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My afternoon with Richard Wise

P: 9/20/2008 6:47:19 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	I spent quite some time with Richard this afternoon. He took me through his jaw-dropping inventory (including a Kashmiri sapphire, a colour-change sapphire, and a pair of pigeon blood rubies). I'm considering a pair of red spinels and a Mahenge. Unfortunately for Richard, I can't make up my mind quickly where it comes to pricey items. I did leave with a pair of white and pink unmentionables. Ah, gem fix! "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/20/2008 6:47:19 PM

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P: 9/20/2008 7:15:02 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	PS. He has the best Paraiba I've ever seen, and I've seen a number. Sob. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/20/2008 7:15:02 PM

P: 9/20/2008 7:16:56 PM
colormyworld Ideal Rock Total Posts: 954 Last Post: 10/27/2009 Member Since: 8/30/2005	What a nice way to spend an early fall day. I am green with envy. I am quite confused though concerning the pink and white unmentionables. Does RW also sell underwear?
Posted: 9/20/2008 7:16:56 PM

P: 9/20/2008 7:34:02 PM
MonkeyPie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,579 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/23/2008	Date: 9/20/2008 7:16:56 PM Author: colormyworld What a nice way to spend an early fall day. I am green with envy. I am quite confused though concerning the pink and white unmentionables. Does RW also sell underwear? Hah! That's what I thought, too! But if they are gems, then I wanna seeeee!
Posted: 9/20/2008 7:34:02 PM

P: 9/20/2008 7:49:16 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,759 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Pink unmentionables? Lets see them!!
Posted: 9/20/2008 7:49:16 PM

P: 9/20/2008 7:51:07 PM
Pandora II Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,253 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/3/2006	If they're what I think they are then she can't show us them even if she wanted to - unless she wants to wear them to a wedding...
Posted: 9/20/2008 7:51:07 PM

P: 9/20/2008 8:26:51 PM
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004	HI: Oh Harriett! cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off".
Posted: 9/20/2008 8:26:51 PM

P: 9/20/2008 8:50:53 PM
Miranda Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,042 Last Post: 9/24/2009 Member Since: 2/18/2006	What fun! It sounds like you cannot go wrong, whatever you choose. Is it pushing it too far to ask how you will set "the gems who must not be named"? How large was the Kashmir?
Posted: 9/20/2008 8:50:53 PM

P: 9/20/2008 11:56:05 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Get your heads out of the gutter, especially CMW! Miranda, The Kashmir is 2+ carats, I believe. It's listed on Richard's site. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/20/2008 11:56:05 PM

P: 9/21/2008 6:59:30 PM
simplysplendid Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,607 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 11/19/2006	That must be so much fun! I went to the website to take a look at the kashmir and from the pics it seems rather silky. Does it look silky when you saw it in person? The opal boulder with red sprinkle caught my eye, did you see that when you were there?
Posted: 9/21/2008 6:59:30 PM

P: 9/21/2008 7:55:33 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	It's silky AND well-cut. I did see that opal, as well as one that looked liked the globe with green abd blue flashes. My favourites were a matched pair of pigeon blood rubies. I'll post the link when I get to a computer. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/21/2008 7:55:33 PM

P: 9/21/2008 9:30:33 PM
LtlFirecracker Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,003 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/29/2008	I love that new website. My BF is going to MA in a month and he said he could look for me. I told him that was not the same! Did you see all the rubies or just the pair?
Posted: 9/21/2008 9:30:33 PM

P: 9/21/2008 10:44:19 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	I fell in love with this pair of rubies, which looks way more beautiful in real life: http://www.rwwise.com/products/id%7C1067 Richard was kind enough to give me a lesson and so I had the pleasure of seeing all the rubies. Thanks, Richard! "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/21/2008 10:44:19 PM

P: 9/21/2008 10:51:40 PM
Eva17 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,005 Last Post: 9/25/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006	sounds like there were some shining moments in your weekend
Posted: 9/21/2008 10:51:40 PM

P: 9/21/2008 11:06:09 PM
Art Nouveau Cut Rock Total Posts: 470 Last Post: 10/26/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2004	Harriet, What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. You are very fortunate to have this opportunity. The Kashmir sapphire and the pair of unheated Mogok rubies sound pretty amazing. I bet the price tags are pretty prohibitive. I am just curious, how does the color of the pair of rubies compare to the pair of red spinels? Richard's description on his website represents the spinels as fushia. On my computer, they look mostly pure red. AN
Posted: 9/21/2008 11:06:09 PM

