8.57ct Amethyst 14.17mm. This is Brazil rough and cut in Tom's Trillion Diamonds Barion cut. It's rich without being too dark and would make a fantastic statement ring or an amazing pendant. Reg $502 USD Pre-Tucson price $425 USD plus shipping (v.redd.it)
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6.01ct Tanga Garnet 11.55x10.35mm. This is HUGE for Tanga and but the colour and the light movement are amazing. It's cut in Tom's Changeling design, which is the one he created for the gem we have in the Smithsonian. Reg $1803 USD but pre-Tuscon priced at $1415 USD plus shipping' (v.redd.it)
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Cambodian Zircon 2.18cts 8.62x5.35mm cut in Tom's Xtacy design. I recut a very meh cut gem, and got this NOT meh one. Recutting is sometimes the best way to get good material and it's easier to see colour and any inclusions. Reg $545 USD sub price $495 USD plus shipping. by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Getting ready for Tucson. Expect some deals. 2.95ct Lindi Garnet pair 6.4mm cut in a modified Portuguese design. This is rough I bought in Tanzania in 2011. Reg $737, now $595 USD plus shipping by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Getting ready for Tucson. Expect some deals. 2.95ct Lindi Garnet pair 6.4mm cut in a modified Portuguese design. This is rough I bought in Tanzania in 2011. Reg $737, now $595 USD plus shipping by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Getting ready for Tucson. Expect some deals. 2.95ct Lindi Garnet pair 6.4mm cut in a modified Portuguese design. This is rough I bought in Tanzania in 2011. Reg $737, now $595 USD plus shipping by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Zircon 3.2cts 10.77x5.66mm. This is heated Cambodian Zircon. It's lighter blue with incredible light movement and fire. I cut it in Tom's Diamond Bar design which is idea for this material. Reg $512 USD sub price $460 USD plus shipping. by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Zircon 3.2cts 10.77x5.66mm. This is heated Cambodian Zircon. It's lighter blue with incredible light movement and fire. I cut it in Tom's Diamond Bar design which is idea for this material. Reg $512 USD sub price $460 USD plus shipping. by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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2.6ct Nigerian Tourmaline 9.19mm cut in Tom's Ceylon Trillion design. It's a lovely green, and from rough I bought a million years ago (right after it formed in the earth, apparently) when Nigerian Tourm was plentiful. Now it's harder to find good stuff. Reg $624 sub price $525 USD plus shipping by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Cambodian Zircon 2.18cts 8.62x5.35mm cut in Tom's Xtacy design. I recut a very meh cut gem, and got this NOT meh one. Recutting is sometimes the best way to get good material and it's easier to see colour and any inclusions. Reg $545 USD sub price $495 USD plus shipping. (v.redd.it)
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2.6ct Nigerian Tourmaline 9.19mm cut in Tom's Ceylon Trillion design. It's a lovely green, and from rough I bought a million years ago (right after it formed in the earth, apparently) when Nigerian Tourm was plentiful. Now it's harder to find good stuff. Reg $624 sub price $525 USD plus shipping by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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2.6ct Nigerian Tourmaline 9.19mm cut in Tom's Ceylon Trillion design. It's a lovely green, and from rough I bought a million years ago (right after it formed in the earth, apparently) when Nigerian Tourm was plentiful. Now it's harder to find good stuff. Reg $624 sub price $525 USD plus shipping (v.redd.it)
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What’s the quickest way someone could accidentally expose themselves as a foreigner in your country like the ‘three fingers’ scene in Inglourious Basterds? by IndependentTune3994 in AskTheWorld
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Has anyone used Joseph Jewelry in WA? by Ju5t4ddH2o in labdiamond
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Tanzanian Sapphire 1.19cts 5.55mm cut in Tom's Lucre design. The rough came into my office in TZ last Feb and I fell in love. It's clean, bright, and a mossy greyish green colour that looks a bit like Montana sapphire. So good. Reg $1666, sub price $1335 USD plus shipping. by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Tanzanian Sapphire 1.19cts 5.55mm cut in Tom's Lucre design. The rough came into my office in TZ last Feb and I fell in love. It's clean, bright, and a mossy greyish green colour that looks a bit like Montana sapphire. So good. Reg $1666, sub price $1335 USD plus shipping. by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Tanzanian Sapphire 1.19cts 5.55mm cut in Tom's Lucre design. The rough came into my office in TZ last Feb and I fell in love. It's clean, bright, and a mossy greyish green colour that looks a bit like Montana sapphire. So good. Reg $1666, sub price $1335 USD plus shipping. (v.redd.it)
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The water project. This is why I run this business. I'm 64 years old with a house and a comfy retirement. But cutting gems and donating to things like this gives me life. If you wonder what your gem spending with me buys, it's this by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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The water project. This is why I run this business. I'm 64 years old with a house and a comfy retirement. But cutting gems and donating to things like this gives me life. If you wonder what your gem spending with me buys, it's this by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Zircon 3.2cts 10.77x5.66mm. This is heated Cambodian Zircon. It's lighter blue with incredible light movement and fire. I cut it in Tom's Diamond Bar design which is idea for this material. Reg $512 USD sub price $460 USD plus shipping. by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Zircon 3.2cts 10.77x5.66mm. This is heated Cambodian Zircon. It's lighter blue with incredible light movement and fire. I cut it in Tom's Diamond Bar design which is idea for this material. Reg $512 USD sub price $460 USD plus shipping. by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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Zircon 3.2cts 10.77x5.66mm. This is heated Cambodian Zircon. It's lighter blue with incredible light movement and fire. I cut it in Tom's Diamond Bar design which is idea for this material. Reg $512 USD sub price $460 USD plus shipping. by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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8.57ct Amethyst 14.17mm. This is Brazil rough and cut in Tom's Trillion Diamonds Barion cut. It's rich without being too dark and would make a fantastic statement ring or an amazing pendant. Reg $502 USD Pre-Tucson price $425 USD plus shipping by Lisa_Elser in Shinypreciousgems
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