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Green Tsavorite (again)

P: 3/6/2007 7:23:37 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Leon Mege found this stone for me. Thoughts? "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/6/2007 7:23:37 PM

There are 41 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 3/6/2007 7:35:34 PM
Sundial Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,590 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2005	Wow Harriet I don't know a thing about colored stones, but I love the color and shape of that beauty! Why does it look like there is a line across the stone though? I assume that must be something with the photograph.
Posted: 3/6/2007 7:35:34 PM

P: 3/6/2007 7:37:42 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 3/6/2007 7:35:34 PM Author: Sundial Wow Harriet I don't know a thing about colored stones, but I love the color and shape of that beauty! Why does it look like there is a line across the stone though? I assume that must be something with the photograph. Ditto to all. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 3/6/2007 7:37:42 PM

P: 3/6/2007 7:42:19 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	I don't know anything about coloured stones either! Leon said it was a bad picture. But, he'll have it in his hands tomorrow and we'll know more about the line then. Sundial, You don't know anything about coloured stones? But you have a pretty pink one! "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/6/2007 7:42:19 PM

P: 3/6/2007 7:42:28 PM
lisaC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 522 Last Post: 9/2/2008 Member Since: 6/2/2003	Read your other post and I also would prefer a squarish cushion. It's a lovely colour but just too long. your cartier trinity looks lovely as a rhr.
Posted: 3/6/2007 7:42:28 PM

P: 3/6/2007 7:44:54 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Thanks. It's so much fun too. I play with it constantly. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/6/2007 7:44:54 PM

P: 3/6/2007 7:48:25 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Harriet, do you have the dimensions for it? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 3/6/2007 7:48:25 PM

P: 3/6/2007 7:53:19 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	No, just the weight (3.43). "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/6/2007 7:53:19 PM

P: 3/6/2007 7:58:31 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,208 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Date: 3/6/2007 7:23:37 PM Author:Harriet Leon Mege found this stone for me. Thoughts? Its just stunning.. Ohhh I want one soooooooooo badly! LOL
Posted: 3/6/2007 7:58:31 PM

P: 3/6/2007 8:01:27 PM
Sundial Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,590 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2005	Date: 3/6/2007 7:42:19 PM Author: Harriet I don't know anything about coloured stones either! Leon said it was a bad picture. But, he'll have it in his hands tomorrow and we'll know more about the line then. Sundial, You don't know anything about coloured stones? But you have a pretty pink one! Thank you Harriet. I just let my jeweler bring in some pink sapphires that fit my RHR setting and chose the one I liked best. I am sure you can trust Leon's opinion completely.
Posted: 3/6/2007 8:01:27 PM

P: 3/6/2007 8:06:12 PM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,822 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	wowzers. I want one Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 3/6/2007 8:06:12 PM

P: 3/6/2007 8:08:55 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Hi Skippy, I always like "bumping" into you on my threads. You look so happy. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/6/2007 8:08:55 PM

P: 3/6/2007 11:25:39 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	Well, I say hubba hubba! Would love to see a few more pics before committing, but I'm sure Leon's not exactly going to pick a dog.
Posted: 3/6/2007 11:25:39 PM

P: 3/6/2007 11:40:59 PM
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004	Oh, my! I think that tsavorite is stunning!!!! If it's as bright and lively as its picture suggests, it should be incredible. I'll be curious to hear what Leon says after he's seen it in real life. I'd trust his judgement completely. Harriet...I'm really envious of you with this project. Ever since I saw Pokey's ring, I've dreamt of having Leon do one for me. Lucky you!! What fun! widget
Posted: 3/6/2007 11:40:59 PM

P: 3/7/2007 7:13:52 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	That truly is a yummy color Harriet. I know it's not square, but I think it could be truly stunning, more finger coverage too, if that's important. I'm curious, did you tell Leon you like squares better? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 3/7/2007 7:13:52 AM

P: 3/7/2007 7:37:16 AM
Pandora II Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,254 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/3/2006	Looks good too me - though I'd like to see more pics. I'm going for a longer cushion myself (although 2ct smaller than that one.)
Posted: 3/7/2007 7:37:16 AM

