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[Marlow]

http://www.palagems.com/php/db_search.php?action=gemdetail&inventory_number=21909

 

[LoversKites]

Oh my gosh, I saw that. 9ct AND Russian. Remarkable.

 

[Marlow]

9,61 ct!!!!

This was a 25-30 ct rough!!!!!

 

[JewelFreak]

Nice size & cutting, but dark.

 

[LoversKites]

Nice size & cutting, but dark.

Yes, dark, but still very impressive considering the material.

 

[pregcurious]

I bet it still has decent scintillation for a dark stone.

 

[T L]

It's impressive in size, but I love the "neon" green ones from the old Russian mine.

 

[minousbijoux]

I agree - the lighter ones with vivid saturation are the ones that make my heart pitter patter.

 

[VapidLapid]

Dark