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D&J Rare Gems, Ltd.
P.O. Box 824
Salida, CO 81201
1.800.869.7493

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Rare Gems

Available 9/2/10

16543 Danburite, Md Yellowish Orange, 2.91 cts princess cut measuring 7.9x7.9x6.2 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A fine danburite acquired for its excellent cutting and color. Priced at $50/carat or $145.50/gem
16776 Ekanite, Dk Brownish Green, 1.73 cts emerald cut measuring 8.2x5.7x4.2 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This gem displays fine transparency but with light inclusions. This gem is slightly radioactive that disqualifies it from use in jewelry. Priced at $50/carat or $86.50/gem
14515 Epidotes, Chrome (8), Dk Green, 1.03 cts mixed cuts and sizes, eye clean, from Pakistan. These gems appear red under the Chelsea filter. We rarely see one of these gems offered over 0.40 carats in size. Priced at $30/carat or $30.90/lot of gems
14498 Jeremejevite, Lt Blue, 0.33 cts emerald cut measuring 4.4x3.3x2.3 mm, lt incl, from Namibia. An extreme rarity in the gem world. This gem is the last remaining one we have in stock. Priced at $300/carat or $99.00/gem
16782 Opal, Wood, Md Brown 1.39 cts triangle cut measuring 13.5x7.4x4.9 mm, translucent, from Slovakia. This gem was faceted from opalized wood as a novelty. We’ve priced it for a collector to add to his or her collection. Priced at $15/carat or $20.85/gem
16775 Plagioclase Feldspar, Md Brown, 1.63 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 9.3x5.7x4.6 mm, eye clean, from Nevada. Acquired as a lot of rough that was labeled “Nevada”, we are still trying to track the location down. A well cut gem of transparent feldspar. Priced at $20/carat or $32.60/gem
16786 Sapphirine, Dk Grayish Blue, 0.82 cts pear cut measuring 8.2x5.7x2.2 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A larger size for a sapphirine. A very rare gem with only one known source for facet grade rough. Priced at $150/carat or $123.00/gem
16612 Sellaite, V Lt Yellow, 0.66 cts pear cut measuring 7.1x4.5x3.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This is a rare magnesium fluorite mineral that only occurred in gem quality from a single deposit in Brazil during the 1990’s. This gem was cut from that discovery with no new production reported in almost 15 years. A very rare opportunity to obtain one of nature’s rarest gems. Priced at $700/carat or $462.00/gem
15293 Sphene, Md Greenish Yellow, 3.58 cts oval cut measuring 11.3x8.8x5.2 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A very fine, near clean sphene that displays strong dispersion. Priced at $125/carat or $447.50/gem

Gallery of Additional Available Rare Gems
20% Discount On All Gems in this section until further notice!

15410 Amblygonite, Lt Yellow, 6.61 cts leaf cut measuring 17.4x10.4x6.9 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An unusual facet pattern for a rare gem. Priced at $40/carat or $264.40/gem
12873 Amblygonite, Md Lt Yellow, 6.82 cts cushion cut measuring 15.7x8.2x7.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This gem was cut by an American cutter and thus displays a strong, more attractive brilliance than those cut in Brazil. Priced at $35/carat or $238.70/gem
16613 Anatase, Md Yellowish Brown, 1.27 cts oval cut measuring 8.6x4.8x3.3 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. This is a larger size and very transparent gem for anatase. Priced at $300/carat or $381.00/gem
12820 Apatite, Md Yellow, 22.76 cts Portuguese oval cut measuring 18.9x16.2x11.6 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. A beautiful, bright yellow gem in a large size for an apatite from this location. Priced at $50/carat or $1,138.00/gem
15236 Apatite, Md Yellow, 23.04 cts oval cut measuring 20.8x15.3x10.9 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. A large apatite of excellent color and cutting for this location. Priced at $30/carat or $691.20/gem
16610 Apatite, Md Yellow, 4.70 cts oval cut measuring 11.7x9.1x6.7 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. A well cut gem from the classic location for yellow apatite in Mexico. Priced at $20/carat or $94.00/gem
