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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
Additions - July 2008  
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, OV, 2.15 cts, 10.3x7.9 mm - Cabochon Amethyst Quartz with Lepidocrosite 'needles' inside it - Another first for us - Very unusual $11/Stone
AMETHYST, LEPIDOCROSITE, OV, 5.30 cts, 14.3x10.3 mm - Another like above $27/Stone
AMETHYST, LEPIDOCROSITE, PS, 12.54 cts, 21.0x13.6 mm - These are neat and affordable $68/Stone
AMETHYST, LEPIDOCROSITE, PS, 4.41 cts, 12.1x9.9 mm - And another $22/Stone
AMMOLITE, OV, 0.82 cts, 8.0x6.0 mm - Gorgeous "electric" red/orange flash doublet cabochon gem cut from the outside shells of ammonites from Ontario, CANADA - They look like the finest  'black opals' - Second time we have had these $25/Stone
AMMOLITE, OV, 1.33 cts, 9.0x7.0 mm - Another but this one is bright Blue/Green flash $40/Stone
AMMOLITE, OV, 3.00 cts, 11.0x9.0 mm - Yet another and a bright Red/Orange Flash $90/Stone
AMMOLITE, OV, 3.21 cts, 11.0x9.0 mm - Beautiful Blue/Green Flash - You will like these $96/Stone
ANDALUSITE, CuA, 0.25 cts, 4.1x3.7 mm - Sri Lankan origin - Much better color separation (more red) than its  brazilian 'cousin' - Inexpensive collectible gem in small sizes $13/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, 0.33 cts, 4.5 mm - Another beauty $17/Stone
ANDALUSITE, RD, 1.57 cts, 7.2 mm - The finest Sri Lankan Andalusite we have ever handled - This gem is a CLEAN "Flower Cut" Beauty and it Orange/Green color flashes from all angles - MAGNIFICENT $314/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, 2.38 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, 3.09 cts, 10.4x7.3 mm - Another like the above $93/Stone
APATITE, CATSEYE, OV, 2.53 cts, 9.2x6.6 mm - Nice dark honey colored gemstone that looks just like a much more expensive Chrysoberyl Catseye $76/Stone
APATITE, CATSEYE, OV, 3.68 cts, 9.9x7.6 mm - Another like the above but a little darker honey green color $110/Stone
APATITE, CATSEYE, OV, 5.03 cts, 10.0x8.0 mm - This one is a gorgeous Burnt Orange color - We've never had this color before - SHARP eye $151/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, 1.04 cts, 7.7x6.0 mm - Yet another CLEAN gem  $21/Stone
APATITE, SUNSHINE YELLOW, RD, 0.98 cts, 6.1 mm - And another $20/Stone
AQUAMARINE, MADAGASCAR, CuA, 3.15 cts, 9.1x9.1 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 $800/Stone
AQUAMARINE, MADAGASCAR, OV, 2.19 cts, 10.5x8.3mm - Just a 'tensy' bit lighter than the 3.15 cts stone on this list - STILL MAGNIFICENT $500/Stone
AQUAMARINE, MADAGASCAR, TRL, 2.10 cts, 8.8 mm - Similar to the 2.19 but a Trillion - All of these Madagascan Aquas are SPECTACULAR, CLEAN, Precision Cut $525/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, 2.76 cts, 10.9x8.7 mm - Another from the same crystal $414/Stone
AQUAMARINE, OV, 3.64 cts, 12.5x9.5 mm - And another - A big one $546/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, RD, 8.71 cts, 14.0 mm - Gorgeous "Flower Cut" Russian medium blue colored Aqua  with  very strong light dispersion - A STEAL $523/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
AXINITE, MAGNESIUM CATSEYE, OV, 2.87 cts, 9.7x7.4 mm - Light Grayish/Pink Catseye phenomenon gemstone - RARE - I'd never heard of this color/variety before this one was offered to us - I have heard that less than 2 dozen exist worldwide - Extreme RARITY for the sophisticated collector $1,800/Stone
BARYTE, CATSEYE, OV, 0.85 cts, 6.9x5.0 mm - Extremely RARE ‘phenomen’ Gemstone - FIRST TIME we have ever had one and ——in fact — have never seen one before - RARE RARE RARE - For that specialized collection ? $340/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, 18.14 cts, 17.7x12.1 mm - A  crisp CLEAN translucent catseye gemstone in a greenish gold color that will make a wonderful addition to any gemstone collection - a very 'showy' cabochon gem $363/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, GREEN CATSEYE, OV, 4.94 cts, 10.9x8.8 mm - This one is a dark blue/green color - NICE $99/Stone
BERYL, GREEN CATSEYE, RD, 4.16 cts, 9.5 mm - Same color as the 4.94 ct above $83/Stone
BERYL, GREEN CATSEYE, RD, 4.16 cts, 9.8 mm - A dark seafoam green color with hints of blue $83/Stone
BERYL, GREEN CATSEYE, RD, 8.91 cts, 12.7 mm - Another dark seafoam green with hints of blue $178/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, MQ, 2.74 cts, 13.0x7.4 mm - Crystal 'diamond white' - The first time we have had these - Unusual colorless variety - Excellent cutting and dispersion $274/Stone
BERYL, WHITE, OV, 1.34 cts, 9.0x7.5 mm - Yet another $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, TRL, 1.58 cts, 6.4 mm - Wow this looks just like a CLEAN diamond - The dispersion is incredible $158/Stone
BRAZILIANITE, CuA, 1.17 cts, 7.5x6.2 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 $234/Stone
BRAZILIANITE, TRL, 0.69 cts, 6.5 mm - Another - we only have a few of these cut from the same facet grade crystal - Much rarer than the price indicates $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, 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, 0.10 cts, 3.2x2.5 mm - Another like the 0.06 ct stone - These are smal 'blood red' beauties $50/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 $95/Stone
CHONDRODITE, OV, 0.23 cts, 4.3x3.4 mm - And another $115/Stone
CHONDRODITE, RD, 0.07 cts, 2.7 mm - Another $35/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, OV, 1.16 cts, 6.0x5.6 mm - Luscious Honey/Green Catseye with an extremely sharp Blue/White Eye - Very RARE and extremely nice for this species $232/Stone
CHRYSOBERYL, CATSEYE, RD, 1.51 cts, 6.0 mm - Another like the above - A nice high domed standard sized cabochon - Beautiful piece - Looks just 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<