Gemstone # MoldRus1401
Name: Moldavite
Locality: Russia
Weight: 14.01 cts
Size: 16.70 mm
Price Per Carat: $15
Price For Stone: $210.15 (SOLD)

Cut: Round
Color: Forest Green
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut By Us: No
Comments: The clarity of this Moldavite is tremendous because you can see the natural "wave" patterns in the stone clearly. Moldavite has often been called "The Gem that Fell to Earth".  This material is believed to have formed when a shower of meteorites fell in what is now the Czech Republic within a one hundred mile area around the Vltava River, which was once called the Moldau, and from which Moldavite gets its name. These stones are actually tektites and Moldavite is a one-of-a-kind tektite. There are many theories where Moldavite originated and the inability of science to resolve the issues with one conclusive explanation of the true origins of Moldavite causes it to remain one of the great mysteries of the gem world. Nonetheless, Moldavite isn't often faceted into gems (usually it is left in it's original form or used for carvings - plus the very unusual form of the "rough" stones doesn't make for very good yield when it comes to cut stones), and this is a VERY good size stone for this material.
Availability: SOLD

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Gemstone # ZirCam558
Name: Zircon
Locality: Cambodia
Weight: 5.58 cts
Size: 10.92 x 8.77 mm
Price Per Carat: $40
Price For Stone: $223.20

Cut: Oval
Color: Honey
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut By Us: No
Comments: This stone is much brighter and more flashy in person, and due to the birefringence of Zircon, it cannot be displayed accurately the pictures.  Much better in person!
Availability: Available

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Gemstone # DiopAust176
Name: Diopside
Locality: Rotkopf, Austria
Weight: 1.76 cts
Size: 7.84 x 7.51 mm
Price Per Carat: $150
Price For Stone: $264.00

Cut: Trillion
Color: Green
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut By Us: No
Comments: This is a classic Alpine locality that has been mined since the 1800's. Rotkopf is one of the most famous Alpine localities for Diopside. Gem quality Diopside is rare from Rotkopf and highly prized among collectors and dealers alike. This stone is one of the finest quality that I have seen from this locality, and came from the personal gem collection of my father, Richard Kosnar.
Availability: Available

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Gemstone # RhodSri389
Name: Rhodolite (Garnet)
Locality: Sri Lanka
Weight: 3.89 cts
Size: 12.08 x 8.27 mm
Price Per Carat: $40
Price For Stone: $155.60

Cut: Oval
Color: Red with Purple Hues
Clarity: VVS
Cut By Us: No
Comments: This stone has wonderful luster, flash and color. It has a rich magenta-like color that is displayed well in the pictures.
Availability: Available

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Gemstone # TourmAfgh321
Name: Elbaite (Tourmaline)
Locality: Afghanistan
Weight: 3.21 cts
Size: 9.26 x 7.16 mm
Price Per Carat: $50
Price For Stone: $160.50

Cut: Emerald
Color: Green with Blue Hues
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut By Us: No
Comments: Tourmalines are some of the most diverse and popular gems out there. This particular gem was cut from a piece of rough found a few years ago in Afghanistan. One of the most impressive aspects of this gem is the fact that it is virtually eye clean, which is remarkable because Tourmaline is classified as a "Type 3" gemstone, as inclusions are almost always present, and accepted by dealers and collectors, so when you find a clean stone like this, it's a real treat.
Availability: Available

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Gemstone # SpinBur235
Name: Spinel
Locality: Burma
Weight: 2.35 cts
Size: 8.60 x 6.68 cts
Price Per Carat: $100
Price For Stone: $235.00

Cut: Cushion
Color: Steel Blue
Clarity: VVS
Cut By Us: No
Comments: Spinel is another gem that comes in a great range of colors. This stone has a very attractive steel blue color that is rather hard to find in today's market. A good sized gem for the material, especially in this highly sought after color. It is difficult to find superb quality Spinels these days because of political upheaval in southeast Asia. It appears that these stones will soon be very very hard to come across and the days of the good Spinels may be dwindling.
Availability: Available

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Gemstone # ChrysSri170
Name: Chrysoberyl
Locality: Sri Lanka
Weight: 1.70 cts
Size: 8.44 x 6.59 mm
Price Per Carat: $35
Price For Stone: $59.50

Cut: Oval
Color: Light Yellowish Green
Clarity: VVS
Cut By Us: No
Comments: Sri Lanka probably produces more colors of Chrysoberyl than any other country I've seen. The rough material is often found as stream pebbles, but the amazing color and clarity makes for some awesome gems. Chrysoberyl is also one of the most durable stones out there, so the wide range of colors only adds to the versatility of this material. This stone is more attractive in person than the photos indicate, and good size for this material.
Availability: Available

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Gemstone # FireMex338
Name: Fire Opal
Locality: Mexico
Weight: 3.38 cts
Size: 13.15 x 10.12 mm
Price Per Carat: $50
Price For Stone: $169.00

Cut: Pear
Color: Fiery Orangish Red
Clarity: VVS
Cut By Us: No
Comments: This Fire Opal is very gemmy especially for the material, when it is back lit. Fire Opal gets its name because of the "jelly-like" appearance it has when it is rotated in the light, resembling fire.
Availability: Available

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