Stone : Amethyst
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #41
Design : Utopia Pear (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : None
Weight : 5.43 carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included, 4+/5
Size : 14mm X 9.5mm X 8.5mm
Price : $328.52 AUD

Comments : This is a lovely gemstone in a very elegant design which you will rarely come across. It has a classic shape and will make a wonderful ring. The colour tone is good and not overly saturated. There are the vivid flashes of rich purple, indigo, pinkish-purple and more which are characteristic of amethyst from Uruguay. This is a first class stone and finely cut. There is the tiniest of feather veils on one of the edges just on the inside of the girdle and is difficult to see. It is not noticeable when the stone is viewed face up and would be hidden once the stone is set.

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Stone : Amethyst
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #46
Design : Amethyst Shield (John Bailey)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.84 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included, 4+/5
Size : 11mm X 8.5mm
Price : $292.82 AUD

Comments : A very good amethyst ring stone. An interesting trillion design which works well with amethyst and citrine. There is a small veil inclusion just near one corner. It is not visible face up.

Stone : Amethyst (Rose De France)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #08
Design : Mistress (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 9.43 carats
Clarity : Slightly Included, 4/5
Size : 13mm X 13mm X 9mm
Price : $342.31 AUD

Comments : This large stone is a pale variety of amethyst called "Rose De France". The colouring is soft and quite beautiful. It is suitable for any jewelry setting. There is a feather veil inclusion. The design is a variation of the classic princess cut.

Stone : Amethyst (Rose De France)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #18
Design : Acorn (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 20.71 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included, 4+/5
Size : 16mm X 14.5mm
Price : $751.77 AUD

Comments : This large stone is a pale variety of amethyst called "Rose De France" and has a soft, beautiful colour. It is suitable for any jewelry setting but due to its size I'd say it was more of a collectors stone. However, I think it would make a very interesting pendant if it was set in some sort of "bird cage". There is a very small feather veil inclusion near the crown. This stone has a beautiful, watery transparency which is common to this pale type of amethyst. The gem is very brilliant and is like an amazing swirl of light.

Stone : Amethyst (Rose De France)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #28
Design : Glass Triangle (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 13.10 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 17mm X 12mm
Price : $475.53 AUD

Comments : This large stone is a pale variety of amethyst called "Rose De France" and has a soft, beautiful colour. This is an exceptional gemstone and is very brilliant with an interesting, scintillating design. It is a large stone and ideally suited for a pendant. It looks good at night time.

Stone : Amethyst
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #38
Design : Brilliant Pear (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : None
Weight : 5.13 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 11.5mm X 13.5mm X 12.25mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A stunning gem - a beautiful amethyst! Flashes of spectacular rich purples, indigo, grape, a wonderful pinkish violet. Velvety. A very sweet stone. Strong colours, the sort of stone that becomes a family heirloom, handed down generations. Would make a beautiful pendant set in a simple gold setting.

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Stone : Amethyst
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #80
Design : Under The Dome - Part 1 (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : None
Weight : 16.7 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included, 4+/5
Size : 12.5mm X 17mm X 13mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a totally awesome amethyst! Its huge and it means business. There is alot of action going on in this gemstone with deep velvety purples and flashes of indigo and red. The design is one I created specifically for this particular piece of amethyst and I envisage it being set in a big and bold chunky men's gold ring. It is a deep cut in an oval shape with a high-top dome. It would be VERY impressive indeed and nothing less would do! You should see it at nighttime... it is breath-taking and simply stunning. You could look at it for hours. The deep cut also adds something special and creates a very interesting "depth-perception" sort of effect... don't really know how to put it into words... you simply have to see it to believe it. This stone is totally unique... it is certainly not something you see everyday. The photos do not in anyway do justice to the gem and the colours. There is a very slight veil which is not noticeable face up... other then that, perfect!

Stone : Amethyst (Rose De France)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #14
Design : Seven Main Pendaloque
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.92 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 14.5mm X 11mm X 7mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : A very pretty gem that would make a beautiful pendant.

Stone : Ametrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #22
Design : Smith Bar (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 6.6 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 14.5mm X 9mm X 6.5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a beautiful ametrine stone with the colour evenly divided down the middle, with citrine on one end and amethyst on the other. It is cut in a modern design and has good flash and scintillation. It is suitable for any jewelry setting.

