Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone!

[katharath]

OMG OTL - I'm so jealous!!! Please post a ton of pics...and if you have any extra tsavs that you want to get rid of just let me know

 

[chrono]

OTL,
Please let us know how the tsavorite and transaction goes.

 

[OTL]

OTL,
Please let us know how the tsavorite and transaction goes.

OMG OTL - I'm so jealous!!! Please post a ton of pics...and if you have any extra tsavs that you want to get rid of just let me know

Certainly will do!

 

[minousbijoux]

There are many PSers who sell stones at one time or another. But there are few who are comparable to Colorluvr for the following reasons:

1) she knows her stuff. She has been a seasoned collector for years and knows the good stuff.
2) She is so easy to deal with.
3) Her prices are so truly inexpensive for what she is selling. In fact, I shied away from buying her stones for years because her prices were cheap (she truly believes that she is selling "used" stones, whether she has set them or not, and therefore gives quite a price break).
4) Her photos, with all due respect, are not the best, so the stones - contrary to other sellers who show the stones only at their best - should be even better in hand than her photos would indicate.

I have no relationship to CL, or vested interest in her selling; I do know from seeing her jewelry here over the years that she has beautiful stones. If someone is on the market and wants to try out a new stone, please consider buying from her. Right now, she has for sale some amazing stones - chrysoberyls, sapphires, and a fire opal for example - along with some beautiful rings. Someone should buy these!

loupetroop.com/users/kimicarol (I cannot seem to copy the link to her things for sale on LT; instead I've written what the link says and will let you figure out how to make it a useable link. )

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

There are many PSers who sell stones at one time or another. But there are few who are comparable to Colorluvr for the following reasons:

1) she knows her stuff. She has been a seasoned collector for years and knows the good stuff.
2) She is so easy to deal with.
3) Her prices are so truly inexpensive for what she is selling. In fact, I shied away from buying her stones for years because her prices were cheap (she truly believes that she is selling "used" stones, whether she has set them or not, and therefore gives quite a price break).
4) Her photos, with all due respect, are not the best, so the stones - contrary to other sellers who show the stones only at their best - should be even better in hand than her photos would indicate.

I have no relationship to CL, or vested interest in her selling; I do know from seeing her jewelry here over the years that she has beautiful stones. If someone is on the market and wants to try out a new stone, please consider buying from her. Right now, she has for sale some amazing stones - chrysoberyls, sapphires, and a fire opal for example - along with some beautiful rings. Someone should buy these!

loupetroop.com/users/kimicarol (I cannot seem to copy the link to her things for sale on LT; instead I've written what the link says and will let you figure out how to make it a useable link. )

minousbijoux you are so right. She is a classy lady and just the sweetest person ever.

 

[Gemajames]

There are many PSers who sell stones at one time or another. But there are few who are comparable to Colorluvr for the following reasons:

1) she knows her stuff. She has been a seasoned collector for years and knows the good stuff.
2) She is so easy to deal with.
3) Her prices are so truly inexpensive for what she is selling. In fact, I shied away from buying her stones for years because her prices were cheap (she truly believes that she is selling "used" stones, whether she has set them or not, and therefore gives quite a price break).
4) Her photos, with all due respect, are not the best, so the stones - contrary to other sellers who show the stones only at their best - should be even better in hand than her photos would indicate.

I have no relationship to CL, or vested interest in her selling; I do know from seeing her jewelry here over the years that she has beautiful stones. If someone is on the market and wants to try out a new stone, please consider buying from her. Right now, she has for sale some amazing stones - chrysoberyls, sapphires, and a fire opal for example - along with some beautiful rings. Someone should buy these!

loupetroop.com/users/kimicarol (I cannot seem to copy the link to her things for sale on LT; instead I've written what the link says and will let you figure out how to make it a useable link. )

I will echo all of minous' points as I made my first LT purchase from Colorluvr and will never sell my beautiful unheated pale pink sapphire. Not only did I get a true deal, but she was super friendly and easy to work with on the purchase. And when I opened the package, I literally sucked air at the sight of the stone. It was a thousand times prettier IRL .

 

[minousbijoux]

There are many PSers who sell stones at one time or another. But there are few who are comparable to Colorluvr for the following reasons:

1) she knows her stuff. She has been a seasoned collector for years and knows the good stuff.
2) She is so easy to deal with.
3) Her prices are so truly inexpensive for what she is selling. In fact, I shied away from buying her stones for years because her prices were cheap (she truly believes that she is selling "used" stones, whether she has set them or not, and therefore gives quite a price break).
4) Her photos, with all due respect, are not the best, so the stones - contrary to other sellers who show the stones only at their best - should be even better in hand than her photos would indicate.

