Colored gem beauties (lab-created)

[elle_71125]

Anyone here going to Tuscon? I am dying for a specific color of lab blue spinel that none of the usual vendors seem to have anymore

In all seriousness, I think we PSers should be able the find a personal shopper for the show. How awesome would that be?

 

[lovedogs]

In all seriousness, I think we PSers should be able the find a personal shopper for the show. How awesome would that be?

SERIOUSLY!

 

[elle_71125]

@elle_71125 do you mind sharing pics of the lab sapphire you have from BTD? I'm curious how their lab stones stack up against the others out there right now. Thanks!

I took a million pics of it years ago but I can’t find any now. I’ll try to get a couple pics for you tomorrow.

 

[SouthernGent]

Sorry, should have clarified. Definitely don't want it rough, since I can't cut it. Just think that might be my only option, since a lot of the usual vendors dont have anything that color. But yes, I think emailing Gene is one of my next plans.
Thanks!

Have you considered purchasing a whole boule of synthetic? That would be enough to make many many stones . From what I've seen the price for a boule is around $100.
I can't remember - did you see this video?

 

[SouthernGent]

Lovedogs, here's you a piece of rough. Just purchase it and send it to your cutter.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-5ct-Coba...099240?hash=item23a89393a8:g:fbUAAOSwWh1bf9Ij

 

[lovedogs]

Lovedogs, here's you a piece of rough. Just purchase it and send it to your cutter.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-5ct-Coba...099240?hash=item23a89393a8:g:fbUAAOSwWh1bf9Ij

yup, that's the vendor I was going to buy from. But that piece is too small unfortunately. Do you know of somewhere to buy a boule? I'd love to buy one in the right color, but can't find one!

 

[clumberlove]

yup, that's the vendor I was going to buy from. But that piece is too small unfortunately. Do you know of somewhere to buy a boule? I'd love to buy one in the right color, but can't find one!

Maybe colour number 114 on this site?

http://www.gemcutter.com/syn-ruf.htm

Only 19 cents a carat!

The czochralski rough also looks like a good bet, but I haven't seen it anywhere other than rusgems as yet...

 

[SouthernGent]

Maybe colour number 114 on this site?

http://www.gemcutter.com/syn-ruf.htm

Only 19 cents a carat!

The czochralski rough also looks like a good bet, but I haven't seen it anywhere other than rusgems as yet...

That sure looks like the right one, doesn't it?

 

[SouthernGent]

yup, that's the vendor I was going to buy from. But that piece is too small unfortunately. Do you know of somewhere to buy a boule? I'd love to buy one in the right color, but can't find one!

Have you contacted the vendor directly to see if you can purchase a larger piece?

No, I can't find a whole boule of that color either.

 

[SouthernGent]

I'm liking the looks of this Paraiba colored beryl. Any opinions on the suitability of beryl for everyday wear?
https://www.ebay.com/i/153272206815?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=2&asc=20160908110712&meid=2b59fec1cb6147a6847368cb4c52e3cc&pid=100677&rk=8&rkt=19&sd=153272209327&itm=153272206815

 

[lovedogs]

Maybe colour number 114 on this site?

http://www.gemcutter.com/syn-ruf.htm

Only 19 cents a carat!

The czochralski rough also looks like a good bet, but I haven't seen it anywhere other than rusgems as yet...

Thanks! I just emailed them

 

[SouthernGent]

Thanks! I just emailed them

Great - let us know how it turns out.

 

[clumberlove]

Thanks! I just emailed them

Good luck! Maybe they can point you in the right direction if that's not quite the right colour still

 

[elle_71125]

@elle_71125 do you mind sharing pics of the lab sapphire you have from BTD? I'm curious how their lab stones stack up against the others out there right now. Thanks!

Here you go. My lab sapphire from BTD.

 

[elle_71125]

My hot pink sapphire from Gene is here and boy did is it knock your socks off bright!

Vendor pic


My pics:
My hands were turning purple out in that cold. Lol

 

[lovedogs]

My hot pink sapphire from Gene is here and boy did is it knock your socks off bright!

Vendor pic


My pics:
My hands were turning purple out in that cold. Lol

Omfg I am dead over that. The sapphire from BTD is nice as well, but this is just insane!! What's the size and how big are your fingers? I need to snag one of these!

 

[MeowMeow]

My hot pink sapphire from Gene is here and boy did is it knock your socks off bright!

Vendor pic


My pics:
My hands were turning purple out in that cold. Lol

Wow! That is bright!!! Love it!!

 

[elle_71125]

Omfg I am dead over that. The sapphire from BTD is nice as well, but this is just insane!! What's the size and how big are your fingers? I need to snag one of these!

It’s 8.9mm on my 4.75 finger (at least that’s what the ring finger is).
The color truly is phenomenal and I’m so, so happy I got it!
You definitely need one. Lol

 

[SouthernGent]

It sure is beautiful, Elle. I would even wear that!
BTW, who is "BTD" ? (where you got it from)

 

[elle_71125]

It sure is beautiful, Elle. I would even wear that!
BTW, who is "BTD" ? (where you got it from)

Thank you. The blue sapphire is from Better than Diamonds.

 

[SouthernGent]

yup, that's the vendor I was going to buy from. But that piece is too small unfortunately. Do you know of somewhere to buy a boule? I'd love to buy one in the right color, but can't find one!

I found you a piece - quite pricey, though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/81-5ct-Cob...=item23b0825a9e:g:BmIAAOSwVHpcAj5s:rk:34:pf:0

 

[SouthernGent]

Thank you. The blue sapphire is from Better than Diamonds.

Oh, wait, I thought that's where the pink sapphire came from - I was confused. What was his price on that one? It's gorgeous, BTW.

 

[elle_71125]

Oh, wait, I thought that's where the pink sapphire came from - I was confused. What was his price on that one? It's gorgeous, BTW.

No. The pink sapphire is from Gene at Precision Gem. And thank you!
http://www.precisiongem.com/gemstackpage/gems.php?catalog/all/-/date/1

 

[SouthernGent]

It’s 8.9mm on my 4.75 finger (at least that’s what the ring finger is).
The color truly is phenomenal and I’m so, so happy I got it!
You definitely need one. Lol

Do you know what the height of this stone is? (I'm thinking of having one cut in that diameter, IF it will sit low enough in a setting to suit me)

 

[lovedogs]

@elle_71125 your hot pink was too much for me to resist. Put in my order w Gene for both the lab emerald and the pink in a round. Eeeeeek can't wait!!!!

 

[elle_71125]

@elle_71125 your hot pink was too much for me to resist. Put in my order w Gene for both the lab emerald and the pink in a round. Eeeeeek can't wait!!!!

That’s so exciting! I know you’re gonna love it! A pink sapphire and an emerald...busy girl.

 

[cnkav]

Does Gene do custom order? I tried many times to make purchase through the website and either I was too late or just a bit late. What is the tip? I check his website once a week

 

[cnkav]

Elle. The pink sapphire is to die for. So gorgeous.

 

[Hivona]

Does Gene do custom order? I tried many times to make purchase through the website and either I was too late or just a bit late. What is the tip? I check his website once a week

He does! $50 deposit. I also asked for a commissioned hot pink lab sapphire! He was very pleasant and quick to work with!

 

[elle_71125]

He does! $50 deposit. I also asked for a commissioned hot pink lab sapphire! He was very pleasant and quick to work with!

You’re getting one too? That’s awesome! Now it’ll be you, me, and @lovedogs
Did you request a particular shape?