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Tourmaline Weight: 1.11 ct Measurements: 5.55 x

Tourmaline

Weight: 1.11 ct

Measurements: 5.55 x 5.14 x 4.02 mm

My favourite family after the garnet family! Tourmalines have a wide variety of exciting colors with one of the widest color ranges of any gem.

This little gemstone is bright and have a lovely colour.

A tourmaline’s chemical composition directly influences its physical properties and is responsible for its color.

Tourmalines make up a group of closely related mineral species that share the same crystal structure but have different chemical and physical properties.

They share the elements silicon, aluminum, and boron, but contain a complex mixture of other elements such as sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, chromium, vanadium, fluorine, and sometimes copper.

Tourmaline’s colors have many different causes, generally traces of iron, and possibly titanium, induce green and blue colors. Manganese produces reds and pinks but possibly yellows. Some pink and yellow tourmalines might owe their hues to color centers caused by radiation, which can be natural or laboratory-induced.

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This gemstone is available, dm for more informatio

This gemstone is available, dm for more information!

Aquamarine from Nigeria

Weight after: 1.88 ct
Weight before: 5.80 ct

Measurements: 7.12 x 7.12 x 5.82 mm

This little blue beauty was cut in my special radiant cut with total of 73 facets.
A bright and alive gemstone that is a delight for the eyes.

With a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on Mohs hardness scale, it is perfect to set in a ring.

Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin for seawater and it was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea.

March’s birthstone was also thought to enhance the happiness of marriages.
The best gems combine high clarity with limpid transparency and blue to slightly greenish blue hues.

Like many beryls, aquamarine forms large crystals suitable for sizable fashioned gems and carvings.

Fun fact:
Aquamarine is mined at high elevations in Pakistan’s Karakoram Mountains,
as high as 15 000 feet! That is hard work!

Source: GIA
https://www.gia.edu/aquamarine

Välkommen på kurs hos Stenslipare! Anmäl dig ti

Välkommen på kurs hos Stenslipare!
Anmäl dig till en stenslipningskurs hos mig och lär dig grunderna för att slipa ädelstenar.

Du kommer att få lära dig hur man facettslipar, hur man avgör om en sten är av ädelstenskvalité, hur man läser av facetdiagram och slutligen omslipning av ädelstenar.

Lektionerna består huvudsakligen av praktiska övningar, åtföljda av teoretiska förklaringar.

4 dagar: 5500 kr
3 dagar: 4125 kr

Dagen börjar kl 10 och avslutas kl 15.

I kursen ingår material, förbrukningsvaror samt kurslitteratur.

https://www.stenslipare.se/anmalan-kursdeltagande/

Kursupplägg:
Introduktion till ädelstensslipning och utrustningen.

Facetdiagram.

Omslipning.

Kort introduktion i gemmologi.

De olika typerna av färgade stenar.

Hårdheten hos ädelstenar.

De optiska egenskaperna.

De kristallina systemen.

Sågning och förformningsteknik.

Limningstekniker.

Faceterings- och poleringstekniker.

Dopöverföringstekniker.

Låter det intressant?
Kontakta mig om du har frågor.

Max två deltagare per kurstillfälle.

This gemstone is available, dm for more informatio

This gemstone is available, dm for more information!

Topaz 3.60 ct
Measurements: 14.44 x 6.15 x 5.19 mm

A green Beryl from Somaliland. From my prospecting time there in 2013.
This gemstone has it's origin from west of Somaliland.

Somaliland emeralds have a tectonic magmatic origin. Emeralds are found in the western part of the country where pegmatites cut biotite and amphibolite schists and in the eastern part of Somaliland where pegmatites cut Qabri Bahar Complex.

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This gemstone is available, dm for more informatio

This gemstone is available, dm for more information!

Topaz 17.55 ct
Measurements: 17.32 x 12.41 x 9.48mm

A Topaz bought in Tucson and found it's way to me!

This almost colourless beauty have a tiny hint of light blue colour in it's center, which makes this gemstone slightly blue.

With a comet like inclusion that can be seen from the table, clearly visible and gives it a beautiful character. From the side it looks like it is going up to the surface for air!

A real joy to watch.

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This gemstone is available! Sapphire 0.81 ct Untr

This gemstone is available!

