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Product Type: Ruby
Approx Weight (per piece): 4.91ct
Size: 11x8.6mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Rich Red
Clarity: Slight Inclusion
Origin: Madagascar

Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is made of the fossilized shells of ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre, with a microstructure inherited from the shell.  It is one of few biogenic gemstones; others include amber and pearl. In 1981, the year commercial mining of ammolite began, ammolite was given official gemstone status by the World Jewellery Confederation.

Product Type: Ammolite (Ammonite)
Approx Weight (per piece): 20.2ct 
Size: 42x11mm
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Color: Fantastic Rainbow Color
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Canada

Product Type: Lemon Quartz 
Product ID: PRYL5878
Approx Weight (per piece): 12.60ct
Size: 17x14mm
Shape: Oval Checkerboard Cut
Color: Lime Green
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Brazil

Product Type: Tourmalinated Quartz  
Approx Weight (per piece):  15.3ct  
Size: 24.2x11.3mm  
Shape:  Octagon Cut  
Color:  Colorless  
Clarity:  Tourmalinated Clear  
Origin:  Brazil  
Treatment:  Natural - No known treatment  

The appearance of Tourmalinated Quartz is characterized by clear or milky quartz with dark, thread-like, or needle-shaped inclusions of black tourmaline running through the stone. These inclusions can vary in density, giving each piece a distinct and unique appearance.

Tourmalinated Quartz is a crystal that combines the properties of Clear Quartz and Black Tourmaline. It is believed to offer strong protection by shielding against negative energies and enhancing the grounding and balancing effects of Black Tourmaline. The crystal is thought to amplify intentions and promote emotional healing. It may also support spiritual connection, chakra alignment, and provide emotional support during challenging times.

Product Type: Lapis Lazuli
Approx Weight (per piece):  56.06ct
Size: 36x26mm
Shape: Oval Carved Cabochon
Color: Fine Blue with Golden specks
Clarity: Opaque 
Origin: Afghanistan, hand carved in Thailand

Lapis lazuli is a vivid blue metamorphic rock and a gemstone that has been prized for its intense color and historical significance for thousands of years.  It's composed of lazurite (for the blue color), calcite, sodalite, and pyrite. It is the presence of pyrite that causes the gold-colored flecks or veins in the stone.  Lapis lazuli has a moderate hardness, typically ranging from 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale.  High-quality lapis lazuli has been historically sourced from mines in Afghanistan; however, other deposits are found in countries such as Russia, Chile, Italy, and the United States.

Lapis lazuli has been used for various purposes throughout history. It has been highly prized for ornamental and decorative purposes, including as a gemstone in jewelry and art. The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli in the creation of jewelry, amulets, and cosmetics. The pigment ultramarine, derived from lapis lazuli, was highly valued by Renaissance painters.

Lapis lazuli is believed to promote self-awareness and mental clarity.

Product Type:  Spinel
Size: Various - see below for measurements of each stone
Shape: Oval Cut
Color:  Purple Pink
Clarity:  Clean
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)

The dimensions of each spinel are as follows:

A - 7.0x6.1mm | 1.1ct
B - 6.9x6.0mm | 1.5ct
C - 7.0x5.7mm | 1.1ct

Spinel comes in a variety of colors, ranging from vivid reds and pinks to blues, purples, oranges, and even black.  It is a durable gemstone with a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale making it suitable for everyday wear in jewelry.

Spinels are believed to enhance energy, promote vitality, and offer protection. Some also associate spinel with love and compassion.

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.1ct
Size: 10x5.5mm
Shape: Marquise Cabochon
Color: Royal Blue
Clarity:  Opaque Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin:  Thailand
Treatment:  Diffusion*

*This gemstone was heated and surface diffused to improve its appearance.  This is a routine and safe treatment that is accepted worldwide.

Product Type: Morganite (Pink Beryl)
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.1ct
Size: 8mm
Shape: Trilliant Cut
Color: Pink
Clarity: VSI
Origin:  Brazil

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.82ct
Size: 6.1x3.8mm
Shape: Briolette
Color: Pink
Clarity:  Clean
Origin:   Africa

Product Type: Ruby
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.86ct
Size: 6mm
Shape: Round Cut
Color: Rich Pigeon Blood Red
Clarity:  Included
Origin: Madagascar

Product Type: Spinel
Product ID: SPPP82135
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.21ct
Size: 7x6mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Purple Pink
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Tanzania

Spinel comes in a variety of colors, ranging from vivid reds and pinks to blues, purples, oranges, and even black.  It is a durable gemstone with a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale making it suitable for everyday wear in jewelry.

Spinels are believed to enhance energy, promote vitality, and offer protection. Some also associate spinel with love and compassion. 

Product Type: Moldavite (Impactite Green Melt Glass)  
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.02ct  
Size: 10x8mm  
Shape: Octagon Cut  
Color: Rich Green  
Clarity: SI (Slightly Included) with corner flaw, internal fracture along inclusion  
Origin: Chlum Region, Czech Republic

Moldavite is a rare, greenish gemstone formed by the impact of a meteorite. It is a type of tektite, which is a natural glass created from terrestrial material that melted during the intense heat of meteor impacts. Moldavite is believed to have been formed around 15 million years ago when a massive meteorite hit what is now the southern Germany and Czech Republic region, forming the Ries Impact Structure. The impact ejected material into the atmosphere, which later cooled and fell back to Earth as moldavite, primarily in the region of the Czech Republic.  The most well-known deposits are located near the Moldau River, from which it gets its name.  It is found in small quantities, making it relatively rare. 

Moldavite has a distinct green color, ranging from pale olive green to deep forest green. Some specimens even have a slight brownish tint.  It often has a wrinkled or pitted surface, a characteristic of its formation process.