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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Lot #0 (Sale Order 1 of 92)
This lot is not for sale. Some pretty nice gemstones in this auction. We've pictured these stones in high magnification to show all the features of the stones. Most of the flaws and imperfections seen in the pictures won’t be seen by the naked eye. These stones are mostly eye clean. And some scuffing on the facet edges is also visible that isn't visible to the naked eye. These gems are almost all VVS clarity and jewelry grade. Most gemstones sold online are not jewelry grade. The cuts are poor and the color is washed out. Genuine, jewelry grade gems are expensive and rare, which is why most of the gems in this auction are rather small. We encourage you to compare our gemstones with other auction houses. You'll see a clear difference in quality. We've tried to put lots together that will be perfect for making jewelry pieces. That's why a lot of the lots are arranged into matched pairs. All gems sold in this auction are natural, mined from the earth gemstones, unless specifically labeled "Synthetic" in the title or description of the lot. When do our best to fully describe these gems, as well as any treatments they have. We don't try to pass off synthetics as the real thing. There are a lot of companies out there selling synthetics as genuine gemstones, so be careful where you buy. All of our gems are checked by a certified gemologist, and most have slight natural inclusions of some kind, verifying that they're real. Unlike many auction companies, we take extremely high magnification pictures to fully show the stone. We don't hide anything, so you can bid with confidence. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ben, our certified gemologist prior to bidding.
Black Onyx Cushion Cut 4.01 ct
Lot #1 (Sale Order 2 of 92)
• Very Fine single stone... • Cushion Cut... • Beautiful color and radiance...Deep midnight black coloring... • 4.010 cts... • Untreated stone
Colombian Green Fluorite 13.40 ct
Lot #2 (Sale Order 3 of 92)
• Really Nice single stone... • Big Oval Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance...Checkerboard Top Cut... • 13.400 cts... • Untreated stone...
9.06 Carat Matched Pair of Blue Sapphire
Lot #3 (Sale Order 4 of 92)
Untreated stones
2.81 Carat Cushion Checkerboard Cut Pink Sapphire
Lot #4 (Sale Order 5 of 92)
This Sapphire has been clarity enhanced, which is very common for Sappire
0.47 Carat Matched Pair of Very Rich Amethyst
Lot #5 (Sale Order 6 of 92)
Perfect color to these stones. Very rich. Untreated stones.
Amethyst Teardrop 4.95 ct
Lot #6 (Sale Order 7 of 92)
• Fantastic single stone... • Teardrop Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance...Gorgeous... • 4.950 cts... • Untreated stone...
Amethyst Cushion Cut 6.02 ct
Lot #7 (Sale Order 8 of 92)
• Amazing single stone... • Cushion Cut, Checkerboard... • Beautiful color and radiance...This is one of my personal favorites... • 6.020 cts... • Untreated stone...
Green Amethyst 7.46 ct
Lot #8 (Sale Order 9 of 92)
• Very Fine single stone... • Teardrop Shaped...Checkerboard Top... • Beautiful color and radiance... • 7.460 cts... • Untreated stone...
6.33 Carat Pear Checkerboard Cut Ruby
Lot #9 (Sale Order 10 of 92)
Untreated stone.
2.27 Carat Midnight Blue Sapphire
Lot #10 (Sale Order 11 of 92)
Untreated stone.
1.15 Carat Matched Pair of Top Color Garnets
Lot #11 (Sale Order 12 of 92)
Wow, what vibrant color to these Garnets. Very fine. One has a tiny ding. But since the stones are so small as is, it's barely noticeable. Untreated stones.
Amazing Smokey Quartz 7.42 ct
Lot #12 (Sale Order 13 of 92)
• Amazing Fine single stone... • Round Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance...The sparkle to this stone is just fantastic - an impressive gem... • 7.420 cts... • Untreated stone...
Amethyst 2.22 ct
Lot #13 (Sale Order 14 of 92)
• Very Fine single stone... • Emerald Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance... • 2.220 cts... • Untreated stone...
0.95 Carat Top Quality Amethyst Heart
Lot #14 (Sale Order 15 of 92)
Wow, just a great Amethyst here. Perfectly cut and great color. Heart shapes are expensive and rare because they're very difficult to cut and require specialized tools. Untreated stone.
0.70 Carat Matched Pair of Fine Moonstones
Lot #15 (Sale Order 16 of 92)
Very nice matched pair of Moonstones here. Very clear, which is rare and a bright sheen of color on each. Untreated stones.
