Newly Introduced Gemstones & Jewelry at Artistic Colored Stones

The very best in natural, faceted, loose colored gemstones, lapidary artworks, and gemstone jewelry. Chosen with an eye toward rarity, craftsmanship, color and brilliance. Cut by top lapidary artists; serving the needs of gemstone jewelry designers, gemstone collectors and discriminating gemstone buyers.

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New for July, 2008

AM-5933C Amethyst (J) 2.63 ct. 9.1 mm. [Gec: N] Round brilliant cut. Medium dark to dark very slightly reddish purple and flawless at 10x. From Uruguay. BB. $132

SOLD

AP-5937B Apatite Set (J/D) 2.19 ct. tw. 6.7 mm, (2) 4 mm. [Gec: N] Square step cuts. Eyeclean with medium light to medium, slightly greenish neon blue color. From Madagascar. $120

CHA-5952J Charoite Pendant (J/D) [Gec: N] 32 x 34 x 5.5 mm. Freeform cabochon. This lovely swirl pattern, medium silvery purple, chatoyant piece has been delicately, but securely, wirewrapped in 14KGF by noted wire artist, Cindy Monnich. Comes with multistrand silk cord necklace as shown. $150

CO-5954J Carved Coral 14K Earrings (J/D) 13 x 15 mm. [Gec: N] Shell-like carved cabochons in a light to medium dark slightly orangey pink are set in post and clutch studs. 5/8" x 1/2". Terrific polish. $150

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FL-5939B Banded Rainbow Fluorite (J/D) 10.1 ct. 10 x 20 x 6 mm. [Gec: N] Emerald Cut. Eyeclean. Once fairly common, this material is very hard to find in transparent quality now. From Illinois. A great collector piece. $141

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FRW-5950B Fossilized Redwood Leaf Impression (C) 12.2 ct. 22.6 x 30 x 3 mm. [Gec: N] Freeform shield shape. This light tan and medium dark brown piece is one of Nature's treasures -- best kept as a specimen, as the host rock is pretty delicate. From Washington. KH. $43

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GA-5934C "Umba" Garnet (J) 2.60 ct. 8.1 mm. Round brilliant cut. [Gec: N] Better than eyeclean with medium dark to dark very slightly purplish red color. From the Umba River Valley of Tanzania. BB. $182

GA-5940B Spessartite Garnet (J) .88 ct. 5.2 mm. [Gec: N] Round native, mixed cut. Very slightly included with vivid medium to medium dark slightly yellowish orange color and excellent brilliance. From Namibia. $53

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GA-5942B Andradite Garnet (J) .55 ct. 4 x 5 mm. [Gec: N] Fancy squarish rectangular scissors cut. Eyeclean. Medium dark slightly greenish brown with visible dispersion and superior brilliance. Mined at the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona and cut by prize winning gem artist, Larry Woods. A rare and wonderful collector stone, but beautiful and durable enough for jewelry use. $248.

GA-5946B "Watermelon" Garnet (J) 14.1 ct. 13 x 25 mm. [Gec: N] Freeform cushion triangle cabochon. This translucent form of hydrogrossular garnet gets its nickname from the olive green and slightly greyish pink banding. $42

IO-5946B Iolite Pair (J) 1.28 ct. tw. 6 mm. [Gec: N] Round cuts with checker tops. One of these is better than eyeclean, the other is flawless at 10x. Very slightly greyish medium dark blue violet color. $70

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LL-5944B Lapis Lazuli (J/D) 19.4 ct. 18 x 25 x 4 mm. [Gec: N] Tongue shaped cabochon. This superbly polished piece is medium dark to dark slightly violetish blue color with abundant inclusions of metallic golden pyrite and no calcite at all. CR. $194

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MAL-5948B Malachite "Turtle" (J/D) 40.3 ct. 20 x 22 mm. [Gec: N] A medium dark green malachite botrioydal nodule has been flattened on the back and polished to reveal the circular patterns in the "bumps". From the Cong. JB. $40

