Pictured here is a new 5.44 carat, 11.0 mm. prasiolite. As mentioned previously, I find the hexagon cuts attractive. Here the light and dark patterns from the concave facets used on the pavilion of the stone are much more obvious to the camera than to my eyes. The result reminds me of an iris flower (another favorite of which I have too little in my garden.)
Another item that was obtained during 2018 Tucson, this 5.26 carat dark orange citrine is material from Uruguay. The pavilion features a row of concave facets to give it an extra glow. The stone is 9.8 mm wide. And how did that piece of lint get by during the photo session?
Pictured here is a 4.64 carat ametrine that is 10.3 mm wide and has concave facets on the pavilion side.
The rough material for this stone is Bolivian origin obtained from New Era / Steve Ulatowski during the Tucson Gem shows last February. Before it was cut, it was easy to see that the amethyst / purple was isolated on less than half of the stone, but now the colors reflect and mix.
Since it is the August birthstone, it is appropriate to end the month with another peridot. This gem weighs 2.40 carats and is 8.5 mm. in diameter and is a nice granny smith apple green. The rough material for this stone originated in Pakistan and was obtained from John E’ Garsow.
Pictured here is a 1.61 carat Mali Garnet that is 6.7 mm. in diameter. The color is a dark orange, almost brown. This might be the perfect in a ring for the January birthday man who wants something other than a traditional red garnet.