7054 Apatite, Dk Green, 5.86 cts cushion cut measuring 11.8x8.7x6.7 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A top green apatite of darker tone. Priced at $35/carat or $205.10/gem
10287 Apatite, Lt Pinkish Brown, 10.06 cts oval cut measuring 16.5x11.4x8.2 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. a larger apatite of fine pinkish champagne color. Priced at $25/carat or $251.50/gem
15414 Apatite, Md Golden, 5.75 cts trilliant cut measuring 12.1x12.0x6.5 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. This gem displays a very slight pinkish overtone under incandescent light. A well cut, inexpensive gem. Priced at $25/carat or $143.75/gem
16162 Aragonite, V Lt Yellow, 15.37 cts oval cut measuring 20.0x14.6x9.2 mm, eye clean, from the Czech Republic. A larger gem cut from this calcium carbonate mineral. Priced at $20/carat or $307.40/gem
14484 Aragonite, Lt Yellow, 17.40 cts lozenge cut measuring 19.5x12.4x9.2 mm, eye clean, from Czech Republic. A fine, large gem of this calcium carbonate mineral. Priced at $20/carat or $348.00/gem
13672 Axinite, Md Dk Orangish Brown, 2.76 cts pear cut measuring 10.6x6.8x6.2 mm, lt incl, from Russia. Axinite mineral specimens are well known from Russia but gems are much less common. This gem displays a fine orangish brown color with a light inclusion. Priced at $70/carat or $193.20/gem
16608 Bastnaesite, Md Dk Orange, 1.17 cts cushion cut measuring 5.2x4.9x3.4 mm, eye clean, from Pakistan. A very rare gem in a 1+ carat size. Priced at $350/carat or $409.50/gem
9341 Barite, Lt Brownish Yellow, 2.94 cts oval cut measuring 9.3x7.4x4.9 mm, v lt incl, from Carlin, Nevada. A rare gem that is found in one of the largest gold mines in the world at Carlin, Nevada. Priced at $25/carat or $73.50/gem
16324 Benitoite, Md Dk Blue, 0.70 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 6.5x3.8x3.2 mm, eye clean, from California. A rare gem that is currently climbing in price as the only know source is no longer producing. Priced at $1,800/carat or $1,260.00/gem
16549 Benitoite, Md Dk Blue, 0.42 cts round brilliant cut measuring 4.5x2.8 mm, eye clean, from California. These gems are becoming more and more rare from the sources we traditionally relied on. This gem is exceptional in its intense blue color. Priced at $1,000/carat or $420.00/gem
16037 Benitoite, Md Dk Blue, 0.21 cts round brilliant cut measuring 3.7x2.4 mm, eye clean, from California. A very brilliant benitoite of fine clarity. Priced at $600/carat or $126.00/gem
16556 Benitoite, Md Dk Intense Blue, 0.11 cts round brilliant cut measuring 3.0x1.7 mm, eye clean, from California. This gem displays the optimal color for benitoite. Well cut and clean we have several of these exceptional gems to offer. Priced at $400/carat or $44.00/gem
15423 Brazilianite, Md Greenish Yellow, 3.29 cts cushion cut measuring 13.7x6.7x4.1 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A fine brazilianite with only very slight inclusions. Priced at $60/carat or $197.40/gem
16396 Calcite, Md Yellow, 13.31 cts pear cut measuring 23.9x13.4x18.1 mm, eye clean, from Gallatin, Montana. A well cut calcite from an uncommon location. Priced at $12/carat or $159.72/gem
15297 Calcite, Md Yellow, 83.65 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 28.3x19.1 mm, v lt incl, from Kazakastan. A large, well cut gem from this source for fine, yellow calcite. Priced at $8/carat or $669.20/gem
15999 Cassiterite, Md Dk Brown, 1.48 cts oval cut measuring 6.5x4.6x3.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An unusual gem that is cut from ore that is mined for its tin content. Priced at $90/carat or $133.20/gem
14944 Celestite, Lt Gray, 6.61 cts oval cut measuring 17.8x15.1x11.6 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A rare gem cut from the fine crystals found in celestite geodes from Madagascar. Priced at $40/carat or $264.00/gem
16364 Cuprite, Md Intense Metallic Red, 1.21 cts pear cut measuring 7.2x4.2x2.9 mm, v lt incl, from Zaire. The price of faceted cuprite has risen dramatically during the past few years as the source for most of the world’s gem grade rough in no longer producing. Priced at $150/carat or $181.50/gem
