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by Gemmal August 20th, 2006, 10:52 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Question on Alexandrites Replies: 12 Views: 790 |
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Whoops, I guess you are right Richard. India is in Asia. LOL I always consider just China and Japan as Asia. Anyway, so if a stone is green to dark purple instead of red you would not consider it an alexandrite? If you would consider it an alex, do you think a 78pt aprox. wit... |
by Gemmal August 20th, 2006, 10:05 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Question on Alexandrites Replies: 12 Views: 790 |
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Richard M, I was just wondering where in Asia are the new mines. I haven''t seen anything about that. I have read that there are mines in India and Brazil. Thank you guys for all the info, it is so wonderful to just be able to ask a question and get so many answers. Tha... |
by Gemmal August 19th, 2006, 11:14 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Question on Alexandrites Replies: 12 Views: 790 |
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When looking on the internet, I have seen so many different color changes. green to orange, green to pink, green to brown, green to violet, green to orange. Yet, all info on alexs say green to red. Haven''t seen any like that ( green to red) yet. What is the MOST desire... |
by Gemmal August 19th, 2006, 10:38 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Question on Alexandrites Replies: 12 Views: 790 |
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Question on Alexandrites
Hey, why is it that everyone says that alexandrites are so rare and then I see them all over the internet and JTV. Is it really that rare? If so, could anyone explain why I see so many of them being sold. Thanks guys. Trying to figure out whether to buy one or not. |
by Gemmal August 18th, 2006, 3:12 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Question on Alexandrites Replies: 12 Views: 790 |
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Decision time
Could you please help me with this decision. I recently purchased a tanzanite with beautiful body color. The problem is that the cut is a bit off. The bottom of the gem is off center. In a tanzanite, how important is the cut. Is body color or cut more important? T... |
by Gemmal August 10th, 2006, 7:34 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Decision time Replies: 3 Views: 454 |
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Welcome Barbara, I am so lucky to have found this forum. I have learned so much from all the great people here. I could never have learned so much if not for them. It certainly is a honor to have you join us and looking forward to have a chance to learn even more from you.&nb... |
by Gemmal July 30th, 2006, 11:37 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Please Welcome new Member Barbara Smigel,PHD,GG Replies: 25 Views: 1106 |
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Wow great info, Thanks Josh, Richard and Conitta. Fascinating subject..... I am learning so much! Do different regions like Russian, Brazil, etc. put out different colored Alexandrites. I am wondering because I was looking on the internet and there were so many different colors and... |
by Gemmal July 30th, 2006, 6:47 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: !!!! Alexandrite !!!! Replies: 23 Views: 1645 |
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Richard and Conitta thank you so much for your patience. It is so great to learn from people like you guys. I know, I know very little about the alex but you guys have the patience of jobe. Thanks again. Would you say that the Russian Alexandrite that is lab created is closes... |
by Gemmal July 29th, 2006, 10:23 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: !!!! Alexandrite !!!! Replies: 23 Views: 1645 |
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What do you mean by mixed colors? I guess I don''t know what you mean. Also then it does turn a dark purple when close to the light source. The reason why I am asking is because the second picture looks really a light red. When by the light source is it the light red or deep ... |
by Gemmal July 28th, 2006, 5:45 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: !!!! Alexandrite !!!! Replies: 23 Views: 1645 |
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by Gemmal July 28th, 2006, 5:58 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: !!!! Alexandrite !!!! Replies: 23 Views: 1645 |
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Its not even by birthstone but I NEED one. You are soooo lucky. I wanted to know if the change to red is really as red as it shows in the above picture. It looks like cranberry red. All the ones I have seen turn a wine red. Is the picture an accurate color? In any... |
by Gemmal July 28th, 2006, 5:56 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: !!!! Alexandrite !!!! Replies: 23 Views: 1645 |
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Thanks be sure to let us know the appraisal. You made a very WISE choice. Can''t wait to see what the appraisals say. |
by Gemmal July 27th, 2006, 6:05 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: !!!! Alexandrite !!!! Replies: 23 Views: 1645 |
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In my opinion, that is the most beautiful alexandrite. I think you have a SUPER deal there. Could you share with us how much the appraisals came in for your alex. You are a winner. |
by Gemmal July 27th, 2006, 2:58 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: !!!! Alexandrite !!!! Replies: 23 Views: 1645 |
