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Need cheap blue stone- where can I get one? |
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| P: 2/8/2006 7:54:38 AM | |
Logan Sapphire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,131 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/5/2003 |
My sister is starting to finally get the jewelry fever  ! She is in the hunt for a replacement pendant (after she lost the one I gave her for being my maid of honor  ) and a sapphire/diamond three stone ring. She knows she wants the center stone to be a blue sapphire, but she's torn btwn a pear and a round, and she thinks she wants diamond baguettes. Basically, she's not sure what she will want in the end, and so I suggested that she get a cheap round blue stone and a cheap pear blue stone that we can take around to stores and drop into settings so she can get an idea of what it might look like. I did this with my yellow sapphire pear and ended up with a setting that I never would have imagined I would go for, until I saw it in the actual setting. So, my question is, where can she buy inexpensive stones (they don't necessarily have to be sapphire or natural, as long as they look similar to a blue sapphire)? Are there are any vendors or online stores that can help a poor newbie out?
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| Posted: 2/8/2006 7:54:38 AM | |
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| P: 2/8/2006 8:10:17 AM | |
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003 |
Inexpensive sapphire would not look all that great, and may not do justice the the rings. Just an idea. Isn't it common that jeweler would have stones in stock to 'try out' ? That costs $0. Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian] |
| Posted: 2/8/2006 8:10:17 AM | |
| P: 2/8/2006 8:23:15 AM | |
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Logan Sapphire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,131 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/5/2003 |
Thanks! Excellent idea! I'm going to check him out right now.
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| Posted: 2/8/2006 8:23:15 AM | |
| P: 2/8/2006 8:35:26 AM | |
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004 |
dare i say it... if you want *cheap* and not necessarily real  ... you can try ebay
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| Posted: 2/8/2006 8:35:26 AM | |
| P: 2/8/2006 9:28:49 AM | |
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
http://www.jamminggems.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi/index.html
........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 2/8/2006 9:28:49 AM | |
| P: 2/9/2006 11:35:45 AM | |
Mokey Cut Rock Total Posts: 371 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
Hi. This is my first post. I have also been looking for some "cheap" gems to try out to see if I like them and just for fun. My question is for strmdr, about the link you provided, are they a good company. I would assume so since you posted the link, but have you personally ordered from them? Thanks.
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| Posted: 2/9/2006 11:35:45 AM | |
| P: 2/9/2006 11:52:00 AM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
Date: 2/9/2006 11:35:45 AM Author: Mokey Hi. This is my first post. I have also been looking for some 'cheap' gems to try out to see if I like them and just for fun. My question is for strmdr, about the link you provided, are they a good company. I would assume so since you posted the link, but have you personally ordered from them? Thanks. I haven't but a member of my family with my help did and I saw what they got. Everything was as advertised and delivered as promised. Don't expect top grade natural gems at those prices but they were decent commercial quality at a low price on the natural ones. Same with the settings they are typical high production low cost settings. For a fun ring or something like earrings and just to look at stones they are kewl :} The settings aren't up too e-ring quality and wear. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 2/9/2006 11:52:00 AM | |
| P: 2/9/2006 2:19:59 PM | |
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Mokey Cut Rock Total Posts: 371 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
Thanks so much for the reply! I know they can't be TOP quality for that price, but something fun and colorful! I also like that they are nice sized stones, not just tiny little ones like a lot of places have. Thanks for the link I will definitely be ordering.
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| Posted: 2/9/2006 2:19:59 PM | |
| P: 2/10/2006 4:36:13 PM | |
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strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003 |
Date: 2/9/2006 2:19:59 PM Author: Mokey Thanks so much for the reply! I know they can't be TOP quality for that price, but something fun and colorful! I also like that they are nice sized stones, not just tiny little ones like a lot of places have. Thanks for the link I will definitely be ordering. kewl report back with how it goes and dont forget some pictures :} ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K |
| Posted: 2/10/2006 4:36:13 PM | |
| P: 2/10/2006 4:44:19 PM | |
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Mokey Cut Rock Total Posts: 371 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
I definitely will. I ordered an amethyst ring and a blue topaz ring. They are each a huge oval, so they should be pretty. I also just got a really beautiful peridot ring from my sister in law. I have loved that ring for many years and have actually told her I wanted it left to me in her will.....jokingly of course. She sent it to me for my birthday, she taped it inside of a card...I know! It made it here though, I'll post some pics of that one too. Thanks for the interest.
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| Posted: 2/10/2006 4:44:19 PM | |
| P: 2/11/2006 5:46:59 PM | |
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Friendly reminder about description for this board: <Discuss all other [than diamonds] types of natural gemstones. Post pics of your favorite gemstones and favorite cutting styles.> Thank you. Pricescope |
| Posted: 2/11/2006 5:46:59 PM | |
| P: 2/13/2006 11:55:39 AM | |
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Mokey Cut Rock Total Posts: 371 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
I thought we were talking about natural gemstones. I mentioned peridot, amethyst and blue topaz. Am I wrong in assuming that these are natural gemstones or were you referring to someone elses posts? I don't want to ruffle any feathers, just wanted to share some pretties. Thanks, Mokey
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| Posted: 2/13/2006 11:55:39 AM | |
| P: 2/13/2006 12:02:49 PM | |
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Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Date: 2/13/2006 11:55:39 AM Author: Mokey peridot, amethyst and blue topaz. Am I wrong in assuming that these are natural gemstones or were you referring to someone elses posts? All your stones have passed the ID test Mokey, i was not referring to any of them at all. Pricescope |
| Posted: 2/13/2006 12:02:49 PM | |
| P: 2/13/2006 12:06:02 PM | |
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Mokey Cut Rock Total Posts: 371 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
O.K. Good to know! Thanks for the reply. Now, how do I resize pics if I don't have photo shop? Is there a thread for this? Thanks so much for all the help.
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| Posted: 2/13/2006 12:06:02 PM | |
| P: 2/13/2006 12:22:22 PM | |
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Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
We are working on the picture optimization and posting system to make it as easy as possible. Takes time but it's on our list. Pricescope |
| Posted: 2/13/2006 12:22:22 PM | |
| P: 2/13/2006 12:22:55 PM | |
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Mokey Cut Rock Total Posts: 371 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
I learned how to post. So here is my peridot ring from my sister in law. I just love it. Thought I would share. Thanks again for the help pricescope admin. Mokey
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| Posted: 2/13/2006 12:22:55 PM | |
| P: 2/13/2006 1:50:29 PM | |
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Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Very nice! Do you have any profile pictures? Pricescope |
| Posted: 2/13/2006 1:50:29 PM | |
| P: 2/13/2006 2:01:02 PM | |
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Mokey Cut Rock Total Posts: 371 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
I do. Thanks for asking.
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| Posted: 2/13/2006 2:01:02 PM | |
| P: 2/13/2006 2:02:23 PM | |
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Mokey Cut Rock Total Posts: 371 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
One more. Sorry they are so blurry.
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| Posted: 2/13/2006 2:02:23 PM | |
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