Advice on looking for a purple sapphire..

voce · Jul 7, 2018

@purplelover31 there is this 5.5mm sapphire on LoupeTroop for only $199!

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loo...tock-1-dot-02-ct-round-violet-purple-sapphire

Sorry, the first stone I gave a link to was too big and now this one has a surface inclusion and may be too small. But, I thought the color is fantastic and not overly dark like some of the other options.

purplelover31 · Jul 7, 2018

Thanks for the advice guys! I like the color but I don't want it to be too dark in my ring. How can you tell that it has a lot of inclusions? I didn't see much.

That color is nice voce but I agree its a little too small and the large inclusion is a turn off. Thanks for looking!

peacechick · Jul 12, 2018

What do you think of this purple sapphire?

https://thegemtrader.squarespace.com/purple-sapphire-the-gem-trader-rare-gems

It’s not round, but if you like the color, you can email and ask if he can source a round one for you, and what the price is likely to be.

princessandthepear · Jul 22, 2018

Gem shrinkage syndrome is real! how about a large gem for your hard earned money? This purple/blue sapphire popped up on Loupe Troop. https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones/ceylon-sapphire-3-dot-3-ct-oval-shaped . If you like this ask if it has certification like an AGL? Does it have a window or tilt window? What kind and where are inclusions or color zoning located? Is it heated? What kind of color shift does it have in natural daylight versus indoor lighting? Ask for an additional picture on the back of the seller's hand so you will get a good idea of the color it will be against skin.

voce · Jul 23, 2018

The one that princessandthepear linked looks to me like it has a window right in the center.

voce · Jul 27, 2018

https://www.etsy.com/listing/630787217/superb-purplish-lavender-spinel-192?ref=shop_home_active_3

This is a spinel, but it's about 7mm and I thought the lavender color looked pretty.

voce · Jul 27, 2018

This huge 5 ct lavender spinel is fun to look at. https://www.etsy.com/listing/595154744/purplish-lavender-spinel-504-carats?ref=shop_home_active_53

purplelover31 · Aug 24, 2018

Sorry, I've been busy, but I'm back on the search. Can I get an opinion on this stone: https://www.wardgemstones.com/purple-sapphire-6-9mm-round-1-34ct.html. I like the size, but the image isn't the best. I'm also not sure about purchasing from the London.

peacechick · Aug 24, 2018

purplelover31 said:
Sorry, I've been busy, but I'm back on the search. Can I get an opinion on this stone: https://www.wardgemstones.com/purple-sapphire-6-9mm-round-1-34ct.html. I like the size, but the image isn't the best. I'm also not sure about purchasing from the London.

Would not buy it based on that photo, there appears to be a giant tilt window which is not acceptable for that price imo.

peacechick · Aug 24, 2018

How about this one from Carat Zone? You’ll have to ask for more photos, the cut doesn’t look perfect either but it’s a lot cheaper!

https://etsy.me/2o4UNtf

Hivona · Aug 24, 2018

https://www.earthstreasury.com/prod...by=price&filter_color=purple&filter_cut=round

Some more possibilities!

princessandthepear · Aug 24, 2018

@Hivona shows a 1.19 ct blue-purple sapphire round for under $1,000.000 I believe this was what your original requirements were. The gem is sleepy though. It will not be as sparkly of a gem as some of the others she shows are, which is why it is below $1,000.00.
Have you thought of asking someone like Dana at Mastercuts is they could work with you and maybe source a gem for you?

Rare gem lover · Aug 25, 2018

Master cut gems may have some! Saw these on FB. More lavender than purple but I loved them!

peacechick · Aug 25, 2018

Rare gem lover said:
Master cut gems may have some! Saw these on FB. More lavender than purple but I loved them!

These are simply gorgeous. Perfectly blue-purple to my eye!

Bron357 · Aug 26, 2018

This one is 2.7 carats but it could be recut better.

purplelover31 · Aug 26, 2018

Thanks for all the advice guys! I'm going to send a message to Mastercuts and see if its possible to source a stone from them.

purplelover31 · Dec 5, 2018

Hi all! I'm still searching for a sapphire and was hoping to get an opinion on this stone.
https://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/1.56ct-ceylon-round-color-change-sapphire-u8899-/
It looks a little odd to me in the front but otherwise it looks okay, but I'm no expert.

lmyracle · Dec 7, 2018

Did you see this?

https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/Gemobses...MSMT&utm_term=so.smt&share_time=1544170452000

purplelover31 · Dec 8, 2018

lmyracle said:
Did you see this?

https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/Gemobses...MSMT&utm_term=so.smt&share_time=1544170452000

Very pretty! But I'm looking for more of a bluish purple, that one is a little too pink for me. Thanks

shinyrocks · Dec 8, 2018

purplelover31 said:
Hi all! I'm still searching for a sapphire and was hoping to get an opinion on this stone.
https://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/1.56ct-ceylon-round-color-change-sapphire-u8899-/
It looks a little odd to me in the front but otherwise it looks okay, but I'm no expert.

It seems a little expensive for one in this size range, and the Natural Sapphire Company doesn't exactly have the best reputation around here. Seems like you could find a nice one for less money.

purplelover31 · Dec 8, 2018

shinyrocks said:
It seems a little expensive for one in this size range, and the Natural Sapphire Company doesn't exactly have the best reputation around here. Seems like you could find a nice one for less money.

Yes the price is a bit more than what I wanted to spend, but I'm set on a round stone and they seem difficult to find in this color unfortunately.

Jbows · Dec 8, 2018

Did you see Rioux Rocks recent picture on Instagram? GORGEOUS!

PinkAndBlueBling · Dec 8, 2018

Jbows said:
Did you see Rioux Rocks recent picture on Instagram? GORGEOUS!

Josh is awesome and so are his stones! This one is luscious!

Shijitake · Dec 9, 2018

I don't know how picky you are about well cut it is but

https://www.gemselect.com/sapphire/sapphire-473174.php

https://www.etsy.com/listing/653168...rch_query=purple+sapphire&ref=sr_gallery-1-41

https://www.etsy.com/listing/579568...uery=purple+sapphire&ref=sr_gallery-2-6&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/643397...ery=purple+sapphire&ref=sr_gallery-2-15&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/561763...rch_query=purple+sapphire&ref=sr_gallery-2-23

Sorry if someone already posted these.

lovedogs · Dec 9, 2018

Shijitake said:
I don't know how picky you are about well cut it is but

https://www.gemselect.com/sapphire/sapphire-473174.php

https://www.etsy.com/listing/653168...rch_query=purple+sapphire&ref=sr_gallery-1-41

https://www.etsy.com/listing/579568...uery=purple+sapphire&ref=sr_gallery-2-6&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/643397...ery=purple+sapphire&ref=sr_gallery-2-15&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/561763...rch_query=purple+sapphire&ref=sr_gallery-2-23

Sorry if someone already posted these.

The last one you posted is not a sapphire, it's cz. And the other vendors are not trusted, and likely enhance photos. It's important to be really careful with vendors that are unknown, because many enhance photos or aren't honest about treatments and/or inclusions.

Shijitake · Dec 9, 2018

Hmm, didn't notice that. And I thought etsy are mostly trusted sellers. The first one is pretty though, I think.

lovedogs · Dec 9, 2018

Shijitake said:
Hmm, didn't notice that. And I thought etsy are mostly trusted sellers. The first one is pretty though, I think.

No, unfortunately Etsy is hit or miss. The first one is a nice color, but with the huge window will probably be lifeless in person.

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