Gem Sphere
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 Lapis Gem Metaphysical Crystal Healing Stone Sphere  US $11.20
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 AMETHYST 52 MM GEM STONE CRYSTAL BALL CRYSTAL SPHERE US $9.38
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 CHATOYANT TIGERS EYE GEM STONE 45 MM CRYSTAL BALL CRYSTAL SPHERE US $26.56
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 GOLDEN QUARTZ GEM STONE 44 MM CRYSTAL BALL CRYSTAL SPHERE US $6.50
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 Rare White Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 49mm 025 US $9.99
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 Great 49mm Natural Onyx Crystal Agate Sphere Ball Gem US $39.90
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 2 Rare Bamboo Stone Carved Crystal Healing Gem Sphere STAND US $2.99
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 Polished Carved Rainbow Obsidian Healing Sphere Gem US $.99
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 Polished Carved Fluorite stone Healing SphereGemS047 US $8.99
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 Polished Carved Imperial Japer Healing Sphere Gem US $.99
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 Amazing Carved Turquoise Healing SphereGemS081 US $.99
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 Amazing Carved Imperial Japer Healing SphereGemS124 US $.99
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 Amazing Carved Rainbow Jade Healing SphereGemS093 US $.99
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 Polished Carved White Black Jade Healing SphereGemS036 US $.99
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 Polished Carved Yellow Iceland Spar SphereGemS029 US $.99
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 Handmade Carved Rainbow Obsidian Healing SphereGem US $.99
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 Flawless Carved Imperial Japer Healing SphereGemS230 US $.99
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 Flawless Carved Moonstone Healing SphereGemS248 US $.99
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 Colorful CARVED FLUORITE STONE Healing SPHEREGemS121 US $8.99
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 Colorful CARVED FLUORITE STONE Healing SPHEREGemS124 US $.99
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 Colorful CARVED GOLD SAND STONE Healing SPHEREGemS138 US $.99
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 Colorful CARVED GOLD SWAN Healing SPHEREGemS113 US $.99
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 Colorful CARVED Imperial Japer Healing SPHEREGemS102 US $.99
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 Colorful CARVED Imperial Japer Healing SPHEREGemS106 US $.99
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 Colorful CARVED Imperial Japer Healing SPHEREGemS109 US $.99
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 Colorful CARVED IOLITE Healing SPHEREGemS139 US $.99
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 Colorful CARVED RAINBOW JADE Healing SPHEREGemS129 US $.99
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 Colorful CARVED UNAKITE Healing SPHEREGemS115 US $.99
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 Handmade Carved Afghanistan Jade Healing SphereGem US $6.99
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 Handmade Carved Red Jade Lions Healing SphereGem US $9.99
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 Handmade Carved Bamboo stone Healing SphereGem US $.99
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 Polished Carved White Black Jade SphereGemS034 US $.99
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 Polished Carved Rainbow Obsidan SphereGemS010 US $.99
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 Rare Turquoise Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 53mm 02 US $9.99
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 Charming colorful Cat Eye Gem Sphere Carving Ball US $8.99
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 Rare Bamboo Stone Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 49mm 024 US $8.99
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 Rare Red Jasper Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 45mm 020 US $9.99
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 Rare Red Jasper Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 45mm 06 US $9.99
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 Rare Turquoise Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 52mm 07 US $9.99
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 Rare Bamboo Stone Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 49mm 016 US $8.99
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 POLISHED CARVED IMPERIAL JASPER HEALING SPHEREGEM US $.99
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 LARGE RARE AMAZING CARVED GLASS WATER STONE HEALING SPHEREGEM US $29.99
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 Polished Carved Bamboo stone Healing SphereGemS038 US $.99
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 NR Natural Polished Map Jasper Gem Sphere Silver Heart Charm Pendulum US $.99
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 Wand Amethyst Crystal point w sphere sterling hand made w amethyst gems jq42 US $444.99
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 VESUVIANITE GEM STONE 62 MM CRYSTAL BALL CRYSTAL SPHERE US $18.50
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 AMETHYST 58 MM GEM STONE CRYSTAL BALL CRYSTAL SPHERE US $8.16
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 Four Andalusite Chiastolite Gem Sphere ballCrystal 787 US $9.99
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 Rare Turquoise Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 53mm 01 US $9.99
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 Pretty Green Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 47mm 04 US $8.99
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 Rare Red Jasper Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 45mm 023 US $9.99
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 Chatoyant Tiger Eye Gem Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 42mm 07 US $8.99
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 59 mm Pink Star Rose Quartz Crystal Sphere Ball Gem US $99.99
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 Chatoyant Tiger Eye Gem Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 44mm 03 US $48.99
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 Chatoyant Tiger Eye Gem Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 41mm 011 US $9.99
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 NR Beautiful Natural Jade Gem Sphere 925 Sterling Silver Heart Pendant US $.99
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 3x CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL SPHERE BALLS w AMETHYST GEMS US $9.89
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 Rare Red Jasper Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 45mm 04 US $9.99
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 Rare Red Jasper Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 45mm 024 US $9.99
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 Rare Red Jasper Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 45mm 019 US $9.99
