Faceted Benitoite Mixed Parcel, 3.68 ctw, Assorted size, cut & color

Description: Capistrano Mining Company "Your direct source for Sapphire Gravel Paydirt from the Sapphire Mines of Montana, Benitoite Ore from the Benitoite Gem Mine in San Benito County, CA,along with U.S. Mined Gemstones and Fine Mineral Specimens from the United States and Worldwide." ----------------------------------------------------------- Benitoite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. Gem quality Benitoite is only found one place, a small area in San Benito County, CA. Benitoite can range in color from dark blue with violet to light blue, white to colorless. ____________________________________ I cannot state this enough, be careful when purchasing any benitoite. Beware of large inexpensive Benitoite Gems being sold from India, they are FAKE! Due to it's rarity and steep increases in price within the last few years for good quality benitoite gemstones, there are some dealers trying to sell other blue gemstones as benitoite. Be especially cautious when buying benitoite from Thailand and other countries outside of the U.S., or "certified" from these countries. If the stones purchased do turn out to be benitoite, then they rarely live up to their "certification". If you look at the photos of their stones, the photos are always color enhanced, the stones are lesser quality than listed, and the cut of the stones, well let's just say you'll get what you pay for. Remember that anyone can make up a "certificate" on a computer and say that a gemstone is certified. Just always do your research and "Let the Buyer Beware". __________________________________Faceted Benitoite Mixed Parcel, 3.68 ctwAssorted size, cut & color Here is a really nice parcel of faceted benitoite gemstones.The total carat weight of the gems is 3.68 carats.These gems are SI to VS clarity. Even included, these are beautiful gems!They range in size from 1.75 mm up to 3.5 mm, with an average of about 2.5 mm.Color wise, there is white, bi-colored and light to deep blue. At around $800 per carat for over 3 carats of gems, you won't find faceted Benitoite at a lower price!------------------------------------------------------ Please check out my other items, mineral specimens, loose gemstones and jewelry currently available for sale! International buyers...... Please note that full purchase price is put on customs forms for international shipping. If this does not work for you, please contact me before making your purchase. International buyers, please note that if you purchase the least expensive shipping, your shipment cannot be tracked.

Price: 2962.99 USD

Location: San Juan Capistrano, California

End Time: 2024-01-27T19:51:03.000Z

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