9.15.2010























top left rose quartz, 41.31 cts, 26x18x13 mm, Madagascar, extra fine pink color, exceptional clarity - completely transparent with very little if any "sleepiness" characteristic of rose quartz, no visible inclusions, excellent cut and polish, you won't find better rose quartz, natural material, NOT TREATED, $495 drilled price


top right rose quartz, 49.24 cts, 28x21x13 mm, Madagascar, nice lavender pink, good transparency but there is some typical rose quartz "sleepiness" , no visible inclusions, excellent cut and polish, natural material, NOT TREATED, $195 drilled price


bottom pink tourmaline, 14.03 cts, 17x11 mm, drilled, Nigeria, no visible inclusions, pastel to medium pink with just a touch of sherry color, excellent cut and polish, natural material, NOT TREATED, this is a very nice stone, $995