PARCEL LAPIS BEADS FROM AFGHANISTAN 17.40 CARATS GW 1710

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Current Bid (USD)	0.00	Member Since	January 3, 2008 in Australia
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Starting Bid (USD)	20.88
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	October 10, 2008 10:55 PM
Ends	October 17, 2008 10:50 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	Lapis Lazuli > Lapis Beads	Shipping Cost	3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	27508	Shipping Insurance (optional)	7.00
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Description

DESCRIPTION:

Gem Type:LAPIS LAZULI BEADS	Weight (CARATS): 17.40 CTS
Origin:AFGHANISTAN	SIZE (mm): 8 X 8 MM
Color:BLUEBERRY BLUE	Shape: OVAL
Clarity: GOOD	Treatments:NATURAL
Additional Comments: PIECES: 5 PCS THIS GEM STONE IS NOW IN AUSTRALIA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THERE SO PLEASE BE PATIENT FOR YOUR DELIVERY

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, 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