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Uparatnas: Alternative Gems
In addition to the
nine main, astrological, Jyotish gemstones, Vedic gemology uses alternative
gems as well (in Sanskrit uparatnas),
especially to substitute those main gems that are very costly in two
or three carats sizes ( namely diamonds and
rubies). It is found, however, that
an alternative gem has a
milder, astrological effect than the correspondent main gem.
See The Nine
Jyotish Gems page to know more about the main and
alternative gems used in Jyotish gemology.
Important:
Important:
The following pictures are highly magnified
(30X)
and do not show the gems' real
size. Color and
brilliance
can greatly vary from computer to computer, depending
on your monitor's settings.
Color will also, naturally, vary from sunlight to indoor, incandescent light. Dark and lighter
areas are effects from the digital camera. See description for accuracy
on clarity grade, color and exact dimensions in mm.
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Emerald alternative.
Alluringly flawless, finest color, great size, Pakistani
peridot. Just gorgeous!
$120/ct
$873/gem |
We
have been lucky to obtain few pieces of Pakistani peridot, consider
the very best in terms of color. And these are the very best value
anywhere. Guaranteed! This one weights 7.28
cts., medium-dark, intense, open, bright "lime" green color,
masterly executed, pear shape ,mixed cut, measuring 12.94x11.27.24mm,
eye flawless, VVS tyupe2 from
the Suppatt region,
Pakistan. Excellent big size, compelling shape, effulgent natural
color with no treatment whatsoever, and super clean, it is a joy to
experience it. A true wholesale value for this gem quality peridot. |
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Ruby alternative.
Radiant, great size, Ceylon, deep "blood" red rhodolite garnet. Flawless!
$85/ct
$416/gem |
Love the cut on this one! A mesmerizing rhodolite garnet
weighting
4.90 cts., deep, "blood" red color, slightly purplish, perfectly executed,
"antique Ceylon" rectangular cushion, mixed cut 10.73x8.44x5.38mm,
flawless gem, IF-VVS type2 from the gem fields of Ratnapura, Sri
Lanka. What else can we say ....a real magical gem with an
unique cutting and flawless clarity that is a delight to
experience...to own it... to enjoy it! |
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Emerald alternative.
Alluringly flawless, finest color, great size, Pakistani
peridot. Very auspicious!
$130/ct
$751/gem |
A
captivating, untreated, natural peridot, weighting 5.78
cts., finest, medium, very intense, "lime" green color, masterly
executed, unnotched heart, mixed shape, measuring 10.9x10.2x8.3mm,
flawless gem, IF-VVS type2 from Pakistan. If Peridot from Burma set
the standard for producing the biggest sizes in gem material,
peridot from Pakistan is the most sought after for the finest,
purer, "parrot" green color. This one is a perfect example of
auspicious, flawless, perfectly cut and alluring Pakistani peridot
with a most gorgeous color. Superb scintillation and mind-blowing
eye appeal. Gorgeous emerald alternative at a great, below wholesale
price! |
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Yellow sapphire
alternative. Spell-binding, very
rare color, unheated, natural, Ceylon golden chrysoberyl. Unique
gem, gorgeous!
$200/ct
$512/gem |
What a
color! A completely untreated, top golden chrysoberyl, weighting 2.56
cts., finest golden color, perfectly executed, oval, mixed cut,
measuring 8.12x6.82x5.22mm, eye flawless, VVS type2 from the gem
fields of Elahera, Sri Lanka. Usually chrysoberyl has a strong green
and green-brown undertones, and often the yellow component is only
secondary. This has the finest golden color I have ever seen in a
chrysoberyl. Truly an enchanting gem, that together with excellent
hardness, makes this gem a great candidate for an everyday and
unique ring. And the rarity of this top golden color add an exotic
feel to the already beautiful and sparkling look. Great, great gem! |
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Ruby alternative. Spiritual, 18K yellow gold, red-pink,
rubellite tourmaline
talisman. Flawless
gem!