16554 Cuprite, Dk Metallic Red, 0.94 cts round cut measuring 5.0x3.0 mm, eye clean, from Zaire. A rare, transparent copper mineral with deep red color that is obscured by the metallic luster. Priced at $90/carat or $84.60/gem
12307 Danburite, Md Lt Yellow, 20.57 cts cushon cut measuring 19.2x16.2x9.0 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A very large danburite for a gem from Sri Lanka. Priced at $60/carat or $1,234.20/gem
14606 Danburite, Md Yellowish Gold, 8.71 cts fancy cushion brilliant cut measuring 14.0x 10.6x8.6 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very well cut danburite displaying natural, untreated, yellow color. Priced at $50/carat or $435.50/gem
16541 Danburite, Md Yellowish Orange, 7.05 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 14.4x11.1x7.9 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A very well cut gem of fine clarity and size. Priced at $50/carat or $352.50/gem
16032 Danburite, Md Yellow, 2.42 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x7.5x5.5 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A bright yellow danburite of fine cutting. Priced at $50/carat or $121.00/gem
15435 Danburite, Md Yellowish Orange, 5.43 cts fancy round brilliant cut measuring 11.9x7.0 mm, eye clean, from Russia. We acquired this gem for its unusual cut. Priced at $50/carat or $271.50/gem
16544 Danburite, Md Yellowish Orange, 2.67 cts oval brilliant cut measuring 10.8x7.1x5.9 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A well cut gem with fine amber color. Priced at $35/carat or $93.45/gem
16062 Danburite, Colorless, 2.72 cts oval cut measuring 11.0x8.4x5.1 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. A popular, durable rare gem from Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Production from the mines ceased several years ago and what is available today comes from dwindling inventories. Priced at $20/carat or $54.40/gem
15841 Danburite, Colorless, 7.41 cts checkerboard oval brilliant cut measuring 13.5x11.1x9.3 mm, v lt incl, from Russia. An exceptionally well cut danburite that would make an excellent center gem accented by colored melee. Priced at $20/carat or $148.20/gem
16045 Datolite, V Lt Green, 8.57 cts princess cut measuring 11.0x10.9x9.9 mm, v lt incl, from Russia. This is an unusual cut for a rare gem such as datolite. The quality of the cut and the size makes this an exceptional gem. Priced at $80/carat or $685.60/gem
15484 Datolite, V Lt Green, 6.62 cts pear cut measuring 16.7x9.7x7.1 mm, eye clean, from Russia. Datolites are very rare as clean gems in this size. A well cut gem for the collector. Priced at $70/carat or $463.40/gem
15487 Datolite, Colorless, 3.47 cts pear cut measuring 18.9x12.7x10.6 mm, v lt incl, from Russia. A well cut datolite from the location that produces much of the world’s gems. Priced at $40/carat or $138.80/gem
16336 Datolite, Colorless, 4.81 cts cushion brilliant cut measuring 10.1x10.1x7.3 mm, eye clean, from Russia. We added this gem to our inventory due to its fine clarity and excellent cut. A datolite worthy of the finest collections. Priced at $80/carat or $384.80/gem
15434 Datolite, V Lt Green, 6.04 cts oval cut measuring 13.0x10.4x7.3 mm, eye clean, from Russia. A very rare, eye clean datolite with fine cutting. Most of these gems occur with light to very light inclusions. Priced at $60/carat or $362.40/gem
14691 Datolite, V Lt Green, 2.15 cts oval cut measuring 9.8x7.1x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from Russia. A very pale green rare gem that we have seen produce from only a handful of locations around the world. Priced at $50/carat or $107.50/gem
10431 Dolomite, Lt Yellow, 14.41 cts oval cut measuring 22.1x14.2x7.4 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A larger dolomite of fine clarity and light yellow color. Priced at $35/carat or $504.35/gem
16363 Dolomite, Lt Yellow, 1.60 cts pear cut measuring 12.2x6.5x3.5 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A fine example of this magnesium calcium carbonate mineral that has been cut into a gem. Priced at $50/carat or $80.00/gem
