GENUINE TOURMALINE 2 STRING NECKLACE SO CUTE. TR 212

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Starts	November 16, 2008 2:25 PM
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Description

DESCRIPTION:

NATURAL TtOURMALINE GEMSTONES ON 2 STRING NECKLACE

DISPLAYING RANGE NATURAL COLOURS

AV GEMSTONE 3X3MM

NECKLACE 35 CM LONG

SOURCED FROM AFGHANISTAN

Tribal silver is made different from sterling silver. It is a century’s old traditional method passed down from one generation to another by using around 40% silver

With local alloys to produce this natural style and is reputed to polish naturally when worn. The tarnish is not green colour but natural earthy tones.

These traditional craftsmen also use bronze and note how gemstones are bezel set into

This hand made antique piece is unique and has not been cleaned

SOURCE

This jewellery was sourced from Karachi Pakistan and was in shipment from Peshawar region which has famous Khyber Pass and Kabul River.

This area is still very tribal and covers large area Uzbekistan,Tajikstan,Afghanistan and Kashmir some jewellery has also come from Nepal through the Himalayan mountains. so much history in this area and many tribes are nomadic .

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