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MW-5942B MawSitSit (J) 4.9 ct. 11 x 18 x 3 mm. [Gec: N] Freeform cabochon. Vivid medium dark green with black. From Burma this now scarce material is a unique cousin to jade. $59

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OP-5947B Cat'seye Opal (J/D) 1.49 ct. 6.1 x 8 x 5.5 mm. [Gec: N] High dome oval cabochon. Nice opening and closing and milk and honey phenomena from this light yellow translucent piece with a sharp white eye. $89

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PE-5951K American Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Tanzanite 14K Ring (J/D) [Gec: N, H] As with all pearls from the Tennesee River, the slightlyt pinkish creamy light tan color is completely natural on this 9 x 9.5 slightly ovoid pearl. The 3.5 mm, eyeclean , medium slightly violetish blue Tanzanites have been bezel set into the shank. The size 8 ring is made with a French bottom to prevent twisting on the finger. $615

PE-5953J 14K Antique Natural Pearl Stickpin (J/D) This pin is engraved on the back with the initials JHM and the date 1913, it is an unusual mask design with the "flaming hair" being formed by the baroque, natural white pearl which retains excellent luster after almost 100 years. The "face" is 5/16"x 9/16". [Gec: N] Comes with a replacement, modern 14KGF pin clutch $650.

Q-5949B Rock Crystal With Reverse Carving (J) 10.9 ct. 16 x 16 x 6.4 mm. [Gec: N] The translucent white flower (hibiscus?) has been executed with lovely detail. $93.

Monthly Special 10% Off = $83.70

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SPE-5945B Spectrolite (J/D) 13.0 ct. 20 x 30 x 3.2 mm. [Gec: N] Extra fine quality material showing a rainbow of directional shiller colors on dark grey translucent material. Triangle shield cut. CR. $176

Monthly Special 10% Off = $158.40

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T-5931C Mozambique Tourmaline (J) 1.96 ct. 7.7 mm. [Gec: H] Paradise Brilliant round cut. Just barely short of flawless at 10x with medium, moderately yellowish green which shifts to a slightly more bluish green in daylight. BB. $157

T-5932C Mozambique Tourmaline (J) 2.24 ct. 6.5 x 8.2 mm. [Gec: H] Emerald cut. This outstanding piece has very Andalusite coloring: medium golden yellow brown in the center and red-orangey brown at the ends. Flawless at 10x and very brilliant. BB. $179

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T-5962B Yellow Tourmaline (J) 1.17 ct. 7 mm. [Gec: N] Medium light golden yellow with greenish hues in the sun. Cut by masters in the Ukraine. Superior brilliance. $193

T-5938B Bi-Color Tourmaline (J) 3.88 ct. 6 x 15 x 5 mm. [Gec: N] Buff top round ended rectangle cut. Better than eyeclean with slightly brownish medium pink and slightly brownish medium dark green. $581

T-5941B Rubellite Tourmaline (J) 1.30 ct. 7.2 x 9.7 mm. [Gec: H] Pear shaped cut. Very slightly included with vivid medium to medium dark pink color. BK. $156

TQ-5943B Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (J/D) 6.2 ct. 10 x 17 x 3.5 mm. [Gec: W] Rectangular loaf shaped cabochon. Premium quality with the pure medium robin's egg blue color this mine source is most noted for. $93

SOLD

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But Don't Go Yet, There's a Lot More to See! Other Recent Introductions at ACS:

The items below, although not new this month, were introduced recently, so if you're new to ACS, or haven't visited lately keep looking:

AQ-5913B Milky Aquamarine Buff Top Cabochon (J) 11.5 ct. 10 x 21 x 6 mm. [Gec: N] This impressive piece from Madagascar is semi-transparent with no visible inclusions. The color is medium light to medium, very slightly greenish blue, and the buff top cut sets off the slight adularesence to perfection. $690

AQ-5930B Aquamarine (J) 10.3 ct. 12 x 15 mm. Carved, high dome tongue shaped cabochon. [Gec: H] Slightly included, very slightly greenish medium light blue and with a slight adularescence. $168