P: 3/7/2007 9:38:01 AM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	What weight should I go for? I don't want my rhr to overshadow my e-ring. Ellen, I forgot to. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/7/2007 9:38:01 AM

P: 3/7/2007 9:54:35 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 3/7/2007 9:38:01 AM Author: Harriet What weight should I go for? I don't want my rhr to overshadow my e-ring. Ellen, I forgot to. Well, I'm not real versed in colored gems, but I would think maybe you go more by diameter than ct. weight. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. You need to decide what your preferred size is, but at least you have your rounds dimensions to kinda go by. And about overshadowing your round, my opinion is, it would take quite a large stone, as in much larger than this one. For some reason, fancies can get away with being much larger than a round, at least in my opinion (but I've heard others say that as well), and I'm not a size gal per say. For instance, my round is 1.4, 7.25 diameter. I have an emerald cut Aquamarine ring I inherited that is about 5.25 cts. (don't know diameter). While it's personally too big for me, I could easily wear it, and it would look fine with my round. Does that make sense? And lol, you might want to give him a heads up on that, unless you fall in love with this stone. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 3/7/2007 9:54:35 AM

P: 3/7/2007 10:01:28 AM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 3/7/2007 9:54:35 AM Author: Ellen Date: 3/7/2007 9:38:01 AM Author: Harriet What weight should I go for? I don't want my rhr to overshadow my e-ring. Ellen, I forgot to. Well, I'm not real versed in colored gems, but I would think maybe you go more by diameter than ct. weight. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. You need to decide what your preferred size is, but at least you have your rounds dimensions to kinda go by. And about overshadowing your round, my opinion is, it would take quite a large stone, as in much larger than this one. For some reason, fancies can get away with being much larger than a round, at least in my opinion (but I've heard others say that as well), and I'm not a size gal per say. For instance, my round is 1.4, 7.25 diameter. I have an emerald cut Aquamarine ring I inherited that is about 5.25 cts. (don't know diameter). While it's personally too big for me, I could easily wear it, and it would look fine with my round. Does that make sense? And lol, you might want to give him a heads up on that, unless you fall in love with this stone. Hi Ellen, Going by diameter makes sense as different stones have different density. Darn, I was hoping you'd suggest a smaller stone so I can save some money. I've told Leon already. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/7/2007 10:01:28 AM

P: 3/7/2007 10:06:04 AM
starryeyed Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,587 Last Post: 10/5/2009 Member Since: 11/6/2006	Hi Harriet. That stone looks like it might be a nice one from the picture. I would ask LM about the clarity, brilliance, and zoning. In terms of the shape, if you are trying to re-create Pokey's ring, this isn't it. However the shape is very nice and it's probably a matter of whether this stone shape/size would look good on your hand. I suppose you could set it East-West or North-South. For our benefit, will you have him price the setting and the stone separately?
Posted: 3/7/2007 10:06:04 AM

P: 3/7/2007 10:13:49 AM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 3/7/2007 10:06:04 AM Author: starryeyed Hi Harriet. That stone looks like it might be a nice one from the picture. I would ask LM about the clarity, brilliance, and zoning. In terms of the shape, if you are trying to re-create Pokey's ring, this isn't it. However the shape is very nice and it's probably a matter of whether this stone shape/size would look good on your hand. I suppose you could set it East-West or North-South. For our benefit, will you have him price the setting and the stone separately? Hi Enabler, I'm not trying to re-create Pokey's, but the HW cushion micropave. Will do. PS. Please help me with my watch hunt. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/7/2007 10:13:49 AM

