It has a small window. Probably one that could "close up" in a setting. It''s kind of dark and extinct though, and it has a lot of grey.Date: 8/8/2009 1:42:17 PM
Author:szh07
There is is! What do yOU think? Window?
It is very dark in tone, and very lacking in blue color, hence grey.Date: 8/8/2009 2:22:48 PM
Author: Michael_E
It could be a large white inclusion right in the middle of the stone instead of a window. It could also be a bit of glue stuck on the back of the stone. I've seen images where the stone was held in place by something stuck to the pavilion, creating an instant light spot. That picture really makes it hard to tell anything about the stone. Gray...where? I'm not seeing that, it's just too dark to see anything really. If that is a window it kind of implies that the stone has pretty good color and was cut poorly, (since the color through a window onto a white background is very close to the body color of the stone).
If you want a grey stone, better to go with one with a lighter tone and well cut so at least it has some sparkle factor. That one is much nicer than the first one you posted.Date: 8/8/2009 4:51:42 PM
Author: szh07
This is another stone I'm considering. Its cut by an American cutter, and I really like it too. Its the gray color I was talking about earlier, fits really comfortably into my budget, and a nice calibrated size that I could find a setting for without worrying about having to customize it.
Date: 8/8/2009 5:26:38 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Yes, I like it, reminds me of a blue/grey diamond.
Date: 8/8/2009 5:24:44 PM
Author: LovingDiamonds
Totally agree with TL. The grey stone is better cut and will perform much better. I suspect that the sapphire you posted before will look almost black in most lights and won''t have any play of colour. The grey one you can see the facets already!