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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 All That Glitters Gemstones Appearing in Books/Magazines - Currently Available for Purchase!


Prices Subject to Change at Any Time....

Many of our gemstones have appeared in publications such as Gems and Gemology Magazine by GIA, Jewelers Circular Keystone (JCK), Cedar Wings Magazine (published as an in-flight magazine in the Middle East where all photos of gemstones/rough in the article came from the All That Glitters' Inventory!), and many more.  A number of gems below are currently scheduled to appear in the second edition of a book on gemstones due out in 2010.  There are collectors out there who desire to collect gemstones that have been published and seen throughout the world.  Many people enjoy sharing their personal gemstone treasures with others, whether it is an unset gemstone in a collection or set into a piece of fine jewelry.  It is a thrill for most to open a book or magazine and show a photograph of the very gemstone that they are showing to someone!   Though All That Glitters gemstones are very often unique and rare due to size, color, clarity, polish and cutting, a few are even more special because they can be found in international publications.  They are very much like a work of fine art which is known to belong to a museum - in this case, they may not only be found in some  museums, but perhaps in your home or the home perhaps next door to you!


Many of the prices below are more in line with a retail price vs. a gemstone that has been published.  A retail estimate is difficult to determine on many of All That Glitters gemstones, because they are typically very unique due to size, cutting, clarity, color, etc.  As one famous jewelery stated before - All That Glitters gemstones are "so exclusive and one of a kind, that our customers would not be able to "price shop".  Visiting another business and finding a  similar gemstone is impossible."  Pricing has been based on the normal wholesale with an added percentage due to the publication of the photo.  Overall, the prices are very far below where one would expect them to be, and may change at any time. 



A number of the gemstones below are scheduled to be published.  One can purchase these currently and it is hoped that they will be published in the future (2010).  If they are indeed published, the new owner will be rewarded handsomely as they will own an even more rare gemstone, as very few gemstones are published in magazines, trade journals, newspapers or least of all, books on gemstones!  When you open up this book on gemstones, your stone will be in the publication and that gemstone is owned by only one person - YOU!  If the gemstone purchased does not appear in the book, then you have a wonderful example of that gemstone species, still worth far more than what you paid....
===>  UPDATE:  Currently planned for possibly the Summer of 2010!


It is not the norm for a business to have so many gemstones published in trade magazines and books, but this is indeed the business of All That Glitters - dealing in Fine Faceted Unique Colored Gemstones!


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Truly a Neon Blue, this Apatite from Madagascar weighs in at 4.30cts and was faceted by our master cutter.  This is a Mixed Brilliant Trilliant.   Unheard of in this size, cutting and clarity.  This rough was obtained in Madagascar over 10 years ago! 
(mj3inc-04-03b)
Approximately:  11.50x9.16x6.88mm

You can see the actual rough from which this was faceted by visiting the JCK Article from 2004 on Apatite:  <  JCK Apatite Article  >

This is the last of the old rough and we could not obtain more even if we attempted to!...

SOLD! (Store - NC)




This  Large Blue Apatite from Madagascar weighs in at 8.60cts and was faceted by our master cutter.  He has called this cut the Owl Half Moon.
There is some green, making this a beautiful teal color, but the predominant color is blue!   Unheard of in this size, cutting and clarity.  This rough was obtained in Madagascar over 10 years ago! 
(mj3inc-04-03c)  $2,580
Approximately:  13.98x10.14x8.64mm

You can see the actual rough from which this was faceted by visiting the JCK Article from 2004 on Apatite: 
JCK Apatite Article  >

This is the last of the old rough and we could not obtain more even if we attempted to!...




Results just back from our Master Cutter, a 10.15ct Kitty Kat Kut Teal Madagascar Apatite!   Unheard of in this size, cutting and clarity.  This rough was obtained in Madagascar over 10 years ago!  (mj3inc-04-02b)   $3,045
Approximately:  17.15x9.13x8.33mm

You can see the actual rough from which this was faceted by visiting the JCK Article from 2004 on Apatite: 
JCK Apatite Article  >

This is the last of the old rough and we could not obtain more even if we attempted to!...



Almost a 13ct ct Neon Apatite!!

This Neon Blue Apatite hails from the same country that produced our previous neon Apatites, including the ones that were photographed by GIA for a future article.   This particular gem was faceted from a piece of rough that appeared in JCK magazine.  (The piece of rough is the largest in the photo, and appears far more green in the photo than in person.)

