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  ULTRA RARE 1.25 CARAT (COMBINED) VS/VS2 SUITE OF THREE DRY COTTONWOOD CREEK (MONTANA) NATURAL UNTREATED SAPPHIRES Another first from HPJ -  a Suite of three Dry Cottonwood Creek Sapphires cut exclusively for HPJ by our Consulting Master Cutter, Sam, in the USA. These stunning Sapphires are totally untreated and have lots of fire and brilliance, and the approx. sizes are 5 x 4mm.   Sapphires were first found in Montana in 1865 by early gold prospectors mining the Missouri river near Helena. These Sapphires were the first Sapphires found in the United States that were of gem-quality. Several gravel bars along the Missouri river held not only a fortune in gold, but a vast array of Sapphires that became known as Fancy Montana Sapphires, due to their large variety of fancy colors.   Another site of Sapphires in Montana is the Dry Cottonwood Creek area. Sapphires were first found here in 1889, and they have been mined on and off commercially since then. The Dry Cottonwood area near Butte produces a Sapphire that has very similar characteristics to the Sapphires found at Gem Mountain. This Sapphire area is not open to the public; but if you know what to look for, Sapphires have been found in many creeks in the region, although not in abundance.   Montana Sapphires are found in four widely-separated areas in the state. Each locality produces material with unique characteristics, indicating somewhat different geological origins. The first Montana Sapphires were extracted from the Missouri River (near the state capital, Helena) as early as 1865, and stones are still being found along the river in dry areas called "bars". Missouri River stones are fairly large, but the colors are seldom pure and heat-treatment does not give much improvement.  High quality Sapphire is also found in Dry Cottonwood Creek southwest of Helena, but production has been sporadic over the years and there is very little material available – except of course to HPJ !

  HILLCREST PRECIOUS JEWELS PROUDLY REPRISE OUR REFERENCE POINT ‘AMERICAN MASTERPIECE COLLECTION’   GEMSTONE: CHAMPAGNE SMOKY QUARTZ CARAT WEIGHT: 5.20 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 14.00 x 9.00 x 5.00mm CLARITY: VVS CUT: 'DOUBLE CROSS' TREATMENTS: NONE BEAUTY: LOOK.... HPJ reprise our American Masterpiece Collection here on BoB. Each gemstone cut exclusively for us by one of the best Master Cutters on our Earth in the most complex cuts imaginable.   Each is by its very nature unique, and so very very beautiful.   I will simply let these magnificent gemstones speak for themselves – they will do it far more eloquently than I can...  

  HILLCREST PRECIOUS JEWELS PROUDLY REPRISE OUR REFERENCE POINT ‘AMERICAN MASTERPIECE COLLECTION’   GEMSTONE: CITRINE CARAT WEIGHT: 10.90 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 14.00 x 14.00 x 9.00mm CLARITY: VVS CUT: 'PRECIOUS LOTUS' TREATMENTS: NONE BEAUTY: LOOK.... HPJ reprise our American Masterpiece Collection here on BoB. Each gemstone cut exclusively for us by one of the best Master Cutters on our Earth in the most complex cuts imaginable.   Each is by its very nature unique, and so very very beautiful.   I will simply let these magnificent gemstones speak for themselves – they will do it far more eloquently than I can...  

  HILLCREST PRECIOUS JEWELS PROUDLY REPRISE OUR REFERENCE POINT ‘AMERICAN MASTERPIECE COLLECTION’   GEMSTONE: CITRINE CARAT WEIGHT: 9.50 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 15.00 x 12.00 x 7.00mm CLARITY: VVS CUT: 'NEON LIGHTS' TREATMENTS: NONE BEAUTY: LOOK.... HPJ reprise our American Masterpiece Collection here on BoB. Each gemstone cut exclusively for us by one of the best Master Cutters on our Earth in the most complex cuts imaginable.   Each is by its very nature unique, and so very very beautiful.   I will simply let these magnificent gemstones speak for themselves – they will do it far more eloquently than I can...  

