Recut done--Spessartite and tsavorite

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I finally decided to recut two stones I inquired about two years ago... The old thread can be found here with original pictures
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/would-you-recut-this-stone.180138/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/would-you-recut-this-stone.180138/[/URL]
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-first-spess.179202/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-first-spess.179202/[/URL]

Both stones were recut by Jerry. Also the first time I do recut on my stones...
The spess went from 4.37ct to 3.29ct. Tsavorite went from 2.62ct to 2.19ct (Glad it's still over 2ct)
First Jerry's quick pictures...

 

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Tsavorite first, it's still a somewhat dark stone though, not like the medium bluish green we all love here in PS

 

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go on

 

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Spessartite

 

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go on

 

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go on

 

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Also wanted to share a 3ct CC spinel I got.

 

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Last batch of pictures...

 

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Frankly I'm not quite fond of the extinction on the spinel, looka like a pair of wings...I really want to get rid of it...

 

[pregcurious]

Is the spinel also from Jerry?

 

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Is the spinel also from Jerry?

Oh no, it is not recut by Jerry. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[endless_summer]

That spess is fabulous!!! makes me want a glowing ball of fire too!

 

[OTL]

That spess is fabulous!!! makes me want a glowing ball of fire too!

Thank you. Thanks to Jerry's magic hands, it' like reborn

 

[ilovegemstones]

Gorgeous all round OTL! I am sending something for a recut by Jerry too so what I see and what you said makes me feel great!

 

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Gorgeous all round OTL! I am sending something for a recut by Jerry too so what I see and what you said makes me feel great!

I'd love to see a before and after shot after it's done!

 

[JewelFreak]

The difference is night & day -- especially the spess! They both look much better -- what a wizard he is. The spinel's cc is incredible!

--- Laurie

 

[pregcurious]

The tsav is really different too. Amazing.

 

[OTL]

The difference is night & day -- especially the spess! They both look much better -- what a wizard he is. The spinel's cc is incredible!

--- Laurie

He is indeed amazing at what he's capable of.

 

[LoversKites]

I'm glad it was such a success

 

[petit_bijou]

Lovely recuts!!

I also adore your spinel! the crown on that beauty!! Delicious! I see what you mean about the extinction, but I'd be afraid of changing the colour if you try to re-cut it. I had Jerry recut a purple spinel I have, and while it's more brilliant, in hindsight I sometimes wish I hadn't - it's much more grey now.

 

[OTL]

Lovely recuts!!

I also adore your spinel! the crown on that beauty!! Delicious! I see what you mean about the extinction, but I'd be afraid of changing the colour if you try to re-cut it. I had Jerry recut a purple spinel I have, and while it's more brilliant, in hindsight I sometimes wish I hadn't - it's much more grey now.

I understand. Native step cut sometimes accumulate color saturation. That's why not all stones are recut material.

I'm glad it was such a success

Thank you!

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,


Love those recuts. Job well done.

Annette

 

[minousbijoux]

That must be such a thrilling feeling to get them back reborn. As to your spinel, why did you have to go mention bat wings? Now I can't stop seeing a bat!

 

[FrekeChild]

Rorschach test.

Yes, it looks like that spinel has a few cutting issues.

Have you set anything lately OTL?

 

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Rorschach test.

Yes, it looks like that spinel has a few cutting issues.

Have you set anything lately OTL?

No, haven't set anything, but will start pretty soon. I have a mint garnet will be set in the same setting of my blue sapphire ring. (It's a heart)

That must be such a thrilling feeling to get them back reborn. As to your spinel, why did you have to go mention bat wings? Now I can't stop seeing a bat!

Ha, once you see it, you can't stop seeing it

 

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So I placed the spess in a 10x8 setting. Do you think it looks stupidly large on me? I'm having problems with setting large stones, as I always feel when they are bigger than a certain size, they look dumb and stupid on my hand, like they are not feminine and elegant anymore. Is that just my illusion?

 

[minousbijoux]

Honestly, I think you can easily rock the size of that spess - you have such elegant hands. But, it feels to me that the proportions are off a bit for the spess (but maybe that is strictly a personal preference?) as I would like to see a more delicate, and smaller ring of diamonds, forming the halo. In other words, make your spess the star.

 

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Honestly, I think you can easily rock the size of that spess - you have such elegant hands. But, it feels to me that the proportions are off a bit for the spess (but maybe that is strictly a personal preference?) as I would like to see a more delicate, and smaller ring of diamonds, forming the halo. In other words, make your spess the star.

I see and I agree that smaller ring will look better. Maybe not a halo just some side stones too. I still feel it is so much harder for me to choose a setting for large stones because for a 6mm or 7mm just halo them or bezel them, add as many diamond melees as possible, ain't gonna look bad.

 

[sonyachancs]

I see and I agree that smaller ring will look better. Maybe not a halo just some side stones too. I still feel it is so much harder for me to choose a setting for large stones because for a 6mm or 7mm just halo them or bezel them, add as many diamond melees as possible, ain't gonna look bad.

I feel like that halo takes away from the beauty of your stone - it's such a gorgeous color I would want to see it from all sides. since it's a large stone and you're not completely used to the size yet, how about just putting it in a simple setting with an open basket? it's a little too fragile for daily wear that way probably, but would be very cool..

and how about an E-W setting? andI know this setting is ridiculous, though kind of cute at the same time, how about making a setting like the centre portion: http://www.glamourgoddessfashion.com/piaget-limelight-cocktail-rings/piaget-cocktail-ring9/

 

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I see and I agree that smaller ring will look better. Maybe not a halo just some side stones too. I still feel it is so much harder for me to choose a setting for large stones because for a 6mm or 7mm just halo them or bezel them, add as many diamond melees as possible, ain't gonna look bad.

I feel like that halo takes away from the beauty of your stone - it's such a gorgeous color I would want to see it from all sides. since it's a large stone and you're not completely used to the size yet, how about just putting it in a simple setting with an open basket? it's a little too fragile for daily wear that way probably, but would be very cool..

and how about an E-W setting? andI know this setting is ridiculous, though kind of cute at the same time, how about making a setting like the centre portion: http://www.glamourgoddessfashion.com/piaget-limelight-cocktail-rings/piaget-cocktail-ring9/

Very interesting setting sonya. In fact, I think I've never seen rings like that. Those are different from what I want though. I still like to have white diamonds and white gold for this stone, some people prefer a yellow gold for spess--the warm vs. warm while I prefer the cool vs. warm. Thanks for sharing this.