JCK Apatite Article  >

The All That Glitters Neon Apatites have received much press because of their size, color and clarity.  This one falls into that category too, but it was also faceted by our Master Facetor.  Each facet meets perfectly. The future owner could enter this piece into one of the annual cutting competitions.

The color of this gemstone is diffrernt from the other simiilar gemstones we have faceted.  This is not a true blue, but more of  a bluish green or deep teal.  

12.90ct Unique Deep Bluish Green Apaptite faceted by our Master Cutter   17.38x12.03x9.20mm
(mj3inc-04-02a)  $5,160

(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)




11.33ct Neon Apatite  - U.S. Cut!
The color of this piece is a deep neon blue with a hint of green (to the discerning eye).   There is nothing else in this color, size, cutting, clarity on the market - this is another One of a Kind, All That Glitters Exclusive.    16.4x10.0x8.2mm  (mjthre-97-01b)  $2,833
May appear in Gems and Gemology Magazine in the future!



12.35ct Tajikistan Yellow Beryl
This beauty was faceted by our Master Facetor.  It is a piece of yellow beryl purchased about 10 years ago from Tajikistan.  The faceting is Competition Cutting as is all work from this cutter.  Every facet junction meets perfectly and the life/sparkle is incredible.  This could be entered in a cutting competition such as the AGTA Cutting Edge Competition.
(blumnt-98-01a)  $3,705
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



4.68ct Color Change Turkish Diaspore, "Gone Askew Rhombus", faceted by Master Cutter and AGTA Cutting Competion Award Winner.  
This was photographed under diffused office fluorescent lights,
with a small penlight illuminating the gemstone from above.  The incandescent penlight gives the peach, orange, red highlights.  Depending on the light source, one can see the following depending on those wavelengths available in those light sources:
Office Fluorescent:   Beige or beige-green
Brinkman Fluorescent:  Better green than above
Diffused Daylight (by a window, under a tree, etc.):  Shows the best Green under the lighting conditions tested
Incandescent/spot:  Bronzy Pink
Contact us to learn more or for a price.   (14.81x9.24x7.82x6.36mm)   $4,680

As seen in Cedar WIngs Magazine
Cedar Wings Article  >



6.20ct Color Change Turkish Diaspore, Brilliant Diamond Cut Emerald, faceted by Master Cutter and AGTA Cutting Competition Award Winner.   12.13x7.75.8.03mm   $7,750

This very gemstone represents faceted Color Change Diaspore in a book on gemstones!     See more about this newly published book:

 <  Gemstones - Understanding, Identifying and Buying  >



A
B
A -  0.40ct   $800
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)
B -  0.48ct Pear Shaped Emerald  6.3x4.3x3.0mm  $1,150
 (Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



A
B
A -  Trilliant 2.28ct Glowing Blue Sapphire   (nazbro-09-01)    $5,700
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)
B -  3.30ct  Velvet Blue , Kashmir-like Sapphire   (babaj-09-01)    $8,250
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)


 
Incandescent
Fluorescent
2.30ct Color Change Garnet, Oval , some small inclusions (eagt-03-02h)  $1,380
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



46.45cts Total Weight  (6 pieces) of Oval Medium Smoky Orange Topaz  (kaek-06-27)  $15/ct
Color Fades on strong exposure to sunlight.  Some minerals will do that naturally when removed from the ground and exposed to light.   A very common example is some Amethyst.  JCK had an article on similar material.   This material is the same material shown below but after exposure to the sun.   GIA studied the parcel below..

Average Estimated Price per Stone = $150  A matched pair was found in this parcel and sold.

(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)


82.10cts Total weight (4 pieces) of Oval Med-Dark Smoky Orange Topaz  (kaek-06-34)   
This material was sent to the Bangkok office of GIA to learn more about the fading of these gemstones.   Unfortunately, this parcel was destroyed in testing, but you may purchase one of the pieces that we have exposed to sunlight above.  To read about the testing peformed by GIA, visit the following link:
<   Fading Topaz GIA Article  >



Orthoclase (20.95ct Oval/2.48ct Oval)
This material came from Madagascar and has a good depth of color.
(hilbos-05-1ab)  $1,640
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



 
Approx 55x30mm  69.01ct  (remc-06-01a)  $599
(Looks like blue grey sky, mountains in the distance with a drying up body of water in the foreground!)
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)




2.89ct Rare Green Andesine Feldspar, uncommon in this color.  The red, orange or orangy red that has been prevalent in the market has been proven to have been color enhanced.  We are not sure about whether green is also being ehanced, as the articles just discuss the red/orange.  This is our first Green Feldspar purchase in our 25+ year history.  We just hadn't seen a fine one at an attractive price previouslyl.  Whether this is enhanced or not, it is a very nice gemstone...   (dazgem-06a-01)  $723
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



4.19ct Octagon Sphalerite, Spain ( lmb-03-01c)  $1,467
Way below  the current wholesale price for such a piece!  (Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)


Natural Oregon Sunstone, WITH Copper Schiller, Faceted by Our Award Winning Master Cutter!


