone sunstone.
Priced at $200/carat or $688.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19811 Sunstone,
Md Orangish Red, 9.48 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 21.0×10.3×8.4 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A medium tone sunstone with very light schiller inclusions.
Priced at $200/carat or $1,896.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19824 Sunstone,
Md Lt Pinkish Orange, 5.00 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.2×8.0 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. This gem displays some color zoning but without the schiller so common in sunstones.
Priced at $100/carat or $500.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19922 Sunstone,
Md Orangish Red, 3.20 cts round brilliant cut measuring 9.5×7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A bright orangish red sunstone with very light schiller visible.
Priced at $150/carat or Sold
Added 1/22
12/23
19704 Sunstone,
Md Pinkish Orange, 4.76 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.1×8.5×7.0 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. An attractive gem from this unique US gem location. We recommend a visit to this location for any gem enthusiasts as there are both public areas that are free and fee area operated by commercial miners.
Priced at $150/carat or $714.00/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19771 Sunstone,
Md Pinkish Orange, 5.14 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 11.1×8.0 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This gem displays a medium delicate color when compared to many of the sunstones from this area. A beautiful gem that is well suited for setting in a pendant.
Priced at $100/carat or $514.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19912 Sunstone,
Md Dk Brownish Red, 7.65 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 16.0×8.8×8.5 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This is a nice size for a sunstone that would set well in a pendant.
Priced at $100/carat or Sold
Added 1/22
12/22
19970 Sunstone,
Md Orangish Red, Golden Yellow, 8.33 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.5×9.3×7.6 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. This gem displays a red color zone down the middle with yellow zones on each side giving it a bicolor effect.
Priced at $100/carat or $833.00/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
18101 Sunstone,
Md Orange, 4.56 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.9×9.9×7.5 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. This is a rare, eye clean sunstone that still retains the copper color.
Priced at $100/carat or $456.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19373 Sunstone,
Md Pinkish Orange, 3.05 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.8×7.2×6.5 mm, lt schiller incl, from Oregon. This gem displays excellent color for a sunstone but it also displays light schiller.
Priced at $100/carat or $305.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
20058 Sunstone, Md Intense Reddish Orange, 3.69 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 12.6×8.2×6.3 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A very fine sunstone of strong medium color tone.
Priced at $200/carat or $738.00/gem
19965 Sunstone,
Lt Yellow/Green, 3.66 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.0×8.9×6.9 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. This gem contains a small streak of the rare green hue giving it an overall pale green color.
Priced at $80/carat or $292.80/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19759 Sunstone,
Md Orange, 3.95 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.5×7.7×6.8 mm, mod schiller inclusions, from Oregon. The orange color of this gem is derived from a moderate amount of orange schiller that occurs in the gem.
Priced at $60/carat or $237.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
16493 Tanzanite,
Dk Yellowish Brown, 4.18 cts split sided emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.5×7.6×6.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. We left this gem in its natural color to show our customers what most tanzanite being mined looks like. A fairly simple heating with turn this gem into a deep purplish blue.
Priced at $500/carat or $2,090.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
18174 Tanzanite,
Dk Intense Purplish Blue, 3.34 cts split sided brilliant brilliant cut measuring 11.3×6.5×5.8 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. Tanzanite is a variety of zoisite that because of trace amounts of chromium being present will change from brown to blue and purples when heated.
Priced at $700/carat or $2,338.00/gem
Added 2/20/22
12/23
18734 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Purplish Blue, 5.55 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.6×6.9×6.2 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A very fine gem for this popular gem specie. Despite the rumors, production of this gem material in the vicinity of Merelani, Tanzania continues to this day.
Priced at $600/carat or $3,330.00/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
17522 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Bluish Purple, 3.97 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.7×7.8×6.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. Tanzanite is very dichroic and depending on the orientation of the rough determines which color dominated. In this case the purple hue is dominant.
Priced at $500/carat or $1,985.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
16742 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Purplish Blue, 4.10 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.3×8.1×6.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This gem is a strong blue with lots of purple flashes of color.
Priced at $500/carat or $2,050.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
18226 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Purplish Blue, 3.75 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.9×6.5×5.6 mm,eye clean, from Tanzania. Tanzanite is actually the mineral zoisite with a trace amount of chromium to give it it unique color.
Priced at $500/carat or $1,875.00/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19353 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Bluish Purple, 3.57 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.8×7.4×6.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. Tanzanite is very dichroic such that sometimes the blue color is dominant while others the purple is dominant. This gem displays a purple dominant color.
Priced at $400/carat or $1,428.00/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19356 Tanzanite,
Md Dk Purple, 3.97 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.7×7.2×6.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This gem displays the purple color of the dichroism found in Tanzanite.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,191.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19614 Topaz,
Md Lt Orange, 9.75 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.7×8.6×8.2 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. A very attractive topaz, however, care must be practiced avoiding sunlight where the color will fade.
