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Blood Quartz is one of the newest designer cabochons from Brasil. Brilliant warm tones range from yellow to orange to auburn and red. These colors are the result of internal Hematite staining captured as the quartz crystals grew over the millennium. The pictures don't do justice to the internal rainbows and range of colors.

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Weight: 13.14 ct

Size: 12.37 x 20.40 x 4.76 mm

Cut: Tablet Cabochon

Shape: Rectangle

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0902

Price: $40

Weight: 15.27 ct

Size: 17.22 x 10.36 mm

Cut: Faceted

Shape: Round

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0903

Price: $45

Weight: 17.67 ct

Size: 21.86 x 21.86 x 7.69 mm

Cut: Cabochon with Keel

Shape: Trillion

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0904

Price: $55

Weight: 13.12 ct

Size: 16.20 x 24.34 x 8.20 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Keystone

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0908

Price: $40

Weight: 29.77 ct

Size: 21.08 x 27.77 x 10.43 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Keystone

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0910

Price: $90

Weight: 15.32 ct

Size: 14.21 x 17.08 x 8.37 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Baquette

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0912

Price: $45

Weight: 17.73 ct

Size: 14.43 x 18.55 x 9.11 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Baquette

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0916

Price: $55

Weight: 33.89 ct

Size: 18.06 x 25.03 x 9.80 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Baquette

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0919

Price: $100

Weight: 33.71 ct

Size: 17.07 x 26.26 x 10.04 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Baquette

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0920

Price: $100

Weight: 8.36 ct

Size: 13.32 x 14.85 x 7.65 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Keystone

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qb0921

Price: $25

This is a fairly rare material that was mined several years ago. Like many gemstones, the mine is reportedly closed now. The golden sheaths and sprays of cacoxenite contrast against a backdrop of purple amethyst and yellow citrine. Many of the pieces have small internally healed fractures. When rotated, these display a neat rainbow effect. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 43.49 ct

Size: 26.56 x 37.78 x 6.30 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape:  Freeform

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qcc8819

Price: $45

Weight: 40.70 ct

Size: 24.84 x 35.97 x 4.02 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Antique Rectangle

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qcc9721

Price: $40

Quartz is one of the most abundant rock forming mineral with a chemical composition of SiO2. Dendretic inclusions form when small traces of Manganese impurities and other minerals such as Achinolite, Cacoxenite, Edenite, Epidote, Graphite, Goethite, Lodalite and Limonite are trapped within the Quartz. Each piece is a natural abstract work of art. Tree and plant-like patterns. Eyes. Plants floating in space. Just use your imagination! Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 45.38 ct

Size: 24.89 x 37.67 x 7.95 mm

Cut: Tablet Cabochon

Shape: Trillion

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qd8316

Price: $70

Weight: 47.00 ct

Size: 23.10 x 40.75 x 7.36 mm

Cut: Tablet Cabochon

Shape: Marquise

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qd8320

Price: $70

Weight: 196.0 ct

Size: 37.55 x 38.51 x 14.96 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon

Shape: Trillion

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qd8329

Price: $295

Weight: 28.55 ct

Size: 20.47 x 25.05 x 8.96 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon

Shape: Trillion

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qd8912

Price: $90

Quartz with Gilaite or Medusa Quartz was only discovered in 2004 and is one of the most sought after forms of quartz with Inclusions. While some sources believe the blue inclusions are Paraiba Tourmaline, the mineral is actually Gilaite. These bright blue orbs appear to float in the clear quartz. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 2.03 ct

Size: 7.99 x 8.13 x 6.41 mm

Cut: Cabochon with Keel

Shape: Trillion

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qm0902

Price: Sold

Weight: 10.05 ct

Size:  12.10 x 17.49 x 6.90 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qm0903

Price: $150

Weight: 22.75 ct

Size: 15.53 x 22.93 x 10.05 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qm0904

Price: $345

Weight: 4.96 ct

Size: 9.85 x 13.12 x 7.21 mm 

Cut: Checkerboard

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qm0905

Price: $75

Weight: 11.00 ct

Size: 11.45 x 17.00 x 6.62 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Trapezoid

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qm0907

Price: $165

Weight: 3.25 ct

Size: 9.59 x 14.15 x 5.71 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qm0908

Price: $50

Weight: 9.01 ct

Size: 11.33 x 17.58 x 6.52 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qm0910

