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Grade 23 Titanium Cubic Zirconia Gem Dermals- 6mm - 14g - Clear - Sold Individually Sale Price: $5.00  |
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Grade 23 Titanium Cubic Zirconia Gem Dermals- 6mm - 14g - Clear - Sold Individually |
Gem Grade
 1 2 Carat Gorgeous White Tiny Rough Diamonds Gem Grade Lot US $10.00 
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 2 Carat Incredible Colors Gem Grade Rough Diamonds Lot US $85.00
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 NATURAL GEM STONE MIXED LOT PARCEL COMMERCIAL GRADE FLAWED GEMSTONE GEM LOT US $8.25
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 128ct Gem Grade Untreated BLUE AMAZONITE Bracelet 12pc 100 Natural UNtreated US $25.00
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 2210 Cts BEST GRADE NATURAL ULTRA RARE RUBELITE TOURMALINE GEM US $6,500.00
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 3076cts Truly Gem Piece Collectors Grade Vivid Green Sphene Titanite $000s Ct US $13,999.00
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 697 cts Natural Rare Yellow Sapphire Oval Certified $ high grade quality gem US $5,500.00
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 578 cts Natural Top Emerald Oval Cut Lot Zambia 8 Pc investment grade loose gem US $4,500.00
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 2ct Very Cool Fancy Colors Tiny Octahedron Rough Diamonds Semi Gem Grade Lot US $25.00
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 1 2ct Gorgeous Gem Grade Rough Diamond Lot 10 11 stone US $50.00
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 168ct Unique Gem Grade Raw Dodecahedron Rough Diamond US $769.00
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 1405 Carats Australian Gem Grade Rough Diamonds Parcel US $999.00
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 3081 cts Natural Amethyst Emerald Cut From Africa IF loose high grade gem US $600.00
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 141 cts Natural Top Emerald Heart Cut Zambia untreated loose gem high grade US $639.00
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 25 cts Natural Top Blue Sapphire Cut Certified untreat loose high grade gem $ US $550.00
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 730 Cts BEST GRADE RARE BLUE GREEN NATURAL TOURMALINE BRAZIL GEM US $550.00
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 770 cts Natural AAA Grade Tanzanite Carving Tanzania rare investment grade gem US $500.00
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 689 cts Natural Blood Red Ruby Oval Cut untreated high investment grade gem US $499.00
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 373 cts Natural Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Round Sri Lanka loose high grade gem US $450.00
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 828 cts Natural Tourmaline Cats Eye Round Cab Africa $ investment grade gem US $459.00
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 470 cts Natural Rare Top Museum Emerald Carving Zambia good grade loose gem US $400.00
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 Hauyn 96 cts HUGE Gem Grade Perfect Cutting Rough US $599.00
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 R SPESSARTINE TANZANIA 92Ct BESTRAREST PIECE IN HIGHEST GEM GRADE INVESTMENT US $23.00
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 R SPESSARTINE TANZANIA 64Ct MOST BEAUTIFUL AND VALUED COLOR HIGHEST GEM GRADE US $26.00
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 R SPESSARTINE TANZANIA 90Ct BEST GEM GRADE FOR FACETOR OR DEMANDING COLLECTOR US $18.00
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 192ct Lemon Parfait Natural Lemon Quartz 192ct Jewellery grade gem US $6.45
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 207ctGRADE GEM NATURAL PURPLISH BLUE TANZANITE 10X7MMAAA D BLOCK US $199.00
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 Rainbow Mystic Topaz Cushion Gem in AAA Grade US $12.99
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 R SPESSARTINE TANZANIA 46Ct CLEAN HIGHEST GEM GRADE RAREST MOST VALUED COLOR US $30.00
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 3454ctGRADE GEM IMPERIAL TOPAZ UNHEATED 25X18 AAA US $69.00
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 6mm Master cut Sky Blue Natural Topaz gem Jewelry grade US $10.56
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 920 CtsTRULY GEM PIECE COLEECTORS GRADE VIVID GREEN SPHENE TITANITE US $3,600.00
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 1063CTS PIGEON BLOOD RED RUBY OVAL TOP GRADE GEM US $899.99
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 590 CT A GRADE GEM QUALITY WELO ETHIOPIAN OPAL US $99.95
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 172 Carat Neat Australian Gem Grade Rough Diamonds Lot US $99.00
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 Glistening Silver White Jewelry Grade Topaz Gem 800mm US $12.93
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 235 CT A GRADE GEM QUALITY WELO ETHIOPIAN OPAL US $59.00
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 Hi Luster Pure Golden Natural Beryl Jewellery grade gem 566cts US $70.02
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 225 CT A GRADE GEM QUALITY WELO ETHIOPIAN OPAL US $55.00
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 Malachite AAA Gem Grade Best Quality Custom Teardrop US $67.96
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 Malachite AAA Gem Grade Best Quality Custom Cut NEW US $47.20
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 R SPESSARTINE TANZANIA 79Ct BEST GEM GRADE FOR FACETOR OR DEMANDING COLLECTOR US $20.00
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 R SPESSARTINE TANZANIA 103Ct BESTRAREST PIECE IN HIGHEST GEM GRADE INVESTMEN US $26.00
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 R SPESSARTINE TANZANIA 202Ct HIGHEST COLLECTOR GRADE RARE ORIGIN TOP GEM GDE US $25.00
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 R SPESSARTINE TANZANIA 63Ct MOST BEAUTIFUL AND VALUED COLOR HIGHEST GEM GRADE US $22.00
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 Wholesale Gem Grade Investment Opal 1795 ct rough Lambina Field Australia US $1,650.00
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 80 CTS 10 PCS TOP QUALITY GEM GRADE NATURAL HESSONITE GARNETS CEYLON US $199.00
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 R CHROME DIOPSIDE 126Ct CLEAN GEM IN HIGHEST FACET GRADE MOST VALUED COLOR US $38.00
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little gem magnolia- I am removing a dead plum in a poor drainage area, will a magnolia have tha same problem?
