Amethyst | Aquamarine | Chalcedony | Indicolite | Iolite | Larvikite |Opal | Tourmaline
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| Amethyst (Moh's scale 7) is a popular gemstone well known for it’s deep regal purple to lilac color. It is also known as a calming gemstone and superstition claims that it will protect the wearer against drunkenness! It’s no wonder since Amethyst is translated from the Greek word “amethystos” or almost literally “not drunken”. Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the sixth wedding anniversary gemstone. Found in alluvial deposits and in geodes, Brasilian Amethyst is world famous for being some of the finest anywhere. | ||
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Weight: 6.27 ct Size: 12.50 mm Shape: Cushion |
Clarity: Almost loupe clean Enhancement: Unknown Origin: Brasil Product ID: ae1112 Price: $35 |
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| Aquamarines (Moh's scale 7.5) are the blue to slightly green member of the beryl family of minerals. The lively blue to blue-green colors makes this one of the most sought after gemstones. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. Mineros (miners) often find Aquamarine specimens in streambed gravel deposits known as cascalhos. High quality Aquamarine is also found as yard long hexagonal crystals. Most Aquamarine is heat treated in order to enhance the color. | ||
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Type: Aquamarine Weight: 0.73 ct Size: 6.78 mm Shape: Trillion Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Almost loupe clean Enhancement: Natural gemstone Origin: Tatu Mine, MG, Brasil Product ID: aq1117 Price: $150 |
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Type: Aquamarine Weight: 1.19 ct Size: 5.45 x 9.42 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Almost loupe clean Enhancement: Natural gemstone - heat treated Origin: Minas Gerais, Brasil Product ID: aq1115 Price: $60 |
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Type: Aquamarine Weight: 2.36 ct Size: 7.45 x 12.33 mm Shape: Pear Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Almost loupe clean Enhancement: Natural gemstone Origin: Tatu Mine, MG, Brasil Product ID: aq1116 Price: $500 |
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Type: Aquamarine Weight: 2.74 ct Size: 8.23 x 9.04 mm Shape: Cushion Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Almost loupe clean Enhancement: Natural gemstone - heat treated Origin: Minas Gerais, Brasil Product ID: aq1114 Price: $135 |
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Type: Aquamarine Weight: 4.08 ct Size: 11.42 mm Shape: Trillion Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Almost loupe clean Enhancement: Natural gemstone - heat treated Origin: Brasil Product ID: aq1113 Price: $400 |
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Type: Aquamarine Weight: 7.45 ct Size: 11.28 x 14.01 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Almost loupe clean Enhancement: Natural gemstone - heat treated Origin: Minas Gerais, Brasil Product ID: aq1112 Price: $800 |
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Type: Aquamarine Weight: 16.64 ct tw Size: 11.28 x 14.01 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Almost loupe clean Enhancement: Natural gemstone - heat treated Origin: Minas Gerais, Brasil Product ID: aq1111 Price: $1600 |
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Type: Aquamarine Weight: 0.76 ct Size: 4.81 x 7.70 mm Shape: Oval |
Clarity: Almost loupe clean Enhancement: Natural gemstone - heat treated Origin: Minas Gerais, Brasil Product ID: aq8311 Price: $37 |
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Blue Chalcedony is a highly sought after form of cryptocrystalline Quartz. These gemstones are naturally blue and not dyed like so much other Chalcedony material on the market today. The subtle blue color is certainly pleasing to the eye. With the natural crystal on one side and polished on the back, these select pieces of Blue Chalcedony will provide a special look to many types of jewelry. |
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Type: Blue Chalcedony Weight: 10.94 ct Size: 14.53 x 17.15 mm Shape: Freeform Cut: Natural |
Clarity: Opaque Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Turkey Product ID: chd8121 Price: $16 |
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Type: Blue Chalcedony Weight: 16.35 ct Size: 17.52 x 19.05 mm Shape: Freeform |
Clarity: Opaque Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Turkey Product ID: chd8123 Price: $24 |
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Blue. Green. Red. Yellow. Orange. Pink. Bi-Color and even Tri-Color – Tourmalines (Moh's scale 7.5) are available in a wide range of colors unmatched by few gemstones. Pedra Bonita offers everything from Rubillite (red pink) to Indicolite (blue) to Paraiba (green blue) Tourmaline. Cat’s-eye Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline and unique carvings are also available: plus a few other shades ranging from red to yellow to green! Tourmaline is the alternative birthstone for October. |
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Type: Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 1.08 ct Size: 5.77 x 7.42 mm Shape: Trillion |
Clarity: Loupe clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Minas Gerais, Brasil Product ID:t1111 Price: $100 |