GA-5919B Spessartite Garnet Cabochon (J) 4.65 ct. 10 mm. [Gec: N] High dome round cabochon. Slightly included with a moderately yellowish medium orange color. $233

JD-5976B Black Nephrite Jade (J) 66.9 ct. 30 x 42 mm. [Gec: N] Freeform cabochon. Glossy black nephrite from Prince Edward Island. JB. $150

MN-5921J Vintage 14K Chatoyant Moonstone Ring (J/D) 9 x 13 mm. [Gec: N] Carved oval cabochon. This medium, slightly greenish grey, strongly chatoyant stone has been carved into a scarab and bezel set in a 14K engraved band. Circa 1920, and in perfect condition. Size 7.5. $1695

MN-5923B Gem Rainbow Moonstone (J/D) 22.7 ct. 16 x 14 x 10.8 mm. [Gec: N] High dome rectangular loaf cabochon. [Gec: N] Very slightly included, near transparent, huge piece with mostly vivid blue, but some orange and blue green shiller (not well captured in this photo). A spectacular collector piece, but not too big for jewelry. $4540

PE-5928B Chinese Freshwater Cultured Pearl Cluster (J/D) 31.4 ct. 17 x 47 x 11 mm. [Gec: N] This natural color baroque cluster has medium creamy white to medium light grey body color and strong silver, pink and green orient. $220

S-5914B Ceylon Sapphire (J) 4.96 ct. 9.5 x 10.4 mm. [Gec: H] Squarish cushion cut. This medium, slightly violetish blue piece is flawless at 10x and has had no treatment other than the time honored simple heating process (no dyeiing, no diffusion, no filling!). Shows a bit of dispersion as the stone is rocked and tilted and is very brilliant. BK. $4216

Monthly Special 10% Off = $3794.40

T-5910C Mozambique Tourmaline (J) 1.46 ct. 6.6 mm. [Gec: H] Square cushion cut. Flawless at 10x with slightly yellowish medium green color. BB. $194

T-5911C Mozambique Tourmaline (J) 1.59 ct. 7.1 mm. [Gec: H] Round brilliant cut. Flawless at 10x with medium to medium dark very slightly purplish vivid pink color. BB. $207

TA-5912B Tanazanite Pair (J/D) 2.53 ct. tw. 6.5 mm. [Gec: H] Round cuts. Just short of flawless at 10x with medium dark moderately violetish blue color. Well matched and very brilliant. $1518

GQ-5899B Gold in Quartz (J/D) 10.5 ct. 16.1 x 16.1 x 2.6 mm. [Gec: N] Square tablet. This Australian mined piece is very slightly included translucent white quartz shot through with veins of metallic gold. $788.

JD-5889J 14K Gold Honey Jadeite Ring (J) 16 mm. [Gec: N] This one of a kind custom creation is from the hand of Nikolai Tsang of "Jade by Nikolai". The "Growing Vine" design in heavy gold supports a carved butterscotch colored translucent piece of Burmese jadeite. Not for the shrinking violet as this ring is a substantial piece that is bound to attract attention. Size 7. $1485

PE-5900B Hand carved American Abalone Blister Pearl (J/D) 17.2 ct. 24 x 33 x 6 mm. [Gec: N] This is NOT a Mabe or assembled pearl product, but rather the bead is completely enclosed in the nacreous abalone shell. The body color is silvery white with strong pink and green orient. This piece would make a gorgeous brooch or pendant. $215

SP-5895C Spinel (J) 1.29 ct. 6.5 mm. [Gec: N] Round brilliant cut. Just short of flawless at 10x with medium dark to dark slightly greyish blue violet color. From Tunduru, Tanzania. BB. $226

Monthly Special 10% Off = $203.40

TA-5904B Tanzanite (J/D) 1.75 ct. 6 x 8.4 x 4.1 . [Gec: H] Oval cabochon. Very slightly included with medium blue violet color. $394

Z-5903B Green Zircon (J) 1.54 ct. 7.2 mm. [Gec: N] This naturally colored piece from Ceylon is better than eyeclean and has unusual medium to medium dark very slightly yellowish green color. $185.

