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Agate is a micro-crystalline form of Quartz and occurs in an almost endless variety of colors and patterns. Ranging from translucent to opaque, Agate is a popular gemstone for a wide range of uses including jewelry, ornamental and stone mosaics. Matched pairs and suites available.

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Weight: 22.41 ct

Size: 15.63 x 40.68 x 5.51 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Translucent

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: abl1504

Price: $15

Weight: 46.41 ct

Size: 21.42 x 49.32 x 5.76 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Sail

Clarity: Translucent

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: abl1508

Price: $35

Ametrine is a special gemstone with Amethyst and Citrine in a naturally unique combination. The gold and purple colors are only found in a few parts of South America. Ametrine has been mined in the same location for over 400 years. The only known producer is the legendary Anahi mine in Bolivia. The highest quality mineral rough is exported to Brasil for cutting and polishing. Our Ametrine is a natural
 gemstone that has not been treated in any manner. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 78.00 ct

Size: 28.33 x 28.55 x 14.15 mm

Cut: Side Drilled High Dome Cabochon

Shape: Trillion

Clarity: Eye Clean

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: am1310

Price: $185

Gem quality Hyalite Opal is only found in one location in south-central Utah and only on one small knob. The Opals were formed by mineral deposits left from geysers and hot springs. This andularescent gemstone is included with botryoidal (grape-like) or straw-like masses that cause the light to roll off the internal bubbles and straw. Hyalite Opal is found in almost every color except blue. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 32.09 ct

Size: 14.66 x 54.53 x 6.33 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Long Teardrop

Clarity: Translucent

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: ogs1705

Price: $95

Weight: 36.18 ct

Size: 20.64 x 44.24 x 6.26 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Sail

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: ogs1707 

Price: $110

Weight: 37.31 ct

Size: 21.99 x 48.46 x 5.71 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Sail

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: ogs1708 

Price: $165

Weight: 18.96 ct

Size: 19.38 x 27.98 x 5.77 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: ogs1709 

Price: $95

Weight: 18.85 ct

Size: 18.66 x 33.34 x 5.56 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: Backed with epoxy

Item: ogs1710 

Price: $95

Weight: 27.98 ct

Size: 21.28 x 41.91 x 6.15 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Translucent

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: ogs1713

Price: $140

The queen of gemstones. 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. Koroit Boulder Opal originates from the desert of western Queensland, Australia and offers an excellent value. Bright flashes of primarily blues, greens and lilacs are captured in a contrasting ironstone matrix. Available as both cabochons and pendant beads. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 28.31 ct

Size: 16.80 x 25.02 x 6.63 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Oval

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: obc1702

Price: $35

Weight: 43.29 ct

Size: 16.77 x 33.65 x 8.25 mm

Cut: Top Drilled Pendant Bead

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: obp1701

Price: $45

Weight: 25.09 ct

Size: 16.67 x 24.40 x 6.76 mm

Cut: Top Drilled Pendant Bead

Shape: Keystone

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: obp1703 

Price: $40

Weight: 32.58 ct

Size: 15.13 x 23.95 x 9.09 mm

Cut: Cut: Top Drilled Pendant Bead

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: obp1706 

Price: $40

Brown. Blue. Red. Yellow. Green. Jasper derives it's name from the Greek term "spotted stone". Multi-colored, striped and orbicular - eye-shaped patterns, are the most popular varieties. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 19.44 ct

Size: 14.97 x 43.37 x 4.51 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Sail

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: jsd1308

Price: $15

Weight: 74.39 ct

Size: 21.91 x 64.69 x 8.04 mm

Cut: Inlay Cabochon Doublet

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Opaque

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural 

Item: jsd1319

Price: $100

Pietersite is composed of primarily of Hawk's-eye and Tiger's-eye: two types of cryptocrystalline Quartz. Discovered in the 1960's in Namibia, Pietersite has gained a following for it's one-of-a-kind patterns. The combinations of red, gold, blue and black have to be seen. Can you keep a secret? This is one of our favorite stones. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 22.70 ct

Size: 12.43 x 30.34 x 8.22 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform carving

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Namibia

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: prs0707

Price: $40

Weight: 14.93 ct

Size: 14.38 x 26.38 x 5.52 mm 

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Tongue

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Namibia

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: prs0712

Price: $30

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. Matched pairs available. (Return to Top)

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Weight: 5.60 ct

Size: 7.53 x 8.15 x 3.74 mm & 7.80 x 7.99 x 4.98 mm

Cut: Double-sided Polished Crystal

Shape: Round

Clarity: Included

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: wt0705

Price: $60

Weight: 1.89 ct

Size: 6.72 9.22 x 3.35 mm

Cut: Baquette

Shape: Rectangle

Clarity: Included

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: t0905

Price: $90

Weight: 6.63 ct

Size: 8.79 x 11.90 x 7.10 mm

Cut: Baquette

Shape: Rectangle

Clarity: Included

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: t0910

Price: $335

Weight: 12.64 ct

Size: 8.37 x 10.54 x 6.48 mm

Cut: Cabochon

Shape: Freeform

Clarity: Included

Enhancement: (N) - None 100% natural

Item: wt8317

Price: $150

100 points = 1 carat

5 carats = 1 gram

28 grams = 1 ounce

16 ounces = 1 pound

25.4 mm = 1"

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