16637 Ekanite, Md Dk Green, 3.65 cts emerald cut measuring 9.6x7.9x5.4 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This is a slightly radioactive gem that should be relegated to a collection. An unusual gem that we have seen only found in Sri Lanka. Priced at $60/carat or $219.00/gem
16232 Ekanite, Md Dk Yellowish Green, 3.56 cts pear cut measuring 11.6x10.2x5.4 mm, eye clean (hazy), from Sri Lanka. We had this gem on hold for another customer and are now returning it to our inventory. A rare gem with radioactivity that should be relegated to a collection and not worn. Priced at $50/carat or $178.00/gem
2078 Enstatite, Dk Orangish Brown, 3.77 cts oval cut measuring 13.7x8.3x5.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A deep, coffee color gem of fine cutting and clarity. Priced at $25/carat or $94.25/gem
15415 Euclase, Lt Yellow, 2.66 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x7.88x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A rare beryllium gem of both fine color and clarity. Priced at $90/carat or $239.40/gem
16221 Fibrolite, Md Lt Bluish Gray, 1.61 cts round cut measuring 7.8x3.9 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A very fine quality Sri Lankan fibrolite. Priced at $70/carat or $112.70/gem
16197 Fibrolite, Md Bluish Gray, 1.58 cts oval cut measuring 9.2x5.0x3.9 mm, lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This is a native cut gem of rare Sri Lankan fibrolite. This gem comes with a crystal specimen as part of the price. Priced at $50/carat or $79.00/gem and crystal
16434 Fluorite, Colorless, 4.16 cts oval cut measuring 12.8x10.1x5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Crystal Peak, Colorado. We do not see a large amount of facet grade fluorite from the crystal pockets of this location. A rare colorless fluorite in a good size for the collector. Priced at $12/carat or $49.92/gem
16201 Fluorite, Colorless, 2.83 cts cushion cut measuring 9.6x7.6x5.2 mm, eye clean, from Crystal Peak, Colorado. A well cut colorless fluorite from the mineral location in Colorado that produces some of the finest amazonite and smoky quartz specimens in the world. Priced at $12/carat or $33.96/gem
15475 Fluorite, Md Yellow, 12.57 cts fan cut measuring 23.1x15.2x7.7 mm, v lt incl, from India. A bright color in an unusual cut for a fluorite. Priced at $6/carat or $74.42/gem
12466 Fluorite, Colorless, 3.99 cts trilliant cut measuring 11.2x11.1x6.0 mm, eye clean, from Crystal Peak, Colorado. A well cut, colorless fluorite from a classic Colorado mineral and gem location. Priced at $10/carat or $39.90/gem
16611 Fluornatromicrolite, Dk Green, 0.93 cts trilliant cut measuring 5.3x5.2x2.5 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. This mineral has only recently been recognized as a separate mineral from microlite. A dark green rare gem of very limited availability. Priced at $600/carat or $558.00/gem
16647 Fosterite, Colorless, 0.36 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 4.3x2.9 mm, eye clean, from Burma. A rare, colorless member of the olivine mineral series. Priced at$150/carat or $54.00/gem
16604 Herderite, Colorless, 5.20 cts trilliant cut measuring 12.5x10.2x8.0 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A rare colorless herderite of fine cutting and clarity. Priced at $80/carat or $416.00/gem
7339 Herderite, Md Lt Greenish Yellow, 7.29 cts skewed trilliant cut measuring 20.9x11.1x5.7 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. A larger gem for herderite in a skewed trilliant or “leaf” cut. Priced at $90/carat or $656.10/gem
15816 Herderite, Md Gray, 0.92 cts emerald cut measuring 7.6x4.5x3.1 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. A smaller herderite of gray body color and a very slight purplish overtone under incandescent light. Priced at $80/carat or $73.60/gem
16106 Kornerupine, Md Greenish Gold, 3.74 cts trilliant cut measuring 10.0x10.0x6.6 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. This is a larger size for a kornerupine that displays a medium greenish gold color in a calibrated, trilliant cut. A gem destined for a very unique pendant. Priced at $30/carat or $112.20/gem
