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| P: 8/4/2005 9:46:32 AM | |
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004 |
Well, I really tried, but I just can't resist sharing this treasure with my fellow colored gemstone freaks...it's just too special. A really top notch star ruby has been on my "wish list" forever. I'd been admiring and coveting this stone for ages, and finally broke down and had Richard Orbach at CherryPicked send it out to me so I could see it in real life. I was a goner!  It's a wee bit smaller than I probably would have preferred (estimated to be a touch under 3cts), but so spectacular that it's size became irrelevant. This stone looks like a juicy little gum drop...rich and delicious. Amazingly, in almost all lighting situations it seems to "glow" from it's own interior light source! It's almost like having a little red lightbulb on my finger! Trying to be sensible  I had the jeweler who will be setting it call in some other star rubies that might be competitive. The contrast was amazing...this stone was in a class all by itself. Richard describes its color and glow as "startling", and says it's been YEARS since he's seen one as nice.Enough prattling...here are pics in different lighting: L to R: Indoors, no flash; Indoors, with flash; outside, direct sunlight; outside, shade. It's currently mounted in one of those ubiquitous "unisex" rings. How it will ultimately be mounted is still up in the air. Enjoy! widget PS: I forgot to mention that this is a relatively rare "red star" ruby, which to my understanding only come out of Burma... 
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 9:46:32 AM | |
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There are 21 replies to this message. There are 21 replies on this page. |
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| P: 8/4/2005 9:49:18 AM | |
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widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004 |
Here's a handshot to give a sense of its size...
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 9:49:18 AM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 9:53:30 AM | |
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,254 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
OH Widget its FABULOUS! I love that " raspberry gleam"  Can't wait to see how you will mount it!
 Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn |
| Posted: 8/4/2005 9:53:30 AM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 10:26:56 AM | |
Richard M. Ideal Rock Total Posts: 929 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2004 |
Widget, it's a beauty! It displays magnificent color, lovely translucence and a sharp well-centered complete star. Those are my personal criteria for judging both star ruby and sapphire. In my book it classifies as a real gem, not a wannabe! Congratulations!
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 10:26:56 AM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 11:14:33 AM | |
DiaDiva Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,252 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 10/7/2004 |
widget, your ruby is so amazing. The colour is totally luscious!
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 11:14:33 AM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 12:10:09 PM | |
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004 |
HI: Simply devine---looks so good I could eat it!!!!!cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off". |
| Posted: 8/4/2005 12:10:09 PM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 2:21:47 PM | |
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005 |
Oh Widget, what a gorgeous stone!!! I just love the color and can't wait to see it in it's finished form. Hmm.....do I forsee some type of antiquey setting?
Michelle |
| Posted: 8/4/2005 2:21:47 PM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 3:12:35 PM | |
glitterata Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,370 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2002 |
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I was admiring that stone on their website. So glad you get to enjoy it!
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 3:12:35 PM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 3:37:27 PM | |
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widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004 |
Thanks, everyone!! I'm actually suffering from separation anxiety right now because it's on it's way back to NY to be unmounted, checked over for any previously hidden "surprises", and get certified. I seem to be spending a lot of time just gazing at the pictures lately!  Michelle...I really don't know how I'm going to set it yet...I sort of waver between extremes: antique-y or organic. Glitterata...actually this little guy isn't listed on their website...it's been hiding in their vault, for some reason. (There are a couple of other ones listed that are similarly mounted, however) Thanks again, everybody...I'm so thrilled...  widget
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 3:37:27 PM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 7:25:20 PM | |
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002 |
Killer stone. Heart attack material. Rich, Independent GG Appraiser |
| Posted: 8/4/2005 7:25:20 PM | |
| P: 8/4/2005 10:58:49 PM | |
Art Nouveau Cut Rock Total Posts: 470 Last Post: 10/26/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2004 |
Widget, You have a winner here. What an amazing stone! Exceptional color, good crystal and a perfect star. You can't ask for more. You must be a good customer to get offered a stone from the vault. I would be interested to know your ideas for the setting. I can see this star ruby in a Deco setting, bezel around the center stone, pave halo with perhaps a scallop edge, or even an octagon halo. This must be very exciting for you to have this new addition to your already fabulous collection. AN
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| Posted: 8/4/2005 10:58:49 PM | |
| P: 8/5/2005 5:45:42 AM | |
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003 |
Date: 8/4/2005 7:25:20 PM Author: Richard Sherwood Killer stone. Heart attack material. Heart attack here too ! Well done ... too well done... lucky you 
Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian] |
| Posted: 8/5/2005 5:45:42 AM | |
| P: 8/5/2005 11:03:35 AM | |
yingh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 893 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/14/2004 |
Date: 8/5/2005 5:45:42 AM Author: valeria101 Date: 8/4/2005 7:25:20 PM Author: Richard Sherwood Killer stone. Heart attack material. Heart attack here too ! Well done ... too well done... lucky you Another victim of heart attack here! Dangerously beautiful... Don't drive with it for safety concerns... 
