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All That Glitters
272 Broadway #732
Methuen, MA 01844
Telephone/Answering Service: 978-975-2272
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Aussie Sapphire
This rough was purchased a few years ago from a gentleman from the Outback. I bought two parcels of what was mostly parti-colored material. Another dealer/cutter who had seen the rough had indicated that he has consistently done well with it when faceted, selling it to stores. We have cut three pieces and it has done well, selling at about $500/ct +/- Two of the faceted gems are shown below. A third piece was faceted and then heated, but now needs re-polishing due to the high heat required.
We had a case of ALL colors of sapphire (blue, purple, yellow, orange, bicolor) that we showed to a knowledgeable goldsmith. We had only one of these Aussie Sapphires from this parcel in the tray, and that is the one that caught his eye!
Faceting for us currently can be costly because of the fees from our master cutter. This particular material is smaller than the pieces we would normally seek out, and we prefer more of the Sri Lankan Blue - a medium blue without being too dark or light. We are offering the parcel at what we paid for it a few years ago.
The material is on the darker side, but can be lightened with heat. Depending on which way one views most of this rough, the color is blue and/or yellow. Tipping it just right, one will see a nice green color, which would be the mix of the blue and yellow. Orienting to get the best yield will produce decent sized faceted gems!
Total gram weight: 19.80; Total pieces: 16; Average weight: 1.24grams each (6.2cts each)
PRICE: $3,960
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| 7pcs
totalling 40cts |
Closeup
of 7pcs totalling 40cts |
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| 9
pieces totalling 59cts |
Closeup
of 9 pieces totalling 59cts |
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| Example
1 |
Example
2 - a darker piece |
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| Unheated,
2.85ct |
Non-Heated
- small feather/crack near tip; heating is too risky (2.35ct) |
| Total gram weight: 19.80; Total
pieces: 16; Average weight: 1.24grams each (6.2cts
each) PRICE: $3,960 |
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All That Glitters
272 Broadway #732
Methuen, MA 01844
Telephone/Answering Service: 978-975-2272
Email All That Glitters