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aquamarines
Are Unheated aquamarines expensive stones. Does anyone know how they compare in value compared to other stones like rubies, sapphires etc. Considering getting one but I used to think of them as inexpensive, semi precious stones. All opinions are gratefully appreciated. Thanks... |
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Wow, really really really gorgeous. You are so lucky. Could I ask how much would a beauty like that cost? Would love to get one like that to. Where did you get it? Thank you so very much for sharing. |
by Gemmal July 26th, 2006, 3:48 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: !!!! Alexandrite !!!! Replies: 23 Views: 1645 |
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Great question. I often wondered that myself. I hope someone does answer this as I LOVE alexandrites. All I know is one is Waaaaay more expensive. |
by Gemmal July 24th, 2006, 9:59 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: what''s the difference between alexandrite and color change garnet? Replies: 5 Views: 979 |
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Irradiated Stones
Does anyone know if irradiated diamonds can be dangerous. I read somewhere that they are. Do they leave a residual? Will washing your hands get rid of the danger? Does anyone know how this works? |
by Gemmal July 20th, 2006, 7:27 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Irradiated Stones Replies: 1 Views: 525 |
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alexandrites anyone?
Anyone on this website has alexandrites? Please post pictures and any info you may have. Would love to see pictures of your stones and rings. Thanks |
by Gemmal July 14th, 2006, 2:41 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: alexandrites anyone? Replies: 1 Views: 533 |
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I also saw a tanzanite at Bailey Banks and Biddle too and yeah it was the deepest most beautiful blue with tons of red flashes. I wondered if that was a real tanzanite because no place else did I ever see one as deep blue with red flashes. Everyplace else seemed to have tanzanites that w... |
by Gemmal July 8th, 2006, 11:38 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Tanzanite virgin Replies: 40 Views: 1702 |
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So then the silk would not intersect in both the faceted and catseye alexandrites? Thank you so very very much for all your excellent opinions. I value them very much. |
by Gemmal June 25th, 2006, 5:04 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What are those lines? Replies: 16 Views: 803 |
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by Gemmal June 25th, 2006, 12:02 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What are those lines? Replies: 16 Views: 803 |
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Bingo, that''s exactly what it looks like. Except it does not intersect at all. The lines only go in one direction and cover the whole surface. It is not in bunches. It looks like I got a paint brush and swooped across the enitre surface evenly. Could that be rutile silk?&nbs... |
by Gemmal June 25th, 2006, 11:59 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What are those lines? Replies: 16 Views: 803 |
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Thank you. It doesn''t look at all like that. I wish I could explain it better. It looks like lots of thin lines. Like you got a paint brush and brushed it down the stone but it''s inside of the stone. Thank you again you are so sweet to help me figure this out. |
by Gemmal June 24th, 2006, 3:23 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What are those lines? Replies: 16 Views: 803 |
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Thanks so much I will try to learn how to load up the picture if I can. It may take a while. In the meantime could you tell me what kinds of inclusions would be present in a real alexandrite? Also what would it look like. Thanks a mill and I hope you are having a super weekend. |
by Gemmal June 24th, 2006, 1:40 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What are those lines? Replies: 16 Views: 803 |
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lol this is really funny but I don''t know how to post pictures. the Alex is 3/4 carat and color change is from blue green to reddish purple. I think the lines are like very long rain drops. They are not curved. The lines do not reach the surface of the stone. What do y... |
by Gemmal June 24th, 2006, 10:50 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What are those lines? Replies: 16 Views: 803 |
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by Gemmal June 24th, 2006, 10:40 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What are those lines? Replies: 16 Views: 803 |
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Definitely in the same direction. Wow thanks a million for the quick response. You guys are truly great. |
by Gemmal June 24th, 2006, 10:14 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What are those lines? Replies: 16 Views: 803 |
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What are those lines?
Does anyone know what these lines are? I have just purchased an alexandrite and it is really nice. I was looking at it through a loupe and at a certain angle I can see these lines that sort of look like very fine grooves on a record. The stone does not have any groov... |
by Gemmal June 24th, 2006, 8:28 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What are those lines? Replies: 16 Views: 803 |
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