Cambodian gem

STUNNING 3.78 CT VVS OCEAN BLUE CAMBODIAN ZIRCON, 100% NATURAL, ERV: R A STUNNING 3.78 CARAT 100% NATURAL CAMBODIAN ZIRCON CARAT WEIGHT: 3.78 COLOUR: OCEAN BLUE WITH TOP DIAMOND FIRE CLARITY: VVS CUT: OVAL DIMENSIONS: 8.57 x 6.54 x 6.32mm TREATMENTS: NONE, 100% NATURAL ORIGIN: PREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA THE GEMSTONE ZIRCON Zircon is sometimes confused with Cubic Zirconia / Zirconium which is a synthetic, inexpensive Diamond simulant so do NOT relate the two. Zircon is an important gemstone of many colors, and is an historical gemstone used for thousands of years. Zircon comes closer to resembling a Diamond than any other natural gem. Its strong luster and intense fire gives it a real sparkle that is comparable to a Diamond. The brilliant luster and fire of Zircon, combined with its good hardness and range of colors, make it a most desirable gem. Picture is the actual Gemstone for sale. ERV: R Selling price is: R Please email me with any questions you might have. Regards, Gems Online SA

STUNNING 4.08 CT VVS IMPERIAL GOLD CAMBODIAN ZIRCON, 100% NATURAL, ERV: R A STUNNING 4.08 CARAT 100% NATURAL CAMBODIAN ZIRCON CARAT WEIGHT: 4.08 COLOUR: IMPERIAL GOLD CLARITY: VVS CUT: OVAL DIMENSIONS: 10.5 x 7.6 x 4.3mm TREATMENTS: NONE, 100% NATURAL ORIGIN: PREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA THE GEMSTONE ZIRCON Zircon is sometimes confused with Cubic Zirconia / Zirconium which is a synthetic, inexpensive Diamond simulant so do NOT relate the two. Zircon is an important gemstone of many colors, and is an historical gemstone used for thousands of years. Zircon comes closer to resembling a Diamond than any other natural gem. Its strong luster and intense fire gives it a real sparkle that is comparable to a Diamond. The brilliant luster and fire of Zircon, combined with its good hardness and range of colors, make it a most desirable gem. Picture is the actual Gemstone for sale. ERV: R Selling price is: R Please email me with any questions you might have. Regards, Gems Online SA

Buy 2.77ct Brilliant Blue Clean Zircon Vs - Unheated Calibrated Oval Cambodian Gem for R2,197.00

    SPECTACULAR 5.44 CARAT VVS TOP FIRE RARE  ‘PEACH’ NATURAL RATANAKIRI CAMBODIAN ZIRCON. GEM TYPE: NATURAL ZIRCON CARAT WEIGHT: 5.44 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 9.80 x 8.20 x 6.30mm CLARITY: VVS  CUT: OVAL ORIGIN: BOR KEO, RATANAKIRI, CAMBODIA TREATMENTS: NONE Zircon is actually the oldest known mineral on Earth - the oldest samples are even older than the Moon, which formed about 4 billion years ago. Zircon was the first crystal to form in molten granite as it cooled to form rock. It formed as the result of a process associated with the presence of Uranium and Thorium. The natural radioactivity disrupts the crystal structure and produces the changes in color and density through a process known as metamictization.   Cambodia's north easternmost province is named after two of its distinctive features: Ratanakiri, a combination of the Khmer words for ‘gem’ (Ratana) and ‘mountain’ (Kiri).   Ratanakiri is one of the wildest and least visited regions in Cambodia. It is located in the north-east side of the country, bordering Laos and Vietnam. There one can find steaming jungles,  breathtaking waterfalls, amazing wildlife, and of course, the mines of the majestic Zircon.   The District of Bor Keo (Borkeo) where this specimen was mined is located about thirty kilometres from the regional capital Banlung. When people are asked about Cambodia, two things come to mind: Angkor Wat and the Khmer Rouge. With awareness and careful management of its resources, hopefully we can add Cambodia’s natural beauty to that list. The fire in Zircon, called dispersion, is caused by light entering the gemstone and separating into a prism of rainbow colors. Possessing dispersion approaching that of Diamond, the brilliance of Zircon is second to none. The Zircon Cut, a variation of the Brilliant Cut that adds eight extra facets to the pavilion, was designed to take advantage of these properties. A very unique characteristic of Zircon is birefringence (doubly refractive), meaning that light splits into two rays as it passes through the gem. As a result, the back facets appear as double images.

    STRIKING 3.65 CARAT VS TOP FIRE RARE  ‘GOLD WITH BRONZE OVERTONES’ NATURAL RATANAKIRI CAMBODIAN ZIRCON. GEM TYPE: NATURAL ZIRCON CARAT WEIGHT: 3.65 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 8.45 x 7.30 x 4.75mm CLARITY: VS CUT: CUSHION ORIGIN: BOR KEO, RATANAKIRI, CAMBODIA TREATMENTS: NONE Zircon is actually the oldest known mineral on Earth - the oldest samples are even older than the Moon, which formed about 4 billion years ago. Zircon was the first crystal to form in molten granite as it cooled to form rock. It formed as the result of a process associated with the presence of Uranium and Thorium. The natural radioactivity disrupts the crystal structure and produces the changes in color and density through a process known as metamictization.   Cambodia's north easternmost province is named after two of its distinctive features: Ratanakiri, a combination of the Khmer words for ‘gem’ (Ratana) and ‘mountain’ (Kiri).   Ratanakiri is one of the wildest and least visited regions in Cambodia. It is located in the north-east side of the country, bordering Laos and Vietnam. There one can find steaming jungles,  breathtaking waterfalls, amazing wildlife, and of course, the mines of the majestic Zircon.   The District of Bor Keo (Borkeo) where this specimen was mined is located about thirty kilometres from the regional capital Banlung. When people are asked about Cambodia, two things come to mind: Angkor Wat and the Khmer Rouge. With awareness and careful management of its resources, hopefully we can add Cambodia’s natural beauty to that list. The fire in Zircon, called dispersion, is caused by light entering the gemstone and separating into a prism of rainbow colors. Possessing dispersion approaching that of Diamond, the brilliance of Zircon is second to none. The Zircon Cut, a variation of the Brilliant Cut that adds eight extra facets to the pavilion, was designed to take advantage of these properties. A very unique characteristic of Zircon is birefringence (doubly refractive), meaning that light splits into two rays as it passes through the gem. As a result, the back facets appear as double images.