CH-5886B Purple Chalcedony Carving with Drusy Pocket (J/D) 44.5 ct. 32 x 66 x 5 mm. Freeform carving with flat back would make a spectacular brooch or pendant. [Gec: N] The color is moderately greyish medium drk purple with some brown and white drusy crystals. $356

ML-5885B Moldavite Carving (J/D) 39.8 ct. 17 x 48 x 12 mm. [Gec: N] This huge, slightly included piece is a slightly brownish medium to medium dark green. The piece is carved on all sides in a cameoesque elegant lady motif, where parts of the hair artfully incorporate the natural pock marks that are the characteristic formation pattern shown in these tektites. From the Czech Republic. $338

OP-5874B Semi Crystal, Solid Opal Carving 15.2 ct. 16 x 30 mm. [Gec: N] Freeform, ftat bottomed carving. Slightly included with a few small patches of visible matrix, which gives this large, lovely piece a special bargain price. Translucent, slightly greyish white with blue, green and some lavender color play over the surface an throughout. $228

S-5884B Ceylon Blue Sapphire (J) 2.54 ct. 6.8 x 8. x 5.6 mm. [Gec: H] Pear shaped, mixed cut. This eyeclean piece has had only simple traditional heating to perfect and purify its vivid, medium dark slightly violetish blue color that is the hallmark of the best stones from this region. Extremely brilliant. $4699

Monthly Special 10% Off = $4229.10

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SU-5887B Oregon Sunstone (J/D) 4.85 ct. 10 x 15 mm. [Gec: N] Concave cut kite shape. This pastel tricolored piece has light yellow, medium light green and pale peach colors. The special reflections created by Michael Edwards concave cut blend these colors into a light golden yellow with other color flashes as the piece is turned and tilted. $267

Monthly Special 10% Off = $240.30

T-5881B Chrome Tourmaline (J) 1.02 ct. 5.2 x 8 x. 3 mm. [Gec: H] Pear shaped cabochon. Just short of flawless at 10x with medium dark very, very slightly yellowish green color. $255

TA-5875B Tanzanite (J/D) 1.13 ct. 5.9 x 8.2 mm. [Gec: H] Elipsoid freeform cut. Eyeclean. This piece has medium dark moderately bluish violet color and excellent brilliance. $424

TO-5876C Electric Blue Topaz (J/D) 8.95 ct. 10.5 mm. [Gec: R] Modified Princess cut. Flawless at 10x with medium dark very slightly greenish vivid blue color. BB. $269

Z-5880B Zircon (J) 12.08 ct. 11.8 x 15.4 x 8 mm. [Gec: H] Brilliant oval cut. This impressive piece from Madagascar is just barely short of flawless at 10x and has medium dark golden brown color with red orange flash along with that near adamantine luster and brilliance the species is noted for. $1087

BE-5852B Golden Beryl (J) 2.7 ct. 5.6 x 13.9 mm. [Gec: H] Medium light to medium very slightly orangey yellow. Flawless at 10x. Pure sunlight, with its long flashes of sunny gold. Baguette cut. $141

CD-5853B Chrome Diopside (J/D) 2.04 ct. 7.0 x 9.5 mm. [Gec: N] Well done native oval cut. Just barely short of flawless at 10x with very slightlly yellowish medium dark to dark green color and great brilliance. From Russia. $122

CR-5845C Chrysoberyl (J) 1.5 ct. 6.8 mm. [Gec: N] Round brilliant cut with medium light to medium very slightly greenish, slightly orangey yellow color. Eyeclean. From Tanzania. BB. $150

KU-5854B Kunzite (J/D) 4.28 ct. 10.5 mm. Round cut. [Gec: N] Just short of flawless at 10x with medium light, slightly violetish pink color. $193

OP-5862J Solid White Opal 14k Pendant. 1.77 ct. 9.8 mm. [Gec: N] Round cabochon. Translucent white opal with strong 5 color iridescence (red, green, yellow, lavendar and orange). The bright lights necessary to photograph the piece wash out the appearance of the color somewhat, but in person the play of color is dramatic and quite beautiful. BK. $420.

