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I am on the fence about whether I want to let these go or not, because they're seriously super nice! I’m offering them at the same price that I paid for them, to see whether there is serious interest. I would prefer it to go to another PSer so that they have a good home! :)

They are absolutely yummy and have an ethereal look about them that is very attractive. The only reason I am considering letting them go is because I think I want to save up for a top quality fully transparent blue sheen moonstone at the next HK gem show in March. If you’re looking for good quality translucent moonstone, grab these gemmy gumdrops before I change my mind!
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This is a set of three blue sheen moonstones, represented to me as true orthoclase moonstone (not labradorite/rainbow moonstone) of Burmese origin, purchased at the Hong Kong gem show in November 2014. (Blue sheen is traditionally highly prized in the Asian and European markets.) I spent half an hour myself sorting through their moonstones to find this trio of stones with the original idea of making matching earrings and pendant suite. Face-up they are eye-clean, but two of the stones have a few small inclusions that you can see if you turn the stones face-down.

The set is just under 6.3tcw and includes a matched pair of oval cabs (perfect for earrings at approx. 7x5mm) and a roundish cab (approx. 7mm) that would make a yummy matching necklace pendant or ring.

They have a lovely translucent (near-transparent) base and amazing blue sheen that just shimmers and looks ethereal when you move the stones around in the light. (Fully transparent blue sheen moonstones were going for $150-$250 per carat at the same show, so these represent a great deal for high quality moonstone).

(The photos were all taken by me. The last photo shows the two ovals paired with two small round lavender grey spinels which are not included in this listing; the third moonstone was not pictured in the last photo.)

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I am mochiko42 on PS and Ebay.

A note about photos: I try to capture photos to show the gems in a variety of realistic lighting, including in harsh incandescent (office) lighting, so potential buyers can have a realistic idea of the stone's appearance. Please note though that my photos are taken with a camera phone, and the stones are without exception MUCH, MUCH, nicer in person than the photos can show.

All sales are final, so please be sure to ask any questions before purchase. All prices are in US dollars and include Paypal fees, but exclude shipping. I will only ship out items upon receipt of payment. For local (Hong Kong) buyers, I am happy to include FREE local registered mail or to meet up in person. (Note: I'll add another discount if you pay via Paypal "friends/family personal payment" or if you are local and pay via direct deposit or in person.)

International shipping is US$10 for registered air mail (non-insured) or US$25 for EMS courier Speedpost (registered and insured). Shipping fees can be combined for multiple purchases.

Thank you!

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