Fire opal is an unusual variety of opal from Mexico, with colors ranging from yellow to orange and orange-red. Like the familiar opal, the fire opal is hydrated silicon dioxide. But unlike the traditional opal, many Mexican opals are clear enough for facets.

Play of color, body color and transparency are the three criteria which determine the price of a fire opal. The more transparency and 'fire' it has, and the more intense the deep red of its body color, the more valuable it will be. The rarest, and thus the most highly esteemed, is the intense orange-red fire opal from Mexico with its strong play of color.

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I had a limited budget and wanted a star ruby. GemSelect offered small, but pretty stones at a very reasonable price. I've always been satisfied with my GemSelect purchases, although there are also eBay vendors I use for less expensive gems. Their selection of more expensive stones, like rubies, is very limited, however.

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Loved all my items def will buy again and def will share the company site

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I was able to find a few options but I wish the had a coin or something in the photo to compare the size

Posted By Kristine in April, 2021

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Easy ordering process, pictures are great for comparisons

Posted By Moose in October, 2021

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Have always had a fascination with gemstones, and was looking for a good piece of labradorite. this site had a huge selection, and it was really hard to choose from, they also had a lot of gemstones you don't normally see, or are very hard to find. would totally use them if you're looking for pieces for jewelery.

Posted By Nikko in May, 2021

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I have ordered from Gem Select before. I was trying to order again but did not find a good selection of rubelitte. I ended up ordering from another company. I told a lot of my clients about your wide selection of amethyst. They could not believe it. These clients have been with me forever. The stones I am buying are for them. They will NEVER believe I went out and bought them stones like this. It would not be possible without you. StarLanka did not have a good selection of amethyst. I guess different companies carry different things.

Posted By Boots in January, 2021

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Overall Rating -> 8

Smooth transaction from beginning to end, it's my first time ordering though so I don't know what to say about shipping times or product description accuracy yet.

Posted By Dave in April, 2021

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I was looking for a gemstone called Sphene/Titanite and found it on GemSelect. They had many gems to choose from and had good prices. I received my order a little later than expected but given that it's coming from overseas I wasn't too worried. The 2 gems I received are beautiful. I have to say that I have no gem knowledge- I am a novice and I ordered the Sphene for healing purposes, so I am hoping they are real. I have no way of confirming if that is true. But they are beautiful!

Posted By Amy in July, 2021

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They really know their product.

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I would recommend you shop at Gemselect i been holding it off and i finally made my first purchase. Just one of many. They have a great selection of stones. I will definitely order again and i recommend you order too!

Posted By Steph in January, 2021

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