Price: $135

Weight: 3.33 ct

Size: 10.02 x 10.20 x 7.23 mm

Cut: Cabochon with Keel

Shape: Trillion

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qm0912

Price: $50

Weight: 6.37 ctw

Size: 8.15 x 10.15 x 5.82 mm

Cut: Cabochon with Keel

Shape: Antique Rectangle

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qm0913

Price: Sold

Many people erroneously mistaken gold colored rutile for gold itself. Yet Quartz with Rutile is available with strands of silver and red also in addition to gold. One of the most popular and well known forms of Quartz with inclusions. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 10.80 ct

Size: 12.07 x 15.78 x 7.30 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr0601

Price: $35

Weight: 12.50 ct

Size: 13.00 x 13.42 x 7.81 mm

Cut: Double Sided Flat Cabochon

Shape: Trapezoid

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr0920

Price: $40

Weight: 12.00 ct

Size: 13.46 x 18.79 x 5.45 mm

Cut: Double Sided Flat Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr0921

Price: $35

Weight: 37.33 ct

Size: 17.82 x 26.34 x 11.05 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr0925

Price: $100

Weight: 210 ct

Size: 43.48 x 71.53 x 8.82 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr1301

Price: $425

Weight: 12.92 ct

Size: 15.58 x 28.13 x 4.37 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Sail

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr1601

Price: $40

Weight: 97.44 ct

Size: 36.47 x 37.22 x 19.60 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Soft Triangle

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr8335

Price: $205

Weight: 21.66 ct

Size: 21.50 x 22.89 x 8.04 mm

Cut: Flat Tablet Cabochon

Shape: Fan

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrf8713

Price: $45

Weight: 20.22 ct

Size: 13.78 x 22.39 mm

Cut: Flat Tablet Cabochon

Shape: Fan

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr8913

Price: $60

Weight: 56.85 ct

Size: 24.50 x 45.89 x 6.47 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Arrowhead

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr9313

Price: $115

Weight: 48.11 ct

Size: 16.78 x 31.65 x 7.41 mm

Cut: Tablet Cabochon

Shape: Rectangle

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qr9314

Price: $145

Weight: 41.32 ct

Size: 18.06 x 26.40 x 7.62 mm

Cut: Carved Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrc0401

Price: $85

Weight: 39.00 ct

Size: 25.13 x 24.81 x 10.91 mm

Cut: Fantasy Cut Cabochon

Shape: Keystone

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrc0702

Price: $120

Weight: 18.74 ctw

Size: 12.19 x 17.27 x 8.70 mm

Cut: Checkerboard

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrf0907

Price: $55

Weight: 21.07 ct

Size: 15.15 x 25.98 x 10.81 mm

Cut: Buff Top Cabochon

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrf0917

Price: $65

Weight: 35.21 ct

Size: 17.15 x 34.21 x 12.39 mm

Cut: Buff Top Cabochon

Shape: Teardrop

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrf0918

Price: $105

Weight: 40.21 ct

Size: 18.14 x 24.47 x 12.12 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Emerald

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrf3504

Price: Sold

Weight: 51.90 ct

Size: 21.47 x 28.08 x 12.97 mm

Cut: Faceted

Shape: Antique rectangle

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrf8314

Price: $155

Weight: 62.86 ct

Size: 17.10 x 30.30 x 10.95 mm

Cut: Inlay Cabochon Doublet

Shape: Rectangle

Clarity: Transparent/Opaque
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qri1601

Price: $150

Weight: 62.63 ct

Size: 20.04 x 39.29 x 10.59 mm

Cut: Inlay Cabochon Doublet

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Transparent/Opaque
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qri1602

Price: $200

Type: Quartz with Rutile backed with Lapis Lazuli

Enhancement: Doublet

Origin: Brasil & Afghanistan

Price: $50-$500 per stone

Ready for something different? Combining Gold Rutile Quartz with Lapis Lazuli creates a unique and very rich look. Each piece is an original work of art. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

One of the most desirable pieces of quartz is the Gold Star Rutile. The Brasilian miners (Garimpeiros) estimate for every one ton or nearly 4,500,000 carats of rutile quartz, there is one Gold Star Rutile. This makes Gold Star Rutile more rare than diamonds. Rutile itself is composed of titanium dioxide (TiO2). (Return to Top)

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Weight: 24.08 ct

Size: 21.65 x 28.36 x 5.00 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrs0953