the area sometimes has standing water in the plum bowl. i know plums are sensitive. maybe a magnolia will do better if i raise the grade slightly in the same place.
Yes, some trees do better, especially flowering ones but I am surprized about the fruit tree they usually need lots of water as well. Check the water content. Take it to your local water company, they will test it. I also recommend the mimosa, it is absolutely beautiful, we have 2. They have small trunks, go up and come out like a big umbrella it has small leaves on a long stem and pink whispy flowers. Very lovely.
Ruby - Lord of Gems
The Ruby Gemstone is the red variety of Corundum and the birthstone for the month of July, it is also the anniversary stone to celebrate forty years of marriage. The finest colour is a pure rich red with a hint of blue, the Ruby gets it's colouring due to the presence of iron and chromium. Rubies are mined in Afghanistan, Australia,Cambodia, India and Kenya, Myanmar (formerly Burma) other good sources are Pakistan, Russia, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam. Within the United States, North Carolina also produces gem quality Rubies.
Heat treatment is very popular on these gemstones especially with rough stones that would not normally make the grade as gem quality, this treatment enhances the gems colour and clarity by melting some of the 'silk' that is common place in this jewel. This form of treatment often disturbs and melts many of the natural inclusions in a Ruby and it is these tell tale signs that can indicate as to whether the stone has been heat treated or not, however a good reputable jeweler should be more than happy to offer a certificate to validate treatment. Despite the stones hardness the Ruby has many flaws and cracks which can be well hidden by the application of oils, waxes and resins it's structure means that it has a preferred direction of separation this can make the stone brittle and prone to damage.
Burmese deep blood red stones are the most craved and by far the most valuable, these are known as pigeon's blood rubies. Thai rubies are a darker more purplish red, but very often they are cleaner than Burmese Gemstones with less inclusions of rutile needles.
The inclusions that a Ruby contains can very often give away where they originate, for instance Burmese rubies very often have inclusions of rutile, olivine and Spinel.
Burmese stones do flouresce under ultra-violet light and some top quality rubies will also fluoresce in daylight but a good way to single out a synthetic Ruby is their very strong fluorescence. When rutile needles align in a Ruby this can display a six-ray star, this is known as asterism, a cat's eye effect is also possible in rubies but this is exceptionally rare. Most rubies are usually found in the step or mixed cut.
Ancient Hindu's referred to the Ruby Gemstone as the Lord of Gems and for centuries it has been mistaken for Spinel. Red Corundum is called Ruby, every other colour of Corundum is known as Sapphire. The Ruby Gemstone is worn for good health and gives protection from enemies, it's protection keeps on working for four eyes from the day it was last worn.
Ruby lasers are used by tattooists and also for the removal of hair. Natural healers use the Ruby Gemstone to ward off headaches and to give protection from psychic attack.
The Ruby has a hardness of 9 on the Moh scale and is second in durability only to the Diamond. Because the Gemstone is so durable it is ideal for use in Jewelry that will take a lot of wear and tear, in fact it is a good idea to keep a close eye on the setting or claws that hold your Ruby in place as these will usually falter before the stone will.
The best way to clean your Ruby Jewelry is with a toothbrush and mild soap and warm water, do avoid chemical cleaners as this could have an adverse effect on any oils used to treat your Ruby, however it is perfectly safe to use a steam or ultra-sonic cleaner on your beautiful red Corundum.
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