Priced at $50/carat or $487.50/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19949 Topaz,
Lt Pinkish Brown, 4.32 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.5×7.2×6.4 mm, eye clean, from Colorado. During the early part of the 20th century a mineral collector names Ed Over discovered a topaz deposit that produced beautiful orange topaz. Unfortunately, the topaz is light sensitive and will fade in daylight. The deposit was lost until Rich Fretterd discovered it in early 2000. This gem was cut from rough from that deposit.
Priced at $50/carat or $216.00/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19855 Topaz,
Lt Pinkish Brown, 9.77 cts round brilliant cut measuring 13.0×8.9 mm, lt incl, from Colorado. The topaz from this location was featured several times on the TV show “The Prospectors”. What they failed to mention is that it is ultraviolet light sensitive and will fade when exposed to sunlight.
Priced at $30/carat or $293.10.gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19665 Topaz,
Lt Orangish Brown, 3.29 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 8.8×6.2 mm, lt incl, from Colorado. A native Colorado topaz from the location originally discovered by Ed Over and subsequently rediscovered by Rich Fretterd. These topazes are ultraviolet light sensitive and may fade if exposed to strong sunlight.
Priced at $30/carat or $98.70/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19861 Topaz,
Md Lt Blue, 6.79 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.5×8.2 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. The rough this gem was sold as was represented as natural blue and we have no reason to question this. An attractive gem with the look of a fine aquamarine.
Priced at $30/carat or $203.70/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
20069 Topaz, Colorless, 9.49 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.5×11.2×9.0 mm, eye clean, from Topaz Mountain, Colorado. This is an absolutely colorless topaz from this location that has produced gem topaz for many years.
Priced at $30/carat or $284.70/gem
20000 Tourmaline, Cuprian, Md Dk Intense Bluish Green, 12.36 carats emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.2×11.9×9.6 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. This gem displays the rarer bluish green natural color of these extremely rare variety of tourmaline. If heated it would produce and intense blue color to rival the Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines.
Priced at $2,000/carat or $24,720.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
18581 Tourmaline, Cuprian,
Md Lt Intense Blue, 29.21 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 23.7×17.5×12.3 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. This tourmaline looked similar to #19960 pictured below before it was heated.
Priced at $1,500/carat or $43,815.00/gem
Added 2/16/22
12/23
18681 Tourmaline, Cuprian,
Md Lt Intense Blue, 25.52 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 22.6×16.7×11.7 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A heated cuprian tourmaline from the Mabvuka area that seems to have produced quite a bit of rough but not much that heat treats well.
Priced at $1,500/carat or $38,20.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19960 Tourmaline, Cuprian,
Md Dk Brownish Pink, 26.79 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 21.5×17.2×12.7 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. This is an unheated cuprian tourmaline from the gem fields in the vicinity of Mabvuka, Mozambique. When properly heated, it will turn to a beautiful medium blue color similar to gems from the state of Paraiba in Brazil.
Priced at $500/carat or $13,395.00/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
20006 Tourmaline,
Dk Greenish Blue, 8.66 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.1×8.3×7.9 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A classic Namibian greenish blue tourmaline considered by many to be the finest tourmalines mined anywhere.
Priced at $300/carat or $2,598.00/gem
Added 3/21/22
12/23
18980 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Intense Blue, 5.27 cts emerald cut measuring 15.2×6.7×5.6 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. This is one of the finest Namibian tourmalines we have ever offered. It is a strong blue with just a hint of green.
Priced at $400/carat or Sold
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19778 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Bluish Green, 15.04 cts emerald cut measuring 15.3×13.8×8.8 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. An exceptional tourmaline displaying the intense color for which this location is famous.
Priced at $300/carat or $4,512.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19434 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Greenish Blue, 3.70 cts emerald cut measuring 14.2×6.1×4.7 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A top color tourmaline with a traditional emerald cut.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,110.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
18722 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Intense Bluish Green, 3.51 cts emerald cut measuring 10.1×6.7×5.6 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A classic Namibian tourmaline in a traditional emerald cut.
Priced at $150/carat or $526.50/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19660 Tourmaline, Chrome,
Md Dk Green, 2.35 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.2×7.2×5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. Chrome tourmaline are colored by a trace amount of chromium which imparts in them a unique green color. These gems can be detected by using a Chelsea filter which the gem appears red when viewed through the filter.
Priced at $300/carat or $705.00/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
18313 Tourmaline, Chrome,
Md Greenish Yellow, 2.83 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.8×8.1×5.6 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. A yellow tourmaline that is not typical of chrome tourmalines. What makes this a chrome tourmaline is the strong reaction appearance it assumes when viewed through a Chelsea filter.
