Catch all thread - talk or better yet show us

[minousbijoux]

Just for fun, I bought an antique ring online for $45. The seller said the metal was unmarked and they didn't know what the stones were. I could tell by the prongs/setting that the metal was likely gold and, at worst, paste gems. To my surprise, once I cleaned off about 80 years of grime (and I mean GRIME), I discovered I had a brilliant little ring with a half carat Vvs1 transitional diamond and two bright, exceptionally clean, natural emeralds almost the size of the diamond in 14k! Best $45 I've spent all year

First pic is the image from the seller. Second is under artificial lighting at the grocery store. Third is sun through a window. Doin' a little happy dance!

So cool! Score!!!! Congrats on your good eye.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Posted this in SMTB but thought I'd add it here too since the main star is a rose quartz cab.

 

[mochiko42]

New 5.89ct (11.7mm) aquaprase from Barry.

 

[Sabrina31]

Mochiko its so pretty, how are you thinking about setting it?

 

[Rfisher]

New 5.89ct (11.7mm) aquaprase from Barry.

Ooh pretty, mochiko42 !
You got the one I missed out on!
I got this one instead:

I think the higher dome ones- like yours- look so much better tho.....

 

[mochiko42]

@Rfisher your one looks lovely! I can see it set East-West in a sleek, minimal setting. Yum! What is the size again?

The one I have has quite a high dome. I'm planning to set it in yellow gold.

 

[Rfisher]

Mochiko42-
It's slightly smaller at 5.24 Ct /12.1x10.4mm. It is slightly included off to one corner, but nothing that bothers me.
Yes- a sleek low e/w setting would suit this stone well!

 

[lilmosun]

Wow...I have some catching up to do But I'll start by commenting on the gorgeous rose quartz cab pendant and beautiful aquaprase stones (can't wait to see how you ladies set them!).

 

[Rfisher]

This 9.2 x 10.5 x 7 emerald cab found its way to me, thanks to a lovely PS'er.

 

[Bluegemz]

This 9.2 x 10.5 x 7 emerald cab found its way to me, thanks to a lovely PS'er.

Love this! I've not seen such a sweet emerald heart before. Do you have a design in mind already?

 

[NKOTB]

New garnet from Dan Stair.

 

[Bluegemz]

New garnet from Dan Stair.

I'm astonished by the light color of it. I've never seen a garnet quite like it before. Beautiful!

 

[minousbijoux]

New garnet from Dan Stair.

Is it a Leuco?

 

[NKOTB]

Is it a Leuco?

Yep!

 

[Burmesedaze]

Online purchases. Tourmalines from woweezowee on LT and purple garnets from Gemrock Auctions.

 

[Rfisher]

Love this! I've not seen such a sweet emerald heart before. Do you have a design in mind already?

Thank you Bluegemz!
I actually do have an inspiration setting in mind- I posted it in the "show me your profile" thread. So I now struggle on being inspired, and not copying- because I think it's pretty much perfect as is.

 

[chatoyancy]

Purchases from the gem and mineral shows in Spruce Pine, NC.
1. The first two pics are of a lavender spinel from Sri Lanka (1.47 carats). It looks different in every light. It goes from lavender to blue to gray.
2. I finally found a Pakistani peridot. Yay! It's 3.46 carats.
3. Pair of chrysoberyls I had set in 14kwg earrings. They are a little greener than than the chrysoberyl I bought in December.
4. Minty beryl. It's small (78 carats), but I love the cut and color.

 

[arabella]

I received this red spinel ring as a gift from my family for completing my master's degree a while back. It came from a trusted local jeweler who specializes in colored stones. Last time I was in, he had a gigantic paraiba ring on display. I try to stay away from there because everything is too tempting and I have little-to-no self control Everyone knew I have been lusting after a red-red spinel and this one is just what I wanted. I hated photographing it though - my phone tended to give it more pink than it has. Hopefully these pics work...I am on said phone.

 

[Bluegemz]

I received this red spinel ring as a gift from my family for completing my master's degree a while back. It came from a trusted local jeweler who specializes in colored stones. Last time I was in, he had a gigantic paraiba ring on display. I try to stay away from there because everything is too tempting and I have little-to-no self control Everyone knew I have been lusting after a red-red spinel and this one is just what I wanted. I hated photographing it though - my phone tended to give it more pink than it has. Hopefully these pics work...I am on said phone.

Really love the style of it. Beautiful, clean lines and a lovely stone. I think it strikes a wonderful balance between modernity and sentimentality. Congrats on getting your degree!

