A ruby, ruby, or a padparadscha?

[Indylady]

I just bought a 5mm round solitaire setting from LOGR that should be here in a week. I'd like to set a gem into it by December 12th, when I leave for a wedding. The ring is in 14k with upgraded diamonds. They never really asked me what color gold I wanted, though I asked for yellow, so I'm not sure if they've got it down. Regardless, here are the color swatches of the three gems I am considering.

First ruby; its a roval shape.

 

[Indylady]

Another ruby.

 

[Indylady]

Here's the padparadscha. I love the color, and it looks like padparadscha color to me.

 

[Indylady]

Here''s the setting I won. I am really pumped about this ring.

 

[D&T]

well for some reason the last two photo color remind me of this stone combined... although won''t fit your setting though...

http://www.artcutgems.com/item.php?item_id=554&page=10

 

[LD]

What setting? I can''t see a photo or link!

 

[chrono]

Date: 11/24/2009 3:56:13 PM
Author: LovingDiamonds
What setting? I can''t see a photo or link!

Invisible set?

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Oh, I recognize that pad sapphire. I liked the color too, but there seems to be zoning and a lot of inclusion..

 

[Stone Hunter]

Date: 11/24/2009 4:01:32 PM
Author: Chrono

Date: 11/24/2009 3:56:13 PM
Author: LovingDiamonds
What setting? I can''t see a photo or link!

Invisible set?

Yeah I don''t see the photo of the setting or the link to it either.

 

[chrono]

Date: 11/24/2009 4:07:12 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
Oh, I recognize that pad sapphire. I liked the color too, but there seems to be zoning and a lot of inclusion..

I can''t tell from the gem swatch; only that I see either smudges or those are inclusions.

 

[LD]

Date: 11/24/2009 4:11:11 PM
Author: Stone Hunter

Date: 11/24/2009 4:01:32 PM
Author: Chrono

Date: 11/24/2009 3:56:13 PM
Author: LovingDiamonds
What setting? I can't see a photo or link!

Invisible set?

Yeah I don't see the photo of the setting or the link to it either.

So D&T what are you seeing that we aren't? Is there a code to unlock this thread? Do we need to chant and walk backwards? Tell us what to do!

SZH - can you give us slightly bigger pictures? The first two rubies look (in order), too pink and too purple and I'm not seeing red but that could be because the swatches are too little. I like the colour of the Pad but again, it's so difficult to see. Can you disguise the stones somehow but still give us a bigger example?

 

[Indylady]

Sorry! Here''s the setting.

 

[D&T]

Date: 11/24/2009 4:14:47 PM
Author: LovingDiamonds

Date: 11/24/2009 4:11:11 PM
Author: Stone Hunter

Date: 11/24/2009 4:01:32 PM
Author: Chrono

Date: 11/24/2009 3:56:13 PM
Author: LovingDiamonds
What setting? I can''t see a photo or link!

Invisible set?

Yeah I don''t see the photo of the setting or the link to it either.

So D&T what are you seeing that we aren''t? Is there a code to unlock this thread? Do we need to chant and walk backwards? Tell us what to do!

SZH - can you give us slightly bigger pictures? The first two rubies look (in order), too pink and too purple and I''m not seeing red but that could be because the swatches are too little. I like the colour of the Pad but again, it''s so difficult to see. Can you disguise the stones somehow but still give us a bigger example?

lol...LD- no I don''t see her ring pics either, I''m just going off of SZH mentioning that its for a 5mm stone...lol so I don''t even know if SZ even needs a stone

 

[Indylady]

Ok, ok...I provide complete pictures!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 11/24/2009 4:13:54 PM
Author: Chrono

Date: 11/24/2009 4:07:12 PM

Author: MakingTheGrade

Oh, I recognize that pad sapphire. I liked the color too, but there seems to be zoning and a lot of inclusion..

I can''t tell from the gem swatch; only that I see either smudges or those are inclusions.

I''d link you, but I''m assuming Szh is trying to prevent a lurker from buying it, lol.

