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PostPosted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:59 pm 
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I think the bulgari ruby ring that broke the record in feb was much nicer than that ring... the ruby looked brighter too, and wasn't an oval..

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http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/5126/picture012ia7.jpg
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/9720 ... 002tk0.jpg

This is from my small collection: a clear internally flawless ethiopian opal, 17 cts :) Picture taken by a window with some sun coming through. Wish I had a better camera (or more talent), since pictures of opals rarely do them justice...


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Looking at the world class baubles you guys are posting, this one took a bit of daring :lol: So, it is a big chunk of something not terribly expensive but with such endearing color it reminded me of this list from the first glance. Could it be a gem carver's paperweight? You be the judge:


LINK to page at Minedirect and picture:

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Wouldn't jump to conclusions to call fluorite a gem, and I know all to well that more spectacular colors of the species are available, BUT, what else could be a carving-friendly, fist-size chunk of old rose color? ;)


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Beautiful large Paraiba ring from Sotheby's.

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LOT 1348

ANOTHER PROPERTY
PARAÌBA TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND RING

1,350,000—1,600,000 HKD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 1,620,000 HKD = $208,024.20 (USD)

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Centring on an oval paraìba tourmaline weighing 13.57 carats, framed by millegrain-set brilliant-cut diamonds, to a stylised gallery embedded with rose-cut diamonds, further accented by a similarly decorated shank, mounted in platinum.








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Ring size: 5 ½

Accompanied by Gübelin report numbered 0605061, dated 15 May 2006, stating that the 13.57 carat tourmaline is natural. This colour variety may also be called "Paraìba tourmaline" in the trade.


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Tired of facets anyone? Down THIS Link are some cabs for you :)

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Here is a lovely Mali Garnet in a nice ring size. I bet this one just sparklles across the room!

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Reference # : YMA120bj
Clarity : Eye clean
Image Light Source : Cool Daylight
Shape : Oval
Cut : Portuguese
Length (MM) : 10.60
Width (MM) : 8.20
Depth (MM) : 5.60
Weight (CTS) : 3.82
Enhancement : (N) None
Origin : Mali



Please note that price and description for 1 pce and you can only buy 1 piece.

OUR PRICE USD 458.40

http://www.multicolour.com/detail/?/det ... /yma120bj/


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A 9ct sapphire/ruby?.

This stone is a colour change and varies at different times of the day & in different lights. From BubbleGum pink to Purple to Orangy Red to Orangy Pink. It is highly flurescent (orange/red) and seems to absorb light. ie: the longer it is in natural daylight the deeper the colour becomes. Testing so far is showing more Ruby than Sapphire, but the local gemmo's have never seen this colour before. I picked this stone up in Africa (umba/tanga) last year and was sold to me in rough from the miner as one of 4 strange garnets. A sister stone to this went missing while over there. Totaly eye clean and tests so far indicate no heat. Has anyone seen anything like this before?
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WOW!

Now THAT is amazing!


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:29 am 
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Gem Hunter wrote:
A 9ct sapphire/ruby?.

This stone is a colour change and varies at different times of the day & in different lights. From BubbleGum pink to Purple to Orangy Red to Orangy Pink. It is highly flurescent (orange/red) and seems to absorb light. ie: the longer it is in natural daylight the deeper the colour becomes. Testing so far is showing more Ruby than Sapphire, but the local gemmo's have never seen this colour before. I picked this stone up in Africa (umba/tanga) last year and was sold to me in rough from the miner as one of 4 strange garnets. A sister stone to this went missing while over there. Totaly eye clean and tests so far indicate no heat. Has anyone seen anything like this before?
Thanks from Gem Hunter

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Can't say I have. What a beautiful stone!!!


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Keeping in the color change theme. Here is a color chanre garnet, though not the largest of many on this site, it sure has a very strong color change & a nice blue color for a garnet!

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Reference # : ZCG1003an
Color Description : medium reddish purple
: dark very strongly greenish blue

Color Property : Color Change
Clarity : Eye clean
Image Light Source : Cool Daylight/Incandescent
Shape : Cushion
Cut : Step Cut
Length (MM) : 5.40
Width (MM) : 5.00
Depth (MM) : 4.10
Weight (CTS) : 1.08
Enhancement : (N) None
Origin : Bekily, Madagascar

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Perusing this thread for the first time earlier, I ran across a request for pic's of cobalt blue spinels. Below is my prize cobalt, priced so high that no one will buy it.

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I'd love to see a close-up of those inclusions under the table...hint hint. :wink:


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Rubellite is one of my faves, & this stone is just exceptional!

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Rubellite Tourmaline - 18.18 cts. Cushion

Natural Rubellite Tourmalines - Loose Nigeria Rubellite Tourmaline
under1 carat * 1-2.99 carats * 3-5.99 carats * 6 carats +

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Weight:1 pc. - 18.18 cts. Size: 17.0 x 15.3 x 9.8 mm
Shape: Cushion Cut: Step Cut
Clarity: Eye Clean Enhancement: Unheated
Type: Rubellite Tourmaline Origin: Nigeria
Lot #: TRU-00071 Stone Price: $4,500.


The color of this large Rubellite is outstanding, it has been perfectly cut resulting in a stone with no windowing and a surface free of any nicks or scratches.. A Better color and more vibrant stone than it appears in this image. A pleasure to look at, it will surely be a pleasure to own....... Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed AJS Gems Bangkok

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red spinel wrote:
Seeing Double Twice, at Twice the Price.


The first time I saw these two beauties was on AJS Gems for $400.00 a carat (aproximate). Second time was on Cherrypicked.com for $800.00 a carat (aproximate). Both times sold at both prices! Imagine that! :wink:

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Pad like Red Spinel
9.19 carats total
11.22 x 7.95 x 6.38

Whats your favorite stone today?


This is true. I bought and sold them. I am sorry I sold them. I can't replace them for that price now.

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Barbra Voltaire wrote:
I'd love to see a close-up of those inclusions under the table...hint hint. :wink:


Barbra...

...see my new post in the inclusions forum. hope those will appease you!

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MJO wrote:
red spinel wrote:
Seeing Double Twice, at Twice the Price.


The first time I saw these two beauties was on AJS Gems for $400.00 a carat (aproximate). Second time was on Cherrypicked.com for $800.00 a carat (aproximate). Both times sold at both prices! Imagine that! :wink:

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Pad like Red Spinel
9.19 carats total
11.22 x 7.95 x 6.38

Whats your favorite stone today?


This is true. I bought and sold them. I am sorry I sold them. I can't replace them for that price now.

Regards,
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Many is the time I thought about getting this pair on AJS, great looking stones, & they were at a great price!


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