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| Shipping |
- FedEx or DHL for $20.00 only / Delivery 3-4 days / fully insured
- Registered Mail for $6.99 / Delivery 7-14 days / insured for $200.00
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| Payment Options |
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Western Union
- Bank transfer
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| Guarantee / Certification |
- All gemstones are natural!
- All photos and videos are of the actual gem for sale (No Stock Photos)
- We offer certification from AIGS for $20.00 only (3-5 additional days)
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| Size and Weight Back To Top |
- Gems are always measured in Millimeter (mm)
Compare mm Size with US coins
- Dimensions are given as length x width x depth, except for round stones which are diameter x depth
- Select gems by size, not by weight! Gem varieties vary in density, so carat weight is not a good indication of size
- Note: 1ct = 0.2g
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| Additional Quantities |
- Every item is unique, so you can only order 1 of each item
- However, we often have similar or matching items. If so, we display them on the same gem detail page
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| Clarity Explained Back To Top |
- IF = Loupe Clean - Internally flawless; free of inclusions
- VVS = Almost Loupe Clean - Very, very slight inclusions; inclusions barely seen under 10x magnification
- VS = Eye Clean - Very slight inclusions; inclusions can be seen under 10x magnification
- SI = Slightly included - Small inclusions can be seen with the naked eye
- I1 = Included - Inclusions can be seen with the naked eye
- Transparent = A gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion / may have rutile or other inclusions
- Translucent = Allowing light to pass through, but not transparent
- Opaque = Does not allow light to pass through
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| Return Policy |
- All gems have a 30-day inspection period, which begins on the date
of delivery. Gems may be returned for a full refund during this
period.
- Please email us for return authorization code when returning a gem.
- For more details click here
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| Treatment Back To Top | | | Cultured Freshwater: Cultured freshwater pearls are produced by mollusks, but the process is started by human intervention. Cultured reshwater pearls are less expensive because they are faster to produce with higher yields per mollusk. More about treatments |
About Pearl
Pearls are products of bivalve mollusks (mainly oysters and mussels). They are built up of nacre (mother-of-pearl), which is mainly calcium carbonate in the form of aragonite crystals, and an organic horn substance known as conchiolin that binds the microcrystals concentrically around an irritant. Although pearls are not especially hard, only about 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, they are extraordinarily compact and very difficult to crush.
The typical pearly luster is produced by the overlapping platelets of aragonite and film of conchiolin nearest to the pearl surface. The color of pearl varies with the type of mollusk and the water, and is dependent on the color of the upper conchiolin layer. Pearls may be natural (occuring without human intervention) or cultured; and they may occur in the ocean or in freshwater.
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Customer Reviews
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I am an avid collector of gemstones. I have found GemSelect to be a trusted resource for my hobby. They always deliver exactly what they describe, in a timely fashion, at great prices. I have never had a negative experience with them and will continue to shop with them.
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Love it cos less hassel, description just as frank as possible. And price reasonable. Thank you
Online Shopper, January, 2013
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Good selection and good prices as I've come to expect. Far and away the very best gemstone shopping experience on the Internet. No one else is even close.
Online Shopper, December, 2012
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There is a good selection of sizes and colors
Online Shopper, May, 2013
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Online Shopper, February, 2013
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I think Gem Select has good quality gemstones and that they should provide free shipping to their customers who purchase more than one item as a courtesy to their repeat loyal customers. It's just the American way here in the ... The Aquamarine octagon emerald cut gemstone was the best color that I have seen, it met my expectations. I was alittle disappointed with the Chrysoprase cabochons though they were too light in color and small. The Amethyst was ...
Chas, December, 2012
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