Priced at $200/carat or $566.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19096 Tourmaline, Chrome,
Md Dk Brownish Yellow, 2.57 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.0×7.9×5.4 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This gem is what is known as a chrome dravite tourmaline. The color is not the green often associated with chrome tourmalines but it does display a strong red color when viewed through a Chelsea filter and it does shift color to red under incandescent light.
Priced at $90/carat or $231.30/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
18976 Tourmaline,
Md Intense Greenish Blue, 2.01 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.8×6.0x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. This gem displays top color for a Namibian tourmaline and is very similar to many Paraiba tourmalines from Brazil.
Priced at $300/carat or 603.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19200 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Intense Greenish Blue, 1.96 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.7×6.3×5.1 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. Another very fine Namibia tourmaline with a color that rival Paraiba tourmalines from Brazil.
Priced at $300/carat or $588.00/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
17164 Tourmaline,
Md Intense Greenish Blue, 2.33 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.8×5.3×4.6 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. The price for rough of Namibian tourmalines has skyrocketed the past few years. This gem represents the finest color and is almost impossible to obtain at a reasonable price these days.
Priced at $300/carat or $699.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19110 Tourmaline,
Dk Blue, 6.47 cts emerald cut measuring 11.5×9.1×7.1 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A beautiful blue, Namibian tourmaline in a traditional emerald cut.
Priced at $300/carat or $1,941.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19370 Tourmaline,
Md Greenish Blue, 2.19 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.4×5.9×5.2 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A very attractive, small gem tourmaline from Namibia that will look very beautiful when set.
Priced at $200/carat or $438.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19376 Tourmaline,
Dk Greenish blue, 1.67 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.7×5.7×4.8 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A small but very fine tourmaline from this location known for some of the world’s finest blue and green tourmalines.
Priced at $200/carat or $334.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19316 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Dk Red/Green, 2.40 cts emerald cut measuring 8.5×6.5×5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. This gem displays a 60/40 color split between the red and green hues. A very fine, smaller, bicolor gem.
Priced at $250/carat or $582.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19363 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Green/Pink, 3.32 cts emerald cut measuring 12.5×6.8×5.2 mm, eye clean, from the Himalaya Mine, California. Some time ago a large pocket of these green and cinnamon colored was opened and a large quantity of fine quality rough and specimens was recovered. This gem was cut from rough from that pocket and represents a classic Himalaya Mine bicolor tourmaline.
Priced at $200/carat or $664.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19927 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Green/Lt Blue, 7.16 cts emerald cut measuring 14.3×8.5×7.0 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. An unusual bicolor tourmaline combining the light blue of an aquamarine with the medium green of an emerald.
Priced at $200/carat or $1,432.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19951 Tourmaline,
Md Intense Bluish Green, 3.05 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.4×7.5×6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. An intense green gem with strong blue overtones.
Priced at $200/carat or $610.00/gem
Added 2/6/22
12/23
19122 Tourmaline,
Dk Greenish Blue, 3.13 cts emerald cut measuring 12.1×5.8×4.7 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A classic Namibian tourmaline in a standard emerald cut.
Priced at $200/carat or $626.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19761 Tourmaline,
Md Intense Pink, 6.10 cts emerald cut measuring 17.1×7.0x5.8 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A beautiful pink tourmaline cut in a traditional emerald cut.
Priced at $200/carat or $1220.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19181 Tourmaline,
Dk Intense Green, 16.89 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 18.6×11.0x10.2 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. An intense dark green tourmaline in a larger size.
Priced at $150/carat or $2,533.50/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19610 Tourmaline,
Dk Bluish Green, 8.40 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 12.3×9.3 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A fine Namibian tourmaline with a Portuguese round brilliant pavilion and a standard brilliant crown.
Priced at $200/carat or $1,680.00/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19321 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Bluish Green, 5.00 cts emerald cut measuring 16.0×7.0x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. A stunning gem that resembles the finest Namibian bluish green tourmalines.
Priced at $200/carat or $1,000.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19515 Tourmaline,
Md Green, 9.90 cts kite brilliant cut measuring 17.8×13.5×8.7 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. We acquired the rough this gem was cut from because it was bicolor with some pink area. We cut the gem to retain as much from the rough as possible and thus the designer shape. A small amount of pink can be seen in the corners and tip of this gem.
Priced at $150/carat or $1,485.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19502 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Yellowish Gray, 8.34 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 12.2×9.2 mm, eye clean, from The Congo. The rough this gem was cut from was acquired for its unusual color and the finished gem does not disappoint! The main body of this gem is gray with flashes of pink and yellow.
Priced at $150/carat or $1,251.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19661 Tourmaline,
Md Bluish Green, 20.15 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 24.3×15.2×15.3 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A larger tourmaline with a mint green hue that resembles a Merelani grossular garnet.
Priced at $150.00/carat or $3,022.50/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19500 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Green, 10.02 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 19.1×8.1×7.6 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. An exceptional green tourmaline without the overtones found in those from other locations.
