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March 22, 2008

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Gemstone # Tanzanite330
Name: Zoisite var. Tanzanite
Locality: Tanzania
Weight: 3.30 cts
Size: 11.51 x 7.45 mm
Price per Carat: $850
Price For Stone: $2805.00

Cut: Oval
Color: Deep Blue w/ Purple Flash
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability: Available

Comments: Tanzanite has become one of the most sought after gems on the market.  This is due to the gem's beautiful deep blue color.  The amount of material now coming out of Tanzania is scarce, but on occasion, small pockets are found.  None of the newer material I have seen has color like this stone.  The color of this stone is deep, vibrant, and is regarded as "top color".  I have seen this type of material sell for over $2,000 per carat, and the market is still rising.  A Tanzanite of this size and quality is a good investment.

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Gemstone # Sapphire523
Name: Corundum Var. Sapphire
Locality: Sri Lanka
Weight: 5.23 cts
Size: 11.35 x 8.66 mm
Price per Carat: $1,000
Price For Stone: $5,230

Cut: Pear
Color: Cornflower Blue
Clarity: VS
Cut by Us: No
Availability: Available

Comments: This is a true gem, absolutely stunning in person.  The inclusions in this stone are very slight and unnoticeable when viewed from the top.  Sapphires of this size are easily collection quality, and are rarely seen.  This is a real killer!

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Gemstone #: Demantoid135
Name: Andradite Garnet Var. Demantoid
Locality: Russia
Weight: 1.35 cts
Size: 6.69 mm
Price per Carat: $2,000
Price For Stone: $2,700

Cut: Round Brilliant
Color: Rich Grass Green
Clarity: VS (Horse-Hair)
Cut by Us: No
Availability: Available

Comments: Demantoids are of the finest garnet species in the world.  The reason being the dispersion that they display.  They come from only a few localities in the world, Russia being the most prominent.  This stone displays the classics "horse-hair" inclusions typical from Russia.  Stones above a half carat in size are difficult to find, but they are out there.  Over one carat Demantoids are rare.  The color of this stone is very saturated, and is a true green color.  Very seldom do you see Demantoids of this size and quality.

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Gemstone # Spessartine282
Name: Spessartine Garnet
Locality: Nigeria
Weight: 2.82 cts
Size: 8.60 x 7.41 mm
Price per Carat: $650
Price For Stone: $1,833 (SOLD)

Cut: Oval
Color: Bright Mandarin Orange
Clarity: Eye Clean (Unbelievably Clean)
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
SOLD

Comments: This Spessartine is bright, lively and is one of the most beautiful orange colors you will ever see in a gem.  Clean pieces of this material are hard to find, and most of the material that is found, in fact, is opaque.  I can't say enough about this gem, it is a real killer!

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Gemstone # Spessartine315
Name: Spessartine Garnet
Locality: Nigeria
Weight: 3.15 cts
Size: 9.33 x 7.51 mm
Price per Carat: $400
Price For Stone: $1,260

Cut: Oval
Color: Bright Mandarin Orange
Clarity: Slight Inclusion
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: This Spessartine is brilliant orange color, and lively.  There are some slight inclusions in the stone, but I have to say the magnification of these photographs is a bit deceiving.  The inclusions are not as noticeable in person, but the camera can show more than the eye can see.  This is a color and size gem that can be seen from across the room, making it very attractive.

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Gemstone # Emerald049
Name: Beryl Var. Emerald
Locality: Brazil
Weight: 0.49 cts
Size: 5.01 x 4.52 mm
Price per Carat: $250
Price For Stone: $122.50 (SOLD)

Cut: Emerald
Color: Classic Chivor Color
Clarity: Slight Inclusion
Cut by Us: No
Availability: SOLD

Comments:  Emerald is one of the most recognizable gems in the world, and there is always a demand for them.  As with all Emeralds, the color is not exact in the photos, but is in fact more brilliant in person.  There is a slight amount of blue in this stone, making it classic Chivor color.  This is a superior quality Emerald from Brazil.

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Gemstone # Tourmaline1072
Name: Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality: Brazil
Weight: 10.72 cts
Size: 13.41 x 11.95 mm
Price per Carat: $250
Price For Stone: $2,680

Cut: Emerald
Color: Deep Bluish Green
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: Tourmaline is one of them most beautiful gemstones in the world.  It comes in every color, and though the localities for Tourmaline are abundant, there are few localities that produce great gems.  Brazil is one of the few great Tourmaline locations in the world.  This stone is over 10 carats and clean!  A deep bluish-green is a classic color from Brazil, but when they get over 10 carats, they become too dark.  This stone, however, is not dark, and it has good flash that catches the eye.  This is a great value for a gem clean Tourmaline of this size. 

