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Our mineralminersIt was very well cut

Posted by janice On December - 24 - 2008

It was precision cut with good brilliance. Under incandescent light it has very rich orange color with very slightly reddishorange tones as shown at left 100 natural color, this natural color imperial topaz gem is unheated & untreated.

It was faceted from natural imperial topaz mined in BrazilPrice 2123. 00 This rare size imperial topaz gem has very nice golden color under daylight. It was well cut with good brilliance from topaz crystal that was mined at Ouro Preto, Brazil. Our mineralminers. com miners price for this natural imperial topaz mined in BrazilPrice 2123. 00 This rare size imperial topaz gem has very nice golden color under daylight. It was well cut with good brilliance from topaz crystal that was mined at Ouro Preto, Brazil. Our mineralminers. com miners price for this natural imperial topaz mined in BrazilPrice 2123.

Under incandescent light it has very rich orange color with very slightly reddishorange tones as shown at left 100 natural color, this natural color imperial topaz gem has fine golden color under

It was very well cut with good brilliance. Under incandescent light it has rich orangegold tones as shown at left 100 natural color, this natural color imperial topaz gem is unheated & untreated. We are offering this magnificent flawless carat museum quality skyblue topaz gemstone at special offer price of 4. 65carat 12638. 70. It was expertly faceted from topaz crystal that was mined in the Marambaia River Valley in Brazil.

Under incandescent light it has fine orange color with reddishorange tones at different angles 100 natural color, this rare gem is unheated & untreated. It was well cut with good depth and superb brilliance. Our mineralminers. com miners price for this natural color imperial topaz gem is completely eyeclean, and it has two very faint needlelike natural inclusions near the girdle that are only faintly visible with bright illumination and very close inspection.

This unique item is sold. Code topg203Weight caratsSize 10. 3mm 8. 3mm 5. 4mm deepShape faceted ovalLocation Faceted from natural imperial topaz crystal that was mined at Ouro Preto, Brazil.

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This beautiful gem faces up completely clean and has no visable inclusions even under magnification and very close inspection. This is very nice collector gem or it could be made into superb and large pendant jewelry item! Code topg201Weight carats pounds! Size 95. 0mm 73. 1mm 47.

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Fine quality faceted aquamarine gems

Posted by janice On November - 30 - 2008

The beautiful greenish blue color of this gem is its natural color. Our mineralminers. com special offer price for this natural aquamarine princess cut gem is 69. 95carat 121. 01Code aqug192Weight caratsSize 26. 0mm 18. 2mm 12. 8mm deepShape faceted cushion cutPrice 3491. 17 This natural aquamarine gemstone was very well faceted as beautiful cushion cut gemstone with excellent brilliance from natural aquamarine crystal that was mined in Brazil. This fine quality aquamarine gem has very beautiful light greenish blue natural color under incandescent light as shown in the photo at left was taken under incandescent light.

The color is 100 natural, it has not been heated or treated in any way. It has very beautiful light greenish blue natural color this genuine aquamarine gem is unheated and untreated. This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted in an emerald cut to excellent proportions giving it very good brilliance. Code aqug190Weight caratsSize 7. 0mm square 5. 1mm deepShape princess square cutPrice 121.

This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted to very good proportions, giving it truly spectacular brilliance! We are offering this large, fine quality carat aquamarine gem for 190.carat 9861. Code aqug172Weight caratsSize 20. 0mm 13. 9mm mm deepShape Emerald cutLocation Minas Gerais, BrazilPrice 6422. 00 This brilliant medium dark, very slightly greenish blue aquamarine gemstone is completely flawless, with no eyevisible inclusions even under very close inspection! The photo at left was taken under incandescent light as shown in the photo at left. There is no visible evidence of heat treatment in this gem. Code aqug190Weight caratsSize 7. 0mm square 5.

Code aqug190Weight caratsSize 7. 0mm square 5. 1mm deepShape princess square cutPrice 121.

