Gems and precious stones to collect
Colombian emeralds cut Teardrop certificates
Nov 18th
Today I propose a small selection of Colombian natural emeralds, all with faceted Teardrop cut and all sharing the same source, the Colombia. These gems all are certified i.e. accompanied by Gemological certificate that attests the origin and its characteristics such as weight and dimensions.
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Colombian emerald green natural 0,15 Carat
Jun 21st
Small natural Emerald of only 0,15 Carat, but features a bright green and that makes this Colombian Emerald very interesting for those who want to approach for the first time in this type of gem, without spending figures demanding, a small almost Emerald 3 and a half millimeters, can’ really fascinate without disclaimers.
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Colombian natural round cut Emerald from 0,18 Carat
Jun 21st
Very cute and original copy of natural Emerald, coming from Colombia, features of the typical Mint Green usually of emeralds from the mines of Muzo. With a medium color tone verging on clear and a fair transparency considering the stone (Type 3 According to GIA) This small Emerald gem looks shiny and attractive in the eyes of the observer.
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Colombian emerald green natural brilliant cut from 0,27 Carat
Jun 21st
By now you should know that I have a certain propensity toward the emeralds, the magnificent Green stones undisputed charm that increasingly appear in this blog testifies, put the floor plan as well as other specimens, with different shapes and sizes, Some certificates (older emeralds) others without “Kit” but still gorgeous, as this magnificent specimen of Colombian Emerald, round cut, by 0,27 Carat, with a deep and intense bright green, with good saturation and medium tone, so it's not too bright nor too dark, perfect for your collection of gems or to be embedded in an elegant jewel.
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Rare gem of cat's eye cabochons Scapolite from 3,16 Carat
Jun 8th
Today we mark a new gem, not very known, but definitely interesting for lovers of gems and precious stones who let themselves be enchanted by optical effects present in some specimens as in the case of Scapolite “Cat's eye” the protagonist of this article that presents the phenomenon called “chatoyancy“, the light is reflected from the stone because of the sort of inclusions to form a bright line of lighter color that crosses the entire bud.
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Yellow oval cut Sapphire from 0,25 Carat
Jun 8th
Small but stylish Yellow Sapphire, or Yellow corundum, hot and intense colour, well saturated and full, good transparency and shine, This little gem comes from Africa, measures approximately 5×3 mm, It has a low price and is perfect for being set in a silver ring, in order to create a unique but affordable jewelry, given the low cost of this gemstone.
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Colombian natural Emerald oval cut green from 0,20 Carat
Jun 8th
Another small Natural Emerald from Colombia, (I confess I have a weakness for this gem!) equipped with a cut faceted oval size 5×3 mm and weighs about 0,20 Carat, therefore very accessible price but very fascinating because of its extraordinary unique color in the world of gems.