 

[Indylady]

Ruby

 

[chrono]

LD,
For me, I can’t see squat about the colour for stone 1; it’s just too small to even gauge the colour when I take into account the glare and scintillation.
Stone 2 is clearly very purple, without even a hint of red.
Stone 3: I see no orange, just pink with some hints of brown. Possibly clarity issues too.

Again, all 3 are based on these tiny eye challenged pictures.

 

[Indylady]

Last ruby.

 

[chrono]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but the 2 rubies do not strike me as rubies. I'm just not seeing the red in both stones. The first is rather pink and the second (ACS?) is quite purple. That said, I like the colour of the 1st stone. It's a very nice strong pink.

 

[Indylady]

Hehe, yes, I was trying to prevent a lurker from buying these gems. Also, I wanted an unbiased opinion based on color and I thought that the one precision cut gem of the bunch would be favored because its precision cut. All three are priced about the same.

ETA: I've decided I'm definitely getting the precision cut ruby (its the one that is round and more purple). I might as well let the cat out of the bag for that one. Its cut by Barry, and is the same ruby that Ltlfirecracker posted pictures of earlier this year. I'd would still love to hear if you all think of the other two, and if you might think that the two are worth getting as well.

 

[Indylady]

Date: 11/24/2009 4:30:51 PM
Author: Chrono
Please correct me if I'm wrong but the 2 rubies do not strike me as rubies. I'm just not seeing the red in both stones. The first is rather pink and the second (ACS?) is quite purple. That said, I like the colour of the 1st stone. It's a very nice strong pink.

Ltlfirecracker commented that it was much more red in person, though she did say that it was dark. I think these are both rubies. It seems to me that some will only give the label of a ruby to a top colored gem...I wouldn't classify either of these stones a pink sapphire, or a purple sapphire. There are dark tsavorites that are still called tsavorites, or other stones with modifiers that keep them from being their ideal color, but are still hold the same name as a top color stone would.

ETA: I do appreciate your opinion and honest feedback.

 

[FrekeChild]

I wouldn''t pay ruby or pad prices for any of those. Ditto Chrono. Sorry.

 

[Indylady]

Date: 11/24/2009 4:07:12 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
Oh, I recognize that pad sapphire. I liked the color too, but there seems to be zoning and a lot of inclusion..

Zoning? I did notice the inclusions but didn''t notice zoning. Maybe they are more apparent in the other shots? Since you know what know the stone it is, wouldn''t you say its a pretty good deal?

 

[Indylady]

Date: 11/24/2009 4:46:16 PM
Author: FrekeChild
I wouldn''t pay ruby or pad prices for any of those. Ditto Chrono. Sorry.

The prices are really reasonable! I know these aren''t top colors, but they''re colors I like in prices I can afford.

 

[Indylady]

D&T, that''s a pretty spinel!

 

[LD]

The mist has cleared! Thanks SZH!

Okey dokey well here''s my input for what it''s worth (about 2 cents!!!)

The ruby from ACS is lovely and I respect Barry''s opinion but honestly, I wouldn''t call this gem a ruby. It''s incredibly pretty but, for me, lacks the redness of a Ruby - but hey what do I know!!! I''m a bit of a ruby snob and insist my rubies are red so I''m the wrong person to ask on this one

The second ruby actually is, for me, a better colour, but there are clarity and cut issues with this one and honestly, it won''t look as nice in the setting as the one from ACS.

As for the Pad? Mmmmmm - I''d give that one a swerve. It has clarity issues AND I think that''s a burn mark and not a splodge of orange! I could be wrong though.

If the gemstone from ACS is a sapphire price and not a ruby price, I''d go for it.

 

[Indylady]

Thanks LD! My definition of a ruby is more flexible than others. However, I might have to actually see it in person before I can make a final decision. I will certainly post pictures once I get it in. Do you have any threads about your rubies? I think I''ve seen some pictures, but I would love to see a thread!

 

[LD]

No thread I''m afraid - sorry. I think I''ve posted my 6.5ct marquise cut somewhere. Let me know if you want to see a picture but I certainly don''t want to highjack your thread.

 

[Indylady]

Are these better? They''re about 4.5mm Burmese rubies. The color seems great but cuts seem terrible. I would be buying one.

 

[Indylady]

I would love to see a picture LD!