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Re: Let Down by Rubies
If you are looking for a Ruby red then you're highly unlikely to find a red spinel. Unfortunately red gems (not matter what the gem) is probably the most expensive of all. A really lovely ruby red is hard to find. However, I think your disappointment is in the size rather than colour or material. As... |
by LD May 17th, 2013, 11:02 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Let Down by Rubies Replies: 7 Views: 400 |
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Re: Haven't read much here about red andesine
Very disappointing for you but will mean you're a much more savvy buyer going forward. When you've been around gemstones for a while you'll develop a spidey sense and will trust no-one (and you shouldn't unless it's a small amount of money). Unfortunately people can buy and sell gemstones easily but... |
by LD May 16th, 2013, 4:14 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Haven't read much here about red andesine Replies: 59 Views: 683 |
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Re: How To Get An AGL Certificate
Can I just point out that this is ONLY for shipping within the US. If you are shipping from outside the US, different rules apply and different shipping methods will need to be considered! |
by LD May 15th, 2013, 5:47 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: How To Get An AGL Certificate Replies: 23 Views: 324 |
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Re: Side Stones Aside
Square centre is unique and gorgeous! Do you remember my emerald ring? That is square with rounds on either sides and works! |
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Re: Need help from a PRO
After looking at some picks of the black star sapphire It a match. I am now 99 percent sure that is what the stone is. Now to find out what the little gem is. This one will be hard to determine because it looks like a lot of the images I have looked at.. Thanks It looks like a black star sapphire B... |
by LD May 12th, 2013, 5:59 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Need help from a PRO Replies: 8 Views: 296 |
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Re: Just scooped up this aquamarine
Based on gut feeling (and experience of looking at photos of gemstones) and recognising the seller, I'm not convinced the stone will be as saturated as it appears in the photo and, as Chrono has explained, it will have an obvious tilt window (often seen in paler gems). A tilt window is NOT an issue ... |
by LD May 10th, 2013, 1:30 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Just scooped up this aquamarine Replies: 35 Views: 635 |
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Re: So I purchased a blue spinel from jewelsapphire....
Just out of a matter of interest, how does it compare to the vendor photo????? |
by LD May 10th, 2013, 10:19 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: So I purchased a blue spinel from jewelsapphire.... Replies: 10 Views: 346 |
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Re: Advice needed re: Daniel M peridot argentium pendant!
For your budget it would make more sense to ask Daniel to source one for you. They make these sliders pretty frequently so may even have some in. Why not ask if he has any photos to send you? |
by LD May 8th, 2013, 6:11 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Advice needed re: Daniel M peridot argentium pendant! Replies: 18 Views: 311 |
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Re: Tanzanite Gemstone Color, Cut - Is this less than ideal?
I'm afraid the design of the pendant you've chosen is guaranteed to spin. The way around this is to take the round loop connector off the top all together. Fuse the upper part (the round diamond bit) to the lower part (so it's for decoration only and doesn't move) and then either have a chain connec... |
by LD May 5th, 2013, 1:28 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Tanzanite Gemstone Color, Cut - Is this less than ideal? Replies: 17 Views: 476 |
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Re: Teaser Pics
Chrono I am exceptionally jealous of your emerald cut diamond. It's one of the very few things that I long for now. More piccies please x |
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Re: Amazing RED Ruby & A Quandary
Heh, I'd see if it could just be polished a bit into a cabochon and then set it that way. Or flip it upside-down like it's some kind of rose cut. I personally would set it in some ridiculous Etruscan-inspired setting in 18k yellow. Nope, I've decided I'm not touching the stone in any way or TL and ... |
by LD May 5th, 2013, 1:23 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Amazing RED Ruby & A Quandary Replies: 91 Views: 1521 |
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Re: Tanzanite Gemstone Color, Cut - Is this less than ideal?
The colour is the best for Tanzanite - I have to be honest and say it's a tad too dark for me BUT this is the colour you want Tanzanites to be. As Smit has said, once you get over a certain size, the price per carat can actually drop a little so I don't know what the Vendor is asking but that may be... |
by LD May 4th, 2013, 11:58 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Tanzanite Gemstone Color, Cut - Is this less than ideal? Replies: 17 Views: 476 |
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Re: Vanadium Chrysoberyl
Vanadium chrysoberyl that has a lovely mint colour is actually quite difficult to find - even more so when you're looking for larger stones! The one you've got is gorgeous and the colour really suits your skin tone. Just out of a matter of interest, does it change colour at all? Some do and then it'... |
by LD May 4th, 2013, 11:44 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Vanadium Chrysoberyl Replies: 28 Views: 478 |
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Re: Amazing RED Ruby & A Quandary
iLander - you've seen this before but as you wanted to see it again - here you go! 3 princess cuts on each side. I'm so glad you're keeping this and not committing a cardinal act of a recut! Good call. |
by LD May 4th, 2013, 11:37 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Amazing RED Ruby & A Quandary Replies: 91 Views: 1521 |
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Re: Amazing RED Ruby & A Quandary
iLander my 6ct marquise Ruby has 3 princess cut diamonds on each side and it looks very art deco. They allow the Ruby to take centre stage but don't overwhelm. |
by LD May 2nd, 2013, 5:33 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Amazing RED Ruby & A Quandary Replies: 91 Views: 1521 |
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Re: Amazing RED Ruby & A Quandary
Apologies I haven't read all the responses but I read your initial post. I can tell you that there's no way that can be recut unless you lose at least 50% or more. The reason I know this is my Paraiba Tourmaline is also a very shallow cut (with a window) but it's not as shallow as yours. I contacted... |
by LD May 2nd, 2013, 12:45 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Amazing RED Ruby & A Quandary Replies: 91 Views: 1521 |
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Re: 23 Carat Ruby?? Is this for real?
