shape
carat
color
clarity

Paraiba YAGers

bludiva

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Sep 23, 2017
Messages
3,076
Thanks to @SouthernGent i have a little piece of yag rough thats getting chopped up mext week. I thought it might be fun for those of us working with Bryce on this to chat about the shapes and sizes we're deciding on.

I'm doing at least 2, one modified old mine and one hybrid portuguese/round that looks like a starburst.

Screenshot_20190330-081516_Google.jpg Screenshot_20190330-081447_Messenger.jpg
 

clumberlove

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Sep 22, 2018
Messages
279
I'm going for an elongated cushion to start. I was torn between 2 cuts, Akhavan's "aperture science" (picture 1) and Rand's "cut corners" (picture 2). I suggested Bryce choose the one he'd enjoy cutting most and went for cut corners. I would like to get some more cut, maybe make a set! Maybe a pair for earrings.
received_2275235799411734.jpeg
received_429476521133312.jpeg
 

bludiva

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Sep 23, 2017
Messages
3,076
I'm going for an elongated cushion to start. I was torn between 2 cuts, Akhavan's "aperture science" (picture 1) and Rand's "cut corners" (picture 2). I suggested Bryce choose the one he'd enjoy cutting most and went for cut corners. I would like to get some more cut, maybe make a set! Maybe a pair for earrings.
received_2275235799411734.jpeg
received_429476521133312.jpeg

Ooh! If i do another it'll be an elongated shape...those both look great! It was fun poking through that gem cutting database!
 

lovedogs

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jul 31, 2014
Messages
18,014
Omg im also going to get a cut corners stone (probably)! And a round. Love that cut!
 

SouthernGent

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Dec 5, 2018
Messages
425
I will be having two more cut myself - one for the wife and one for the daughter. My wife's will be a cushion/asscher shape and the daughter wants one "just like dad's". :mrgreen2:

thumbnail.jpg

Hopefully I will be shipping my stone off to David Klass within the next couple of days. I'm still waiting on a local jeweler to give me a quote, but based on his initial quote for that lab spinel I was about to have set I don't think there's any way he's going to come close to matching David's prices.
 

clumberlove

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Sep 22, 2018
Messages
279
I will be having two more cut myself - one for the wife and one for the daughter. My wife's will be a cushion/asscher shape and the daughter wants one "just like dad's". :mrgreen2:

thumbnail.jpg

Hopefully I will be shipping my stone off to David Klass within the next couple of days. I'm still waiting on a local jeweler to give me a quote, but based on his initial quote for that lab spinel I was about to have set I don't think there's any way he's going to come close to matching David's prices.

That's so sweet! I think your wife's will be lovely too, I have a soft spot for cushions and you can get some beautiful cuts.
 

clumberlove

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Sep 22, 2018
Messages
279
well here are mine... may need to part with one when they arrive b/c i've overspent lately but they're so pretty i want to keep them both and cut more.....

upload_2019-4-2_17-12-12.png

Gorgeous! At least there's enough rough that you can always get another cut ;)2
 

SouthernGent

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Dec 5, 2018
Messages
425
Nice. Bryce jumped right on it, didn't he?
 

bludiva

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Sep 23, 2017
Messages
3,076
Gorgeous! At least there's enough rough that you can always get another cut ;)2

he said i used about half of my slice up. i am still hoping i can find someone to cut the rest into melee but that needs to go on the backburner too =)
 

bludiva

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Sep 23, 2017
Messages
3,076
ugh...my phone! *felt a little pressure*

looking forward to seeing what else you all got and getting a look at these in real life!
 

lovedogs

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jul 31, 2014
Messages
18,014
My first piece is on the way! An 8mm round so I can check color and see what else I want him to cut :) hoping it can be a good side stone color for my faceted rainbow moonstone
 

lovedogs

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jul 31, 2014
Messages
18,014
@clumberlove what a wonderful finished stone! It's "cut corners", right? It's amazing!!!
 

clumberlove

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Sep 22, 2018
Messages
279
@clumberlove what a wonderful finished stone! It's "cut corners", right? It's amazing!!!

Yes, it's cut corners. I'm really excited to see it in person! Then to decide how to set it. I was thinking just doing silver as this is supposed to be a "cheap" project :whistle:
 

clumberlove

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Sep 22, 2018
Messages
279
mine is in my mailbox and its taking all my willpower not to go get it (even though I'm at work!)

Oh no, how terribly tempting! At least I can't just pop down to Warsaw :lol-2:
 

SouthernGent

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Dec 5, 2018
Messages
425
I didn't realize all of my YAG ladies were international celebrities. :mrgreen2:
 

lovedogs

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jul 31, 2014
Messages
18,014
Oh my godddddd. This freaking stone is just outstanding. Bryce hit it out of the park and the material is insane.

This is in kitchen/guest room lighting bc its nighttime here . Daylight pics tomorrow!

20190411_210325.jpg 20190411_211800.jpg 20190411_211817.jpg 20190411_211814.jpg
 

bludiva

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Sep 23, 2017
Messages
3,076
Oh my godddddd. This freaking stone is just outstanding. Bryce hit it out of the park and the material is insane.

This is in kitchen/guest room lighting bc its nighttime here . Daylight pics tomorrow!

20190411_210325.jpg 20190411_211800.jpg 20190411_211817.jpg 20190411_211814.jpg

yessss! i already regret selling my 2nd stone. :lol-2: but, trying to be a responsible adult.

curious to see what light you think it looks best in, i saw mine light up in a couple of conditions which was cool. enjoy!
 

clumberlove

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Sep 22, 2018
Messages
279
Oh my godddddd. This freaking stone is just outstanding. Bryce hit it out of the park and the material is insane.

This is in kitchen/guest room lighting bc its nighttime here . Daylight pics tomorrow!

20190411_210325.jpg 20190411_211800.jpg 20190411_211817.jpg 20190411_211814.jpg

Oh my! It looks great even in artificial lighting :kiss2: Now I'm excited for daylight pics :mrgreen2:
 
Be a part of the community Get 3 HCA Results
Top