Haywood74
Shiny_Rock
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- May 1, 2008
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In a side by side comparison, what, in your opinion are the pros and cons of top notch Four Peaks amethysts vs. top notch JXR amethysts?
I have found an already faceted 4 Peaks piece that is pretty close to what I am looking for, however, I am considering the possibilities of a Georgia piece. In your opinion, would it be worth the time and added expense of trying to track down some JXR rough and then having it faceted to spec? Or, should I grab onto the Four Peaks piece and be happy I got it? Assuming a 20% finished cut yield as compared to the rough, are 30-50 ct pieces of top notch JXR rough readily available?
The finished amethyst I am looking for is something along the lines of a 8-10 ct. Asscher/Emerald cut or some variation of that type of cut, maybe a little smaller if need be.
I have found an already faceted 4 Peaks piece that is pretty close to what I am looking for, however, I am considering the possibilities of a Georgia piece. In your opinion, would it be worth the time and added expense of trying to track down some JXR rough and then having it faceted to spec? Or, should I grab onto the Four Peaks piece and be happy I got it? Assuming a 20% finished cut yield as compared to the rough, are 30-50 ct pieces of top notch JXR rough readily available?
The finished amethyst I am looking for is something along the lines of a 8-10 ct. Asscher/Emerald cut or some variation of that type of cut, maybe a little smaller if need be.