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Need some help from the Garnet experts..... |
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| P: 8/29/2008 9:12:36 PM | |
funtobewith Rough Rock Total Posts: 42 Last Post: 8/6/2009 Member Since: 6/26/2008 |
Thoughts on this Spess please? I am looking for a bright orange color, no brown tones. This one has "bubble" inclusions. The cut is a bit funky, which I kind of like. If I get it, it will go in the cushion LOGR setting (I'm joining the club!) 
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| Posted: 8/29/2008 9:12:36 PM | |
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There are 27 replies to this message. There are 27 replies on this page. |
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| P: 8/29/2008 9:22:56 PM | |
icekid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,555 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/17/2004 |
Cut looks great! Owning a stone from CWMNBN, I can vouch that his stones rock! I think the Tanzanian spess is known for these bubble inclusiuons, so as long as they're not distracting and the stone is priced accordingly- I'd go for it!
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| Posted: 8/29/2008 9:22:56 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 9:29:25 PM | |
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funtobewith Rough Rock Total Posts: 42 Last Post: 8/6/2009 Member Since: 6/26/2008 |
He says this is one of the cleanest he's seen. I am seriously loving the color, just want to make sure before I buy. Funny, that people can tell cutters from a picture.  It's almost like fingerprints.
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| Posted: 8/29/2008 9:29:25 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 9:31:10 PM | |
misspinky Ideal Rock Total Posts: 604 Last Post: 9/13/2009 Member Since: 7/5/2008 |
I'm no expert, but I think it's gorgeous!
"To love and be loved is like feeling the sun from both sides" |
| Posted: 8/29/2008 9:31:10 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 9:42:03 PM | |
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,318 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
The cut looks great and yes, Tanzanian spess is known for more yellowish with bubble-like inclusions. In this case, the inclusions look obvious to the eye. I do not know your tolerance but the stone is worth a look-see. And yes, I know who the cutter is as well, so it should not be a problem if it turns out that the stone is not agreeable to your taste.
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| Posted: 8/29/2008 9:42:03 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 9:50:01 PM | |
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funtobewith Rough Rock Total Posts: 42 Last Post: 8/6/2009 Member Since: 6/26/2008 |
Thanks, MissPinky! Chrono - Would the inlcusions hinder performance?
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| Posted: 8/29/2008 9:50:01 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 9:54:21 PM | |
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Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,318 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
No, the inclusions will hardly affect the performance of the stone because most of the bubbles look very small. However, I do see one particularly large bubble in the top left hand corner and that one would bother me personally.
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| Posted: 8/29/2008 9:54:21 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 10:13:43 PM | |
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funtobewith Rough Rock Total Posts: 42 Last Post: 8/6/2009 Member Since: 6/26/2008 |
I saw that larger bubble. Too bad it can't be covered....
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| Posted: 8/29/2008 10:13:43 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 10:33:08 PM | |
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005 |
I love the color though, and the funky cut!!
Michelle |
| Posted: 8/29/2008 10:33:08 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 11:10:20 PM | |
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funtobewith Rough Rock Total Posts: 42 Last Post: 8/6/2009 Member Since: 6/26/2008 |
Okay! I've asked him to send it to me! 
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| Posted: 8/29/2008 11:10:20 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 11:27:59 PM | |
Fly Girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,762 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2007 |
Date: 8/29/2008 11:10:20 PM He's quick. I was just there to look at your stone, and it's already gone. Glad it was you who got it.Author: funtobewith Okay! I've asked him to send it to me! Please post pictures when it arrives!
****** Life is a Journey, not a Destination. ****** |
| Posted: 8/29/2008 11:27:59 PM | |
| P: 8/29/2008 11:32:14 PM | |
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,923 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003 |
I have a nigerian spess from him. His work is pretty impressive. Make sure you post lots of pics when you receive it!
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| Posted: 8/29/2008 11:32:14 PM | |
| P: 8/30/2008 1:07:39 AM | |
LaurenThePartier Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,176 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 3/2/2004 |
Yay! I love it! Please post pics when you get a chance! I have a pinkish tourmaline on the way from him, and he's working on some sapphire rough for a colleague of mine and some lipstick red tourmaline for me! I have no idea how long it will take to be done, but I really love his work! *********************************************** |
| Posted: 8/30/2008 1:07:39 AM | |
| P: 8/30/2008 11:48:20 AM | |
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,217 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005 |
am i the only one that doesn't know who CWMNBN is? 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: 8/30/2008 11:48:20 AM | |
| P: 8/30/2008 12:31:33 PM | |
portia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 759 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 12/21/2004 |
MZ, you're not the only one... I'm also wondering who CWMNBN is. Love the spess color!
