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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 Snowflake Obsidian
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass. It is formed when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools without crystal growth. Obsidian has been known since prehistoric times, and has some fascinating properties as well as some important practical uses. In addition to its use as a gemstone, obsidian has been used in cardiac surgery, as well-crafted obsidian blades have a cutting edge many times sharper than high-quality steel surgical scalpels.
In some stones, the inclusion of small, white, radially clustered crystals of cristobalite in the black glass produce a blotchy or snowflake pattern, and this is known in the gem trade as snowflake obsidian.
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Customer Reviews
excellent as always
Online Shopper, March, 2013
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this is my second time purchasing from gemselect, i love there services and the product. the price is right and quality is unbeleivable.
Online Shopper, May, 2013
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The selection of gemstones on the gemselect site is excellent. I can't wait to receive my star sapphire. I have searched other similar sites in hopes of finding a beautiful stone at a great price with no luck. I thought I had ...
Online Shopper, January, 2013
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As always, GemSelect was helpful, inexpensive, of high quality and fast
Chris, December, 2012
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I am very satisfied with the
Online Shopper, February, 2013
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Compare to others sites, yours is cheaper. I don't know yet for the quality, and easy to order.
Guy, December, 2012
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