Lavender and Mint

[T L]

Freke,
Such nice stones!! It''s cool how similar the sapphire is next to the spinels. Do you think the sapphire is as lively and firey as the spinels, or vice versa, or are they about the same?

 

[Rachel9]

Wow that tourmaline is TDF!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 5:09:42 AM
Author: mariedtiger
Lovely lavenders! Do you think you could post even more pictures of the sapphire

? I''d love to see. What do you think of it?

Sure! I won''t be able to take more pictures until finals are over. I promised myself that I''d respond to you guys and then get on it. But not to worry, it should only be a couple of days! I love the sapphire, It is gorgeous, it turns a steely blue/periwinkle in natural light. And the cutting is amazing. Of course!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 5:53:23 AM
Author: arjunajane
ah freke what lovely lavenders, you have been busy!
Do please post some more individual shots of each - they are all very pretty, I love it how each has a slightly different hue of lavender.

Do you have a fave?

I know! I went a little bit overboard. They are all so different, I don''t know that I could choose a favorite! I''ll have to think about it. For a GOOD LONG TIME.

 

[mariedtiger]

I''m really happy for you Freke

Good luck with your finals!!!!!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 6:14:11 AM
Author: arjunajane
Freke you mentioned in the other thread you may send one back?
Which one and how come..?

The one I was talking about is not in these photos, actually. The other one is too big for what I was planning for it, and a bit too dark. So it''s going to go back where it came from, and go find itself a new home.

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 6:15:45 AM
Author: LovingDiamonds
Freke the Sapphire from Gene is gorgeous! I''ve had that on my radar for a while and wondered what it would be like in real life. Now I know and it''s even better! Many congratulations on your lovely purchases.

Thanks LD! I''m really really happy with it. I have admired it for over a year now, and I''m so happy it''s mine now! I think it needs to be another ering.

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 7:29:27 AM
Author: stepcutnut

Date: 12/13/2009 1:17:33 AM
Author: FrekeChild
And then LIB''s spinel.

Spinel (J) 1.55 ct. 5.8 x 7.6 mm [Gec: N] Supernova Oval Cut. This Tanzanian piece has medium light, moderately greyish blue violet color and is flawless at 10X. BB.

Freke-all you new stones gorgeous!

May I ask who LIB is?

Thanks. The LIB spinel is actually not new, but I had to photograph it with the others, plus it hasn''t had a decent photoshoot to date. LIB is actually LoveInBloom, a member here who is known for her love of all things VanCraeynest(sp?). She had bought this spinel over a year and a half ago, and I fell in love with it then. It has been well documented here on PS, just not by me!

 

[Indylady]

Freke, your new gems are beautiful!! I was wondering who picked up that sapphire from Gene, and I''m glad it was you! So many lavenders gems...are you going to put them in the same piece? Make a matching set? I''ve always wondered how gems of the same color but different species stack up against each other...would it be hard to tell that the are not from the same species if you put them next to each other?

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 7:41:51 AM
Author: ma re
I''d be interested to see the lavender cushion set in RG. I''d probably go for WG for the octagon and consider something two tone for that large oval. But that''s just my opinion.

P. S. Nerd?! Me?! Naaaaah. OK maybe a little...

Lol. Nerd indeed.

I was considering tapered bullets for the octagon, and I haven''t even gotten close to thinking about metals yet!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 8:55:34 AM
Author: oddoneout
Lovely.

Thank you!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 9:11:56 AM
Author: AustenNut
Wow, beautiful stones, Freke! Are you going to create a different piece for each lavender stone or combine them into a larger one?

I think different ones. I''m leaning towards a solitaire for the Peter stone, or perhaps a halo and probably sidestones for the others. I don''t think I could put them in something besides rings. I want to be able to look at them!

 

[loriken214]

I''m always SO excited to see your photos....BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Lori

 

[Arcadian]

Beautiful stones Freke!

I have quite the soft spot for that Sapphire, its got a very romantic look to it.

-A

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 10:07:01 AM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Freke,

Such nice stones!! It''s cool how similar the sapphire is next to the spinels. Do you think the sapphire is as lively and firey as the spinels, or vice versa, or are they about the same?

From what I can tell, they are about the same. I haven''t been able to take them out into the sunlight yet (they arrived last night and it''s cloudy today) so I don''t know from that perspective, but they look like they could all be the same species under the halogens. I don''t know if it''s the cutting or what, but I''m not arguing with it!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 11:56:35 AM
Author: Rachel9
Wow that tourmaline is TDF!

