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A Diamantine Demantoid Garnet pear!
Garnet has been known since ancient times, but demantoid was only discovered Russia in 1853. Later discoveries wre made in Namibia and now Madagascar. Possessing a dispersion greater than that of diamond, it quickly became a treasured and expensive gemstone. Its dispersion (0.057) is one of the highest of all gemstones, and this is visible in demantoid's intense fire. It is classed as rare on gemmological tables and is a collectors/investors gem.
Under magnification this gem has an Excellent Cut and Finish. It is classed as SI1 and sparkles with TOP AAA+++ Diamantine Luster. Under a 10 x loupe there is no damage to any of the facets.
STARTING AT R270 - NO RESERVE
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Information:
SIZE: 7.1 x 5.3 x 2.9mm Pear Cut (0.85 Ct)
QUALITY: SI1 , Master cut/Polished, AAA+++ Fire
ORIGIN: Madagascar
TREATMENT: None
Before bidding
Please examine the picture and the description carefully. What you see in the picture and bid for, is what you get!
THE IMAGE HAS BEEN ENLARGED TO SHOW THE TINIEST DETAIL. MOST OF THE INCLUSIONS THAT MAY BE SEEN IN THE IMAGE ARE NOT VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE. THE ACTUAL GEM SIZE IS AS STATED. The winning bidder enters into a legally binding contract to purchase the item and accepts the following terms:
- You must add the cost of your choice of postage options below to your winning bid.
- Items won need to be paid for within 10 days from close of auction. To save on shipping charges auctions may be combined for as many items as can be won in 10 days from the initial winning bid.
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Delivery options:
[1] Registered mail - R20.00
[2] P.O.Box or Post Office counter to counter delivery (overnight speed services) - R55.00
[3] Insured door to door delivery. Courier within 24hrs-48hrs, Mon-Fri - R110.00
[4] Overseas delivery: ( from approx R120 - R300)E-mail seller for specifics
Demantoid by definition is always green, ranging from a very light yellowish green to nearly emerald green. Many stones have a brownish cast and much of the rough material is included. Stones with more intense green coloration are more highly valued, but lighter stones display substantially more fire. The choice of stone color or fire can therefore be a matter of personal preference, with some preferring the less valuable but more lively yellowish-green stones.
