WTS Gemstones for BTC

[jungle_dave]

Interested in high quality natural gems?
I've been trading gems nationally for over 2 years with excellent sources direct from the rich gem fields of Brazil. Its always been an interest (sometimes an addiction) of mine. After completing a formal study of gemology and tracking down the best stones from the most direct sources we have here I have a unique opportunity for those looking to expand or start there own collection.
 
Buying Brazilian gems from outside of the country is a very complicated task due to the strict monetary laws regarding international bank transfers. This leads to much cheaper prices locally that international gem traders take advantage of. You can do the same using crypto currencies directly with me.

I have a personal collection of over 50 carats of emeralds from  vs to vvs quality. As well as a few pieces of imperial topaz and other assorted gems for trade.

I also source gems for international traders based on there needs and have always sourced stones better then what was originally requested. The fun for me is the hunt and I like to think I have a good eye for quality.

Stones I have or can source,

Emeralds
Saphires
Rubies
Tourmaline (paraiba blue and green)
Topaz all types ( I have great contacts for Imperial topaz)
Amethyst
Citrine
Aquamarine
Rubelite
Moragnite
Opal
And much more.

How it works.....
If I have a stone in my collection we agree on a price + shipping, I will send EMS with tracking #.

If you want to source a specific type of stone I will find it, provide photos, asking price and negotiate with the seller. (always for less then asking price) I pay the seller, receive the stone and confirm that it is what was offered. I then request payment or escrow and ship to you.

For this service I ask 15%. Shipping (EMS) is at the expense of the customer but is very reasonable.

[elephantas1]

emeralds are cool how much are they?

[Bobsurplus]

emeralds are cool how much are they?

You obviously know nothing about the pricing of gemstones do you?

[jungle_dave]

edit, uploading pics.....

emeralds are cool how much are they?

The emeralds I have vary greatly in price, It really depends on what we call the 3 C'S
Cut, clarity, and carat.

I have bigger stones that cost less then tiny stones that I have.

So for cut (shape) the majority are emerald cut, 3 are tear drop shaped.
In stock, in my hands now!

Emerald cut
0.70 ct very clean, light green even color with good transparency  $ 135


2.30 ct green going into more bluish color more inclutions but good structure 85$
2.55 ct similar tone more opaque  $75
2.65 ct similar tone nicer transparency $115
3.95 ct darker (in the same range) very clean slightly opaque $175

3.42 ct Sumo color (in the darker green spectrum) beautiful inclusions but very solid structure  $225


6.73 ct Bigger brother of the 3.42 ct. $350 (cheaper per carat due to less detail in the internal form)

26.20 ct lighter Sumo green medium transparency (Emeraldzilla) $500


Tear drop cut
Pair (very even size) 12.20ct slightly opaque light green $200

2.84 ct very clean stone,  almost sapphire/green $250


The whole collection I will sell for a good discount. (5.5 BTC) todays price.

Im working on better pictures but would be happy to send a photo of any stone someone is interested in.

Any of these stones mounted in silver or gold can triple or even quadruple the price. Thats how jewelers make money

The rubies left my hands yesterday, for some reason Brazilian buyers go crazy for them.
Im getting a new batch in a week or 2.

I am quoting these prices in US dollars but will accept BTC for any purchases.
For escrow I will need to keep prices in USD until they are received and accepted but will accept BTC for final payment.

emeralds are cool how much are they?

You obviously know nothing about the pricing of gemstones do you?

Hey Bob, do any of us know how gemstones are really priced?
I saw a paraiba blue tourmaline sell for $5000 (4.50 ct) and a better stone sell for $800 on the same day. Just goes to show you, the value is what someone is willing to pay.

My prices are based on what I paid for the stones at the time. In other words what I was willing to pay. Most people in the know would agree that what I am asking is very, very reasonable.

As I said in the first post I can source stones as well, I forgot to mention that can be rough (uncut) stones as well.










  

[Bobsurplus]

Listen, where i come from gemstones for the most part are all priced along the same line..

You have GIA certs for any of your stones? Also.. where are you located and what country do yu source your stones from if you dont mind me asking.

[dulinxu]

i like tourmaline very much.  could you upload a picture?  is you item all natural?  no manual process to add the glue???

[Possum577]

Got Opal?

How much would two 1 carat stones cost?

[xuan87]

Is there any picture of those gem 

Will increase more interest 

Stones I have or can source,

Emeralds
Saphires
Rubies
Tourmaline (paraiba blue and green)
Topaz all types ( I have great contacts for Imperial topaz)
Amethyst
Citrine
Aquamarine
Rubelite
Moragnite
Opal
And much more.