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| Iolite (Moh's scale 7) is also named Water Sapphire, Cordierite or Dichroite. Iolite has been worn for centuries and derives its name from “Ios” - the Greek word for violet. Due to it’s strong pleochroism, ancient Vikings used Iolite for navigation on cloudy days. The gemstone acted as a polarizing filter and allowed the ancient sailors to determine the position of the sun. The soft blue color makes it a very attractive gemstone. Iolite is the 21st anniversary gemstone. Brasilian Iolite is a natural gemstone that has not been treated in any manner. | ||
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Type: Iolite Weight: 0.42 ct Size: 5.00 mm Shape: Round Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Eye clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1112 Price: $15 |
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Type: Iolite Weight: 0.86 ct Size: 5.18 x 7.81 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Loupe clean to almost loupe clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1113 Price: $25 |
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Type: Iolite Weight: 0.73 ct Size: 5.32 x 7.43 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Loupe clean to almost loupe clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1114 Price: $20 |
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Type: Iolite Weight: 0.61 ct Size: 5.04 x 7.08 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Eye clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1115 Price: $20 |
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Type: Iolite Weight: 0.71 ct Size: 4.50 x 8.50 mm Shape: Pear Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Loupe clean to almost loupe clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1116 Price: $20 |
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Type: Iolite Weight: 0.92 ct Size: 5.79 x 8.09 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Loupe clean to almost loupe clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1119 Price: $30 |
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Type: Iolite Weight: 1.23 ct Size: 6.18 x 9.48 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Loupe clean to almost loupe clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1120 Price: $35 |
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Type: Iolite Weight: 1.34 ct Size: 6.16 x 8.45 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Loupe clean to almost loupe clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1121 Price: $40 |
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Type: Iolite Weight: 3.03 ct tw Size: 6.96 x 8.96 mm Shape: Oval Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Loupe clean to almost loupe clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1118 Price: $90 |
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Type: Iolite Weight: 4.97 ct Size: 8.27 x 10.44 mm Shape: Oval |
Clarity: Loupe clean to almost loupe clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Virgo Landia, MG, Brasil Product ID: i1122 Price: $150 |
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Larvikite shows a range of blues from light to dark with many areas of a chatoyant-like appearance. When you move the stone, small patches have a really cool and unique iridescence. Other names for Larvikite include Black Moonstone, Blue Norwegian Moonstone, Marina Blue and Blue Pearl Fjord. |
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Type: Larvikite Weight: 120.00 ct Size: 28.68 x 47.24 mm Shape: Tongue |
Clarity: Opaque Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Larvik, Norway Product ID: lk8322 Price: $35 |
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Upala. Opallios. Opalus. Opala. Opals (Moh's scale 6) have been known by many names throughout history. In ancient India, Opal was called the Goddess of the Rainbow since it has so many beautiful colors. Our Blue Opals are direct from the mine in Peru. With the Blue Opals, the rich blue to blue green color and uniqueness of each gemstone offers an excellent value. The Andean or Peruvian Opals are available with Dendretic inclusions. Opal is the birthstone for October. |
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Type: Andean Blue Opal Weight: 17.69 ct Size: 11.26 x 22.26 mm Shape: Mixed |
Clarity: Opaque Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Peru Product ID: ob1110 Price: $44 |
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| Blue. Green. Red. Yellow. Orange. Pink. Bi-Color and even Tri-Color – Tourmalines (Moh's scale 7.5) are available in a wide range of colors unmatched by few gemstones. Pedra Bonita offers everything from Rubillite (red pink) to Indicolite (blue) to Paraiba (green blue) Tourmaline. Cat’s-eye Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline and unique carvings are also available: plus a few other shades ranging from red to yellow to green! Tourmaline is the alternative birthstone for October. | ||
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Type: Paraiba Tourmaline Weight: 0.11 ct Size: 2.83 x 3.35 mm Shape: Trillion Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Eye clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Brasil Product ID: pt603 Price: $100 |
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Type: Tourmaline Weight: 0.59 ct Size: 3.37 x 12.71 mm Shape: Long pear Cut: Brilliant |
Clarity: Eye clean Enhancement: None - 100% natural Origin: Minas Gerais, Brasil Product ID: t8315 Price: $53 |
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Conversion Chart
100 points = 1 carat, 5 carats = 1 gram, 28 grams = 1 ounce, 16 ounces = 1 pound
25.4 mm = 1"
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