1.32CT EAST AFRICA BLUE TO PURPLE RED COLOR CHANGE PYROPE SPESSARTITE GARNET

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We specialize in collector & high end colored gems not commonly found in retail stores. We strive to provide the best possible customer service and value. We stand behind our products and have the expertise of a GIA Graduate Gemologist to serve you.
Donald Hofler GIA GG, AJP
SEE OUR GROWING SELECTION OF SOME OF THE RAREST GEM STONES AND MINERAS ON EARTH IN OUR STORE. WE OFFER WELL OVER 100 DIFFERENT GEMS, MINERAL, SPECIES AND VARIATIES FOR SALE AND AUCTION AND OUR SELECTION IS GROWING. TAKE A PEAK AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK.
Pieces: 1
Shape: Cushion Facet
Type: Color Change Garnet Garnet  (Color slightly more intense than photo)
Color: Blue in fluorescent only to Violet in mixed lighting to Purple Red in incandescent / Candle light only
Weight: 1.32 CT
Clarity: SI1+/- (Type II)
(PLEASE; If unsure of what clarity means see chart below for a more detailed explanation)
Size: 7.0 x 5.2 x 3.7 mm
Luster: Vitreous
Origin: East Africa
Treatment: None
Hardness: 6.5 - 7.5 on MOHS
WE CANNOT STRESS HOW RARE THIS MATERIAL IS.  THERE ARE 2 COLORS GARNETS HAVE NEVER BEEN FOUND IN, BLUE AND COLORLESS OR WHITE, UNTIL NOW.  IN EAST AFRICA NOT ONLY HAVE A FEW WHITE GARNETS BEEN FOUND BUT A BLUE GARNET FOUND IN SEVERAL TINY DEPOSITS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED.  THIS GARNET IS A COMBINATION OF TWO MORE WELL KNOWN GARNET, PYROPE AND SPESSARTITE.  WHAT ADDS TO THE WONDER OF THIS BLUE GARNET IS THAT IN INCANDESCENT IT CHANGES COLOR TO A RED OR PURPLE RED MAKING IT EVEN MORE RARE AND DESIRABLE. THIS MATERIAL IS BEING SOLD FOR AS MUCH AS ,000 PER CARAT IN IT'S FINEST CONDITION. THIS IS A STONE YOU MUST ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION AND EVEN PUT AWAY FOR THE FUTURE AS IN ALL OF HISTORY THIS IS THE FIRST FIND OF SUCH A STONE WHICH HAS ALL THE VARIABLES OF GREAT COLOR, DURABILITY, IT'S RARE AND MAKES GOOD JEWELRY AS WELL AS AN APPEA TO COLLECTORS.  WE HAVE JUST A HUNDRED OR SO OF THESE STONES AND ONLY A FEW ARE IN EXCESS OF 1 CARAT.  WE RECOMMEND YOU GET WHAT YOU CAN WHILE YOU CAN BEFORE PRICES FOR THIS MATERIAL BECOME UNAFFORDABLE.
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We believe that the feedback forum should be used to rate the entire purchasing experience and on the product as it is listed and worded not how the item is assumed to be.
If you have questions regarding our product, ask, we respond within 24 hours in nearly all cases. Since we take our feedback seriously we list our items as accurately as possible in an attempt to give our customers what we are claiming our product to be.
Much time, effort and expense is put into verifying the authenticity of the products we sell.
Communication is essential to problem resolution and based on our commitment to our customers believe that we would never deserve an unfavorable feedback.
Henceforth we will give feedback based on the buyer’s entire purchasing experience and responsibilities.
Any misuse or abuse of the purchasing or feedback forums will affect the quality of feedback given in return and possibly result in the suspension of buying privileges from our store.
While we regret being forced to take this action recent actions have forced us to so, so that we may continue to serve you in the manner in which you are accustom.
To our regular customers you know our level of customer service and commitment to you as our customer and so will not be affected.
To those of you who are new or potential customers please know we honor our values and our commitment to you as a potential future customer and look forward to a fair and long lasting business relationship.
Our business can only be successful by gaining and retaining new and existing customers so give us the opportunity to gain and retain your trust and business.
In the end when all is said and done you will not be disappointed.
Thank you, Don & Lori Hofler
VVS 1 & 2
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VS 1
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VS 2
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SI 1
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SI 2
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Included 1, 2 & 3
Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.
Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.
Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.
Good Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.
Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.
Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.
On Aug-02-07 at 11:49:23 PDT, seller added the following information:
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