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Unheated Natural Spinel gems.
Untreated, unheated, natural color blue spinel gems selected in the gem mining and cutting centers of Sri Lanka
by Bill Kent, Graduate Gemologist Appraiser Importer. www.sapphires.ca

	Unheated Natural Spinel Gems

Violetish-Blue, Sparkly, Bright Spinel

Excellent proportions give a beautiful sparkle to this gem--its color reminds me of classic "Ceylon Blue" sapphire--but without the cost!

Clarity: MI1.
Moderately Included 1 (MI1) inclusions are minor inclusions that don't affect beauty or durability. These inclusions are often not visible to the casual observer.


Item: #bsp251	Size8.70 x 7.20 x 5.05 :mm
Weight: 2.51 carats	Price: $350.


	For more information please email
	billkent@islandnet.com

Classic Cushion-Shape Spinel

Medium-dark, slightly violetish blue gem with great "face-up" size and great color!

Clarity: Flawless.
No inclusions visible to the unaided eye when examined by a trained, experienced grader using an ideal light source.


Item: #bsp302: #bsp269	Size: 8.84 x 7.86 x 5.39 mm
Weight: 3.02 carats	Price: $495.


	For more information please email
	billkent@islandnet.com

Natural Spinel Gems

Natural Spinel is a sparkling, durable gemstone:
Perfect.for your one-of-kind creation!.

Natural Spinel.is a favorite of gem connoisseurs.
due to its brilliance, hardness and wide range of spectacular colors..

Natural Spinel.is found in beautiful blues,
ranging from.lightest, pastel, lilac-blue to deepest,.
most.intense,.saturated "Cobalt" blue!.

Natural Spinel doesn't respond to heat-treatment.
The.main gemological concern.
is separation of.synthetic spinel and Natural Spinel..
Synthetic.spinel has been available.
for nearly a century.and is found in many jewelry items..
EEvery Spinel on this site.
has been proven Natural by a fully trained and experienced Gemologist

in an independent and long-established
Gemological Laboratory in Sri Lanka..

Canadian and American Clients: Your gem purchases are free of taxes, customs fees and shipping charges. .

You pay nothing extra.

Canadian Clients receive all items "taxes and shipping included".
.

American Clients: Your gems are free of import taxes, customs duties and shipping charges.

Plus, you receive an Export Discount of 7%.

International Clients: You receive an Export Discount of 7%.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The Canadian Dollar has gained strength and now I can purchase gems in Asia at

much better prices. So I'm passing this saving on to you.

Effective immediately, all items are reduced by 10% from list price. Please subtract

10% from prices shown on-site. All Canadian, American and International Clients

immediately qualify for this benefit.

The Export Discount of 7% for American and International clients is calculated after

subtracting the 10% price reduction.

Please contact me at billkent@islandnet.com with any questions you may have.

	Returns

Every gem on this site comes with a 30 day, full-refund return policy.

I ask only that you return the gem in its original condition and that it hasn't been set into a piece of jewelry prior to its return.



Bill Kent G.G.	..Professional buyer in the gem-cutting and mining areas of the world since1972.

Member	American Gem Trade Association AGTA Members are proud to uphold the highest ethical standards in their business practices, agreeing to the Association's strict Code of Ethics and full disclosure of gemstone enhancements.	Member	National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Strict standards of gem valuation are required of members of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. I've applied these strict standards to all of the items on this site.
Training	Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) with Appraisal Certificate (Gemological Institute of America) Professional education and recognition from the leading Gemological Institute guides my selection process and ensures the untreated status of your sapphire.	Advanced Training	... Gem Grading and Appraisal Certificate (Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand) Advanced, specialized, in-depth education in the separation of treated and untreated sapphires further protects your investment in your untreated sapphire.