Adamant Gems & Asia lounges

[Tsavomn]

Hello all. After a long layoff. I got the itch to buy again. Exactly for what I'm debating. I came across these two companies. Both seem high end. Asia Lounges seems to be higher priced.

Just wondering if anyone here has bought from them. If so. Like to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

 

[Autumn in New England]

Hello all. After a long layoff. I got the itch to buy again. Exactly for what I'm debating. I came across these two companies. Both seem high end. Asia Lounges seems to be higher priced.

Just wondering if anyone here has bought from them. If so. Like to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

I have not made a purchase from either, but I've long admired Asia Lounges. Their prices are high for sure, but the quality (and size!) of some of their gems is impressive. My one gripe would be that they have such limited stock. I did inquire about a red spinel ring once, but it had sold. It was museum worthy, IMO. I still mourn that one. lol

 

[ShinyPink]

People here love Adamant! I've never purchased from them, but they have beautiful stones!

 

[toomuchB]

I've chatted with Adamant and they were so, so helpful and passionate even though I ended up not buying.
I think several here have had good experiences with them.

I'm case you want to see a list of dealers, here is a long thread:

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I understand the 'high end vibe' you are attracted to. Those who ooze higher end vibes off the top of my head:
Yavorskyy / ivynewyork (if you have Instagram, they post incredible pieces)
Leibish (colored diamonds, Zambian emeralds)
John dyer
As you mentioned, Adamant and Asia Lounges

Slightly less higher end vibe but plenty good quality stock, often fairer pricing, off the top of my head:
Finewater
Thegemtrader (has unlisted stock)
Cecile Rayleigh designs on etsy
Jeff Davies
Moregems
Jeff white
Africagems

 

[toomuchB]

Sorry, I know you asked about two specific vendors but I saw these two and these are impressive even considering John Dyer's high bar. Not cheap. One fluorescent peach (aka 'dragon garnet') and another pink/purple. The cut is not everyone's cup of tea. Just sharing for fun, I hope I am not being annoying

 

[VividRed]

Sorry, I know you asked about two specific vendors but I saw these two and these are impressive even considering John Dyer's high bar. Not cheap. One fluorescent peach (aka 'dragon garnet') and another pink/purple. The cut is not everyone's cup of tea. Just sharing for fun, I hope I am not being annoying

These prices are ridiculous, like 3-5x
…what is happening?

 

[toomuchB]

These prices are ridiculous, like 3-5x
…what is happening?

John Dyer is known for having premium prices for his cutting. Branding.
His stuff sells, take a look at his site, sold stuff is also listed with prices.
Kind of like Richard Homers famous concave cuts.
At least that's my understanding.
Not recommending those stones, just eye candy.