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Add some unusual cuts to your jewelry with this pa Add some unusual cuts to your jewelry with this pair of Umbalite Garnets from the Umba Valley 💕 
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These round rose-cut gems are 7.0 mm and weigh a total of 3.17 carats ▪︎
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They have a rich pinkish-purple hue that is eye-catching and elegant 💜 
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Umbalite is a member of the Garnet family that is a mix of Pyrope, Almandine, Spessartine and sometimes Grossular ▪︎
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It’s related to Rhodolite and Malaya Garnets, but has its own unique charm 💎 
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Find over 700 Umbalite Garnets in various shapes, shades and sizes at colorfirst.com, as well as thousands of other gems 💸
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Have a great weekend! ▪︎
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Are you ready for a Teal Thursday? 💎 ▪︎ Th Are you ready for a Teal Thursday? 💎 
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This stunning gem is one of the many hues of September’s birthstone, Sapphire ▪︎
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It’s a natural, unheated oval-shaped beauty from East Africa, weighing 1.95 carats and measuring 8.3x6.4mm ▪︎
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If you’re a September baby, you’re lucky to have such a versatile and vibrant birthstone ▪︎
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You can find sapphires in every color of the rainbow at colorfirst.com 24/7/365 ▪︎
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Have a marvelous Thursday! 😊
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It was a pleasure seeing so many familiar faces as It was a pleasure seeing so many familiar faces as well as some new ones these past few days 😊
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We have lots of new gems being cut right now, and we’ll be adding them to our website over the next few months ▪︎
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Until then, find over 11,000 gems at colorfirst.com - single stones, matched pairs, layouts and suites ▪︎
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Safe travels and we look forward to helping you throughout the season… ▪︎
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Have a great week ahead! ▪︎
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Don’t miss out on gems like these in Denver…! Don’t miss out on gems like these in Denver…! Last day of the show today...▪︎
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Beryls, Sapphires, Garnets and Tourmalines, in all their colors… ▪︎
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Aquamarine, Morganite, Blue and Fancy Sapphires, Pink, Rubellite, Green, Chrome and Bi-Color Tourmaline, Purple, Color Change, Spessartite, Tsavorite, Mint Grossular, Umbalite, UV Fluorescent ‘Dragon’ garnets and many more ▪︎
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Available in Single Stones, Matched Pairs, Layouts, Suites… ▪︎
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Booth HS.114, AGTA GemFair™ Denver, at the Colorado Convention Center ▪︎
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Sept 15-18 (Fri – Mon) ▪︎
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We look forward to seeing you…! ▪︎
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See the whole color range of amazing Garnets, Zirc See the whole color range of amazing Garnets, Zircons, Spinels and Aquamarine at HS.114 at AGTA in Denver...! ▪︎
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Blue, Rose, Imperial, White, Champagne, Yellow, Orange, Red, Mocha, Green and more in Zircons... ▪︎
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Greys, Pinks, Reds, Purples, Blues, Color Changers and more in Spinels… ▪︎
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Available in Single Stones, Matched Pairs, Layouts, Suites… ▪︎
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Also see Garnets, Tourmalines and Sapphires in all colors, as well as Aquamarines, Morganites and so many more gems… ▪︎
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AGTA GemFair™ Denver, from Sept 15-18 at the Colorado Convention Center ▪︎
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We look forward to seeing you…! ▪︎
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We’re all set up and ready to go in Denver…! ▪︎
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Booth HS.114, AGTA GemFair™ Denver, at the Colorado Convention Center ▪︎
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Sept 15-18 (Fri – Mon) ▪︎
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Single Stones, Matched Pairs, Layouts, Suites and more…in Spinels, Garnets, Zircons, Tourmalines and Sapphires in all colors, as well as Aquamarines, Morganites and so many more gems… ▪︎
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Can’t wait to see you…! ▪︎
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This guy’s looking for Color First!!! He knows t This guy’s looking for Color First!!! He knows that’s where all the honey’s at… 😊
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See us here tomorrow…at booth HS.114, AGTA GemFair™ Denver ▪︎
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Sept 15-18, Colorado Convention Center ▪︎
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Single Stones, Matched Pairs, Layouts, Suites and more…in Spinels, Garnets, Zircons, Tourmalines and Sapphires in all colors, as well as Aquamarines, Morganites and so many more gems… ▪︎
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We look forward to seeing you…! ▪︎
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This is where we’ll be from Friday to Monday! ▪︎
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See us in aisle 100 of the GemFair™ Denver, booth HS.114 at the Mile High Ballroom, Colorado Convention Center, (downtown Denver) ▪︎
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Mile High but one floor below ground level… ▪︎
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Find lots of inventory in all COLORS! ▪︎
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Single Stones, Matched Pairs, Layouts, Suites and more…in Spinels, Garnets, Zircons, Tourmalines and Sapphires in all colors, as well as Aquamarines, Morganites and so many more gems… ▪︎
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Until then, and all year long, find over 11,000 gems at colorfirst.com ▪︎
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Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you…! ▪︎
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Spice up your weekend with this Natural, unheated Spice up your weekend with this Natural, unheated September birthstone that sizzles with color 🔥 
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This oval-shaped gem is 6.8x5.7mm and weighs 1.29 carats ▪︎
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It comes from the Umba Valley, a famous source of sapphires in Tanzania 🌍 
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Visit us at AGTA GemFair™ Denver, booth HS.114 at the Colorado Convention Center, Sept 15-18 to see  gems like these ▪︎
