Thoughts/buying advice on this tourmaline pretty please?

[texaskj]

Have you asked the vendor if $600 was the best he could do?

 

[Acinom]

I would do it...
But you could first try to negotiate a bit.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

I would do it...
But you could first try to negotiate a bit.

+1!

 

[sparkleismyfavcolor]

Unfortunately for me, price is firm.

Also, the lab brief is from Gemmological Institute of South Africa. Anyone have any info on them? I was able to verify the report.

Should I pull the trigger??

Thanks so much for helping me with this everyone!

 

[T L]

Unfortunately for me, price is firm.

Also, the lab brief is from Gemmological Institute of South Africa. Anyone have any info on them? I was able to verify the report.

Should I pull the trigger??

Thanks so much for helping me with this everyone!

What the lab can't tell you is if its irradiated or origin. It can only tell you if its a natural tourmaline.

At least you're able to verify the report. Were you able to do so with the exact measurements of the stone?

 

[sparkleismyfavcolor]

What the lab can't tell you is if its irradiated or origin. It can only tell you if its a natural tourmaline.

Hmmm that is definitely concerning.

At least you're able to verify the report. Were you able to do so with the exact measurements of the stone?

Yes they were able to confirm the measurements.

 

[sparkleismyfavcolor]

OK, please forgive me- one last question for everyone (I hope! ), one of those "if you were me what would you do" strictly hypothetical questions just to help me make a final decision- If you saw this stone for sale somewhere for $600, would you consider buying it, or would you pass?

And again, thanks so much to everyone for your advice!

 

[T L]

OK, please forgive me- one last question for everyone (I hope! ), one of those "if you were me what would you do" strictly hypothetical questions just to help me make a final decision- If you saw this stone for sale somewhere for $600, would you consider buying it, or would you pass?

And again, thanks so much to everyone for your advice!

I would pass, but as a novice, I might buy it. It depends. It's a bit too grey for me, IF the photos are accurate. If you love the color then, that's all that matters. I am not into tourmaline like I used to be though. My tastes have changed radically over the years.

When I first started buying gems, I bought all kinds of tourmaline, and some really ugly ones that I thought were fantastic. This is a pretty stone, but $600 is a lot of money, and I personally would hold it to find something better. For me to buy a stone these days, there has to be no second guessing it. Everyone is different though.

 

[FrekeChild]

I wouldn't do it either. It's a pretty color but....TL is right, it's a lot of money.

 

[texaskj]

OK, I was wrong in my first post. I should have asked how much. It's too much.

 

[sparkleismyfavcolor]

I would pass, but as a novice, I might buy it. It depends. It's a bit too grey for me, IF the photos are accurate. If you love the color then, that's all that matters. I am not into tourmaline like I used to be though. My tastes have changed radically over the years.

When I first started buying gems, I bought all kinds of tourmaline, and some really ugly ones that I thought were fantastic. This is a pretty stone, but $600 is a lot of money, and I personally would hold it to find something better. For me to buy a stone these days, there has to be no second guessing it. Everyone is different though.

Thanks TL! That is great advice, and very appreciated!

I wouldn't do it either. It's a pretty color but....TL is right, it's a lot of money.

Thanks Freke!

OK, I was wrong in my first post. I should have asked how much. It's too much.

Lol Thanks texaskj!

I've decided to send it back, I just am not in love with it and you guys are right, that's a lot of money. It took me 6 months to find the right purple sapphire, so I can wait for a better one to come along!

I appreciate everyone's help and input so, so much. Just love this forum!