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Posted: Apr 20, 2010 17:44 Post subject: Ballas diamonds |
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Hi all,
I was curious if anyone knew how large (mm or cm) Ballas diamonds (ie., spherical aggregates) get, which still retain some translucency and symmetry?
Thanks in advance!
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Posted: Apr 21, 2010 04:32 Post subject: Re: Ballas diamonds |
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Hi Jim
John Betts has one for sale this week that is 8.89 carats and 10mm in diameter. I suspect that they do occur larger than this.
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Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:09 Post subject: Re: Ballas diamonds |
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crocoite wrote: | Hi Jim
John Betts has one for sale this week that is 8.89 carats and 10mm in diameter. I suspect that they do occur larger than this.
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Steve |
Thanks for taking time to respond, Steve
Yes, I saw John's specimen. He has also had some in the 12-13 ct range, but I was curious as to the size limit of fine examples.
Much appreciated! _________________ Jim
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