Gemstones

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We have heard and seen Cats Eye Aquamarine, but here is an example of the same mineral (Beryl) with a body that is semi translucent and with FINE Cats Eyes.  We found this material by accident and purchased only  the best 'eyes' of the parcel.  (ucsc-10-01p)  17.05cts Total Weight - 4pcs    $100/ct - average weight is therefore about 4.26cts

A very different example of Opal.  A 3.90ct  oval tablet with a reddish brown body color, a darker area as shown, and in the right light, one can see the opalescent nature of the material.  As you can see in the photo (and it is not a great photo), there are some green and red  flashes at this angle.    (ethopl-10-02)  $75

Quartz with Gilalite inclusions.  This material is also called Paraiba Quartz because of the color of the Gilalite.   Total weight of the two pieces is 2.99cts.  Hand selected for quality from large parcel  (vstgm-10-02p)  $100 for the two pieces.

Clear Natural Quartz with Epidote Crystals Growing at the same time during formation of the Quartz!  Selected for design, color and aesthetic beauty.  Looked at hundreds and chose only 4 pieces!  From the standpoint of making money (the time spent and the few dollars per gemstone that will be profit), this is a loss. It is so easy to get wrapped up in seeking out fine examples of something that is unique and different that the time flies and being paid for ones investment of time is of little importance.  The goal is to find that really interesting piece IF it exists.   Only $5/ct.
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A -  14.31ct Fancy Triangle  (vstgm-10-01a)  $72
B -  24.87ct Cab   (vstgm-10-01b)  $124

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A -  34.41ct Fancy Cushion w/flat bottom   (vstgm-10-01c)  $172
B -  55.51ct Fancy Cushion w/flat bottom   (vstgm-10-01d)  $278