61.52 Carat Fine Dendritic Opal
Lot #16 (Sale Order 17 of 92)
Fine example of a Dendritic Opal, also called "Snow Scene Opal" because of how it resembles a snowy winter scene. Untreated stone.
1.00 Carat Matched Pair of Top Color Citrines
Lot #17 (Sale Order 18 of 92)
Just phenomenal color to these Citrines. One of them has a small ding, which is barely noticeable because of the already small size of the stones. Untreated stones.
Ruby 1.07 ct
Lot #18 (Sale Order 19 of 92)
• Superb single stone... • Emerald Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance...Great looking stone... • 1.070 cts... • This Ruby has been glass filled, which is a common clarity enhancer for open market Rubies
Green Amethyst Barrel Shaped Matched Pair 18.93 ct
Lot #19 (Sale Order 20 of 92)
• Superb Matched Set... • Barrel Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance...Great looking stone... • 18.930 cts... • Untreated stone
Ruby 1.58 ct
Lot #20 (Sale Order 21 of 92)
• Fine single stone... • Teardrop Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance... • 1.580 cts... • This Ruby has been glass filled, which is a common clarity enhancer for open market Rubies
14.76 Carat Very Nice Lightly Colored Smoky Quartz
Lot #21 (Sale Order 22 of 92)
Very nice color to this Smoky Quartz, which is also often referred to as Champagne. Untreated stone.
1.17 Carat Very Fine Checkerboard Cut Garnet
Lot #22 (Sale Order 23 of 92)
Just great color to this Garnet. Very well cut also. Untreated stone.
Tanzanite 0.31 cts
Lot #23 (Sale Order 24 of 92)
• Fantastic single stone... • Trillion Cut... • Beautiful color and radiance...This is just a fantastic stone with marvelous sparkle - very nice... • 0.310 cts... • Untreated stone...
0.82 Carat Fine Matched Pair of Orange Tourmalines
Lot #24 (Sale Order 25 of 92)
Orange is a rare color for Tourmaline. These stones have a great look. Untreated stones.
3.21 Carat Fine Ametrine
Lot #25 (Sale Order 26 of 92)
Great Ametrine here. Untreated stone.
Lemon Citrine 10.0 ct
Lot #26 (Sale Order 27 of 92)
• Very Fine single stone... • Emerald Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance... • 10.00 cts... • Untreated stone...
5.44 Carat Fine Oval Cut Citrine
Lot #27 (Sale Order 28 of 92)
Untreated stone.
3.17 Carat Nice Tourmalinated Quartz
Lot #28 (Sale Order 29 of 92)
Because Quartz is a common mineral, sometimes other gems will grow right up inside of it. In this case, tiny needles of Black Tourmalines grew all over inside this Quartz crystal, creating this unique and beautiful form of gemstone known as Tourmalinated Quartz. Untreated stone.
1.52 Carats of Nice Tourmaline
Lot #29 (Sale Order 30 of 92)
Untreated stones.
0.65 Carat Matched Pair of Richly Colored Emeralds
Lot #30 (Sale Order 31 of 92)
Very fine color to these Emeralds. Well matched. One has a tiny ding, which is barely noticeable because the stones are already small. Untreated stones.
4.61 Carat Oval Cut Black Spinel
Lot #31 (Sale Order 32 of 92)
Wow, large example of a Spinel. Untreated stone.
0.47 Carat Matched Pair of Very Fine, Possibly Synthetic Antique Blue Sapphire
Lot #32 (Sale Order 33 of 92)
Because of the size, these are difficult to test for natural origin. But we conferred with another gemologist in the downtown jewelry district and they told us the antique Sapphire like this is worth about the same regardless of whether it's natural or synthetic. Because of the fact that so much Synthetic Sapphire was used during the Art Deco period of jewelry, antique Sapphire like this is highly sought after regardless of whether its natural or synthetic.
22.50 Carat Fine Marquise Cut Smoky Quartz
Lot #33 (Sale Order 34 of 92)
Untreated stone.
2.48 Carat Fine Checkerboard Cut Citrine
Lot #34 (Sale Order 35 of 92)
Untreated stone.
Lemon Citrine Oval 15.27 ct
Lot #35 (Sale Order 36 of 92)
• Superb single stone... • Oval Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance...Great looking stone... • 15.270 cts... • Untreated stone
1.93 Carat Matched Pair of Round Cut Star Diopside
Lot #36 (Sale Order 37 of 92)
Untreated stones.
