Calling Chrono.....

[megeve]

Hi Chrono,

In one of the past but recent threads, you mentioned a vendor who is able to source gems from Pala and this vendor is by far the most reasonable in term of price. I have tried but couldn''t find this thread anymore. Could you pretty please name this vendor again?

 

[chrono]

My experience is that Gary Dutton of www.diamondexpert.com is the least expensive. Whiteflash is also surprisingly very competitive as well.

 

[megeve]

Oh, thanks so much! Yea, thats the vendor!

I didn''t know WF is also into gemstones now. Its good to know, could be another consideration!

 

[chrono]

You are welcome. Bob Hoskins is the coloured gemstone expert at Whiteflash and he really knows his stuff and is very passionate about it when I talked to him about my coloured stone ring project.

 

[megeve]

Date: 10/13/2009 9:48:02 AM
Author: Chrono
You are welcome. Bob Hoskins is the coloured gemstone expert at Whiteflash and he really knows his stuff and is very passionate about it when I talked to him about my coloured stone ring project.

Are you having a project on without us knowing???

Care to share???

 

[chrono]

It’s nothing secret.

In fact, I’m in need of help which I really should start a new post about it.

Possibility 1:
Hot pink baguettes set north/south flanking the cushion tsavorite. The problem is that I can’t find any hot pink 5x3 mm or 5x3 mm baguette sapphires.

Possibility 2:
Need a design for the Mahenge pear. It’s either going to have diamond baguettes sides, diamond shield sides, or diamond melees in the shank (maybe split shank). I don’t want any more halos since the pear is 12 x 8 mm and I don’t have much finger real estate with a size 4.5 finger.

 

[megeve]

Date: 10/13/2009 10:51:47 AM
Author: Chrono

It’s nothing secret.

In fact, I’m in need of help which I really should start a new post about it.

Possibility 1:
Hot pink baguettes set north/south flanking the cushion tsavorite. The problem is that I can’t find any hot pink 5x3 mm or 5x3 mm baguette sapphires.

Possibility 2:
Need a design for the Mahenge pear. It’s either going to have diamond baguettes sides, diamond shield sides, or diamond melees in the shank (maybe split shank). I don’t want any more halos since the pear is 12 x 8 mm and I don’t have much finger real estate with a size 4.5 finger.

Oh, how exciting! You certainly should start a new thread otherwise its going to be buried in here which I find its such a pity!!

Did I miss that? the Mahenge pear? It disappeared from Erics website 2 or 3 weeks ago! I was watching it and was a bit disappointed when it was sold! But now I am glad that it has found a good home!!

Congrats! I was watching also the tsavorite pear and its gone too!

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I love both options the tsav with baguette sides but not sure about colors though but it might work as with Kaleighs ring and the pear with sidestones or melee in the shank. Once you have started a new thread I am sure you will get more ideas to bounce around!! Good Luck!

 

[chrono]

Well, yes and no; I didn’t make any announcement about my getting the Mahenge pear because it was under consideration for a few days after I received it. Since it is a keeper, I’ll start a new thread soon. Yes, it is indeed that Mahenge pear from Swala and it is gorgeous. Disappointed? Were you planning to buy it? I like that tsavorite pear too; a bright stone with nice colour. Swala is a very dangerous place for us coloured stoners. BTW, what stone on Pala do you have your eye on? Or is it still too early to share (beware the lurking eyes)?

 

[megeve]

Date: 10/13/2009 1:24:33 PM
Author: Chrono
Well, yes and no; I didn’t make any announcement about my getting the Mahenge pear because it was under consideration for a few days after I received it. Since it is a keeper, I’ll start a new thread soon. Yes, it is indeed that Mahenge pear from Swala and it is gorgeous. Disappointed? Were you planning to buy it? I like that tsavorite pear too; a bright stone with nice colour. Swala is a very dangerous place for us coloured stoners. BTW, what stone on Pala do you have your eye on? Or is it still too early to share (beware the lurking eyes)?

NO!

Thats the punishment for being sooooo slow with decisions!!!!!

As for the tsav, yes I posted it in GO under colored stones and 2 weeks later it was gone!! Note to self: never post anymore stones in forum!

I do not have any particular stone yet on Pala, am trying to prepare in advance in case I do find one! Also beware of lurkers!

 

[chrono]

Actually, I spied that Mahenge at the beginning of the year. Harriet was considering it but decided she had to go over the 5 ct mark, so once she “released” the Mahenge, I decided it’s fair game now. The original picture wasn’t very complimentary: it didn’t show the glow well so I requested better pictures, hence it showed up in the first page of Swala for a while. It was otherwise hidden in the back pages, languishing unappreciated.

Yes, the stone snatcher is a prime reason I don’t post stones I’m interested in until after I have it on HOLD! To be fair though, most “stone snatchers” I know have also been looking at the same stone for days/weeks/months and seeing it posted in the forum is the nudge/wake-up call to open their wallets. As I recall, I was eyeing John Dyer’s blue green Afghan trillion tourmaline and posted it on PS, which jolted the PS poster who saw it before I did into buying it.