3.90ct Natural Oregon Sunstone with Schiller!
Temporary Example  that was published showing similar color and schiller!
A very fine orange OREGON Sunstone, mined by the owner of All That Glitters in October 2008 and weighing 3.90cts.  This beauty was faceted by our award winning master facetor.  Not only is the color really special, but there is copper schiller and when  tilted, you may see the copper platelets dance...  You can see the parallel bands of schiller from about  5 o'clock through about 9 o'clock.; but with 2x glasses on, I couldn't see it under normal lighting conditions.   The schiller was placed to reflect to the other side to make a more interesting and mesmerizing gem, if viewed at just the right angle!
Approximately:  9.15x8.90x7.68mm  (ddsun-08-01)   This is priced to move - the owners of the Sunstone Mine have seen this piece and thought that it should wholesale up to about $300-350/ct due to size, cutting and color.  They thought it was a great gemstone!  We didn't tell them that it could be in a book on gemstones...
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)   SOLD! (Store- NC)




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!



A
B
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. 



 3.52ct Spene (Madagascar), Elong Emerald Cut, Great Disperion, faceted in the U.S.  -  $1,232
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)    (mjthre-00b-1b)



28.62ct Green Spodumene
Green Spodumene (sometimes called Hiddenite) is not often seen in this depth of color.  The color of this piece is actually a deep seafoam green.  Color reproduction was difficult in this case.
This is from Madagascar and has been irradiated, just like Quartz, Topaz, Kunzite (some), etc.  Like it's sister stone Kunzite (Pink Spodumene), the color can fade whether it is the original color or not.  Gem varieties of Spodumene are considered to be evening wear and high temperatures and bright lights should be avoided.  Though many are not disclosing this fact, we have been told that this material can fade.  We do not have any other information on this at the present time.  It is our hope that the color is mostly stabile as long as it is not heated or exposed to bright light.s.
(igec-06-01)  $1,431
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



Emerald Cabachons
Nice green, very little jardins, emerald cabs from Zambia, a location producing fine emeralds.  3 pieces Available - (One has been sold!....)  Ave weight = 2.13cts  (yahya-06b-01)  $650/ct

Currently, the following are available:
2.09ct:    9.1x6.5x4.7mm
2.25ct:  10.0x7.7x4.2mm 
2.39ct:    9.5x6.9x5.0mm

(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



A -  Kyanite from Nepal - $250 per carat, ave wt = 2.67cts  Kashmire Sapphire Blue Color!   (vst-04d-04p)
Tell us which one of the four is yours!   
(One of these gemstones was photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)   The Ovals have been sold...


Medium Yellow Chrysoberyl, 3.83ct Cushion  (awa-07-03)   $2,298
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)


 
A
A -  5.42ct Pear Shaped Kunzite of a VERY DEEP COLOR for this material.   (nazbro-05-01) $1,355
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)
We have never seen Kunziite of such a wonderful deep pink, though we have have 9-12ct stones which also fall into this category, as one typically needs large 30+ct stones to show nice color.  When we saw under 15ct stones previously, we grabbed them.  We did the same here.  We know of a few dealers who wholesale smaller stones of say 15cts of a deep color for $150 per carat - but the outlay of cash is very high for big stones.  These smaller stones of incredible color are not only rare but are affordable and one can wear them without any issues regarding the monstrous sizes that are usually seen.  Again, in over 20+ years in the business, we haven't seen small stones with such a nice deep pink color.  As in Aquamarine, we seek smaller stones in Kunzite with an intense color!  Approx 14x9x6.5


Tangerine Citrine

This deep orange ctirine with red highlights (under incandescent lights), is the finest color that we have seen.  This is all that we currently have available.  The first piece that was faceted, was photographed for Cedar Wings Magazine and sold to a collector.  See photo and info below.
mannog-05-01p  $150/ct
 (2 ovals weighing 12.70ct and 9.14cts; 1 Round weighing 10.93cts)
Round:  approx 14x10.5mm
Oval:  approx 16x12x8.5mm
Oval:  approx 18x13x9.5mm
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



16.64ct Deep Honey Quartz - $1,165
As seen in Cedar WIngs Magazine 
Cedar Wings Article  >


2 pieces totalling 10.14cts of Topaz-looking Quartz - $760
As seen in Cedar WIngs Magazine
 <  Cedar Wings Article  >
Like most of the fancy colors being seen on the market for the past few decades, this color is  enhanced in a similar way at times as blue topaz is. 



