I've just listed five totally new stones on eBay, and the same rule still applies- if you win an auction you can always pay with bitcoin: http://www.ebay.com/sch/paragonuniversaltrade/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=One of the coolest is this chrysoprase that is totally untreated. It was mined from the earth, cut and polished ONLY. It wasn't heated in an oven or subjected to any chemical treatment, nor does it have fissures filled with oil or resin. It is only pure, natural chrysoprase- which is one of the most valuable kinds of quartz. Chrysoprase is quartz that is colored by nickel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWu3TWKm1VQIf you have any questions about this stone or any other stone that you see on eBay don't hesitate to ask. I am not only a GG (Graduate Gemologist), I am also an avid collector. This is not only my business, but it is my passion. I love to talk about gemstones and would be more than happy to answer any questions that you have. |
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Hello, I assume that you are the seller since the signature u wear is the same as the name of the seller on ebay. I have a question about ebay, since I don't know how the auction works. Is it like I bid 50€, then someone else bids 52€, I get my 50€ back, or what happens?
Yes, I am the seller on eBay. What you do when you place a bid is enter the most you are willing to bid. Let's say the bid is at $10, and you are willing to pay $30. You enter $30, and then eBay automatically bids for you to go over any previous bids but not over your maximum. The best way to learn exactly how it works is to give it a try- there is little risk as long as you don't enter more than the maximum you are willing to bid. Of course, if the bid is at $10 and you want to enter $11, you certainly can. |
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Some low-priced gemstones are reaching the end of their 7-day auction period and some are still as low as ONE CENT. These are NOT junk stones- they are high-quality and beautiful stones from our regular inventory that were listed with a one-cent opening bid for promotional purposes. Please take a look and note that I always accept bitcoin for payment if you win an auction: http://www.ebay.com/sch/paragonuniversaltrade/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=Please don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions about a stone. I am not just a gemologist, but I am a passionate gemstone collector myself. I love stones! If there is anything that you don't know, anything that piques your curiosity, holler at me! Send me a message on this forum, or go to paragonuniversaltrade.com (which forwards to my business facebook page) and send me a note. I will answer any question about gemstones, big or small, easy or hard! |
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Several auctions are below $50, some are even below $10 at this point: http://www.ebay.com/sch/paragonuniversaltrade/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=I combine shipping so if you win more than one gemstone, you only pay a single shipping fee. Of course I always accept bitcoin for any auction that you win! I can supply any gemstone that you need from untreated ruby from Mozambique and sapphire from Ceylon to Zambian emerald treated only with colorless oil. If you have a penchant for the truly exotic and rare, whether you want Burmese or Tajik clinohumite or Brazilian alexandrite, or any other collectible gemstone just get in touch with me. I would be happy to answer your questions via e-mail if you send a private message on this forum, or just go to tiptopgem.com or paragonuniversaltrade.com which forwards to my business Facebook page.  Unlike 99.999% of the gemstone retailers on eBay, I am actually a gemologist. I am qualified to answer your questions and I would be more than happy to do so- just get in touch. Whether you have a question about jewelry applications for a certain stone, or about gemstone treatments, or about the current market conditions in the world's largest gemstone trading center here in Thailand, I am happy to hear from you and share what I know! |
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Several auctions are below $50, some are even below $10 at this point: http://www.ebay.com/sch/paragonuniversaltrade/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=I combine shipping so if you win more than one gemstone, you only pay a single shipping fee. Of course I always accept bitcoin for any auction that you win! I can supply any gemstone that you need from untreated ruby from Mozambique and sapphire from Ceylon to Zambian emerald treated only with colorless oil. If you have a penchant for the truly exotic and rare, whether you want Burmese or Tajik clinohumite or Brazilian alexandrite, or any other collectible gemstone just get in touch with me. I would be happy to answer your questions via e-mail if you send a private message on this forum, or just go to tiptopgem.com or paragonuniversaltrade.com which forwards to my business Facebook page. Unlike 99.999% of the gemstone retailers on eBay, I am actually a gemologist. I am qualified to answer your questions and I would be more than happy to do so- just get in touch. Whether you have a question about jewelry applications for a certain stone, or about gemstone treatments, or about the current market conditions in the world's largest gemstone trading center here in Thailand, I am happy to hear from you and share what I know! |
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The rich yellow color tells you that this is 18K gold, and the vivid deep-red stone is a beautiful and brilliant UNTREATED Burmese red spinel cushion 1-carat size. This is a simple but magnificent and high-quality ring that any woman would adore. $399 plus shipping and insurance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhfw5ttoDwkThis ring is USA size 7, but we can resize it for a modest charge. |
