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We specialize in collector & high end colored gems not commonly found in retail stores. We strive to provide the best possible customer service and value. We stand behind our products and have the expertise of a GIA Graduate Gemologist to serve you.
Donald Hofler GIA GG, AJP

SEE OUR GROWING SELECTION OF SOME OF THE RAREST GEM STONES AND MINERALS ON EARTH IN OUR STORE. WE OFFER WELL OVER 100 DIFFERENT GEMS, MINERAL, SPECIES AND VARIETIES FOR SALE AND AUCTION AND OUR SELECTION IS GROWING. TAKE A PEAK AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK.

Pieces: 1

Shape: Oval Facet

Type: Color Change Spinel (Collectors Gem)

Color: Intense (Very Dark) Blue in florescent lighting only to Brownish Reddish Purplish color in incandescent lighting only {Average color change but stone can only transmit color in the brightest of lighting}

Weight: 10.68 CT

Clarity: VS2-SI1 (Type II) (PLEASE; If unsure of what clarity means see chart below for a more detailed explanation also remember colored gems are graded with the naked eye and not a loupe)

Size: 15.4 x 12.6 x 8.0 mm

Luster: Vitreous

Origin: Tanzania, Africa

Treatment: None

Hardness: 8.0 on MOHS

VVS 1 & 2

Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.

VS 1

Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.

VS 2

Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.

SI 1

Good Quality. These gems have inclusions, which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.

SI 2

Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.

Included

Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.








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Reserve: $800.00

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