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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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About Pietersite
Pietersite is the trade name for a (usually) dark blue-gray breccia aggregate made up mainly of hawk's eye and tiger's eye. It was discovered by Sid Pieters in 1962 in Namibia, and named in his honor. Pietersite colors include blues, rusty reds, golds and browns.
Pietersite belongs to a branch of the tigers eye family called riebeckite. Tiger's Eye is what geologists refer to as a pseudomorph, one mineral that changes into another. Tiger's Eye began its life as the mineral crocidolite, a form of asbestos. As quartz replaced the crocidolite it took on the shape of the fibrous mineral and that is what causes the chatoyancy in gemstones of this family. Unlike tigers eye, the surface of a Pietersite looks rather chaotic, with streaks and colors in every direction. This is because during formation of the crystal, the materials that compose it were broken apart, swirled every which way, and then were reformed and cemented together by quartz. Stones and crystals that go through that process are referred to as brecciated.
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Customer Reviews
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I purchased ten Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond-cut stones that I required for a ring from Gem Select.There needed to be six matching and also I wanted deep bright blue colour.The staff at Gem Select were terrific and took them out of the bag to check there would be six matching stones and they also confirmed the colour was exactly as pictured.The stones arrived within a week and I had to signed for the package which I appreciated as it is the best way to ensure packages arrive safely.When...
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The Gem stones that I ordered were the quality that was stated, and the service was awesome!I will do more business with them!
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Selection, Simplicity of ordering, rapid order processing, and shipment. What a pleasure to do business with you.
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Outstanding website and service.
Online Shopper, April, 2013
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The size of the stones in the pictures on the web do not reflect the size you receive. The appear much larger.
Online Shopper, January, 2013
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Gem was of high quality and really exceeded expectations. Transaction handled smoothly and effectively. To see a foreign bank handle my financial info made me nervous at first, but it proved to be unfounded. No disappointments ...
Online Shopper, December, 2012
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