Seller | katharath |
Category | Colored Gemstone |
Created | January 23, 2014 |
Location | US |
Asking price | $45 |
On reserve!!
Reduced!! Was $55, now $45
For sale - Namibian demantoid garnet, 1.45 ct, cushion cut (precision cut in the US). 7.5 mm x 5.6 mm. The cutter called it "apple green" in his description, and I do think in person it looks a bit greener than it does in most of the pics. He called the clarity Si1-2; there are eye visible inclusions present. This is the main reason why this one is priced so low; they're usually MUCH pricier at almost one and a half carats! The color is pretty nice IMO - I've owned Namibian demantoids that I paid much more for, but didn't have this nice of a green color. Some of them are very olive-y, but this one really is not, to my eye anyway .
About treatment - the cutter noted that the rough appeared to have some sort of resin on it. I have no idea what that means, to be honest! I'm not aware of garnets being treated - I mean, I know they typically are NOT treated. For me, this info was a complete non issue, but in the interests of full disclosure I feel that I must pass on any info I have about a gem ;)
This gem has never been set, I got it straight from the cutter.
Shipping included in price, within US only.
Please ask all questions before deciding to buy; I am selling from my collection, and as such do not offer returns. I answer questions quickly, and will do my best to make sure you have all info before buying. I'm an active PS member and ebay seller under the ID katharath; you can check out my feedback if you like, I've sold for many years on ebay and more recently, over here :)