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It can be difficult to remember that stones even in this smaller size are rare in top quality. This is another brilliant oval cut specimen with a deep green color that is remarkably consistent across various lighting conditions. These make excellent and affordable jewelry stones, or wonderful specimens for the growing gem collection.
0.9 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm. 1.70 carats. $1600/ct
This cushion cut has excellent size and proportions, which yields a very brilliant stone. Its intense green color is top rate -- perfect as a ring stone and big enough it also is an investment grade. 0.9 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm. 3.39 carats $1900/ct
Colored stones cut into pear-shapes just look classy. This gem is no exception. The beautiful green color and excellent cut make this stone “come to life.” It is an affordable attention-getter of excellent value for the overall quality. 1.0 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm, 2.61 carats
A deep green, brilliant pear-shaped jewel. The color saturation is unbelievable for a stone of this smaller size -- typically larger sizes gives greater depth of color, but not in this case. A top quality stone that is affordable. An excellent choice to begin a serious gem collection. 0.8 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm, 1.60 carats at $1600/ct
They do not get any deeper or more saturated green than this stone. More intense than any emerald, but much more affordable. This is a special stone for its intensity of color. Under bright, focused light the stone shows brilliance but under typically lighting conditions this gem is simply a visual overload of deep, deep green. This is the type of stone that would make a great centerpiece for a piece of jewelry with small accent stones of light colors. If you like rich color, this is your gem. 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm 2.61 carats, $1600/ct
A cute, lighter green pear shape that is just plain “cute.” It is also very bright for a small stone thanks to its excellent cut. An affordable and attractive addition to a gem collection or can be used to create a special piece of jewelry -- the color is exquisite and highly fashionable. 0.9 x 0.6 x 0.5 cm, 2.07 carats , $1000/ct
An exquisite pear shape with great color and visual impact. It is one the brightest pear shapes in the lot, and it is quite affordable for the size. A highly recommend value for the stone. 1.0 x 0.7 x 0.9 cm, 2.37 carats, $1000/ct
This large gem has a rare and investment-grade collection of attributes: notable size and quality, deeply saturated color of the finest green; and a cut to excellent proportions. Pieces of rough to cut a stone of this size, color and quality are hardly ever found. The size is clearly significant for a stone of this quality. This stone was meant to attract attention as a display piece ( highly recommended specimen for a rough-and-cut set) but would go well either in a museum collection or as part of a stunning piece of jewelry. Not easily replaceable on the market today, and at a competitive price below $2000 per carat. 1.2 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm 5.20 carats $1900/ct
It is a rare to cut a heart-shape gem because the weight loss tends to be so much higher than with other, more standard gem cuts. But here we have one of our absolute favorites -- a truly bright and rich green gem that is super cute in all respects. It is a high quality stone in a special cut that adds to its rarity and eye appeal. Highly recommended! 0.9 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm , 2.35 carats, $1900/ct
A slightly lighter green than its smaller brother above, but every bit as impressive. These stones have a mystique that cry out to be made into special pendants. That said, they are beautiful specimens as is for specialized gem collections. Heart-shapes are often in high demand… especially in colored stones. 1.0 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm, 3.05 carats, $1600/ct
This is an incredibly bright heart shape of smaller size but huge visual presence. The color is the deep, saturated green that defines the finest material. It has an outstanding cut that makes this stone “sing” in all types of lighting conditions. A great addition to a gem collection. This cut and quality are hard to find together! 0.6 x 0.7 x 0.3 cm, 1.40 carats. $1900/ct
An attractive and surprising bright stone cut into a marquise shape. The size is excellent for the material, and the unusual cut will draw eyes. A lighter color than the larger marquise cut in the lot, but this stone is full of sparkle. A high quality stone that is very affordable. Excellent for the growing gem collection. 1.3 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm, 2.57 carats, $1000/ct
A well cut, exceptionally deep-green oval cut of very rare size. The largest of the intensely deep green stones of this lot. This stone would make a spectacular piece of custom jewelry, or have strong presence in a display case for a rough-and-cut set. Highly recommend for the sophisticated collection; or investment stash of gemstones. 1.1 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm . $1900/ct
This large stone has simply glorious color in a brilliant oval cut. This is the baby sister to the 6.24 carat beauty above. Together they would make an incredible pair for a ring and pendant ensemble. But by itself, this gem is a stunner. One of our overall favorites for its sheer visual impact and quality of material. Specimens like this are rarely available and in high demand by knowledgeable collectors. 1.1 x 0.8 x 1.1 cm . 4.60 carats . $1900/ct
It is shocking the degree of sparkle this little gem has -- it simply “pops.” This affordable specimen also has gorgeous, deeper green color. It is a perfect stone for the collector looking for a top quality stone without going into the double-digit carat range. 0.9 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm. 1.72 carats. $1500/ct
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