OBSIDIAN FROM RUSSIA 17 CARATS EM 1219

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About This Auction		About This Seller: Gem Traders
Minimum Bid (USD)	53.50	Feedback Rating	98.98% Positive
Current Bid (USD)	53.50	Member Since	November 15, 2005 in Australia
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Bids Placed	22 jump to bid history
Starting Bid (USD)	1.00
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	July 17, 2008 11:25 PM
Ends	July 25, 2008 11:24 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	NR Gemstones	Shipping Cost	3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	32661	Shipping Insurance (optional)	7.00
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Description

DESCRIPTION:

Gem Type:OBSIDIAN	Weight (Carats): 17
Origin:RUSSIA	SIZE (mm): 23 X 13 X10MM
Color: NATURAL BLUE COLOUR	Shape:OVAL
Clarity: VVS	Treatments:HEAT
Obsidian gemstone is formed from volcanic activity, it is a natural glass and formed the same way as granite. Obsidian is strong in silica, 35%up to 80% and low in water Obsidian has been used for centuries as tool making and for jewellery Source Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, Armenia, Russia Up date from suppler Our supply source has inspected the factory that faceted these stones and saw rough nobbies ready to cut. And when we ordered smaller size factory could not cut. Buy they noted workers chipping small chips so we believe these stones are made from reconstituted smaller chips re melted and heated a nd than faceted as hard to find clean Obsidian of this quality and size.

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, Purpl+e, 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)

Brightness Rating 1-5: NATURAL SHADES.

6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)

Bidding History


Member	Bid	Time & Date
giantwnger	53.50	July 24, 2008 2:28:54 PM
JustStones	52.50	July 24, 2008 2:28:54 PM
giantwnger	44.21	July 24, 2008 2:12:52 PM
JustStones	43.21	July 24, 2008 2:12:52 PM
JustStones	41.00	July 24, 2008 2:06:49 PM
giantwnger	40.00	July 24, 2008 2:06:49 PM
giantwnger	38.21	July 24, 2008 2:06:39 PM
JustStones	37.21	July 24, 2008 2:06:39 PM
giantwnger	26.21	July 24, 2008 2:06:25 PM
JustStones	25.21	July 24, 2008 2:06:25 PM
giantwnger	22.21	July 24, 2008 2:06:14 PM
JustStones	21.21	July 24, 2008 2:06:14 PM
giantwnger	18.21	July 24, 2008 2:06:03 PM
JustStones	17.21	July 24, 2008 2:06:03 PM
giantwnger	16.00	July 24, 2008 8:07:50 AM
JustStones	15.00	July 24, 2008 8:07:50 AM
JustStones	11.00	July 24, 2008 1:42:32 AM
corylyf	10.00	July 24, 2008 1:42:32 AM
corylyf	7.56	July 21, 2008 9:43:31 PM
tinktomred	6.56	July 21, 2008 9:43:31 PM
tinktomred	2.00	July 21, 2008 7:58:01 PM
corylyf	1.00	July 21, 2008 9:37:06 AM