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This is a stunning 18K white gold ladies ring with a Zambian emerald center stone and diamond accents. This ring is "no compromise" from start to finish. For example, instead of American white gold that is alloyed with nickel, we use European-style white gold that is alloyed with palladium- a noble metal. People who are allergic to white gold are allergic to the nickel, and because palladium and gold are both hypoallergenic you won't have such problems with this ring. The emerald is a natural, mined stone and 3/4 carat, and treated only with colorless oil. This is not a dyed stone, nor has it been treated with resin. It is a gorgeous vivid green as fine emerald should be! The accent diamonds are bright white as you can see in the video; they are not the dingy yellow stones that mass-market jewelers use! Bright white, clean diamonds cost a little bit more but the stunning visual effect is worth the cost. My wife and I selected each stone that went into this majestic ring by hand. We choose only the most beautiful and brilliant stones! This ring is a USA size 7 but can be resized to fit your special gal for a reasonable cost. Please take a look at the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh4-VJE3L08$749 plus shipping and insurance. |
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Each stone that I offer is selected by hand. My wife and I are actually in the gemstone district here in Bangkok and we put a lot of time and effort into the selection process. When you see a stone in one of our threads, it was generally selected from a very large parcel of stones. We are not like the high-volume stone dealers on eBay that buy a huge parcel of stones, and have a large staff to photograph and list each one. We are selecting only the "cream of the crop"- stones without a brownish undertone, stones that are very well-cut for maximum brilliance, and stones which are free from chips, cracks, and blemishes. We pick stones that we, as gemstone collectors, would be proud to own. This is a very nicely saturated rhodolite garnet that was mined in Tanzania. It is completely untreated. It weighs 2.47 carats, has superb brilliance and eye appeal, and measures 9.31 x 5.30 x 4.84mm deep.        You can win this on eBay right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/162142413279?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 |
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Here is a finished 18K white gold ring that is available right now- $599 plus shipping and insurance. The center stone is a superb 1 1/4 carat Ceylon blue sapphire, only heat (no filled fissures and no chemicals to enhance the color): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1no_aMQwm9IThis is USA size 7, bit it can be resized for a reasonable cost. Note that this is European style white gold that is alloyed with palladium, a noble metal, not the cheaper type of white gold that is alloyed with nickel. Most people who are allergic to white gold aren't allergic to the gold at all, they are allergic to the nickel alloy. Nickel is much cheaper than palladium though, so many jewelers who are trying to cut costs use it. We prefer to cast the higher-quality, more valuable white gold alloy that is hypoallergenic. |
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I've just listed several more stones on eBay so please take a look! I always take bitcoin for payment if you win an auction! http://www.ebay.com/sch/paragonuniversaltrade/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=This is video of a gorgeous heliodor (yellow beryl) from Namibia that I just listed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYulTHtFeZoHere is an awesome opal from Welo, Ethiopia with stunning play-of-color: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jCLu199sBEThere are more stones- just click the link to my eBay listings above and you will see them! Also if you ever need a stone that is not listed don't hesitate to ask. My wife and I are in Thailand, the colored gemstone capital of the world so we are able to source colored gemstones for far less cost than Western consumer markets. Our office is just across the street from the Jewelry Trade Center in Silom, home to the largest gemstone bourse on the planet. If you want a stone that is not in my inventory, I can go across the street and find exactly what you need. We most often get requests for stones like ruby, sapphire, and emerald but we can also source rare and exotic collectible gemstones too. Garnet, tourmaline, topaz, quartz, opal, tanzanite, and so many others are available in the market. Let me find what you want! You can send me a message on this forum, or you can go to tiptopgem.com or paragonuniversaltrade.com- both of these sites re-direct to Paragon Universal Trade's Facebook page where you can send me a message. We have had a toll-free number for our American clients for over a decade- 800-607-1425. IF YOU WANT TO EMAIL ME PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE VIA FACEBOOK OR ON THIS FORUM FIRST- I DON'T WANT TO BE SLAMMED WITH SPAM SO I DON'T POST MY EMAIL PUBLICLY. |
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Some low-priced gemstones are reaching the end of their 7-day auction period and some are still as low as ONE CENT. These are NOT junk stones- they are high-quality and beautiful stones from our regular inventory that were listed with a one-cent opening bid for promotional purposes. Please take a look and note that I always accept bitcoin for payment if you win an auction: http://www.ebay.com/sch/paragonuniversaltrade/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=Please don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions about a stone. I am not just a gemologist, but I am a passionate gemstone collector myself. I love stones! If there is anything that you don't know, anything that piques your curiosity, holler at me! Send me a message on this forum, or go to paragonuniversaltrade.com (which forwards to my business facebook page) and send me a note. I will answer any question about gemstones, big or small, easy or hard! NOTE THAT THESE 1-CENT AUCTIONS HAVE NO RESERVE. IF YOU WIN FOR A PENNY OR TWO OR THREE, YOU OWN IT. in the interest of full disclosure, there are shipping charges to cover the cost of the box and padded mailer and international registered mail fees. but they are very reasonable! |
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