P: 9/21/2008 11:24:48 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 9/21/2008 10:51:40 PM Author: Eva17 sounds like there were some shining moments in your weekend Yes, and you'll be here this week, right? "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/21/2008 11:24:48 PM

P: 9/21/2008 11:28:48 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Date: 9/21/2008 11:06:09 PM Author: Art Nouveau Harriet, What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. You are very fortunate to have this opportunity. The Kashmir sapphire and the pair of unheated Mogok rubies sound pretty amazing. I bet the price tags are pretty prohibitive. I am just curious, how does the color of the pair of rubies compare to the pair of red spinels? Richard's description on his website represents the spinels as fushia. On my computer, they look mostly pure red. AN I was indeed. The rubies are darker in tone than the spinels. Unscientifically, I'd describe them as 'strawberry red.' "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/21/2008 11:28:48 PM

P: 9/22/2008 12:33:59 AM
LtlFirecracker Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,003 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/29/2008	Date: 9/21/2008 10:44:19 PM Author: Harriet I fell in love with this pair of rubies, which looks way more beautiful in real life: http://www.rwwise.com/products/id%7C1067 Richard was kind enough to give me a lesson and so I had the pleasure of seeing all the rubies. Thanks, Richard! I am in love with the 1.63ct one, it seems to have so much sparkle and life. Sounds like you at least tried to make lemonaide with the lemons you were handed this week
Posted: 9/22/2008 12:33:59 AM

P: 9/22/2008 12:39:31 AM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Yup. If only you could join your BF. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/22/2008 12:39:31 AM

P: 9/22/2008 12:47:55 AM
LtlFirecracker Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,003 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/29/2008	Someday I will get back to that side of the country....and hit up Boston and NYC again Hope you are enjoying being back in your own apt
Posted: 9/22/2008 12:47:55 AM

P: 9/22/2008 12:53:50 AM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Boy, am I ever. Let me know the next time you're in NY. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/22/2008 12:53:50 AM

P: 9/22/2008 10:23:06 AM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,205 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	i am indeed envious! while we did purchase my spess from richard, i've never met him!!!!!!! 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: 9/22/2008 10:23:06 AM

P: 9/22/2008 1:39:27 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	It was really quite a treat to meet Richard. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/22/2008 1:39:27 PM

P: 9/22/2008 10:03:04 PM
LtlFirecracker Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,003 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/29/2008	I will, same to you if you ever make it to S.D. area
Posted: 9/22/2008 10:03:04 PM

P: 9/22/2008 10:58:22 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	San Diego or South Dakota? The former, right? "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/22/2008 10:58:22 PM

P: 9/22/2008 10:59:57 PM
LtlFirecracker Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,003 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/29/2008	correct, San Diego
Posted: 9/22/2008 10:59:57 PM

P: 9/23/2008 8:28:52 AM
Richard W. Wise Cut Rock Total Posts: 348 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/16/2003	Harriett, It was a great visit. I always enjoy meeting with Pricescope members. Your knowledge, interest, and passion make it fun. Consider that you all have a standing invitation to visit and the next time you find yourselves in America's premier cultural resort, Lenox, in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts please call or just come by and introduce yourselves: Below is a link to the chamber of commerce. http://www.lenox.org Next time Harriett, hopefully you will have time to take a tour of the workshop. Oh, and I forgot to show you the flawless gem quality Colombian emerald crystal I bought in Bogata last December. Best, Richard W. Wise G.G., author, Secrets Of The Gem TradeThe Connoisseur's Guide To Precious Gemstones.
Posted: 9/23/2008 8:28:52 AM

P: 9/23/2008 11:06:44 AM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	Richard, Likewise. My in-laws are thinking of buying a B&B in Lenox, so I may very well be back. I hope the crystal will still be around then. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/23/2008 11:06:44 AM

P: 9/23/2008 12:31:44 PM
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006	I also saw this piece: http://www.rwwise.com/products/id%7C1151 Note the orange-pink combo. "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian)
Posted: 9/23/2008 12:31:44 PM

P: 9/25/2008 7:28:25 AM
Richard W. Wise Cut Rock Total Posts: 348 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/16/2003	Harriett, Thanks for the link. This was a bear of a ring to make, but when I first saw this Stephen Avery suite I thought, it has to be a ring so if you like the combination of red tourmaline and spessartite... Richard W. Wise G.G., author, Secrets Of The Gem TradeThe Connoisseur's Guide To Precious Gemstones.
Posted: 9/25/2008 7:28:25 AM

P: 10/18/2008 6:36:51 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Oh my goodness! I missed this. But now I know where I need to go on a little vacation!!! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 10/18/2008 6:36:51 PM

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