Posted by Doug Menadue on Dec 8, 2010 in Custom Faceted Gemstones | 0 comments
Item : #291
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 6 x 6 x 5 mm
Comments : This rich deep madeira citrine looks stunning cut in the classic Asscher Cut design. Before I cut it I thought that the madeira colour might be too dark for an Asscher but when I was finished I was pleasantly surprised that that was the case. It works very well in the Asscher and shows the patterns...
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Posted by Doug Menadue on Nov 30, 2010 in Custom Faceted Gemstones, For Sale | 0 comments
Item : #298
Treatments : None
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 10 x 10 x 8.5 mm
Comments : This is as fine a pink tourmaline Asscher cut gemstone as you are ever likely to see. Lovely delicate pink tones with golden peach highlights. There is also a blush of soft violet that appears in the right light that is beguiling. The gem is eye clean which can be hard to find in tourmaline this size. The design...
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Posted by Doug Menadue on Nov 30, 2010 in Custom Faceted Gemstones, For Sale | 0 comments
Stone : Chrysoberyl
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2010
Item : #299
Design : Asscher Cut
Origin : Tanzania
Treatments : None
Weight : 1.1 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 5 x 5 x 5 mm
Comments : This is something that you rarely see, a fine bright chrysoberyl cut in the classic Asscher Cut. Most chrysoberyl tends to be small and is usually cut in round or oval designs. I was lucky to get this nice...
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