Price: $220

Weight: 26.44 ct

Size: 19.88 x 22.10 x 6.39 mm

Cut: Tablet Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrs0954

Price: $275

Weight: 10.02 ct

Size: 13.85 x 19.48 x 6.49 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qrs8911

Price: $105

Over the years, the popularity of Quartz with inclusions has steadily increased in popularity. With affordable prices and many unique one of a kind natural gemstones, fine Brazilian Quartz offers something special for everyone. Red Lepidocrocite and black Cacoxenite inclusions are mixed with Rutile, purple Amethyst and Smoky Quartz in each piece of Multi-color Quartz. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 32.60 ct

Size: 19.79 x 26.85 x 6.01 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qmc8730

Price: $95

Weight: 34.54 ct

Size: 19.64 x 25.50 x 5.64 mm

Cut: Flat Cabochon

Shape: Rectangle

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qmc8731

Price: $105

Type: Negative Crystal Quartz

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Espirito Santo, Brasil

Price: $30-$150 per stone

Negative Crystal Quartz occurs when the growth of the crystal is completely blocked. The resulting void is completely surrounded by a second crystal growing around it. The "negative" crystal inclusion appears solid yet is actually completely empty. (Return to Top)

In order to cut a piece like this the lapideros (lapidary) shops need to find a single rutile inclusion growing along the correct axis of the quartz crystal. To make it even more difficult, most quartz is not crystal clear. There are usually veils, inclusions, growth lines and other imperfections. View these gemstones form the top and see the wonderful almost kaleidoscope pinwheel. View the gemstones form the side and the pinwheel disappears and you can see the rutile!! (Return to Top)

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Weight: 4.65 ct

Size: 10.73 x 8.54 mm

Cut: Mixed

Shape: Round

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: pw0902

Price: $50

Weight: 6.53 ct

Size: 12.42 x 9.43 mm

Cut: Mixed

Shape: Round

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: pw0903

Price: $70

Brasil is world famous for the Quartz deposits. Pyrite (and Marcasite) are secondary minerals in igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock formations. While Pyrite and Marcasite are chemically identical (FeS2), Pyrite is the more commonly known mineral. It is often known as "Fool's Gold" due to the brassy, gold-like color. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 41.49 ct

Size: 20.08 x 22.19 x 12.02 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Rectangle

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qp8324

Price: $60

Quartz with Lepidocrocite is also known as Strawberry Quartz. The fine distinctive bright red Inclusions give this type of quartz a very special appearance. There is not another type of gemstone with fine red needles like this.  Quartz is the second most abundant rock forming mineral with a chemical formula of SiO2 . Lepidocrocite is a secondary mineral hydroxide with the chemical formula Fe3+O(OH). (Return to Top)

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Weight: 51.31 ct

Size: 23.70 x 33.72 x 11.97 mm

Cut: Step Cut

Shape: Pentagon

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qsr3115

Price: $100

Weight: 2.57 ct

Size: 7.31 x 13.58 x 3.55 mm

Cut: Low Dome Cabochon

Shape: Teardrop

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qsr9712

Price: $10

Weight: 4.37 ct

Size: 9.79 x 13.50 x 6.16 mm

Cut: Faceted

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qsr9714

Price: $15

Weight: 5.89 ct

Size: 10.63 x 13.11 x 5.86 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qsr9716

Price: Sold

Weight: 10.28 ct

Size: 11.97 x 19.00 x 8.04 mm

Cut: Faceted

Shape: Pear

Clarity: Transparent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qsr9720

Price: $30

Weight: 23.73 ct

Size: 13.85 x 18.45 x 9.88 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon 

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qsr9728

Price: $75

Weight: 27.49 ct

Size: 17.54 x 22.85 x 9.72 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon 

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qsr9729

Price: $85

These cute gemstones combine two favorite minerals - Quartz and Tourmaline - and are available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. The distribution of the crystals ranges from single pieces to multiple arrangements and from green Tourmaline to watermelon Tourmaline. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 31.00 ct

Size: 18.53 x 27.09 x 8.52 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qt8318

Price: $65

Weight: 53.00 ct

Size: 17.77 x 44.24 x 8.40 mm

Cut: High Dome Cabochon 

Shape: Barrel

Clarity: Translucent
 

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: qt8321

Price: $75

100 points = 1 carat

5 carats = 1 gram

28 grams = 1 ounce

16 ounces = 1 pound

25.4 mm = 1"

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