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 Rare Red Jasper Carved Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere 45mm 05 US $9.99
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 Charming 3 Color Cat Eye Gem Sphere Carving Ball US $9.99
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 7 Rare Bamboo Stone Carved Crystal Healing Gem Sphere US $8.00
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 Beautiful Soft Azure Blue Cats Eye Gem Sphere Ball US $9.99
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 14lb 29 GOOD NATURAL YELLOW CALCITE QUARTZ CRYSTAL SPHERE BALL HEALING GEM US $6.99
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 37LB Rare Natural Green Epidote Red Jasper Crystal Gem Stone Sphere Healing US $56.99
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 36LB Rare Natural Green Epidote Red Jasper Crystal Gem Stone Sphere Healing US $46.99
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 83LB Rare Natural Green Epidote Red Jasper Crystal Gem Stone Sphere Healing US $99.99
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 306lb TOP NATURAL Labradorite Crystal sphere ball Orb Gem Stone US $27.99
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 321lb TOP NATURAL Labradorite Crystal sphere ball Orb Gem Stone US $29.77
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 244lb TOP NATURAL Labradorite Crystal sphere ball Orb Gem Stone US $22.77
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 277lb TOP NATURAL Labradorite Crystal sphere ball Orb Gem Stone US $25.77
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 317lb TOP NATURAL Labradorite Crystal sphere ball Orb Gem Stone US $28.99
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 3lb TOP NATURAL Labradorite Crystal sphere ball Orb Gem Stone US $28.77
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 147lb TOP NATURAL Labradorite Crystal sphere ball Orb Gem Stone US $13.77
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 233lb TOP NATURAL Labradorite Crystal sphere ball Orb Gem Stone US $21.77
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 36mm14 Polished Gold Red Pietersite gem Sphere ballChatoyantGem 142 US $25.99
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 Gorgeous Orbicular Granite Crystal Sphere Gem Ball US $49.99
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 128LB Rare Natural Green Epidote Red Jasper Crystal Gem Stone Sphere Healing US $168.99
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 2 Rare Natural Green Epidote Red Jasper Crystal Gem Stone Sphere Healing US $18.99
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 353lb NATURAL Labradorite Crystal sphere Orb Gem Stone US $25.77
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 30mm12 Polished Gold Red Pietersite gem Sphere ballChatoyantGem 192 US $19.99
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 Two 23mm09 Polished Gold Red Blue Pietersite gem Sphere ballsChatoyant399 US $29.99
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 29 Rare Red Green Gem Stone Crystal Spheres Healing US $17.99
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 12 good RARE lovely NATURAL sliver rutilated QUARTZ CRYSTAL sphere balls gem US $29.77
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 27 NATURAL RUTILATED QUARTZ CRYSTAL SPHERE BALL GEM US $35.77
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 NATURAL Labradorite Crystal Gem SPHERE BALL HEALING US $10.00
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 NATURAL Labradorite Crystal Sphere Orb Gem Stone 622lb US $47.77
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 NATURAL Labradorite Sphere BALL Orb Gem Stone 196lb US $20.77
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 NATURAL Labradorite Sphere BALL Orb Gem Stone 123lb US $17.77
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 GOOD NATURAL RUTILATED QUARTZ CRYSTAL SPHERE BALL GEM US $9.77
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 68 mm Rare Red Gem stone Jade Ball sphere US $98.99
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 65 mm Miraculous Red Gem stone Jade Ball Sphere US $69.99
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 35mm14 Polished Gold Red Pietersite gem Sphere ballChatoyantGem 157 US $25.99
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 Chatoyant Pietersite Crystal Healing Gem Ball Sphere US $38.99
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What Makes Pearls So Precious and Pricey?
The pearl has symbolized the rare, the beautiful and the mesmerizing for thousands of years. Unlike gemstones such as rubies and diamonds, pearls are created by living creatures, specifically the pearl oyster. However, not every mollusk produces these gifts and the ones that do vary in quality. Generally, since oysters can be privately farmed, the pearls that occur naturally, without human involvement, are the most sought-after and, in turn, the most expensive.
Some of the most common natural varieties on the market today are the South Sea, Tahitian, Akoya and Freshwater types. Within those rare naturally occurring gems there are factors that determine which are the cream of the crop. Because of its complexities, when perfection is achieved in a pearl, its value will reach astronomical figures. With such a tremendous range in grades, even the average person can find real peals to suit their pocketbook.
The first noticeable aspect of any pearl is its color. Depending on the mollusk, they can come in an array of colors, including pink and yellow, but generally the most popular are white and black. What most determines value and price is quality, shape and the pureness of the color. Any shades or overtones of secondary colors often lower the value.
Another quality taken into account is the luster or shine of a pearl. This is created through the reflection of light through the translucent layers within the gem. The more layers that have built up, the stronger the luster and subsequently, the pricier the pearl. Shape is obviously a huge factor when judging pearls.
Many of these treasures come in asymmetrical shapes and are thus imperfect. The closer to a perfect sphere that one can find, the more expensive it will be on the open market. Just as pearls must be easy on the eye, they must be soft to the touch. Any creases or ripples in the surface layer will lower the value quite a bit.
Ideally, they should be completely smooth throughout the sphere, which, of course is not usually the case and quite a rare find. Size is also an important factor in determining value in a pearl. The largest tend to be found in the South Sea, or in Tahiti, where they can reach sizes of 13mm. A pearl engagement ring will be most impressive when the focal point is a large pearl, possibly flanked by diamonds, or smaller pearls.
Although real pearls are formed by living things and not mined like most gems, they still have just as many uses. These spectacular spheres can be strung into necklaces, fashioned into pendants or even placed in a simple anniversary ring. In fact, the way this prize of the sea is conceived only adds to its mystique. It can be said that the life that created the pearl lives on through its uniqueness, elegance and charm.
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