Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique

[lotsagems]

I have several pieces, different shapes, sizes and colors, anyone know the best place to advertise it for sale. Ebay seems too risky.

Also, looking for 3 carat tanzanian ruby...any suggestions? Has anyone seen or heard of Patroke Kunzite? thanks!

 

[lotsagems]

I''m a newbie here....did I post the question earlier to the wrong forum??

thanks

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It apparently is in the right place now! I haev no idea how you''d sell colored gems other than ebay or through a colored gem dealer on consignment, or something.

I''ll let someone else answer your other questions as I don''t know who carries the best rubies. What I do know is that a 3 ct. ruby of good quality will cost as much as a luxury car (or more)!

 

[lotsagems]

I think the tanzanians are relatively inexpensive in comparison to others....it''s just finding the material that is challenging.

 

[RevolutionGems]

Are they rough or cut stones? If they are rough, I might be interested in them

 

[lotsagems]

No, they are cut stones.....TY

 

[MajorTrblToo]

I have 2 Patroke Kunzites and they are stunning. Exceptionally clear and beautiful deep lavender orchid color.

 

[MJO]

What colors are the Mozambique copper bearing tourmalines?

Can you post pictures?

I have an assortment of colors but my favorites are purple.

 

[lotsagems]

I would love to see the patroke. What size and shapes?

 

[lotsagems]

I''ll see if my husband can help me post pics. Purples are what you would like to see?

 

[MJO]

I love all colors but really love the purple/violet stones. I have a 32ct and an 18ct with some inclussions. I would say VS. I have a 34ct greenish/blue and a 17ct bluish green along with smaller 5 to 8 ct assorted colored stones and one neon 3ct blue. Most are poorly natiive cut but the material is great and they were cheap.

Regards,
Maurice

 

[MJO]

I really like the Kenyan Lake Borrango (S?) Ruby. It is more hot pink but is vivid.

Regards,
Maurice

 

[Harriet]

Maurice,
Have you seen one in person? I''ve been offered a few and am wondering what they look like in real life. Red with hot pink secondary?

 

[MJO]

I have one at home. It''s only 1.34cts but it is very nice. I bought it from a cutter that was banned from here so I can''t say who. The stone is VIVID pink/Red. It''s on the border of Ruby - Pink Sapphire.

Regards,
Maurice

 

[lotsagems]

Wow Maurice,

You do already have quite the collection - I too have a few larger stones, 30 ct blue green, 17 ct green blue, 19 ct blue green, a 24 ct peach pink which is spectacular, and manay many in the 1-6 ct range in various colors and shapes on the mozamique stuff.

As far as the ruby...i would love to see it too!

 

[Harriet]

Date: 2/15/2008 2:29:30 PM
Author: MJO
I have one at home. It''s only 1.34cts but it is very nice. I bought it from a cutter that was banned from here so I can''t say who. The stone is VIVID pink/Red. It''s on the border of Ruby - Pink Sapphire.

Regards,
Maurice

Maurice, I''m intrigued. Do you have any pictures?

 

[MJO]

This is a picture of the ruby.

Maurice

 

[lotsagems]

Maurice,

ABSOLUTELY stunning!!!! I''m envious

 

[Harriet]

Date: 2/16/2008 9:48:45 PM
Author: MJO
This is a picture of the ruby.

Maurice

Thanks, Maurice. I might pick one up. The Paraiba will just have to wait.

 

[MJO]

If you can tell by the cutting, it''s the same cutter as widget''s paraiba.

Regards,
Maurice

 

[Harriet]

Thanks, Maurice. I''ve had the pleasure of meeting him.