P: 3/7/2007 10:57:29 AM
starryeyed Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,587 Last Post: 10/5/2009 Member Since: 11/6/2006	Date: 3/7/2007 10:13:49 AM Author: Harriet PS. Please help me with my watch hunt. Hi Harriet. Sure. I love watches. I think I recall a Franck Muller Curvex with diamonds on a black strap for around $10K? Gorgeous. Watches can be such a personal thing. I think you should think about: 1. The size of your wrist and what size/shape watch would look good. 2. Your wardrobe and strap color. If you wear mostly black (as any NY'er does!), the black strap will be fine. Do you wear mostly black-based stuff in the summer too? If not, or if you find yourself wearing browns, perhaps a metal bracelet is more versatile. Or you could think about getting a "summer" strap. 3. If you stick with straps, find out what a replacement strap costs, and how available they are. I almost fell over when I went to get a replacement strap for my first Cartier. Hundreds of dollars and many weeks of waiting for the exact color I wanted. 4. What is your thickness tolerance for the case? 5. What functions are important to you? 6. You may be able to save some money by getting a stainless steel watch with diamonds, rather than WG. That FM is nice because it looks like it can be dressed up or dressed down. Have you tried it on? Have you stopped into Tourneau on Madison? I don't think they carry FM, but you may be able to try things on that are a similar size/shape to get an idea.
Posted: 3/7/2007 10:57:29 AM

P: 3/7/2007 3:46:45 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 3/7/2007 10:57:29 AM Author: starryeyed Date: 3/7/2007 10:13:49 AM Author: Harriet PS. Please help me with my watch hunt. Hi Harriet. Sure. I love watches. I think I recall a Franck Muller Curvex with diamonds on a black strap for around $10K? Gorgeous. Watches can be such a personal thing. I think you should think about: 1. The size of your wrist and what size/shape watch would look good. 2. Your wardrobe and strap color. If you wear mostly black (as any NY'er does!), the black strap will be fine. Do you wear mostly black-based stuff in the summer too? If not, or if you find yourself wearing browns, perhaps a metal bracelet is more versatile. Or you could think about getting a 'summer' strap. 3. If you stick with straps, find out what a replacement strap costs, and how available they are. I almost fell over when I went to get a replacement strap for my first Cartier. Hundreds of dollars and many weeks of waiting for the exact color I wanted. 4. What is your thickness tolerance for the case? 5. What functions are important to you? 6. You may be able to save some money by getting a stainless steel watch with diamonds, rather than WG. That FM is nice because it looks like it can be dressed up or dressed down. Have you tried it on? Have you stopped into Tourneau on Madison? I don't think they carry FM, but you may be able to try things on that are a similar size/shape to get an idea. Hey Starryeyed, 1. I have tiny wrists and like the tonneau shape. 2. Lawyer attire, so maybe no diamonds. 4. As thin as possible, 5. Basic functions. I tried the FM on at Bergdorf's and loved it. Btw, come over to my watch thread in "Jewelry pieces." Thanks! "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/7/2007 3:46:45 PM

P: 3/7/2007 3:51:24 PM
NYCsparkle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,278 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 7/23/2006	i that stone!!!
Posted: 3/7/2007 3:51:24 PM

P: 3/7/2007 4:45:26 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,442 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	OH I love that stone. Can't wait to see what Leon says. Linda ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 3/7/2007 4:45:26 PM

P: 3/7/2007 5:03:35 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	I want something more square. So ladies, that stone is up for grabs. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/7/2007 5:03:35 PM

P: 3/8/2007 7:31:16 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Is he looking for another one for you then? And did he say what that line is/was in the stone? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 3/8/2007 7:31:16 AM

P: 3/8/2007 7:56:13 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	He has another one on the way. No, he hasn't said anything more about this stone because I told him I didn't want it. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/8/2007 7:56:13 PM

P: 3/9/2007 8:42:55 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	FYI: That's a 3.23 ct, selling for $1,625 per ct. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/9/2007 8:42:55 PM

P: 3/9/2007 8:53:18 PM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,822 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	Date: 3/6/2007 8:08:55 PM Author: Harriet Hi Skippy, I always like 'bumping' into you on my threads. You look so happy. awe, Harriet, that is so sweet! I am usually very happy go lucky; that is what my fellow coworkers and friends say. heehee. Actually, that made my day. I am in love with Green Tsavorite; I so want one! I can't wait to see you Leon Mege ring!!! Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 3/9/2007 8:53:18 PM

P: 3/9/2007 8:58:24 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Hi Skippy, What's your secret? You may have to wait a whle to see my LM tsavorite ring -- I have very exact specifications for it. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 3/9/2007 8:58:24 PM

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