11267 Alexandrite,
Md Yellowish Green/Pink, 2.25 cts oval cut measuring 7.5×6.5×6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Tanzania.  Another Tanzanian alexandrite with a strong color change.
Priced at $2,200/carat or $4,950.00/gem

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19028 Alexandrite (D)
19028 Alexandrite (I)

19028 Alexandrite,
Md Yellowish Green/Pink, 1.64 cts trilliant cut measuring 7.0×7.0x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar.  We briefly saw alexandrites on the market from Madagascar.  They are very similar in appearance to those from Tanzania/
Priced at $1,200/carat or $1,968.00/gem

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19124 Fluorapatite (I)

19124 Fluorapatite CC,
Md Golden Yellow/Orangish Pink,17.88 cts trilliant cut measuring 18.4×18.3×9.1 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil.  These apatite gems have been determined to contain a lot of fluorine and thus the name.  What causes the color change is yet to be determined but it is a very distinct color change and unusual for an apatite.
Priced at $40/carat or $715.20/gem

Added 4/3/22

12/23


18773 Pyrospessartite CC (daylight)
18773 Pyrospessartite CC (incandescent light)

18773  Pyrospessartite Garnet C.C.,
Md Dk Greenish Brown/Red, 5.15 cts oval cut measuring 11.0×8.9×6.0 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar.  A rare color change garnet with a strong change from daylight to incandescent light.  This is a rare size for a color change garnet and thus was cut to retain as much weight as possible.
Priced at $1,200/carat or $6,180.00/gem

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12/23


18179 Pyrospessartite Garnet (D)
18170 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (I)

18170 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Blue/Intense Purplish Pink, 1.41 cts cushion cut measuring 6.4×4.5×4.1 mm, lt incl, from Tanzania.  This is one of the first garnets we have ever seen with a blue hue in daylight.  The color change is quite dramatic with the incandescent light color being particularly intense.  Unfortunately there are light visible inclusions.
Priced at $700/carat or Sold

Added 3/20/22

12/22


18214 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (D)
18214 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (I)

18214 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Blue/Purplish Pink, 1.03 cts oval cut measuring 6.5×5.0x3.5 mm, mod incl, from Tanzania.  Another garnet with a strong blue hue in daylight and intense purplish pink under incandescent light.  Inclusions also play a role in this gem’s brilliance.
Priced at $500/carat or $515.00/gem

Added 3/20/22

12/23


20034 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (I)
20034 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (D)

20034 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Grayish Blue, Red, 0.75 cts oval cut measuring 6.5×4.0x2.9 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania.  An exceptionally clean pyrospessartite garnet with a strong color change.
Priced at $600/carat or $450.00/gem

Added 4/3/22

12/23


2196 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (I)
2196 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (D)

2196 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Greenish Brown/Reddish Orange, 3.04 cts freeform cut measuring 10.4×8.3×3.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka.  This gem was obviously cut to preserve as much weight as possible from the rough.  The color change is strong.
Priced at $400/carat or $1,216.00/gem

Added 3/20/22

12/23

 


5838 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (D)
5838 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (I)

5838 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Dk Grayish Green/Reddish Purple, 1.14 cts emerald cut measuring 7.2×5.2×2.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka.  A strong color change garnet that originated in the Sri Lankan deposits before those of Madagascar and Tanzania were discovered.
Priced at $250/carat or $285.00/gem

Added 3/20/22

12/23


19220 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (D)
19220 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC (I)

19220 Pyrospessartite Garnet CC,
Md Bluish Gray/Pinkish Red, 0.58 cts emerald cut measuring 5.5×4.1×2.2 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar.  A smaller and more affordable color change garnet with a strong color change.
Priced at $300/carat or $174.00/gem

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12/23


17675 Tourmaline CE (D)
17675 Tourmaline (I)

17675 Tourmaline, Chrome, CC,
V Dk Green, Reddish Orange, 0.95 cts round cut measuring 6.6×3.7 mm, mod incl, from Brazil.    Unfortunately the color is dark making it difficult to view the color change otherwise it would rival alexandrite with its color change strength.
Priced at $200/carat or $190.00/gem

Added 3/20/22

12/23