     Reference Point     ULTRA RARE 1.30 CARAT VVS CONGO (DRC) YELLOW/ORANGE TOURMALINE   Kamituga-Mobale Mine, Bukavu, Kivu, DRC (Congo)   CARAT WEIGHT: 1.30 CARATS CLARITY: VVS DIMENSIONS: 7.02 x 6.58 x 4.90mm COLOUR: YELLOW/ORANGE CUT: PEAR ORIGIN: DRC (CONGO)  TREATMENTS: 100% NATURAL    An exceptionally rare and very striking totally untreated Tourmaline from the DRC. A very rare and uniquely beautiful colour.        The value of Tourmaline has zoomed up in the past year with the ever increasing demand from China.  Gems are small and the price at the moment is as much as you are willing to pay.     HPJ - THE RARE & THE BEAUTIFUL...  

    UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL MASTER PRECISION CUT 6.84 CARAT VVS SAGE GREEN VERMARINE/PRASIOLITE   CARAT WEIGHT:  6.84 CARATS CLARITY: VVS DIMENSIONS: 15.80 x 10.50 x 7.30mm CUT: MASTER PRECISION CUT TCOLOUR: SAGE GREEN ORIGIN: BRAZIL TREATMENTS: ROUTINELY HEATED AND IRRADIATED   These gorgeous subtle sage green gemstones were precision custom cut for HPJ by a Master Cutter based in Akron, Ohio, USA. We have worked with this Cutter for many years now, and his work is sheer artistry. Prasiolite, Green-Quartz, or Vermarine, is a green form of Quartz, a silicate mineral chemically silicon dioxide. Prasiolite is one of several Quartz varieties, which of course include the Amethyst. Personally I prefer the name ‘Vermarine’ which I think fits this extraordinary gem just perfectly. This new Brazilian Quartz has become the most popular member of the extensive gem family since dusty blue Chalcedony took the fashion world by storm some years back. As this newcomer has become a market sensation, dealers and designers have sought to capitalize on its family ties by naming it ‘Green Amethyst’ Whatever the new Quartz is called, clearly this sage-green gem has arrived. Already big-name designers like David Yurman and John Atencio are making much ado about this gem, whose whispery hues conjure the pale salad-greens of cucumber wedges and hearts of palm. What can be said with absolute certainty, is whether you call it Prasiolite, Vermarine, or Green Amethyst, it is an extremely beautiful gemstone.  

  HILLCREST PRECIOUS JEWELS PROUDLY REPRISE OUR REFERENCE POINT ‘AMERICAN MASTERPIECE COLLECTION’   GEMSTONE: CHAMPAGNE SMOKY QUARTZ CARAT WEIGHT: 9.55 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 16.00 x 12.00 x 7.00mm CLARITY: VVS CUT: 'NEON LIGHTS' TREATMENTS: NONE BEAUTY: LOOK.... HPJ reprise our American Masterpiece Collection here on BoB. Each gemstone cut exclusively for us by one of the best Master Cutters on our Earth in the most complex cuts imaginable.   Each is by its very nature unique, and so very very beautiful.   I will simply let these magnificent gemstones speak for themselves – they will do it far more eloquently than I can...  

    UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL MASTER PRECISION CUT 7.09 CARAT VVS SAGE GREEN VERMARINE/PRASIOLITE   CARAT WEIGHT:  7.09 CARATS CLARITY: VVS DIMENSIONS: 15.20 x 11.50 x 7.60mm CUT: MASTER PRECISION CUT TCOLOUR: SAGE GREEN ORIGIN: BRAZIL TREATMENTS: ROUTINELY HEATED AND IRRADIATED   These gorgeous subtle sage green gemstones were precision custom cut for HPJ by a Master Cutter based in Akron, Ohio, USA. We have worked with this Cutter for many years now, and his work is sheer artistry. Prasiolite, Green-Quartz, or Vermarine, is a green form of Quartz, a silicate mineral chemically silicon dioxide. Prasiolite is one of several Quartz varieties, which of course include the Amethyst. Personally I prefer the name ‘Vermarine’ which I think fits this extraordinary gem just perfectly. This new Brazilian Quartz has become the most popular member of the extensive gem family since dusty blue Chalcedony took the fashion world by storm some years back. As this newcomer has become a market sensation, dealers and designers have sought to capitalize on its family ties by naming it ‘Green Amethyst’ Whatever the new Quartz is called, clearly this sage-green gem has arrived. Already big-name designers like David Yurman and John Atencio are making much ado about this gem, whose whispery hues conjure the pale salad-greens of cucumber wedges and hearts of palm. What can be said with absolute certainty, is whether you call it Prasiolite, Vermarine, or Green Amethyst, it is an extremely beautiful gemstone.  

