[SG] SI1 RICH COLOUR CHECKERBOARD AMETHYST 2.70 CTS [S 1039]
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| Minimum Bid (USD) | Feedback Rating | 100.00% Positive | |
| Current Bid (USD) | 0.00 | Member Since | July 19, 2007 in Australia |
| Bid Increment | 1 |
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| Starting Bid (USD) | 24.99 | ||
| Reserve Price (USD) | none | ||
| Starts | November 21, 2008 9:35 PM | ||
| Ends | November 22, 2008 9:28 PM | Basic Shipping Information | |
| Auction Category | Amethyst Gemstones > Stones | Shipping Cost | 3.00 paid by buyer |
| Auction ID | 38051 | Shipping Insurance (optional) | 7.00 |
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Description
AMETHYST
THIS STONE WAS MINED IN NAMIBIA AFRICA WHICH IS KNOWN FOR ITS RICH STRONG PURPLE COLOUR.THIS STONE HAS BEEN CHECKERBOARD CUT WHICH GIVES A STUNNING SPARKLE OVER THE STONE.
BIRTH STONE FOR FEBURARY
Source AFRICA
Natural stone
Grading SI1
PEAR CUT
Mohs scale 7
Weight 2.70 CTS APPROX
Size 10 x 10 x 5 MM APPROX.
The stone pictured is the actual stone you will receive.
we have also taken a photo of the back of the stone.
There is some reflection from the light as the stone is well polished.
Amethyst is a purple form of quartz and it is the Birthstone associated with February..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
WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLOURED STONE ASSOCIATION.
| 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)
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