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Tucson Gem Show, February 2016, Part 4
A few more interesting odds and ends from the Tucson show...
ethical morganite
 Here's something brand-new-to-me - Chatham lab-created morganite!
ethical white sapphire
 Also new-to-me - Chatham lab-created white sapphire.
white sapphire moissanite comparison
 Chatham lab-created white sapphire on the left and Forever Brilliant moissanite on the right for comparison.
fordite
 Fordite cabochons
oregon plume agate
An Oregon plume agate
Tucson Gem Show, February 2016, Part 5
Saving the best for last... in this final post of treasures from my trip to the Tucson Gem show, I have some incredible gems to share with you. These are special because they were cut by award winning gem cutters in fancy/designer/trademarked cuts. Believe me when I say that these are going to make some stunning rings.
large montana sapphire
oval montana sapphire
fancy cut montana sapphire
color change garnet
color change garnet
purple spinel

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