{"title":"Nori's Gem","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ametrine-2-24ct-brazil","title":"【Nori's Gem】Ametrine 2.24ct \/ Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e Ametrine 2.24ct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 12.2 x 5.9 x 4.4 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Made in Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Long Capsule Scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Piacchan's work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This ametrine has a boundary line that is almost in the middle when viewed from the front, and is finished as a long, capsule-shaped scissors cut with a finely outlined outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIt is a beautiful crystal with no noticeable inclusions, and the diamond-shaped sparkles created by the scissors cut overlap and flow, creating a beautiful two-tone effect that can be clearly enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Depending on the angle, the bright purple and yellow mix together, creating a sparkling pink effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Once you have maximized the potential of ametrine, you can enjoy creating a long, impressive piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis item is currently in our Bangkok office, so please allow approximately 1-2 weeks for delivery after ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemTreeJapan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986663977153,"sku":"","price":33300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/1120\/9665\/files\/IMG_9299.png?v=1739525516"},{"product_id":"indicolite-tourmaline-1-2","title":"[Nori's Gem] Indicolite (Tourmaline) 1.270ct \/ Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e Indicolite (tourmaline) 1.270ct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Size: 5.22 x 7.87 x 3.52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Origin: Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Cut: Cushion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Cutter: Piacchan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sorting (with appraisal center)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Good morning, this is Nori-chan. \u003cbr\u003eThis time, rather than talking about jewelry, I made \u003cstrong\u003ea beautiful item\u003c\/strong\u003e ,\u003cbr\u003e It is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ea blog-style product introduction that incorporates short stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a prelude...\u003cbr\u003e Nori-chan has been handling stones for about 20 years, since he was in elementary school.\u003cbr\u003e Nowadays I enjoy collecting stones like benitoite and proustite ( \u003cspan\u003ea pale pink silver ore)\u003c\/span\u003e , but when I first started collecting stones I followed \u003cstrong\u003ethe same path as most people\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When collecting stones, or entering what is commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003ethe stone swamp\u003c\/strong\u003e , you will come across some stones that you collected in the early to mid-stages when you had no knowledge, and you will wonder, \u003cstrong\u003e\" \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWhat should I do with this one?\u003c\/span\u003e \",\u003c\/strong\u003e which is unfortunate.\u003cbr\u003e These are the ones you often see being sold by individuals on buying and selling sites.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOf course, I have a lot of children too.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis ties in with the main topic, but in Nori-chan's case, in addition to \"organizing and releasing\" the stones, \" \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estones with the potential to be reborn beautifully will be entrusted to the representative, Ilmo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e .\"\u003cbr\u003e The result was the stone I will introduce later.\u003cbr\u003e Well, \u003cstrong\u003esaying I \"purchased\" it sounds a bit exaggerated, so it might be more accurate to say I just bought it\u003c\/strong\u003e (laughs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In fact, this process itself is not a project, but there are already gemstones that have been reborn through this route. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/1120\/9665\/files\/IMG_9300_480x480.png?v=1739525516\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This \u003cspan\u003eis it ( \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ametrine\" href=\"https:\/\/irmo.jp\/products\/ametrine-2-24ct-brazil?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=35382966e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmetrine 2.24ct\u003c\/a\u003e ).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt was a fancy oval with a beautiful color and cut, and it was so cute that it found a buyer right away.\u003cbr\u003e Thank you for your purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This can be said for any jewelry dealer, but \u003cstrong\u003epurchasing is a basic and extremely difficult task\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e Not all stones can be used as products, including raw stones and even stones in their \"before\" state that have already been faceted.\u003cbr\u003e Even in actual purchasing \u003cstrong\u003e, judgment, experience, and negotiation\u003c\/strong\u003e will determine whether or not the product will be available to you in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nori-chan is adding to her own collection, and even when making a personal purchase, she still considers the cut, quality, and price to some extent before making a final decision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIf you are operating as a business, you will ultimately have to make a profit\u003c\/span\u003e , so the transactions will be even more \u003cstrong\u003esevere\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Now, one of the pieces we gave to Ilmo this time has been cut into a gemstone.\u003cbr\u003e The stone below is in its before state, but out of the several stones I gave her, I had one that I thought \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ewould turn out great,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e so I asked Pia-chan to cut it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/1120\/9665\/files\/1753491484354_2_480x480.jpg?v=1753491640\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This one is a beautiful green-blue color similar to grandidierite, and although it does have inclusions, they are rare for this type of stone.\u003cbr\u003e I will add more before photos at the end of the product page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIlmo said, \u003cstrong\u003e\" \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThe tourmaline I received from Nori-chan is finished, so I sent it to Japan\u003c\/span\u003e .\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The finished product arrived in Japan \u003cstrong\u003ealong with the items from the lucky bag that everyone had kindly provided as\u003c\/strong\u003e wedding favors for Ilmo and Lulu-chan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e About this gem,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIlmo commented, \" \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThe angle of the long step cut was not good, so there was a window in the table, so I went for a flower-style cut and made the table a little smaller to minimize the open feeling.