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Blue Topaz 14.96cts 13.45mm Cut in Tom's Lucre design. This is Brazil rough and like most blue Topaz it's irradiated. Darker than Swiss blue, lighter than London blue. Reg $738, sub price $645 USD plus shipping.

Comment SOLD to buy and message me within 4 hours to arrange payment

u/Lisa_Elser — 3 days ago

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This issue of ePrism from AGTA has an article on buying gem rough that I'm featured in along with some other pretty cool people. https://agta.org/experts-weigh-in-on-how-to-read-buy-facet-grade-rough-colored-gems

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u/Lisa_Elser — 9 days ago

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When I am away from my bench for a while I cut up some small things to remind my hands who they are. This is a chance to get some great Amethyst that’s way smaller than my usual quartz. All Brazil rough. $200 USD each plus shipping See comments for details

u/Lisa_Elser — 13 days ago

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Another Sky Blue Topaz! This is 10.74cts and 16.14x12.28mm cut in Tom's Brilliant Egg Apex. Brazil rough, and irradiated. I cannot get this to photograph for my catalogue, so enjoy the extra discount :-) Reg $558 now $495 USD plus shipping.

Comment SOLD to buy and message me within 4 hours to arrange payment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 23 days ago

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Garnet and Peridot. Just some of my favourite colours combined For my last drop of the Birthday event! Sorry this is a little early, I'm getting pulled away for a minute. Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Spinels and Aquamarines are underrated gems. They’re hard enough for all jewellery, bright enough to sparkle, and just enough out of the ordinary to feel special. All are unheated. Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Tanzanites. It’s illegal to export most Tanzanite rough from Tanzania, so I buy locally cut gems and recut them. This means more of the value stays in Tanzania, . I bought the locally cut gems in Arusha on my last trip. Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Zircons. These are so stunningly bright, and people often confuse the natural stone Zircon with the synthetic Cubic Zirconia. Zircons though are natural, and come in a variety of colours. Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Half Price Gems! - How often does that happen? I like finding good homes for gems that have been with me for a while. They’re all my babies. Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Port Moody Election Groups

There's a Facebook group called "Port Moody Local Election 2026" that seems to be a whitewash for a certain political party. Posts asking questions about the victim shaming, and support for someone who committed sexual assault are deleted and people (me, for instance, among others) are banned. I was just told I broke a rule, when in fact I have written proof that I followed the admin's rule. She deleted my post anyway, then banned a bunch of folks.

There's another group, larger, that's just getting restarted called "Port Moody Municipal Election 2026"

I figure that has a higher likelihood of not being terrible.

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u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Topaz Chonks. London and Swiss Blue Topaz, all Brazil material. Like nearly all blue Topaz, they’re irradiated. These are all stunning, and so much gem for the money. Details in comment

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Umba Sapphires. The Umba Valley in Tanzania has great sapphires, known for bright colours and distinctive needle inclusions. I bought the rough in Arusha in 2025. I cut them in designs by my late husband Tom. All are unheated. Details in comment

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Tanzanian Special deals - Tanzania produces amazing rough. These are all from my rough buying trip in 2025 to Arusha. Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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PAIRS (and a set)! Pairs are hard to cut because the rough often seems to matches but the cut gems somehow are different colours. So I put together a nice selection of pairs and one killer concave set for the sub birthday! Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Tourmalines - it won’t surprise anyone that I have a special love for Tourmalines. My 2nd ever gem? Tourm. My gem in the Smithsonian? Tourm. The bulk of my personal jewellery? Well you get the idea. Tourms come in all colours, shapes and sizes. This is a great selection. Enjoy! Details in comment

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Sapphires in two moods, with a Peridot chaser. All of these are stunner gems. The two sapphires are unique and (to me) evoke different feelings. The Peridot is one of the best I’ve ever cut. Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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uartz and Sunstone - These are often underrated gems, but done well they’re spectacular. There are great designs, and fantastic colours. I've discounted these HEAVILY for the Birthday sale. Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Tanzanian Gems - Tanzania produces AMAZING gems. I’ve selected some stunners here. Iolite, Spessartine, and Peridot. Details in comment.

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Newbie Gems. Newbies are those who have never purchased or completed a commission with any SPG lap before. Newbies can purchase one newbie gem across all SPG lapidaries. These are reserved for first time SPG buyers only until 9pm Pacific time tonight. Then anyone can buy. Details in comment

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago

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Some of my Sub Birthday gems. I've been a very busy little Lap. These are all Tanzanian sapphires from the Umba Valley region. All in my late husband Tom's original designs. Cannot wait for the Birthday event!

u/Lisa_Elser — 2 months ago