Hessonite – Natural, Faceted, Orange, 5.21 ct
This hessonite garnet has many bubble inclusions, obvious to the unaided eye. (Clarity SI2, Type II gem). However, they do add character to this…
Rubellite – Natural, Faceted, Purple, 19.25 ct
A 19.25-ct oval Portuguese-cut rubellite with veil inclusions. Jos Plateau, Nigeria. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.…
Sunstone – Natural, Faceted, Brown, 1.51 ct
The copper inclusions in this princess-cut Oregon sunstone create the attractive effect known as schiller. 1.51 cts, 7 mm. © The Gem Trader. Used…
Heliodor – Natural, Cabochon, Yellow
The sharp cat’s eyes in these cabbed heliodors are caused by inclusions of growth tubes and fine, needle-like crystals. These cabs also contain…
Rubellite – Natural, Faceted, Red, 1.95 ct
Trillion-cut rubellite, 1.95 cts, with eye-visible inclusions. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Jasper52.
Topaz – Natural, Faceted, Blue, 10.37 ct
This untreated, very pale blue topaz has a clarity grade of VVS, “very, very small inclusions.” For a Type I stone, that means no inclusions…
Diamond – Natural, Faceted, Colorless
This SI2 clarity, old European-cut diamond has two black inclusions under the table, where they’re most visible. It’s not clear, though,…
Diamond – Natural, Faceted, Colorless, 1 ct
Compare this 1-ct, VS2-SI1 clarity oval diamond with the previous SI1 clarity stone. Even in its 14k white gold setting, you can still see small…
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