$325/pendant |
Beautifully
austere, this 18K fine yellow gold talisman
mounts a natural, unheated, rubellite tourmaline
from Nigeria. This tourmaline is flawless under 30X
magnification. It weight approx. 3 ct. in a well executed, oval,
mixed cut. Total length of the pendant is 3/4". If you
are looking for a ruby uparatna pendant,
(Sun talisman), this red tourmaline pendant is the right
choice! Gem touches the skin. This talisman has
been blessed by Ammachi a few years back during one of her North
American tours. Very auspicious! |
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Ruby alternative. Gorgeous, 18K yellow
gold, red-pink, rubellite tourmaline
talisman. Flawless gem!
~Sold!~
Thanks A.
$325/pendant |
Another
simple, but elegant 18K yellow
gold, talismanic pendant, mounting a natural,
unheated, rubellite tourmaline from Nigeria. The tourmaline weights approx. 3 ct. in a well
executed oval, mixed cut, and it is flawless under 30X magnification.
Total length of the pendant is 3/4". If you are looking
for a ruby uparatna pendant (Sun
talisman), and you do not have the budget for a ruby, this
pendant is the right choice!
Gem touches the skin. This talisman has been
blessed by Ammachi a few years back during one of her North American
tours. Very auspicious! |
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Ruby alternative.
Delightful, excellent red color, clean, Ceylon rhodolite garnet.
Very lovely gem!
$75/ct
$414/gem |
A
wonderful rhodolite garnet with fine red color, weighting 5.52cts., deep,
"blood"
red color, v.slightly purplish, perfectly executed, roval (in
between a round and an oval), "flower" cut, measuring
10.4x9.46x7.36mm, eye flawless, VVS tye2 from the gem
fields of Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka. A beautiful, untreated rhodolite with a
deep, blood red color and velvety appearance. Very clean and
perfectly cut too, this one is guaranteed to please the eye and
raise the spirit! Very low price for this Ceylon rhodolite. |
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Emerald alternative.
Alluringly sensuous, finely cut, untreated, Pakistani peridot.
Very auspicious!
$110/ct
$667/ct |
We have been very lucky to purchase 4 gorgeous Pakistani
peridots at a great price. This peridot weights
6.06 cts., finest, medium-dark, intense, "lime" green color,
perfectly executed, pear shape, mixed cut, measuring 12.15x10.65x7.2mm,
eye flawless VVS type2 from the Suppatt region, Pakistan. Truly
a beautiful gem, with awesome shape and in all possessing a very
mystical and magical energy. Also, finest clean clarity, always
very rare in a gem of this size. Great wholesale value for a
beautiful gem quality peridot. |
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Ruby alternative.
Mystical, alluring shape and perfect size, clean, Ceylon
rhodolite garnet. Low price on this one!
$60/ct
$319/gem |
A flawless, ruby alternative to propitiate the Sun. Untreated,
rhodolite garnet weighting
5.32 cts., deep, "blood" red with purplish undertones, well
executed, oval, mixed cut, measures 11.03x8.636.65mm, eye
flawless, VVS type2 from the gem fields of Marapana, Sri Lanka.
Here is a rhodolite of fantastic size with perfect, flawless
clarity and unusual oval, almost cushion shape. Like all
garnets, rhodolite is never treated, and make a perfect
astrological alternative to the most expensive ruby. Very well
priced for this size and flawlessness! |
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Diamond alternative.
Queen of all damburites. Lustrous, exceptional, auspicious.
Finest, huge size, gem quality!
$75/ct
$832/gem |
My goodness, you have to see this natural, untreated damburite.
It weights a whopping 11.10 cts., top, finest white (colorless),
magnificently cut in a trillion, mixed cut that measures
14x14x10mm, flawless gem, IF-VVS type2 from the San Luis Potosi
area, Mexico. We have been lucky to acquire some fantastic
damburites of conspicuous size. This one has a brilliance to die
for. Truly a spell-binding gem that is extremely fiery and
beautiful! This will make a sublime pendant that will hypnotize
everyone! |
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Ruby alternative.
Alluring, great size, Ceylon, red rhodolite garnet. Flawless!
