http://facetroughgemstones.com http://facetroughgemstones.com/efeeds/sugilite.xml en-us Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:06:06 -0500 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:06:06 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Edgeio publishing script for oSCommerce 1.2 http://facetroughgemstones.com/gem-store/product_info.php/products_id/2132 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:06:06 -0500 http://facetroughgemstones.com/gem-store/product_info.php/products_id/2132 Pretty nice top high grade polished loose natural gem stones stringing beading material Lovely purple pink SUGALITES teardrop shaped 8x12mm gemstone tear drops pears shaped side drilled necklace pendant beads cut shaped formed jewelry gems pieces $9.99 per singles solitaires Carat Weight : ~ 3 - 4 carats ct Size : 12 x 8 but can be larger or smaller as well as a varying higher dome height mm Color : AAA Gorgeous bright Purple pink ; these are just an incredible wonderful color ; maybe lighter or darker than the picture is showing Clarity : Semi transparent to more opaque ; some fracturing cracking possible Country of Origin : likely Africa Enhancement : None supplier stated as natural top grade - likely an African Natural gem stone Very pretty QUALITY Sugilite gem 12x8mm beads with white swirl , clouds & crackly patterns which will be a bit different for each stone - Super for pendants ... or other low cost pieces of jewelry - Drill holes are around 1mm and horizontal at the tapered pointed end - A Silicates class stone first discovered in Japan and also known as Royal Lavulite and Royal Azel - They can be lighter or darker depending on the lighting - A splendid UNIQUE cabochon for a low cost jewelry piece - The picture is representative of the various cabs from the purchased lot and showing a few of them - Colorado state mineral - This is for one gemstone - The name is derived from rose - A Manganese Carbonate Product type : Jewels - beads typically found to come strung on stands - beading gemstones are sometimes sold for metaphysical properties, healing, and zodiac astrology reasons / purposes - cut and polished by cabbers lapidary cutters or tumbled from cabbing grade rough into gem stones and then do drilling to make the hole - sometimes beads are made / created from lower grade rough Use : Jewelry necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings, charms etc.Use good lighting behind, in front and sides when taking digital camera pictures ; sometimes can be backlit for the pics - Computer monitors and lighting can cause the stone photos to vary with hues / tones - Pictures enlarged / angled to enhance the view / appearance to get the best snapshot as the loose gemstones might look in the natural state from mother nature or after being cut to help determine how they might look when placed in jewelery silver or gold settings - Stones measured with caliper tools and typically viewed under loupes - Some items easier to photograph with facets more difficult , try to capture ok ~ FacetRoughGemstones.com North American Colorado CO Sales license dealer - Selling colored finished polished and raw uncut lapidary earth rough gems etc. from around the world for Artisans, Crafters, Cutters, SilverSmiths, GoldSmiths and Jewelers - We strive to supply sterling service from our online shop / store 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed USD 9.99 May 21, 2010 ]]> listing for sale city:City state:CO zip:ZIP country:USA Misc-Beads Gem-Beads http://facetroughgemstones.com/gem-store/product_info.php/products_id/3031 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:06:06 -0500 http://facetroughgemstones.com/gem-store/product_info.php/products_id/3031 Gemstone bottle Tiny miniature rough chips tumbled polished purple black Sugilite with typical black Manganese and some areas of the brown Bustamite rough - A Silicates class stone first discovered in Japan and also known as Royal Lavulite and Royal Azel - small mini itty bitty corked Gems in a Bottles gem stones glass collectors jars for crafts or decorative knick knacks display shelf or case Raw uncut melee accent faceting cabbing cabochon lapidary cabs jewelry specimen grade chunks bits pieces Could be used as educational science class school room project real genuine natural untreated samples , collectibles very unique home decor gifts , wire wrapping etc. With glass always use safety caution, packed in plastic bags and wrapped with bubble wrap, should inspect first before handling. $2.99 Carat Weight : total including bottle is ~ 19.50 carats ct 3.90 grams gr ; bottle with plug / top / stopper / lid is approximately 7.45 carats 1.47 grams so the gems are around 12 carats Size : top to bottom of the jar including the cork lid ~ 27.35 x 11.30 mm - see mm ruler below Color : purple black brown Clarity : Opaque Country of Origin : Africa Enhancement : None raw uncut untreated - African Natural gem stone Mini Sugilite gemstones unlabeled bottle which is nearly filled to the brim that could go on a decoration knick knack display case or used for other purposes - Could add a liquid like witch hazel to make these very tiny stones stand out more or could create a pendant by sealing cap ; you will receive what is shown in the picture ; possible to have a few other stones mixed in Product type : Jewels Use : For Jewelry , gem trees or a crafts project - not drilled ; the rubber plastic white like lid with a round hole for a bail to be added is not glued on Use good lighting behind, in front and sides when taking digital camera pictures ; sometimes can be backlit for the pics - Computer monitors and lighting can cause the stone photos to vary with hues / tones - Pictures enlarged / angled to enhance the view / appearance to get the best snapshot as the loose gemstones might look in the natural state from mother nature or after being cut to help determine how they might look when placed in jewelery silver or gold settings - Stones measured with caliper tools and typically viewed under loupes - Some items easier to photograph with facets more difficult , try to capture ok ~ FacetRoughGemstones.com North American Colorado CO Sales license dealer - Selling colored finished polished and raw uncut lapidary earth rough gems etc. from around the world for Artisans, Crafters, Cutters, SilverSmiths, GoldSmiths and Jewelers - We strive to supply sterling service from our online shop / store 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed USD 2.99 May 21, 2010 ]]> listing for sale city:City state:CO zip:ZIP country:USA Gem-Bottles Crafts-Woods-Gifts