A Tale of Two Spinels

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Many of you know that I have the fever, the Mahenge fever!! I won a second stone during an auction from GemBuriOnline. It was described as orange pink. The culet is off center, but I hope to use it as a pendant where that is not a distraction.

But I wanted to show you my two stones side by side. The one I''m using for my ring is 1.73 carats and the second stone is 1.60. But the really fascinating thing is the fluorescence of the smaller stone! I would describe it as purple orange. This stone glows with an internal light like a lightbulb!

The first picture is in indirect light. The second is outdoors in bright sunlight. Enjoy!

 

[chrono]

Uppy,
The first looks to be sleepy/silky whereas the larger one is crystal clear. The advantage of this silkiness is that the stone has a tendency to glow and never blacks out.

 

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It doesn''t have the amazing red flashes and sparkle of the cushion, but I love the silkiness and glow.

 

[T L]

Great find Uppy!

Don''t forget to repost this and more pictures when the new Pricescope version is live! Thanks!

 

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[Barrett]

like the title of the thread, uppy..that first one does seem very sleepy and glowy..me likee a lotee..scattering that light means less extinction

 

[chrono]

I like the silky glow and the blue flashes. I hope you’ll repost when PS version 2 is up and running.

 

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I sure will. I didn''t expect much from it because I got it for such a bargain. But it sure is purty!!!

 

[T L]

Date: 5/27/2010 2:43:26 PM
Author: Uppy
I sure will. I didn''t expect much from it because I got it for such a bargain. But it sure is purty!!!

I love that last photo. It seems to have a lavender sheen in there. I''ve seen other sleepy spinels with that. Just because it was a bargain, don''t discount it. It''s a really pretty gem.

 

[Barrett]

it has a very neon look to it..wow..was posting when the last pics were being put up..sweet stone..dang

 

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Date: 5/27/2010 2:49:04 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 5/27/2010 2:43:26 PM
Author: Uppy
I sure will. I didn't expect much from it because I got it for such a bargain. But it sure is purty!!!

I love that last photo. It seems to have a lavender sheen in there. I've seen other sleepy spinels with that. Just because it was a bargain, don't discount it. It's a really pretty gem.

Have you taken a look at Tan's stores lately? I'm sure glad I purchased my stone when I did because none of the stones he's got listed are even close as nice and the prices of the nice one are outrageous!!

Shhhhhh........ one last secret. I have two smaller ovals coming from AJS to use for earrings. They were listed in their $99 sale.

 

[brandy_z28]

LOVE

LOVE

LOVE

your new spinel!!

 

[brandy_z28]

Date: 5/27/2010 3:24:57 PM
Author: Uppy

Date: 5/27/2010 2:49:04 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 5/27/2010 2:43:26 PM
Author: Uppy
I sure will. I didn''t expect much from it because I got it for such a bargain. But it sure is purty!!!

I love that last photo. It seems to have a lavender sheen in there. I''ve seen other sleepy spinels with that. Just because it was a bargain, don''t discount it. It''s a really pretty gem.

Have you taken a look at Tan''s stores lately? I''m sure glad I purchased my stone when I did because none of the stones he''s got listed are even close as nice and the prices of the nice one are outrageous!!

Shhhhhh........ one last secret. I have two smaller ovals coming from AJS to use for earrings. They were listed in their $99 sale.

Tan''s nice stones have been going for quite a bit lately. There was a pretty pink/orange spinel that I had my heart set on but it went for +$400.

I couldn''t pay that for it since I have my JKT project going on. I was bummed the whole day.

 

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Date: 5/27/2010 3:33:31 PM
Author: brandy_z28

Date: 5/27/2010 3:24:57 PM
Author: Uppy

Date: 5/27/2010 2:49:04 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 5/27/2010 2:43:26 PM
Author: Uppy
I sure will. I didn''t expect much from it because I got it for such a bargain. But it sure is purty!!!

I love that last photo. It seems to have a lavender sheen in there. I''ve seen other sleepy spinels with that. Just because it was a bargain, don''t discount it. It''s a really pretty gem.

Have you taken a look at Tan''s stores lately? I''m sure glad I purchased my stone when I did because none of the stones he''s got listed are even close as nice and the prices of the nice one are outrageous!!

Shhhhhh........ one last secret. I have two smaller ovals coming from AJS to use for earrings. They were listed in their $99 sale.

Tan''s nice stones have been going for quite a bit lately. There was a pretty pink/orange spinel that I had my heart set on but it went for +$400.

I couldn''t pay that for it since I have my JKT project going on. I was bummed the whole day.

Brandy, I was bidding on that too!! I lost it in the end.

 

[brandy_z28]

Date: 5/27/2010 3:40:39 PM
Author: Uppy

Date: 5/27/2010 3:33:31 PM
Author: brandy_z28

Date: 5/27/2010 3:24:57 PM
Author: Uppy

Date: 5/27/2010 2:49:04 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 5/27/2010 2:43:26 PM
Author: Uppy
I sure will. I didn't expect much from it because I got it for such a bargain. But it sure is purty!!!

I love that last photo. It seems to have a lavender sheen in there. I've seen other sleepy spinels with that. Just because it was a bargain, don't discount it. It's a really pretty gem.

Have you taken a look at Tan's stores lately? I'm sure glad I purchased my stone when I did because none of the stones he's got listed are even close as nice and the prices of the nice one are outrageous!!