  HILLCREST PRECIOUS JEWELS PROUDLY REPRISE OUR REFERENCE POINT ‘AMERICAN MASTERPIECE COLLECTION’   GEMSTONE: CITRINE CARAT WEIGHT: 5.50 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 14.00 x 9.00 x 5.50mm CLARITY: VVS CUT: 'DOUBLE CROSS' TREATMENTS: NONE BEAUTY: LOOK.... HPJ reprise our American Masterpiece Collection here on BoB. Each gemstone cut exclusively for us by one of the best Master Cutters on our Earth in the most complex cuts imaginable.   Each is by its very nature unique, and so very very beautiful.   I will simply let these magnificent gemstones speak for themselves – they will do it far more eloquently than I can...  

  HILLCREST PRECIOUS JEWELS PROUDLY REPRISE OUR REFERENCE POINT ‘AMERICAN MASTERPIECE COLLECTION’   GEMSTONE: CITRINE CARAT WEIGHT: 11.00 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 14.00 x 14.00 x 10.00mm CLARITY: VVS CUT: 'DAZZLING WINDMILL' TREATMENTS: NONE BEAUTY: LOOK.... HPJ reprise our American Masterpiece Collection here on BoB. Each gemstone cut exclusively for us by one of the best Master Cutters on our Earth in the most complex cuts imaginable.   Each is by its very nature unique, and so very very beautiful.   I will simply let these magnificent gemstones speak for themselves – they will do it far more eloquently than I can...  

  HILLCREST PRECIOUS JEWELS PROUDLY REPRISE OUR REFERENCE POINT ‘AMERICAN MASTERPIECE COLLECTION’   GEMSTONE: CHAMPAGNE SMOKY QUARTZ CARAT WEIGHT: 10.05 CARATS DIMENSIONS: 13.00 x 13.00 x 10.00mm CLARITY: VS CUT: 'DIAMANTE' TREATMENTS: NONE BEAUTY: LOOK.... HPJ reprise our American Masterpiece Collection here on BoB. Each gemstone cut exclusively for us by one of the best Master Cutters on our Earth in the most complex cuts imaginable.   Each is by its very nature unique, and so very very beautiful.   I will simply let these magnificent gemstones speak for themselves – they will do it far more eloquently than I can...  

  The Romanov Ring 5.24 CARAT TANZANITE & DIAMOND RING IN 18K PALLADIUM WHITE GOLD   HANDMADE BY MASTER GOLDSMITH GAVIN VAN HEERDEN AND SET BY LAPIDARIST RALPH OLIVER THE ROMANOV RING HAS BEEN EXHIBITED IN MONACO, NEW YORK, & MOSCOW.     The feature stone of this magnificent piece of fine heirloom jewellery is a stunning 5.24 Carat VVS totally untreated Tanzanite. There are 92 high quality natural untreated diamonds set into the piece totalling 1.20 Carats. The finished gold weight is an impressive 15.5 grams.     The carving on the ring was inspired by Early Russian Art, and carried out by Ralph. It sets the piece apart, and places it’s heritage, and inspiration, firmly in Russia.   Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, the beloved wife of Tsar Nicholas 11, and the Mother of, Grand Duchess Anastasia, Grand Duchess Olga, Grand Duchess Tatiana, Grand Duchess Maria, and the Tsarevich of Russia, Alexei Nikolaevich, was the inspiration for this, the Romanov Ring.   Technically, a very challenging piece, for Gavin, and Ralph. A unique feature is the fretwork that runs beneath the Tanzanite, and between the twin shanks of the piece. This feature was extraordinarily difficult to say the very least ! The diamonds in the piece have been set in the piece in a technique perfected by Gavin and Ralph.   The Romanov Ring will come in a very high quality black velvet ring box and will be accompanied by a detailed Appraisal/Valuation THE LAST TSAR OF ALL THE RUSSIAS NICHOLAS  WITH HIS WIFE THE EMPRESS ALEXANDRA FEODOROVNA AND THEIR CHILDREN THE ROMANOV COAT OF ARMS

