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This is a partial list of the largest non-synthetic diamonds with a rough stone (uncut) weight of over 200 carats (40 grams). [1] The list is not intended to be complete—e.g., the Cullinan (formerly Premier) mine alone has produced 135 diamonds larger than 200 carats since mining commenced.
The Star of Adam is an oval-shaped blue star sapphire, currently the largest star sapphire in the world. [1] [2] [3] It weighs 1,404.49 carats (280.898 g; 9.9084 oz). [4]Prior to its discovery in 2015, the Black Star of Queensland, weighing 733 carats (146.6 g), was the largest star sapphire gem in the world.
While the difficulty of obtaining macroscopic samples of synthetic elements in part explains their high value, there has been interest in converting base metals to gold (Chrysopoeia) since ancient times, but only deeper understanding of nuclear physics has allowed the actual production of a tiny amount of gold from other elements for research ...
Chalmers Topaz, a 5,899.5-carat (1.17990 kg) cut topaz. Tsavorite ... Gemsociety.org – Gemstone Toxicity Table This page was last edited on 22 December ...
The Dom Pedro aquamarine is the world's largest cut aquamarine gem. It was cut from a crystal originally weighing approximately 60 pounds (27 kg) and measuring almost 2 feet (0.61 m) in length. The stone was mined in Pedra Azul, in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil around 1980, and named after the Brazilian emperors Pedro I and Pedro II.
Highest listing price on eBay: $350 First introduced in the ’90s, the polar bear crystal figurine sits on top of a silver mirrored plate, adding to his shining abilities under a lighted display.
2) How to identify color, color grading systems, color on an LCD screen (internet sales), role of (day-)light, lighting in jewelry store etc. 3) Kimberley process: yes/no functioning; 4) Patriot act and Homeland Security affecting jewelry/gem industry (import the top ruby from Burma which has a boycott against it from the USA e.g.
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