PA-5864B Calcite with Pargasite Crystals (J/D) 15.6 ct. 11.5 x 26.4 mm. [Gec: N] Freeform retangular shape with natural top. Slightly included. Vivid lime green crystals embedded in translucent bright white calcite matrix. Beautiful and very rare. From Vietnam. $133.

PE-5866B Natural Rainbow Lipped Oyster Pearl (J/D) 7.9 ct. 9.8 x 11.9 mm. Baroque "egg shape". This exceptionally large non-cultured pearl is a bargain for the right designer or collector. All of the pearl (except for the top) is covered with medium dark slightly brownish silver grey, multicolor oriented nacre. The top which could be hidden by a bell cap type setting has no color. $1185

Q-5850B Cold Enameled Rock Crystal Quartz (J/D) 4.14 ct. 1`2.8 x 13.6 mm. [Gec: E] Free form shape. This piece from the hand of gem artist Bart Curren, uses a polished crown and frosted pavilion to create dramatic reflections and to set off the yellow, and green enameling that creates a focal point. $170

Monthly Special 10% Off = $153

Q-5860J Rutilated Quartz -Hematite Starburst Sterling Silver Ring (J) 14 x 21 mm. [Gec: N] Hexagonal shaped cabochon. This slightly included piece has a full six-legged starburst which shows up more vividly on the finger than against this grey display stand. 1" wide at front to 7/16" wide at the back. Unisex design and a comfortable fit for a 71/2. $250

Monthly Special 10% Off = $225

T-5848C Tourmaline (J) 6.09 ct. 10 x 12 mm. [Gec: H] SuperNova Oval cut. This Mozambique piece is flawless at 10x and has medium light, slightly lavendarish pink color with orangey flash. BB. $365

SOLD

Z-5849B Zircon Suite (J) 1.52 ct. tw. 5.2 mm. & 2, 4.2 mm. [Gec: N, H] Round brilliants. Flawless at 10x to just barely less than that in clarity with the larger stone showing the characteristic medium dark yellow brown color of unheated material and the vivid, medium to medium slightly greenish blue smaller stones showing the most sought after heat enhanced color. JB. $129

CH-5839B Chrysocolla Chalcedony (J) 11.5 ct. 10.9 x 18.1 x 8.5 mm. [Gec: N] High dome, keystone loaf cabochon. Very slightly included, translucent piece with slightly greyish, moderately greenish medium blue color. From Arizona. $196

CO-5835J 18K White Gold Pink Coral Ring (J/D) 14.9 x 16.8 x 10 mm. [Gec: N] Medium light to light, slightly translucent baby pink coral with an excellent polish. The piece has been carved into a simple but very well executed rose shape and mounted to a sturdy white gold band. The piece is accented with a one point white diamond center. From the Studios of Jade by Nikolai. Size 7 $330

CR-5823C Chrysoberyl (J) 1.77 ct. 5.6 x 8.2 mm. [Gec: N] Long "Supernova" oval cut. Better than eyeclean with slightly greenish, slightly brownish medium dark yellow color. From Tanzania. BB. $177

ML-5837J Sterling Silver Moldavite Necklace (J/D) 11 x 15.8 mm. Freeform triangle shape. [Gec: N] This bezel set piece of Moldavite has the natural "bubbly" pocked surface at the rear, but the crown has been cut in a series of opposed bar facets. Medium dark olive green, translucent to transparent. The bail is 7mm wide and the piece comes with a 16" sterling silver snake chain. $105

OPE-5834J 14K Antique Operculum Stick Pin (J/D) 12.8 x 13.5 mm. Natural ovoid shape in tan, cream and olive green. This unusual item is the polished "trapdoor" of the South Pacific Turban shell snail and was popular for jewelry during the Victorian Era. This piece is in excellent condition, especially considering its age (circa 1890) -- the 14k stick pin comes with a modern base metal clutch pin. $145

