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Product Type:  Chrome Diopside Cats Eye Gemstone
Approx Weight (per piece):  2.15ct
Size:  8x6.6mm
Shape:  Oval Cabochon
Color: Green
Clarity: Clean
Origin:  Russia
Treatment:  None

Product Type: Tsavorite (8 piece lot)
Approx Weight (per lot): 1.05tcw
Size:  3.3x1.8 to 4.0x2.5mm
Shape: Baguette Cut
Color: Rich Emerald Green
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Africa
Treatment: None

Tsavorite is a variety of the garnet family, specifically a green grossular garnet. Its color ranges from a vivid green to an intense greenish-blue.  Tsavorite was first discovered in the 1960s in Tanzania and was later found in Kenya.  Due to its scarcity, it is considered one of the rarest and most valuable garnets.

Tsavorite is relatively durable with a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it suitable for various types of jewelry, though care should be taken to avoid exposure to extreme heat or harsh chemicals.

Tsavorite is associated with prosperity, abundance, and vitality. Some consider it a stone of growth and regeneration, both in the physical and spiritual sense.

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.8ct
Size: 5.7x4.7mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Purple
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Africa

Product Name: Kunzite
Approx Weight (per piece): 8.6ct
Size:  11.6x10.9x9.8mm
Shape: Oval Cut 
Color: Pink
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Afghanistan
Treatment: None

Product Name: Kunzite
Approx Weight (per piece): 17.1ct
Size: 14.5x12mm (depth 10.5mm)
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Pink
Clarity: Nice Crystal
Origin: Afghanistan
Treatment: None/Unheated

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.55ct
Size: 5.5x4mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Golden
Clarity:  Clean
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.47ct
Size: 7.5x6mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Canary Yellow 
Clarity: Clean
Origin:  Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Product Type:  Aquamarine Cats Eye 
Approx Weight (per Piece): 12.5ct  
Size:   16.8x12mm  
Shape:  Oval Cabochon  
Color:    Light Greenish Blue with Gray Overtone  
Clarity:  Translucent
Origin:  Russia
Treatment: None

Product Type: Chrysoberyl Cats Eye
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.1ct
Size: 6.5x5.6mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Yellow
Clarity: Top Crystal
Origin: Sri Lanka

The distinctive "cat's eye" effect in this Chrysoberyl is caused by the reflection of light off parallel needle-like inclusions within the crystal. When the gem is cut en cabochon, a concentrated, bright band of light appears to move across the surface as the stone is rotated.

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl comes in various colors, such as green, yellow, and golden-brown.  It is a durable gemstone, scoring 8.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it suitable for various types of jewelry.  Significant sources of Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl include Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, Myanmar, and Madagascar. 

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl is believed to possess metaphysical properties associated with protection, intuition, and good fortune. Some traditions consider it a talisman for enhancing insight and awareness.

Product Type: Zircon
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.39ct 
Size: 7x5mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Fine Cinnamon Yellow 
Clarity:  Clean
Origin: Cambodia

Zircon comes in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow, green, brown, and red, and is renowned for its exceptional brilliance.  Blue zircon, in particular, is highly sought after for its vibrant and saturated hue.   Zircon is found in many locations worldwide, including Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Australia. Some of the oldest zircon crystals have been dated to be over 4 billion years old, making them among the oldest minerals on Earth.

Zircon has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for use in various types of jewelry. However, care should be taken to avoid sharp blows and extreme temperatures.

Zircon is associated with promoting spiritual growth, mental clarity, and prosperity. It is also thought to enhance self-confidence and provide protection.

It's important to note the distinction between natural zircon and cubic zirconia. Natural zircon is a genuine gemstone, while cubic zirconia is a synthetic material often used as a diamond simulant.