  STRIKING NEON GREEN 4.86 CARAT VVS CONGO TOURMALINE Kamituga-Mobale Mine, Bukavu, Kivu, DRC (Congo) CARAT WEIGHT: 4.86 CARATS CLARITY: VVS DIMENSIONS: 9.60 x 9.30 x 7.60mm COLOUR: SEE HEADER CUT: OVAL (NEAR ROUND) ORIGIN: DRC (CONGO)  TREATMENTS: 100% NATURAL & TOTALLY UNTREATED   The name Tourmaline comes from the Singhalese words 'tura mali'. In translation, this means something like 'stone with mixed colours', referring to the colour spectrum of this gemstone, which outdoes that of all other precious stones. There are Tourmalines from red to green and from blue to yellow. They often have two or   more colours. There are Tourmalines which change their colour when the light changes from daylight to artificial light, and some show the light effect of a cat's eye. No two Tourmalines are exactly alike. This gemstone has an endless number of faces, and for that reason it suits all moods. No wonder that magical powers have been attributed to it since ancient times. In particular, it is the gemstone of love and of friendship, and is said to render them firm and long-lasting.  

    Reference Point STUNNING GOLDEN YELLOW BERYL A HUGE 11.60 CARATS - VS  EARTH MINED AT PADRE PARAISO, MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL    GEM TYPE: GOLDEN BERYL CARAT WEIGHT: 11.60 CARATS COLOUR: AAA GOLDEN YELLOW  CLARITY: VS DIMENSIONS: 18.86 x 8.65 x 6.91mm CUT: PEAR CUT ORIGIN: PADRE PARAISO, MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL TREATMENTS: NONE   The finest Brazilian Beryl   comes from the Marambaia Valley region of Minas Gerais, 100 kilometers north of Teófilo Otoni. The highest concentration of aquamarine (also a member of the most prestigious Beryl group, as is the fabled Emerald) occurs with gem-bearing pegmatites located near the villages of Catugi, Ponto de Marambaia, and Padre Paraíso. MINAS GERAIS   During the last 100 years, the cities of Governador Valadares, and Teófilo Otoni, to the north-east, have established themselves as major hubs of the gem-trading industry, due to their proximity to some of the richest gem deposits in Brazil.   During the 1700s, when Minas Gerais was under Portuguese control, gold and gem mining labor was conducted by slaves taken from the west coast of Africa. This accounts for the large percentage of African descendants who now populate the region.  

      INCREDIBLE ULTRA RARE & UNDENIABLY BEAUTIFUL 2.88 CARAT VVS1 MAHENGE GARNET   GEM TYPE: MAHENGE GARNET CARAT WEIGHT: 2.88 CARATS CLARITY: VVS1 COLOUR: SEE DESCRIPTION BELOW DIMENSIONS: 10.10 x 7.00 x 4.15mm CUT: PRECISION OCTAGON STEP CUT ORIGIN: MAHENGE,TANZANIA TREATMENTS: NONE   One of the rarest and most beautiful Garnets on Earth.   This is an exceptionally beautiful piece of natural Mahenge Garnet. The gem is absolutely gorgeous and in absolute pristine  condition. With fantastic colour, a super clean clarity and stunning brilliance it's a gem which will be of serious interest to all fine gemstone collectors.   The color is a melange of purple and pink with flashes of red at each end of the stone.   It's been beautifully cut into an Octagon Step shape with perfect proportions.   Mahenge has become a buzzword in the world of gemstones ever since the 2007 discovery of neon pink Spinels in Mahenge, Tanzania. Unfortunately, Mahenge has not been producing the same amount or quality of neon pinkish red Spinels for at least the past four years. However, a new and exciting gemstone has started to come out of the region and first appeared on the market during the 2016 Tucson gem shows. This new gemstone is being called ‘Mahenge Garnet’. These new Garnets appear to come in a variety of different colors; ranging from a peachy-pink color to a deeper reddish-pink with purple and orange tones. In addition to their amazing colours, the Mahenge Garnets also appear to be very clean and remarkably dispersive.

    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.

