Looking for advice about peach/pink Sapphires

[Coralkey]

Hello! I've been lurking around this site for a while, but I need information I haven't really been able to find in a preexisting thread.

I'm looking for a Peach Sapphire. I'm looking for something 8x8mm (with respect to the cut/shape), I'm not exactly sure how that would translate in ct, if at all lol. I like pear and cushion cuts, but I've been finding a lot more oval shapes than anything else, which is fine. I'd compromise on the shape if the color is worth while. The more I look around, the more I see the color I'm drawn to is really more pad, but I'm trying not to 'pay' for pad on a lab cert.

I keep ending up on allsapphires.com, which has an etsy shop, and I've messaged the owner. He emailed me back quickly and seemed open to answering my questions, I just haven't seen anyone mention that site on here or anywhere else. Also, a lot of whats on that site says "un heated" but 1) I don't have anything against heating and 2) it doesn't say anything about other enhancements. There's another seller on easy called EidelPrecious, and their stones are beautiful, but again, I don't see anyone talking about that shop; they also don't have much info about their stones in their listings.

What are good sites to find a peach/pink sapphires? What else should I know about them? Are there any specific issues that you see associated with sapphires like this? What should I be concerned about? Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks in advance!

From AllSapphire
https://www.etsy.com/listing/163779485/reserved-for-carrie-diamond-ring-with-20?ref=favs_view_19
EidelPrecious
https://www.etsy.com/listing/94848884/1ct-peach-champagne-tear-drop-sapphire?ref=hp_mod_rf
Pristinegemstones
https://www.etsy.com/listing/213745203/padparadscha-color-147ct-oval-sapphire?ref=hp_mod_rf
https://www.etsy.com/listing/84116287/padparadscha-color-peach-cushion?ref=favs_view_2

 

[treasurehunter]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163779485/reserved-for-carrie-diamond-ring-with-20?ref=favs_view_19

this looks a nice peach colour

 

[chrono]

It will be difficult to steer you to specific vendors without knowing the quality you want and your budget. To most, peach is orangish pink, which is essentially a padparadscha colour. Oval is also the most common shape, due to the natural shape of the rough mined/found. Depending on the colour and price, if it is advertised as unheated and priced accordingly, it may be best to have its untreated claim verified.

8 x 6 mm pear = 1 ct sapphire
8 x 8 mm cushion = 2 ct sapphire

PSers tend to stick with shops where they've had a good shopping experience with; good customer service, hassle free returns and refunds, fairly accurate pictures or descriptive representation of the gem and honest vendors. That said, I'm sure there are many such vendors out there that have not yet been "discovered".

https://www.etsy.com/listing/84116287/padparadscha-color-peach-cushion?ref=favs_view_2
Not precision cut in my book. No price nor mention of treatment. Stone is so far away from the camera in the video that I cannot tell a thing.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/213745203/padparadscha-color-147ct-oval-sapphire?ref=hp_mod_rf
Much better cut that the rectangular cushion above but the colouration is not as fine. Again, no info on the treatment or lack of.

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Pictures are inconclusive. There are no close ups of the ring/stone facing the viewer directly, which is what we have to see to make sure the colour is even and that there are no glaring cut issues. Shipping is unusually high (looks like this is shipped from Canada to the US, which might explain why) and note the non-refundable fee.

From their website:
My default shipping method is USPS Express Priority (insured and trackable, signature required on delivery), takes approx. 7 business days to the US. Usually no Taxes and duties apply. Cost is $50.
UPS Express (insured and trackable), takes 24-48 hours. Signature is required, unless customer requested otherwise. Taxes and brokerage fees are charged. Shipping cost $90.
If you are for ANY reason unsatisfied with your purchase, you can return it in original condition within 7 days for a 96% refund (4% Etsy fee is not refundable). In case any alterations were made by your request (change of size, etc), a 10% fee will be deducted from your refund.
AFTER 7 DAYS NO RETURNS ACCEPTED (2-year repair/exchange in case of damage-please read my Warranty Statement below).

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163779485/reserved-for-carrie-diamond-ring-with-20?ref=favs_view_19
Sold?