Please help find an emerald cut Blue Zircon

[LuckyKelleyK]

Hi!
my mom is looking for an emerald cut blue zircon for a ring. As big and well cut as possible, under 1,000.00. She likes the color of Acinom's zircon, she wants it to be as turquoisey as possible (ala pariba tourmaline ) Any thoughts on this one from gemline? (2nd to last row, all the way right). Thank you!

http://www.gemfix.com/zircon_blue.html#thumb

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

She likes this one (even though its not emerald cut). It looks a little cloudy to me, though I'm no professional. any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PREMIUM-CUT-SEA-FOAM-BLUE-ZIRCON-CAMBODIA-4-56CT-WATCH-VIDEO/370852469088?_trksid=p2046732.c100040.m2060&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107095009%26meid%3D153b1cbcf36c4fe0b07fadce269ead58%26pid%3D100040%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D370852469088

 

[LoversKites]

Brad of thegemtrader.com has listed nice zircon before for lower prices than those and at larger sizes. This one is reserved but he could have more in stock: http://www.thegemtrader.com/Feb15BZirconPage.htm

I think the cloudiness you mentioned is the camera picking up double refraction of the gem.

 

[dk168]

Jeff White still has blue zircon roughs, this is pic of two recent completed stones, one of them an EC cut stone, surrounded by roughs!



DK

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

Jeff White still has blue zircon roughs, this is pic of two recent completed stones, one of them an EC cut stone, surrounded by roughs!



DK

oh wow, thanks! I have always admired jeff white's stones. It will be hard for me not to steal this ring

 

[Marlow]

My advice for zircon - spend a bit more money and buy a stone like the one in the Jeff White pic - many cheap ebay vendor offer nice colored but the cutting quality and esp. how the treat them after cutting ( all together in one bag) is terrible. To put two zircon or with other gems together is a NO GO!!! They damage each other, they are not soft but brittle!!!

And you see everything in an EC!!!

 

[LoversKites]

Do let us know what you decide

 

[Acinom]

Happy search LuckyKellyK

The zircons from Jeff White seem very very promising! Ah, to own a Jeff White stone
I would also recommend reaching out to Jeff Davies.

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

Do let us know what you decide

I will, and post many photos of the ring. I think we are leaning toward a 3 stone with diamond trap side stones.

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

Happy search LuckyKellyK

The zircons from Jeff White seem very very promising! Ah, to own a Jeff White stone
I would also recommend reaching out to Jeff Davies.

Thanks Acinom! (Monica? )
I agree with you, jeff Davies is one of my favorites too. He cut your zircon, right?

 

[Acinom]

Happy search LuckyKellyK

The zircons from Jeff White seem very very promising! Ah, to own a Jeff White stone
I would also recommend reaching out to Jeff Davies.

Thanks Acinom! (Monica? )
I agree with you, jeff Davies is one of my favorites too. He cut your zircon, right?

Whahaha! The name 'Monica' was already taken here on PS. I'm impressed you made the connection
Jeff Davies indeed cut mine. He regularly offers zircons and has a good customer service and return period.

 

[dk168]

Here is another Jeff Davies Blue Zircon, this one a modified step cut:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PREMIUM-C...140?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56588791c4



DK

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

Does anyone happen to know how long it usually takes for Jeff White to return an email?

 

[NKOTB]

I've had my initial emails land in JW's junk folder a few times, for some reason, so I think it took at least a few weeks or longer in the past, until he figures that out.

 

[dk168]

Does anyone happen to know how long it usually takes for Jeff White to return an email?

He is usually quite quick in responding to e-mails, unless he is away from base on business or holiday.

Perhaps try posting a message on his FB page?

DK

 

[wildcatz]

Jeff White is in the process of cutting an Ascher cut blue zircon for me. It took a couple of weeks for us to finalize the details, he would take a few days between emails and he wasn't sure he had a rough in the size I hoped for that would cut to an Ascher. But he found something in his stash that I am hoping will be nice, but probably not as large as I was initially looking for. Since you want an elongated cut, he may have more rough than I could choose from. I hope it works out for you, his step cuts are amazing and I found his pricing very reasonable for zircon.

I will start a new thread as soon as soon as it is finished so you can see it.

 

[caf]

Lucky - I bought this zircon in January from Roger Dery of Spectral Gems. I think he may have a round Zircon listed on Loupe Troop now. Mine is a beautiful stone and a lovely cut. I have not yet set it. It actually is more beautiful in real life. And Roger is terrific. I also bought a yellow sapphire asscher from Jeff White and it is amazing too. Check both of them out. Jeff Davies also has some nice Zircons.

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

Thank you caf! Your zircon is beautiful!

Wildcatz, I can't wait to see your asscher.

It looks like Jeff White has a perfect rough for us. I am so excited! I am so jealous of my mom, haha.

 

[caf]

Thanks. I love it.

