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Treasures created by nature — nothing synthetic!
Solid investment gems.
Each gem sold for over R300 comes with
- A presentation case
- Useful information regarding your gem (including web addresses)
Sphene is highly prized as a gemstone because its exceptional dispersive power EXCEEDS that of diamond. i.e. It brings to the table (front) of the gem a fire greater than diamond as well as unique color shades.
So this striking gem sparkles even better than diamond. Over and above this it has flashes of Brilliant Red and Yellow as the gem is turned. These dispersion flashes are just hinted at in still pictures - they are dazzling, particularly in the crown facets.
Transparent specimens are noted for their strong trichroism, the three colours presented. These colours arise from trace impurities of iron and aluminium as well as rare earth metals including cerium and yttrium.
Sphene is often flawed and/or included and suitable gems are in big demand. Good quality gems are classified as rare collectors pieces. This is a SI1 gem with no damage to any of the facets. The actual gem is MUCH MUCH better than the pictures with green and orange sparkles that are not captured by the pictures.
Sphene has a hardness of 6 and is brittle and is therefore only suitable in a ring if it is in a well protected setting.
THIS DIAMANTINE SPHENE STARTING AT R190 - NO RESERVE!
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Information:
SIZE: 6.8 x 4.7 x 4.4mm Emerald Cut (1.41 Ct)
QUALITY: SI1, Excellent cut/polish, diamantine orange/green dispersion flashes
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! trong>
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