\u003c\/span\u003e \"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey said they had minimized the sense of gaps, but the height of the stone is so high that it doesn't feel gappy at all\u003c\/strong\u003e , and it has more depth and sparkle than the original stone in a good way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The inclusions are not particularly noticeable due to the color and sparkle, and the stone is finished with a weight that far exceeds its character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Although the number will be small in the future, there may be some gemstones that Nori-chan finds interesting that Ilmo will finish and sell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemTreeJapan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49439976980673,"sku":null,"price":72000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/1120\/9665\/files\/IMG_9049_ef1da8dc-2ca7-4639-8ab9-eea444b5719c.png?v=1753690193"},{"product_id":"parti-color-tourmaline-5ct-brazil","title":"[Nori's Gem] Parti-Color Tourmaline 5.452ct \/ Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParti-colored Tourmaline 5.452ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 9.56×12.28×6.62mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut: Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutter: Piachan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with a sorting (simple identification report)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood morning, this is Nori-chan, staff member and loose stone collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'd like to introduce a new item from \"Nori-chan's Hand-Picked Selections, Crafted by Representative Illumo\" series. (Seeking good names for this series!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stone is a Brazilian tourmaline that started at 5.87ct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllumo first set three conditions: \"must retain 5ct,\" \"utilize the yellow near the culet,\" and \"eliminate any windowing.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo achieve this, he used a fine step cut on the pavilion side to enhance brilliance while preserving the color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, by reducing the table size and increasing the number of facets, he minimized weight loss, eliminated windowing, and further enhanced the brilliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a finish that maximizes the stone's inherent beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original proportions were not bad, but the facets on the crown part were somewhat large, giving the impression that they didn't contribute much to the sparkle. Therefore, Illumo focused on upgrading the crown side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile carefully preserving the yellow near the culet, the finished product now emphasizes that \"magical tourmaline feel.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scarcity of inclusions, the overall balance, and the exquisite color variation that changes expression between the crown and pavilion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAchieving such beauty while securely retaining a size of 5ct or more is thanks to both Illumo's precise design and Piachan's skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonestly, it's a secret that I was worried it might lose about 1.5ct (lol), but the cut ultimately created value beyond its weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, the global demand for tourmaline has been increasing in recent years,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the price of high-quality pieces has risen significantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially for stones like parti-colored tourmaline, where you can enjoy the exquisite color, it's almost impossible to find them at their former prices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn such a market, being able to offer a stone of this class in a size over 5ct is extremely rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, the elements that determine a gemstone's value—transparency, color, and size—are not additive but multiplicative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidering this, this tourmaline is a stone of a class rarely seen on the market, possessing all three qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf it doesn't sell, I'd want to buy it back myself. ...In that case, Illumo, I'll be counting on you! 👋 (lol)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemTreeJapan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49456302850241,"sku":null,"price":297000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/1120\/9665\/files\/IMG_9575_f414e6a4-9c62-4050-aeb8-d83ffc83f5d1.png?v=1756524048"},{"product_id":"cobalt-spinel-0-8ct-iron-cobalt-tanzania","title":"【Nori's Gem】Iron Cobalt Spinel 0.826ct \/ Tanzania","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron Cobalt Spinel 0.826ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 4.59×6.18×3.31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut: Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutter: Pia-chan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with a sorting (simple identification report)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*The presence of iron and cobalt has been confirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¥369,000-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood morning, this is Norichan, staff and collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one stone from the \"series where I source pieces and representative Ilmo-san finishes them as works of art.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shape is a classic cushion type, combined with a step cut pavilion, truly a royal road style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, the precision of the polishing and the high level of cutting technique are clearly evident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are inclusions, but they are very small, less than 1mm, and not noticeable to the naked eye. In fact, I think there are fewer than usual for this type of spinel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt GemTreeJapan, spinels containing both iron and cobalt are categorized under our unique framework (link to a new window available).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color is a strong blue without appearing dark, and its transparency gives it excellent clarity, while the cut creates a strong brilliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have sold cobalt spinels several times before, but I would be delighted if you could pick this one up and see it for yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegarding this stone, I had previously told Ilmo-san that it looked \"machine-cut.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile it did appear well-ordered at first glance, a closer inspection revealed some imprecision, making it difficult to meet GemTreeJapan's standards as it was.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirstly, even \"machine-cut\" stones vary, and rather than being entirely machine-driven, many parts involve human touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's important is not \"whether it's machine-cut,\" but rather \"where the workshop or cutter sets their passing standard.