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ACTINOLITE, CATSEYE, RD, 1.83 cts, 7.2 mm - Dark reddish black catseye phenomenon Gemstone - We've only had a couple of these in  the last 38 years - Very RARE $300/Stone
ACTINOLITE, OV, 0.65 cts, 5.8x5.2 mm - Dark Yellow/Brown - Rare collectors gemstone - We have only had a very few of these in the last 20 years - RARE but affordable $130/Stone
ACTINOLITE, OV, 0.81 cts, 8.0x5.3 mm - Bright Yellow/Green CLEAN - Extremely RARE color variety of this already RARE gem - A STEAL $300/Stone
ACTINOLITE, OV, 0.96 cts, 8.0x6.0 mm - Dark Green variant of the same RARE Gem - Clean and extremely well cut - Very collectible $450/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, CATSEYE, OV, 0.70 cts. 6.0x4.5 mm - Very similar to the below stones but in an oval shape - I have seen quite a few of these with VERY LITTLE color change recently at shows - This one is a strong 85% color change GEM $700/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, CATSEYE, RD, 0.51 cts, 4.4 mm - Nice strong color change  - about 85% - with a nice RAZOR sharp Blue/White eye - Outstanding example - RARE $500/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, CATSEYE, RD, 0.97 cts, 5 mm - Another like the above - I have never had any with finer eyes, clarity, and color change than these - YOU will LOVE THEM $970/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, CuA, 1.87 cts, 6.5x5.6 mm - Huge Alexandrite that is extremely clean with a 70% color change from Bluish Green to a very BRIGHT Emerald Green $1,500/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, CuA, 2.25 cts, 7.6x5.8 mm - One of the largest/FINEST Sri Lankan Alexandrites we have ever owned and it has an outstanding 95 % color change from bright pinkish red with a hint of beize to an "ideal" bright grass green - Spectacular Gemstone - THE BEST OF THE BEST - Extremely RARE over 2 cts - CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN $13,500/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, OV, 0.35 cts, 5.3x4.2 mm - 95% Color change from a rich Lavender/Wine Red to Bright Green - CLEAN and very Bright - IDEAL color $1,750/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, OV, 0.78 cts, 6.2x4.9 mm - An 80% color change GEM from Gray/Lavender with Bright Pink flashes to the Brightest Tsavorite Green I have ever seen…….we were tempted to rate this one a bit higher in color change % because of the sheer intensity of the green - OUTRAGEOUS STONE $1,400/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, OV, 0.86 cts, 8.8x5.2 mm - 90% Color change on this beauty from pink/beize to grass green -CLEAN and Bargain at this price - WOW $1,500/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, OV, 1.00 cts, 6.3x4.6 mm - Another gorgeous Alexandrite - A 99% color change from Pink/Lavender (Mostly Pink) to BRIGHT Green - A marvelous CLEAN full l ct size - You will like this one - RARE RARE RARE $3,000/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, OV, 1.02 cts, 7.0x5.6 mm - Another beauty with a 95% color change from Pink/Lavender to BRIGHT Green - We have the best worldwide sources and sell more Alexandrites than almost any other dealer in the USA - This one is