16026 Kornerupine, Md Lt Greenish Gold, 3.03 cts oval cut measuring 10.5x8.1x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A bright golden kornerupine with a slight greenish overtone. These gems are durable enough for most jewelry settings. Priced at $30/carat or $90.90/gem
16271 Kornerupine, Lt Greenish Gold, 2.30 cts oval cut measuring 9.4x6.7x5.5 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. Kornerupines are one of our favorite rare gems in that they offer sufficient durability for setting in jewelry and are reasonably price for the person who wants something exotic without being expensive. This gem meets all these criteria. Priced at $25/carat or $57.50/gem
16587 Kornerupine, Md Dk Golden Green, 5.16 cts oval cut measuring 12.0x9.0x6.7 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A larger kornerupine in a popular color for this gem specie. Priced at $40/carat or $206.40/gem
16015 Kornerupine, Md Dk Grayish Green, 1.67 cts oval cut measuring 9.0x7.0x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. Next to Sri Lanka, Madagascar is the next most prolific producer of facet grade kornerupine. A rare gem that often displays colors that are unique to kornerupine. Priced at $30/carat or $50.10/gem
16241 Labradorite, Lt Yellow, 12.71 cts rhombus cut measuring 21.0x13.2x8.1 mm, eye clean, from Mexico. A custom cut labradorite in a designer pattern. Priced at $15/carat or $190.65/gem
15917 Labradorite, Lt Yellow, 2.87 cts pear cut measuring 14.7x7.8x4.8 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A bright gem from the same deposit that produces sunstone. An inexpensive, native American gemstone. Priced at $12/carat or $34.44/gem
14301 Labradorite, Lt Golden Yellow, 2.34 cts trilliant cut measuring 9.3x9.2x5.9 mm, eye clean, from Oregon. A well cut golden yellow member of the feldspar family that was mined at the same deposits as sunstone. Priced at $15/carat or $35.10/gem
16600 Londonite, Colorless, 0.43 cts round brilliant cut measuring 4.7x3.0 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A close relative to rhodizite that can be separated only by chemical composition. Priced at $400/carat or $172.00/gem
15995 Microlite, Md Intense Yellow, 0.52 cts oval cut measuring 4.4x3.5x2.3 mm, lt incl, from Brazil. A transparent gem of intense yellow color. This gem specie rarely occurs cleaner than this gem. Priced at $400/carat or $208.00/gem
16353 Olmiite, Md Orange, 1.96 cts oval cut measuring 8.8x7.2x4.7 mm, semi- transparent, from South Africa. A close relative of poldervaarite, some of these minerals are semi-transparent enough for faceting. Priced at $300/carat or $588.00/gem
16505 Opal, Md Lt Yellow, 2.51 cts trilliant cut measuring 10.6x10.6x6.4 mm, v lt incl, from Oregon. A Juniper Ridge gemstones of fine yellow color and very light haze. Priced at $40/carat or $100.40/gem
16093 Orthoclase, Md Yellow, 9.34 cts cushion cut measuring 14.5x12.3x9.2 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A member of the feldspar family with most of the world’s supply of facet grade orthoclase originating in Madagascar. Priced at $18/carat or $168.12/gem
16092 Orthoclase, Md Yellow, 7.02 cts cushion cut measuring 13.5x11.6x8.1 mm, eye clean, from Madagascar. A faceted member of the feldspar family. This gem displays an intense, medium yellow hue. Priced at $18/carat or $126.36/gem
16068 Orthoclase, Md Yellow, 9.60 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 14.2x10.8 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A bright yellow member of the feldspar family that is well cut and contains only a very minor inclusion. Priced at $18/carat or $172.80/gem
16361 Phenacite, V Lt Yellow, 9.21 cts oval cut measuring 15.3x11.6x8.5 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. An impressive phenacite in size and clarity with a slight tint of yellow color present. Priced at $60/carat or $552.60/gem
16577 Phosphophyllite, Md Lt Bluish Green, 1.27 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x5.9x4.3 mm, v lt incl, from Bolivia. An extremely rare and very popular gem for its fine bluish green color. Priced at $1,500/carat or $1,905.00/gem
16313 Plagioclase Feldspar, Md Yellow, 84.17 cts diamond step cut measuring 51.4x30.8x16.0 mm, v lt incl, from the Chino Volcanic Field, California. This is a very large gem for both a plagioclase feldspar and for the location. Priced at $15/carat or $1,262.55/gem