1.57 Carat Fine Round Cut Orange Garnet
Lot #37 (Sale Order 38 of 92)
Untreated stone.
0.81 Carat Nice Blue Green Tourmaline
Lot #38 (Sale Order 39 of 92)
One of the more expensive colors for Tourmaline. Green with a secondary Blue. Untreated stone.
Amethyst Cushion Cut Matched Set 3.56 ct
Lot #39 (Sale Order 40 of 92)
• Superb Matched Pair of stones... • Cushion Cut Checkerboard Top...Wow, what a great set of stones... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 3.560 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
Green Amethyst Matched Pair 12.89 ct
Lot #40 (Sale Order 41 of 92)
• Very Fine Matched Pair of stones... • Teardrop Shaped... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 12.890 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
Smokey Quartz Matched Set 20.02 ct
Lot #41 (Sale Order 42 of 92)
• Very Fine Matched Pair of stones... • Oval Shaped... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 20.020 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
0.88 Carat Very Fine Australian Opal
Lot #42 (Sale Order 43 of 92)
Bright Colors. Untreated stone.
1.15 Carat Very Fine Australian Opal
Lot #43 (Sale Order 44 of 92)
Another fine Opal. Great colors. Untreated stone.
Smokey Quartz Matched Set 8.43 ct
Lot #44 (Sale Order 45 of 92)
• Fantastic Matched Pair of stones... • Round Shaped... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 8.430 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
Amethyst Emerald Cut Matched Set 4.66 ct
Lot #45 (Sale Order 46 of 92)
• Very Fine Matched Pair of stones... • Emerald Shaped... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 4.660 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
4.89 Carat Fine Oval Cut Mystic Topaz
Lot #46 (Sale Order 47 of 92)
Nice Topaz here. Mystic Topaz is a color enhanced stone.
Cushion Cut Citrine 5.92 ct
Lot #47 (Sale Order 48 of 92)
• Jewelry Grade single stone... • Cushion Cut.. - WOW!!! • Beautiful color and radiance - gorgeous stone... • 5.920 cts... • Untreated stone..
2.25 Carat Very Fine Matched Pair of Sky Blue Topaz
Lot #48 (Sale Order 49 of 92)
Fine, fancy cut stones. All Blue Topaz have been heated and irradiated to get their color. 100% of the Blue Topaz on the market have been treated this way.
Round Citrine Matched Pair 3.19 ct
Lot #49 (Sale Order 50 of 92)
• Very Fine Matched Pair of stones... • Round Shaped... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 3.190 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
15.30 Carat Fine Oval Cut Lemon Citrine
Lot #50 (Sale Order 51 of 92)
Great stone. Untreated stone.
8.91 Carat Very Nice Heart Shaped Citrine
Lot #51 (Sale Order 52 of 92)
Just a great Citrine here. Untreated stone.
1.96 Carat Phenomenal Oval Cut Peridot
Lot #52 (Sale Order 53 of 92)
Just a very fine Peridot here. Top cut and color. Untreated stone.
12.19 Carat Very Nice Oval Cut Moonstone
Lot #53 (Sale Order 54 of 92)
Wow, large example of a Moonstone with great color sheen. Untreated stone.
Smokey Quartz Matched Pair 17.9 ct
Lot #54 (Sale Order 55 of 92)
• Very Fine Matched Pair of stones... • Teardrop Shaped... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 17.900 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
Tanzanite Trillion Cut Matched Pair .53 ct
Lot #55 (Sale Order 56 of 92)
• Superb Matched Pair of stones... • Trillion Cut... • Vibrant color and radiance...Just a really pretty set of stones... • 0.530 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
0.86 Carat Matched Pair of Fine Pear Cut Chrome Diopside
Lot #56 (Sale Order 57 of 92)
Top Green color to these stones. Just a great matched pair of Chrome Diopside. Untreated stones.
0.67 Carat Very Fine Cushion Cut Chrome Diopside
Lot #57 (Sale Order 58 of 92)
Top Green color. Just a great Chrome Diopside. Untreated stone.
Lemon Citrine Matched Set 17.86 ct
Lot #58 (Sale Order 59 of 92)
• Very Fine Matched Pair of stones... • Fancy Cut...Rectangular Shape...Checkerboard Top...... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 17.860 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
1.43 Carat Matched Parcel of Fine Blue Sapphire
Lot #59 (Sale Order 60 of 92)
Great matched parcel here. Great Blue color. Seems to be untreated because of the visible color zoning but these stones are too small to test for 100% with our equipment.