$80/ct
$436/gem |
A simply perfect rhodolite garnet this one, that weights
5.45 cts., deep, purplish-red color, perfectly executed, oval,
mixed cut, that measures 10.78x9x7.07mm, flawless gem, IF-VVS
type2 from the gem fields of Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. Very well
done cut, great size with excellent play of light and lustrous
appearance. Garnets are never treated, so if you are on a budget
and you prefer an untreated gem to substitute a ruby, here it
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Diamond alternative.
Exceptionally big, simply flawless, grandly scintillating, Mexican
damburite. Very rare quality!
$75/ct
$952/gem |
The biggest, untreated damburite ever offered. An amazing
12.70 cts., top, finest white color (completely colorless!),
perfectly executed in an oval, "flower" cut, which measures 16.85x14.32x8.95mm,
flawless gem, IF-VVS type1 from the San Luis Potosi area,
Charcas region, Mexico. A definitely alluring and magical gem in
all respects, destined to make the most amazing, Venus
astrological pendant for your pleasure. Please your eyes and
raise your spirit with this one ...guaranteed one of the best, untreated gems
available out there! |
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Ruby alternative. Huge
& dazzling, Ceylon red rhodolite garnet. Flawless!
$80/ct
$664/gem |
Large
size for a flawless, Ceylon rhodolite garnet, weighting
8.30 cts., finest, deep, purplish-red color, perfectly executed,
oval, mixed cut, measures 13.35x11.2x6.9mm, flawless gem, IF-VVS
type2 from the gem fields of Ratnapura, Si Lanka. Well, another
magical gem, with a fantastic presence and flawless clarity.
Scarce size to come by, this is guaranteed the best ruby
alternative for your astrological talisman. Our best rhodolite
to date, surely very auspicious and unique! |
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Diamond alternative.
One of the most sparkling, and purest damburite available. Great
8+ cts. size!
$75/ct
$623/gem |
One
of the most shimmering, untreated damburites ever offered. This
beauty weights
8.31 cts., top, finest white color, (completely colorless!),
magnificently executed, round, "flower" cut, measuring 12mm in diameter by 9.08mm deep,
flawless gem, IF-VVS type1 from San Luis Potosi, Charcas region,
Mexico. You have to see this gem in real life. It is simply
amazing...a truly very well cut gem with perfect cutting
proportions that results in a blasting visual experience. Very,
very brilliant, this is the ultimate Venus alternative. And
flawless too! |
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Emerald alternative.
Spiritually compelling, finest color, flawless, Pakistani
peridot. Beautiful!
$110/ct
$588/gem |
Effulgent Pakistani peridot weighting 5.35
cts., finest, medium-dark, intense, "lime" green color,
perfectly executed, trillion, mixed cut shape, measures 11.55x11.1mm,
eye flawless, VVS type2 from the the Suppatt region, Pakistan. Well,
alluring gem quality peridot with a most gorgeous shape. Everything
is good here, great color, flawless clarity, mystical trillion
shape, and of course a great 5+ cts. size. A true wholesale value
for a gorgeous gem. |
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Ruby alternative. Rare deep pink, Ceylon
rhodolite garnet. Very rare color, alluring shape...below cost!
~Sold!~
Thank Y.
$65/ct
$137/gem |
A
magical rhodolite garnet with a very fine color. It weights
2.10
cts., medium-dark, intense, pink-red color, well executed, unnotched
heart, mixed cut, measuring 7.3x7.92x4.67, flawless gem, IF-VVS type2
from the gem fields of Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. One of the nicest colors
ever seen in a rhodolite garnet and at this price well worth to own
it. Garnets are never treated.. and for the lovers of untreated gem,
this one will mount exquisitely even in a standard, calibrated 8x8
setting! |
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Ruby alternative. "Holy Buddha",
orange-red, Tanzanian garnet
carving! Excellent details....unique!
$115/piece
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Holy Buddha,
red garnet carving, 8.25 ct., deep orange-red color,
measuring 11.5x24.2mm, flawless piece from Tanzanian
rough, East Africa. Carved in Thailand. The
details of
the Buddha figure are gorgeous. Finely carved. Gorgeous piece for a holy
pendant. Our suggestion is to frame it with a
row of accents such as bright sapphire melees, surrounding the piece.