I have no relationship to CL, or vested interest in her selling; I do know from seeing her jewelry here over the years that she has beautiful stones. If someone is on the market and wants to try out a new stone, please consider buying from her. Right now, she has for sale some amazing stones - chrysoberyls, sapphires, and a fire opal for example - along with some beautiful rings. Someone should buy these!

loupetroop.com/users/kimicarol (I cannot seem to copy the link to her things for sale on LT; instead I've written what the link says and will let you figure out how to make it a useable link. )

minousbijoux you are so right. She is a classy lady and just the sweetest person ever.

I know, right?!! It always feels good to buy from a really nice PSer.

 

[lilmosun]

+4 on the recommendation. I was looking for a certain colored stone and colorluvr had one. She could've charged me a lot more than she did. GREAT SELLER who knows her stones.

I would've bought this Gary Braun chrysoberyl in a heartbeat if I didn't decide to just settle on my sample stone. (In fact I almost did before she reduced her prices).

http://loupetroop.com/listings/loos...dot-73ct-gary-braun-precision-cut-chrysoberyl



Been contemplating the Lisa Elser Rubelite but really trying to behave and use the stones/settings I have before buying more (so someone will do me a favor by buying it )

http://loupetroop.com/listings/loos...ushion-rubellite-tourmaline-cut-by-lisa-elser



Here are links to all of her listings:
Adding the links to colorluvr's listings

http://loupetroop.com/users/kimicarol
http://diamondbistro.com/other/636/seller.html

 

[puppyguts]

Love that chrysoberyl, I thought it was a little pricey though am I wrong? *gets credit card ready

 

[Stone Hunter]

Same seller is also selling this gorgeous 14k white gold tsavorite band. Size 7. $300.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/barry-tourmaline-1-19ct-tsav-band-barry-aqua-cab-t213727.html']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/barry-tourmaline-1-19ct-tsav-band-barry-aqua-cab-t213727.html[/URL]

VERY pretty gemstone band. Happily for my wallet I know a 7 is too large for me. But someone else should buy it!!

 

[Stone Hunter]

This is a very pretty setting with Colored Stones. If I was interested in pink and blue stones I would snap it up. I just don't do pink unless it's a family stone. I think it's a great price, take a look. I am not affiliated with the seller!!

http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/mahenge-spinel-and-aquamarine-ring-14k-rose-gold;5604

 

[Acinom]

I love that chryso posted. Unfortunately I am on a stone buying ban

One of the sibling Asschers cut by Doug has become available. I would snap this myself (pre-ban) but I already have # 807 of this series which is now on it's way to the jeweller.
Here are the specs:
#808, Natural Blue Topaz, Asscher Cut, 10.9x10.9x8.88mm, 8.15ct
You can contact Doug Menadue of Bespoke Gems if you are interested

 

[dk168]

Eh??? I thought ALL the top colour natural blue topazes have been spoken for?!

DK

 

[Acinom]

Eh??? I thought ALL the top colour natural blue topazes have been spoken for?!

DK

Shulaibaoma changed her mind.... So this stone became available again

 

[mochiko42]

Eh??? I thought ALL the top colour natural blue topazes have been spoken for?!

DK

Shulaibaoma changed her mind.... So this stone became available again

Acinom, I think you should just buy it and make a GIANT PAIR OF EARRINGS!!!

 

[Lovinggems]

Eh??? I thought ALL the top colour natural blue topazes have been spoken for?!

DK

Shulaibaoma changed her mind.... So this stone became available again

Acinom, I think you should just buy it and make a GIANT PAIR OF EARRINGS!!!

Great idea! Or you could buy it Mochiko, I don't think Acinom is too into earrings.

 

[Acinom]

Whahahaha! Lovinggems is tight Mochiko! I am not into earrings: I have been wearing the same diamond studs for ages and am still happy with it.

What about you: do you fancy a matching pendant
I did ask for separate photo's of the #808 by the way. But since I am on a ban...

 

[mochiko42]

Whahahaha! Lovinggems is tight Mochiko! I am not into earrings: I have been wearing the same diamond studs for ages and am still happy with it.

What about you: do you fancy a matching pendant
I did ask for separate photo's of the #808 by the way. But since I am on a ban...

My dear, I think the word "ban" must have a different meaning in Dutch [emoji16]. Lol! A pendant would be beautiful though, 11mm is a good size for a pendant. I'm mostly wearing my diamond studs these days too. Do yours have friction backs or screw backs? Mine are only friction backs but I'm a little worried they will fall off!

I think I really have to slow down now and start planning /saving for setting the stones that I already have. I might trim down the existing collection a bit more as I prioritize which stones I want to set first.

 

[dk168]

I did enquire about the top colour Asscher, however, decided against it when Doug mentioned there were others who had expressed their interests.

