Gemstones. Do any look any good ?

[alwayslookingforgems]

I bought all these but not sure if any are worth anything. They are all quite old as can be told by the labels.

Thanks

 

[Ally T]

What a FABULOUS find! I’m going to have to zoom on every picture for a better look when I have more time!

You might want to hit the Report Concern button on this & ask the Mods to move it to Show Me The Bling, as i’m sure everyone will find it fascinating, especially @Bron357

Please tell us some back story?

 

[alwayslookingforgems]

What a FABULOUS find! I’m going to have to zoom on every picture for a better look when I have more time!

You might want to hit the Report Concern button on this & ask the Mods to move it to Show Me The Bling, as i’m sure everyone will find it fascinating, especially @Bron357

Please tell us some back story?

Hi Alex

Thanks. I purchased them and another 5/6 boxes (which I havent yet posted photos of) as well as a large amount of rough gemstones of various types. I am just hoping I can sell some of them at least. Whoever it was collected them was clearly an avid collector in the mid 1900's.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Wow cool find. We will have to rename you Bron 2.0 (another PS'er who found an amazing treasure trove of gemstones at an estate sale).

 

[alwayslookingforgems]

Lol thanks. These are all from the UK by the way as I am based there. Mind you by looks of it the collector was operating all around the World.

 

[VRBeauty]

Very interesting - that last tray is all fakes, imitations, etc. it looks like you have someone’s collection of samples and examples of various types of gemstones, including potential imposters.

 

[jordyonbass]

I see there is a label there for Crocidolite, there is another name that is more well known for it which is asbestos.

I'd be a little bit wary of that particular stone for obvious reasons.

 

[ilovegemstones]

Cool find! The aqua aura quartz is something newer - it is coated quartz. I like the bright green demantoid garnet!

 

[GliderPoss]

What a fun tray of treasures! Can't wait to hear more about them...