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Methuen, MA 01844
Telephone/Answering Service: 978-975-2272
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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.
Not responsible for mismatches of prices,
photos,
stocknumbers, etc.
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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.
Just In...!
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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)
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Australian
Gold Nuggets
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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
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Mint Grossular Garnet from
Merelani
Area
(East Africa)
U.S. Faceted! |
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1.99ct Round
(eagt-03-03a)
$1393
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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
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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.
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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!)
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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!)
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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B -
4.20ct Zircon, 10.3x8.3x5.6mm (algems-09a-02) $420
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Would make a
great ring and matching pendant as the color is very similar to each
other and the shapes are the same...
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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)
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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
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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
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33 Million Year Old Fossils Leaves From
Oregon!
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Image
of full fossil - Approximately 33 Million Years Old
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Image
of two leaves that appear on the right hand side with scatter Sequoia
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Leave
that appear on the left hand side of the fossil
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Sequoia
located in the upper right hand side of the fossil
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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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Islamabad Pakistan
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