International Importers of Quality Gemstones – Specializing in Fine Faceted Colored Gemstones

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All That Glitters
272 Broadway #732
Methuen, MA 01844
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Gemstones - Newly Photographed

Note: Magnification and bright lighting is required to photograph gemstones. Some inclusions may be visible under these circumstances. You are viewing photographs as if you were using a loupe - not your naked eye. Under normal conditions, these inclusions may not be visible.

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Note that those gemstones below are being offered at their Initial Public Offering (IPO) and typically priced to move quickly. Prices may increase on any particular gemstone depending on market conditions and how long an item has been in inventory after its IPO.

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This 1.80ct Oval Demantoid is said to be from Russia, but is most likely from the fairly new Madagascar strike. The color is a decent green, some inclusions can be seen with the eye, but this is to be expected for many Demantoids. The cutting is fair, but we are specialist in cutting and therefore picky. One can see dispersion under the right lights. A give-a-way for the time being at $450 - that is NOT per carat, but for the gemstone! (thaigst-10-01)

Australian Gold Nuggets

3.74 grams of Gold from the Victoria Goldfields of Australia. Wonderful examples and priced to move for a collection or if desired, melted down and sold for the gold content.
(msi-08-02p) $193 (For every $75 above a $900/ounce Gold Price, add $25 to the price shown. To obtain an accurare price quote, please send an email and we will quote a price and lock you into that days quote!)
(California Gold Nuggets are also available - inquire if interested.)

Mint Grossular Garnet from Merelani Area
(East Africa)

U.S. Faceted!

1.99ct Round (eagt-03-03a) $1393

This material is wonderful and quite rare. It is found in the same area that Tanzanite comes from. In the right light, these stones show quite a bit of dispersion; we didn't expect to see this, but some garnets , like Demantoid, some Mali garnets and Grossular, exhibit this physical property which is the same property found in Diamond! The actual color of the material was difficult to capture. The body colors is a minty green (medium) and is cut using the Portuguese cut and dazzles the eye wilth glitter and sparkle due to the number of facets. (Note that the round has small inclusions, which is typical for this material, but due to the faceting, they cannot be seen readily with the naked eye).

1.12ct Imperial Garnet with expected flat inclusions, body color, dichroic look, etc. Measures: 6.96x4.97x3.44mm (gemshp-09-01) $225
This is what we call a calibrated gemstone and can easily be set into any ring that would take a 7x5mm emerald cut gemstone.


The Oregon Sunstone Rough shown above produced the faceted gemstones you see below. One can get a good idea of some of the waste of the original rough, as one can see the trim marks where a diamond saw blade will remove cracks, inclusions and areas that are not desired in the finished faceted gemstone. The typical yield that we use when estimating a finished gemstone is 20% - meaning that 80% of the rough that is paid for, is literally trimmed and ground away. Note that the rough piece on the left produced the gemstone in the right hand photo you see below. You can see some of the glittering schiller in the piece of rough. The green outline (watermelon) was removed so as not to mix the green with the reddish orange, as there was a high likelihood that this would muddy the color and the final gemstone would not be the nice pure color you see below!


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A - 4.28ct Natural Oregon Sunstone, mined in 2009 and faceted in the U.S. by our Master Cutter! Super piece with great orange. More vivid orange under incandescent lights. As gem is tipped back and forth along the long axis, the sides glitter up and down like neon lights in Vegas. Believe there are very small amounts of schiller if one looks carefully with a loupe or under magnification. 11.82x9.60x6.72mm (dd-09b-01) $2,996 (Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)
B - A Very Large Natural Oregon Sunstone, also mined in 2009 and faceted in the U.S. by our Master Cutter. This is a dusty orange under office fluorescent lights, but a bright orange under lights such as incandesents. There is a decent amount of schiller without being overpowered by schiller. It causes a slight sleepiness which is very common in these gems with schiller. It is still bright, it certainly glitters internally and externally (our Master Cutter is responsible for the high polish!) and is a wonderful example of a large orangey Natural Oregon Sunstone! 12.45x11.35x10.60mm (dd-09b-02) $5,958 (Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)
Note - Production this year, 2009, has been quite low due to mechanized mining the mine is attempting to run. Problems continue to plague the complicated mechanisms which must all act as one unit. We were only one of two that were allowed to view this rough and make a selection. The owner of All That Glitters personally chose these two pieces of rough from a very limited selection.