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| Posted: 8/5/2005 11:03:35 AM | |
| P: 8/5/2005 3:16:54 PM | |
Michael_E Cut Rock Total Posts: 331 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/19/2003 |
Widget, That is FANTASTIC ! I just love rubies and that one just plain takes the cake. It's going to be a tough one to get a setting to match that beauty. Have you got any ideas about the setting ? |
| Posted: 8/5/2005 3:16:54 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2005 2:04:49 PM | |
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Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005 |
Hi Widget, It's been a few days.....any ideas on a setting for this beauty yet? We are all patiently waiting.....
Michelle |
| Posted: 8/10/2005 2:04:49 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2005 2:37:34 PM | |
MINE!! Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,287 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 2/25/2005 |
A breathless... wow!
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| Posted: 8/10/2005 2:37:34 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2005 2:46:00 PM | |
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004 |
oh my widget that ruby is simply amazing. what a find. top notch indeed. wow.great pics too!
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| Posted: 8/10/2005 2:46:00 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2005 3:09:03 PM | |
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widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004 |
Hi, Catmom...thanks for asking! (Michael and AN, too..) I'm not even close to deciding. I've printed out REAMS of pictures of different things to show the designer...everything from lacy filigree to heavy clunky organic to 'deco-esque'. I do know that this little guy deserves something special...and this will be the first cabochon I've ever had mounted. I did decide to work with a (sort of) local designer because I really wanted to be on top of the whole process, and see it in person before I commit to a final design. The designer I'm thinking of does preliminary models in clay rather than wax (I think this means she hand forges her pieces rather than casts them...???). Anyway, I can see the "model" with the stones actually pressed into place so that I can get a better sense of what the finished ring will look like... I finally got word that it safely arrived back in NY yesterday. Whew....I was unnerved knowing it was wandering out there somewhere in USPS Land!  I have learned it looks fine unmounted (no previously hidden surprises) and that it's suitable for either bezel or prong setting. It's currently being "buffed up" (it wasn't shiny enough before??) and then off to the AGTA. So it will probably be a couple of weeks before I get it back in my hot little hands... I'll DEFINITELY keep y'all posted! widget
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| Posted: 8/10/2005 3:09:03 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2005 3:55:23 PM | |
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belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004 |
i can't wait to see what you decide widget can you post some of your ideas? maybe a just a few contenders from each 'genre"
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| Posted: 8/10/2005 3:55:23 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2005 4:49:42 PM | |
part gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,758 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/7/2004 |
Beautiful. I love how the star itself is red/pink and not white. Maybe that's what they mean by being a "red star" ruby? Most star rubies I don't care for but yours, mmmmm....
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| Posted: 8/10/2005 4:49:42 PM | |
| P: 8/10/2005 9:27:15 PM | |
fountainfairfax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,180 Last Post: 7/10/2006 Member Since: 2/4/2005 |
Widget, I didn't get the chance to post until today. That ruby is AMAZING!!!! It really does glow and heck yes, it needs a VERY special home! I can't wait to see what you decide & would love it if you could share some of the design process with us, as I'm always wowed by life of a custom piece from ideas to inception
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| Posted: 8/10/2005 9:27:15 PM | |
| P: 8/11/2005 10:58:33 AM | |
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widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004 |
Author: fountainfairfax Well, Ok...FF, Belle, AN, Catmom, etc etc..would love it if you could share some of the design process with us, as I'm always wowed by life of a custom piece from ideas to inception I'm driving myself crazy thinking about this...may as well 'share the madness' I'm going to start a thread in the jewelry forum to toss around a few ideas. Maybe by the time the stone gets back, I'll have narrowed down my thinking to just a few brilliant ideas! Thanks, everyone...I love your interest and support!! widget
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| Posted: 8/11/2005 10:58:33 AM | |
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