an outstanding example that will fit a standard 7/5 mounting $3,000/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, OV, 1.25 cts, 7.6x5.8 mm - Clean Ceylonese Stone with 70% Color shift from Olive Green to Bright Green - Unusual Color Change - for the person who wants a stone with two distinctive shades of green   $590/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, RD, 1.02 cts, 5.8 mm - BRIGHT "Flower Cut" Pinkish/Beige color in incandescent to a lively Dark Yellow Green color in daylight - 80% Color change - Extremely bright and well cut Gem at a BARGAIN price $1,250/Stone
ALEXANDRITE, STAR, OV, 2.48 cts, 9.0x8.6 mm - Unbelievably SHARP Blue/White  4 - Ray Star phenomenon in an Alexandrite - First time we have had one of these and quite frankly have never heard of another - Unique ? - HUGE SIZE - For the collector of extreme rarities  $3,720/Stone
AMBLYGONITE, CuA, 6.85 cts, 12.8x10.7 mm - Crystal 'diamond white' Gemstone - Looks just like a European 'Crown Jewel' - Beautiful piece $411/Stone
AMBLYGONITE, GREEN, OV, 0.94 cts, 7.3x5.7 mm - Light pastel green amblygonite - Extremely RARE color variety - First time we have ever seen or owned one - For the RARE variant collector - CLEAN $280/Stone
AMBLYGONITE, OV, 1.76 cts, 9.2x6.7 mm - Another like the above - This gem variety is quite rare and we were lucky to obtain these - If you don't have one in your collection don't let this one get away  $105/Stone
AMBLYGONITE, PS, 0.98 cts, 7.5x5.5 mm - Another $59/Stone
AMBLYGONITE, TRL, 5.35 cts, 12.1 mm - Yet another - When these are gone - They are gone - Don't be left out $321/Stone
AMETHYST, LEPIDOCROSITE, PS, 4.10 cts, 11.4x9.3 mm - Cabochon Amethyst Quartz with Lepidocrosite 'needles' inside it - Another first for us - Very unusual $20/Stone
AMETHYST, LEPIDOCROSITE, PS, 5.97 cts, 15.6x11.0 mm - These are neat and affordable $30/Stone
AMETHYST, LEPIDOCROSITE, PS, 7.00 cts, 16.8x9.9 mm - These will make wonderful little wire-wrapped pendants $35/Stone
ANDALUSITE, CuA, 0.35 cts, 4.5x4.5 mm - Sri Lankan origin - Much better color separation (more red) than its  brazilian 'cousin' - A fantastic 'play of color' - Inexpensive collectible gem in small sizes $18/Stone
ANDALUSITE, EC, 4.30 cts, 10.0x7.9 mm - Sri Lankan origin - Much better color separation (more red) than its Brazilian 'cousin' - A Facetted "Huge" Bicolor CLEAN Gem - Sri Lankan Andalusites are extremely RARE over 2 cts - FANTASTIC Color separation $925/Stone
ANDALUSITE, OV, 2.58 cts, 10.0x7.6 mm - A HUGE Oval - Excellent Bicolor and CLEAN - You will like this one $360/Stone
ANDALUSITE, RD, 0.30 cts, 4.3 mm - And another $15/Stone
ANDALUSITE, RD, 0.33 cts, 4.5 mm - Another beauty $17/Stone
ANDESINE, OV, 3.98 cts, 13.5x9.7 mm - Rare form of Labradorite from Nepal - Currently being heavily promoted on the TV Gem Shopping Networks - This one is super CLEAN - Precision cut -Checkerboard Table - Orange/Red - A BEAUTY $599/Stone
APATITE, BLUE, CuA, 2.15 cts, 8.9x7.0 mm - Similar to the 2.38 ct stone on this list $65/Stone
APATITE, BLUE, CuA, 2.38 cts, 9.2x7.8 mm - Unusual Bicolor dark blue/gray apatite - Looks kind of like a London Blue Topaz that is bicolor - I've Never seen this before $71/Stone
