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Changing center stone from precious to semi precious?????

P: 4/12/2008 8:19:56 AM
b2b.amy Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 4/13/2008 Member Since: 4/11/2008	I'm looking to change my e-ring center stone. From: African Ruby 2.99cts 7.6mmx7.6mm SI Good Luster to: Pink Zircon 3.68cts 7.57mmx7.47mm VVS1 Excellent Luster Opinions? ETA: I'm having trouble figuring out how to attach photos. Any help with that would be great!
Posted: 4/12/2008 8:19:56 AM

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P: 4/12/2008 8:32:37 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Since zircon only has a hardness of 7.5, I wouldn't put one in a ring I planned to wear daily. A ruby is far harder. I would change to a pink sapphire if you want a pink stone since it has a hardness of 9, the same as the ruby. I might consider spinel (8), but I think sapphire is best. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 4/12/2008 8:32:37 AM

P: 4/12/2008 8:34:10 AM
b2b.amy Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 4/13/2008 Member Since: 4/11/2008	the ruby
Posted: 4/12/2008 8:34:10 AM

P: 4/12/2008 8:35:57 AM
b2b.amy Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 4/13/2008 Member Since: 4/11/2008	the zircon
Posted: 4/12/2008 8:35:57 AM

P: 4/12/2008 8:51:43 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	To be totaly honest, that zircon has a LOT of brown in it. Spinels are harder and come in such pretty colors. I'd consider a spinel, but you might have to buy a larger one and have it recut to fit your setting. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 4/12/2008 8:51:43 AM

P: 4/12/2008 10:33:23 AM
marcyc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,831 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2007	I agree on getting a sapphire or spinel - you can find them in many lovely shades of pink and they will hold up a lot better for daily wear. Zircon's are gorgeous but they are soft and their facets wear down with time. Sparkle On My Friends!
Posted: 4/12/2008 10:33:23 AM

P: 4/12/2008 1:32:14 PM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,221 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	why? movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 4/12/2008 1:32:14 PM

P: 4/12/2008 3:56:49 PM
violet3 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,797 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/18/2007	I think everyone is probably right about the wear and tear, but brown-ish or not, I LVE the color of that stone in the pic you posted! I can see why you are drawn to it - very unique! would you be comfortable having to replace it in some time?
Posted: 4/12/2008 3:56:49 PM

P: 4/12/2008 9:34:02 PM
tightropewalker Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/12/2008 Member Since: 4/1/2008	The pink stone delima. Boy I'm there with ya. I just ordered 2 pink zircons and a pink tourmaline. I love zircons, but will do pendants or earings with them, or just add them to my unmounted gem collection. I'm hunting for the perfect shade of pink sapphire for a ring myself. By the way I love the color of the one in the photo. It is gorgous. TRW
Posted: 4/12/2008 9:34:02 PM

P: 4/13/2008 3:41:56 AM
b2b.amy Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 4/13/2008 Member Since: 4/11/2008	Thank you all for your replies! Diamondseeker2006 - thank you for your advice! I working at a desk at day and take my rings off at all other times (washing hands, moving things, making dinner etc) so hopefully this will be okay for a stone of with 7.5 mohs. And it actually the brown/pink, "rose pink" colour of the stone that drew me to it! MaryC - As I mentioned above, I'm very cautious with my ring as it is so hopefully I won't hurt anything Movie Zombie - I am considering doing this as when we originally picked the stone for what we could afford, the Ruby was my favourite of my options. When I came across the current stone, although it is a "downgrade" in terms of the precious to semi precious stone ladder, I love colour and that the clarity means that I can see the asscher cut so beautifully . Violet3 - I agree, the colour DREW me into it! As I said above, I'm very careful with my rings, but if it came to replacing it later on, that would be something I'd do if it meant I could enjoy the stone everyday. Tightropewalker - I hope you find your perfect pink! I've found mine!
Posted: 4/13/2008 3:41:56 AM

P: 4/13/2008 10:45:54 AM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,221 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	i vote for a new setting for the 2nd stone then! if its simply set as a solitare you could alternate wearing them. or wear the 2nd one as a right hand ring. movie zombie ps i can see why you like the 2nd stone. "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 4/13/2008 10:45:54 AM

P: 4/13/2008 2:36:51 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Date: 4/13/2008 10:45:54 AM Author: movie zombie i vote for a new setting for the 2nd stone then! if its simply set as a solitare you could alternate wearing them. or wear the 2nd one as a right hand ring. movie zombie ps i can see why you like the 2nd stone. Ditto! I agree that it is really pretty! I'd just probably have it as a RHR, too. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 4/13/2008 2:36:51 PM

P: 4/13/2008 3:58:40 PM
Pandora II Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,272 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/3/2006	Date: 4/13/2008 3:41:56 AM Author: b2b.amy Thank you all for your replies! Diamondseeker2006 - thank you for your advice! I working at a desk at day and take my rings off at all other times (washing hands, moving things, making dinner etc) so hopefully this will be okay for a stone of with 7.5 mohs. And it actually the brown/pink, 'rose pink' colour of the stone that drew me to it! MaryC - As I mentioned above, I'm very cautious with my ring as it is so hopefully I won't hurt anything Movie Zombie - I am considering doing this as when we originally picked the stone for what we could afford, the Ruby was my favourite of my options. When I came across the current stone, although it is a 'downgrade' in terms of the precious to semi precious stone ladder, I love colour and that the clarity means that I can see the asscher cut so beautifully . Violet3 - I agree, the colour DREW me into it! As I said above, I'm very careful with my rings, but if it came to replacing it later on, that would be something I'd do if it meant I could enjoy the stone everyday. Tightropewalker - I hope you find your perfect pink! I've found mine! The term semi-precious is now obsolete and the "Code of Ethics and Principles of Fair Business Practices" of the American Gem Trade Association (a colored stone trade organization) instructs members to "avoid the use of the term "semiprecious" in describing gemstones", and they have purged that term from all their publications.
Posted: 4/13/2008 3:58:40 PM

P: 4/13/2008 9:46:10 PM
Imdanny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,831 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2008	Might as well. Semi-precious stones are very expensive these days. BTW, I like the ruby. It's my second favorite stone after diamond.
Posted: 4/13/2008 9:46:10 PM

P: 4/14/2008 10:51:36 AM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,221 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	well, since Pandora brought it up, i'm going to push it a bit: imo, all stones are <precious>. the attempt by marketing types to devalue stones, especially, color stones, has always irritated me. movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 4/14/2008 10:51:36 AM

P: 4/14/2008 12:06:25 PM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,338 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004	But I like them called semi-precious so that the prices stay low enough for me to buy them. Although the prices of these semi-precious gemstones have been going up the past few years anyway.
Posted: 4/14/2008 12:06:25 PM

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