Thoughts?

[chrono]

Can you refresh my memory as to the specifications you want? As of now, all I know is that you want an untreated stone. Are you open to all shapes? What is the mm size you hope to get? Budget? Time frame?

 

[Starzin]

In the interests of providing you information to go on with Chrono, I think the budget is preferably <$4,000 and cushion if memory serves.

No violet - and as always, as large as possible

 

[Fancygems]

In the interests of providing you information to go on with Chrono, I think the budget is preferably <$4,000 and cushion if memory serves.

No violet - and as always, as large as possible

Hi again Starzin,
I did see the stone on mastercut gems and others and was going to ask the best price, he also has a round but has a micro window that he thinks may close up once set. I will probably have to wait until Monday to hear about the other cushions and one oval. Thank you the budget is correct!
Chrono,
I would like the stone to be more blue than purple, round or cushion is preference, but as you know I have considered oval as well as I know shape takes a back seat. I have also opened up to heat only so I am doing my best to be flexible thanks ladies

 

[Starzin]

Good-oh on following up with Dana then. I didn't look at the rounds because I thought you specifically didn't want round. Good to know it's a possibility then.

 

[Fancygems]

Good-oh on following up with Dana then. I didn't look at the rounds because I thought you specifically didn't want round. Good to know it's a possibility then.

Starzin,
I am becoming less picky by the day

 

[chrono]

Darned good colour, size, untreated and price. Too bad the cut is terribly lacking.
http://www.simplysapphires.com/blue/gia-certified-unheated-ceylon-oval-cut-blue-sapphire-3.61-carats-9.2x7.4x6.0mm

Could have a rather prominent but small bowtie.
http://www.simplysapphires.com/blue/ceylon-blue-sapphire-cushion-cut-1.53-cts-6.8x5.5x4.7mm

A contender?
http://www.thegemtrader.com/May13BSapphirePage.htm

Probably too small for you.
http://www.thegemtrader.com/Jan14BSappPage.htm

Might be worth a look.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/167710955/agl-certified-16-carat-oval-royal-blue?ref=shop_home_active_1

 

[Starzin]

Sooo... I've found a couple as well.

The first is similar in colour and size to the first one Chrono posted and though a little more expensive, it doesn't seem to have any cut issues and is also unheated.
http://www.allsapphires.com/page-2/003b-3-475ct/#cc-m-product-9171705171

There is another which is heated but a gorgeous colour and seems to have a ginormous window. It may also have some banding but it's difficult to tell at the angle of the photos and they haven't provided an upside down photo of this one.
http://www.allsapphires.com/peach-page-5/934b/#cc-m-product-9026820771

You could ask for on hand and upside down photos and depth and ask all the questions - window, eye clean, banding etc

The REAL sapphire eye candy is over at All That Glitters - atggems.com but better rob a bank before you go!!! I had a quick look (2 pages, link at bottom to second page) and there might be a couple for you. In particular if you were looking at a 6mm round, there are two pairs - one on each page. Ring and pendant to match? The price per carat is higher if you only want one of the pair.

Also have a look at Mineral Miners - though my first choice there is already sold.

 

[Fancygems]

Darned good colour, size, untreated and price. Too bad the cut is terribly lacking.
http://www.simplysapphires.com/blue/gia-certified-unheated-ceylon-oval-cut-blue-sapphire-3.61-carats-9.2x7.4x6.0mm

Could have a rather prominent but small bowtie.
http://www.simplysapphires.com/blue/ceylon-blue-sapphire-cushion-cut-1.53-cts-6.8x5.5x4.7mm

A contender?
http://www.thegemtrader.com/May13BSapphirePage.htm

Probably too small for you.
http://www.thegemtrader.com/Jan14BSappPage.htm

Might be worth a look.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/167710955/agl-certified-16-carat-oval-royal-blue?ref=shop_home_active_1

Chrono,
Than you for your suggestions! The first one would need a recut so does this pose to much risk? Loss of color? Would u purchase a stone for a recut? I won't consider the stone with the bow tie. The gem trader round I know I posted about the zoning concerns. I really like the small cushion from Brad, but hesitated due to size. I saw the etsy but crown looks like it may be flat.

Starzin,
I love the color of the heated stone more than the unheated stones, too bad about the window again a recut. Thanks!
Haven't heard back from vendors yet.

 

[Starzin]

I would ask for further photos/video of the All Sapphires one I posted because typically, most gems are slightly darker IRL and you may be surprised - or not

 

[Starzin]

All from Jeff Davies-

Bit of a bowtie but good cut, size, colour and price
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CERTIFIED-2...6231?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item4adaf62c77

Less of a bowtie but might be too small
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CERTIFIED-1...9574?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item4ad9a1f426

Too violet?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CERTIFIED-U...5639?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item5668acb1d7

It would be worth reaching out to Jeff to see if he can access something for you. This one is on his website but I haven't registered so don't know the price. Be aware that he's in Thailand or Sri Lanka rather than the US
http://jefferydavies.com/inventory/product/141-sapphire-2-69ct

 

[Fancygems]

Hi again Starzin and Chrono
I found a stone!!! The size looks very elegant I popped it in my hand forged rose gold setting to demonstrate how the color pops in the warm gold the color and shape are so lovely and no inclusions I just need to have the jeweler recreate the basket so the stone can be set NS Thank you very much for your help, now i would like to find a rose gold band to sit next to it with alternating diamonds and blue sapphires. Thanks again ladies for being such a fantastic resource to this forum.

 

[Starzin]

So pleased you found the one that speaks to you - and a very pretty blue it is!

Congratulations Fancygems - your stone was out there and you persevered until you found it. The basket shouldn't be too much of a problem... are you going to have side stones or halo?

As for helping... it's what we do here (hopefully)

 

[chrono]

It's beautiful! Congrats on finding the right blue sapphire; you did a great job.