APATITE, BLUE, CuA, 2.52 cts, 8.5x7.4 mm - These have a fascinating 'London Blue' Topaz color with apatite dispersion - Very unusual $76/Stone
APATITE, BLUE, CuA, 2.83 cts, 10.7x7.1 mm - Yet another beauty $85/Stone
APATITE, BLUE, CuA, 2.87 cts, 10.6x7.2 mm - These are neat $86/Stone
APATITE, CATSEYE, OV, 2.14 cts, 9.0x6.l mm - Nice dark honey colored gemstone that looks exactly like a much rarer chrysoberyl catseye with an extremely sharp eye $64/Stone
APATITE, CATSEYE, OV, 2.63 cts, 8.9x7.1 mm - This one is a light/medium honey yellow - BEAUTIFUL - Sharp eyeye\\APATIT $79/Stone
APATITE, CATSEYE, OV, 3.64 cts, 10.5x7.3 mm - This one is a little darker yellow/gray  color $109/Stone
APATITE, CATSEYE, OV, 6.21 cts, 12.0x9.6 mm - Yet another $186/Stone
APATITE, COLOR CHANGE, CuA, 2.38 cts, 7.7x7.7 mm - A wonderful NEW variety of Apatite with a color change from BRIGHT pastel peachy/pink similar to Morganite in incandescent to BRIGHT pastel yellow in daylight - CLEAN and superbly facetted - FIRST TIME for us - VERY RARE $710/Stone
APATITE, COLOR CHANGE, OV, 2.46 cts, 9.7x7.5 mm - Another like the above  $738/Stone
APATITE, COLOR CHANGE, RD, 2.68 cts, 8.6 mm - This one is a GORGEOUS Sri Lankan "Flower Cut" Round - It positively GLOWS $804/Stone
APATITE, MADAGASCAR NEON BLUE, RD, 0.25 cts, 4.0 mm - Beautiful CLEAN - Neon Blue GEM - We  had a few of these a year ago and sold them VERY QUICKLY - We were fortunate to obtain a small parcel of rough and now have more - WOW cutting and Gorgeous Color - 50 pairs available of this size - will make wonderful earrings $15/Pair
APATITE, MADAGASCAR NEON BLUE, RD, 0.57 cts, 5.5 mm - Another - We have 30  this size so earring pairs are easy to pick - Just ask when you order $20/Stone
APATITE, MADAGASCAR NEON BLUE, RD, 0.85 cts, 6.0 mm - Another - We have 20 this size - WOW - Earrings ??? $30/Stone
APATITE, SUNSHINE YELLOW, CuA, 1.10 cts, 5.8x5.7 mm - CLEAN pastel yellow $22/Stone
APATITE, SUNSHINE YELLOW, CuA, 1.20 cts, 6.6x5.9 mm - Another CLEAN and Bright inexpensive collectible gem $24/Stone
APATITE, SUNSHINE YELLOW, CuA, 1.31 cts, 6.4x6.3 mm - Another beauty $26/Stone
APATITE, SUNSHINE YELLOW, CuA, 8.63 cts, 14.8x10.3 mm - HUGE 100% CLEAN Gem - Precision Facetted - Magnificent $445/Stone
APATITE, SUNSHINE YELLOW, OV, 0.71 cts, 6.4x5.0 mm - Another beautiful light yellow Gem $14/Stone
APATITE, SUNSHINE YELLOW, OV, 1.04 cts, 7.7x6.0 mm - Yet another CLEAN gem  $21/Stone
AQUAMARINE, MADAGASCAR, OV, 2.19 cts, 10.5x8.3 mm - From a new deposit recently discovered in Madagascar - Rich DARK color similar to Aquas from the long inactive Colonel Muerta mine in Brazil - The FINEST DARKEST Aqua on this List - CLEAN $500/Stone
AQUAMARINE, OV, 2.35 cts, 10.9x7.8 mm - A gorgeous Dark Blue Brazilian Aquamarine - Crystal CLEAN - The best quality possible - WOW $352/Stone
AQUAMARINE, OV, 2.74 cts, 11.0x8.4 mm - Wow - these are Neat $411/Stone
AQUAMARINE, OV, 3.64 cts, 12.5x9.5 mm - And another - A big one $546/Stone
AQUAMARINE, PS, 0.97 cts, 8.5x6.2 mm - Another with dark rich color - You will be pleased with these aquas $97/Stone
AQUAMARINE, PS, 2.57 cts, 12.0x7.5 mm - An extremely DARK - UNHEATED - Totally natural Aqua from Nigeria - Eye clean - Rare this nice $385/Stone