Sapphire 0.81 ct
Untreated.
Measurements: 5.74 x 4.41 x 3.19 mm.

Australia has assumed a major role in the production of blue sapphire. Most of the gem material comes from alluvial deposits in the Anakie (central Queensland) and New England (northern New South Wales) fields. Mining techniques range from hand sieving to highly mechanized operations.

Australian sapphires are predominantly blue (90%), with some yellow, some green, and a very few parti-colored stones. The rough stones are commonly heat treated in Thailand to remove the silk.

Source:
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-1985-sapphire-australia-coldham

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Ruby, crown repolishing. Weight after: 1.151ct We

Ruby, crown repolishing.

Weight after: 1.151ct
Weight before: 1.18ct

What I can do for you, is to bring back the lively enchantment of your well worn colored gemstones. No matter if it is chipped, scratched or abraded through daily life.
I can restore the luster of your gemstone, bringing back life to it with minimal weightloss.

Let me know if you have any questions!

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This gemstone is available, dm for more informatio

This gemstone is available, dm for more information.

A trapiche Ruby from Kashmir, 5.50 ct.

Trapiche ruby is a rare variety of ruby that is currently found in only 2 locations on earth: Myanmar (Burma) and India.

Trapiche rubies are named after a six-spoked cogwheel used in sugar cane mills (trapiche de cańa azucar in Spanish). They often have sharp, hexagonal growth lines that create a fixed, 6-ray star and are often cut into slices to show off their unique appearance.

This is a very unique gemstone, very rare and it have a beautiful deep colour.

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Let us do some magic with your jewelry! Here we m

Let us do some magic with your jewelry!

Here we made a refurbishment of the gemstones, overview and repair of the settings and last repolishing the gold.... And voila!

Gemcutter and goldsmith (also a stonesetter) under the same roof, for your convenience.

No matter if you need repair work, new production or just consultation.
Don't hesitate to contact us.

Södermannagatan 46.

We also offer international services, contact us for more information.

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A little about what I can do! A recut of a synthe

A little about what I can do!

A recut of a synthetic Spinel that is machine cut, with poor angles and alot of damages all around the stone.
With a repolishing I always keep the angles that are set, to minimize weight loss.
If requested of course I can set new correct angles, with weight loss and a more alive gemstone as a result.

Weight after: 12.84 ct
Weight before: 14.39 ct

Measurements: 17.87 x 12.05 x 6.28mm

My faceting services can bring back the lively enchantment of your well worn colored gemstones. No matter if it is chipped, scratched or abraded through daily life.

With my colored gemstone repair service, I can restore the luster of your gemstone, bringing back life with minimal weight loss.

Cost estimates may vary with the type of colored stone and severity of the repair needed. Also if you need to get your rough materials cut, I can help you.

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Natural Blue Sapphire, crown repolish. No heat t

Natural Blue Sapphire, crown repolish.

No heat treatment!
Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

Weight after: 5.00 ct
Weight before: 5.16 ct

Measurements: 11.10 x 9.29 x 5.97 mm

I sure had fun with this one 🙄

Non heated sapphires are scarce.
This beautiful Sapphire has been set in a ring and worn everyday for 10 years!
As seen, one can tell that it has been experiencing alot!

Ceylon sapphires were originally famous for their vibrant medium blue hues.
For many centuries, Ceylon blue sapphires have been treasured by royal families around the world. Renowned for their allure and range of blues. Sapphires are considered a symbol of love, power, loyalty, royalty and wisdom. Some of the most prominent relationships royals have had with sapphires are the Ceylon Sapphire encrusted Imperial Crown of Russia worn by Queen Catherine II of Moscow, the Ceylon blue sapphire brooch given by Prince Albert to Queen Victoria on the eve of their wedding (also worn by queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Diana’s renowned engagement ring, currently worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Don't worry, I can always save your gemstone!
If you are not happy, call me.
If you are happy, call your friends!

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This gemstone is available Multi-Color Sapphire f

This gemstone is available

Multi-Color Sapphire from Kenya

Weight after: 6.79 ct
Weight performed: 20.42 ct
Weight before: 29.26 ct

Measurement: 10mm

Light blue mix with greenish yellow.

This big gemstone have two colours that can be observed, the bluish tone is more dominant.

