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Description

The listing, Gemstone Matrix has ended.

The mixture is diamond, emerald, sapphire, ruby, aquamarine. The winner will receive 2 oz of unsearched matrix (the rock in which gemstone rough is found. The parcel will come with instructions on how to clean the matrix and check for gemstones.

This mix is a small keg of matrix that was created by emptying out several other small kegs.

Be sure you read the entire offering and realize what you are going to receive if you win. I do not do GINs or change the length of the the auction time. No buyer remorse allowed! If you have an issue once you receive the item, please contact me.

I ship three times a month: the 1st, the 19th and the 4th Wednesday of each month. If you win on the 3rd, you may have to wait for shipping until the 19th. I always offer free shipping in the USA. If you need your item before my next shipping date, you can volunteer to pay the exact shipping fee via Paypal. If that bothers you, please bid elsewhere. All other Listia rules apply.

Questions & Comments

well, I'll try to win and see.

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:22:46 PM PST by

I just posted a photo of one of the stones from the first photo. It's a great example of an emerald in matrix. The emeralds in this lot are Brazilian, by the way.

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:42:02 PM PST by

Your big rock is very nice!! W&B&F

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:49:25 PM PST by

Thanks.

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 3:34:20 PM PST by

watching- could you show a sample?

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:09:17 PM PST by

The photo is the actual mix. I scooped out some and put it on a red bowl lid. What you are looking at is a sample of the actual matrix I have. If that doesn't answer your question, please ask again and try to be a little more specific. Thanks.

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:15:53 PM PST by

I don't see any matrix.

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:21:27 PM PST by

Just to be certain we both are defining matrix the same way, matrix is the rock in which gemstones are housed during their formation.

The large, lumpy piece at 1 o'clock is an emerald in matrix. Matrix is visible at 7,8,10 and 11 o'clock. 5 o'clock shows aquamarine in matrix.

I am fairly well-known for my emeralds in matrix. They routinely have great color and still have matrix attached.

Is this helpful, Nancy?

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:30:54 PM PST by

Is there just one type of gemstone in the photo? It all looks the same to me. So, what is it?

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:40:51 PM PST by

As stipulated in the auction description, The mixture is diamond, emerald, sapphire, ruby, aquamarine. The winner will receive 2 oz of unsearched matrix (the rock in which gemstone rough is found. The parcel will come with instructions on how to clean the matrix and check for gemstones.

I say this with all the gentleness and kindness I have that since you were unable to identify matrix, perhaps your eye is not discerning enough to recognize the different stones. When I look at the original photo, the matrix doesn't look the same to me at all.

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:48:19 PM PST by

so in your photo is it aqumarine? Or emerald? We do agree on what matrix is.

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:46:35 PM PST by

The individual stone photo is most definitely an emerald.

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:49:55 PM PST by

These stones could be worth anywhere from a few hundred to several thousands of dollars. The winner needs to be patient, careful and painstaking about cleaning and searching the packet of stones. I cannot stress this enough. Also, and this is critical, do NOT hit any matrix with a hammer. You will crush the gemstone material. Use a chisel against the rock and hit the chisel with a hammer. Wear safety goggles!

Nov 22nd, 2014 at 1:57:06 PM PST by

Hello.
I have another stupid question about that Auction, that just ended. I wanted to bid
on the AMETRIN, but missed it. But you said, people have a choice between 2 stones. So my question is, are you going to put the second one up for Auction ? I really wanted that Gemstone.
Thanks, Inge

Nov 24th, 2014 at 10:52:24 PM PST by

Hi--

I have no plans to offer the other stone.

Nov 25th, 2014 at 12:30:16 AM PST by

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