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Malachite | Seraphinite | Serpentine | Tourmaline

Malachite is a perennial favorite of gemstone lovers due to it's bright green color. When combined alongside the blues of Azurite, the gemstones show a nice contrast of ocean hues. The complex banding highlights the ridges of each carving.

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Weight: 42.10 ct

Size: 23.60 x 26.14 x 7.58 mm

Cut: Carved Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: mac1701

Price: $60

Weight: 67.84 ct

Size: 24.97 x 25.82 x 9.34 mm

Cut: Carved Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: mac1703

Price: $95

Seraphinite or Clinochlore is a medium to forest green gemstone that can be chatoyant. Found throughout the world, Seraphinite from the Ural Mountains of Russia is one of the few sources of gem grade material. With a Mohs hardness of 2-2.5, Seraphinite is best in pendants, earrings and jewelry with protective settings. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 58.37 ct

Size: 32.72 x 57.37 x 5.15 mm

Cut: Carved Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: sfn1401

Price: $120

Type: Serpentine

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Russia

Price: $15-$45 per stone

The Russians call this type of Serpentine, "Snake Stone" for the black inclusions and patterns that resemble reptile skin. Serpentine is also known as Williamsite, some pieces show flashes of aventurescence in the cool green matrix. Russia isn't known for it's Serpentine - until now! This is another Bright Star Gemstones treasure. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

Blue. Green. Red. Yellow. Orange. Pink. Bi-Color and even Tri-Color – Tourmalines 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: 1.97 ct

Size: 4.52 x 14.12 x 3.14 mm

Cut: Baquette

Shape: Rectangle

Clarity: Very Slightly Included

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: t0908

Price: Sold

Weight: 5.25 ct

Size: 8.37 x 10.54 x 6.48 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Included

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: t8819

Price: $65

100 points = 1 carat

5 carats = 1 gram

28 grams = 1 ounce

16 ounces = 1 pound

25.4 mm = 1"

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