AQUAMARINE, RD, 1.40 cts, 7.0 mm - Another Gorgeous Nigerian Aqua - CLEAN $140/Stone
AQUAMARINE, RD, 3.91 cts, 10.6 mm - Gorgeous DARK BLUE Round "flower cut" Russian Gemstone that will please even the most particular buyer $391/Stone
AQUAMARINE, TRL, 1.83 cts, 8.6 mm - A 'Checkerboard Table' on this fantastic BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT gemstone $183/Stone
ARAGONITE, "PIE" Shape, 6.02 cts, 16.5x12.6 mm - Clear ‘diamond white’ gem with just a hint of yellow - We’ve had a couple of these before and they sold immediately - Tough to get in facet quality - RARE $295/Stone
ARAGONITE, OV, 1.65 cts, 8.5x6.6 mm - Clean 'diamond white' gem - Beautiful Gemstone $99/Stone
ARAGONITE, RD, 1.61 cts, 7.5 mm - Sri Lankan "flower cut" (extra facets) CLEAN white Gemstone - You will like this one $97/Stone
BARYTE, OV, 0.62 cts, 5.0x4.1 mm - A little darker yellow than the below stone  $186/Stone
BARYTE, OV, 0.81 cts, 6.5x4.6 mm - FIRST TIME we have had this gem - Bright Pastel Yellow -Very Collectible and RARE species $162/Stone
BARYTE, OV, 1.11 cts, 6.4x4.9 mm - Similar to 0.62 cter above - Difficult to get $333/Stone
BARYTE, OV, 2.11 cts, 7.7x6.3 mm - Another like above - RARE $633/Stone
BASANITE, CuA, 0.30 cts, 3.4x3.3 mm - Similar to 0.44 ct stone on this list $90/Stone
BASANITE, OV, 0.40 cts, 4.2x3.4 mm - A little more red and a little darker than the 0.44 ct Stone on this list - RARE $120/Stone
BASANITE, OV, 0.44 cts, 4.5x3.8 mm - FIRST TIME we have had this variety - VERY RARE - Dark Red with hints of orange collectible gem - Very infrequently seen in the marketplace $132/Stone
BERYL, GOLD CATSEYE, OV, 18.76 cts, 17.8x14.2 mm - Golden yellow/green - Strong eye - It took us 3 years to find a good source for these and when these go - Who knows if we can get more ? $375/Stone
BERYL, GOLD CATSEYE, OV, 21.03 cts, 17.3x13.8 mm - Another like the above $420/Stone
BERYL, GOLD CATSEYE, RD, 24.92 cts, 17.0 mm - Another $488/Stone
BERYL, GOLD, EC, 1.50 cts, 8.1x6.5 mm - Nice Rich Yellow Gem similar to the others on this list but a little lighter in color - From a new deposit in Madagascar CLEAN $75/Stone
BERYL, GOLD, OV, 1.30 cts, 8.1x6.5 mm - Yet Another - These are NICE $65/Stone
BERYL, GOLD, RD, 3.01 cts, 9.3 mm - Another, and this one is a NEON Bright "Flower Cut" with over 100 extra facets to make it "shimmer" $450/Stone
BERYL, GREEN CATSEYE, OV, 15.44 cts, 17.0x13.6 mm - Gorgeous yellow-green - Fantastic eye - Very pretty "Gem"  $309/Stone
BERYL, WHITE CATSEYE, OV, 8.96 cts, 15.2x11.2 mm - A new variety of Beryl Catseye for us - "snow white" - with a sharp eye - VERY RARE - In fact until I bought 4 of these I'd never seen them before - When they're gone they're gone  $538/Stone
BERYL, WHITE CATSEYE, RD, 4.27 cts, 10.0 mm - Another like the above $256/Stone
BERYL, WHITE, OV, 1.34 cts, 9.0x7.5 mm - Crystal 'diamond white' - The first time we have had these - Unusual colorless variety - Excellent cutting and dispersion $134/Stone
BERYL, WHITE, OV, 3.90 cts, 12.2x9.5 mm - "Huge" Gem in this quite unusual diamond white color - CLEAN $390/Stone
BERYL, WHITE, RD, 0.71 cts, 6.3 mm - "Brilliant" is an understatement of this 'flower cut' GEM - WOW $71/Stone
