Desmond Chan

@thegemstoneguy

Purveyor of Rare & Unique, Precision-Cut Natural Gemstones for: Investment, Alternative Engagement, Private Collection & Bespoke Jewelry ๐Ÿ“Los Angeles
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3 years ago
3.73ct Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, South Africa ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ!!! . This fierce and fiery oval measures 9.6 x 8.3 x 6.5mm and was cut my a man who I do not know, but who surely has NO FEAR๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ!!! . I say this because this material only has a Mohs Hardness of 3.5-4 and has perfect , prismatic cleavage planes, basically at right angles! ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ˜ซ๐Ÿ˜ญ . That being said, this gemstone is NOT recommended for jewelry (unless you are a professional jeweler who also has NO FEAR), but rather for private collection. . Gem Rhodochrosite is already rareโ€ฆ faceted rhodochrosite is much rarer! . This stone does have some imperfections, namely it has some natural inclusions that surfaced on the pavilion that were not fully cut out, but overall, this gem faces up wonderfully and is a sight to behold! . Available. DM for pricing and additional info ๐Ÿ˜Š
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4 years ago
10.93ct Peachy-Pink Tourmaline from the Democratic Republic of Congo ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ!!! . Cut by @shawn_rockcod this custom oval-brilliant measures 14.0 x 12.1 x 10.5mm and features a faceted girdle. . Although some of the videos show a multitude of splendid colors dispersing from the stone, to the eye, this stunning gem resembles a Fine Imperial Topaz!!! ๐Ÿคฏ . Available. DM for pricing and additional info ๐Ÿ˜Š
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4 years ago
5.71ct Blue/Grey Spinel from Mozambique ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฟ!!! . This modified oval measures 10.9 x 9.6 x 7.3mm and was cut my @shawn_rockcod of Austin, TX. . This stone has one crystal inclusion hidden on the edge near the girdle, but faces up very clean. . In low light conditions, the stone looks mostly grey, sometimes violet/grey; however, it shows a very lovely blue in outdoor lighting. The second to last photo in this post shows a lighter version of the โ€œgreyโ€ that is seen in low light conditions, and the last photo the โ€œblueโ€ when a bit of sunlight is around ๐Ÿ˜Ž . Available. DM for pricing and additional info. ๐Ÿ˜Š
320 29
4 years ago
9.63ct Spessartite Garnet from Loliondo, Tanzania ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ! . This eye-clean stunner measures 15.3 x 11.3 x 4.9mm and was fantasy-cut by multi-time award winning cutter @dalanhargrave . Because production from this locality has declined significantly over the years, a stone of this size and clarity is exceptionally rare! . SOLD. DM for pricing and availability of similar stones.
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4 years ago
2.33ct Natural Emerald from Ethiopia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น!!! . This custom shield measures 9.5 x 8.7 x 5.7mm and has a step-cut crown and a radiant style pavilion. . Although this stone does have some minor inclusions, it does face up fairly clean for an emerald. What I love about this Ethiopian material is that it glows! Not in the dark, but it truly has a soft but noticeable glow about it in just about all lighting. . SOLD. DM for availability of similar stones.
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4 years ago
0.86ct Hot Pink Mahenge Spinel from Tanzania ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ!!! . This small but mighty Trillion measures 6.0 x 6.0 x 3.8mm. . Itโ€™s truly amazing what insane colors nature produces! . SOLD. DM for pricing and availability of similar stones.
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4 years ago
4.20ct Unheated Fancy Tanzanite from Tanzania ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ!!! . This sparkling rectangular cushion measures 10.0 x 8.9 x 6.7mm and was cut by @shawn_rockcod of Austin, TX. . I just love the multitude of colors that disperse out of this stone. Some via dispersion, and the others via the mix of natural colors within the stone itself. The lighter saturation of this unheated tanzanite really allows light to do magical things! . Available. DM for pricing and additional info. ๐Ÿ˜Š
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4 years ago
3.50ct โ€œX-Wing in Hyperspaceโ€ Indicolite Tourmaline from Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ!!! . This modified rectangle measures 11.1 x 7.7 x 6.1mm and was combination-cut by multi-time award winning cutter @larrywoodsgemart . I love the grooves as they brighten up the stone and look like an X-Wing traveling at light speed ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ. . This gem is BLUE! Any green seen in videos or photos is a reflection of the grass and other foliage. Not too dark, and not too light, itโ€™s tone and saturation are โ€œJust Rightโ€ ๐Ÿ˜Š . Available. DM for pricing and additional info! ๐Ÿ˜Š
188 20
4 years ago
Apparently ๐Ÿœ want to have Gemstones too!!! Check out last video!!! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ . Here we have a 1.26ct Demantoid Garnet with Horsetail from the Ural Mountains of Russia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ!!! . This round brilliant measures 6.5 x 6.5 x 4.1mm and was precision cut in Russia. . As far as color goes, this gem is not the more commonly seen forrest-green or yellow-green, but bluish-green! Saturation is light-medium, cut is excellent and clarity is very good: it only has horsetails, which are not detracting from the dispersion or overall beauty of the stone. . Available. DM for pricing and additional info ๐Ÿ˜Š
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4 years ago
0.80ct Glowing Hot Pink Spinel from Mahenge, Tanzania ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ!!! . This rare little firecracker may be small, but she is mighty! She has the soft, silkiness of a Fine Kashmir Sapphire (but in Hot Pink)! . She measures 6.1 x 6.1 x 3.4 and faces up rather largely for her weight. She is very clean, and fluoresces brightly under UV!!! . Available DM for pricing and additional info. ๐Ÿ˜Š
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4 years ago
4.81ct Unheated Tanzanite from Tanzania ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ!!! . This flawless, multicolored stunner of an oval measures 10.3 x 9.7 x 7.1mm and was cut by @shawn_rockcod of Austin, TX! . Potentially available. DM for pricing and additional info. ๐Ÿ˜Š
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4 years ago