AJS Gems vs Simply Sapphires

[emotionalbutterfly]

Hi I am looking for a square cushion blue sapphire for an ering. I found 1-2 stones that I may be interested in on both sites. Can anyone post their experiences with each vendor? Thanks

 

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I''ve purchased stones from AJS Gems twice, and was very pleased with their service.

The first time I ordered a bi-colored tourmaline which I decided to return. It was painless, with no questions asked.

I later bought a small pair of pink sapphires from them. They were lovely, and actually much brighter and prettier in real life than their pictures.

I''d highly recommend them...

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[MJO]

Hello Emotionalbutterfly,

I have not had any dealings with Simply Sapphires but have heard good things about them. I have had many dealings with AJS Gems and feel very strongly about their wonderful service, honesty and return policies. I have bought quite a few very high end stones from them including tsavorites, mandarin garnets, spinels, blue zircons, etc. I have kept 90% of the stone I have ordered. The thing I love iis the no hastle retun policy. The stones I returned were OK and well priced, but not exactly what I was looking for. They took them back with no questions asked. Both Arnold and Rung are very helpful. I recommend you email them and have them give you their honest oppinion on the stone compared to others on their website and in general.

Regards,
Maurice

 

[legylauren]

HI Maurice

You seem to know about copper bearing Paraiba Tourmalines from Mozambique. My Fiance and I are considering a 5 carat vvs and we can''t find a good price guide... any suggestions.

 

[MINE!!]

Legy, I recommend starting a new thread for this question, I am sure that Maurice and quite a few others would LOVE to talk about Pariabias!! ESPECAILLY IF we can post some yummy neon eye candy!!

 

[MJO]

Hi Legylauren,

The price is dependent on the stone. My opinion if it looks like the best of the Brazilian Paraiba from the original find with superb cutting, It would be $5,000 - $7,500 per carat for a 5 or so carat stone. If it is a less vivid stone or a little poorer cutting the range is $500 - $5,000 per carat. If it is pale stone it isn''t worth more than $25 - $50 per carat. Everything depends on the beauty of the stone.

Regards,
Maurice