BERYL, WHITE, RD, 1.30 cts, 7.4 mm - Another "Brilliant" 'flower cut' beauty $130/Stone
BERYL, WHITE, RD, 2.13 cts, 8.2 mm - 'Flower Cutting' on these makes them absolutely 'GLOW' $213/Stone
BRAZILIANITE, TRL, 0.51 cts, 5.5 mm - Another like the 0.69 ct stone on this list - RARE RARE RARE $102/Stone
BRAZILIANITE, TRL, 0.69 cts, 6.5 mm - RARE Brazilian Gemstone - Slightly off-white color - First time we have handled this unusual gem and doubt we will be able to get more $138/Stone
CALCITE, COBALT, EC, 0.48 cts, 5.3x4.4 mm - Light Pink slightly translucent variety of calcite - RARE - A first for us and we only have six stones (3 listed)  $144/Stone
CALCITE, COBALT, EC, 0.92 cts, 6.8x4.9 mm - Another like the above $276/Stone
CALCITE, COBALT, RD, 1.11 cts, 7.4 mm - Another and the biggest one we have  $333/Stone
CALCITE, CuA, 22.70 cts, 18.4x17.8 mm - CLEAN pastel yellow Gem - A relatively common gemstone species which is RARELY encountered in large pieces that are CLEAN enough to facet   We have never had one that is clean before - RARE - Unusual  $900/Stone
CALCITE, CuA, 35.82 cts, 29.0x17.5 mm - CLEAN WHITE calcite in a huge size - VERY difficult to obtain in CLEAN collectible large sizes - First one we have ever had that is a pure diamond white $1,433/Stone
CALCITE, CuA, 50.20 cts, 24.5x23.7mm - Nice pastel yellow Gem - Like the 22.70 cter but HUGE and not quite as clean - slightly ‘sleepy’ - EXTREMELY RARE this big in facettable condition  $1,900/Stone
CASSITERITE, OV, 1.62 cts, 7.0x5.2 mm - Black collector gem - nice example of a difficult stone - VERY RARE in large sizes $324/Stone
CASSITERITE, RD, 1.81 cts, 5.8 mm - Dark Yellow/Black Collector gemstone - Extremely nice example of a RARE gem $362/Stone
CELESTITE, BLUE WHITE, CuA, 8.49 cts, 12.4x10.4 mm - Another like the 10.50 cter above but slightly smaller - Cut from the same piece of rough -RARE $849/Stone
CELESTITE, BLUE WHITE, CuA,10.50 cts, 12.8x11.5 mm - Diamond white celestite with a hint of blue - A very PRETTY gemstone in a rare species in facettable quality in BIG sizes - We have never owned one this big before $1,050/Stone
CELESTITE, BLUE WHITE, RD, 3.42 cts, 8.7 mm - Exactly the same as the 10.50 ct stone on this list but this one has a NEON Bright "Flower Cut" - It looks similar to a fine Blue/White Diamond $342/Stone
CELESTITE, OV, 1.74 cts, 7.1x6.5 mm - White collector Gem - A good gem for the beginning collector $70/Stone
CELESTITE, OV, 1.88 cts, 8.0x6.2 mm - Another White Celestite $75/Stone
CELESTITE, PASTEL LIGHT BLUE, OV, 6.51 cts, 13.5x10.0 mm - First time we have handled celestite - Bought a couple of nice CLEAN crystals and this is one of the first cut stones - Very pleasant collector GEM - RARE this clean $651/Stone
CHALCEDONY, BLUE, OV, 32.68 cts, 17.5x14.8 mm - A pair of gorgeous powder blue/gray chalcedony cabochons that look just like "Ellensburg Blue" - Will make gorgeous high fashion earrings - Designers 'dream' stones $327/Pair
CHONDRODITE, OV, 0.06 cts, 3.0x2.2 mm - First time we have had this very RARE - BLOOD RED Gemstone - Very collectible and affordable $90/Stone
CHONDRODITE, OV, 0.14 cts, 3.6x2.9 mm - Another of this rare species $210/Stone
CHONDRODITE, OV, 0.19 cts, 3.9x3.5 mm - Yet another - These are a lot RARER than this list would lead you to believe $285/Stone
