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Kyanite!!
March 24, 2008

The name Kyanite derives from the Greek word "Kyanos" which means blue.  Kyanite is also interesting because it has a directional hardness with 4 on the c-axis, and a 7.5 on the a-axis and the b-axis.  These are some of the finest Kyanite gemstones I have ever acquired.  The deep sapphire blue color is stunning, and for Kyanite these stones are very clean.  The color rivals that of the top quality Tanzanite blue.  All of them are from Nepal, which is the best locality in the world for gem blue Kyanite rough.  It is difficult to get any quantity of fine Kyanite gemstones, because they tend to have a fair amount of inclusions.

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Gemstone # KyNep1
Name: Kyanite
Locality:
Nepal
Weight: 8.14 cts
Size: 15.88 x 8.24 mm
Price per Carat: $75
Price For Stone: $610.50

Cut: Elongated Cushion
Color: Deep Sapphire Blue
Clarity: VS
Cut by Us: No
Availability: Available

Comments: This is a huge Kyanite.  Very Clean for the size.

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Gemstone # KyNep2
Name: Kyanite
Locality:
Nepal
Weight: 4.28 cts
Size: 10.45 x 8.09 mm
Price per Carat: $75
Price For Stone: $321

Cut: Elongated Cushion
Color: Deep Sapphire Blue
Clarity: VS
Cut by Us: No
Availability: Available

Comments: This is a very good sized stone which has a very saturated color that is approaching cobalt blue.

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Gemstone #: KyNep3
Name: Kyanite
Locality:
Nepal
Weight: 1.48 cts
Size: 6.11 x 5.71 mm
Price per Carat: $100
Price For Stone: $148 (SOLD)

Cut: Cushion
Color: Deep Sapphire Blue
Clarity: VVS
Cut by Us: No
Availability: SOLD

Comments: This stone has rarely seen flash (sparkle), due to the fact these stones are usually cut very shallow and this one it well proportioned.

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Gemstone # KyNep4
Name: Kyanite
Locality:
Nepal
Weight: 3.55 cts
Size: 10.14 x 6.86 mm
Price per Carat: $75
Price For Stone: $266.25

Cut: Emerald
Color: Deep Sapphire Blue
Clarity: VS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: This is another good size Kyanite, and again great color.

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Gemstone # KyNep5
Name: Kyanite
Locality:
Nepal
Weight: 1.54 cts
Size: 8.69 x 6.57 mm
Price per Carat: $200
Price For Stone: $308 (SOLD)

Cut: Freeform Trillion
Color: Deep Sapphire Blue
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: VVS
Availability: SOLD

Comments: This is a killer!  This stone could easily be mistaken for a sapphire.  It has great flash (sparkle), unlike any Kyanite I have ever seen.  It has all the qualities of a fine collectors gemstone.

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Gemstone # KyNep6
Name: Kyanite
Locality:
Nepal
Weight: 3.03 cts
Size: 10.06 x 6.45 mm
Price per Carat: $100
Price For Stone: $303

Cut: Oval
Color: Deep Sapphire Blue
Clarity: VVS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  Deep blue color, with some flash (sparkle) and excellent clarity.  Kyanites are rarely seen in this size, color and quality.

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Gemstone # KyNep7
Name: Kyanite
Locality: Nepal
Weight: 4.12 cts
Size: 10.60 x 6.08 mm
Price per Carat: $100
Price For Stone: $412

Cut: Emerald
Color: Deep Sapphire Blue
Clarity: VVS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: Deep blue color, with nice flash (sparkle) and excellent clarity.  Kyanites are rarely seen in this size, color and quality.

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