Priced at $150/carat or $1,503.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19644 Tourmaline,
Md Pinkish Orange, 1.66 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 7.5×5.0 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A smaller round tourmaline of fine color.
Priced at $150/carat or $249.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19899 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Bluish Green, 2.84 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.8×5.8×5.4 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. A very fine Afghani tourmaline with the color of a fine emerald at a small fraction of the price.
Priced at $200/carat or $568.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19381 Tourmaline,
Dk Bluish Green, 6.37 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.4×9.5×7.7 mm, eye clean, from Afghanistan. The color of this tourmaline is strong even though the tone is dark. A very fine, eye clean, Afghani tourmaline.
Priced at $200/carat or $1,274.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19439 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Yellowish Orange, 10.11 cts Portuguese round brilliant cut measuring 13.5×9.3 mm, eye clean, from Zambia. The rough from which this gem was cut displayed an orange core surrounded by a gray skin. We lost the skin color when cutting with very attractive results.
Priced at $150/carat or $1,516.50/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19615 Tourmaline,
Md Golden Pink, 5.61 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.7×8.1×7.1 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. An impressive pink tourmaline with a slight golden overtone.
Priced at $150/carat or $841.50/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19932 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Dk Orangish Red/Lt Green, 10.92 cts emerald cut measuring 16.7×10.0x8.0 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. A very fine, bicolor gem with 70% displaying the red hue and 30% displaying the light green hue.
Priced at $250/carat or $2,430.00/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19294 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Dk Greenish Gray/Pink, 11.71 cts emerald cut measuring 20.2×9.4×7.1 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. This gem displays a 70/30 color split. A rare color combination for a tourmaline.
Priced at $200/carat or $2,342.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19358 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Dk Pinkish red/Golden Green, 8.45 cts emerald cut measuring 24.9×6.7×5.8 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. This gem was cut from a long cystal that displayed mostly pinkish red with a golden green end.
Priced at $200/carat or $1,690.00/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
18093 Tourmaline, Tricolor
Md Yellow/Brownish Pink, Green, 5.09 cts emerald cut measuring 14.6×7.1×5.7 mm, v lt incl, from the Congo. This gem was cut from rough we acquired many years ago. The crystals are medium green, yellow, and brownish pink tricolor, however, the green zone tends to be very unstable and cracks so the small amount of green this gem exhibits is at the very end. An unusual tricolor gem.
Priced at $150/carat or $763.50/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
17453 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Lt Bluish Green/Orangish Pink, 3.20 cts emerald cut measuring 11.8×6.4×5.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This gem displays a subtle transition in color from blue green to orangish pink.
Priced at $150/carat or $480.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
18348 Tourmaline,
Md Dk intense Bluish Green, 3.98 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.7×7.0x6.0 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A very fine Namibian tourmaline that resembles a top quality and color Colombian emerald at a small fraction of the price.
Priced at $200/carat or $796.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19390 Tourmaline, Bicolor
Dk Pinkish Red/Blue Gray, 3.61 cts emerald cut measuring12.4×6.4×5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. This gem is 80% pinkish red and 20% bluish gray. An unusual color combination.
Priced at $150/carat or 541.50/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
16853 Tourmaline,
Lt Pink, 1.84 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.5×5.1×4.7 mm, v lt incl, from California. The rough this gem was cut from came from the gem mines in the vicinity of Pala, California. This is a very fine pink gem with just the slightest of inclusions.
Priced at $150/carat or $276.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
16866 Tourmaline,
Dk Bluish Green, 2.27 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.0×6.5×5.2 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A very fine Namibia tourmaline of classic bluish green color.
Priced at $150/carat or $340.50/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19879 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Greenish Blue, 2.13 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.5×6.0x4.7 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This gem looks very much like a fine Namibian tourmaline with its strong blue color, however, the rough was acquired from an old collection of a cutter who passed away and was probably originally purchased long before the tourmaline discoveries of Namibia.
Priced at $200/carat or $426.00/gem
Added 2/12/22
12/23
19516 Tourmaline,
Md Green, 3.70 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.1×8.7×6.5 mm, v lt incl, from Zambia. A mint colored gem from the bismuth tourmaline deposits of eastern Zambia.
Priced at $150/carat or $555.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19067 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Reddish Pink, 4.52 cts emerald cut measuring 16.3×6.3×4.9 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A traditional emerald cut gem with fine reddish pink color from Nigeria.
Priced at $150/carat or $678.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
18546 Tourmaline,
Md Bluish Greem, 5.26 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.6×8.7×7.0 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. When we acquired the rough from which this gem was cut we were told it was from a new deposit in northern Mozambique. We never saw it offered again nor have we seen any other rough offered from this region.
Priced at $150/carat or $789.00/gem
Added 2/16/22
12/23
18964 Tourmaline,
Md Brownish Pink, 3.40 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.2×8.2×6.1 mm, eye clean, from the Stewart Mine, California. An eye clean, California tourmaline from the famous Stewart Mine.