16675 Plagioclase Feldspar, Md Golden Brown, 2.39 cts trilliant cut measuring 9.9x9.9x5.1 mm, eye clean, from Nevada. A transparent and clean member of the feldspar family. Priced at $15/carat or $35.85/gem
16699 Plagioclase Feldspar, Md Yellowish Brown, 2.10 cts oval cut measuring 9.9x7.8x4.9 mm, eye clean, from Nevada. A potassium rich feldspar from a location who’s exact location we are trying to pin down. Priced at $18/carat or $37.80/gem
14355 Powellite, V Lt Yellow, 2.58 cts oval cut measuring 9.1x7.0x4.5 mm, eye clean, from India, An extremely rare tungsten mineral with very fine clarity. Priced at $400/carat or $1,032.00/gem
16344 Prehnite, Md Intense Yellow, 3.64 cts oval cut measuring 11.1x8.9x5.8 mm, semi-transparent, from Australia. We saw a fabulous piece of jewelry at the Denver Show that was set with intense yellow prehnites. This gem is equal in color and quality to the one we saw and hope if finds a similar setting. Priced at $35/carat or $127.40/gem
15377 Prehnite, Lt Greenish Yellow, 2.45 cts oval cut measuring 10.0x7.9x4.6 mm, semi-transparent, from Mali. One of the few gems that originate in Mali besides the famous grandite garnets. An attractive gem without the intense color of Australian prehnites. Priced at $30/carat or $73.50/gem
16340 Rhodochrosite, Md Orangish Pink, 1.19 cts antique cushion cut measuring 6.8x4.5x4.1 mm, v lt incl, from South Africa. A bright and clean gem of this highly sought after mineral. Priced at $200/carat or $238.00/gem
16222 Rhodochrosite, Md Intense Orangish Pink, 7.11 cts shield cut measuring 14.4x9.6x7.5 mm, lt incl, from South Africa. A striking American cut gem of exceptional color and size. Priced at $200/carat or $1,422.00/gem
16586 Rhodochrosite, Md Orangish Pink, 1.04 cts oval cut measuring 7.0x5.4x3.1 mm, eye clean, from South Africa. The rich color of this rare gem makes it very popular with collectors. Due to its softness and fragile nature (cleavage) it should not be set in jewelry without extreme care and skill. Priced at $250/carat or $260.00/gem
15992 Rhodonite, Md Intense Pinkish Red, 1.66 cts oval cut measuring 12.2x4.2x3.4 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. An extremely rare gem that occurs in facetable qualities in only a few locations in the world. This is a long oval gem with fine clarity and exceptional color. Priced at $400/carat or $664.00/gem
16735 Richterite, V Lt Yellow, 2.92 cts oval cut measuring 10.4x8.6x5.0 mm, eye clean, from Burma. A very rare gem that made an appearance on the market about two years ago when a small deposit of this facet grade rough was discovered and cut. Priced at $300/carat or $876.00/gem
16293 Sapphirine, Md Dk Grayish Blue, 1.00 cts trilliant cut measuring 6.5x6.5x3.2 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A sapphirine in over a carat is size is rare. This gem displays a medium dark color tone which is unusual for a sapphirine of this size. Priced at $200/carat or $200.00/gem
16105 Sapphirine, Dk Greenish Blue, 0.99 cts trilliant cut measuring 6.6x6.6x3.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A rare sapphirine that comes in just below a carat in size making if much less expensive per carat than carat size gems. Priced at $150/carat or $148.50/gem
16292 Sapphirine, Dk Grayish Blue, 1.04 cts oval cut measuring 8.0x5.7x2.8 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A rare sapphirine in over a carat in size. Priced at $200/carat or $208.00/gem
16220 Scapolite, Md Purplish Pink, 5.75 carats oval cut measuring 14.4x10.5x6.8 mm, eye clean, from Burma. This is a rare color for scapolite no matter where it is found. A fine, clean gem of attractive color. Priced at $60/carat or $347.40/gem
14386 Scapolite, Md Lt Golden Yellow, 2.53 cts pear cut measuring 11.0x7.2x6.6 mm, eye clean, from Tajikistan. A well cut gem from a country well known for its gem production. Priced at $25/carat or $63.25/gem
16230 Scapolite, Md Yellow, 15.71 cts calf's head cut measuring 16.9x13.6x12.0 mm, eye clean, from Tanzania. This is an unusual cut for any gem and indicates careful, custom cutting in this case. Priced at $25/carat or $392.75/gem