Thanks Rachel! It looks a lot more yellow in the pictures than it is in real life. I''m guessing that it has something to do with the lighting. It definitely has more of a blue tint under other lighting conditions.

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 2:38:18 PM
Author: szh07
Freke, your new gems are beautiful!! I was wondering who picked up that sapphire from Gene, and I''m glad it was you! So many lavenders gems...are you going to put them in the same piece? Make a matching set? I''ve always wondered how gems of the same color but different species stack up against each other...would it be hard to tell that the are not from the same species if you put them next to each other?

Thanks szh! Yeah, I was being rather secretive about grabbing it. Definitely different pieces. I have too many ideas still...

I think it would be hard to tell the difference without a loupe and other tools. Part of the problem is that they look so different. It seems as though the oval spinel and the sapphire are almost identical in color, but they are so different from each other. I haven''t had the chance to really examine them yet, so I''ll have to get back to you guys when I get the chance.

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 2:41:38 PM
Author: loriken214
I''m always SO excited to see your photos....BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Lori

Thanks Lori! I love them so...

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 2:47:42 PM
Author: Arcadian
Beautiful stones Freke!

I have quite the soft spot for that Sapphire, its got a very romantic look to it.

-A

How would you set it Arcadian? It is very feminine, with a slight icy edge to it. It leaves me wondering what the heck I can do with it?!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Those are just lovely! I am especially drawn to the PT stone! what a beautiful cut!

 

[chrono]

Ye, I''d rather get lavender and mint gemstones instead of smelly bath stuff.

Nice stone, Freke. I was sure all the 3 lavender stones were spinels so the sapphire was a surprise.

 

[SB621]

Hey Freke! The title of this thread just made me SWOON!!!! When I went to open up the thread I nudged my way closer to the monitor to see all the green and lavendar beautifulness- making up my own words now! and I was NOT disappointed. I love the stones- especailly the lavendar from Peter! What are you going to do witht the trio?

 

[Catmom]

Very pretty Freke!

 

[Stone Hunter]

Amazing number of purchases you have there!! I really like the colors on all of them.

I did thing that Sapphire would have a bit of a multicolor look though, and it doesn''t. Is it what you expected?

 

[FrekeChild]

Thanks everyone! I love them all!

(And there is still more to come in the next week or so...)

I''ll be back later when this final paper is finito.

 

[stepcutnut]

Date: 12/13/2009 2:36:44 PM
Author: FrekeChild

Date: 12/13/2009 7:29:27 AM

Author: stepcutnut

Date: 12/13/2009 1:17:33 AM

Author: FrekeChild

And then LIB''s spinel.


Spinel (J) 1.55 ct. 5.8 x 7.6 mm [Gec: N] Supernova Oval Cut. This Tanzanian piece has medium light, moderately greyish blue violet color and is flawless at 10X. BB.

Freke-all you new stones gorgeous!


May I ask who LIB is?

Thanks. The LIB spinel is actually not new, but I had to photograph it with the others, plus it hasn''t had a decent photoshoot to date. LIB is actually LoveInBloom, a member here who is known for her love of all things VanCraeynest(sp?). She had bought this spinel over a year and a half ago, and I fell in love with it then. It has been well documented here on PS, just not by me!

Thanks for the info, I am very familiar with LoveInBlooms fabulous VC collection and do remember her violet spinel-but I always remember it looking much more purple, so didn''t recongnize this spinel as hers!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 4:44:56 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
Those are just lovely! I am especially drawn to the PT stone! what a beautiful cut!

Thanks CCN! It''s really gorgeous! He said it''s a "Bobcat Oval", but it looks like a slightly elongated cushion to me!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 6:12:53 PM
Author: Chrono
Ye, I''d rather get lavender and mint gemstones instead of smelly bath stuff.

Nice stone, Freke. I was sure all the 3 lavender stones were spinels so the sapphire was a surprise.

Lol me too! Stinky bath stuff....

I am to surprise!!!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 6:51:25 PM
Author: Sarahbear621
Hey Freke! The title of this thread just made me SWOON!!!! When I went to open up the thread I nudged my way closer to the monitor to see all the green and lavendar beautifulness- making up my own words now! and I was NOT disappointed. I love the stones- especailly the lavendar from Peter! What are you going to do witht the trio?

I''m leaning towards a halo for the PT spinel, tapered bullets for the sapphire and I still have no idea about the BB oval.

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 12/13/2009 7:00:13 PM
Author: Catmom
Very pretty Freke!

Thanks Michelle!