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P: 6/16/2005 3:47:57 AM
Gemworthy Rough Rock Total Posts: 22 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 5/17/2005	I am seeking opinions on the following rubies: http://www.cherrypicked.com/Gallery/Score.aspx?ItemID=1515 http://www.cherrypicked.com/Gallery/Score.aspx?ItemID=1096 http://www.twin-diamonds.com/gemstone/1264.htm http://www.twin-diamonds.com/gemstone/1267.htm http://www.twin-diamonds.com/gemstone/2718.htm Sorry for providing so many choices! Brenda
Posted: 6/16/2005 3:47:57 AM

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P: 6/16/2005 5:39:20 AM
Bertrand Ideal Rock Total Posts: 622 Last Post: 8/17/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2004	Some interesting choices - from 2-3cts. Including a star ruby. I will always go for quality over size - and in the case of cherrypicked I like a 1.92ct one they have - item 1712 Comparison here --------------------------- "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts."
Posted: 6/16/2005 5:39:20 AM

P: 6/16/2005 5:55:08 AM
Gemworthy Rough Rock Total Posts: 22 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 5/17/2005	Bertrand Thanks for providing that comparison - I missed that.. Brenda
Posted: 6/16/2005 5:55:08 AM

P: 6/16/2005 10:41:36 AM
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004	Hi, Brenda: In my experience, it is virtually impossible to judge a gemstone, (and maybe most of all a red one!) by photographs. I'd almost want to choose my vendor first, and have him/her "talk me through" the differences between individual stones, with the stones in front of them. I have purchased stones from CherryPicked, and was very very pleased. Richard Orbach is great to work with. Years ago I bought a heat treated sapphire from Avi Ben-Yair (then at Stargate). I was pleased with his service and the stone as well. Not much help, am I? Obviously, you're looking for an untreated ruby. It should probably be noted that the CherryPicked stones have "better" (or at least more widely known) certs. If you decide to go with Twin-Diamonds, I suppose you could purchase a stone contingent on re-certification by AGTA, or whoever. You might ask the vendors if they have "broker back" policies...willingness to sell the stone for you if at a future time you might want to dispose of it.. I believe that both these dealers have excellent return policies.. Just some random thoughts...probably not much help... Good luck! widget
Posted: 6/16/2005 10:41:36 AM

P: 6/16/2005 10:32:34 PM
Gemworthy Rough Rock Total Posts: 22 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 5/17/2005	Hi Widget Thanks for your input. Whilst I know Cherrypicked is well-known, I was not sure about Twin-Diamonds so it's good to know that someone has had good experience with them. I am still looking around for THE ONE so any opinions is definitely welcomed. By the way, I am also interested in untreated emeralds and know you made a recent purchase with Nelson Rarities? I have contacted them myself and sent an email as well but did not get any response back. Is this typical?!? Do you know of any other good emerald sources? Thanks Brenda
Posted: 6/16/2005 10:32:34 PM

P: 6/17/2005 6:56:08 AM
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004	Hi, Brenda: Other than the two sites already mentioned, I don't know of any sources of untreated emeralds. If no one else jumps into this thread you might start another one with your question, or perhaps do a search.. My emerald isn't certified. That it is either lightly oiled or not at all was the educated guess of the Nelson people. To my knowledge they don't deal in unmounted stones, only vintage jewelry. I've heard comments before regarding unanswered emails. My guess is that they are inundated with inquiries because they don't list prices on their site. Probably your best bet is to call them...that's what I did when I first contacted them. By the way, have you checked out Richard Wise's site www.rwwise.com ? He has a couple of rubies listed that are stunning...but I don't remember about their treatment...great eyecandy, anyway... widget
Posted: 6/17/2005 6:56:08 AM

P: 6/17/2005 8:57:24 AM
Gemworthy Rough Rock Total Posts: 22 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 5/17/2005	Widget funny that you mentioned Richard. Him and I have had a couple of PMs regading this and you are quite right about his stones - real beauties and top notch. Guess what? I went to a fortune teller today and he said no 'green' for me this year. Guess I will have to leave the emerald till next year.
Posted: 6/17/2005 8:57:24 AM

P: 6/17/2005 9:56:54 AM
colorchange Cut Rock Total Posts: 255 Last Post: 6/13/2007 Member Since: 6/8/2005	I really love the star ruby , one of the finest quality I have ever seen (unfortynately not very big...)... and I find those of cherry picked much better... BTW if you want to pay me 4000$ my advice and chose to buy another one, I have the money to buy the star www.padmaraga.com
Posted: 6/17/2005 9:56:54 AM

P: 6/17/2005 10:07:35 AM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	One more vote for the star : ) Amongthefacetedones the first one from Twin beckons - it is nicely over three carats, very clean ... No comment about that cut - it looks nice face up and that is enough good news for me. I can only agree with Widget that color is not fairly judged online. The three stones at Twin are Thai - and perhaps deeper color than the one faceted at Cherrypicked. But if those are red enoug - this does not make them worse. They seem a better deal at the moment. Just a thought. Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 6/17/2005 10:07:35 AM

P: 6/17/2005 10:10:33 AM
HERMAN Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 8/31/2006 Member Since: 12/8/2003	You might also check out the National Gemstone website(www.preciousgemstones.com) - they have a nice selection of rubies and other gemstones - most are certified. Maybe this will help.
Posted: 6/17/2005 10:10:33 AM

P: 6/17/2005 10:18:09 AM
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004	Here's a pic of the star everyone's talking about...Yummy!
Posted: 6/17/2005 10:18:09 AM

P: 6/17/2005 11:43:23 PM
Gemworthy Rough Rock Total Posts: 22 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 5/17/2005	Thanks for the feedback. That is what is making the decision so difficult - the ones at Twin seem a better deal and whilst I am not usually into star rubies, the red star at Cherrypicked just seems to delicious! I am not sure though what the red looks like in person.
Posted: 6/17/2005 11:43:23 PM

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