Thought on this stone - Australian Sapphire?

[susan_a]

Ive been looking for a nice Australian parti sapphire to set into a ring (daily wear, not an e-ring though).

Ive just found this one and would be keen for thoughts please

 

[susan_a]

 

[peacechick]

I like the colour but not really the cut, it seems rather less sparkly inside, probably due to a window.

 

[susan_a]

I like the colour but not really the cut, it seems rather less sparkly inside, probably due to a window.

Would you count this as a large or bad window?
I struggle to imagine how stones will look when they are set

 

[peacechick]

Here is a link to a ring with an Australian sapphire which is quite comparable in colour but I won’t consider to have a window. You can compare how it looks from different angles.

The 'Old World' Ring (Blue/Green Australian Sapphire) - Suzi Zutic

18ct Yellow Gold | Blue/Green Australian Sapphire (0.95ct) approx. | White Diamonds Sapphires are individually sourced and prices can vary depending on the colour and carat. If you require a different metal, stone combination or would simply like to enquire about this piece, please send

www.suzizutic.com

 

[Rfisher]

all four photos that are face up have complete or almost complete glare on the table facet that obscures a lot!
the pavilion is off kilter so most likely you’ll see a tilt window one direction of viewing more than another direction.
im thinking if you can see different photos without that glare on the table facet - would help you evaluate better whether the window that is there bothers you or not.


as far as other thoughts on the stone - I feel it’s always relative to what the budget is.
Keep in mind the size of the stone in real life compared to the relative size of the window in real life, to judge that window. Not macro photos.

 

[T L]

I suspect a window due to the fact the photos are only showing glare on the table. Vendors often truly use this photography trick to disguise windows.

 

[susan_a]

I suspect a window due to the fact the photos are only showing glare on the table. Vendors often truly use this photography trick to disguise windows.

Thank you, Ive asked for another photo with no glare

 

[susan_a]

all four photos that are face up have complete or almost complete glare on the table facet that obscures a lot!
the pavilion is off kilter so most likely you’ll see a tilt window one direction of viewing more than another direction.
im thinking if you can see different photos without that glare on the table facet - would help you evaluate better whether the window that is there bothers you or not.


as far as other thoughts on the stone - I feel it’s always relative to what the budget is.
Keep in mind the size of the stone in real life compared to the relative size of the window in real life, to judge that window. Not macro photos.

This stone is what I believe to be well priced? Keen for your thoughts - its 1.15ct and priced at USD$195 per carat

 

[susan_a]

This is a big window, isn’t it?

 

[T L]

Yes, very large window. I’d pass.

 

[susan_a]

Yes, very large window. I’d pass.

Darn!!! Thank you so much for your guidance and input

 

[Rfisher]

I think it’s sizeable, yes.
also think you’d be hard pressed to find a stone with a lesser /no window issue and a decent bi /parti color without going muddy, at this size and price.

 

[susan_a]

I think it’s sizeable, yes.
also think you’d be hard pressed to find a stone with a lesser /no window issue and a decent bi /parti color without going muddy, at this size and price.

What would you do if it was a stone for you?

ETA - would you still consider it?

 

[Rfisher]

What would you do if it was a stone for you?

ETA - would you still consider it?

no, I think I’d keep looking.
I might drop mastercut gems a line to see if they happened to have any bicolor/parti/zoned peacocks that’s not listed in my price range.

is Australian /dark a priority?
do you need a calibrated size for the mounting?

 

[peacechick]

What do you think of this sapphire from this Etsy seller? I have not bought from him before but he is a gem cutter in Sydney and is clearing his stocks as he plans to stop cutting stones. He has a number of Aussie sapphires.

https://etsy.me/3ledMPc

 

[Ionysis]

Will certainly look black in almost all lights IMO

 

[Ionysis]

I actually HAVE a bicolour sapphire - it’s from Sri Lanka not Australia. It’s also in that very dark colour you seem to be attracted to.
It’s a very well cut stone and it’s unheated. It’s just not my colour preference (I like light toned stones) so I’ve never done anything with it.