Gem stones

Markf

Markf

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Looking for advice from some gem enthusiasts. Many years ago i bought some cut gemstones including malachite, aquamarine, citrine, amethyst, amber and star rubies. Looking to know if they are worth anything.
 
Hi and welcome,
Without pics of their sizes, quality and conditions posted, it’s anyone’s guess…

could range from $1 to $1M by the sounds of it…
 
I didnt see the star ruby there, the rest carry a small value only but more if set into stones (of course this costs). Aquamarine is probably the best of these lots, they look clean always hard verifying loose gemstones so usually have to discount accordingly as the alternative is going to a gemologist and cases like this the gems are worth less than the cost to get certified.
 
1for1 said:
I didnt see the star ruby there, the rest carry a small value only but more if set into stones (of course this costs). Aquamarine is probably the best of these lots, they look clean always hard verifying loose gemstones so usually have to discount accordingly as the alternative is going to a gemologist and cases like this the gems are worth less than the cost to get certified.
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Thanks for that 1for 1.
 
Markf said:
Looking for advice from some gem enthusiasts. Many years ago i bought some cut gemstones including malachite, aquamarine, citrine, amethyst, amber and star rubies. Looking to know if they are worth anything.
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Sounds like you’ve got a nice collection of gemstones there! The value can depend on several factors like the size, clarity, color, and cut quality of each stone. For example, aquamarine and amethyst are fairly common but can still be worth a decent amount if they have good color and clarity. Citrine and malachite are usually more affordable but can have value depending on the uniqueness of the piece.

Amber can vary widely in price depending on whether it contains inclusions (like trapped insects) or its age. Star rubies are a bit more rare, so they could potentially hold higher value, especially if the star effect (asterism) is clear and well-defined.

I’d suggest getting them appraised by a certified gemologist if you’re curious about their actual market value. A reputable jeweler or gemstone dealer should also be able to give you a more accurate estimate.
 
Hi MarkF, I am a returning member from ten years ago and for the life of me I can't remember my username and so I am starting again. I am a gemmologist and I get jewellery made "wholesale" from an amazing guy who sends things to Hong Kong to get made - they are more skilled than any jewellery or setter here. The stones are all small - and that is not a good or bad thing, but when it comes to jewellery, setting is expensive. I am charged between $15-$100 per stone (based on its size and the type of setting needed) because some are straightforward while others are labor intensive to set. So when it comes to gems, especially this size, they are going to be in bracelets (like a tennis bracelet) so setting becomes expensive, along with the gold content and even courier costs are so much these days. I personally don't see any "gemmy" pieces there... ones that make your heart stop so to speak.... while they are lovely and are fun to look at, none are "investment" and so there is a place in Sydney called "O'Neill's" and they are the popular supplier for small stones like your stones. They do calibrated (that means standard sizes for settings) and if you wanted to sell them you may like to see if they are interested? Otherwise there are gem meets where you may want to buy a table and try to sell some. So if I was looking to buy, I need to always factor in the "costs" of manufacture... courier ($80x2), casting costs, 3D printing the wax mould, gold costs, labor costs in general, setting costs and then GST on that. Which means if you want a jeweller to buy them as a total lot, that will be harder as they may want one or two for specific needs because they often don't hold a lot of stock unless they have a specific client in mind.
 
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