 

[elle_71125]

I received this red spinel ring as a gift from my family for completing my master's degree a while back. It came from a trusted local jeweler who specializes in colored stones. Last time I was in, he had a gigantic paraiba ring on display. I try to stay away from there because everything is too tempting and I have little-to-no self control Everyone knew I have been lusting after a red-red spinel and this one is just what I wanted. I hated photographing it though - my phone tended to give it more pink than it has. Hopefully these pics work...I am on said phone.

I love it! That is a gorgeous red and I love the classic design! I need some stats. It looks like a pretty decent size.
It's a good thing I don't have any great CS jewelers in the area because I don't think I could handle being tempted by this kind of gorgeousness on the regular.

Oh, and congrats on completing your masters.

 

[mochiko42]

Congrats on completing your masters! I love the red red red of your spinel. The setting is perfect to let the center stone stand out.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I received this red spinel ring as a gift from my family for completing my master's degree a while back. It came from a trusted local jeweler who specializes in colored stones. Last time I was in, he had a gigantic paraiba ring on display. I try to stay away from there because everything is too tempting and I have little-to-no self control Everyone knew I have been lusting after a red-red spinel and this one is just what I wanted. I hated photographing it though - my phone tended to give it more pink than it has. Hopefully these pics work...I am on said phone.

This beauty deserves it's own thread. Gorgeous color!

 

[canuk-gal]

This beauty deserves it's own thread. Gorgeous color!

WOT she said! You bet!!!

cheers--Sharon

 

[chatoyancy]

Lovely spinel! Congratulations on completing your masters degree!!

 

[ilovegemstones]

Congratulations Arabella!
Today I was playing around with an old blue/pink bicolour sapphire ring. It is tiny but I like the colour a lot. View attachment 508262 View attachment 508262

 

[Keeliamira]

Arabella, the color of your spinel is scrumptious! Huge congrats on conquering grad school!!

Ilovegemstones what a sweet combination between the pink and the blue. It looks great with your other gorgeous sapphire and I adore the engraving on your rings!

So this strand of beads arrived today and I am at a loss to figure out what the heck they are. The eBay photos made their color appear to be close to dark oily jade and the antique dealer I purchased them from had them listed as jade. The spacer beads test as 14k. There are no visible bubbles or particular crystalline structure. There is some variation color from bead to bead and the best description I can give them is indocolite color. No uv reaction and they scratch glass. Any guesses?

 

[thorstedswife]

My natural green tourmaline 2ct pear w/1ct diamonds .

 

[Bluegemz]

Arabella, the color of your spinel is scrumptious! Huge congrats on conquering grad school!!

Ilovegemstones what a sweet combination between the pink and the blue. It looks great with your other gorgeous sapphire and I adore the engraving on your rings!

So this strand of beads arrived today and I am at a loss to figure out what the heck they are. The eBay photos made their color appear to be close to dark oily jade and the antique dealer I purchased them from had them listed as jade. The spacer beads test as 14k. There are no visible bubbles or particular crystalline structure. There is some variation color from bead to bead and the best description I can give them is indocolite color. No uv reaction and they scratch glass. Any guesses?

Keeliamira, I have no idea what those could be! I see the variation in color in some beads. I would think chalcedony but that doesn't cut glass. Those are a real mystery to me. I love the blue color and the gold. Maybe they are indicolite?

 

[lilmosun]

Keeliamira, I have no idea what those could be! I see the variation in color in some beads. I would think chalcedony but that doesn't cut glass. Those are a real mystery to me. I love the blue color and the gold. Maybe they are indicolite?

Maybe dyed jade? I love the color!

 

[lilmosun]

As requested pics of my purchases from amyek (vickygigi on LT):

1.36 ct. (6.62 x 6.59 x 4.26 mm) Leuco Garnet. Asscher cut (Peter Torraca)
I see a little blue sheen when the sunlight hits it at different angles.


1.05ct (6mm) Bekily color change garnet facted by Bob Sivinski in 14k setting with diamonds.
Love the obvious color shift/change as you go from indoors to out - I see dark blue, dark purple, mauve depending on the light...here's just a couple of its personalities.



1.40 ct hot pink tourmaline from the Queen Mine Pala, CA faceted by Jeff Hapeman
To me it shifts from a softer orange-pink to amazing hot pink (better than my pic) depending upon the lighting.



And last but certainly not least...
2.23 ct (8.2mm) Afgahni blue-green Tourmaline facted by Barry Bridgestock in a beautiful 18kt gold setting.
As soon as I saw the pictures Amy sent me, I had to have it. Pictures can't capture how bright this stone is IRL.