Or set it alone, in a simple, bezel, gold frame, as an inexpensive, yet
auspicious, "Sun" talisman. |
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Blue sapphire alternative!
Magical,
amazingly flawless, unheated, Burmese
"navy" blue spinel.
Finest clarity!
$150/ct
$405/gem
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Here is
a great alternative for the person on a budget. This
is a very rare,
completely untreated and unheated, Burmese blue spinel, weighting
2.70 ct., beautiful,
deep, "royal"
to "navy" blue color, perfectly executed, oval
mixed cut, measures
9.2x7.2x5.6mm, completely flawless,
IF-VVS type1 from
the Mogok Tract, Upper Burma. Spinels
have always been mistaken for sapphires, and in fact they are mixed
in the alluvial gravel together with sapphire and garnets most
often. It is a very brilliant and durable gem (after sapphire,
spinel is next in the hardness scale) and best of all does not
require any sort of treatment. This one is flawless....very
auspicious for Jyotish purposes! |
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Diamond alternative.
Round "flower" cut, flawless, untreated Mexican damburite. Classically mystical!
$75/ct
$283/gem |
A pure, untreated
damburite in the classical round shape. This beauty weights 3.78 ct.,
top white, colorless crystal, comparable to a D color diamond,
perfectly executed, round, flower cut, measuring 9.53mm in diameter by
7.18mm deep, flawless gem, IF-VVS from the Charcas region, Mexico. All
of our damburites are flawless, with finest cutting and blasting
brilliance. Do not settle for lower qualities. Guaranteed to amaze you
forever! |
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Holy Buddha, garnet
carving! Unique!
$90/ piece
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Holy Buddha,
red garnet carving, 11.67 ct. deep orange-red color,
measuring 13.2x17.7mm, flawless piece from East Africa. Carved in Thailand! Gorgeous
piece for a holy pendant. Our suggestion is to frame it with a row of accents such as
bright sapphire melees, surrounding the piece!
Or set it alone,
in a simple, bezel, gold frame, as an inexpensive, yet auspicious,
"Sun" talisman. |
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Emerald alternative. One-of-a-kind,
very rare 100+ ct., "emerald green", natural, Afghani
fluorite. A stunner!
$380/gem |
This a very rare find in
terms of size and clarity. This superb fluorite weights an impressive
102 ct., medium, intense, emerald green color, excellent, pear,
mixed cut with Portuguese pavilion, measuring 41.5x25.5x17.4mm, eye
clean, VS type3 from Afghanistan. A one-of-a-kind gem that has the
color of a fine emerald, with impressive size and an overall
magnificent eye appeal, this beauty will stand out in any gem
collection or will make a killer pendant for the right "femme fatale". Price is low! |
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Diamond alternative.
Magnificently cut, flawless, amazingly one-of-a-kind, untreated Mexican damburite. A real mystical gem!
$80/ct
$407/gem |
A very rare and
uniquely cut natural damburite, weighting 5.09 ct., top white,
colorless, comparable to a D color diamond, perfectly executed,
rectangular cushion, with concave pavilion (newly developed gem
design), measures 12.91x10.13x6.34mm, flawless gem, IF-VVS type2 from
the Charcas region, Mexico. We have
been lucky to get few more pieces in flawless clarity, but the future
will be very uncertain. This one was cut in a gorgeous cushion ,
concave cut, which shows a very interesting and unique light return
pattern. Truly a mystical gem. Damburite is never treated. |
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Blue sapphire
alternative. Marvelously flawless, just gorgeous, unheated, Ceylon blue spinel.
Exceptional gem....very rare this perfect!
$270/ct
$635/gem |
It does
not get any better than this. A Magnificent, Ceylon blue spinel. Weighting 2.35 ct., deep "cobalt" blue color,
perfectly executed, round, modified, diamond cut, measuring 8.7mm in
diameter
x4.68mm deep, flawless gem, IF-VVS type1 from Sri Lanka. We saw many spinels during our recent
Sri Lankan trip, but or too graysh or too greenish or
too dark or badly cut, finding the right gem was not easy. This is the finest
bluer spinel money can buy anywhere in a 2 ct. size. Simply perfect color,
top FLAWLESS clarity, and the ultimate round shape with great spread
and cutting proportions. Only one....and
no reserve! Spinel is never treated, it is found in nature as it is
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Emerald alternative.