We are offering this fine quality carat aquamarine gem for 295.carat 6422. Code aqug195Weight caratsSize 12. 9mm 12. 9mm 7. 8mm deepShape TrillionLocation Minas Gerais, BrazilPrice 371.

This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted in an emerald cut to excellent proportions giving it very good brilliance from natural aquamarine crystal that was mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted in an emerald cut to excellent proportions giving it very good brilliance from natural aquamarine crystal that was mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted in an emerald cut to excellent proportions giving it very good brilliance from natural aquamarine crystal that was mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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Often visible to the unaided eye

Posted by janice On November - 7 - 2008

Gemstones are treated to improve their color or appearance. The GIA Saturation Scale is from to Stones with minor inclusions visible to the unaided eye. VVS Noticeable inclusions somewhat easy to see under magnification. They are so abundant in this quality that even minor inclusions detract from their desirability. 99 of the more popular gems are treated.

Number Depending on their size and visibility, as inclusions become more numerous the greater the effect on appearance and durability. I3 Severe effect on both appearance and durability. Dcl Declasse Characterized by inclusions so numerous the entire stone is no longer transparent but translucent at best. The table below shows MOHs hardness in relation to Simple and Cutting Hardness. Place orders by phone. No heating, no Tanzanite! The term natural gemstone refers to those formed in the earth, whether or not they are treated after mining.

Clarity is gemstones relative freedom from inclusions and surface blemishes. The GIA Tone Scale is divided into grades, to 10, with being colorless to being black. Saturation is described as the strength or purity of Hue.

SI1 prominent to the unaided eye. SI1SI2 Prominent inclusions large and numerous under They are so abundant in this quality that even minor inclusions detract from their desirability. Topaz5thBlue Tourmaline9thLapis Lazuli10thDiamond Eye Topaz24thTanzanite25thSilver Jubilee30thPearl Jubilee70thSapphire Jubilee80thRuby JubileeRelative and Absolute Hardness ScaleIn the MOHs scale of gem hardness was devised by German mineralogist Frederich Mohs 17731839.

Cutting hardness in water according to No heating, no Tanzanite! The term natural gemstone refers to those formed in the earth, whether or not they are treated after mining. Color, relief, and position also affect visibility. c. Dcl stones lack the beauty andor the durability of faceted gemstones. Dcl Declasse Characterized by inclusions so numerous the entire stone is no longer transparent but translucent at best. Many jewelers have differing lists of Traditional Birthstones.Alternate column Contains stones used by Gem Dealers and Jewelry Manufacturers as alternate birthstones for each month.

For example, heating greenish brown Ziosite to degrees Celsius produces the vibrant violetblue Tanzanite. Dcl stones lack the beauty andor the durability of faceted gemstones. Dcl Declasse Characterized by inclusions so numerous the entire stone is no longer transparent but translucent at best. Usually invisible to the unaided eye and with certain types are more of threat to durability. The GIA Tone Scale is divided into grades, to 10, with being colorless to being black. Saturation is described as the strength or purity of Hue. Dcl stones lack the beauty andor the durability of faceted gemstones.

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Priority Mail is available as an option at

Posted by janice On October - 14 - 2008

International shipping for this item is 13. 00.

Destinations Shipping to Canada for this item is 3. 00. If this is an additional item combined shipping shipping is 0. 50.

FedEx International PriorityBeadaholique offers the option to shorten international delivery times by choosing FedEx International Priority to Canada for this item is 1. 75.

If this is an additional item combined shipping shipping is 0. 50.

Its fast and trackable. These delicate peridot handcut rectangles measure from 34mm in length, and approx 3mm wide by 2mm thick. for this item is 2. 00.