Shhhhhh........ one last secret. I have two smaller ovals coming from AJS to use for earrings. They were listed in their $99 sale.

Tan's nice stones have been going for quite a bit lately. There was a pretty pink/orange spinel that I had my heart set on but it went for +$400.

I couldn't pay that for it since I have my JKT project going on. I was bummed the whole day.

Brandy, I was bidding on that too!! I lost it in the end.

Dang! I had to bow out around $300. I wonder who got it and hope it was a PS'er. I want to see more pictures of it!

Two smaller ovals you say...more details?

 

[VapidLapid]

I''ve been chasing after these pink spinels of Tan''s to so far with no luck.
Uppy Im glad you prevailed. That is a lovely glowing stone.

 

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small stones from AJS for earrings

 

[packrat]

Oo those will make really pretty earrings!

And ohh

that last picture where it''s got the lavender glow to it wowza! What a cool stone!

 

[mastercutgems]

Uppy;

I love the glowing one; it looks like Tanzanian material as it has a slight blue tint to it in my monitor. But I think they are both lovely... Good buy

Most respectfully;

 

[brandy_z28]

Date: 5/27/2010 4:12:51 PM
Author: Uppy
small stones from AJS for earrings

I think those will make lovely earrings! Studs, drops, or something a little more elaborate?

 

[Indylady]

Very lovely!! I love sleepy gems, and that one has such a unique character to it. A little purple-y.

 

[T L]

Date: 5/27/2010 3:44:46 PM
Author: brandy_z28

Date: 5/27/2010 3:40:39 PM

Author: Uppy

Date: 5/27/2010 3:33:31 PM

Author: brandy_z28

Date: 5/27/2010 3:24:57 PM

Author: Uppy

Date: 5/27/2010 2:49:04 PM

Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 5/27/2010 2:43:26 PM

Author: Uppy

I sure will. I didn''t expect much from it because I got it for such a bargain. But it sure is purty!!!

I love that last photo. It seems to have a lavender sheen in there. I''ve seen other sleepy spinels with that. Just because it was a bargain, don''t discount it. It''s a really pretty gem.

Have you taken a look at Tan''s stores lately? I''m sure glad I purchased my stone when I did because none of the stones he''s got listed are even close as nice and the prices of the nice one are outrageous!!


Shhhhhh........ one last secret. I have two smaller ovals coming from AJS to use for earrings. They were listed in their $99 sale.

Tan''s nice stones have been going for quite a bit lately. There was a pretty pink/orange spinel that I had my heart set on but it went for +$400.

I couldn''t pay that for it since I have my JKT project going on. I was bummed the whole day.

Brandy, I was bidding on that too!! I lost it in the end.

Dang! I had to bow out around $300. I wonder who got it and hope it was a PS''er. I want to see more pictures of it!


Two smaller ovals you say...more details?

Does anyone have a link to this $400+ gem? I''d love to see it.

 

[Arcadian]

Date: 5/27/2010 10:26:11 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover


Does anyone have a link to this $400+ gem? I'd love to see it.

yeah hold on.

Hopefully this works linky This one went for 100 and some change less linky (I bid on this one)


-A

 

[brandy_z28]

Date: 5/27/2010 10:28:10 PM
Author: Arcadian

Date: 5/27/2010 10:26:11 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover


Does anyone have a link to this $400+ gem? I''d love to see it.

yeah hold on.

Hopefully this works linky This one went for 100 and some change less linky (I bid on this one)


-A

That is it!

and

There was an orange/pink pear spinel that sold right before the big one and I didn''t go after it, now I''m kicking my butt! I should have gone after the pear! pear spinel

 

[mochi]

I love the sleepy spinel.

 

[VapidLapid]

Date: 5/27/2010 10:28:10 PM
Author: Arcadian

Date: 5/27/2010 10:26:11 PM

Author: tourmaline_lover



Does anyone have a link to this $400+ gem? I''d love to see it.

yeah hold on.


Hopefully this works linky This one went for 100 and some change less linky (I bid on this one)



-A

I bid on both of them, but
I didn''t get either of them

 

[T L]

Date: 5/27/2010 4:37:50 PM
Author: mastercutgems
Uppy;


I love the glowing one; it looks like Tanzanian material as it has a slight blue tint to it in my monitor. But I think they are both lovely... Good buy


Most respectfully;

Yes, it''s Tanzanian. Tan gets almost all his spinels from Tanzania. Come to think of it, most of his gems come from there. It''s a country rich in gemmy material.

 

[VapidLapid]

Maybe that''s why they call him Tan!
So how do you think the ban on exporting uncut stones from Tanzania will affect him?

 

[Barrett]

his partner travels there to buy rough

 

[T L]

Date: 5/28/2010 9:44:57 AM
Author: VapidLapid
Maybe that's why they call him Tan!
So how do you think the ban on exporting uncut stones from Tanzania will affect him?

Ha ha ha, good one!!

Well, I think he'll just sell more lousy native cuts, which stinks because I love the cutting on some of his gems. Not all, but some have really well done cutting, compariable to precision faceting. Actually, I think some of his gems are precision faceted. You can always have them recut at extra cost, but it still stinks and I'm bummed about this ban since I know how lousy most Asian stones are cut.