![]() See also a side view of this genuine natural blue and yellow sapphire pendant. They are both very well cut with good brilliance. The blue sapphire gem measures 7mm long x 4.5 mm wide, and the yellow sapphire is 8mm long x 5.5mm wide. It makes a very unique natural sapphire necklace! The pear shape sapphires are natural color gems with light to medium shades of blue and yellow. This natural color Ceylon sapphire pendant is set in 14k white gold. This genuine sapphire pendant is set with pear shape faceted sapphires, pendant total length is 0.9 inches (23.5mm)įaceted from natural sapphire crystals mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) It is even possible to find large cabochon rubies and sapphires of over 10 carats.14k white gold pendant with natural color sapphires weighing 2.11 carats total gem weight There are many other interesting gems that can be found in big sizes, including tourmaline, peridot, spodumene varieties ( kunzite and hiddenite), fire opal from Mexico, chalcedony and some members of the garnet family. Fluorite is quite inexpensive, often selling for around $4 per carat even in the large sizes. Most of the fluorite we see is under 20 carats, but we have bought a number of pieces that weigh over 40 carats. Moonstone, the unique gem with the unusual shimmering light, is usually available as gemstones of up to 80 carats, at prices around $3 per carat.įluorite is a gem loved by collectors for its brilliant colors that include purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, brown, pink, black and reddish-orange. Lapis lazuli, the vivid blue stone of truth and friendship, can be found in a variety of interesting shapes in large sizes with weights approaching 100 carats, at prices well under $2 per carat. Some of the classic gems of antiquity can often be found in the larger sizes. Agate and jasper are very affordable sometimes as little as $1 per carat. We've had some jasper from India that has been carved and drilled, so that it justs needs a chain to make it into a unique piece of jewelry. You can find agate and jasper in impressively large sizes, with many pieces over 50 carats. Some patterned stones make wonderful pendants. Prices are generally in the $7-$8 per carat price range for the larger pieces. ![]() There are a range of stunning hues, from the light sky blue to the bright Swiss blue and the deep London blue. The finer quartz - amethyst, citrine and ametrine - can often be found for as little as $5-$6 per carat, while the other quartz varieties are even more affordable.Īmong the brilliant faceted gems, blue topaz can often be found in sizes weighing as much as 30 or 40 carats. One of the attractions of quartz varieties is that prices per carat remain constant as the gems increase in size. ![]() Other members of the quartz family can also be found in huge sizes, including lemon quartz, smoky quartz, amethyst and citrine. ![]() ![]() We also stock some unusual star rose quartz cabochons from South Africa, with some pieces that are over 200 carats. That's 60 grams (or about 2.1 ounces for those who haven't yet joined the metric world). In the last few months we've faceted some pieces of rose quartz weighing as much as 300 carats. Our largest pieces are usually in the quartz family. So what's available in larger gems? What are your choices and how much will it cost for these big stones? Many designers have used large gems not only in pendants, but in rings and earrings as well. Also, recent fashion trends in jewelry have added to the interest in big stones. Large gemstones are in demand by collectors who are always on the lookout for impressive specimens. ![]()
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