RH-5832B Rhodocrosite Stalactite Slice (J/D) 10.28 ct. 14.7 mm. [Gec: N] Natural shape, round tablet. This slice is polished on both sides and it combines translucent medium light to medium rosey pink with opaque light pink. From Argentina. JB. $77

SOLD

SU-5828B Shiller Oregon Sunstone (J/D) 3.55 ct. 10.1 x 14.1 mm. [Gec: N] Kite shaped cut. This slightly pinkish medium light yellow transparent piece has an even display of coppery shiller. As you rock and tilt the stone its aspect changes from brilliance to shiller and back again. $266

Monthly Special 10% Off = $239.40

T-5824C Mozambique Tourmaline (J) 15.45 ct. 13.5 x 15.7 mm. [Gec: H] Victoria Cushion Cut. Just short of flawless at 10X and with color that varies subtly to dramatically depending on the source and angle of the light -- this enormous and beautiful piece has tones ones of brownish orange, pink and mauve which are not captured in this single light source photo. BB. $1159

Z-5830B Yellow Zircon (J) 5.55 ct. 8.9 x 11.2 mm. [Gec: H] Radiant emerald cut. Flawless at 10X this Sri Lankan piece has impressive luster and attractive medium, slightly brownish golden yellow color with red dispersive flashes at the ends. $333

GA-5799C Spessartite Garnet (J) 1.52 ct. 6.5 mm. [Gec: N] Round brilliant cut. Eyeclean with medium dak brownish orange color with strong red flash. From Nigeria. BB. $304

GA-5814B Spessartite Garnet (J) 4.13 ct. 7l.3 x 10.3 mm. [Gec: N] Pear shaped brilliant cut. Just short of flawless at 10x. with medium to medium dark very slightly brownish slightly yellowish orange color. Near Mandarin color. A special piece. $1033.

OP-5802B Peruvian Pink Opal Bead (J/D) 44.9 ct. 15 x 60 x 6.7 mm. [Gec: N] Long, dagger shaped cabochon with flat back. Highly translucent, this fine piece of dendritic opal is a light, slightly greyish pink with black. The piece is drilled with a small side to side hole (2mm) at the top which could accommodate a thin chain or better yet be wire wrapped to perfection. $135

PE-5803B South Seas Cultured Pearl (J/D) 17.8 ct. [Gec: N] This baroque shaped, naturally colored, cultured salt water pearl has its imperfections, but has a superior slivery black luster with strong pink-green orient. Not drilled. $178

Q-5806B Quartz with Pyrite Inclusions (J) 7.7 ct. 14.5 x 14.5 x 7.5 mm. Native triangular cut. [Gec: N] Slightly included colorless quartz with pyrite inclusions of both the "sun" and cube habits in a silvery-gold metallic color. $77

Monthly Special 10% Off = $69.30

S-5810B Fancy Sapphire (J) .97 ct. 6 x 6.8 x 3.3 mm. [Gec: H] Short oval brilliant cut. Just short of flawless at 10X with medium light to medium pure pink color and superior luster. From Sri Lanka. $291

Monthly Special 10% Off = $261.90

SP-5808B Burmese "Flame" Spinel (J) 1.90 ct. 7.6 x 7.7 x 5.1 mm. Trilliant cut. Just barely short of flawless at 10X, this Ukranian cut piece has extraordinary color: very slightly orangey medium to medium dark vivid red! $3325

Monthly Special 10% Off = $2992.50

SPE-5807B Sphene (J/D) 5.06 ct. 9.5 x 9.6 x 7.7 mm. [Gec: N] Native cut round. This Brazilian piece is very slightly included, huge in size, and has an usual color: vivid strongly yellowish medium green. $910

Monthly Special 10% Off = $819

TA-5813B Tanzanite (J/D) 2.79 ct. 9.2 x 12.6 mm. [Gec: H] Kite shaped cut. Just short of internally flawless at 10X with rich, medium dark moderately violetish blue color. The unusual cut adds interest. $1953

