I have been a gemologist, lapidary, jewelry designer and manufacturer for over 5 decades. Today, I am proud to announce that I will be selling some of my "Cream of the Crop" gemstones, gleaned from a lifetime of collecting. These are the exceptional gems that "I was going to make a mounting for - someday." My 76th Birthday has passed, and, while I am still in very good health and condition for such an old fart, I can see that I'm simply not going to be able to give all of these fine, rare gems the attention they deserve, so I am offering these exceptional examples for sale. Sunstone is the state gem of Oregon. This copper-bearing feldspar mineral this found in the southeastern corner of Oregon and nowhere else in the world, and this 7.88-carat gem is both large and deeply colored. Sunstone is a powerful crystal for all matters of the heart. After purchase, and by special arrangement, this outstanding gem can be mounted in the metal of your choice – even platinum – by award-winning designer and jeweler Mani Pureheart! All of my faceted gems are guaranteed to be genuine, natural gemstones. I offer a 1-week-from-delivery refund if they are found not to be genuine.