Jeff White will do a great job for you. My sapphire is amazing. Perfect I dare say. Have him send you a pic of the rough. It is a fun thing to have to compare to what you end up with. Best of luck.

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

Thanks. I love it.

Jeff White will do a great job for you. My sapphire is amazing. Perfect I dare say. Have him send you a pic of the rough. It is a fun thing to have to compare to what you end up with. Best of luck.

Great idea! Thanks

 

[Acinom]

Ah! It's great that Jeff has the perfect rough for you! I cannot wait to see the outcome and the rough to cut gem pics. Any ideas on settings for your mom's ring?

 

[wildcatz]

Thank you caf! Your zircon is beautiful!

Wildcatz, I can't wait to see your asscher.

It looks like Jeff White has a perfect rough for us. I am so excited! I am so jealous of my mom, haha.

How exciting that you are getting a Jeff White stone too!

How is he going to cut it?

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

Ah! It's great that Jeff has the perfect rough for you! I cannot wait to see the outcome and the rough to cut gem pics. Any ideas on settings for your mom's ring?

Yep, here is our inspiration pic. I know this ring belongs to a PSer.

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

Thank you caf! Your zircon is beautiful!

Wildcatz, I can't wait to see your asscher.

It looks like Jeff White has a perfect rough for us. I am so excited! I am so jealous of my mom, haha.

How exciting that you are getting a Jeff White stone too!

How is he going to cut it?

its going to be emerald cut, approximately 7mmx10mm

 

[Acinom]

I remember that setting and it's so elegant!!! Great choice!
Are you still enjoying your Montana with diamond sugar ring

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

I remember that setting and it's so elegant!!! Great choice!
Are you still enjoying your Montana with diamond sugar ring

Yes, I love my Montana! However, I'm always dreaming of the next project. My transitional dream ring is going to be further in the future so I'm excited I get to work on this project with my mom to distract me

How about you? I'm dying to know what is next on the horizon for you!

 

[Acinom]

I remember that setting and it's so elegant!!! Great choice!
Are you still enjoying your Montana with diamond sugar ring

Yes, I love my Montana! However, I'm always dreaming of the next project. My transitional dream ring is going to be further in the future so I'm excited I get to work on this project with my mom to distract me

How about you? I'm dying to know what is next on the horizon for you!

It's really nice to do this together with your mom and share the fun! Hopefully you will not have to wait too long to realise your transitional project.
And yes, I can completely relate to the NP (Next Project) syndrom
This week I can hopefully pay a visit to my jeweller in Antwerp to pick up a RG Amethyst ring by BE and a RG ring by David Klass. And David will make the drawings for a yellow beryl ring. And I am eyeing stones for a stacking set. My green cab Paraiba stone will not be set for a while because the euro to dollar conversion is not quite beneficial for European citizens.
I a so banned after this!!!

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

I remember that setting and it's so elegant!!! Great choice!
Are you still enjoying your Montana with diamond sugar ring

Yes, I love my Montana! However, I'm always dreaming of the next project. My transitional dream ring is going to be further in the future so I'm excited I get to work on this project with my mom to distract me

How about you? I'm dying to know what is next on the horizon for you!

It's really nice to do this together with your mom and share the fun! Hopefully you will not have to wait too long to realise your transitional project.
And yes, I can completely relate to the NP (Next Project) syndrom
This week I can hopefully pay a visit to my jeweller in Antwerp to pick up a RG Amethyst ring by BE and a RG ring by David Klass. And David will make the drawings for a yellow beryl ring. And I am eyeing stones for a stacking set. My green cab Paraiba stone will not be set for a while because the euro to dollar conversion is not quite beneficial for European citizens.
I a so banned after this!!!

ooh I love amethyst in rose gold! Can't wait to see it. Funny you mention David Klass. It's so strange, I emailed him in the past inquiring about a baguette and round band. I got one email back asking what size I wanted, and no response after that. It wasn't such a huge deal because at the time I was just getting an idea of prices. However, I emailed him this time for a quote for my moms ring and have not received a response. It doesn't seem like the communication is that good! It really kind of turns me off, as communication is really important to me.

ETA: Jeff White is backed up right now so we will have to wait 10-12 weeks for the cutting to be complete. It's so hard to be patient! It will be worth it though

 

[Acinom]

Oh no Sorry to hear about your experience with DK! My experience is that he is very responsive till sofar.
Have you made a choice about a different designer yet?

Waiting for Jeff's stone will be very long lesson in patience, but a very rewarding one! I am so looking forward to see the end result.

 

[LuckyKelleyK]

Oh no Sorry to hear about your experience with DK! My experience is that he is very responsive till sofar.
Have you made a choice about a different designer yet?

Waiting for Jeff's stone will be very long lesson in patience, but a very rewarding one! I am so looking forward to see the end result.

I have contacted ID jewelry and Mark from BE as well. I obviously have some time to work it out.