Captivating, well cut, great size, Burmese
peridot. Excellent Jyotish gem!
~Sold!~
Thank N.
$90/ct
$365/gem |
Such a perfect cut.
Awesome scintillation. See it in person to appreciate it. A
hard-to-get Burmese peridot, weighting 4.05 ct., medium,
intense, yellowish green, perfectly executed, oval, mixed cut, measures
10.37x9.12x6.5mm, eye flawless, VVS type2 from
the Pyaung
Gaung mine,
Upper Burma. A shimmering, gemmy Burmese peridot with top cutting and
clarity. Burma is also famous for producing magnificent peridots, even
in large sizes up to 100 or more carats. This one is a more
approachable size, having a great eye appeal. Will mount splendid! |
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Emerald alternative.
Beautifully shaped, mesmerizing Burmese
peridot!
$110/ct
$419/gem |
You have to see this
one. When I saw it, I had
already envisioned it into an one-of-a-kind pendant. A good 3.81 ct.,
medium to medium-dark, intense, yellowish green, excellent, rectangular, elongated,
cushion, step cut, measuring7.06x5.7mm, eye flawless, VVS type2 from
the
Pyaung Gaung
mine,
Burma.. A real
beauty, in its slender cushion shape, this will make a perfect,
ravishing Mercury pendant (of course with the length running
vertically). Very lustrous gem and a REAL BEAUTY! |
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Diamond alternative.
Pure & crystalline, flawless damburite. Superbly sparkling!
$80/ct
$345/gem |
A real tantalizing
damburite, 4.32 ct., top, colorless, comparable to a D color diamond,
perfectly executed, round, "flower" cut, measuring 10.5mm in diameter
by 7mm deep, flawless gem, IF from the Charcas region, Mexico. For the
past 2 years, no gem quality rough has came out from the mines in this
area, and the only flawless pieces remaining are old stocks. Own it
because it has it all. A GORGEOUS GEM. Damburite is never treated. |
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Diamond alternative.
Exceptionally well cut, flawless, huge size, rare, phenakite.
$118/ct
$700/gem |
Here is a truly
shimmering gem, guarantee much NICER than in the image. See it in
person how it shimmers with white light! A rare phenakite, 5.93 ct., top white, colorless, comparable to a D color
diamond, excellent, emerald, radiant cut, measures 13x8.5x7.25mm,
flawless gem, VVS type2 from Zambia. Phenakite is a rare gem with a
very good hardness (8) and high refractive index. It is usually found
in pegmatitic pockets together with emeralds. This one is a top
example of how beautiful, sparkling and pure this gem variety can be.
Guarantee to be far much nicer than pictured! UNTREATED! |
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Emerald alternative.
Sparkling, awesome shape, flawless, Burmese
peridot. Gorgeous Jyotish gem!
$100/ct
$297/gem |
Wow, a really
gorgeous peridot, weighting 2.97 ct.,
medium, intense,
yellowish green, excellent, square cushion, step cut, measures
8.5x8.5x5.75mm, flawless gem, VVS type2 from from
the Pyaung
Gaung mine,
Burma. A really nicely shaped peridot with perfect clarity that
translate in a lustrous and very pleasing result. A feast to the eye,
your spirit will benefit too. |
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Ruby alternative.
One-of-a-kind, rhodolite garnets set. Very low price!
$220/set |
Super gorgeous and
unique. Here is a set of top rhodolite garnets, 4 stones, 3.96
ct. total weight, top, deep, intense purple-red color, three
princess, graduating from 5.7 to 5mm and one trillion cut 5mm,
the colors also graduate a bit from darker to a bit lighter...,
flawless gems, VVS type 2 from East Africa. This set is truly amazing and
one-of-a-kind, with a total length of approx. 24mm. Ideally, it will
need to be set as the "arrow" pendant design pictured. To match
in color and size this quality is very, very hard., and this astrological
alternative to the ruby is a fantastic, unique and unrepeatable deal! |
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Emerald alternative.
