Military Officer - August 2008 - (Page 27)

In all my years as a GIA certified jeweler, I have never seen a magnificently large ruby at such an outstanding price. The Oval Ruby Collection is without a doubt one of the best jewelry offerings I’ve seen in years. — JAMES T. FENT, Stauer GIA Certified Gemologist Huge Ruby Found on Bali—Is It Yours? Paradise is reflected in this magnificent 221/2 carat ruby…but the price is the most heavenly. O n the tropical island of Bali, the air is filled with ancient mystery and perpetual festivity. Who would have thought that our deep sea diving trip to this romantic paradise would lead us to a treasure of giant deep red rubies. This beautiful isle is so vivid and untouched it has become the spiritual inspiration for many an artist. Bali has gardens tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, long white sandy beaches, and friendly artisans who have a long history of masterful jewelry designs. We stumbled upon a cache of giant natural rubies at a local artisan’s workshop. He brought these exotic Burmese Rubies to Bali and now we have brought them home to you. Our necklace showcases a genuine 22½ carat facet cut ruby set in a frame of .925 sterling silver in the Balinese style. That’s right—22½ carats! The ruby, raised above the handcrafted Balinese silver detailing is surrounded by a bezel of sterling silver and then wrapped with a twisted rope. The Oval Ruby Pendant measures approximately 1¼" by 1½." This exotic pendant suspends from an 21" silver snake chain and secures with an spring ring clasp. Drape this pendant around your neck for a bold luxurious look. Compare the size And, since rubies are of a 1 carat ruby to our 22.5 carat rarer than diamonds, Oval Ruby. we hope your rings don’t get jealous. Most likely, this will be the largest precious gemstone that you will ever own. The real surprise is that you probably expect this stone to sell for 1,000.00s of dollars. But our Stauer adventurers will go to the ends of the earth to find smart luxuries for you at truly surprising prices. And of course, if you are not thrilled with this find, send it back for a full refund of the purchase price within 30 days. As you can understand, this is an extremely limited offer. With rare rubies of this outstanding size and shape, we only currently have less than 490 rubies and may not ever be able to replace them again. JEWELRY SPECS: - 22.5 ctw oval facet cut ruby - Pendant is 11/2" x 11/4" / weight is 1/2 oz. - 18" sterling silver chain with 2" extender (optional) - Stone color enhanced. Individual color may vary. Sterling Silver Oval Ruby Collection Pendant Necklace (22½ ctw) MSRP $1,500 Your price $125 +s&h Bracelet (55 ctw) MSRP $3,000 Your price $295 +s&h Earrings (15 ctw) MSRP $2,000 Your price $195 +s&h Call now to take advantage of this limited offer. 1-800-386-5195 Promotional Code ORN137-02 Please mention this code when you call. 14101 Southcross Drive W., Dept. ORN137-02 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 www.stauer.com Smart Luxuries—Surprising Prices http://www.stauer.com http://www.stauer.com

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Military Officer - August 2008

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