I have a few new stones to share. One, a chrysoberyl, dates from last year, but you know how I am with photo-taking. Incidentally, if you see some murkiness in a gem, it's because of the wax I used to prop it up. Also, please ignore my fingerprints.
Date: 6/26/2010 11:17:45 PM
Author: Uppy
Oh, those colors are FAB! I'm especially drawn to that chrysoberyl. Lovely color!!!
I posted before seeing that glowing blue!!!!!!
All of your stones are amazing but this spinel really took my breath away!Date: 6/26/2010 11:17:36 PM
Author: Harriet
Blue spinel; probably from Luc Yen, Vietnam; 2.63ct. I don''t usually dip below 3ct, but the colour was too stunning to pass up.
That color! wow! Now I see where the ocean gets its inspirationDate: 6/26/2010 11:17:36 PM
Author: Harriet
Blue spinel; probably from Luc Yen, Vietnam; 2.63ct. I don''t usually dip below 3ct, but the colour was too stunning to pass up.
Date: 6/27/2010 7:38:19 AM
Author: mariedtiger
That blue spinel is simply amazing. Please tell us more about it
Date: 6/27/2010 2:54:24 PM
Author: Harriet
Here''s a table-down shot of the blue spinel, which shows its saturation more accurately. The spinel colour-shifts to purple in incandescent lighting and throws off red flashes from its facet junctions. I''ve tried, but cannot capture the effect.