Russian Demantoid Garnet Ring

[txgreeneyes]

Went to the Intergem Show yesterday. Got a pretty ring from Vance Gems.

Mr. Vance and his wife are super nice and a delightful couple!

It's a 1.26 carat Russian demantoid garnet ring with 0.44 carats of diamonds and 14 kt white gold.

The garnet is in a bezel setting. I didn't realize that demantoids were softer than other garnets. So, I'm glad it's bezel because I'm clumsy.

Here are some pics:

 

[minousbijoux]

Nice going! Lovely green - tell us about the horsetails.

 

[Siameseroo]

Beautiful stone and ring!

 

[txgreeneyes]

It does have a horsetail inclusion.

Mr. Vance has one more Russian garnet and another one from some place else. He may have some more at home, but he just had 3 on display.

My daughter was excited about the other gems, and he gave her a $10 Mexican opal (almost 1 carat). It's yellow instead of orange/red. She was so thrilled! It's a pretty stone.

We told her that we were going to the gem show. She asked, "Daddy, how much can I spend?". He started laughing. And, so it begins!

She is 11 years old and has Autism. I wish she'd know about gems as much as she knows about Pokemon!

 

[sparkleismyfavcolor]

What a beautiful ring! I would love to add a Russian demantoid to my collection someday. More pics please!

My daughter was excited about the other gems, and he gave her a $10 Mexican opal (almost 1 carat). It's yellow instead of orange/red. She was so thrilled! It's a pretty stone. We told her that we were going to the gem show. She asked, "Daddy, how much can I spend?". He started laughing. And, so it begins! She is 11 years old and has Autism. I wish she'd know about gems as much as she knows about Pokemon!

What fun that you made it a family event! Dad was probably shaking in his boots with the two of you girls and all those beautiful gems.
How fun and wonderful of Mr. Vance to get her started on her gem collection! That's about the age when I got started, you never know, Pokemon may have some competition!

 

[mariedtiger]

That is gorgeous! Congrats on a great find!

 

[minousbijoux]

It sounds like it was a great day Txgreeneyes

 

[InToTheMystic]

Gorgeous ring! I love that colour so much

 

[Acinom]

What a great find! Beautiful.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Very nice!

 

[partgypsy]

Congratulations! Demantoid garnets are such amazing gems, one of my all time favorite.
Beautiful ring.

 

[Marlow]

What a beautiful ring! I would love to add a Russian demantoid to my collection someday. More pics please!

My daughter was excited about the other gems, and he gave her a $10 Mexican opal (almost 1 carat). It's yellow instead of orange/red. She was so thrilled! It's a pretty stone. We told her that we were going to the gem show. She asked, "Daddy, how much can I spend?". He started laughing. And, so it begins! She is 11 years old and has Autism. I wish she'd know about gems as much as she knows about Pokemon!

What fun that you made it a family event! Dad was probably shaking in his boots with the two of you girls and all those beautiful gems.
How fun and wonderful of Mr. Vance to get her started on her gem collection! That's about the age when I got started, you never know, Pokemon may have some competition!

Yes - the first gem is always free !!!! But you need more, you will come back!!!!!

No - a wonderful story and a beautiful ring - you see the dispersion at 3 o'clock!

 

[pregcurious]

Lovely ring!