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Uncut Gemstone Prices

Dec 15th, 2008

duel question concerning uncut pricing

Question: 1 is a Ruby a very dark red garnet? and how do I determine the pricing on my sapphires and possible rubies?

Your reply will be extremely helpful. Thank you…

Answer: G’day and many thanks for your query

Your first gemstone you have described as being a ruby – but then say it is a dark red garnet? it can’t be both so have you had them identified correctly?

Once that is done – an assuming they are already cut but not yet set (loose gems) – you can… Continue reading Uncut Gemstone Prices

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Gemstones and their Brother Stones

Dec 3rd, 2008

Colored Gemstones Facts and Families:

Gemstones are very attractive even from afar. For women, a simple dress prepped with beautiful gemstones can turn something simple into something elegant. The brightness of the colors from within these gemstones possesses a trigger to provide a different splash of energy to its wearer. Claims have it that these gemstones have therapeutic effects too.

Based on color variety, a person is defined by what they choose. Experts say that if you’re the red type of person, you are considered passionate and loving. Others say that this type of color represents anger and fury. Thus… Continue reading Gemstones and their Brother Stones

Tags: Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Clarity, Color Variety, Colored Gemstone, Colored Gemstones, Different Kinds, Gemstones, Inclusion, Kinds Of Elements, Loving Others, Mixtures, Naked Eye, Peridot, ruby, Therapeutic Effects, Variations, Visible Inclusions, Vital Ingredient, Watermelon

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Rubies and Sapphires

Dec 14th, 2007

Rubies and Sapphires Question: I am considering the purchase of a loose ruby and a loose sapphire for custom made pieces.

I’ve done a lot of research on quality, origin, treatments, etc. It’s a little overwhelming to say the least, but after all is said and done, my question is this: all other things being equal (sort of!) is the better ruby value in a heat treated Burmese, or an unheated one from anywhere else?

Likewise for sapphires, heated from Burma or Ceylon, or unheated from anywhere else?

I’m trying to keep it under the 5 figure… Continue reading Rubies and Sapphires

Tags: gemstone enhancement, heat treatment, ruby, sapphire

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What Is Phantom Quartz and Wiluite?

Dec 12th, 2007

Mineral Question: Can you please tell me what you know about Phantom Quartz and Wiluite?

Thanks!

Answer: G’day Kristine and many thanks for your query.

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Wiluite is a Siberian variation of Idocrase and depending on the color can be confused with quartz. Both of which are NOT very valuable anyway… Continue reading What Is Phantom Quartz and Wiluite? | 5 Comments

Tags: Garnet, Idocrase, Pyrope, Quartz, ruby, Wiluite

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Uncut Gems Worth Cutting?

Determining Which Stones Are Worth Cutting Question: Hello there, I have a number of uncut stones of different varieties (emerald, ruby, sapphire, topaz, etc.) that I have found.

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Price: $9.96

I was trying to see how can i find out if an individual stone is worth the investment in cutting beforehand?

The reason for knowing so is that I could try to sell it for more than I put into the cutting or at least have good quality stones for personal jewelry.

I am trying to see where I can look for places to get this advice in my area.

Is there also anything an average person can look at in a particular uncut stone that might be an indicator that a particular stone is of good quality?… Continue reading Uncut Gems Worth Cutting? | 1 Comment

Tags: emerald, gem cutters, lapidary, ruby, sapphire, topaz

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