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| Posted: 8/30/2008 12:31:33 PM | |
| P: 8/30/2008 4:56:38 PM | |
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Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005 |
I don't know either.......
Michelle |
| Posted: 8/30/2008 4:56:38 PM | |
| P: 8/30/2008 6:56:59 PM | |
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icekid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,555 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/17/2004 |
ladies....... go to the 2nd page of Freke's "desparately seeking spinel" thread... and there is a hint eta- err crap, I take it back. Must have been taken down. Sorry 
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| Posted: 8/30/2008 6:56:59 PM | |
| P: 8/30/2008 6:57:06 PM | |
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movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,217 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005 |
AND IT APPEARS NO ONE IS GOING TO TELL US!!!! 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: 8/30/2008 6:57:06 PM | |
| P: 8/30/2008 8:36:07 PM | |
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innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,923 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003 |
MZ, You probably do know who he is. I think you bought a Mali garnet from him.
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| Posted: 8/30/2008 8:36:07 PM | |
| P: 8/31/2008 12:39:36 AM | |
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movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,217 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005 |
ah, oh, yes, i do know who it is....and i love my mali. i wish i could get a decent....notice i said decent not great....picture of it. i'd settle for a decent one. the little rascal isn't cooperating, though. thanks, innerkitten! 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: 8/31/2008 12:39:36 AM | |
| P: 9/1/2008 1:39:35 AM | |
GemRite Rough Rock Total Posts: 67 Last Post: 4/17/2009 Member Since: 8/19/2008 |
Nice fanta orange spessertine. Yeah it appears to be from Tanzania, the faceters refer to the small bubbles as sugar. I guess a reference to what it looks like. It is a nice color and a nice cut as well. I think it is a good stone as long as the price is good. I have seen some of the Tanzanian material come out clean and some with this type of inclusions. Just like the Nigerian Spess will have these spiderweb looking inclusions in them. A way of being able to tell the location of the material. A finger print. Nice stones.
John B.- Faceter |
| Posted: 9/1/2008 1:39:35 AM | |
| P: 9/1/2008 8:25:43 AM | |
Lady_Disdain Ideal Rock Total Posts: 896 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2008 |
I love those spess. I am in a serious debate with myself between one of those, a CWMNBN red tourmaline, a glowing sleeper or a pair of diamond studs. I know what the safe, classic answer is, but the alternatives are all so wonderful...
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| Posted: 9/1/2008 8:25:43 AM | |
| P: 9/1/2008 9:30:42 PM | |
Dogmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 298 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/6/2007 |
I LOVE the color and can't wait to see pics of your finished project!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France |
| Posted: 9/1/2008 9:30:42 PM | |
| P: 9/1/2008 10:19:53 PM | |
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innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,923 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003 |
Lady Disdain, what do you mean by glowing sleeper? BTW, I hate making choices like that too. I have so many things on my gem jewelry list.
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| Posted: 9/1/2008 10:19:53 PM | |
| P: 9/1/2008 10:28:37 PM | |
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Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,318 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
I presume Lady D's definiition of a glowing sleeper is a gemstone with fine silk (a sleepy look) that has a tendency to glow when viewed under low light conditions.
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| Posted: 9/1/2008 10:28:37 PM | |
| P: 9/1/2008 10:33:48 PM | |
lovegem Cut Rock Total Posts: 387 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/26/2007 |
I got a malaya garnet from this cutter. Impressive work.
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| Posted: 9/1/2008 10:33:48 PM | |
| P: 9/1/2008 10:34:34 PM | |
marcyc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,829 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2007 |
I love spessartite and the color of this one looks great. I can't wait to see pictures. And I am baffled about CWMNBN. 
 Sparkle On My Friends! |
| Posted: 9/1/2008 10:34:34 PM | |
| P: 9/2/2008 11:49:45 AM | |
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Lady_Disdain Ideal Rock Total Posts: 896 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/25/2008 |
Date: 9/1/2008 10:28:37 PM Author: Chrono I presume Lady D's definiition of a glowing sleeper is a gemstone with fine silk (a sleepy look) that has a tendency to glow when viewed under low light conditions. Exactly! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Posted: 9/2/2008 11:49:45 AM | |
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