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Aquamarines 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. Matched pairs and suites available.

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Weight: 34.26 ct

Size: 18.95 x 27.40 x 6.74 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Sail

Clarity: Translucent

Enhancement: (U) - Unknown

Item: aq1401

Price: $55

Weight: 44.89 ct

Size: 27.80 x 29.14 x 7.10 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Crescent

Clarity: Translucent

Enhancement: (U) - Unknown

Item: aq1402

Price: $70

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. Botryoidal, druzy and polished cabochons available as singles, matched pairs and suites. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 9.65 ctw

Size: 9.29 x 18.89 x 3.98 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Trapezoid

Clarity: Translucent

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: chd8130

Price: Sold

A relatively new discovery in the gemstone world, Charoite is a rare very complex mineral only found in the Sakha Republic of Russia. Orange tinaksite combined with black hematite plus the swirling almost fibrous appearance create a unique gem that is unlike any other. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 39.14 ct

Size: 21.12 x 41.33 x 6.03 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Sail

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: chr0906

Price: $30

Lapis Lazuli has been admired and used for jewelry for over 6,000 years. Lazurite, hauyne, sodalite and noselite contribute to the stunning blue color. While Afghanistan is the classic producer of Lapis Lazuli, the Blue Wrinkle Mine in Colorado produced small amounts during the 1970's and 1980's. These are unique gemstones from uncommon location. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 16.34 ct

Size: 17.01 x 27.82 x 5.13 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Gunnison County, Colorado

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: lp0901

Price: $25

Weight: 22.65 ct

Size: 16.90 x 24.40 x 6.92 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Shield

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Gunnison County, Colorado

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: llp0905

Price: $35

Weight: 40.18 ct

Size: 16.43 x 37.42 x 9.63 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon

Shape: Sail

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Gunnison County, Colorado

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: lp0907

Price: $60

Weight: 53.07 ct

Size: 18.63 x 35.04 x 9.86 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Gunnison County, Colorado

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: lp0908

Price: $75

Weight: 20.22 ct

Size: 19.06 x 19.74 x 6.65 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Gunnison County, Colorado

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: lp0103

Price: $30

Weight: 46.23 ct

Size: 25.88 x 26.53 x 8.91 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon

Shape: Trillion

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Gunnison County, Colorado

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: lp0106

Price: $70

Type: Opal

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Peru

Price: $5 per carat

Upala. Opallios. Opalus. Opala. Opals have been known by many names throughout history. In ancient India, Opal was called the Goddess of the Rainbow since it sparkles with 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. (Return to Top)

Shattuckite is a colorful blend of bright blue Azurite and green Chrysocolla. Both minerals are often found with copper bearing ore. Azurite was used for years as a pigment by artist until it was discovered the lovely blue would turn green. All of these gemstones were cut from the same piece of rough and display a nice variety of blues and greens. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 14.70 ctw

Size: 19.24 x 14.22 x 3.22 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Trapezoid

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sha0902

Price: Sold

Weight: 18.60 ctw

Size: 16.42 x 18.21 x 2.95 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Trapezoid

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sha0903

Price: $25

Weight: 24.24 ctw

Size: 20.76 x 23.62 x 3.13 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Trapezoid

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sha0904

Price: Sold

Weight: 33.13 ct

Size: 18.01 x 32.05 x 6.96 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sha1603

Price: Sold

Weight: 67.98 ct

Size: 31.55 x 36.87 x 7.65 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Trillion

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sha1605

Price: Sold

Weight: 61.55 ct

Size: 23.65 x 48.36 x 7.56 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Sail

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sha1606

Price: $30

Sugilite is a red-violet gemstone from the Wessels Mine in the Kalahari Desert of Namibia. Combined with Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise, Sugilite fits the bill for modern, cutting edge jewelry. A silicate mineral colored by manganese, Sugilite is one of the few opaque purple or violet stones available on the market. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 21.98 ct

Size: 17.86 x 24.50 x 6.24 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Shield

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Namibia

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sug0913

Price: $65

Weight: 27.95 ct

Size: 17.24 x 34.25 x 6.19 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Namibia

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sug0916

Price: $85

Weight: 33.98 ct

Size: 20.09 x 32.18 x 6.13 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Shield

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Namibia

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sug0917

Price: $100

Type: Tiffany Stone

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Juab County, Utah

Price: $15-$150 per stone

Tiffany Stone is a very rare gemstone also known as Bertrandite or Opalized Fluorite. The lilac to deep purple colors are interspersed with areas of warm yellows, reds and oranges contrasting with veins of black and brown. Originally found at the Brush-Wellman mine, Volkswagen sized crystals - easily worth several hundred thousand dollars - are now discarded as a nuisance. (Return to Top)

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. Bright Star Gemstones 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. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 4.97 ct

Size: 9.63 x 12.88 x 5.00 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Slightly Included

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: t1402

Price: Sold

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5 carats = 1 gram

28 grams = 1 ounce

16 ounces = 1 pound

25.4 mm = 1"

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