     Reference Point EXTREMELY RARE 3.32 CARAT VVS CUSTOM CUT YELLOW OCHRE OREGON SUNSTONE EARTH MINED AT DUST DEVIL MINE, LAKE COUNTY, OREGON       CARAT WEIGHT: 3.32 CARATS CLARITY: VVS DIMENSIONS: 11.35 x 7.10 x 5.55mm COLOUR: YELLOW OCHRE (NOT SO ORANGEY AS THE IMAGE PORTRAYS - IT'S A TRUE 'YELLOW OCHRE') CUT: CUSTOM CUT ORIGIN: OREGON, USA  TREATMENTS: NONE   Oregon sunstone, also known as Heliolite, is a transparent feldspar with colours ranging from water clear through pale yellow, soft pink, and deep reds. The colour appears to vary systematically with small amounts of copper and may depend on both the amount and the size of individual copper particles present in the stone. In the rugged high desert of South Central Oregon, embedded in ancient volcanic lava under the sage brush and grass, lies the fabled Oregon Sunstone.     The Rabbit Basin lies three hours south of Burns, through a desolately beautiful landscape of alkaline lakes, sand dunes, and volcanic ridges. Alt and Hynd­man (1978) provide a brief summary of the roadside geology. At Hogback Road, the paved surface ends and 35 miles of gravel road begins, leading eventually to the Dust Devil Mine in Lake County, Oregon. Oregon sunstone, the official state gemstone of Oregon since 1987, is natural copper-bearing labradorite feldspar. Some examples exhibit red to green dichroism, and fine specimens larger than 3 Carats can sell for more than $1,500 per carat.   

    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...    

  EXTREMELY RARE 3.61 CARAT VVS AAA GREEN CONGO TOURMALINE Kamituga-Mobale Mine, Bukavu, Kivu, DRC (Congo) CARAT WEIGHT: 3.61 CARATS CLARITY: VVS DIMENSIONS: 9.50 x 9.00 x 6.40mm COLOUR: AAA GREEN (AS IMAGE) CUT: FAT PEAR ORIGIN: DRC (CONGO)  TREATMENTS: 100% NATURAL & TOTALLY UNTREATED   This astonishingly beautiful Tourmaline is a literal 'tour de force' in every respect. The colour is sublime, and the cut magnificent. A Tourmaline of enormous presence with superb proportions. I am awed by it.   he name Tourmaline comes from the Singhalese words 'tura mali'. In translation, this means something like 'stone with mixed colours', referring to the colour spectrum of this gemstone, which outdoes that of all other precious stones. There are Tourmalines from red to green and from blue to yellow. They often have two or   more colours. There are Tourmalines which change their colour when the light changes from daylight to artificial light, and some show the light effect of a cat's eye. No two Tourmalines are exactly alike. This gemstone has an endless number of faces, and for that reason it suits all moods. No wonder that magical powers have been attributed to it since ancient times. In particular, it is the gemstone of love and of friendship, and is said to render them firm and long-lasting.    

  Reference Point OUTSTANDING BIG 6.60 CARAT VS    AFRICAN SPESSARTINE GARNET       TECHNICAL DATA: Weight: 6.60 Carats Clarity: VS Dimensions: 11.50 x 10.30 x 5.90mm Origin: North Western Namibia Treatments: None     Spessartite/Spessartine has been known to the world for less than 200 years. The garnet was discovered in the mid 1800s in Spessart, Bavaria, and soon afterward in the Rutherford Mines in Virginia. In the 20th century, it has been mined in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Brazil, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia, and Pakistan, often mixed with other gems. Because production has been so unreliable, the stone was never mass marketed.     While many deposits are older, it was the discoveries in Namibia that sparked this gemstones reputation for beauty. Those garnets were first found in 1991, where the Kunene River flows along the mountainous Angolan border in North Western Namibia. Embedded in mica in a schist, the spessartite was perfect. The main known deposits are 1,500km from the capital Windhoek. There are no roads and the terrain is so difficult that very often it cannot even be mastered by four-wheel drive !  

    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.

  FABULOUS WORLD RARE 4.73 CARAT FLAWLESS PINK/GOLD/GREEN MOZAMBIQUE WATERMELON TOURMALINE ALTO LIGONHA, ZAMBESIA PROVINCE, MOZAMBIQUE CARAT WEIGHT: 4.73 CARATS CLARITY: FLAWLESS DIMENSIONS: 11.40 x 9.10 x 6.40mm COLOUR: PINK/GOLD/GREEN WATERMELON CUT: MASTER PRECISION CUT OVAL ORIGIN: MOZAMBIQUE TREATMENTS: 100% NATURAL & TOTALLY UNTREATED   The name Tourmaline comes from the Singhalese words 'tura mali'. In translation, this means something like 'stone with mixed colours', referring to the colour spectrum of this gemstone, which outdoes that of all other precious stones. There are Tourmalines from red to green and from blue to yellow. They often have two or   more colours. There are Tourmalines which change their colour when the light changes from daylight to artificial light, and some show the light effect of a cat's eye. No two Tourmalines are exactly alike. This gemstone has an endless number of faces, and for that reason it suits all moods. No wonder that magical powers have been attributed to it since ancient times. In particular, it is the gemstone of love and of friendship, and is said to render them firm and long-lasting.    

