DESCRIPTION:

Gem Type: NATURAL GARNET (GROSSULAR)  

CARATS: 1.22 CTS

Origin:MALI, AFRICA

SIZE: 5.12 X 6.65 X 4.38 MM

Color: YELLOWISH GREEN

Shape:OVAL FACETED CUSHION CUT

Clarity: VVS

Treatments:NONE

AUCTION WINNER NOTE..ITEM WON IS IN AUSTRALIA SO PLEASE ALLOW 14-21 DAYS FOR INTERNATIONAL DEILIVERY

Over the last 15 years we have built up strong relationships with other Gem Dealers in the major cutting centres of the Gem world Industry, that is, India and Thailand, and with miners in Brazil and Peru, most are second generation highly experienced Gem Dealers.

We now source with our contacts, we give the exact descriptions on gems we are after and ask to source when gems come through their factories. They understand the rarity of top quality gems for good value and we have set orders for very particular gems.

It takes on average over a month to source a good gem that is certified, so it is a very long and slow process, as it is not easy to find clean gem stones in most parcels. We do not buy parcel lots for good gems, we have a high criteria to select the best gems.

Sometimes the gem merchant will see thousands of stones and pick out 10-12 in a month for us as they also understand that our buyers require exquisite quality gems at realistic fair value that is not retail price.

Our advantage is that we personally know our suppliers and they in turn know the exact mine and location that the gem came from and in some instances they know the depth that the gem was mined at. This insider information is what gives us a huge advantage to source valuable gemstones and to give our valued buyers full confidence in our gemstones.

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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)