[jungle_dave]

Hello everyone, Thanks for your replies I will try to answer as best I can in order.

Listen, where i come from gemstones for the most part are all priced along the same line..

You have GIA certs for any of your stones? Also.. where are you located and what country do yu source your stones from if you dont mind me asking.

Hi Bob,
Don't mind at all and thanks for your question .
I source stones (and live) in Brazil. GIA certification is possible but..
In Brazil, I know of 1 assayer in Rio de Janeiro who works under this program and they are not cheap.I have worked with them in the past and they are very professional but really only makes sense on much larger deals then what I am proposing here but yes it is possible.
If I have doubts on my own stones I have a professional geologist friend who lives a few streets away from me for the cost of a couple of (imported) beers.

Prices vary on the day here. I buy from trusted sellers in the rural areas where the stones are mined, I tend to buy faceted stones as well as a good lapidary is hard to find in my region.
Its generally in a closed auction environment. If the price goes too high, I walk away from the deal but not everyone does.

i like tourmaline very much.  could you upload a picture?  is you item all natural?  no manual process to add the glue???

Hi Dulin xu,

I only work with natural stones, no glue, fillers or artificial colors or enhancement treatments.
Tourmaline is one of my favorite stones as well and it sells very fast!
I am putting pictures online today, sorry for the delay.
If you want me to look for any specific type of tourmaline I would be happy to help.
Blue tourmaline is too expensive this week I would wait, very clean green tourmaline is very reasonable, red tourmaline is medium price but still very good deal. Watermelon tourmaline is hard to find but I can Source.

This week I have several offers of both cut (faceted stones) and rough (uncut) tourmaline.
The best offer I have is for 200gr of uncut tourmaline for $200 USD + my 15% ($230 total) not including shipping.

Got Opal?

How much would two 1 carat stones cost?

Yes I can get Opal, in a few variations.
Fire opal
Yellow opal
Blue opal
multi color (best known)

I need to know what form you prefer as well.

cabochon
faceted
tear drop
natural (uncut)

I have 1 supplier with uncut stones white/multicolor 22 X 12 X 5 mm 5.6 ct, $60 US

They also have a pink opal with stronger pin fire colors 17 X 12 X 5 mm  6.3 ct $150


both are uncut in natural form.



xuan87

I just figured out how to upload images on this forum ...
You are quite right!


 

[jungle_dave]

Tourmaline offer. (just got offer tonight)

Uncut very select pieces between 2 to 3 ct per piece. Blue and green shades.

108 pieces 207ct !

[monbux]

Any cut ruby stones?

[Bobsurplus]

any diamonds???

vs/vvs

e-g

round brilliant

no florescence

1.5-2 ct

gotta be GIA though...

let me know.

[dulinxu]

Hello everyone, Thanks for your replies I will try to answer as best I can in order.

Listen, where i come from gemstones for the most part are all priced along the same line..

You have GIA certs for any of your stones? Also.. where are you located and what country do yu source your stones from if you dont mind me asking.

Hi Bob,
Don't mind at all and thanks for your question .
I source stones (and live) in Brazil. GIA certification is possible but..
In Brazil, I know of 1 assayer in Rio de Janeiro who works under this program and they are not cheap.I have worked with them in the past and they are very professional but really only makes sense on much larger deals then what I am proposing here but yes it is possible.
If I have doubts on my own stones I have a professional geologist friend who lives a few streets away from me for the cost of a couple of (imported) beers.

Prices vary on the day here. I buy from trusted sellers in the rural areas where the stones are mined, I tend to buy faceted stones as well as a good lapidary is hard to find in my region.
Its generally in a closed auction environment. If the price goes too high, I walk away from the deal but not everyone does.

i like tourmaline very much.  could you upload a picture?  is you item all natural?  no manual process to add the glue???

Hi Dulin xu,

I only work with natural stones, no glue, fillers or artificial colors or enhancement treatments.
Tourmaline is one of my favorite stones as well and it sells very fast!
I am putting pictures online today, sorry for the delay.
If you want me to look for any specific type of tourmaline I would be happy to help.
Blue tourmaline is too expensive this week I would wait, very clean green tourmaline is very reasonable, red tourmaline is medium price but still very good deal. Watermelon tourmaline is hard to find but I can Source.

This week I have several offers of both cut (faceted stones) and rough (uncut) tourmaline.
The best offer I have is for 200gr of uncut tourmaline for $200 USD + my 15% ($230 total) not including shipping.

Got Opal?

How much would two 1 carat stones cost?