A
A -  11.07ct Green Quartz Concave Pear
Green Quartz is typically heated Amethyst. (23.0x12.0x8.7mm)  $1,107

(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)

As seen in Cedar WIngs Magazine
Cedar Wings Article  >

This is a great example of green quartz and it has already been published in one magazine and we hope to have this gemstone in a future book dedicated to gems!  A famous gemstone for sure....



33.25ct Deep Canary Yellow Quartz - Concave Faceting    $1,995 (only $60/ct!)
As seen in Cedar WIngs Magazine 
Cedar Wings Article  >



11.05cts of Brasilian Amethyst - Concave Faceted  Great for a ring, pendant, pin, etc.  The photo does not do the trilliant justice as it has the best color of the three stones.  $775

As seen in Cedar WIngs Magazine  <  Cedar Wings Article  >



An incredible literally GLOWING 1.88ct Red Ruby (with a hint of orange) from Madagascar.  An ABSOLUTE BEAUTY!  (awa-08-03)  $7,520
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



 

 
 
7.60ct Color Change Sapphire
This gemstone was discovered on a family's farm in Sri Lanka approximately 65 years ago and was recut from over 10cts to produce this brilliant gemstone.  The color is a wonderful rich, velvety blue to a beautiful purple depending on the lighting available.  Due to the color, faceting, size, etc., we have yet to see a finer example or a better price.   This has been exhibited within a dealers booth in Tucson - he sells fancy colored diamonds which may sell for more than one million dollars.  Though he is known for diamonds, he displayed this fine gem just because of his knowledge of how rare this particular stone is.  The woman responsible for viewing gemstones for Christie's Auction House in Chicago has also seen the piece and has also indicated that this is the finest example of a color change sapphire of this size that she has seen to date.    (pgml-93-01))

Approximate Dimensions:  11.04x9.15x8.08mm           $66,695

(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)





Spessartite Garnet, 7.96ct Flash Emerald Cut  (kaek-06-15)    $4,776
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!) 



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!)  SOLD!



4.60ct Green Tanzanite


Side View of the Green Tanzanite showing the Natural Pleochroism

The Master Facetor's Photo

Another Rarity in the Gem World - A Natural Green Tanzanite, faceted by our Master Facetor in the U.S.
Tnis 4.60ct Scissors cut is a dark pastel green to a deeper green depending on the lighting available.  The ends appear to pull in blue or purple from the other axes of the gem, and when tilted, the colors blend, going to teal...  Note that if one turns the stone on the side, one of the other other pleochroic colors, in this case a purplish blue, is very evident.  With the price of the standard colored Tanzanite increasing and being controlled by one company, similar to DeBeers and diamonds, all of this material is priced higher and the more unique colors are even harder to encounter than previously - and in the past, a unique color was far and few between.  This gemstone measures approx 12.26x6.30x6.13mm  (neg-07-01)  $9,200
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)
Here are the cutters comments regarding this gemstone after he faceted it! -" this is one cool stone.... the color shift and the flash of the cutting is really fantastic.... the photo's are good but can't show the scintillations that this chameleon of a stone possess..."
Tanzanite - Before It Was Tanzanite:  Jewelers Circular Keystone (JCK article)
Article discussss a previous Green Tanzanite in the All That Glitters Inventory...


3.40ct Cushion cut NEON Blue Tanzanite - Faceted by our Master U.S. Cutter!

