A few new sparklies :)

[stepcutnut]

Today I received my 1) 1.04ct red spinel from finewater
2) .69ct half moon sapphire pair from the gem shoppe
3) 2.90ct Afghan Tourmaline from ACS
4) 2.21ct Chrome Tourmaline from ACS

Took a few quick pics-no sun today, the colors in person are very true to the pictures on the websites purchased from, but not in my pics!!!

 

[stepcutnut]

Gary's pic

 

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[FinewaterGems]

Hi Stepcutnut,

Thanks for the compliments - but that was Gary''s pic!

 

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[AmberGretchen]

OMG those are gorgeous - I especially LOVE the red spinel

What will you do with them?

 

[*Danielle*]

I love the last one. That stone is gorgeous!

 

[stepcutnut]

 

[geckodani]

Date: 12/8/2008 10:58:41 AM
Author: stepcutnut

Ooh ooh! Are you going to set them that way!? With the sapphire moons flanking the tourmaline!? GORGEOUS!!!

 

[stepcutnut]

More blue in person, than in the pics!

 

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Will work on better pics later

 

[stepcutnut]

Date: 12/8/2008 10:57:15 AM
Author: FinewaterGems
Hi Stepcutnut,


Thanks for the compliments - but that was Gary''s pic!

Thanks-got it changed

 

[stepcutnut]

Date: 12/8/2008 10:59:58 AM
Author: AmberGretchen
OMG those are gorgeous - I especially LOVE the red spinel

What will you do with them?

The red spinel is fabulous in person!!! Initially I was planning on a YG bezel pendant with WG diamonds by the yard chain-but am unsure now!

 

[stepcutnut]

Date: 12/8/2008 11:00:06 AM
Author: *Danielle*
I love the last one. That stone is gorgeous!

The Chrome Tourmaline has a wonderful cut and color in person-its gorgeous and has lots of sparkle!!!

 

[stepcutnut]

Date: 12/8/2008 11:01:20 AM
Author: geckodani

Date: 12/8/2008 10:58:41 AM

Author: stepcutnut

Ooh ooh! Are you going to set them that way!? With the sapphire moons flanking the tourmaline!? GORGEOUS!!!

Geko-that is the plan I do have 2 other white diamond pairs(step cut trills) and (faceted shields)that I want to see what they look like with the Chrome-but 95% sure the half moons will be set with the Chrome. Just need to decide what color gold I would like the Chrome set in

 

[stepcutnut]

Also wanted to thank Barry for the stone holder/pic-up, it will come in handy

 

[joflier]

Love the tourmaline with those halfmoons! That''ll look so cool!

 

[stepcutnut]

Date: 12/8/2008 11:20:52 AM
Author: joflier
Love the tourmaline with those halfmoons! That''ll look so cool!

Thanks joflier-I love them together! I know that the combo isn''t for everyone, but unique and colorful is perfect for me

 

[T L]

Beautiful stones. I love the tourmalines, especially the step cut one.

 

[stepcutnut]

Date: 12/8/2008 3:07:19 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Beautiful stones. I love the tourmalines, especially the step cut one.

TL-thanks, I am enjoying all of them so far The stepcut Afghan is so bright and lively, just need to decide how to set it!

Here's another new one-not sure if the Mauve Zircon should stay or go??? This is as bright as she gets, no sun today either!

 

[stepcutnut]

I find the color appealing, but the stone is not very refractive-really only around the edges! I think it is probably going back!!!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

SCN, congrats! Those are some gorgeous stones!!!!

 

[stepcutnut]

Date: 12/8/2008 3:29:53 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier
SCN, congrats! Those are some gorgeous stones!!!!

LTP-Thanks, I am lovely them!!! Just not sure about the zircon!?!?!

 

[Catmom]

Ooooooooo, gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 12/8/2008 11:27:20 AM
Author: stepcutnut

Date: 12/8/2008 11:20:52 AM
Author: joflier
Love the tourmaline with those halfmoons! That''ll look so cool!

Thanks joflier-I love them together! I know that the combo isn''t for everyone, but unique and colorful is perfect for me

Love that combo!!! I did something similar this summer. Sapphire center flanked with emeral sides. Love blue and green together.

 

[stepcutnut]

Thanks Catmom