CHONDRODITE, RD, 0.15 cts, 3.2 mm - Another Beauty $225/Stone
CHONDRODITE, RD, 0.24 cts, 3.8 mm - Yet another $360/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, BLACK CATSEYE, RD, 2.56 cts, 7.0 mm - Rarely seen 'jet black' catseye in a very rare gem species - VERY collectible and REASONABLY PRICED $256/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, CATSEYE, RD, 1.51 cts, 6.0 mm - Luscious Honey/Green Catseye with an extremely sharp Blue/White Eye - Very RARE and extremely nice for this species - Looks like our front cover photo with a much sharper 'eye' $302/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, OV, 1.35 cts, 7.4 x 5.4 mm Color change chrysoberyl from yellow/brown to yellow/green - small change - if it were any greater it could be called Alexandrite - CLEAN - and VERY well cut - you will be pleased - RARE  $310/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, OV, 3.42 cts, 11.0x9.0 mm - Nice Beize/Yellow GEM - CLEAN, “crisp”, and very BRIGHT gemstone in a rare species - No color change here but outstanding clarity and cutting - Suitable for the finest collection of RARE gems $342/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, OV, 4.16 cts, 11.0 x 8.2 mm - LARGE color change chrysoberyl from Dark Yellow to Yellow Green - Bright and very close to alexandrite classification $1,664/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, OV, 5.11 cts, 12.4x8.9 mm - Bright pastel Lemon Yellow in incandescent that slightly changes to a bright pastel yellow-green in daylight - a VERY PRETTY delicate color CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN and Precision Cut - BEAUTIFUL $1,226/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, OV, 6.75 cts, 13.7x11.3 mm - Strong Beize Yellow GEM in incandescent that changes to STRONG Yellow/Green in daylight - A marvelous stone that is just a ‘hair’ away from being labeled ALEXANDRITE - CLEAN/BRIGHT $2,500/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, WHITE, OV, 0.76 cts, 5.8x4.5 mm - FIRST time on this RARE colorless variety of Chrysoberyl - Only two stones available - RARE RARE RARE and CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN 'Diamond Bright' $450/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, WHITE, OV, 1.24 cts, 7.1x5.2 mm - Exactly the same as the 0.76 ct stone above but even RARER over 1 ct size $540/Stone
CITRINE, NON-HEATED, CuA, 11.30 cts, 14.2x14.1 mm - Fantastic stone with a 'checkerboard' table - A Beautifully facetted designer gemstone $56/Stone
CITRINE, NON-HEATED, FA, 7.42 cts, 13.4x12.3 mm - Another exactly like the 11.85 ct Gem but smaller $37/Stone
CITRINE, NON-HEATED, FA,11.85 cts, 15.4x15.0 mm - A Beautiful Barrel shaped GEM with a "checkerboard table" - Precision facetting and BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT - A designers  'dream' stone $59/Stone
CLINOHUMITE, OV, 0.39 cts, 5.4x3.0 mm - Bright ORANGE with a hint of Red Collectible Gem - The first time we have handled this Gem - An extremely RARE variety and this one is eye CLEAN and precision cut $156/Stone
CLINOHUMITE, OV, 0.54 cts, 5.8x4.5 mm - Bright Orange/Red - Clean and beautifully cut RARE Gemstone $216/Stone