Trimmed Original Piece of Tanzanite Rough
What is the more costly - Purplish Tanzanite or Blue Tanzanite?  The consensus over the years has been that the blue is less common, more desirable and more expensive.  Many Tanzanites will color shift and a blue body color will become purple under incandescent lighting.  So, what happens when a unique Neon Blue Tanzanite is found?  RARE, RARE, RARE....!  The trade doesn't see this material and it usually never finds its way to the public - generally purchased immediately when first seen by the trade and those in the business.  When one hasn't seen anything like this in 26 years of dealing with gems, one's mouth drops.  Even if not in the business, one would question what gemstone this is.  It is a unique blue.  This gem glows.  There is no purple under any lighting conditions.  The color can best be described as the Best Blue Zircon color.  This was faceted by our Master U.S. Cutter who has won cutting competitions for his work.  This gemstone is no different - every facet meets perfectly.  It is also clean!  The piece of rough that faceted this gem is shown above. The price below reflects what one might expect to pay for a Tanzanite of normal color, of this size.  This is from old inventory of many years ago; stashed away by a couple in the business who knew this was special.  They sold the standard colored Tanzanite to the trade and public, keepingt this behind for their own personal collection!....Dimensions of the finished gemstone  9.15 X 7.90 X 5.85(d)mm   (gf-07-01)    $6,800
(This is about what one would expect to pay in a store for a similar sized  medium saturated Tanzanite of the stanard expected color.  As someone in the trade said of this color - try finding another one - regardless of what one has to spend!)   (Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



2.94ct Trilliant, U.S. Faceted - A beauty!  (neg-03-03)  $3,675

***  Note - this gem was featured in an article published in the May Issue of Jewelers Circular Keystone (JCK) Magazine.  The color of this gem was originally green.  Heat changed it to the color that most expect Tanzanite to be!  Most Tanzanite is found in the earth as a brown colo.  It is heated to produce the blue/purple color.  Naturally occurring Tanzanite can be brown, blue/purple, green, yellow and pink.

To see the article and photos, click on the link below:



3.26ct and 5.59ct  Yellow Green (Granny Smith Green)
Maine Tourmaline
These gems are  from the famous 1972 Tourmaline Strike in Newry Maine.  The material came from one of the original miners.  We traded an 18kt gold two tone ring with a center orange diamond flanked by two nice round diamonds for these two beatuies..  The colors, cutting and  shapes of these two pieces are a match!  Would be wonderful for a ring and pendant.

$400/ct

(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



12.41ct and 4.37ct Neon Fuschia Maine Tourmaline
These gems are  from the famous 1972 Tourmaline Strike in Newry Maine.   We obtained the rough from one of the original cutters that faceted  the material for those responsible  for this famous find.  He was paid with a piece of rough which was of similar size to what he had faceted for them.   

$400/ct

(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



2.43ct Pink Tourmaline with Watermelon Tourmaline slice image!
In over 25 years in the gemstone business, we have never seen anything like this before.  It seems to be a watermelon tourmaline crystal has grown and then the pocket composition has changed and pink tourmaline grew around it.   We have recently seen some beads that had this similar characterstics, but nothing faceted.  We are very excited about this and would love to obtain more, but like most of our material, it is probably a one-of-a-kind piece, to only be found sporadically.   African  (selgem-05-01)  $2,430

Note - The second  photo has been enhanced in saturation to show off the watermelon slice.
The first photo is more accurate for  the body color of the tourmaline, slice, etc.

(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)

SOLD! (Canada - "I received the stone yesterday; it is awesome! ")


Tourmaline from the Congo - Africa!
9.31ct Tourmaline - Faceted by Master Cutter and AGTA Cutting Competition Award Winner
This tourmaline is from the new find of tourmaline making its way into the wholesale market currently.  After faceting, it will eventually trickle down to the retail stores and then the public.  Like all other gems, this material has it's fine quality as well as lower quality.  This is  a wonderful example of the color, which can be a very pleasing green with blue.  Like many of these fancies colors, there can be some inclusions.  This has a few but the cutting hides them under most conditions.

The cut is a newly designed called a Switch Back Emerald Cut.  It will twinkle and the flashes of light will bounce rapidly from the top of the stone to the bottom of the stone as it is tilted.  A very unique cut!  This is a large, well cut, teal to green Congo Tourmaline measuring 14.55x9.50x7.22mm.  (hilbos-04a-01)  $9,310

Note - this is the nicest piece of Congo Tourmaline we have seen and a very fine color for Tourmaline.

