OBSIDIAN FROM RUSSIA 14.60 CARATS EM 1242

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Current Bid (USD)	40.00	Member Since	November 15, 2005 in Australia
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Bids Placed	21 jump to bid history
Starting Bid (USD)	1.00
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	August 26, 2008 11:55 PM
Ends	September 3, 2008 11:54 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	NR Gemstones	Shipping Cost	3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	32689	Shipping Insurance (optional)	7.00
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Description

DESCRIPTION:

Gem Type:OBSIDIAN	Weight (Carats): 14.60
Origin:RUSSIA	SIZE (mm): 18 X 15 X 10MM
Color: NATURAL OLIVE GREEN 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)

More Information

Weight: 1 carats

Bidding History


Member	Bid	Time & Date
Teresag1966	40.00	September 3, 2008 10:40:46 PM
scriven	39.00	September 3, 2008 10:40:46 PM
scriven	36.00	September 3, 2008 10:26:59 AM
Teresag1966	35.00	September 3, 2008 10:26:59 AM
Teresag1966	34.00	September 3, 2008 10:25:25 AM
scriven	33.00	September 3, 2008 10:25:25 AM
Teresag1966	31.00	September 3, 2008 12:01:06 AM
Robertpc	30.00	September 3, 2008 12:00:04 AM
Teresag1966	29.00	September 3, 2008 12:00:04 AM
Robertpc	21.00	September 1, 2008 5:39:16 AM
rockdogbob	20.00	September 1, 2008 5:36:54 AM
Robertpc	19.00	September 1, 2008 5:36:54 AM
rockdogbob	16.00	August 31, 2008 6:44:10 PM
Robertpc	15.00	August 31, 2008 6:43:54 PM
rockdogbob	14.00	August 31, 2008 6:43:54 PM
Robertpc	11.00	August 31, 2008 4:58:51 PM
rockdogbob	10.00	August 31, 2008 4:57:31 PM
Robertpc	9.00	August 31, 2008 4:57:31 PM
rockdogbob	6.00	August 31, 2008 4:55:57 PM
Robertpc	5.00	August 31, 2008 4:55:57 PM
rockdogbob	1.00	August 29, 2008 4:56:55 PM

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Gem Traders, September 3, 2008:
Automated Message: You won item 32689 for 40.00

Teresag1966, September 4, 2008:

Hi, I am having trouble with Pay Pal. They have been double paying for Most of my purchases the past few days. Could you please check for this. I would really appreciate it. Thank You Yours Truly Teresa