Priced at $150/carat or $510.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19248 Tourmaline,
Md Intense bluish Green, 3.63 cts emerald cut measuring 14.4×5.5×4.8 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. Both Afghanistan and Namibia produce some incredible blue and green tourmalines and this gem is a fine example of one from Afghanistan.
Priced at $150/carat or $544.50/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
19107 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Yellowish Green, 3.88 cts emerald cut measuring 12.1×6.8×5.4 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. This gem came to us in a parcel of Tanzanian dravite tourmaline. We checked it for chromium but found none. It does have interesting dichroism.
Priced at $100/carat or $388.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19393 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Dk Red/Orange, 2.49 cts emerald cut measuring 11.8×5.7×4.3 mm, lt incl, from Maine. An unusual bicolor Maine tourmaline with predominantly red hue grading into orange.
Priced at $100/carat or $249.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
18092 Tourmaline, Bicolor,
Md Dk Pink/Blue Gray, 2.79 cts emerald cut measuring 7.9×7.5×5.9 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. This gem displays a subtle bicolor with the pink hue domination and the bluish gray on one end.
Priced at $125/carat or $348.75/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19443 Tourmaline,
Md Orangish Pink, 3.40 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.0×6.8×5.8 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A very fine, pink tourmaline from Madagascar that would be perfect set in a ring.
Priced at $100/carat or $340.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
19574 Tourmaline, Chrome CC,
V Dk Green/Red, 1.26 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.0×4.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. This gem would rival alexandrite in strength of color change if it wasn’t so dark in tone.
Priced at $200/carat or $252.00/gem
Added 2/12/22 12/23
Md Dk Brownish Orangish Pink, 10.38 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.8×11.3×9.3 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. A pink Nigerian tourmaline of fine clarity. We are told that these gems can be heated to enhance the pink and remove some of the brown overtones.
Priced at $100/carat or $1,038.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
17205 Tourmaline,
Md Green, 3.62 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.3×8.3×6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Africa. The location for this rough was listed only as “Africa” but it looks a lot like Namibian tourmaline color. An attractive gem none the less.
Priced at $100/carat or $362.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19379 Tourmaline,
Md Grayish Pink, 3.04 cts emerald cut measuring 13.6×5.7×4.5mm, eye clean, from Maine. This tourmaline rough had a pink center with a gray skin that when cut combined the two colors. An unusual American tourmaline.
Priced at $90/carat or $273.60/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
18006 Tourmaline,
Dk Green, 3.73 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.0×8.7×6.4 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. A dark Namibian tourmaline that could possibly benefit from being heated.
Priced at $90/carat or $335.70/gem
Added 2/20/22
12/23
19533 Tourmaline,
Dk Bluish Green, 2.34 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 8.3×5.7 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. We have been told by a dealer who specializes in Namibian tourmaline that this gem could be heated to lighten the color. If the results would be a top Namibia green blue tourmaline then this gem is a bargain.
Priced at $100/carat or $234.00/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19087 Tourmaline,
Dk Bluish Green, 2.73 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.8×7.3×5.9 mm, eye clean, from Namibia. An inexpensive Namibian tourmaline of classic but dark color.
Priced at $100/carat or $273.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
18784 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Green, 3.45 cts emerald cut measuring 10.7×6.7×5.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. We acquired the rough this gem was cut from in a parcel of dravite tourmaline rough. We thought it might be chromium tourmaline as the color is intense but upon testing determined that it did not contain chromium. A very special and intense green tourmaline none the less.
Priced at $100/carat or $345.00/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
16457 Tourmaline,
Md Pinkish Gray, 4.50 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 16.5×6.4×5.6 mm, v lt incl, from Mozambique. This gem could very well be from the Mabvuka region where the cuprian tourmalines were found. The grayish color is an indication of the manganese that is also found in these tourmalines.
Priced at $100/carat or $450.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
17979 Tourmaline,
Md Lt Pink, 3.34 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 11.3×8.4×5.9 mm, lt incl, from Afghanistan. A lighter pink Afghani tourmaline that looks very similar to California pink tourmaline.
Priced at $100/carat or $334.00/gem
Added 2/20/22
12/23
18786 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Brownish Pink,1.94 cts emerald brilliant cut, eye clean, from California. A clean North American gemstone from the Pala area of California.
Priced at $90/carat or $174.60/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
17297 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Yellowish Green, 3.42 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.7×8.8×6.2 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A brilliant green tourmaline with a yellowish overtone.
Priced at $90/carat Sold
Added 2/15/22
12/22
19952 Tourmaline,
Md Pink, 2.22 cts round brilliant cut measuring 8.2×5.6 mm, lt incl, from the Stewart Mine, California. The Stewart Mine produces some of the finest pink tourmaline found anywhere but unfortunately it is almost always included. We acquired the rough this gem was cut from while in the Pala area several years ago.
