[SG] VVS NATURAL LARGE PINK AMETHYST 21 CTS [S1080 ]

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Minimum Bid (USD) 15.00 Feedback Rating 99.56% Positive
Current Bid (USD) 15.00 Member Since July 19, 2007 in Australia
Bid Increment 1
Bids Placed 11 jump to bid history
Starting Bid (USD) 1.00
Reserve Price (USD) none
Starts September 27, 2008 10:55 PM
Ends October 12, 2008 10:50 PM Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category NR Gemstones Shipping Cost 3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID 38284 Shipping Insurance (optional) 7.00

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Description

 PINK AMETHYST

This is a natural stone mined in Brazil with a beautiful soft pink hue.

BIRTH STONE FOR FEBURARY

 

Source Brazil

Natural stone

Grading VVS

OVAL CUT 

Mohs scale 7

Weight  21  CTS APPROX

Size   21x 17 x 9 MM APPROX.

The stone pictured is the actual stone you will receive.This stone i hand selected out of a large parcel that was cut in Japiur India by a traditional cutting family that do not heat treat stones. 

 

There is some reflection from the light on the stone.

 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.

As with all our stock you may return it for a full refund if not pleased. 

 

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)

Bidding History

Member Bid Time & Date
MindiLloyd 15.00 October 12, 2008 9:36:01 PM
buster69 14.00 October 12, 2008 9:36:01 PM
MindiLloyd 13.00 October 12, 2008 8:31:55 PM
MARTIN 12.00 October 12, 2008 8:31:55 PM
MindiLloyd 11.00 October 4, 2008 4:23:37 AM
rockdogbob 10.00 October 4, 2008 4:23:37 AM
MindiLloyd 7.00 October 3, 2008 12:37:47 AM
rockdogbob 6.00 October 3, 2008 12:37:47 AM
MindiLloyd 3.00 October 2, 2008 8:30:59 PM
rockdogbob 2.00 October 2, 2008 8:30:59 PM
rockdogbob 1.00 September 29, 2008 7:23:36 AM

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sedagems, October 12, 2008:
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