 

[Gailey]

Date: 10/13/2009 10:51:47 AM
Author: Chrono

It’s nothing secret.

In fact, I’m in need of help which I really should start a new post about it.

Possibility 1:
Hot pink baguettes set north/south flanking the cushion tsavorite. The problem is that I can’t find any hot pink 5x3 mm or 5x3 mm baguette sapphires.

Possibility 2:
Need a design for the Mahenge pear. It’s either going to have diamond baguettes sides, diamond shield sides, or diamond melees in the shank (maybe split shank). I don’t want any more halos since the pear is 12 x 8 mm and I don’t have much finger real estate with a size 4.5 finger.

Hey Chrono, we could share a thread! I want to set my new carré cut tsav and have been thinking about coloured sides. I just worry about the colour combo being too limiting. Of course this is coming from a gal whose wardrobe is predominantly black and lime green!

It''s a pity I''m not on my laptop right now, otherwise I would post you a link to a site that specialises in diamond sidestones. The name of it is on the tip of my toungue and I''ve posted a link before. I''ll see if I can''t trawl it up.

12 x 8mm is some pretty fearsome finger estate. Unless that is you are 8ft tall with corresponding dannies!

 

[chrono]

Hey Gailey,

I read that you were considering coloured sidestones for your new Gene tsavorite. I figured that while diamond sidestones for a coloured center stone is classic, I want to be a little different. Going with a 3 stone design is still traditional but the splash of colour can really make the tsavorite pop! I’ve seen some very high end jewellery house do this as well with their 3 stones settings. The name escapes me at the moment but I recall reading a thread about it, complete with pictures.

Yes, I’m going for very large stones now for fear of the shrinkage syndrome.

 

[megeve]

Date: 10/13/2009 2:17:01 PM
Author: Gailey
Hey Chrono, we could share a thread! I want to set my new carré cut tsav and have been thinking about coloured sides. I just worry about the colour combo being too limiting. Of course this is coming from a gal whose wardrobe is predominantly black and lime green!

It's a pity I'm not on my laptop right now, otherwise I would post you a link to a site that specialises in diamond sidestones. The name of it is on the tip of my toungue and I've posted a link before. I'll see if I can't trawl it up.

12 x 8mm is some pretty fearsome finger estate. Unless that is you are 8ft tall with corresponding dannies!

Hi Gailey, am I missing that too? Care to share the specs and all?

With blacks and greens wardrobe, you can add lots of colors to brighten up! Heres an example.....

ETA: Chrono, I am starting to like the color combo now!!

 

[megeve]

Chrono, if you are set for hot pink baguettes, don''t you think Eric will cut that for you to size? Just a thought!

 

[Gailey]

Date: 10/13/2009 2:32:50 PM
Author: megeve

Date: 10/13/2009 2:17:01 PM
Author: Gailey
Hey Chrono, we could share a thread! I want to set my new carré cut tsav and have been thinking about coloured sides. I just worry about the colour combo being too limiting. Of course this is coming from a gal whose wardrobe is predominantly black and lime green!

It''s a pity I''m not on my laptop right now, otherwise I would post you a link to a site that specialises in diamond sidestones. The name of it is on the tip of my toungue and I''ve posted a link before. I''ll see if I can''t trawl it up.

12 x 8mm is some pretty fearsome finger estate. Unless that is you are 8ft tall with corresponding dannies!

Hi Gailey, am I missing that too? Care to share the specs and all?

With blacks and greens wardrobe, you can add lots of colors to brighten up! Heres an example.....

ETA: Chrono, I am starting to like the color combo now!!

I guess I have a few new things to announce! As it''s snowing outside (yes, we have over an inch right now), I''ll go get the camera out and practice. Got my new BGD to announce as well.

 

[Arcadian]

Snow?

-A

 

[megeve]

Date: 10/13/2009 2:52:47 PM
Author: Arcadian
Snow?

-A

LOL, thats how I felt too!!

 

[megeve]

Date: 10/13/2009 2:41:36 PM
Author: Gailey
I guess I have a few new things to announce! As it's snowing outside (yes, we have over an inch right now), I'll go get the camera out and practice. Got my new BGD to announce as well.

Yay! Its about time!!

 

[Gailey]

Yes, I kid you not - SNOW!!!!!!!

I''ll post a pic in hangout later on. It''s nice to be able to stay home from work, but I got bulbs that need to be planted and leaves to rake. I thought it was too damned early in November last year. This is just taking the ..........

 

[chrono]

Date: 10/13/2009 2:35:35 PM
Author: megeve
Chrono, if you are set for hot pink baguettes, don''t you think Eric will cut that for you to size? Just a thought!

I don’t know. I have not considered Eric at this point but I may if my search remains unfruitful. Several cutters/vendors have already replied that they either do not have the hot pink colour or not the right size/matched pair.

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 10/13/2009 2:27:38 PM
Author: Chrono

Hey Gailey,

I read that you were considering coloured sidestones for your new Gene tsavorite. I figured that while diamond sidestones for a coloured center stone is classic, I want to be a little different. Going with a 3 stone design is still traditional but the splash of colour can really make the tsavorite pop! I’ve seen some very high end jewellery house do this as well with their 3 stones settings. The name escapes me at the moment but I recall reading a thread about it, complete with pictures.