3.59 Carat Fantastic Cushion Cut Blue Topaz
Lot #60 (Sale Order 61 of 92)
Great Topaz here. Just a fine stone. All Blue Topaz have been heated and irradiated to get their color. 100% of the Blue Topaz on the market have been treated this way.
Wow, what an amazing Smoky Quartz here! Untreated stone.
Matched Pair of Citrines Set into 10k Gold
Lot #62 (Sale Order 63 of 92)
These either came out of a bracelet or a set of earrings.
Blue Sapphire 6.69 ct
Lot #63 (Sale Order 64 of 92)
• Very Fine single stone... • Oval Shaped... • Beautiful color and radiance... • 6.690 cts... • Treated stone...Heated/Glass Filled...
50.86 Carat Very Fine Chocolate Opal Rough
Lot #64 (Sale Order 65 of 92)
Wow, what a large and colorful piece of Chocolate Opal here. Vibrant colors. Untreated stone.
8.86 Carat Fine Topaz Heart
Lot #65 (Sale Order 66 of 92)
Very neat and unique Topaz heart here. Has a hole drilled in the corner to hang it diagonally from a chain. All Blue Topaz have been heated and irradiated to get their color. 100% of the Blue Topaz on the market have been treated this way.
2.53 Carat Very Rich and Vibrant Ruby
Lot #66 (Sale Order 67 of 92)
Wow, what a Ruby here. This Ruby has been clarity enhanced with lead bearing glass, which is a very common treatment for Rubies.
3.08 Carat Matched Pair of Fine Aquamarines
Lot #67 (Sale Order 68 of 92)
Great Aquamarines. Untreated stones.
Sterling Silver and Citrine Ring
Lot #68 (Sale Order 69 of 92)
Nice ring. Genuine Citrine. Stamped 925.
47.07 Carat Top Quality Labradorite
Lot #69 (Sale Order 70 of 92)
Just a great Labradorite here with a fine color pattern like Zebra stripes. Untreated stone.
5.87 Carat Large and very nicely colored Rhodolite Garnet
Lot #70 (Sale Order 71 of 92)
Just a great Garnet here. Untreated stone.
2.67 Carat Phenomenal Scissor Cut Peridot
Lot #71 (Sale Order 72 of 92)
Just an exceptional Peridot here. Screaming to be set into a piece of fine jewelry. Untreated stone.
1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Lot #72 (Sale Order 73 of 92)
This coin was labeled as uncirculated and we're not coin experts but it seems to have just a touch of wear. This coin contains 90% silver, making its melt value at right around $6 as of the time of this listing. The numismatic value is far greater.
1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Lot #73 (Sale Order 74 of 92)
This coin was labeled as uncirculated and we're not coin experts but it seems to have just a touch of wear. This coin contains 90% silver, making its melt value at right around $6 as of the time of this listing. The numismatic value is far greater.
1.34 Carat Matched Pair of Very Fine Opals
Lot #74 (Sale Order 75 of 92)
Just a great matched pair here. Lots of bright color. Untreated stones.
10.66 Carat Very Fine Oval Star Ruby
Lot #75 (Sale Order 76 of 92)
Wow, what a large and beautiful Star Ruby here! Nice six ray star. Untreated stone.
7.24 Carat Fancy Laser Cut Amethyst Heart
Lot #76 (Sale Order 77 of 92)
Just a great Amethyst here. Very finely cut. Untreated stone.
Green Amethyst Oval Matched Pair 16.94 ct
Lot #77 (Sale Order 78 of 92)
• Very Fine Matched Pair of stones... • Oval Cut Checkerboard Cut Top... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 16.940 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
60.78 Carat Huge!! Trillion Cut Lemon Citrine
Lot #78 (Sale Order 79 of 92)
Wow, what a gem! Just beautiful in every way. Untreated stone.
1.08 Carat Paraiba Colored Blue-Green Tourmaline
Lot #79 (Sale Order 80 of 92)
Great Tourmaline here. Might be copper bearing, which could make it exceptionally valuable. We don't have the equipment to test for copper so our loss could be your gain. Untreated stone.
Citrine Cushion Cut Matched Pair 12.0 ct
Lot #80 (Sale Order 81 of 92)
• Very Fine Matched Pair of stones... • Cushion Cut Checkerboard Cut Top... • Vibrant color and radiance... • 12.00 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
2.44 Carat Phenomenal Aquamarine
Lot #81 (Sale Order 82 of 92)
Just a great Aquamarine here. Perfectly cut with lots of facets and has a nice Seafoam Blue-Green color. Untreated stone.
