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Shiny_Rock
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- Oct 28, 2009
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Hello all, I am new to the gemstone world, but I must admit that the more I read these forums and do my research, the more my fascination grows..
Side note: I used to collect bunches of beautiful stones, quartz, micah, random stuff when I was a kid so I know this must be a deep-rooted love that is rearing its head again.
But I digress..
I am considering purchasing my first gemstone. I want it to be something inexpensive (as fiance is currently without work, and we are both trying to save for the wedding). I found a thread on here talking about under $25 gemstones. After surfing through litnon.com I found this one:
http://www.litnon.com/index.php?page=viewgem&id=7514
and stats:
Gem ID#: 7514
Price: 25.00
Origin: Nigeria
Weight: 1.57 carats!
Size: 8 x 6 x 4.3 mm deep
Clarity IF to VVS Top clean and bright gemstone.
Cut: Stepped oval facet.
Color: Bright pink
Treatment: None, guaranteed natural color!
Note: This is a bright, clean and pretty natural Pink Tourmaline from Nigeria.
My question is this..
Is this a good deal? Could you suggest any other pretty gems for under $25 that would act as good "starter pieces"? I will probably just play around with this one, but I don''t want to waste money either. Are there better tourmaline pieces out there? Thanks in advance for all info!
Side note: I used to collect bunches of beautiful stones, quartz, micah, random stuff when I was a kid so I know this must be a deep-rooted love that is rearing its head again.
But I digress..
I am considering purchasing my first gemstone. I want it to be something inexpensive (as fiance is currently without work, and we are both trying to save for the wedding). I found a thread on here talking about under $25 gemstones. After surfing through litnon.com I found this one:
http://www.litnon.com/index.php?page=viewgem&id=7514
and stats:
Gem ID#: 7514
Price: 25.00
Origin: Nigeria
Weight: 1.57 carats!
Size: 8 x 6 x 4.3 mm deep
Clarity IF to VVS Top clean and bright gemstone.
Cut: Stepped oval facet.
Color: Bright pink
Treatment: None, guaranteed natural color!
Note: This is a bright, clean and pretty natural Pink Tourmaline from Nigeria.
My question is this..
Is this a good deal? Could you suggest any other pretty gems for under $25 that would act as good "starter pieces"? I will probably just play around with this one, but I don''t want to waste money either. Are there better tourmaline pieces out there? Thanks in advance for all info!