See We only sell earth mined gems. Large blue ( Gia vslgB4/2), heavily included and has chip on side...but beautiful colour. Natural aquamarines of this size are not common Please read the IMPORTANT TERMS AND INFORMATION page at least once as it applies to all listings. . ANY questions, please ask.
If you are not sure of size, please check with a ruler in mm... the standard for measuring gems. Appraisal uploaded upon request.
My selling price is determined by what I had to pay. I used to buy gems in very large quantities, using the ones in sizes I could use, putting aside the others. I am selling all my stock now. Many were purchased years ago. THIS IS A GENUINE EARTH MINED AQUAMARINE. If you request. I can provide a written appraisal signed and sealed by an independent master valuer ( at time of this listing I am using Steven Knight GG, R.M.V., CJA-CAP) for approx. $40. You have to ask for and pay for prior to shipping as it must be sent to his lab. Takes a week or so.
My selling prices are determined by my cost. Many items were purchased decades ago when prices were considerably less.
For those that do not want to settle for imitations, this is a chance to buy real gems at good prices. All gems have been examined by at least one gemologist. Many by a master valuer. There are an incredible number of fake gems out there. All my gems are earth mined, genuine gems. Why settle for imitations. As in all things, supply and demand determine value. Earth mined gems go up in value. Mass produced man made gems do not.
Supply and demand rules in true gem buying as in every other human investment.
Each earth mined gem is a unique work of art, unlike the lab produced stones that can be produced in unlimited quantities.
Even worse than the lab produced stones are the glass enhanced ones....almost worthless.
Some people will never understand why people buy an original work of art when they can buy a poster for next to nothing.
Earth mined gems are for those that do. Invest in quality.
Aquamarine is the birthstone for those born in March. The name comes from the Latin for water of the sea, and was considered a good luck talisman by ancient sailors. it is said to have a calming influence and be good luck for the wearer, and is said to inspire truth.