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A - 3.12ct Natural Oregon Sunstone, mined in October 2008 and faceted in the U.S. Some schiller, best seen from the side. A beige or light apricot color; some may call it a Topaz color. (dd-09a-02) $312
B - A large ROUND 4.56ct Natural Oregon Sunstone, also mined in October 2008 and faceted in the U.S. Not seen very often in larger rounds. The color is similar in descripton to the oval. Interesting pattern which gives the design a slight swirl - LOTS of sparkle. (dd-09a-03) $684

A nicely colored 3.78ct Natural Oregon Sunstone, mined in October 2008 and faceted in the U.S. As is typical with the reds, it is surrounded by a field of clear. With the stone tipped on the side, one can clearing see this, as well as an inclusion which runs parallel to the length. Depending on the viewing angle, one can see some of this abscense of color on the side, and the inclusion is not all that readily visible. (dd-09a-01) $567

1.68ct Parti-Colored Sapphire from Australia. Looks blue at the tip as well as the top, with yellow-green in the center. The body color is actually a yellow, but blue zoning (shown in the photo on the right), blends the colors producing a more greeny body color with the ends being blue. A nice parti-color that many people really enjoy. Can be easily set as the dimensions are approximately 9x6mm, a calibrated size.
(ogm-07-01b2) $672 (only $400/ct)

Tanzanian Zircon - this color is called Imperial Zircon by some when it is a subdued pink or dusty pink., These gems are even more unique because of their color shifting properties. Under fluorescent lights, they are a subdued pink or dusty pink; under incandescent lights, they are a lively pink similar to the photos below. The wearer or collector will get two gems for the price of one, as depending on the lights, the body color changes!

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A - 4.17ct Zircon, 9.5x8.7x5.8mm (algems-09a-01) $417
B - 4.20ct Zircon, 10.3x8.3x5.6mm (algems-09a-02) $420
Would make a great ring and matching pendant as the color is very similar to each other and the shapes are the same...

Another African Zircon, but this time, it is a bright red under incandenscent light and a port wine color under fluorescent. This is a large piece weighing 6.90ct and measuring 11.5x9.2x6.4mm. A wonderful price at only $690 for this gem.
(algems-09b-01)

A Wonderful Blue 2.22ct Oval Spinel from Tanzania. It is a rich deep intense powder blue to darker blue depending on the lights and possibly a hint of indigo or purple. A small crystal is off to the side and under the table. It has great structure and possible striations. A most for those who love to study inclusions or for those who seek a true blue natural Spinel! Under most conditions, we would call this eye clean. A super Spinel of great color, cutting and even clarity.. (gembol-09-01) $1,650
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)

740ct Yellowish Green Spodumene, sister gemstone to Kunzite. Believed to have been a floater in a pocket and doubly terminated. Great termination on one end; other side is less distinct but believed to be terminated/etched. Very large clean areas exist where one could facet some good sized gems. The bright shiny area in the top photo is a very clean area and the bottom surface is reflecting the light just like a faceted gemstone. The color is a light yellowish green; the color of the bottom photo is more accurate as to the saturation. The top photo may show more saturation due to the angle. This piece measures 3.75"x1.63"x0.63". A great piece for the collector or someone wishing to facet gemstones. For the time being, this is priced to move at only $0.60 per carat! $444

33 Million Year Old Fossils Leaves From Oregon!

Image of full fossil - Approximately 33 Million Years Old	Image of two leaves that appear on the right hand side with scatter Sequoia

Leave that appear on the left hand side of the fossil	Sequoia located in the upper right hand side of the fossil
Collected by the owner of All That Glitters personally and part of his personal collection. Collected in Oregon in 2007 - the 'ranger' in charge of the area indicated that it was one of the best seen from that locality. It shows a few different species of leaves, as well as sequoia. Twigs and other plant matter can be seen. We have seen smaller pieces with just one leaf sell for just under $1000. Price of this beauty is $850!

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"I received the stone this morning. It is absolutely gorgeous! I can’t wait to get home to look at it under brighter lights! Thanks for all your efforts and assistance!"
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"Just got it!! you were not kidding when you said the cut is perfect! I got a little nervous when you said the stone was not as neon as the picture, but if you look at the right angle- the facets really glow!! I can not wait to play with it with different lighting..."
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"I got the 5.55 Spessartite Garnet yesterday, and all I can say is: holy smokers! What a sensational stone! Great color and beautifully cut. I've only seen it in indoor lighting so far, and it seems that the stone's color is predominantly red with orange flashes (vs. reddish orange) in that lighting...Thanks!"
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" I just wanted to tell you that I received the garnet the other day and it is stunning! The color is a knock-out in all light sources in my opinion and the gem has a very fine polish. The cut looks superb and the stone sparkles like crazy. Thank you so much for all of your help and patience with me. I will definitely be a repeat customer."
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