TQ-5821J Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Coral 14k ring (J/D) The central coral round cabochon is 12 mm and is surrounded by gold accents and four pieces of curving turquoise of 3 x 13 mm. The top surface of this ring is about 1" x 1". The translucent coral is light slightly greyish pink, with medium very slightly greenish vivid blue turquoise. [Gec: W, N] Size 7. $632

AN-5789B Andalusite (J) 4.10 ct. 9 x 11 x 5.2 [Gec: N] Oval cabochon. Slightly included in a medium slightly greyish, slightly pinkish brown. $62

MAZ-5779J Malachite/Azurite Carved Bead Necklace. 105 ct. 21 x 50 x 12 mm. [Gec: N] Freeform carved bead. Very slightly included, this impressive piece is mostly forest greens with some blue green and dark blue patterning. Carved by Richard Schull, GG. The hole is side drilled with a 3 mm opening. The piece comes on a heavy sterling silver 18 inch snake chain. $175.

OP-5781J Blue Opal 14K White Gold Earrings (J/D) 6 x 6 mm. Square cushion cabochon cuts. These highly translucent, slightly greyish medium slightly greenish blue opals have been bezel set in 14K white gold and have post and clutch backs. BK. $228

OP-5795B Solid White Mintabe Opal (J/D) 10.5 ct. 17.7 x 23. 5 x 4.2 mm. [Gec: N] Translucent slightly greyish white with green, blue, lavender and red pin fire. Excellent color play with no dead spots at all. A gorgeous specimen. $788

Q-5787B Quartz with Gilaite (J) 6.32 ct. 10.7 x 14.4 x 5.7 mm. [Gec: N] Pear shaped cabochon. This moderately included milky translucent white quartz has vivid slightly greenish medium blue inclusions of the rare mineral Gilaite nicely spread throughout it. $174

Monthly Special 10% Off = $156.60

SC-5791B Natural Violet Scapolite (J/D) 1.37 ct. 7.3 mm. [Gec: N] Round cut. Just short of flawless at 10X this well cut and brilliant piece from Africa is in the rare, natural slightly greyish medium to medium dark purple color. $274

Monthly Special 10% Off = $246.60

T-5773C Mozambique Tourmaline (J) 2.58 ct. 8.6 mm. [Gec: H] Round brilliant cut. Just short of flawless at 10X with an unusual precious topaz-like color of medium slightly pinkish, slightly brownish yellow-orange color. BB. $232

TO-5772C Precious Topaz (J) 1.57 ct. 6.9 mm. [Gec: H] Round brilliant cut. Just short of flawless at 10X with medium light very slightly orangey, slightly pinkish yellow orange color with orangey flash. From old Ouro Preto material. BB. $188

AN-5761J 14K Andalusite Earrings (J) Cushion triangle brilliant cuts. [Gec: N] 5 x 5 mm. These eyeclean medium light to medium dark brown gems with orange and gold flashes are set in 6 prong studs. BK. $165

CO-5754J Coral Carving/Keshi Pearl 14k Earrings [Gec: N] These dangles which hang about 2" long, contrast medium orangey pink carved coral flowers with slivery grey natural color Keshi pearls with intense pinkish orient. Both the coral and pearls are approximately 10 x 10 mm. One of a kind custom design from the studios of Jade by Nikolai. $225

GA-5753B Hessonite Garnet (J) 1.85 ct. 7.7 x 8 mm. [Gec: N] Shield triangle cut. Very slightly included, a look inside this piece with a loupe reveals the characteristic "treacle" inclusions grossulars of this color, usually called Hessonite, are noted for, but unlike, as is the case with most specimens, these do little to diminish the excellent brilliance of this well cut gem. $231

JA-5764B Fossil Pine Cone Jasper (J) 12.1 ct. 20 x 18.5 x 5.5 mm. [Gec: N] Cushion keystone shaped cabochon. Slightly included with cream, grey and tan. Well preserved inner structure of this ancient pine cone. $73.