Priced at $80/carat or $177.60/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
18927 Tourmaline,
V Lt Pink, 2.27 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.9×6.8×5.6 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. A delicate, pink tourmaline for a young person’s jewelry.
Priced at $80/carat or $181.60/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
18022 Tourmaline,
Md Lt Pink, 3.64 cts emerald cut measuring 16.9×5.2×4.7 mm, eye clean, from the Himalaya Mine, California. This gem was cut from a long crystal that was mined at this well known California location for tourmaline.
Priced at $80/carat or $291.20/gem
Added 2/19/22
12/23
18271 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Yellowish Brown, 2.76 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.3×6.8×5.7 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. This tourmaline is a mystery to us as to the eye the color is a yellowish brown but to the cameral there appears to be more red. It would be interesting to know the trace element geochemistry of this gem.
Priced at $80/carat or $220.80/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
17114 Tourmaline,
Md Pink, 2.39 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 12.9×5.0x4.4 mm, v lt incl, from the Himalaya Mine, California. The Himalaya Mine has produced huge quantities of both tourmaline specimens and gem rough over the years. This gem is a fine pink tourmaline that represents the color that is commonly mine at this location.
Priced at $80/carat or $191.20/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19490 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Yellowish Orange, 6.42 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.3×10.1×7.5 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An attractive orange tourmaline with a slight brownish overtone.
Priced at $70/carat or $449.40/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
19876 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Greenish Yellow, 4.50 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.2×6.7×6.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This tourmaline is a member of the dravite subgroup of magnesium rich tourmaline which produces some very unusual color.
Priced at $80/carat or $360.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
18857 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Greenish Yellow/Orange, 2.62cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.5×6.1×4.9 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A dichroic tourmaline or predominately greenish yellow body and orange ends similar to an andalusite.
Priced at $90/carat or $235.80/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
18223 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Yellow, 2.94 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.2×6.2×5.7 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A dravite tourmaline that displays an atypical color for tourmaline.
Priced at $80/carat or 235.20/gem
Added 2/11/22
12/23
18008 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Yellow/Orange, 5.66 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.7×8.7×7.3 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This is a dravite tourmaline that display a yellow body color and dichroic orange on the ends.
Priced at $80/carat or $452.80/gem
Added2/20/22
12/23
18972 Tourmaline,
Md Yellowish Brownish Pink, 8.76 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.4×10.2×8.5 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. This gem has heating potential as it is very similar to cuprian tourmalines from the Mabvuka region.
Priced at $90/carat or $788.40/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
17445 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Orangish Red, 2.52 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.8×5.3×5.1 mm, eye clean, from Nigeria. This gem was cut from rough that was mined during the major tourmaline find of the 1990’s. A fine smaller gem that would fit readily into a tourmaline mount.
Priced at $90/carat or $226.80/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
19465 Tourmaline,
Dk Yellowish Green,3.32 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 10.1×7.5×6.1 mm, eye clean, from The Congo. The color of this tourmaline is unusual in that there are flashes of other color in addition to the yellow green. We have seen quite a few tourmalines from this location the past few years.
Priced at $80/carat or $265.60/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
18521 Tourmaline,
Md Intense Bluish Green, 5.39 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.1×6.8×6.5 mm, lt incl, from Afghanistan. This be would normally see for hundreds of dollars per carat but unfortunately it developed a visible flaw during cutting. Still an outstanding gem for the price.
Priced at $60/carat or $431.20/gem
Added 2/17/22
12/23
19058 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Brownish Yellow/Pink, 4.43 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.2×8.4×6.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This is another gem that the color one sees with the native eye is not the color captured by the camera or the computer. It is definitely brownish yellow with some pink dichroism.
Priced at $60/carat or $265.80/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19898 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Orangish Greenish Yellow, 7.18 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.7×11.1×8.1 mm, v lt incl, from The Congo. The rough this gem was cut from was multicolor and thus the various hues that are visible in this gem.
Priced at $70/carat or $502.60/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
15904 Tourmaline,
Dk Greenish Yellow, 9.35 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 14.5×11.9×8.5 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. This is another gem that does not photograph true to color. Looking at the gem it is obviously greenish yellow yet in the photo it appears orange.
Priced at $60/carat or $561.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19950 Tourmaline,
Md Dk Green, 4.59 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 14.8×6.7×5.8 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. This gem was obviously cut from a long crystal. A pleasing green gem at an inexpensive price.
Priced at $70/carat or $321.30/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
19897 Tourmaline,
Dk Orange, 7.23 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 13.2×9.1×7.9 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A dark orange tourmaline that looks more like a garnet. Very rich orange color for a tourmaline.