Colour is the single most important factor in determining the value of a green or blue-green sapphire.
The colour of a Sapphire is more important than its clarity. Sapphires are rarely clean and even very expensive stones can be slightly included. Subtle differences in colour can make great variations in valuations of fine gemstones. Fine loose gemstones of good colour and clarity are always rare and valuable. Highly saturated medium or medium dark green and blue-green tones are best, green and blue-green Sapphires which are too dark or too light are worth considerably less.

Cut by me.

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This gemstone is available! Sapphire from Kashmir

This gemstone is available!

Sapphire from Kashmir 3.77 ct

Measurements:
10.97 x 7.70 x 4.62mm

Kashmir sapphires are among the rarest and most beautiful gemstones in the world. Mined in a remote and virtually inaccessible part of the Himalayas in the late 19th century, they are considered a collector’s dream.

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This gemstone is available! Emerald 4.66 ct From

This gemstone is available!

Emerald 4.66 ct
From Swat Valley.

Measurements:
9.14 x 11.95 x 6.33mm

If you are looking for exceptional and rare quality, no need to look further!
Here is a Emerald from Swat Valley.

No need to say more, quality talks by itself.

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Sapphire from Kenya Weight after: 4.58 ct Weight

Sapphire from Kenya

Weight after: 4.58 ct
Weight before: 13.54 ct

A multi colored Sapphire with silk and crystal inclusions. A gemstone that have alot to tell!

A true beauty.

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This gemstone is available! Sapphire from Kenya

This gemstone is available!

Sapphire from Kenya

Weight after: 4.11 ct
Weight before: 11.45 ct

Measurements: 9.54 x 7.20 x 5.72mm

Imperfectly perfect!
That is how I see a gemstone with inclusions. A world of minerals within a gemstone, growing for millions of years.

In a microscope it shows it beauty up close, crystal or not it is just beautiful.

As seen it is included with irregular brownish needles when tilted.

This beautiful gemstone have a bluish and greenish color banding that can be observed. The bluish tone is more dominant at some directions. At other directions, both colours can be seen at the same time, blending into a beautiful mix.

Cut by me.

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Wishing all a Happy New Year and an even happier a

Wishing all a Happy New Year and an even happier and better next year!

We would also like to thank our clients and followers for this year and we see you 2023!

Happy New Year from Peter and Nishan. 🥂

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My faceting services can bring back the lively enc

My faceting services can bring back the lively enchantment of your well worn colored gemstones. No matter if it is chipped, scratched or abraded through daily life.

With my colored gemstone repair service, I can restore the luster of your gemstone, bringing back life with minimal weight loss. Cost estimates may vary with the type of colored stone and severity of the repair needed.
Also if you need to get your rough materials cut, I can help you.

How about repairing your jewellery or making something new with the gold you have? Don't worry, we can help you with that also!

Always in good hands when you come to us, working with the best goldsmith and stonesetter available.

Welcome to Södermannagatan 46.

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Ruby, crown repolishing. Weight after: 6.72 ct We

Ruby, crown repolishing.

Weight after: 6.72 ct
Weight before: 7.06 ct

Some fun facts about rubies!

The word ruby comes from the Latin rubens, which means red. Rubies are found in many shades of red, from rich darkish red to pigeon blood red and pinkish red.

The red hue comes from traces of the mineral chromium. The most precious rubies are those with a full, rich red color with just a hint of blue tones.

A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires.

Rubies are extremely strong, registering 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. They are as resilient as sapphires and only slightly softer than diamonds.

Ruby is the birthstone for July.

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The Three Basic Gem Cutting Styles Brilliant cuts

The Three Basic Gem Cutting Styles

Brilliant cuts consist of triangular and kite-shaped facets that spread outward from the center of the gem. As befits its name, the brilliant cut gives off the most scintillation of any cut.

Step cuts consist of rectangular facets that ascend the crown and descend the pavilion in steps. Examples of step cuts include emerald and baguette cuts. These are popular because they show off the stone’s color and clarity and produce a subtle gleam.

Mixed cuts combine step cut and brilliant cut styles. They have brilliant facets on the crown and step facets on the pavilion, or vice versa. Mixed cuts may even combine cabbing and faceting techniques.

If you like to get any of these or just a special design, let me know and I will help you to get your design cut.

Source: https://www.gemsociety.org/article/gem-cutting-terms/

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