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #44
Design : Rainbow (a barion oval style, Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 5.1 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 13.5mm X 10mm X 7.5mm
Price : $224.40 AUD

Comments : A wonderful, golden citrine cut in an oval design with good body. It has a beautiful flashiness about it and it very alive and sparkly. The colours are a lovely golden yellow, not the lemon yellow or often overly saturated whiskey colour. It is a perfect size for a ring and would really show up well. The gemstone is eye clean with no visible flaws or inclusions. There is some colour zoning but the colours mix nicely and are not overly saturated when viewing the stone from the face up. The finish on this stone is superb and the polish is mirror like. A very pleasing gem.

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Stone : Citrine (Madeira/Ox-Blood)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #17
Design : Gram Easy Emerald (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 2.88 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 10.5mm X 6mm X 5.5mm
Price : $158.40 AUD

Comments : This gemstone is a rich brandy colour. The design is a classic emerald-style cut. It is a nice solid stone and would suit any jewelry setting.

Stone : Citrine (Ox-Blood Madeira)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #13
Design : Acorn (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Uruguay
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 7.14 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 11mm X 10.5mm
Price : $392.70 AUD

Comments : This gemstone is a rich brandy colour and has good fire and flash in its belly. As the name suggests it has a shape much like an acorn. It was designed as a ring stone and will require a custom seting made for it due to the depth and overall shape of the stone.

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #12
Design : Acorn (Doug Menadue)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 7.47 carats
Clarity : Very Slightly Included, 4+/5
Size : 11.5mm X 10mm
Price : $271.16 AUD

Comments : This gemstone has a nice golden colour with a touch of smokey about it. There is good flash. As the name suggests it has a shape much like an acorn. It was designed as a ring stone and will require a custom seting made for it due to the depth and overall shape of the stone. There is a small feather veil inclusion.

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #20
Design : The Facets (Fred Van Sant)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 8.84 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 14mm X 11.5mm X 10mm
Price : $320.89 AUD

Comments : A lovely citrine for those that like them big.

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #29
Design : Round Brilliant
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 4.41 carats
Clarity : Slightly Included, 4/5
Size : 11mm X 8mm
Price : $160.08 AUD

Comments : A nice citrine in a standard round brilliant design. It would make quite a beautiful ring. There is some slight veiling inside.

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #55
Design : Hor-I-Zon
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 5 carats
Clarity : Slightly Included, 4/5
Size : 12.5mm X 12.5mm X 8mm
Price : $181.50 AUD

Comments : A nice citrine cut in a fan variation. Its quite an unusual design and quite intriging and interesting. It would make for a very different and imaginative pendant. There is some slight veiling inside.

Stone : Citrine (Ox-Blood Madeira)
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #68
Design : Hor-I-Zon
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 4.36 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 12mm X 12mm X 8mm
Price : $240.90 AUD

Comments : A rich brandy coloured citrine cut in a fan variation. Its quite an unusual design and quite intriging and interesting. It would make for a very different and imaginative pendant. The shape of the design could represent the sun rising or setting over the horizon.

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #07
Design : Smith Bar (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 7.5mm X 6.5mm X 5mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This is a nice little stone with lots of flash, yellows and gold. It is cut in a modern design and has interesting rectangular patterns. It really is a charming stone and a good ring size.

Stone : Citrine
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #21
Design : Double Cross Square (Jeff Graham)
Origin : Brazil
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.98 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, 5/5
Size : 8mm X 8mm X 7mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : This gemstone has a nice golden colour with a touch of smokey about it. It is an ideal shape for a ring stone.

Stone : Chalcedony Green
Cut By : Doug Menadue, 2008
Item : #67
Design : Lazy Oval Dome
Origin : Western Australia
Treatments : None
Weight : 5.3 carats
Clarity : Eye Clean, Translucent, 5/5
Size : 14mm X 11mm X 4.5mm
Price : $116.60 AUD

Comments : For a change of pace I decided to try faceting some green chalcedony that I've got. Usually this material is cut as a cabochon but I wanted to try something a little different to see how it turned out. This material was sold to me as untreated.