GemSelect Newsletter - October 2018

An assortment of Carved Gemstones including: Ruby, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, and Mother of Pearl

Maybe you have guessed it already but if not we're going to come out and say it. October is a 'big month!' That is to say, we here at GemSelect are showcasing some of our larger pieces. Pictured above are our hand carved Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, and Mother of Pearl 'some of which' measure bigger than 36 mm!

The amount of effort that goes into engraving a one of a kind carving is unbelievable, and the techniques used have evolved since the first Egyptian scarabs, carved over 4,000 years ago. Stone carving was practiced throughout the middle ages and is still an appreciated art form today!

These Giant hand carved stones are lovely for display and decorative purposes as well as pendants! GemSelect carries a large inventory of hand-carved pieces that range in size, design, color, material, and price. Check our new arrivals of sculpted stones to see what strikes your fancy!

Most know that Tourmaline and Opal are October's birthstones. But, did you know Tourmailine is also the accepted stone for the eighth wedding anniversary? It is true! We could share unusual facts about Tourmaline all day, but we would prefer to highlight this 'extraordinarily large' and 'newly added' Tourmaline Gem to honor October's birthstone.

There are numerous reasons why Tourmaline is so popular. But this giant stone, in particular, has some extraordinary qualities. Firstly, a bi-color stone of this monstrous size is incredibly rare, and we felt that deserves some recognition! Secondly, the pink and champagne color the jewel displays are 100% natural and might we add impressive, stunning, and just beautiful! At GemSelect we know stones, and this rare 13.1-carat gemstone has a refreshing and modern feel perfect for the creative designs required in contemporary jewelry.

All Tourmaline, including this 13.1-carat stone, possess many other qualities, such as durability and affordability that make them attractive for purchase; additionally, they're available in many colors and sizes. For your convenience 'GemSelect' carries Tourmaline gemstones in all colors, shapes, prices, and sizes so you can search for the specific piece you desire with ease. For October, we invite you to view this spectacular 13.1-carat piece and GemSelect's enormous Tourmaline selection which includes over two thousand Tourmaline Gems.

Lots for Jewelers – Pink Sapphire Baguette, Blue Sapphire Round, Citrine Trillion, Ruby Round, Emerald Square, Topaz Round and Amethyst Trillion

This month we're highlighting our newly arrived wholesale lots for jewelers which include Sapphire in 'blue-round' 'bluish-green briolette' and 'pink-baguette' Ruby in 'round-diamond' shape, and many others.

Sapphire - Pink Step-Cut 'baguettes' – from $70 per carat

Sapphire - Blue Diamond-Cut 'round' – from $53 per carat

Citrine – Trillion-Cut – from $6 per carat

Ruby - Diamond-Cut 'Round' – from $88 per carat

Emerald – Green Square-Cut – from $65 per carat

Topaz – Blue Oval-Cut – from $5 per carat

Amethyst – Many Shapes in Faceted Cuts – from $5 per carat

Sapphire – Bluish-Green Briolette with Hole – from $20 per carat

Every month we answer questions of general interest from our customers. Please feel free to send your questions or suggestions to our support team at help@gemselect.com!

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Happy October!

Your friends at GemSelect