Yes I can get Opal, in a few variations.
Fire opal
Yellow opal
Blue opal
multi color (best known)

I need to know what form you prefer as well.

cabochon
faceted
tear drop
natural (uncut)

I have 1 supplier with uncut stones white/multicolor 22 X 12 X 5 mm 5.6 ct, $60 US

They also have a pink opal with stronger pin fire colors 17 X 12 X 5 mm  6.3 ct $150


both are uncut in natural form.



xuan87

I just figured out how to upload images on this forum ...
You are quite right!


 

what's the size??    i  want use it to make bracelets.

[Ghris]

Leaving a comment for future reference. Nice stones!

[xuan87]

xuan87

I just figured out how to upload images on this forum ...
You are quite right

WOw the real stone,    
I wish that I can see directly in front on my hand  

Will you provide Shipping worldwide ?

[jungle_dave]

Any cut ruby stones?

Hi Monobux
Im waiting on a new shipment of some nice untreated rubies, They are in transit and I expect them in within the next 10 days (national post is really slow here).  As soon as I have them I will post a pic here.
Should be about 20-30ct oval faceted, dark pink (not heat treated).
If you want something more specific (cut/size/color) just let me know as there are allot on the market now.

any diamonds???

vs/vvs

e-g

round brilliant

no florescence

1.5-2 ct

gotta be GIA though...

let me know.

Hi Bob,
Wow!
Diamonds of this grade are here. 1.5 to 2 ct are not easy to find but I have a few sources that could do this for me.
The only way I would do it for this grade though is with certification.  I have a very good one. They are GIA postgraduates  also members of the AGA and NAJA.
They do provide certificates and have the best lab in the country.
As a side note, our national gemstone regulatory agency now provides CIBJO - (Confédération International de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrierie des Diamantes, Perles et Pierres) certificates for allot less so something to think about.

If you could, drop me a PM  with what sort of volume and target price you are looking for.  I will contact the lab for an estimate on the certification before we start.

what's the size??    i  want use it to make bracelets.

Hi Dulinxu,
Can you cut stones or have someone who can cut for you (lapidary)?
I ask this because you will get the best price this way and tourmaline is very easy to work unlike emerald which breaks very easily.

If not I can get cut stones for you but sellers ask a much higher price.

For the 200gr lot of tourmaline, sizes of uncut stones are varied. I have bought from them before and was always a good deal. Some stones were over 10ct some as small as 0.1 ct but was always a good mix of size, color and shape. See the pencil at the bottom of the picture to have an idea of sizes.


 
If you are looking for more even size pieces I also can get this offer from another seller.


108 pieces in total, 2ct to 3ct per piece. I can sell for $125 usd not including shipping.

Leaving a comment for future reference. Nice stones!

Thanks Ghris!
Brazil really is the paradise of gemstones.

xuan87

I just figured out how to upload images on this forum ...
You are quite right

WOw the real stone,   
I wish that I can see directly in front on my hand 

Will you provide Shipping worldwide ?

Hi Xuan!
Yes I can ship anywhere, we generally use EMS, its the most practical but there are other options if you require. just let me know and I'll make it happen .


I thank everyone for all the interest and am very happy there are so many gemstone fans here.
Keep the questions coming! 

[kimosan]

Can you post what you have in Aquamarine?

You can PM of course if preferred. Thanks.

[jungle_dave]

Can you post what you have in Aquamarine?

You can PM of course if preferred. Thanks.

Hi Kimosan,
I sold off a big lot a few weeks ago so I am looking myself, I only have 1 piece left in hand and need more.
There are a few interesting offers this week and I will post first thing tomorrow..

[Ghris]

 
 

Hey,

Just a quick question;
I looked up some info, and isnt that pink one somewhat in the middle (the really bright one) worth a good amount of money?
And maybe the small light blue in the middle/bottom.

[jungle_dave]

Yes Ghris they are,

Don't forget the blue pieces are also quite sought after as well.

These stones are strait from the mine by very small scale hard rock miners.
Ive made good money piecing out these packages in the past and thought it would be a nice gesture to pass it on to members here. Id be willing to split fairly a 200 gr pack for someone getting started too.

Ive had some requests for aquamarine and sapphires, Im not having much luck finding good deals this week. The aquamarine I have found is large, clean, nice color and well priced for what it is but over $1000 US a stone. Im waiting on new finds to come in and should know more this week.

This goes for cut opal as well, Im thinking about buying one of the stones I posted earlier (pink pin fire)
and having it cut so just let me know if that suits you.

Once again thanks for the inquires.