Hey Stackers - check out this tasty natural untreated 3.5ct tourmaline from Mozambique - just got a new photo rig. 1for1
That is absolutely stunning, what's something like that worth? I never collected gemstones but I really like that
Not much mate, its only a rough.. est $10-20? (most jewellery stores wont stock stuff like this so sourcing it is not easy) .. nor is putting a price on it. this is my only one.. not many available that I have seen (excess supply over demand). the flawless untreated gems would be worth a ship-load (like those imaged above in top image). Amazing how these come out of the ground like this, I always assumed it went through an extensive treatment to get to that look Like all gems, the bigger the more rare and more expensive. This one could be fashioned into a emerald cut possibly around 2ct but I cant say for sure TBH
sure mate, will bring it in so you can see in person next week.. will see if I have time to do another photo session... might get some pics of my latest stone pick-ups to make it worth my while
don't suppose it's for sale? new opm round? or a buff? I really like the fact it isn't super clear and I even like the cracks and flaws. What's a good source for them. saw some on eBay but not the best examples and not easy to know what your going to end up with.
Hi and thanks for your kind offer, sorry I don't know any sources for this type of gem, this was a once-off so zero chance of getting more.. just got round to getting from NZ so first opp to load into forum. I mainly purchase the included and partially opaque gems as I am not expert enough to differentiate higher grade stones etc so staying within my comfort level till I get the skills to grade Flawless gems. . its quite the specialised skill! and uber expensive at the top end of the scale!
Hang onto that welo opal Staz... Those things are like hens teeth already... Welo opals have come and gone in a decade... Translucent opals are the business