What looks like an emerald, but isn''t...for a new project

[risingsun]

I posted pics of my emerald ring recently. It was in my sapphire reset/recut thread--makes sense, right

I would like to have a pendant made to go with the emerald, but I cannot afford another emerald at this time. I was wondering if you all could make some recommendations on some stones, that would have a similar color, for this project. I''ll attach pics of my emerald ring again for comparison. Thanks in advance

 

[LD]

Russian Diopside is usually affordable and slightly darker than an Emerald but would be a fairly good match.

Tsavorite is of course another but will be more expensive.

Tourmaline can be found in emerald green/bottle green colours

I''m sure I''ve missed out loads!!!!

 

[risingsun]

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[Indylady]

I''m thinking a tsav, but it would also be expensive. Hmnnn...

 

[D&T]

Green/Chrome tourmaline? comes to mind

 

[MakingTheGrade]

If you are very budget tight, you can go with YAG which is synthetic (but can look a lot like tsvaorite/emerald).

Then of course there is tsavorite, but like others mentioned, it can get pretty pricey.

Chrome tourmalines often have a lovely shade of green, so that might be the best option?
http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=141&idproduct=2908

 

[risingsun]

I know this stone is sold, but how do you think it looks? Can someone make the image show up on the post, please?

http://www.rwwise.com/products/id%7C1604

 

[oddoneout]

I have nothing to add to the suggestions but I just want to say I really like your ring.

 

[D&T]

Date: 9/11/2009 4:30:18 PM
Author: risingsun
I know this stone is sold, but how do you think it looks? Can someone make the image show up on the post, please?

http://www.rwwise.com/products/id%7C1604

Here you go

 

[cellentani]

Date: 9/11/2009 4:30:18 PM
Author: risingsun
I know this stone is sold, but how do you think it looks? Can someone make the image show up on the post, please?

http://www.rwwise.com/products/id%7C1604

Here it is:

eta: sorry for the double post! D&T was too quick!

 

[tsavvy]

Gemrite has a 0.92 ct tsavorite and 2.35 ct chrome tourmaline - both seem to have a tinge of yellow, but the tsavorite looks like it has a nice medium green color and appears to be well cut. You may also want to check with Barry at acstones.com as he has posted a number of green tourmalines that match your emerald well and his prices are very reasonable.

~~ tsavvy

 

[LD]

Wrong cut but I do like this colour:

http://www.ajsgems.com/chrome-diopside/gemstone-gems-2049217045-2046340443.html

or this

http://www.ajsgems.com/chrome-diopside/gemstone-gems-2049214637-2046340443.html

 

[risingsun]

Thanks for posting pics, D&T and cellentani

I don't know were I went wrong. Thank you all for your suggestions! I should also add that since my emerald is ~.5 ct, I wouldn't want anything over .90ish. Preferably .5-.80 ct. I do, however, really like that .92 tsavorite, tsavvy

What site is it on?

 

[risingsun]

Date: 9/11/2009 4:39:02 PM
Author: oddoneout
I have nothing to add to the suggestions but I just want to say I really like your ring.

Thanks so much, oddoneout

 

[D&T]

ooh how bout this?
http://www.gemrite.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=115

ETA: the one Tsavvy posted is this one: http://www.gemrite.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=126

 

[tsavvy]

Date: 9/11/2009 6:13:52 PM
Author: risingsun
Thanks for posting pics, D&T and cellentani

I don't know were I went wrong. Thank you all for your suggestions! I should also add that since my emerald is ~.5 ct, I wouldn't want anything over .90ish. Preferably .5-.80 ct. I do, however, really like that .92 tsavorite, tsavvy

What site is it on?

Here's the link: 0.92 ct tsav. I have a spinel oval from John B. at Gemrite and the cutting is fantastic. I think the price on this tsavorite is pretty good, too.

ETA: thanks for posting the link, D&T -- you are quick!

 

[megeve]

Mini-threadjack:

Tsavvy, have you received your ec tsav yet from Swala? I''m just curious, alright enquiring mind would like to know.