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Ilmo-san's expertise, this stone was completely refined; the crown was given a two-tiered structure, and the number of facets was increased to enhance its brilliance, all while minimizing weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spinel was initially acquired for my collection as a \"regular cobalt spinel\" (for details, please refer to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/irmo.jp\/collections\/cobaltspinelcollection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the time, there was no information about iron, and it was simply presented as \"Tanzanian cobalt spinel.\" I chose it because I was drawn to its inclusions and good proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince I was originally a mineral and gemstone collector, I select rough stones to a certain extent during the sourcing stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was already quite beautiful before cutting, but after the cut, it not only became more refined, but the number of facets increased with minimal weight loss. 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Nori-chan will explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a standard oval-shaped Kornerupine with a GTJ original cut applied to the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a chic and cool color with Pia-chan's table cube \u0026 flower cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can enjoy a deep color with a blend of yellow, brown, and a hint of olive, and a brilliance that emerges from within.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are inclusions, but they are not significantly noticeable to the naked eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was created as a pioneering rare stone, but it is the next stone type to be adopted in the Nori's Gem series, and it is currently undecided when Kornerupine itself will be available again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven staff member Nori-chan doesn't remember a Kornerupine from GemTreeJapan before this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease get your hands on the first new stone type from GemTreeJapan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegarding the release of this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Kornerupine is what is known as a rare stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen starting the Nori's Gem series, Nori-chan herself wanted to \u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ework with rare stones\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, and entrusted this piece to representative IrUmo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKornerupine's color comes from iron, vanadium, and boron, resulting in yellow (brown), blue, and green hues. (There is actually quite a wide range of colors.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one has a chic blend of brown, yellow, and olive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reason for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eadopting this stone and having representative IrUmo work on it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was the question: \"Can Pia-chan finish Kornerupine?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis applies not only to GemTreeJapan, but some jewelers cannot cut certain stones, saying things like, \"We cannot accept stones with a hardness below ○\" or \"We cannot recut rare stones.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNori-chan first handed it over with the idea of having it finished as a preliminary step for working with Kornerupine in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe handed it over saying, \u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eIt's okay if it fails, please try it.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e And the result is this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemTreeJapan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49497472499905,"sku":null,"price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/1120\/9665\/files\/IMG_7547.png?v=1759632063"},{"product_id":"noris-gem-grandidierite-0-370ct-madagascar","title":"[One Price] \"Nori's Gem\" Grandidierite 0.390ct \/ Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item is a \"one-price\" item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not eligible for campaigns or coupons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Grandidierite is being introduced after a long absence, so we are offering it at a special one-price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrandidierite 0.390ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3.61×5.51×2.27mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Madagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut: Baguette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutter: Piachan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with a sorting (simple appraisal report)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¥162,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood morning, this is Nori, staff and collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one stone from the series \"Pieces I sourced, finished into a work by CEO Irume.\" I, Nori, will explain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a standard baguette-shaped grandidierite with a step cut on the pavilion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color saturation is excellent, a pleasant greenish-blue.\u003cbr\u003eIt's not dark, but it's not light either; it's a loose stone with extremely high transparency and color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a rare stone that shines more metallically than a step cut, so there's no need to say much more.\u003cbr\u003eWe particularly focused on transparency, and as it's a rare stone, we hope you can appreciate its \"standard yet highly perfected\" quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease hold this piece, a challenge to gem species combining existing techniques with GemTreeJapan's new series \"Nori's Gem,\" something that cannot be easily produced, and feel its value and brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnecdote about sourcing and mineralogy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, I sourced it as a piece just under 0.5ct.\u003cbr\u003eIt was very clean except for a large 1mm inclusion very close to the culet, and it was quite beautiful for grandidierite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI thought, \"If I just cut away this part, I can create a highly transparent grandidierite, which is already rare.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGemTreeJapan used to handle grandidierite, but we haven't offered it much recently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis time, Nori has selected \"gem-quality grandidierite\" after a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main goal this time is to introduce rare stones created by GemTreeJapan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven 0.1-0.2ct of highly transparent rare stone would be expensive, so I am satisfied that it finished as a large stone of nearly 0.4ct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo be honest, grandidierite itself is often seen. It's available everywhere. But that's assuming no quality requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are finally delivering \"gem-quality grandidierite,\" which was featured in an American business magazine in 2015 as \"the third most expensive gemstone in the world.