2023 CGA Gem Conference
October 20-22 – Vancouver, BC

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Oval Natural Colour Enhanced Blue Topaz : LxWxD = 14.05mm x 10.05mm x 7.07mm. Weight 7.40ct, Retail value : $325.00 CAD

Staring Bid: $35.00 CAD and increments of $10.00 thereafter.

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.

White Gold Opal And Diamond Ring, Size 7, Stamped 10K
Oval Cabochon Opal: LxWxD = 6.64mm x 4.65mm x 2.51mm, weight – 1.00ct
Two Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: LxWxD = 1.55mm x 1.55mm x 0.93mm(est), weight 0.02ct, Colour F-G, Clarity I-1 to I-3
Appraised at $1355.00 CAD

Starting Bid: $135.00 CAD, increments of $10.00 CAD thereafter

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.

 

Pendant, Diamond and 925 Silver, Gold and Black Rodium Plated, weight 16.75gm
15 Rose Cut Diamonds, 3.73mm to 3.68mm x 2.41mm(est), weight 2.30ct, Colour G-H, Clarity I-1 to I-3
68 Rose Cut Diamonds, 1.50mm to 1.48mm x 0.92mm(est), weight .60ct, Colour G-H, Clarity I-1 to I-3
Appraised at $1710.00 CAD

Staring Bid: $170.00 CAD and increments of $10.00 thereafter.

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.

Stamped 925 Silver Natural Blue Sapphire and Cubic Zirconia Ring, weight – 7.50gm
Oval Cut Natural Blue Sapphire: LxWxD = 9.00mm x 6.95mm x 4.94mm(est), weight – 2.60ct, Clarity – Heavily Included
40 Round Cut Cubic Zirconiums: LxWxD = 1.95mm x 1.95mm x 1.26mm(est), weight 2.40ct
Appraised at $910.00 CAD

Starting Bid: $90.00 CAD, increments of $10.00 CAD thereafter

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.

 

Earrings, Yellow Gold Moissanite, Stamped 10K, Weight – 0.70gm
2 Round Cut Moissanites, 6.25mm to 6.17mm x 4.04mm(est), weight 2.20ct

Appraised at $1000.00 CAD

Staring Bid: $100.00 CAD and increments of $10.00 thereafter.

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.

Voucher for The Scottish Gemmological Association Conference 2024.
Includes conference registration, meals and hotel for all days of the conference.
Valued at $1300.00 CAD

Starting Bid: $300.00 CAD, increments of $10.00 CAD thereafter

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.

18 inch , strand of unknotted, 31 south sea cultured graduated baroque pearls, 10.00mm to 12.00mm approximately, white colour with greenish to rose overtones, medium nacre thickness, medium to high lustre, minimal surface blemishes, sterling silver marquise clasp.

Appraised at $4500.00 CAD

Staring Bid: $450.00 CAD and increments of $10.00 thereafter.

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.

Pair of Indigenous HAIDA art prints, unmounted. Artist – C. Mills

Valued at $600.00 CAD

Starting Bid: $60.00 CAD, increments of $10.00 CAD thereafter

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.

One (1) 14K gold “gypsy” style ring.  The ring is set with a round brilliant cut diamond which is secured by 6 hand carved claw prongs arranged in a buttercup pattern at the centre.  The semi round shank of the ring measures 10.86 mm at the top tapering to 3.30 mm at the base.  This jewelry article is cast manufactured, has a high polish, shows light signs of wear and is stamped 14K.  It is hallmarked with a crown like symbol.

The diamond quality characteristics are described as:

One (1) round brilliant cut diamond, measuring 3.70 mm x 3.70 mm (as setting permitted), estimated weight 0.18ct., G colour, VS1 clarity, very good cut and no fluorescence.
Total Weight of the ring – 7.04 grams.

Appraised at $2,205.00 CAD

Staring Bid: $220.50 CAD and increments of $10.00 thereafter.

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.

                                                         

One lady’s 14K white gold Birks diamond engagement ring. The ring is designed in a step-up, “Peek-a-Boo”, style with a central diamond secured by a 4-prong setting. Adjacent to the centre stone are six (6) diamonds arranged in clusters of three on each side in a prong setting. The ring ‘s mount measures 2.1O mm at the shoulders, tapering to 1.60 mm at the base. It is cast manufactured, exhibits a high polish, and is hand-finished. The jewellery article is in excellent condition, stamped with “14K”, and hallmarked “Birds GF”. The diamond quality characteristics are described as: C One (1) round brilliant cut diamond, measuring 5.00 mm x 5.00 mm (as setting permitted), with very good polish and symmetry, estimated weight 0.47 ct, F-G colour, VVS2 clarity, excellent cut and faint fluorescence.
Six (6) round brilliant full cut diamonds, measuring 2.00 mm x 2.00 mm each, total estimated weight 0.18ct., G-H colour, VS1-VS2 clarity and very good cut C. Total Weight of the ring – 2.57 grams.

Appraised at $5,650.00 CAD

Staring Bid: $565.00 CAD and increments of $10.00 thereafter.

This item will be auctioned live at the 2023 CGA graduation gala. If you wish to place a proxy bid, please contact the CGA office by email at info@canadiangemmological.com with your name and maximum bid you wish to place.