Or is there a thread for it? -

end of mini-threadjack

Sorry risingsun for this threadjack. Good luck finding the emerald-like stone!

 

[risingsun]

Date: 9/11/2009 6:24:17 PM
Author: D&T
ooh how bout this?
http://www.gemrite.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=115

ETA: the one Tsavvy posted is this one: http://www.gemrite.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=126

It's really pretty, but I'd like an oval, if I can find one!! I think a tsav or a tourmaline look the closest in color to my emerald. I'll need something that falls slightly on the bluish green tone, if that is the correct term for it

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[ma re]

All those stones that have been mentioned so far can be similar to your emerald, but most won''t come really close to it. Some of the reasons why:

- tsavorite is a garnet, i.e. it''s very lively and scintillating (due to a much higher refactive index and lack of birefringence, not to mention much higher dispersion), much more so than any emerald on the face of the planet, especially if it''s at least decently cut (not to mention if it''s precision cut); so you''d have one kind of sleepy and gentle-looking stone (your emerald) and one that''s shooting fireworks

; with most people you''d be OK and they won''t know the difference, but if you run into some of the fellow PS''ers...

- chrome diopside can indeed be deep green, but I''ve never seen one that was blue-green; they''re always yellowish-green

So I''d say your best bet is chrome tourmaline, but you''ll have to search hard to find one that''s under a carat, the right shape and the right color, as most of them are cut into larger stones (above 1ct), like most gems are.

 

[LD]

How about this? Right cut, right size, colour may be a tad too dark though

http://www.gemrite.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=26

If you're interested, I'm sure John would take a few more photos for you.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

There''s this new tsav from Precision Gem which has a perfect blue toned green color.

http://precisiongem.com/html/html/Garnets_Green.html

 

[risingsun]

I appreciate your advice, mr. ma re. You have explained the differences in the types of stones very clearly. I'm hoping, because it will be a small stone, that the differences in appearance won't be quite so obvious. What do you think?

Thanks for the links, LovingDiamonds and MTG. Both stones look like contenders. I'll need to look at the return policies, just in case. I may call the vendors for more information, as well. You have all been so helpful

 

[MakingTheGrade]

If you really want to mimick an emerald, you might want to consider a tsav cut in a classic emerald shape (rectangular with step cuts). This would also downplay the garnets sparkly/dispersive properties.

But if you like ovals, go for it! A beautiful stone is a beautiful stone, and most people wouldn''t know the difference between tsav and emerald, they''d just think it was a gorgeous emerald that was sparklier than most!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Or for the price, you can get this actual emerald on sale for $375:
http://cgi.ebay.com/USA-CUT-VS-CLARITY-SPECTACULAR-COLOR-BRAZILIAN-EMERALD_W0QQitemZ310103218008QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4833979758&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14


I've bought from this vendor before, good return policy and the gems are usually better than pictured.

(I still like the tsavs better though, personal preference since I'm a garnet addict)

 

[Harriet]

Marian, if you can swing it, tsavorite!

 

[risingsun]

MTG~I like the tsavorite you found better than the emerald

A really good emerald is difficult--and pricey--to find

I think I'd lilke to stay with an oval shape, but I won't rule out a cushion cut.

 

[risingsun]

Date: 9/12/2009 7:22:19 PM
Author: Harriet
Marian, if you can swing it, tsavorite!

I think that is what I will try to do, Harriet. Since I'm looking for such a small ct weight, it should work out. I have a pair of .25 RB diamonds and might consider a three stone pendant. I don't want to be too much out of pocket on the setting. With my wedding rings reset this summer, I'm way over budget with my jewelry projects

 

[Harriet]

 

[risingsun]

ETA: Who sourced your tsavorites?

 

[Stone Hunter]

Remember that they don''t have to match EXACTLY. You won''t be walking around with your hand over your heart right next to the pendant.

Of course for PS photos you might do that! But IRL the ring and pendant won''t be viewed side by side.

LOVE the ring and many of the suggestions you''ve gotten. I really like the idea of setting the diamonds with it.