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemTreeJapan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525436874945,"sku":null,"price":108000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/1120\/9665\/files\/IMG_7516_ee097879-f309-4de8-b22d-f9a360f62b39.png?v=1759620977"},{"product_id":"near-colorless-zoisite-0-56ct-tanzania","title":"【Nori's Gem】Near Colorless Zoisite 0.564ct \/ Tanzania","description":"\u003cp\u003eNear Colorless Zoisite 0.564ct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.45×6.27×2.70mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Tanzania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFancy Oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Pia-chan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with EGL Sorting (Simple Identification Report)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¥297,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWhile appearing almost completely colorless, the unique color of zoisite faintly emerges depending on the angle of the light, making this a particularly captivating gem among the rare \"colorless zoisite\" category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking with the founder of GTJ, who has been sourcing zoisite for many years, he mentioned that he has only encountered a handful of colorless zoisite stones, indicating that this is an extremely rare color practically unseen in the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, this stone offers the valuable pink hues found in zoisite, with a soft separation between zones containing a reddish-violet color and zones with a very slight greenish tint, creating an elegant atmosphere with subtle nuances of two colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to a refined brilliance predominantly white, delicate color nuances intermingle as an accent, creating a luxurious balance of color that allows you to enjoy both the transparency of a colorless gem and the unique character of zoisite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shape is a fancy oval with finely chamfered edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe delicate floral cuts on both sides create a charming spread of light, and the intricate facets around the table effectively compensate for the shallower proportion, bringing out a dazzling sparkle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crystal boasts exceptional clarity with almost no noticeable inclusions, ensuring superb transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the interior of the stone is crystal clear, it captures light exceptionally well, and colorful fire flickers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt first glance, it appears colorless, but upon closer inspection, the distinct characteristics of zoisite subtly reveal themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease enjoy this valuable and rare colored stone with \"two-sided charm\" in your hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e[Nori-chan's Memo]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis zoisite is a stone I acquired a long time ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking, \"I want a colorless zoisite... but they're so hard to find...\", I decided to temporarily adopt this particular stone, which is a very pale, near-colorless one, for my personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone has zones of reddish-violet and colorless areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colorless part also has a slight hint of green, and I think it turned out to be quite beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly colorless stones, by definition, don't exhibit pleochroism, but this one shows variations in color intensity depending on the angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I'd like to offer something even closer to colorless, the sheer number of such stones is incredibly small; I myself have only seen two so far, and they are extremely expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, I believe this \"near colorless\" piece, which also displays colorless aspects, offers great value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis item is currently in our Bangkok office, so please anticipate approximately 1-2 weeks for delivery from the time of your order. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemTreeJapan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49842281513153,"sku":null,"price":297000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/1120\/9665\/files\/IMG_1726_5a4d2549-9eb1-45d9-93f5-e967c7d6e263.png?v=1765513547"},{"product_id":"colorless-spinel-0-65ct-burma","title":"【Nori's Gem】Colorless Spinel 0.652ct \/ Burma","description":"\u003cp\u003eColorless Spinel 0.652ct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.87×6.10×3.06mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Burma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFancy Oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut by Piachan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEGL Sorting (Appraisal Certificate) to be acquired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong spinels, colorless spinel is a rare color with extremely limited distribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece features a beautiful, highly transparent crystal meticulously framed into a fancy oval shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many colorless stones contain slight tints, this particular stone boasts a very high purity of white, with only a very faint hint of pinkish-violet, making it quite a precise color for a colorless spinel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique charm of colorless spinel is the colorful fire, characterized by the sharpness inherent to its single refraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite being colorless, it is far from plain, offering a brilliant sparkle to fully enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cut features a tightly designed table surrounded by incredibly fine facets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt thoroughly pursues light intake and reflection, drawing out a presence and dazzling brilliance beyond its size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen exposed to UV light, it fluoresces a relatively rare yellowish-green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis luxurious piece features colorless spinel, a stone rarely seen in the market, enhanced with GemTreeJapan's signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intricate cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease enjoy this stone, which condenses transparency and sparkle, in your own hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Nori-chan's Notes】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eThis stone is something I acquired a while ago, and I only had this one piece in my collection, but I decided to make it available as a product because I wanted people to enjoy a rare colored piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasically, colorless stones exist in various types of colored gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorless stones are close to pure crystals and do not contain unnecessary trace elements, so they are produced as colorless and transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a way, it's mysterious, isn't it, that the same stone can have such a wide range of colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what I thought when I acquired this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis piece is currently at our Bangkok office, so please expect delivery approximately 1 to 2 weeks from your order. 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