14684 Scheelite, Md Intense Orange, 3.42 cts oval cut measuring 8.6x6.6x4.6 mm, v lt incl, from China. An intense orange scheelite with exceptional color for this rare gem specie. Priced at $90/carat or $307.80/gem
16266 Scheelite, Lt Yellow, 1.54 cts oval cut measuring 6.7x5.0x3.8 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A well cut and clean gem that should display a strong fluorescence under ultraviolet light. Priced at $30/carat or $46.20/gem
13105 Sillimanite, Lt Gray, 4.61 cts oval cut measuring 11.3x8.7x6.2 mm, eye clean, from India. A larger size for a clean sillimanite. Priced at $30/carat or $138.30/gem
16736 Simpsonite, Md Brownish Yellow, 0.66 cts trilliant cut measuring 4.4x4.4x2.5 mm, translucent, from Brazil. A very rare phosphate mineral that rarely appears on the market as a faceted gem. Priced at $300/carat or $198.00/gem
11486 Sinhalite, Dk Brown, 14.91 cts cushion cut measuring 15.0x14.5x7.5 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A dark brown gem of this borate mineral that was once thought to be brown peridot. Priced at $50/carat or $745.50/gem
16589 Sinhalite, Md Dk Orangish Brown, 5.06 cts emerald brilliant cut measuring 15.7x8.0x4.3 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A darker color for a sinhalite in a nice size for a collection or to be set in jewelry. Priced at $30/carat or $151.80/gem
16640 Sinhalite, Md Golden Yellow, 4.64 cts oval cut measuring 11.0x9.2x6.0 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. An inexpensive rare gem that is well suited for setting in jewelry. Priced at $30/carat or $139.20/gem
15307 Sinhalite, Md Golden Yellow, 4.21 cts oval cut measuring 12.5x9.7x5.2 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. A popular rare gem for its durability and fine color. This gem displays a strong yellow hue with a slight golden overtone. Priced at $40/carat or $168.40/gem
16282 Sinhalite, Md Lt Golden, 1.25 cts round flower brilliant cut measuring 6.7x3.7 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. An unusual rare gem that is durable enough for setting in jewelry. Priced at $25/carat or $31.25/gem
16160 Sinhalite, Md Lt Golden Brown, 1.03 cts antique cushion cut measuring 6.9x5.1x3.4 mm, v lt incl, from Sri Lanka. A carat size, well cut sinhalite. Priced at $25/carat or $25.75/gem
12135 Sinhalite, Md Lt Yellowish Brown, 2.29 cts cushion cut measuring 8.0x6.8x4.9 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. These gems were identified as brown peridot due to their similar qualities up until the 1950’s. Now known to be a separate gem species they are found in very few locations throughout the world. Priced at $30/carat or $68.70/gem
16348 Smithsonite, Md Intense Bluish Green, 4.21 cts trilliant cut measuring 9.4x9.3x6.2 mm, semi-transparent, from Mexico. A hazy gem due to the fibrous nature of the mineral. This gem displays the intense color of a cuprian tourmaline without the high price. Priced at $80/carat or $336.80/gem
16489 Sphalerite, Md Greenish Yellow, 2.33 cts oval cut measuring 9.0x7.1x4.4 mm, v lt incl, from Green Mountain, Colorado. A fine Colorado sphalerite from this location known for producing sphalerites in a wide range of colors. Priced at $40/carat or $93.20/gem
15887 Sphalerite, Md Greenish Yellow, 2.35 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.8x4.8 mm eye clean, from Bulgaria. A well cut and clean Bulgarian sphalerite that displays a very highly desired color for sphalerite. Priced at $25/carat or $58.75/gem
15085 Sphalerite, Md Dk Yellow/Orange, 9.83 cts fancy cushion cut measuring 12.5x12.5x8.9 mm, v lt incl, from Bulgaria. A well cut and attractive, particolor sphalerite from this source known for fine gems. Priced at $40/carat or $393.20/gem
16659 Sphalerite, Md Greenish Yellow, 2.67 cts antique cushion cut measuring 8.2x6.7x4.7 mm, lt incl, from Green Mountain, Colorado. This location has been known for many years as producing gem grade sphalerite yet it is difficult to find references for it. A fine gem of a color very similar to Bulgarian sphalerites. Priced at $30/carat or $80.10/gem