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Gemstone # Tourmaline221
Name: Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality: Afghanistan
Weight: 2.21 cts
Size: 8.20 mm
Price per Carat: $200
Price For Stone: $442

Cut: Square Cushion
Color: Crystal Blue-Green
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  This is a unique color for tourmaline.  I describe the color as being "crystal", by which I mean, it has a flash and clarity that sparkles, bringing out the blue - green differently than you would see in most other gems.  I like the cut on this gem, as it enhances the color.

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Gemstone # Tourmaline244
Name: Dravite Tourmaline
Locality: Mozambique
Weight: 2.44 cts
Size: 11.60 x 8.27 mm
Price per Carat: $225
Price For Stone: $549

Cut: Oval
Color: Golden Yellow
Clarity: VVS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  This is a gorgeous color for Tourmaline.  The golden yellow color of this stone picks up a lot of light.  I enjoy the brilliance of the stone very much, it has a fine polish bringing out great flash.  A nice size stone for this unusual species of Tourmaline.

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Gemstone # Tourmaline457
Name: Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality: Nigeria
Weight: 4.57 cts
Size: 12.62 x 9.37 mm
Price per Carat: $250
Price For Stone: $1,142.50

Cut: Pear
Color: Pink Pomegranate
Clarity: VS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: Here is a killer!  You can tell by the shape of this stone that it was custom cut, because it is not a typical pear shape.  Also, it is more brilliant, which would not be the case if this stone were faceted over seas.  This gemstone displays an incredible intense "Rubellite" color.  This is a unique color that defines how beautiful Tourmaline can be.  The inclusions were kept near the edge of the stone, and make them less noticeable.  Nigeria has some amazing Tourmaline material, but the cost has risen by more than double in the last few years.  This stone is more reasonably priced, compared to the newer material.

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Gemstone # Tourmaline627
Name: Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality: Nigeria
Weight: 6.27 cts
Size: 13.77 x 9.04 mm
Price per Carat: $200
Price For Stone: $1,254

Cut: Elongated Cusion
Color: Tanish Pink
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  Size, quality, color and beauty define a gemstone, and this stone has much to offer in all of these categories.  6 carats is a great size in this color of Tourmaline.  The color varies throughout the stone making it unique.  This stone sparkles and "moves" meaning the light travels back and forth down the pavilion from tip to tip.

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Gemstone # Tourmaline889
Name: Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality: Nigeria
Weight: 8.89 cts
Size: 12.51 mm
Price per Carat: $225
Price For Stone: $2,000.25

Cut: Flower Cut Round
Color: Deep Pink
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: This stone has very fine color, and is extremely large for Nigeria.  This is a good price for this beautiful "Rubellite" Tourmaline.

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Gemstone # Tourmaline914
Name: Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality: Nigeria
Weight: 9.14 cts
Size: 15.21 x 9.17 mm
Price per Carat: $300
Price For Stone: $2,742

Cut: Emerald
Color: Bi-Color: Rich Pink to Tan Pink
Clarity: VVS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: This is a fantastic bi-color Tourmaline.  It is bright with very little inclusion.  The bi-color split is sharp and distinct.  The size is unbelievable for a bi-color of this quality making it a fine collectors stone.

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Gemstone # Grandite151
Name: "Grandite" Garnet
Locality: Mali
Weight: 1.51 tcw
Size: 5.47 mm
Price per Carat: $180
Price For Stone: $271.80

Cut: Round Brilliant
Color: Yellow-Green
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: "Grandite" is a mix between Grossular and Andradite garnets.  This is a set of two matching round brilliant cut stones.  The colors of each stone are exactly the same.  I can see them making a very fine pair of earrings.

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Gemstone # Morganite120
Name: Beryl Var. Morganite
Locality: Brazil
Weight: 1.20 cts
Size: 7.38 mm
Price per Carat: $120
Price For Stone: $144

Cut: Classic Trillon
Color: Light Rose Pink
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: Morganite is the pink variety of Beryl.  The cut and clarity really bring out the flash in this stone.

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Gemstone # Spinel137
Name: Spinel
Locality: Burma
Weight: 1.37 cts
Size: 7.98 x 4.74 mm
Price per Carat: $400
Price For Stone: $548

Cut: Emerald
Color: Hot Pink
Clarity: Slight Inclusion
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  This stone has a beautiful hot pink color that is very rare to find.  Burma is the premiere locality for Spinel in the world.

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