Priced at $60/carat or $433.80/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19900 Tourmaline,
Md Pinkish/Yellowish Brown, 4.76 cts round brilliant cut measuring 10.3×7.5 mm, eye clean, from Mozambique. A well cut round tourmaline from the gem mines near Mabvuka where the cuprian tourmaline originate.
Priced at $60/carat Sold
Added 1/22
12/22
19587 Tourmaline,
Dk Orangish Pink, 4.78 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 10.5×7.3 mm, v lt incl, from Nigeria. This gem is on the dark side in tone. We had hoped it would have turned out a little lighter once cut.
Priced at $50/carat or $239.00/gem
Added 2/9/22
12/23
19696 Tourmaline,
Dk Bluish Green, 4.69 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 12.4×9.0x6.6 mm, v lt incl, from Afghanistan. It is unfortunate that the color tone of this gem is so dark as the color is quite attractive. Maybe it can be heat treated?
Priced at $40/carat or $187.60/gem
Added 2/10/22
12/23
18727 Tourmaline,
Dk Yellowish Green, 3.08 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 8.9×7.4×6.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A Brazilian tourmaline that is a bit on the dark side although well cut and eye clean.
Priced at $30/carat or $92.40/gem
Added 2/7/22
12/23
19891 Zircon,
Md Intense Blue, 5.63 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.5×7.8×5.6 mm, eye clean, from Cambodia. The rough this gem was cut from was acquired during the 1990’s when the mines were still producing gems that only required heating to produce this incredible blue color. We recently sold another of these gems because the customer told us that the color was the same as a Paraiba tourmaline without the extremely high price.
Priced at $200/carat or $1,126.00/gem
Added 2/13/22
12/23
19396 Zircon,
Md Yellowish Brown, 11.19 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.0×10.7×7.4 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. A golden brown zircon of excellent brilliant cut.
Priced at $70/carat or $783.30/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19918 Zircon,
Md Dk Brownish Red, 3.98 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 10.4×6.6×5.1 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. WE are told that these zircons from Tanzania heat treat well, however, we will leave that up to our customers.
Priced at $40/carat or $159.20/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
Rare Gems
12795 Barite,
Lt Brownish Yellow, 32.71 cts emerald cut measuring 19.6×13.6×10.8 mm, v lt incl, from Namibia. Barite is a difficult gem to cut and polish. This larger gem is from southern Namibia.
Priced at $20/carat or $654.20/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
20046 Bediasite,
Dk Brown, 5.85 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.6×11.5×8.4 mm, v lt incl, from Texas. Bediasites are much like Moldavites and Libyan Glass in that they are impact glass believed to have formed as the result of a meteorite strike and in this case the one that formed the Gulf of Mexico. Once fairly common in the area of Bedia, Texas and thus their name they have become very rare in recent years. This one was cut from one that was collected many years ago and was purchased from a collection during the 1990’s.
Priced at $80/carat or $446.20/gem
added 11/27/22
12/23
19675 Danburite,
Md Intense Yellow, 5.45 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 11.0×8.9×8.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. An exceptional danburite of intense yellow color. During our visit to Tanzania, we saw very little of this material offered and were told the mine has been exhausted.
Priced at $150/carat or Sold
Added 2/22
12/22
19835 Danburite,
Colorless, 8.98 cts round brilliant cut measuring 13.1×9.4 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. The mines in the state of San Luis Potosi have been producing facet grade danburite for years although we hear that it occurs in zones within the mine and is not always available. Here this we have acquired a quantity of rough that should last us the rest of cutting lifetime.
Priced at $30/carat or $269.40/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19719 Danburite,
Colorless, 8.02 cts round 16 main brilliant cut measuring 13.0×8.9 mm, v lt incl, from Mexico. These gems are cut from rough mined near Charcas in the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. They cut a very bright gem and are about as colorless as one can ask for.
Priced at $40/carat or $320.80/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
16136 Ekanite,
Dk Green, 17.43 cts split sided brilliant cut measuring 17.2×14.6×10.1 mm, lt haze inclusions, from Sri Lanka. Ekanite is believed to be metaminct zircon that has broken down due to trace amounts of radioactivity.
Priced at $60/carat or $1,045.80/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
17324 Epidote,
V Dk Brown/Green, 3.29 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.7×6.9×5.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. Epidote is a gem that is too dark to see the beauty in its green color. It is also dichroic and displays a brown hue as well.
Priced at $30/carat or $98.70/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19925 Feldspar,
Md Yellowish Brown, 2.55 cts round brilliant cut measuring 9.1×6.4 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania. We mined the rough that this gem was cut from during our visit to the Umba River Valley during January of 2020.
Priced at $40/carat or $102.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
18883 Fluorite,
Lt Yellow, 17.45 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 20.2×10.8×9.9 mm, v lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. John both collected the rough and cut this gem from a rare piece of facet grade fluorite from this location. The corners of this gem has a touch of purple color.