16490 Sphalerite, Dk Brownish Orange, 3.42 cts antique cushion cut measuring 9.4x7.1x5.3 mm, lt incl, from Green Mountain, Colorado. Another sphalerite from this location in a very different color. Priced at $30/carat or $102.60/gem
15188 Sphalerite, Md Yellowish Green, 2.11 cts rhombus cut measuring 7.1x5.4x3.8 mm, v lt incl, from Bulgaria. A bright green sphalerite in an unusual cut. Priced at $40/carat or $84.40/gem
15886 Sphalerite, Md Greenish Yellow, 1.73 cts round brilliant cut measuring 7.7x3.8 mm, v lt incl, from Bulgaria. A bright and well cut sphalerite. Priced at $30/carat or $51.90/gem
15723 Sphene, Md Brownish Yellow, 2.10 cts trilliant cut measuring 8.0x8.0x5.3 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. We acquired the parcel containing this gem because of the strong dispersion displayed by each gem in it. The dispersion in this gem is accentuated by the unusual cut. Priced at $60/carat or $126.00/gem
15359 Sphene, Md Brownish Yellow, 5.08 cts oval cut measuring 12.3x9.4x5.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A larger, well cut sphene that displays fine dispersion. Priced at $125/carat or $635.00/gem
15758 Sphene, Md Brownish Yellow, 3.25 cts oval cut measuring 10.6x7.2x5.8 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. Another fine sphene of exceptional clarity and very strong dispersion. Priced at $90/carat or $292.50/gem
15710 Sphene, Md Yellow Green, 1.88 cts pear cut measuring 10.4x6.7x4.4 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. An exceptional sphene in color and cut with strong dispersion. Priced at $60/carat or $112.80/gem

16103 Sphene, Md Greenish Yellow, 1.78 cts oval cut measuring 8.4x6.4x4.8 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A well cut and very dispersive sphene. Priced at $50/carat or $89.00/gem
15786 Sphene, Md Orangish Yellow, 5.92 cts oval cut measuring 13.5x9.4x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A larger sphene displaying strong dispersion. Priced at $150/carat or $888.00/gem
15763 Sphene, Md Intense Yellow, 4.34 cts oval cut measuring 11.4x8.2x6.3 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A large sphene of very fine color and dispersion. Priced at $125/carat or $542.50/gem
15360 Sphene, Md Yellow, 5.29 cts antique cushion cut measuring 10.8x10.3x5.7 mm, v lt incl, from Madagascar. A bright yellow sphene with a very difficult to see very light inclusion and excellent dispersion. Priced at $125/carat or $661.25/gem
13225 Spodumene, Colorless, 57.35 cts emerald cut measuring 30.3x18.2x10.8 mm, eye clean, from Brazil. This gem was a fine medium green when we acquired it. Alas, like many of the green spodumenes offered as “hiddenites” it faded over time to colorless. Priced at $10/carat or $573.50/gem
15116 Taaffeite, Md Dk Purplish Pink, 1.22 cts oval cut measuring 6.3x5.3x4.2 mm, eye clean, from Sri Lanka. This is the cleanest taaffeite we have ever offered and also displays the finest color we have seen in a Sri Lankan taaffeite. Priced at $900/carat or $1,098.00/gem
16040 Topazolite Garnet, Md Brownish Yellow, 0.36 cts round cut measuring 4.0 mm in diameter, v lt incl, from Russia. A rare member of the garnet family and closely related to demantoid garnets. Priced at $200/carat or $72.00/gem
16539 Topazolite Garnets (2), Md Brownish Yellow, 1.10 cts round brilliant cuts measuring 4.8x3.3 mm, v lt incl, from Russia. A well matched pair of these rare members of the andradite garnet family. Priced at $150/carat or $165.00/pair of gems
16040 Topazolite Garnets (2), Md Dk Yellow, 0.70 cts round brilliant cuts measuring ~4.0 mm in diameter each, v lt incl, from Russia. A matching pair of these rare members of the garnet family. Priced at $200/carat or $140.00/pair of gems
16041 Topazolite Garnet, Md Dk Yellow, 0.27 cts round brilliant cut measuring 3.7x2.5 mm, lt incl, from Russia. This gem does not have the brownish overtone that is so common in most topazolites. Priced at $150/carat or $40.50/gem
5980 Triphyllite, Md Dk Orangish Brown, 4.32 cts emerald cut measuring 11.1x7.7x5.1 mm, v lt incl, from Brazil. A larger triphyllite that displays a strong color shift from daylight to incandescent light. Priced at $60/carat or $259.20/gem