brendaleong
Rough_Rock
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Date: 5/18/2005 6:18:37 PM
Author: Michael_E
As far as I know trade of Burmese gems that have recently been exported from Burma is still against the law in this country. See this link:
http://www.ruby-sapphire.com/burma_embargo.htm
No, I just found his name when I googled "SKS Enterprises". He sounds like an interesting guy....Author: stone lover
SKS Enterprises is aka SK Samuels. Have you done business with him?
Well, the question is "how dark". Take a look at multicolour.com for their Thai ruby (just sort their listings by weight, and you should find the few 2-3cts pieces easily). Those "Unheated" and "Burma" words are worth something beyond what the stone looks (unfortunately, IMO, but this is life)... but that''s allot more than I would have thought from the picture. Does the stone look close to that in person ?Date: 5/19/2005 5:41:26 AM
Author: stone lover
I agree with you that the stone did look a little darker - it''s USD4000/carat.
Gee !Date: 5/19/2005 10:34:41 AM
Author: Richard W. Wise
Opps a padparadscha rather than a ruby, damn that little mouse, has a mind of its own. Here is the ruby.
It took me a minute to remember what "Gemstone Forecasters" is...Date: 5/19/2005 2:43:33 PM
Author: Richard W. Wise
Despite the Gemstone Forecasters graph that lists a 1 carat AGL defined ''pigeon blood'' at $21,000 these stones, when available should be between 10-12,000 per carat.
Hi Brenda,Date: 5/20/2005 12:48:36 AM
Author: stone lover
Folks
Thank you all for the discussion this thread has generated. I will continue my search for an untreated burmese ruby of gem quality and will be sure to keep you all posted on my finds!
Brenda