  STUNNING 5.07 CARAT FLAWLESS MOZAMBIQUE RARE DEEP GREEN TOURMALINE ALTO LIGONHA, ZAMBESIA PROVINCE, MOZAMBIQUE CARAT WEIGHT: 5.07 CARATS CLARITY: FLAWLESS DIMENSIONS: 9.85 x 8.50 x 5.10mm COLOUR: DEEP GREEN CUT: EMERALD ORIGIN: MOZAMBIQUE TREATMENTS: 100% NATURAL & TOTALLY UNTREATED   The name Tourmaline comes from the Singhalese words 'tura mali'. In translation, this means something like 'stone with mixed colours', referring to the colour spectrum of this gemstone, which outdoes that of all other precious stones. There are Tourmalines from red to green and from blue to yellow. They often have two or   more colours. There are Tourmalines which change their colour when the light changes from daylight to artificial light, and some show the light effect of a cat's eye. No two Tourmalines are exactly alike. This gemstone has an endless number of faces, and for that reason it suits all moods. No wonder that magical powers have been attributed to it since ancient times. In particular, it is the gemstone of love and of friendship, and is said to render them firm and long-lasting.    

  Reference Point   ULTRA RARE 3.55 CARAT VS CLOSELY MATCHED SIBERIAN CHROME DIOPSIDE PAIR. ‘THE RUSSIAN EMERALD’   PROVENANCE: EARTH MINED AT INAGLI, SAKHA STATE (YAKUTIA), EASTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA     CARAT WEIGHT: 3.55 CARATS (COMBINED) CLARITY: VS (EXCELLENT FOR CHROME DIOPSIDES) COLOUR: CHROME GREEN CUT: OVAL CUT ORIGIN: INAGLI, SAKHA (YAKUTIA, EASTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA  TREATMENTS: NONE     Also known as the 'Russian Emerald', the Chrome Diopside is a gemstone of great beauty, and rarity.   In Siberia, it is too cold to mine during the winter, making an extra task of keeping production levels even throughout the year. On the MOHS scale of hardness, it is rated a 6-6.5, and is suitable for jewellery.       It has two planes, so you have to be extra careful when you facet it. This is also why there is approximately 90% loss on the rough. So to cut 10 carats of polished Chrome Diopside will require 100 carats of the rough!!   Yakutia, officially the Sakha Republic of the Russian Federation, is a land of extremes. To begin with, it is by far the world’s largest ‘stateoid’, or political unit below the level of a sovereign state, covering 3,103,200 square kilometers (1,198,000 square miles), as opposed to second-place Western Australia’s 2,527,621 square kilometers (975,919 square miles). More than twice the size of Alaska, Yakutia would be the world’s eighth largest country by area if it were independent. The white area is Yakutia.   In August 1991, the Supreme Soviet of Yakutia went so far as to declare the sovereignty of the region. Russia’s central government, however, would never contemplate the independence of Yakutia, as the region is far too large, and far too rich in gold, diamonds, and other precious minerals.    

    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.

    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.

  STRIKING RARE COLOUR 5.38 CARAT VS PURPLISH PINK CONGO TOURMALINE Kamituga-Mobale Mine, Bukavu, Kivu, DRC (Congo) CARAT WEIGHT: 5.38 CARATS CLARITY: VS DIMENSIONS: 12.80 x 10.90 x 5.30mm COLOUR: SEE HEADER CUT: OVAL ORIGIN: DRC (CONGO)  TREATMENTS: 100% NATURAL & TOTALLY UNTREATED   An extremely rare colour very striking natural untreated Tourmaline.   The name Tourmaline comes from the Singhalese words 'tura mali'. In translation, this means something like 'stone with mixed colours', referring to the colour spectrum of this gemstone, which outdoes that of all other precious stones. There are Tourmalines from red to green and from blue to yellow. They often have two or   more colours. There are Tourmalines which change their colour when the light changes from daylight to artificial light, and some show the light effect of a cat's eye. No two Tourmalines are exactly alike. This gemstone has an endless number of faces, and for that reason it suits all moods. No wonder that magical powers have been attributed to it since ancient times. In particular, it is the gemstone of love and of friendship, and is said to render them firm and long-lasting.    