Priced at $30/carat or $523.50/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19193 Fluorite,
V Lt Bluish Green, 23.82 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 19.2×13.7×11.7 mm, v lt incl, from Mexico. A larger faceted fluorite with just a hint of bluish green color.
Priced at $20/carat or $476.40/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
19775 Idocrase,
Md Dk Green, 2.36 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.5×5.8×4.9 mm, eye clean, from Kenya. It is reported that the rough from which this gem was cut was mined in Tsavo National Park not far from the tsavorite garnet mines. We have not seen this color in an idocrase from any other location in the world.
Priced at $100/carat or $236.00/gem
Added 1/22
12/23
19720 Idocrase,
Md Dk Green, 2.95 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.3×7.7×5.9mm, v lt incl, from Kenya. The color of these idocrase from Kenya is unlike the color of idocrase from other locations. This gem displays a bright green hue that rival a fine tourmaline.
Priced at $100/carat or $295.00/gem
Added 2/22
12/23
17339 Orthoclase,
Lt Golden Yellow, 4.28 ct cut corner triangle brilliant cut measuring 10.5×10.4×7.9 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. Orthoclase is a member of the potassium feldspar group with much of the gem grade material mined in Madagascar. An inexpensive, well cut rare gem for the collector.
Priced at $20/carat or $85.60/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
19473 Petalite,
Colorless, 3.63 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 13.6×9.1×6.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. Petalite has become very popular during the past few years as it is a transparent lithium gem that the New Age market treasures.
Priced at $50/carat or $181.50/gem
Added 2/8/22
12/23
20070 Phenacite, V Lt Yellow, 1.32 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 6.7×6.6×4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Mt Antero, Colorado. We have seen a number of very fine, facet grade phenacite crystals that were found on Mt Antero over the years that it would have been a crime to cut them. This gem was faceted from a small fragment of phenacite that was tested to assure both us and our customers that it is indeed a phenacite.
Priced at $200/carat or $264.00/gem
18081 Rhodochrosite,
Md Intense Pink, 2.01 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 7.8×5.2×5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Colorado. A very rare gem from the silver mines near Alma, Colorado.
Priced at $350/carat or $703.50/gem
Added 2/20/22
12/23
20041 Rhodochrosite,
Md Reddish Pink, 4.47 cts round brilliant cut measuring 9.7×6.7 mm, moderate inclusions, from the Sweethome Mine, Colorado. This gem was cut from rough that was mined at the original Sweethome Mine which has since been closed with the Detroit City Mine now being operated just above it. Despite the inclusions this gem displays nice brilliance and is very affordable compared to gems of finer clarity.
Priced at $150/carat or $670.50/gem
Added 11/27/22
12/23
19177 Scapolite,
Dk Pinkish Purple, 4.86 cts split ended keystone brilliant cut measuring 11.1×11.0x8.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This gem was cut from rough that was reported from a small find in Tanzania. An interesting purple gem that is very dichroic.
Priced at $100/carat or $486.00/gem
Added 2/18/22
12/23
20052 Scapolite, Md Dk Purple, 4.75 cts square emerald brilliant cut measuring 10.1×10.0x7.8 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. We found the rough from which this gem was cut with a mineral dealer at a show. It is reported natural in color and from a small deposit in Tanzania.
Priced at $125/carat or $593.75/gem
20057 Scheelite, Colorless, 2.89 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.5×4.4 mm, v lt incl, from Kern County, California. This location produced gem grade scheelite during the 1990’s but we have seen little production offered since then. Scheelite highly fluorescent under an ultraviolet light.
Priced at $100/carat or $289.00/gem
16744 Sphalerite,
Md Yellowish Green, 12.41 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 15.2×11.3×8.5 mm, v lt incl, from Creede, Colorado. We had an opportunity years ago to acquire some gem grade sphalerite from Creede and jumped at the opportunity. We have seen none since. This gem was cut from one of the original pieces we acquired.
Priced at $50/carat or $620.50/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23
20076 Sphalerite, Dk Orangish Brown, 11.97 cts round brilliant cut measuring 13.7×8.2 mm, v lt incl, from Green Mountain Reservoir, Colorado. This location has been known to Colorado collectors for years. Most of the specimens and rough are collected off of old tailings.
Priced at $30/carat or $359.10/gem
20049 Sphene, Md Greenish Yellow, 6.12 cts round brilliant cut measuring 11.4×7.3 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A well cut sphene that allows for the dispersion of this rare gems to be displayed.
Priced at $150/carat or $918.00/gem
14723 Zoisite,
Md Gray, 3.66 cts emerald cut measuring 14.1×5.2×4.7 mm, v lt incl, from Pakistan. This is the same mineral as tanzanite, but it lacks the trace amounts of chromium which allow it to heat treat to purplish blue like tanzanite.
Priced at $50/carat or $183.00/gem
Added 2/15/22
12/23