TOURMALINE BEAD TEAR DROP SHAPE 3.35 CTS GW 1548

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Current Bid (USD)	20.10	Member Since	January 3, 2008 in Australia
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Starting Bid (USD)	20.10
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	June 18, 2008 8:55 PM
Ends	June 25, 2008 8:50 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	tourmaline stones	Shipping Cost	3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	27202	Shipping Insurance (optional)	7.00
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TOURMALINE BEAD TEAR DROP SHAPE 3.35 CTS GW 1548

Description

DESCRIPTION:

Gem Type:TOURMALINE	Weight (CARATS): 3.35 CTS
Origin:AFGHANISTAN	SIZE (mm): 9 X 9 X 5 MM
Color:NATURAL	Shape: PEAR SHAPED
Clarity: VS	Treatments:HEAT
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