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“Royal” gem specialist — Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds + + +
Treasures created by nature — nothing synthetic!
Solid investment gems.
Each gem has been personally checked with a 10 x loupe
Each gem sold for over R200 comes with a presentation case
Just Jewels fully supports and seeks to abide by the Bidorbuy Gemsellers guide which can be found at http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/static/help/GemstoneSellingGuidelines.html
Sphalerite is a Rare collectors gem that has a dispersion rate OVER 3 TIMES THAT OF DIAMOND!!! (It sparkles even MORE than a diamond!!)
That is why in the hand or in a jewelry setting, this gem can easily be mistaken for a DAZZLING HOT Orange diamond. It is predominantly Brilliant Orange and the actual gem is FAR Far better than the pictures.
Larger gem quality material is rare and most clean gem quality/cuttable crystals are small. Collectors pay a premium for gems over 1 carat. The gem is classed as VS1. Sphalerite fits into the GIA category 3 clarity list where the gems are by nature included. You can read about these clarity categories at http://www.khazargems.com/purchasing2.asp
Under 10 x magnification there is a VS chip to the girdle - you can just see it in these magnified pictures at bottom right. This is not easily seen with the naked eye and could easily be hidden in a jewelry setting. Do not let the VS1 put you off - This gem is STUNNING as it is. If you have never bought Sphalerite - you will NOT be dissapointed in this gem- GUARENTEED!
Sphalerite departs from diamond in its hardness – it is rated as 5 on the Moh’s scale and as such should not be set in any piece of jewelry that will be worn regularly. It is much better set into a pendant or brooch.
You can read about sphalerite on the Web or look at Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphalerite.
STARTING AT R260 - NO RESERVE
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Information:
SIZE: 7.3 x 6.0mm (2.60 Ct)
QUALITY: VS1 , Excellent cut/polish, AAA+++ Orange Diamantine Fire
ORIGIN: Salamander, Spain
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:
Delivery options:
[1] Registered mail - R19.00
[2] P.O.Box or Post Office counter to counter delivery (overnight speed services) - R49.00
[3] Insured door to door delivery. Courier within 24hrs-48hrs, Mon-Fri - R90.00
[4] Overseas delivery: ( from approx R120 - R300)E-mail seller for specifics