OLD TRIBAL CUT TOURMALINE GEMSTONE 3.35 CTS GW 1587-1

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Current Bid (USD)	0.00	Member Since	January 3, 2008 in Australia
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Starting Bid (USD)	20.10
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Starts	January 6, 2009 11:05 PM
Ends	January 9, 2009 11:05 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	Tourmaline Gemstones > Stones	Shipping Cost	3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	47570	Shipping Insurance (optional)	7.00
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Gemstone Advisory Panel

A member of our Gemstone Advisory Panel has reviewed this item and considers that this gemstone description has a high probability to be listed as below. For further gemstone information, see our gemstone help articles.
Accurate Description	yes
Treated	no
Irradiated	no
Synthetic	no
Additional Comments:
none

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Description

DESCRIPTION:

Gem Type: NATURAL TOURMALINE. OLD TRIBAL CUT	Weight (CARATS): 3.35 CTS
Origin:AFGHANISTAN	SIZE (mm): 13 X 7 X 5 MM
Color: RED	Shape: PEAR CUSHION CUT
Clarity:SI2	Treatments:NONE
Additional Comments: 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

6 mm = 1/4 inch (Approx)

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Certified Gemstones: no

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Questions & Comments

konashell, September 8, 2008:
Dear Sir/ma'am: Your description states the CLARITY as a " V12 ", yet reading the grading tables you provide directly beneth offer no such clarity grade. Furthermore, I have never heard nor seen anywheres with reputable stones, that particular 'grade' of clarity. Please clarify. sincerely, ra'chelle