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VS GEM

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About This Auction		About This Seller: daveczar
Minimum Bid (USD)	19.00	Feedback Rating	100.00% Positive
Current Bid (USD)	19.00	Member Since	January 26, 2006 in United States of America
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Bids Placed	13 jump to bid history
Starting Bid (USD)	1.00
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	August 18, 2008 1:25 AM
Ends	August 24, 2008 1:16 AM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	NR Gemstones	Shipping Cost	1.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	20424	Shipping Insurance (optional)	2.00
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Description

Gem Type: HIDDENITE (SPODUMENE)	Approx. Weight (Carats): 13
Origin: AFGHANISTAN	Approx. Dimensions (mm): 20.3 X 10.5 X 8.4
Color: PALE YELLOW	Shape: FANCY OVAL
Clarity: VS	Treatments: LIGHT HEAT
Additional Comments: HIDDENITE IS THE GREEN VARIETY OF THE GEM MINERAL SPODUMENE, THE OTHER BEING THE PINK VARIETY KNOWN AS KUNZITE. HIDDENITE IS FOUND IN AMERICA, AS WELL AS A FEW OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. CURRENT RETAIL FOR THIS QUALITY IS APPROX. $55 PER CARAT, AND CAN GO AS HIGH AS $100 PER CARAT FOR DARK GREEN. VERY NICE EYE CLEAN GEM... WILL MAKE A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF JEWELRY. PLEASE NOTE: THIS GEM PHOTOGRAPHS A LITTLE DARKER THAN IT IS IN HAND... IT IS NOT INTENTIONAL! THE FIRST PICTURE OF THE GEM FROM THE BACK IS THE CLOSEST TO THE ACTUAL COLOR... IT IS PALE YELLOW IN HAND!

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

More Information

Weight: 13 carats

Bidding History


Member	Bid	Time & Date
Gemjunkie	19.00	August 24, 2008 1:14:12 AM
Captain-Mongo	18.00	August 24, 2008 1:14:12 AM
Captain-Mongo	15.00	August 22, 2008 3:24:43 AM
ulfolofsson	14.00	August 22, 2008 3:24:43 AM
Captain-Mongo	12.00	August 22, 2008 3:24:32 AM
ulfolofsson	11.00	August 22, 2008 3:24:32 AM
Captain-Mongo	9.80	August 21, 2008 9:42:11 AM
ulfolofsson	8.80	August 21, 2008 9:42:11 AM
Captain-Mongo	6.00	August 21, 2008 9:41:58 AM
ulfolofsson	5.00	August 21, 2008 9:41:58 AM
Captain-Mongo	3.00	August 21, 2008 9:41:48 AM
ulfolofsson	2.00	August 21, 2008 9:41:48 AM
Captain-Mongo	1.00	August 18, 2008 12:04:59 PM

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