    Reference Point SUPER TOP DIAMOND FIRE 5.18 CARAT VVS VERY RARE ORANGE/YELLOW BICOLOUR (DOES NOT SHOW ON POOR IMAGE)  CAMBODIAN ZIRCON      GEM TYPE: CAMBODIAN ZIRCON CARAT WEIGHT: 5.72 CTS CLARITY: VS1 DIMENSIONS: 13.28 x 9.33 x 4.97mm CUT: PEAR ORIGIN:  PREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA TREATMENTS: NONE   Start out by forgetting all that you previously thought of the Zircon ! It has no relationship whatsoever with Cubic Zirconium.     Zircon is the oldest mineral on Earth - even older than the Moon, which formed over 4 billion years ago - take a look:   http://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2014-02-24-rock-around-the-clock-zircon-crystal-is-oldest-piece-of-earth/#.UwxH6bDNvIW   The fire in Zircon, called dispersion, is caused by light entering the gemstone and separating into a prism of rainbow colours.       Cambodia is the world’s premiere source for the natural Zircon. One hundred kilometres north of Angkor Wat, close to the Cambodian Thai border, are the mines of Preah Vihear. Remote, pristine, and mystically beautiful...    

    STUNNING 3.31 CARAT FLAWLESS TOP FIRE RARE  ‘PINK WITH YELLOW OVERTONES’ NATURAL RATANAKIRI CAMBODIAN ZIRCON. GEM TYPE: NATURAL ZIRCON CARAT WEIGHT: 3.31 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 8.15 x 6.05 x 5.40mm CLARITY: FLAWLESS  CUT: CUSHION ORIGIN: BOR KEO, RATANAKIRI, CAMBODIA TREATMENTS: NONE Zircon is actually the oldest known mineral on Earth - the oldest samples are even older than the Moon, which formed about 4 billion years ago. Zircon was the first crystal to form in molten granite as it cooled to form rock. It formed as the result of a process associated with the presence of Uranium and Thorium. The natural radioactivity disrupts the crystal structure and produces the changes in color and density through a process known as metamictization.   Ratanakiri is one of the wildest and least visited regions in Cambodia. It is located in the north-east side of the country, bordering Laos and Vietnam. There one can find steaming jungles,  breathtaking waterfalls, amazing wildlife, and of course, the mines of the majestic Zircon.   The District of Bor Keo (Borkeo) where this specimen was mined is located about thirty kilometres from the regional capital Banlung. When people are asked about Cambodia, two things come to mind: Angkor Wat and the Khmer Rouge. With awareness and careful management of its resources, hopefully we can add Cambodia’s natural beauty to that list. The fire in Zircon, called dispersion, is caused by light entering the gemstone and separating into a prism of rainbow colors. Possessing dispersion approaching that of Diamond, the brilliance of Zircon is second to none. The Zircon Cut, a variation of the Brilliant Cut that adds eight extra facets to the pavilion, was designed to take advantage of these properties. A very unique characteristic of Zircon is birefringence (doubly refractive), meaning that light splits into two rays as it passes through the gem. As a result, the back facets appear as double images.

    SPECTACULAR 3.64 CARAT VVS RARE  ‘IMPERIAL GOLD WITH ORANGE OVERTONES’ NATURAL RATANAKIRI CAMBODIAN ZIRCON. GEM TYPE: NATURAL ZIRCON CARAT WEIGHT: 3.64 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 8.49 x 7.38 x 5.59mm CLARITY: VVS (NEAR FLAWLESS) ORIGIN: BOR KEO, RATANAKIRI, CAMBODIA TREATMENTS: NONE Zircon is actually the oldest known mineral on Earth - the oldest samples are even older than the Moon, which formed about 4 billion years ago. Zircon was the first crystal to form in molten granite as it cooled to form rock. It formed as the result of a process associated with the presence of Uranium and Thorium. The natural radioactivity disrupts the crystal structure and produces the changes in color and density through a process known as metamictization.   Ratanakiri is one of the wildest and least visited regions in Cambodia. It is located in the north-east side of the country, bordering Laos and Vietnam. There one can find steaming jungles,  breathtaking waterfalls, amazing wildlife, and of course, the mines of the majestic Zircon.   The District of Bor Keo (Borkeo) where this specimen was mined is located about thirty kilometres from the regional capital Banlung. When people are asked about Cambodia, two things come to mind: Angkor Wat and the Khmer Rouge. With awareness and careful management of its resources, hopefully we can add Cambodia’s natural beauty to that list. The fire in Zircon, called dispersion, is caused by light entering the gemstone and separating into a prism of rainbow colors. Possessing dispersion approaching that of Diamond, the brilliance of Zircon is second to none. The Zircon Cut, a variation of the Brilliant Cut that adds eight extra facets to the pavilion, was designed to take advantage of these properties. A very unique characteristic of Zircon is birefringence (doubly refractive), meaning that light splits into two rays as it passes through the gem. As a result, the back facets appear as double images.