Charming & unusual, rare, unheated, Ceylon green zircon. Top
color!
$130/ct $307/gem |
A rare, natural,
unheated green zircon, weighting 2.36 ct., excellent, rectangular
cushion, mixed cut, measuring 8.3x6.2x5.05mm, flawless gem, VVS type1
from Sri Lanka. A real beauty, perfectly flawless, top cutting and
with an excellent "mint" green color, not too dark, just an
ideal, perfect green, comparable to a tsavorite green. Furthermore, a good size for
that special ring. Unheated green zircon of good, "ideal" mint color is
very rare and command huge prices! Well priced! |
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Yellow sapphire
alternative. Superb, rare African scapolite. Well below wholesale!
$31/ct $185/gem |
Here is something
that can substitute affordably a yellow sapphire. Untreated
& unheated scapolite, 5.88 ct., medium, golden color, excellent,
trillion, fancy cut, measuring 13.4x13.2mm, flawless gem, IF type1
from East Africa. Huge size, the cutting is so perfect and the
brilliance and vibrational energy are fantastic. Super buy for a
flawless gem. Pendant
setting recommended because of fair hardness of
this gem variety. |
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Emerald alternative! Untreated green
tourmaline & white
sapphire ensemble for pendant. Mystic!
$660/set |
Unheated
green tourmaline, 6.62 ct., medium dark, forest green, excellent
square cut, measuring 10x10mm, flawless gem from Brazil. Since it is
a calibrated square, we thought to add 5mm princess cut, 2 pieces on
top and bottom, 3.10 cttw. to make an unique, mystic combination.
Very hard to have matched, top white Ceylon sapphires in 5mm
princess cut. The difference that you see in white color is due to
the camera flash. This is how we would like to set this tourmaline.
We think the result in yellow gold would be just great!
Totally under priced! |
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Ruby alternative.
One-of-a-kind, rhodolite garnets set. Very low price!
$170/set |
Beautiful and
unique. Here is a set of rhodolite garnets, 4 stones, 2.99
ct. total weight, intense pink color, three
princess, graduating from 5 to 4.6mm and one trillion cut, 5.5mm,
flawless gems from East Africa. This set is very eye pleasing and
one-of-a-kind, with a total length of approx. 21mm. Ideally, it will
need to be set as the "arrow" pendant design, as pictured. To match
in color and size this quality is very hard., and this astrological,
milder
alternative to the ruby is an unrepeatable deal! |
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Emerald alternative.
Mystic, round shape, flawless, Burmese
peridot.
$75/ct
$208/gem |
This awesome,
untreated peridot weights 2.60 ct., medium, yellowish green color,
excellent, round, step cut, measuring 9mm in diameter by 5.62mm deep,
flawless, VVS type2 from
the Pyaung
Gaung mine,
Burma. Of course, round stones are considered the quintessence of
perfection and eye appeal. This one is the classic example of a top
clarity peridot in that ideal round shape and eye appeal. Great stone. |
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Emerald alternative! Flawless,
spell-binding, Pakistani peridot
pair. Gorgeous!
$260/pair |
This pair is
fabulous. 3.70 ct. total weight, medium, very intense, top "spring" green,
slightly yellowish, 8mm round diamond cut, flawless, VVS type 2 from
Pakistan. We decided to separate the set, as they can work well as
separate entities. This 2 stones set can be mounted as a talismanic
pendant, perhaps a white sapphire, smaller in the middle connecting
the two....endless possibilities.
Gorgeous quality peridots and
hard-to-get! |
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Emerald alternative. Untreated peridot & white
sapphire ensemble for pendant. Fantastic!
$500/set
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Another
great set. Arizona peridot, 2 squares of 7.1x7.1mm, total carat
weight is 4.16 ct., medium dark, rich apple green, flawless from the
San Carlos Reservation, Arizona. Six pieces of white sapphires, 4mm
princess cut, all matching all flawless, for a total weight of 2.62
ct. could be set as seen in the picture. Don't you think it will
make a fantastic, unique Mercury pendant? Do not delay on this
one! |
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