Yes, I’m going for very large stones now for fear of the shrinkage syndrome.

HI:

You have been assimilated!

cheers--Sharon

 

[chrono]

Gailey,
Do you live in the mountains or in Canada? Boy, an inch of snow in early October!

 

[chrono]

Date: 10/13/2009 3:01:03 PM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 10/13/2009 2:27:38 PM
Author: Chrono


Hey Gailey,

I read that you were considering coloured sidestones for your new Gene tsavorite. I figured that while diamond sidestones for a coloured center stone is classic, I want to be a little different. Going with a 3 stone design is still traditional but the splash of colour can really make the tsavorite pop! I’ve seen some very high end jewellery house do this as well with their 3 stones settings. The name escapes me at the moment but I recall reading a thread about it, complete with pictures.

Yes, I’m going for very large stones now for fear of the shrinkage syndrome.

HI:

You have been assimilated!

cheers--Sharon

Oh Sharon,
It''s a terrible "illness".

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 10/13/2009 3:02:58 PM
Author: Chrono
Gailey,
Do you live in the mountains or in Canada? Boy, an inch of snow in early October!

HI:

I am not she, but she is my "nieghbour" and her tsav is total yum!!!! Foothills of the Canadian Rockies...

cheers--Sharon

 

[Stone Hunter]

Date: 10/13/2009 2:57:27 PM
Author: Gailey
Yes, I kid you not - SNOW!!!!!!!

I''ll post a pic in hangout later on. It''s nice to be able to stay home from work, but I got bulbs that need to be planted and leaves to rake. I thought it was too damned early in November last year. This is just taking the ..........

It was over 90 degrees here today maybe 93. And humid. I bet we broke a record. I would love some cool weather. Enjoy it!

Oh and take those photos please.

 

[Harriet]

Congratulations! I''d like to clarify that I passed on it not because of the shrinkage issue. Good things come in small packages too, e.g. tsavorite. I''d be chuffed if I had a 2+ ct one of quality.

Date: 10/13/2009 1:55:55 PM
Author: Chrono
Actually, I spied that Mahenge at the beginning of the year. Harriet was considering it but decided she had to go over the 5 ct mark, so once she “released” the Mahenge, I decided it’s fair game now. The original picture wasn’t very complimentary: it didn’t show the glow well so I requested better pictures, hence it showed up in the first page of Swala for a while. It was otherwise hidden in the back pages, languishing unappreciated.



Yes, the stone snatcher is a prime reason I don’t post stones I’m interested in until after I have it on HOLD! To be fair though, most “stone snatchers” I know have also been looking at the same stone for days/weeks/months and seeing it posted in the forum is the nudge/wake-up call to open their wallets. As I recall, I was eyeing John Dyer’s blue green Afghan trillion tourmaline and posted it on PS, which jolted the PS poster who saw it before I did into buying it.

 

[Gailey]

Date: 10/13/2009 3:07:54 PM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 10/13/2009 3:02:58 PM
Author: Chrono
Gailey,
Do you live in the mountains or in Canada? Boy, an inch of snow in early October!

HI:

I am not she, but she is my ''nieghbour'' and her tsav is total yum!!!! Foothills of the Canadian Rockies...

cheers--Sharon

Yes, to both, Mountains and Canada. I don''t actually have a mountain view (got a lake instead), but I bet Sharon does. And to think it was over 30°C two weeks ago, this is just silly.

Now don''t bite me, haven''t got photos yet, because I can''t upload them to the desktop, but it won''t be long. This white stuff will be around until next April, so I''ll have lots of time on my hands.

Chrono, you aren''t thinking of Paolo Costagli are you? He has some very attractive colour combos. As does Rodney Rayner

 

[Gailey]

Megeve

I''ve just remembered something Lisa Elser told me about Pala. She said that by the time the stones got to her and then on to me, they would likely not be returnable. If you do consider a stone from Pala, I would check out the return policy and see if there is any "stretch" for non USA residents.

The other thing to consider is the cost of return shipping and more importantly, the cost of insuring the shipment. I know that FEDEX won''t insure above US$500 when shipped from Canada.

I wonder if Pala would memo out a stone to someone like Richard Sherwood for an independent opinion for you.

Because you bring up Pala, I am guessing I know what it is you are after and if it was me I would want to be absolutely 100% sure I was getting what I paid for. Does anyone know if Pala certs their "spensive" stones?

 

[Harriet]

G,
Here''s an old thread about Costagli featuring a couple of dearly missed PSers: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/paolo-costagli.74088/

 

[Harriet]

Back to Costagli. His work was what made me think about experimenting with colour. I''ve been too chicken to do it thus far.

Chrono,
WF should have no problem sourcing baguettes to have cut. Leon did it pretty easily for a PSer.

Chrono and G,
I know it sounds crazy, but orange and green are a smashing combination. There''s also the classic blue and green.

Megeve,
Sorry for the derailing!