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Lot 57 - Indicolite

Price:  Au$26.00
(US$19.35)

Rich Hued Indicolite Tourmaline
This natural tourmaline piece has rich greenish-blue color of medium to dark tone. It is exceptionally clean, with only a faint inclusion at one end of the crystal. The crystal is almost pre-formed for an emerald cut, which should yield a long gemstone weighing close to three-quarters of a carat. The clarity and brilliance are both excellent and the piece should cut a beautiful little gem.
Well priced at Au$20.00/ct —
$26.00
Weight —1.30cts (0.26gm)
No. of Stones— 1
Size — 8mm x 5mm x 4mm
Colour —Lustrous steely greenish-blue so typical of high grade Indicolite
Expected YieldShould cut brilliantly eye clean, 98%+ Faceting grade


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Lot 65 - Sunset
Tourmaline

Price:  Au$74.50
(US$56.50)

NEW... Gorgeous Sunset Tourmaline THIS STONE IS SOLD
Magnificent Deep Rich Orange, Amber Gold, with red/green highlights Tanzanian Sunset Tourmaline facet rough. This material is running roughly 95%+ parcel clean and each stone should be capable of cutting Eye-clean or better. This stone is displaying the strong Dichroism that Sunset Tourmaline is known for, with the rich burnt orange changing to golden-green and amber-gold which displays so well in a Trillion/Brilliant/Barion cut. Sunset Tourmaline is just one of the new finds that are coming from Tanzania and also Kenya and the material is quite unlike any other Green and/or Orange Tourmaline available in the marketplace. Because of its unusual colour changes, it is highly sought after by Collectors.
Well priced at Au$6.50/ct —
$74.50
Weight —11.45cts (2.29gm)
No. of Stones— 1
Size — 8mm x 13mm x 16mm
Colour — Lustrous gold, rich orange, red-green
Expected YieldShould cut brilliantly eye clean, 95%+ Faceting grade


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Lot 66 - Sunset
Tourmaline

Price:  Au$45.00
(US$34.12)

SOLD...   Gorgeous Sunset Tourmaline
Deep Golden Amber, Orangey Yellow and Golden Green are all displayed in this tantalizing Tanzanian Sunset Tourmaline facet rough. The material from this parcel is running roughly 95%+ parcel clean and this stone should be capable of cutting at least Eye-clean or better with golden green on one axis and orange amber on the other.. These stones display the strong Dichroism that has become a trade-mark of Sunset Tourmaline, and you will be surprised by the flashing colour change display when it is cut into a Trillion/Brilliant/Barion cut. Sunset Tourmaline is just one of the new finds that are coming from Tanzania and also Kenya and the material is quite unlike any other Green and/or Orange Tourmaline available in the market. It is highly sought after by Collectors
Well priced at Au$6.50/ct —
$45.00
Weight —6.92cts (5.97gm)
No. of Stones— 1
Size — 8mm x 9mm x 10mm
Colour — Lustrous golden amber, orangey yellow, gold-green
Expected YieldShould cut brilliantly eye clean, 95%+ Faceting grade


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Lot 67 - Sunset
Tourmaline

Price:  Au$50.00
(US$37.92)

SOLD...   Gorgeous Sunset Tourmaline
Stunning rich orange with red flashes, changing to golden-green Tanzanian Sunset Tourmaline facet rough with a seductive hint of peachy gold.. This material is running roughly 95%+ clean and this piece of rough should be capable of cutting Eye-clean or better. It is nicely shaped for one of the triangular or pear-shaped brilliant/trillion cuts. Thispiece of tourmaline rough displays the strong Dichroism that Sunset Tourmaline is known for, where the sparkling green-gold turns to a rich reddish orange. Sunset Tourmaline is just one of the new finds that are coming from Tanzania and also Kenya and the material is quite unlike any other Green and/or Orange Tourmaline available in the marketplace. Because of its unusual colour changes, it is highly sought after by Collectors. This material will yield the most unexpected display of flashing colours when faceted in a brilliant/trillion or similar design.
Well priced at Au$6.50/ct —
$50.00
Weight —7.76cts (1.55gm)
No. of Stones— 1
Size — 9mm x 15mm x 8mm
Colour — Lustrous gold, rich orange with red flashes, gold-green
Expected YieldShould cut brilliantly eye clean, 95%+ Faceting grade


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Lot 68 - Sunset
Tourmaline

Price:  Au$54.40
(US$41.25)

SOLD...   Gorgeous Sunset Tourmaline
Sparkling Amber Gold, Deep Burnt Orange to Grassy Green Tanzanian Sunset Tourmaline facet rough. With the material running roughly 95%+ parcel clean, this chunky stone should be capable of cutting Eye-clean or better. It is displaying the strong Dichroism that Sunset Tourmaline is known for, and has a beautiful golden- green orientation with heavy overtones of deep orange. Sunset Tourmaline is just one of the new finds that are coming from Tanzania and also Kenya and the material is quite unlike any other Green and/or Orange Tourmaline available in the market, thus because of its unusual and unexpected colour changes, it is highly sought after by Collectors
Well priced at Au$6.50/ct —
$54.40
Weight —8.37cts (1.67gm)
No. of Stones— 1
Size — 11mm x 10mm x 9mm
Colour — Lustrous amber-gold, rich orange, gold-green
Expected YieldShould cut brilliantly eye clean, 95%+ Faceting grade


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Lot 69 - Watermelon
Tourmaline

Price:  Au$10.00
(US$7.43)

NEW...   Watermelon Tourmaline
One of the most popular forms of Tourmaline, the Watermelon variety shows a completely contrasting C axis which is quite spectacular when cut as "a slice of watermelon" - hence it's name. This natural Watermelon tourmaline crystal rough is from Nigeria, Africa and is a pale green surrounding the C axis. It is naturally terminated and flawless to the eye and although small should cut a brilliant and interesting small stone.

Well priced at Au$4.00/ct — $10.00
Weight —2.55cts (0.51gm)
No. of Stones— 1
Size — 10mm x 5mm x 5mm
Colour — Lustrous pale green surrounding pink C axis
Expected YieldShould cut brilliantly eye clean, Faceting grade



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Lot 70 - Watermelon
Tourmaline

Price:  Au$107.25
(US$79.70)

NEW...   Watermelon Tourmaline
One of the most popular forms of Tourmaline, the Watermelon variety shows a completely contrasting C axis which is quite spectacular when cut as "a slice of watermelon" - hence it's name. This natural Watermelon tourmaline crystal rough is from Nigeria, Africa and is a quite definite mid-green 'rind' surrounding the hot pink C axis. It is naturally terminated and one end is eye. It should be sawn in half and two stones faceted which will give a good quality, clean stone money stone and a secondary, included stone which would still be worth the cutting.

Well priced at Au$5.50ct — $107.25
Weight — 19.50cts (3.90gm)
No. of Stones— 1
Size — 18mm x 12mm x 11mm
Colour — Lustrous mid green surrounding hot pink C axis
Expected YieldShould cut eye clean - 1 stone, if sliced the second stone will be fairly included. Faceting grade


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