Although long known best for being misidentified as ruby, spinel is a beautiful gem in its own right. Its colors, durability, and relative affordability make it an excellent jewelry stone. Cut Spinel prices range from $300 to $3000 per carat, with vibrant, intense pinks being the most expensive. You may be surprised to know that spinel is rarer than ruby. This sparkling natural pink cut spinel, 5mm round VS grade, is perfect for a end of school graduation ring and is a steal at $70. Plus P+P.
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Scapolite Gem – 7.52 carats – Oval
Although not well known, scapolite makes an attractive gem material for both jewelry enthusiasts and mineral collectors. It comes in a wide variety of colors and can show dramatic fluorescence. Rare specimens also display phenomenal effects, like chatoyancy. Tanzania produces the finest golden yellow scapolite known in commercial quantities. Dodoma yields transparent, golden yellow to orangey yellow gem material. This golden yellow gem is 7.52 carats, 15x12x8mm and available for $95. Plus P+P.
Topaz – 5.42 carats – Round
A natural Australian Topaz gem source is Mt. Surprise Queensland. The rough was ground dug. It has that Australian topaz clarity and flash and this piece has that slight natural blue tinge. No treatment, straight from ground to cutter, not found often. Considered VVS grade at 10.8mm round, 7.0mm deep cut, it is a very fine gemstone for a ring or pendant, a steal for $45. Plus P+P.
Phenakite Pair – 3.58 & 3.81 carats – Asscher Cut.
A one piece crystal cut in halves to remove an inclusion, source is from Burma. This pair now makes a magic pair of unique gems. Cut and polished by Sydney’s Bespoke Gems craftsman Doug Menadue is now offered for sale. Details: Phenakite makes an excellent choice for jewelry due to its hardness and toughness and excellent brilliance. It makes a unique replacement for a diamond in ring and its relative affordability means that it can be. These gems are a pair of 3.58 & 3.81 carat, asscher cut, SI, pair $340 with offers and addition pics and information. One gem shown only. Plus P+P.
Golden Beryl Pair – 2.98 & 2.87 carats – Emerald Cut.
This pair of Golden Beryl was cut from one piece of rough gemstone from Afghanistan. Cut and polished by Sydney Bespoke Gems, Doug Menadue. Gems are matched pair, VSI, 6x11x6mm and 2.98 &2.87 carats each. Cut in the “Emerald Step-Cut” to match the Beryl family emerald cut practice. Perfect for that stylish pair of earings. $290 the pair. Plus P+P.
Golden Beryl – 4.55 carats – Round.
Just received this back from the Gem cutters. The rough gemstone was a piece of Golden Beryl ((wrongly called Yellow Emerald), same Beryl family) Gem is 4.55 carats, 11mm round, natural untreated rated at VVS. It’s on the market for $240 and offers. Plus P+P.
Ruby – 3.12 carats – Oval
Nice 3.12 carat Ruby, source Thailand hence the unique red purplish, pink hue. The gem measures 9 x 7mm oval cut, perfect ring size. Priced at $140, rubies of this size are hard to find at this price. Plus P+P.
Peridot – 2.40 carats – Oval
A unique peridot gem, cut by the Australian craftsman, Doug Menadue from Bespoke Gems Sydney, highlights the depth of superb peridot green colour of the highest grade. This gem rough piece (7.84 cts) came from Pakistan and was cut in the “Supernova Design”. At 2.40 carats with a size 6.8 x 9.2 x 5.7mm it is a beautiful oval ring stone. For sale at $245.Plus P+P.
Sapphire – Round – 1.02 carats.
A natural Australian sapphire gem. The rough was ground dug at Inverell NSW. It has that Australian steely blue hue. No treatment, straight from ground to cutter, very rare these days. Considered VVS grade at 1.02 carats, 5.6mm round, deep cut at 3.8mm, it is a very fine gemstone, a steal for $490. Plus P+P.
Amethyst Oval – 4.70 carats
This a gorgeous 4.70 carats Amethyst cut gem. The rough gemstone’s source was Nigeria which is well known for it’s amethyst with unique hue. This gem is Oval cut, measures 12.6 x 10.5 x 6.5 mm. It would fit any standard ring setting of 13 x 10 mm or make a beautiful pendant. It is for sale at $85 plus P&P.