Besides, I am about to pull the trigger on something else.

I hope it stays within the PS CS family.

DK

 

[Acinom]

I did enquire about the top colour Asscher, however, decided against it when Doug mentioned there were others who had expressed their interests.

Besides, I am about to pull the trigger on something else.

I hope it stays within the PS CS family.

DK

I cannot wait to hear what you are up to this time DK!

And yes... I hope the Asscher stays within the PS community.

Mochiko: my ban has already started with a stone ban. I will only set my remaining stones (the Danburite and 2 topazes) which will probably take until the beginning of 2016. So my ban is a serious matter I can give a masterclass on the topic

 

[lucida23]

New here.. I wrote in to enquire on the price of the blue topaz also. But I'm not too sure on the value of blue topaz? Is it the normal price range of how much such stones will cost? In addition yellow topaz would be my birthstone rather than blue topaz, november, so I'm not sure if i should stick yo buying yellow. I love blue though but hoping for a sapphire in near future..

 

[dk168]

New here.. I wrote in to enquire on the price of the blue topaz also. But I'm not too sure on the value of blue topaz? Is it the normal price range of how much such stones will cost? In addition yellow topaz would be my birthstone rather than blue topaz, november, so I'm not sure if i should stick yo buying yellow. I love blue though but hoping for a sapphire in near future..

Personally and IMHO, it is a bargain, considering it is natural, and a substantial size/weight, and gorgeous colour, therefore, it ticks all the boxes for me, otherwise I would not have purchased the larger Supernova.

However, it does not tick all the boxes for others, for a start, colour is very personal, and not everyone likes this sort of pale blue, whereas I love it.

DK

 

[Siameseroo]

New here.. I wrote in to enquire on the price of the blue topaz also. But I'm not too sure on the value of blue topaz? Is it the normal price range of how much such stones will cost? In addition yellow topaz would be my birthstone rather than blue topaz, november, so I'm not sure if i should stick yo buying yellow. I love blue though but hoping for a sapphire in near future..

I love the subdued understated colour of the natural blue topaz and I think that the price per carat is reasonable. However due to the size of the stone, the overall price is significant so I guess it comes down to whether you love the stone and if you'd be willing to spend 1k on a topaz.

 

[dk168]

I love the subdued understated colour of the natural blue topaz and I think that the price per carat is reasonable. However due to the size of the stone, the overall price is significant so I guess it comes down to whether you'd be willing to spend 1k on a topaz.

Doug quotes in AUD, and the Asscher will be less than 1k USD, bargain for the reasons I mentioned above, otherwise I would not have purchased the Supernova.

DK

 

[NKOTB]

New here.. I wrote in to enquire on the price of the blue topaz also. But I'm not too sure on the value of blue topaz? Is it the normal price range of how much such stones will cost? In addition yellow topaz would be my birthstone rather than blue topaz, november, so I'm not sure if i should stick yo buying yellow. I love blue though but hoping for a sapphire in near future..

It also depends on how much treatment you're comfortable with. You can get a super bright blue topaz that's irradiated for way cheaper.

 

[Stone Hunter]

I'd like a Chrysoberyl for my next stone. This one is a bit too large for what I have in mind but I'm sure someone here would like this size. It's from Simply Sapphires and is 2.83 cts Round Brilliant 8.8mm for $461 USD. It's very olive looking to me which I've read is desirable in Chrysoberyls.

 

[minousbijoux]

Imo, that is not saturated enough of a chrysoberyl to pique my interest. Olive coloring implies that it is not very saturated and has some brown in it. The most sought after chrysos are highly saturated and glow, like neon markers.

 

[Bex]

This one way outside my budget but WOW is it gorgeous!!

http://diamondbistro.com/category/2...Gorgeous-paraiba-tourmaline-diamond-ring.html

 

[Stone Hunter]

Imo, that is not saturated enough of a chrysoberyl to pique my interest. Olive coloring implies that it is not very saturated and has some brown in it. The most sought after chrysos are highly saturated and glow, like neon markers.

Interesting. It goes against what I read but I do prefer brighter colors.

ETA: And I know that you really know your CS

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Imo, that is not saturated enough of a chrysoberyl to pique my interest. Olive coloring implies that it is not very saturated and has some brown in it. The most sought after chrysos are highly saturated and glow, like neon markers.

Interesting. It goes against what I read but I do prefer brighter colors.

Chrysoberyls are very sparkly and the neon colors of yellow and green are desirable. The ones that color shift can also be beautiful. I have a bright greenish/yellow that shifts to an orange color on most of the facets. But........the yellow does not compliment my skin tone at all. I have heard at least one male state he preferred an olive chrysoberyl because it was more "masculine." It is all a matter of preference.