As seen in Cedar WIngs Magazine
Cedar Wings Article  >





3.97ct Bright Neony Blue Tourmaline
This material displays a bright blue under incandescent and sunlight, and a more subdued blue under incandescent.  This gem was faceted from the rough by our U.S. Cutters.  There may be some small inclusions within the stone, but nothing that detracts from the beauty - note that this is typically expected when one finds a color like this in tourmaline. A Paraiba look-a-like!  Far less saturated blue, but still neony, fetches $2,000/ct (wholesale) in Thailand.  This is faceted not only in the US and the cutting is superior to most cutting done in Thailand, but the inclusions are small and the color is head and shoulders above the color just described that is occasionally seen in the gemstone buying offices in Thailand. (norgem-98b-c1)   $6,948

As seen in Cedar WIngs Magazine -  <  Cedar Wings Article  >



10.28ct Oval Amethyst Purple Tourmaline faceted by our Master Cutter.  (pntrd-08a-01a)  We have this at about 1/2 the wholesale cost from a well known West Coast business.  Call or email if you have an interest.  Only one like this!
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



Camille the Two-Toned Burmese Jade Chameleon - Currently All That Glitters Mascot! 
This unique, well executed Jade Carving originates where fine Jade is to be found - Burma.  It is two-toned and this natural aspect of the natural material  has been expertly integrated into a Burmese Chameleon weighing approximately 317cts of Jade!  Our new mascot will probably not be around too long, and some might even say that it is endangered.  Some astute collector of Jade, the unique, chameleons, jewelry store, etc. will see this and add it to their collection.  This is the first carving that we felt was of high quality and not overly priced - and we have been looking for items of quality and distinction for over 20 years!  We honestly do not have a feel for pricing such an item which was intricately carved over many hours or the price of this interesting two-tone 317cts of Jade, but we are basing the price on our cost.  We really don't want to part with Camille, but if she finds a better home,  we will let her go and only hope that we can find some of her relatives.....  $3,170

Interesting facts about Camille - she weighs 317cts, and therefore, is only $10per carat!!!   Her overall length is approximately 3 inches and her height is about 2 inches.  She has been photographed for a magazine article which can be accessed via the link below.  Not too many have the opportunity to own an item that was seen in a magazine around the world!  (Not to mention, it is Genuine Natural Jade too!)

As seen in Cedar WIngs Magazine
Cedar Wings Article  >

***  Click on any of the images above for a larger view!  ***




2.79ct Pear Shaped Matrix Opal - A real beauty from Down Under.  This is a MUST for anyone who has been looking for a fine Opal with LOTS of color.  As is typical for opals of this color/location, this has been sugar treated and is stabile.
(gat-09a-01)   $779
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)


LARGE 1,105ct Tourmaline (Liddicoatite) Slice from Madagascar

If you thought our 500ct Maine Watermelon Slice was exceptionally and uniquely large and rare, then look at this 1,105ct Liddicoatite slice from Madagascar!  The Maine slice sold for $9,000 ($18/ct) and will be displayed in a museum being built  to house minerals found in Maine.  This is another museum piece.  Few crystals in the world grow to be this size.  Many will change color and pattern as they grow, and this can be seen when sliced.  Only a small percentage of Tourmalines have color, as many are black or just too dark.  This truly is a unique piece and is in keeping with the All That Glitters desire to obtain unique and one-of-a-kind gemstones/related items.  At ONLY $5.00 per carat, this is what one would expect  to pay wholesale when these unique finds are available.  The thickness of this wonderful slice is 5mm, which is much thicker than many that are seen.  (lbs-09-01)    $5,525
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)




A parcel of various shades of Rhodolite Garnet originating from East Africa.  Average weight is 2.25cts - your choice at $300 each (eagt-90b-03)
(Photographed for possible publication in an upcoming book on gemstones!)



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 "I have been sending periodic reminders to the gemologist working on the fading topaz, and he has assured me that he'll be completing the report soon for G&G. The Summer issue is now being printed, so hopefully we'll be able to include the entry in the Fall issue. I'll send a draft for your review when it is ready. Thanks for your help..."
BL - Gemologist, GIA Carlsbad Office (regarding future article in Gems and Gemology)
 


  "CD received this morning with many thanks, a good selection. I will be going through it shortly and will let you know those photos I would like to use."
KW (author) - refering to new book on gemstones due out in 2010 with approximately 30 photos of gemstones from All That Glitters



  "Thanks, Allen. I will be out of the office next week, but have alerted the staff here so the stones can be photographed in my absence. We will handle the stones carefully. After we get the slides back and do a color comparison, we will return them to you...Attached are the photos that were taken by Maha Tannous. They turned out okay, but we will need to make a very slight color adjustment to match the correct greenish blue hue of the stones. Munsell color coordinates were recorded for this purpose, in the event that they are used in a future G&G article."
BL - GIA 
(Referring to photos of
All That Glitters Neon Apatite)