4.37 Carat Matched Pair of Exceptional Scissor Cut Peridot
Lot #82 (Sale Order 83 of 92)
Just a top quality matched pair of Peridot here. Perfect color and cut. A few small inclusions but nothing major. Untreated stones.
25.15 Carat Amazing Semi Black Honeycomb Opal
Lot #83 (Sale Order 84 of 92)
This Opal is amazing. Has the highly sought after Honeycomb pattern. Has a few cracks but if it didn't, this Opal could be worth many thousands of dollars. As it is, it's still worth many hundreds, if not over a thousand. Untreated stone.
Pink Tourmaline .35 ct
Lot #84 (Sale Order 85 of 92)
• Very Fine Tourmaline... • Teardrop Shaped... • Vibrant color and radiance…Just a precious and desirable shape and color... • 0.350 cts TOTAL... • Untreated stones...
11.81 Carat Pear Cut Mexican Opal
Lot #85 (Sale Order 86 of 92)
Wow, what an Opal here!! Mexican Opals are highly sought after because of their bright Orange base color. Usually, Mexican Opals have no color play to them, but this Opal has very nice color play all over the surface of the stone. Highly valuable Opal. This Opal is transparent with a whitish core, which gives it a really interesting look. Untreated stone.
3.59 Carat Phenomenal Octagon Cut Peridot with Paperwork
Lot #86 (Sale Order 87 of 92)
Just a top quality Peridot here. Perfectly colored and clean internally. You aren't going to find a larger, nicer Peridot anytime soon. Untreated stone. This Peridot comes with the pictured paperwork.
10.10 Carat Phenomenal Green Aquamarine with Paperwork
Lot #87 (Sale Order 88 of 92)
Amazing Aquamarine here!! Very fine Green color, which is rare for Aquamarine. One of the strongest Greens we've seen. Untreated stone. This Aquamarine comes with the pictured paperwork.
38.08 Carat Very Fine Pear Cut Amethyst with Paperwork
Lot #88 (Sale Order 89 of 92)
Wow, what an Amethyst here. Huge!! Beautiful stone. Untreated stone. This Amethyst comes with the pictured paperwork.
7.05 Carat Superb Pear Cut Opal with Paperwork
Lot #89 (Sale Order 90 of 92)
Just a top quality Opal here. Lots of bright color. Has a very strong "Rolling Fire" which just means that the Opal exhibits strong and varied color as it's turned in the light. Very rare and valuable Opal. Untreated stone. This Opal comes with the pictured paperwork.
103.40 Carat Set of Old Stock, Appraised Citrines
Lot #90 (Sale Order 91 of 92)
Just a top quality set of Citrines here. We looked up the company that did this appraisal to make sure they're legitimate. It's surprising how many appraisals there are out there that aren't accurate at all, with heavily overinflated values and a lack of disclosure on treatments that affect value. But this company has done a good job with both their valuation and their description. $30 per carat for great quality Citrines might even be a little low of a valuation. But you'll also notice that this appraisal is from 1986, so it's very likely that these gemstones are worth more now than they were when first appraised. You be the judge. This is your opportunity to own a fantastic set of gems with paperwork for pennies on the dollar. Untreated stones.
14.18 Carat Set of Old Stock and Appraised Rubies
Lot #91 (Sale Order 92 of 92)
Just an absolutely beautiful set of Rubies here with Appraisal. We looked up the company that did this appraisal to make sure they're legitimate. It's surprising how many appraisals there are out there that aren't accurate at all, with heavily overinflated values and a lack of disclosure on treatments that affect value. But this company has done a good job with both their valuation and their description. $440 per carat for top quality Rubies might even be a little low of a valuation. But you'll also notice that this appraisal is from 1986, so it's very likely that these gemstones are worth more now than they were when first appraised. You be the judge. This is your opportunity to own a fantastic set of gems with paperwork for pennies on the dollar. The appraisal doesn't mention anything about treatments and Rubies this small are difficult to test for. But because these are old stock Rubies, they definitely haven't been treated with the modern glass filling or other clarity enhancements that have hit the market recently. More than likely, if these stones have been treated at all, it's just with a gentle heat, which almost all Rubies have been treated with. Gentle heat is almost impossible to test for and doesn't really affect the value because it's such a standard and commonplace treatment.
