VS GREEN AMETHYST [ PRASIOLITE] OVAL CUT 12.50 CTS [S649 ]

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Minimum Bid (USD) 11.00 Feedback Rating 100.00% Positive
Current Bid (USD) 11.00 Member Since July 19, 2007 in Australia
Bid Increment 1.00
Bids Placed 8 jump to bid history
Starting Bid (USD) 1.00
Reserve Price (USD) none
Starts October 22, 2008 8:55 PM
Ends November 5, 2008 8:48 PM Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category NR Gemstones Shipping Cost 3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID 30183 Shipping Insurance (optional) 7.00

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 GREEN AMETHYST

Amethyst is the birth stone for feburary.Green amethyst is also known as PRASIOLITE

 

Source Brazil

HEAT TREATED

GRADING VS 

Oval cut  

Mohs scale 7

Weight 12.50 CTS APPROX

Size 17x12 x10  MM APPROX.

The stone pictured is the actual stone you will receive  and

we have taken a photo of the back of the stone also.

There is some reflection from the light as the stone is well polished.

 

 Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light slightly-pinkish violet to a deep grape purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and/or blue. The ideal grade is called "Deep Siberian" and has a primary purple hue of around 75–80 percent, 15–20 percent blue and (depending on the light source) red secondary hues  

AS WITH ALL OUR STOCK YOU MAY RETURN IT FOR A FULL REFUND  IF NOT PLEASED PROVIDED IT IS NOT TOUCHED IN ANY WAY.

Type 1 Gemstones
The following gemstones are typically inclusion free, even minor inclusions detract from their value.
Diamond, Amethyst, Beryls(Aquamarine,Morganite), Citrine, Smoky Quartz, topaz, Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Tanzanite, green Tourmaline, and Blue Zircon
IF Internally flawless under extreme magnification (Very rare)
F Flawless
VVS Minute inclusions under 10x; invisible to the unaided eye
VS Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
SI1 Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually visible to the unaided eye
SI2 Noticeable inclusions under 10x; usually quite visible to the unaided eye
I1 prominent- moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2 prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3 prominent- severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability
Type 2 Gemstones
Gemstones that normally have small inclusions that do not detract from value.
Alexandrite, Andalusite, Iolite, Peridot, Rhodolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Red Zircon, Tsavorite; Blue, Orange, Purple, Fluorite.Yellow and Parti-colored Tourmaline
F Flawless
VVS Minor inclusions under 10x; usually invisible to the unaided eye
VS Noticeable inclusions under 10x; often invisible to the unaided eye
SI1 Obvious inclusions under 10x; visible to the unaided eye
SI2 Obvious inclusions under 10x; very apparent to the unaided eye
I1 prominent - moderate affect on appearance or durability
I2 prominent - severe affect on appearance or durability
I3 prominent - severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability

 

6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)

 

Bidding History

Member Bid Time & Date
bulldog501 11.00 November 5, 2008 6:53:50 PM
tennred 10.00 November 5, 2008 6:43:43 PM
bulldog501 9.00 November 5, 2008 6:43:43 PM
tennred 7.50 November 5, 2008 6:43:09 PM
bulldog501 6.50 November 5, 2008 6:43:09 PM
tennred 5.50 November 5, 2008 11:08:13 AM
MARTIN 5.00 November 5, 2008 11:08:13 AM
tennred 1.00 October 31, 2008 8:54:28 PM

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