Maybe Opalescent, Maybe Pad - Let's Find Out!

[pokerface]

Here she is, advertised as an untreated 2.31ct sapphire from Vietnam. Highly included, but as we know over here in colored gems, color is king, and I think this color is beautiful! Pad or not, I couldn't really go wrong for the price, but I'm gonna bring it over to AGL and see what the experts say. Seller is spinelthuydung on IG, she also has a sister selling under the handle spinelthuydien1987. If you are still on the lookout for an opalescent gem, they seem to have a nice selection at very reasonable prices. Here's the link to the video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRsfjbPBudw/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

[lovedogs]

Omgggggg (runs to instagram to see what else they have despite my buying ban)

 

[pokerface]

Step 1: I called AGL, and apparently it's a new thing that in order to get a "pad" designation, they need to perform a color stability test (an extra $50) even if the gem is untreated. So first they will verbally assess if the stone might fit into the pad family, and I'll take it from there.

 

[ringo865]

Such a beautifully opalescent stone. The color is awesome too! Do you have plans for setting her?

 

[rosethorn]

What a beauty! Love the color, whether it’s officially a pad or not.

 

[pokerface]

I got a quick answer: it's a no! AGL said the stone also has lilac tones, so it's automatically excluded from a pad designation. I opted to not get the brief. Oh well! I am still very pleased with it.

 

[LemonMoonLex]

Whatever it is, it sure is gorgeous!
In love with opalescent gems & am still on the lookout for my dream lilac-blue-violet opalescent sapphire!

Although you totally influenced me & I bought this ruby cabochon. It looks lovely and the seller describes it as no heat or treatment. Curious to see if that's true, I'm thinking of getting a lab report except the gemstone didn't cost much more than one.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSE1NDABv3n/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

[pokerface]

Whatever it is, it sure is gorgeous!
In love with opalescent gems & am still on the lookout for my dream lilac-blue-violet opalescent sapphire!

Although you totally influenced me & I bought this ruby cabochon. It looks lovely and the seller describes it as no heat or treatment. Curious to see if that's true, I'm thinking of getting a lab report except the gemstone didn't cost much more than one.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSE1NDABv3n/?utm_medium=copy_link

Nice!! I love being a bad influence.

 

[pokerface]

A few more pics...

Sunlight



Showing lilac


Looks worse in a bezel? Weird...


I still have my wonky sapphire out to DK, but this will be next on tap! I'm feeling pretty inspired by the asymmetrical floral halo on @fussykiki 's pink sapphire: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/blue-sapphire-and-pink-sapphire-rings.267963/

 

[lovedogs]

No matter for designation it's still lovely!!

 

[goldnsilver]

Such a pretty pink!

 

[Cerulean]

A few more pics...

Sunlight



Showing lilac


Looks worse in a bezel? Weird...


I still have my wonky sapphire out to DK, but this will be next on tap! I'm feeling pretty inspired by the asymmetrical floral halo on @fussykiki 's pink sapphire: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/blue-sapphire-and-pink-sapphire-rings.267963/

I was eyeing that exact stone - I’m so pleased it went to a PSer! I’m in love with it

 

[LemonMoonLex]

A few more pics...

Sunlight



Showing lilac


Looks worse in a bezel? Weird...


I still have my wonky sapphire out to DK, but this will be next on tap! I'm feeling pretty inspired by the asymmetrical floral halo on @fussykiki 's pink sapphire: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/blue-sapphire-and-pink-sapphire-rings.267963/

Love the combination of peachy-pink orange & lilac! So sunset-y!

Also quick question, did the seller ask that you pay using pp friends & family? & Also did you pay extra for shipping or was it included in the cost.

 

[pokerface]

Love the combination of peachy-pink orange & lilac! So sunset-y!

Also quick question, did the seller ask that you pay using pp friends & family? & Also did you pay extra for shipping or was it included in the cost.

She did ask about pp friends & family but I refused. Not for a first transaction. I asked for the free local shipping but then she said that she had to send it Fedex because of Covid. I'm happy with the stone so I agreed to split the cost of Fedex, even though I hadn't agreed to pay for the service. It was still a good deal and it did arrive very quickly.

 

[LemonMoonLex]

She did ask about pp friends & family but I refused. Not for a first transaction. I asked for the free local shipping but then she said that she had to send it Fedex because of Covid. I'm happy with the stone so I agreed to split the cost of Fedex, even though I hadn't agreed to pay for the service. It was still a good deal and it did arrive very quickly.

So did she add on the tax PayPal charged her to the overall cost or no?
Just curious because I can be too nice sometimes, but I also don't want to be walked over if it's not customary & pay extra than what others would have, if that makes sense!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Yay for opalescents for just being what they are.
In a way(at least for me) this is way cooler than padparadscha.
I really do just love 'em.

 

[pokerface]

So did she add on the tax PayPal charged her to the overall cost or no?
Just curious because I can be too nice sometimes, but I also don't want to be walked over if it's not customary & pay extra than what others would have, if that makes sense!

No, not to the overall price. I sent friends & family and paid the tax (I think $1) when I sent the extra money for the shipping (which was optional).

 

[pokerface]

Yay for opalescents for just being what they are.
In a way(at least for me) this is way cooler than padparadscha.
I really do just love 'em.

I agree! I looove these colors and I really don't think I'd prefer pad to this, if this is not pad - which it's apparently not!

 

[maru8888777]

it's beautiful! Did you find her prices reasonable? I've been eyeing some of her spinels but I'm always shy to ask.

 

[Rfisher]

Pretty stone- I see it’s appeal!

I got a quick answer: it's a no! AGL said the stone also has lilac tones, so it's automatically excluded from a pad designation. I opted to not get the brief. Oh well! I am still very pleased with it.

Nosy question - do you live very near AGL and did a walk-in, or did they really do the lilac evaluation by a picture?

 

[pokerface]

@maru8888777 Her prices vary dramatically based on quality. This sapphire was $200. I also asked about this ruby (https://www.instagram.com/p/CQbJtOcha8-/?utm_medium=copy_link) and was quoted $7500.

 

[pokerface]

@Rfisher Yup, I live in NYC and brought it over to AGL. They remembered me from my first opalescent sapphire!

 

[maru8888777]

@maru8888777 Her prices vary dramatically based on quality. This sapphire was $200. I also asked about this ruby (https://www.instagram.com/p/CQbJtOcha8-/?utm_medium=copy_link) and was quoted $7500.

she does have a mix of things, it seems! I saw a few interesting stones she called rubies (I thought they looked more like sapphires?) but this one you just posted is beautiful. You got a real bargain for your sapphire, it's mesmerizing!

 

[fussykiki]

A few more pics...

Sunlight



Showing lilac


Looks worse in a bezel? Weird...


I still have my wonky sapphire out to DK, but this will be next on tap! I'm feeling pretty inspired by the asymmetrical floral halo on @fussykiki 's pink sapphire: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/blue-sapphire-and-pink-sapphire-rings.267963/

I am sure your stone will go very well with that setting. Can't wait to see!

 

[pokerface]

I am sure your stone will go very well with that setting. Can't wait to see!

Thanks! I was gonna check with you on borrowing elements of the design if I do go down that path. Appreciate it! Your sketch was really quite brilliant.