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May 12, 2008

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Gemstone # Tourmaline594
Name:
Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality: Afghanistan
Weight: 5.94 cts
Size: 16.36 x 8.50 mm
Price per Carat: $225
Price For Stone: $1,336.50

Cut: Bent Marquie
Color: Fiery Pink
Clarity: Slight Inclusion
Cut by Us: No
Availability: Available

Comments:  The color of this stone is stunning, because it is so vibrant.  The cut is intriguing for the reason that it is unique, and few cutters would do such a strange shape.  The inclusion in the stone shows up very distinctly in the photo, but is hardly as noticeable in person.  Tourmalines are difficult to find with no visible inclusions.  This stone has a lot of life, and would be well suited for a piece of jewelry.

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Gemstone # Zircon449
Name: Zircon
Locality: Cambodia
Weight: 4.49 cts
Size: 9.64 x 8.17 mm
Price per Carat: $150
Price For Stone: $673.50

Cut: Pear
Color: Electric Caribbean Blue
Clarity: VVS
Cut by Us: No
Availability: Available

Comments: Cambodian Zircons are usually very bright and have such a great blue color.  This stone stands out more so than others I have seen for several reasons.  The color is very deep in this stone, and is not a traditional shape that you see in this material.  Most of the time you see ovals and rounds, but this is an odd pear shape.  If you have been searching for a great Cambodian Zircon this is the one. This is a real killer!

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Gemstone #: Peridot386
Name: Peridot
Locality: Pakistan
Weight: 3.86 cts
Size: 11.84 x 8.62 mm
Price per Carat: $175
Price For Stone: $675.50

Cut: Pear
Color: green with a touch of yellow
Clarity: VVS
Cut by Us: No
Availability: Available

Comments: This Peridot is very unique.  The crown has a standard pear cut to it, but the pavilion is "buffed".  Meaning that it is one continuous, smooth, polished  face.  This feature allows the stone to bend the light that travels into it, giving it a very unique appearance.  Seldom are stones like this one seen on the market.

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Gemstone # Sapphire190
Name: Sapphire
Locality:
Sri Lanka
Weight: 1.90 cts
Size: 8.10 x 6.32 mm
Price per Carat: $2,000
Price For Stone: $3,800

Cut: Cushion
Color: Rose Pink
Clarity: VS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: A photo can hardly express the color and brilliance that this stone possesses.  The photos also show the inclusions very well, but when this stone is in front of you, they are almost invisible.  This is a color of Sapphire that is hard to find.  There are many pink Sapphires on the market, but this stone is more than just pink, it is electric.

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Gemstone # Scapolite422
Name: Scapolite
Locality: Tanzania
Weight: 4.22 cts
Size: 11.20 x 9.76 mm
Price per Carat: $100
Price For Stone: $422

Cut: Cushion
Color: Purple
Clarity: VVS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  Purple Scapolites are becoming harder to find on the market.  This stone has a deeper color of purple than you typically see, and the size is one of the largest I have seen.  Most that are on the market are paler and are around 1 carat is weight.

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Gemstone # Peridot308
Name: Peridot
Locality: Pakistan
Weight: 3.08 cts
Size: 9.40 x 7.97 mm
Price per Carat: $150
Price For Stone: $462

Cut: Cushion
Color:
green with a touch of yellow
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  This is a fine Peridot stone.  It has great color and brilliance.

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Gemstone # Spinel198
Name: Spinel
Locality: Burma
Weight: 1.98 cts
Size: 8.92 x 6.87 mm
Price per Carat: $300
Price For Stone: $594

Cut: Oval
Color: Rose Pink
Clarity: VS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: Spinel is one of the worlds most beautiful and attractive gemstones.  This stone has a great saturation of color, and sparkles very well.  There are some interesting "phantom" shapes inside the stone, but you really have to examine the stone to see them.

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Gemstone # Aqua139
Name: Beryl var. Aquamarine
Locality: Afghanistan
Weight: 1.39 cts
Size: 9.00 x 6.94 mm
Price per Carat: $200
Price For Stone: $278

Cut: Oval
Color: Light Crystal Blue
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  Afghanistan is one of the most renowned localities for Aquamarine.  This stone reflects light very well, making it bright and well seen.

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Gemstone # Kunzite494
Name: Spodumene var. Kunzite
Locality: Afghanistan
Weight: 4.94 cts
Size: 13.17 x 8.24 mm
Price per Carat: $60
Price For Stone: $296.40

Cut: Oval
Color: Bright Pink
Clarity: VS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  Afghanistan is the premier locality for gem quality Kunzite.  The bright pink color of this stone is like cotton candy or bubble gum.  This stone has a fine polish and reflects the light well.  This is a great Kunzite for the price, which I feel is more reasonable than some stones that I have seen of lesser quality, selling for over $150 per carat.

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Gemstone # Apatite075
Name: Apatite
Locality: Madagascar
Weight: 0.75 cts
Size: 7.49 x 5.10 mm
Price per Carat: $100
Price For Stone: $75

Cut: Pear
Color: Sky Blue
Clarity: Eye Clean
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: This Apatite is part of the material that has been coming out of Madagascar in the past few years.  This material has one of the most beautiful colors for Apatite I have ever seen.  This stone has great brilliance and appearance. 

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Gemstone # Spinel060
Name: Spinel
Locality: Burma
Weight: 0.60 cts
Size: 6.40 x 4.84 mm
Price per Carat: $800
Price For Stone: $480

Cut: Oval
Color: Orangish Red
Clarity: Slight Inclusion
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments:  This stone is approaching the heavily sought after Ruby Spinel color.  The color is very saturated and vibrant, which always commands a higher price for Spinel.  There is an inclusion that is not very noticeable. 

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Gemstone # Peridot171
Name: Peridot (Set)
Locality: Pakistan
Weight: 1.71 cts
Size: 6.15 mm
Price per Carat: $50
Price For Stone: $85.5

Cut: Round Brilliants
Color: Yellowish Green
Clarity: VS
Cut by Us: No
Availability:
Available

Comments: This is a pair of Peridots that would make a nice set of earrings.  The color is bright, and the round brilliant cuts make them very attractive.  A matched set of earring stones like this can easily sell for hundreds.

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