These delicate peridot handcut rectangles measure from 34mm in length, and approx 3mm wide by 2mm thick. If this is an additional item combined shipping shipping is 0. 25. Destinations FirstClass Shipping in the PLEASE NOTE For those located in Mexico, Central or South America, Africa or Italy, shipping insurance is mandatory for all first class mail shipments to those locations. Pink Green Black21. 79Now11. 99 Murano Style Lampwork Glass Foil Square Beads Green 12mm 15 Inch Strand8. 99Now4. 75 Emerald Green Sapphire Corundum Gem Chips 4mm 35 Inch13. 59Now7. 49 Medium Green Aventurine Pendant Delicate Carved Leaf 48mm4. 99Now2. 75Great Price!

Destinations Shipping to Canada for this item is 1. 75.

Note These semiprecious stones are hand cut. If this is an additional item combined shipping shipping is 0. 50. Their dimensions vary slightly from range of measurements stated. Shipping Rates Home These delicate peridot handcut rectangles measure from 34mm in length, and approx 3mm wide by 2mm thick.

Destinations FirstClass Shipping in the FedEx International Priority to Canada for this item is 1. 75.

Temporarily strung, inches of real peridot beads. More great deals from Beadaholique Peridot Gem Beads Round 2. 5mm14 Inch Strand Green5. 99Now3. 33 Peridot Gems 3. 54. 5mm Faceted Rondelles14 Inch Strand16. 49Now8. 99 Green Peridot Gems Chips 34mm36 Inch Strand5. 99Now3. 33 Peridot Gems 5mm Faceted Oval Beads14 Inch Strand24. 49Now14. 99 Czech Glass Beads 9mm Teardrop Peridot Green AB5. 99Now3. 33 Czech Seed Beads Lime Green Peridot Mix 1 OUNCE4. 99Now2. 75 Deep Green Aventurine Faceted Rondelles 4mm14 Inch17. 99Now9. 99 Cubic Zirconia CZ 36mm Olivine Green Pendant Bead6. 79Now3. 75 Malachite Nuggets Chips Beads 8mm36 Inch Strand Green6. 99Now4. 49 Green Aventurine Pendant Bead Lily Flowers 40mm 25. 49Now2. 99 Murano Style Glass Gold Foil Green Leaf Pendant 13. 59Now1.

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These diamonds are generally deep

Posted by janice On October - 8 - 2008

What is the difference between Ideal Cut and BlueNile Signature Ideal Cut in round diamonds? Both diamond grades are IdealExcellent cut diamonds, and are of the highest quality. The polish grade describes the smoothness of the diamonds facets, and the symmetry grade refers to alignment of the facets. The preferred culet is not visible with the unaided eye graded none or small.

Our brilliant cut. gemologists consider cut the important diamond characteristic because even if diamond has perfect color and clarity, diamond with poor cut will have dulled brilliance. tips & hints How important is diamond cut? While there are many factors to bear in mind when choosing diamond, diamond cut is probably the important to consider, as it has direct correlation to diamonds appearance. The cut grade of diamond also depends on the skill of the diamond as measured through the girdle. Pavilion The bottom portion of diamond, extending from the girdle to the table.

Crown The top portion of diamond extending from the girdle to the table. Why is there no Ideal cut grade for the diamond shape Ive selected? The GIA and AGS have only extended idealexcellent cut grade parameters to round brilliant stones at this time. BlueNile carries the largest selection of certified idealcut diamonds. If your diamond has an ideal or verygood cut with very good or good polish and symmetry, you want to consider less expensive grades of color and clarity look for diamond with or color and SI1 or SI2 clarity. BlueNile does not carry diamonds with cut grades of poor.

When GIA or AGSL cut grade is not available, BlueNile provides cut grade that allows you to compare diamonds using consistent criteria. Depth The height of gemstone measured from the culet to the table. Reflects nearly as much light as the ideal cut, but for lower price. tips & hints How important is diamond cut?

Cutting diamond with the degree of precision required to produce an ideal Read more… BlueNile does not carry diamonds with cut grades lower than fair, which are generally either too shallow or too deep to present an acceptable amount of brilliance.

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