See the photo below? These were given to me as a "free gift" by an Ebay Vendor! :lol: Not only are they opaque BUT they are hideously dyed and over time the dye has been leaking out! As others have said, you're paying for the setting and even then, I suspect you'd be paying too much (sorry). |
by LD May 1st, 2013, 5:54 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: 23 Carat Ruby?? Is this for real? Replies: 9 Views: 282 |
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Re: Holes in Rings
Yes if the gem needs light (or performance will be inhibited by a closed bottom). No if the gemstone will perform without needing any other light and is completely enclosed and dirt can't get in. You need to think about cleaning and how you will prevent getting trapped dirt between stone and setting... |
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Re: Anyone buy from here?
There are plenty of other suppliers. One of the best for top quality Tanzanite is www.lapigems.com |
by LD May 1st, 2013, 4:04 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Anyone buy from here? Replies: 6 Views: 196 |
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Re: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone!
Mmmmmm I beg to differ about the backgrounds he uses. Agree he typically uses this blue but he also uses variations. In any event, I agree with Lady D that his photography distorts the colour of the gems you see when they're in your hand. I hate to say this because he's a lovely guy to work with but... |
by LD April 29th, 2013, 1:45 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone! Replies: 1044 Views: 35102 |
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Re: Color blind and bad eyesight need help buying sapphire,
Hi James Welcome back! Glad you're still around. I enjoyed helping you so ready to start again when you are! |
by LD April 29th, 2013, 12:08 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Color blind and bad eyesight need help buying sapphire, plz Replies: 109 Views: 1739 |
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Re: Ruby for engagement ring
1) It's very very very included - even the seller lists it as I1/I2 2) It has lots of black inclusions that will show in real life and when the gem is set into a ring (they will actually be more prominent than the photo I think). 3) The inclusions are so much that you can't see any facets of the cut... |
by LD April 27th, 2013, 10:24 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Ruby for engagement ring Replies: 5 Views: 258 |
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Re: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone!
Dan Stair is always cutting and posting new stones, I love checking his website. This little Montana Sapphire popped up, if it's cut anything like the stone I have from him, it's a fireball. http://www.pricescope.com/files/images/newrockbig.jpg http://www.customgemstones.com/NewStone.html Mmmmm, lo... |
by LD April 26th, 2013, 12:47 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone! Replies: 1044 Views: 35102 |
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Re: Question for blue spinel owners
Really really interesting question. I agree with Chrono that the majority are overly dark or grey. So for me personally that rules them out. However, my holy grail of blue spinels is TL's lighter blue/violet ones. Those make my heart race and I don't care if it doesn't sparkle (but I think it does) ... |
by LD April 26th, 2013, 12:39 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Question for blue spinel owners Replies: 70 Views: 870 |
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Re: Opinion needed on this Yellow Sapphire
I've worked with David from DBL on a number of occasions and I can honestly say I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. With one of my purchases, the diamond wasn't quite what I was expecting (a lack of communication on both sides probably if I'm honest) and I commented on it on this forum but w... |
by LD April 26th, 2013, 12:23 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Opinion needed on this Yellow Sapphire Replies: 14 Views: 393 |
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Re: my $0.02 on who should seek a yellow sapphire...
Comparing coloured diamonds to sapphires doesn't really work as there is a lot more disparity between availability of certain colours of diamonds than there is with any given colour of sapphire. And even taking into account that some colours occur more frequently than others in nature, yellow is no... |
by LD April 26th, 2013, 12:15 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: my $0.02 on who should seek a yellow sapphire... Replies: 29 Views: 635 |
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Re: Mahenge spinal ring CAD, opinions?
LD, I went the other way, having melees only on the donut but not the struts. It's my turn to disagree with you and this is incredibly rare. :bigsmile: It's not a complete waste of time as I enjoy looking at the profile view, especially when typing on my keyboard. Perhaps because the struts are nar... |
by LD April 26th, 2013, 10:32 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Mahenge spinal ring CAD, opinions? Replies: 24 Views: 459 |
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Re: Professional Advice Needed! Sapphire Ering with chip!
I too would leave well alone. It won't affect the durability. However, I had the same thought as Chrono - are you sure this is a sapphire? |
by LD April 26th, 2013, 10:28 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Professional Advice Needed! Sapphire Ering with chip! Replies: 6 Views: 385 |
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Re: my $0.02 on who should seek a yellow sapphire...
I am really really bemused by this thread! Why on earth are yellow sapphires being separated out as being more difficult to find? It's nonsense. It's just as hard to find a great sapphire that is untreated in a certain cut or weight as it is with other colours. The wide ranging variety of tones/hues... |
by LD April 25th, 2013, 2:12 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: my $0.02 on who should seek a yellow sapphire... Replies: 29 Views: 635 |
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Re: Mahenge spinal ring CAD, opinions?
Interesting that people are saying if you have it on the struts then have it on the donut as well. I designed a ring and the diamonds were only on the struts, not the donut. It looks lovely BUT it's a complete waste of time because you very rarely see the undercarriage! Leave it as it is with just t... |
by LD April 25th, 2013, 9:28 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Mahenge spinal ring CAD, opinions? Replies: 24 Views: 459 |