    WORLD RARE STUNNING HUGE 36.33 CARAT TOTALLY UNTREATED SAPPHIRE EARTH MINED AT MOGOK, BURMA   GEM TYPE: NATURAL SAPPHIRE CARAT WEIGHT: 36.33 CARATS CLARITY: N/A COLOUR: AS IMAGE DIMENSIONS: 22.00 x 19.40 x 12.00mm CUT: OVAL CABOCHON ORIGIN: MOGOK, BURMA, MYANMAR TREATMENTS: TOTALLY UNTREATED    A stunning totally untreated huge natural Sapphire Cabochon from Mogok, Burma (Mayanmar). NO glass filling, No diffusion, not even heat. A little rare wouldn’t you say ?    The Mogok Stone Tract is located in Kathe District of Upper Burma, 200 km northeast of Mandalay. The Stone Tract area spans two valleys, the Kyatpyin Valley and, further east, the Mogok Valley, at about 1200 meters elevation.   The thick jungle surrounding the area was also a hindrance, containing disease-carrying insects, blood sucking leeches, and poisonous plants. If that was not enough of a deterrent, early visitors were told that the trees themselves were guarded by ‘malevolent spirits’.

  STRIKING 4.06 CARAT VVS RARE VIVID PINK WITH ORANGE OVERTONES MOZAMBIQUE TOURMALINE ALTO LIGONHA, ZAMBESIA PROVINCE, MOZAMBIQUE CARAT WEIGHT: 4.06 CARATS CLARITY: VVS DIMENSIONS: 10.50 x 8.20 x 6.00mm COLOUR: VIVID PINK WITH ORANGE OVERTONES CUT: OVAL ORIGIN: MOZAMBIQUE TREATMENTS: 100% NATURAL & TOTALLY UNTREATED   The name Tourmaline comes from the Singhalese words 'tura mali'. In translation, this means something like 'stone with mixed colours', referring to the colour spectrum of this gemstone, which outdoes that of all other precious stones. There are Tourmalines from red to green and from blue to yellow. They often have two or   more colours. There are Tourmalines which change their colour when the light changes from daylight to artificial light, and some show the light effect of a cat's eye. No two Tourmalines are exactly alike. This gemstone has an endless number of faces, and for that reason it suits all moods. No wonder that magical powers have been attributed to it since ancient times. In particular, it is the gemstone of love and of friendship, and is said to render them firm and long-lasting.    

    A TRULY MAJESTIC MASSIVE 104.00 CARAT VS NATURAL GOLDEN TOPAZ FROM A VERY RARE SOURCE INDEED. EARTH MINED AT SHIGAR, GILGIT DISTRICT, NORTHERN PAKISTAN GEM TYPE: NATURAL TOPAZ CARAT WEIGHT: 104.00 CARATS CLARITY: VS DIMENSIONS: 30.00 x 26.00 x 20.00mm COLOUR: GOLDEN CUT: OVAL CUT ORIGIN: SHIGAR, GILGIT DISTRICT, NORTHERN PAKISTAN TREATMENTS: NONE   To find a Topaz of this size, clarity, and colour, is extremely rare indeed, and as you will read below, it is from a place where wise men fear to tread, however naturally beautiful it may be.   The valley of Kashmir is known all over the world for its beauty and charm. The Kashmir valley is situated about 300 km from Jammu across forested ravines and steep mountain passes. The emerald valley of Kashmir is cradled in the Himalayas, under the crystal blue skies, against the background of snow-capped mountains.   It is a magic land of silvery streams, rivers, fresh water lakes, pine, deodar and chinar forests, snow clad mountains, sparkling waterfalls, shikaras, green meadows and grassy slopes full of flowers of vibrant colours. It is an oval plateau over 5000 feet high and framed by three Himalayan ranges – the Karakoram, Zanskar, and Pir Panjal.   The most famous Topaz is actually a colourless Topaz that was originally thought to be a diamond. It is a 1680 carat stone known as the "Braganza Diamond" set in the Portuguese Crown Jewels. Another beautiful huge Topaz is in the Green Vault in Dresden which has one of the world's most important gem collections.