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You can also find this gem and many other Sapphires at colorfirst.com…learn, search and design at your convenience 💍 
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Have a great weekend! 😊
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Is this wild or what….??! 😊 ▪︎ Fluorescen Is this wild or what….??! 😊
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Fluorescent Color Change Garnet…a rare, phenomenal gem that not only changes color from daylight to fluorescent to incandescent light, but also has a magical neon glow when exposed to long wave UV light! ▪︎
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East Africa never ceases to surprise…!! 🌍
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Baguette, 7.2x3.5mm, 0.90cts ▪︎
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Completelty Natural and untreated, and referred to as ‘Dragon’ Garnet in the trade ▪︎
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It’s like getting multiple gems for the price of one! ▪︎
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Top left - daylight; top right – fluorescent light; bottom left – incandescent light; bottom right – UV light ▪︎
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Garnet is the birthstone for January, celebrates the 2nd Anniversary and comes in almost all colors of the spectrum including this rare fluorescent material ▪︎
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Lots of choice for January birthdays! ▪︎
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And yes, this gem is coming to Denver – see it at AGTA GemFair™, booth HS.114 at the Colorado Convention Center, Sept 15-18 ▪︎
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We have several available, in different shapes and sizes; find them and learn more about them at colorfirst.com ▪︎
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Have a glowing Thursday! 💫
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Start your week with a splash of blue! 💦 ▪︎ Start your week with a splash of blue! 💦
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This matched pair of September birthstones are round, 6.0mm in size, and 2.08cts total weight ▪︎
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Heated, to bring out their best color ✨
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From the island of Sri Lanka ▪︎
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Visit us at AGTA GemFair™ Denver, booth HS.114 at the Colorado Convention Center, Sept 15-18 to see  gems like these ▪︎
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We have many more Blue Sapphires for you to choose from all year round at colorfirst.com. Whether you need a matched pair or a single stone, we have something for everyone 💎
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Happy Blue Monday! ▪︎
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Happy Birthday to Everyone born in September! 🎂 Happy Birthday to Everyone born in September! 🎂 
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If you love September’s birthstone but want something more unique, you’ll love this natural, unheated Color Change Sapphire from East Africa 💎 
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This trillion gem measures 7.0 mm and weighs 1.79 carats 🌿 
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The best part is that it changes color depending on the light source. In fluorescent light, it shows a bluish hue (top), while in incandescent or candle light, it turns to a shade of purple (bottom)…in daylight it’s a combination of both…scroll across for more images ▪︎
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It’s like having two or more gems in one! 😍 
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Small inclusions that are eye-visible don’t significantly affect the value of this phenomenal gemstone ▪︎
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What matters is the strength and beauty of the color change effect. 🌈 
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Visit us at AGTA GemFair™ Denver, booth HS.114 at the Colorado Convention Center, Sept 15-18 to see  gems like these ▪︎
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Visit colorfirst.com to find this Color Change Sapphire and over 100 others 24/7/365 💸
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Have a great weekend! ▪︎
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This August birthstone is getting ready for Denver This August birthstone is getting ready for Denver…! ▪︎
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Grey Spinel, drop trillion, 10.4x6.0mm, 1.31cts
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Natural, untreated, and full of the understated elegance of titanium… ▪︎
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Visit us at AGTA GemFair™ Denver, booth HS.114 at the Colorado Convention Center, Sept 15-18 to see  gems like these ▪︎
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In the meantime, and all year round, find 700 Spinels in all colors, shapes and sizes at colorfirst.com ▪︎
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Happy Thursday! ▪︎
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Only a couple of weeks to go before we’re in the Only a couple of weeks to go before we’re in the Mile High City…!! 😊
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See us at AGTA GemFair™ Denver, booth HS.114 at the Colorado Convention Center, Sept 15-18 to see lots of new inventory in all COLORS! ▪︎
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Single Stones, Matched Pairs, Layouts, Suites and more…in Spinels, Garnets, Zircons, Tourmalines and Sapphires in all colors, as well as Aquamarines, Morganites and so many more gems… ▪︎
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Register for the show via our website or directly at: 
https://agta.org/agta-gemfair-denver/ ▪︎
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Until then, find over 11,000 gems at colorfirst.com, with more items being added each week ▪︎
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Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you…! ▪︎
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Are you ready to rock your weekend with some purpl Are you ready to rock your weekend with some purple power? 💜 
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Check out this stunning Purple Spinel, a natural and untreated gemstone that sparkles with a radiant cut ▪︎
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This beauty measures 9.4x7.7mm and weighs 3.75cts, making it a perfect choice for your August birthday celebration 🎂 
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Spinel is one of the newest and most versatile birthstones for August, along with the classic peridot ▪︎
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It comes in a variety of colors, from red to pink to purple to blue, so you can find your favorite hue. 🌈 
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At colorfirst.com, we have over 700 Spinels in all shapes and sizes for you to explore ▪︎
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If you want to see our Spinels in person, come and visit us at AGTA GemFair Denver, HardRock Summit, booth HS.114 (Sep 15-18, 2023) ▪︎
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Have a purplicious weekend! ▪︎
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