JA- 5769B Porcelian Jasper (J) 41.5 ct. 22.5 x 46 x 4.5 mm. [Gec: N] Half moon shape. From Mexico the unusual pattern and colors (cream, medium to medium dark grey and mustard yellow) make it a very attractive gem. KH. $54

SOLD

JD-5763B Burmese Jadeite Pair (J) 33.0 ct. tw. 10x 30 x 5.3 mm. [Gec: N] Long rectangular cushion cut cabochons. Translucent with very light to medium vivid green in an attractive patchy pattern similar to "moss in snow" jade. $281.

SM-5771B Smithsonite/Agate Carving (J/D) 34.1 ct. 10 x 36 x 4.4 mm. [Gec: N] White with light grey agate and with ethereally colored strongly greenish medium light blue translucent Smithsonite. The back is flat. This interesting piece of carved Smithsonite lies atop an agate base. From Mexico. $205.

Monthly Special 10% Off = $184.50

SP-5751B Burmese Pink Spinel (J) 1.10 ct. 7.0 mm. [Gec: N] Trilliant cut. This medium vivid pink stone is just barely less than flawless at 10x and has the excellent brilliance characteristic of a Ukranian cut stone. $330

Monthly Special 10% Off = $297

T-5744C Pink Tourmaline (J) 3.41 ct. 9.0 mm. [Gec: H] Portuguese style round cut. Flawless at 10x and with a medium vibrant pink color that shifts slightly toward the orange indoors and toward the violet in daylight. From Mozambique. BB. $447

SOLD

TA-5742C Tanzanite (J/D) .94 ct. 6.0 ct. [Gec: H] Round brilliant cut. Just short of flawless at 10x, with medium to medium light slightly greyish, slightly violetish blue color. BB. $212

ANG-5721B Anglesite (C) 3.1 ct. 5.5 x 9.6 mm. [Gec: N] Emerald cut. Very slightly included. Very slightly greenish medium light yellow with a slightly pearly luster. A rare, dense, very soft collector-only gem from Brazil. $279

HW-5734J Victorian Karat Gold Hairwork Brooch (J/D) Rectangular cushion shaped plaque of plaited golden blonde hair, covered with glass (7 x 11 mm) mounted in a intricate yellow gold setting (16 x 20 mm). [Gec: N] Circa 1880. A sentimental treasure from another Age. $315

JD-5727B Burmese Jadeite (J) 11.4 ct. 7 x 26 x 5.4 mm. [Gec: N] Smile shaped cabochon of translucent medium and very light vivid green "A" jade. $285

PE-5718J Antique Natural Pearl Gold Bar Pin. (J/D) These Circa 1900 the American freshwater natural pearls still have most of their luster after over 100 years!. Each approximately 5 x 6 mm, baroque, roundish pearl is silvery white, and set into a scroll of 14k gold. 1 5/8" long. $255.

SP-5720B Purple Spinel (J) 5.67 ct. 7.6 x 13.2 x 6.5 mm. [Gec: N] Slightly shallow triangular cut. Just short of flawless at 10x, this African stone has almost none of the greyness that mars most spinels in this color range. Medium dark to dark slightly bluish purple. Good sparkle. Big!! $1843

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TG-5733B Tsavorite Garnet (J) .58 ct. 5 x 6.2 x 3.8 mm. [Gec: N] Kite shaped fancy cut. Just short of flawless at 10x this little sparkler is medium to medium dark very slightly yellowish green. $218

TO-5711C London Blue Topaz (J/D) 3.10 ct. 7 x 9.8 mm. [Gec: N] Supernova oval cut. Flawless at 10x. Medium dark very slightly greyish blue. Brazilian origin. BB. $155

VS-5722B Green Vesuvianite (J/D) 10.4 ct. tw. 8.9 x 11 mm. [Gec: N] Rectangular cushion cabochons. This rare California material is translucent and an appealing limey gree with darker green inclusions. $260

Z-5632B Blue Zircon (J/D) 5.57 ct. 9 x 11 mm. [Gec: H] Rectangular concave cut cushion shape. Just less than flawless at 10x with medium dark moderately greenish blue color and that extra kick from the concaved pavilion facets. $696

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