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margauxmines

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My lab pink sapphire from @PrecisionGem :kiss2:


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So I removed the hot pink sapphire in this setting and replaced it with a different sapphire...
I'm sad that I can't wear set it in a ring anymore, but I really want to put it on a pendant.
It's a big gem (9.9 x 7.5 mm) but I'd like to be able to set it in a design that I can wear most days...

Does anyone have any ideas? Pinterest has been a bust for me... :(
 

Peary

Shiny_Rock
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I got a light pink lab-created sapphire, 7.5x10mm, about 3.5 ct from Gary at Finewater. Sometimes in the sunlight, I see it more as lilac. The setting is CvB's "luminere" halo.

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diamondyes

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I got a light pink lab-created sapphire, 7.5x10mm, about 3.5 ct from Gary at Finewater. Sometimes in the sunlight, I see it more as lilac. The setting is CvB's "luminere" halo.

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This is so pretty
 

seaurchin

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I got a light pink lab-created sapphire, 7.5x10mm, about 3.5 ct from Gary at Finewater. Sometimes in the sunlight, I see it more as lilac. The setting is CvB's "luminere" halo.

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I love that! In fact, I have a similar ring on the way from David Klass. Mine is a spess but very much like yours otherwise. :)
 

Peary

Shiny_Rock
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I love that! In fact, I have a similar ring on the way from David Klass. Mine is a spess but very much like yours otherwise. :)

please share it when you have it! if I could redo, I'd probably go a bit smaller. I didnt realize the halo makes it look so much bigger than a soli
 

vintageinjune

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please share it when you have it! if I could redo, I'd probably go a bit smaller. I didnt realize the halo makes it look so much bigger than a soli

In true PS fashion, my first thought after reading that was "Oh, don't worry, you'll get used to the size in no time!" :lol:

OMG but seriously, I'm in love with that ring and the color of the sapphire! I just commissioned Gary for a 9mm asscher "royal blue" lab sapphire, but my partner wants a 3 stone with light pink sapphires and yours is exactly the color they want. Thank you for sharing pictures of your scrumptious ring!
 

Peary

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In true PS fashion, my first thought after reading that was "Oh, don't worry, you'll get used to the size in no time!" :lol:

OMG but seriously, I'm in love with that ring and the color of the sapphire! I just commissioned Gary for a 9mm asscher "royal blue" lab sapphire, but my partner wants a 3 stone with light pink sapphires and yours is exactly the color they want. Thank you for sharing pictures of your scrumptious ring!

I really like working with Gary! He's so nice and responsive via email. He also seems to have so many different colors of lab material and he cuts them quick!

I can't wait to see your and your partner's rings!!
 

seaurchin

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I have two light pink lab sapphires from Finewater (settings by David Klass), a yellow gold pendant and a white gold ring. Mine are in the 5-7 carat range. They look so different in different lights.

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CHRISTY-DANIELLE

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I have two light pink lab sapphires from Finewater (settings by David Klass), a yellow gold pendant and a white gold ring. Mine are in the 5-7 carat range. They look so different in different lights.

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Holy cow! You gals are making me want one of these gorgeous pink sapphires! What a beautiful pink!
 

MeowMeow

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I have two light pink lab sapphires from Finewater (settings by David Klass), a yellow gold pendant and a white gold ring. Mine are in the 5-7 carat range. They look so different in different lights.

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Wow! These are super pretty!!! :0 Making me want a similar pendant!!!
 

Peary

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I have two light pink lab sapphires from Finewater (settings by David Klass), a yellow gold pendant and a white gold ring. Mine are in the 5-7 carat range. They look so different in different lights.

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They're beautiful! And yes, they can appear much pinker in different lighting.
 

Peary

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My lab pad set along with my 6.8 mm cushion cut cobalt blue lab spinel (both from Gene @ Precision Gem)

Hello @lilmosun ! I love the color of your spinel from Gene. Do you recall whether this was the flame fusion or Czochralski? I want to get one from Gene, but want the rough with that same neon/electric cobalt blue color. Thank you!
 

lilmosun

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Hello @lilmosun ! I love the color of your spinel from Gene. Do you recall whether this was the flame fusion or Czochralski? I want to get one from Gene, but want the rough with that same neon/electric cobalt blue color. Thank you!

Thank you! I think its Czochralski, but don't have it in my notes. Here is a screenshot from Gene if it helps him identify the material..it's from Russia (would love to know if he can!).

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Peary

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Thank you! I think its Czochralski, but don't have it in my notes. Here is a screenshot from Gene if it helps him identify the material..it's from Russia (would love to know if he can!).

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Thank you for such a quick response, @lilmosun ! He said he only has the flame fusion available for now to cut in the size I wanted. The Czochralski (which is yours) is in too large of a piece right now. I saw that Finewater recently posted a lab spinel as well. I think they're all slightly different colors. I really love the color of yours, it's so...electric!
 

BoulderGal

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I have two light pink lab sapphires from Finewater (settings by David Klass), a yellow gold pendant and a white gold ring. Mine are in the 5-7 carat range. They look so different in different lights.

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Oh my goodness! That pendant is gorgeous!! Do you happen to have any close up pics?
 

dk168

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Instead of a Sapphire, would you consider Paraiba YAG?

This is the Paraiba YAG cushion that Gary cut for me last year or in 2020 (the other two are a blue Sapphire in Asscher cut and an EC Ruby, all lab stones from him):

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Pic of the 3 stones when the sun disappeared behind clouds:

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DK :))

@mellowyellowgirl here is a couple of pics of the lab Sapphire that Gary has cut for me, in case you would consider a lab stone.

I can't justify the price of a natural Sapphire, heat or unheated, for the size that I would like, as true blue is not high on my list. Hence I went down the lab stone route to tick the "blue" box.

DK :))
 

Kristen L

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@Kristen L I just wanted to say your avatar pic is stunning! Is that a paraiba yag? :kiss2:


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Hi Elle! Thank you! Sorry for the late reply. Yup, paraiba yag, it’s still my favorite ring. I need to get Gene to cut me another stone soon.
 

Kristen L

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Got the blue one set and just received today! Love the color and yellow gold setting. F4F0B915-C7A2-4EFD-B777-9CC354CEFF15.jpeg 399C7447-7ED8-4EA4-9AC7-832539D2EB81.jpeg

We are ring twins. My exact ring almost except mine is rose gold. I love this so much I almost got my second custom in the same setting but forced myself on another design. I love me a nice solitaire!
 

elle_71125

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Hi Elle! Thank you! Sorry for the late reply. Yup, paraiba yag, it’s still my favorite ring. I need to get Gene to cut me another stone soon.

It's stunning! I wear mine (also from Gene) all the time. :mrgreen: :kiss2:
 

mellowyellowgirl

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@mellowyellowgirl here is a couple of pics of the lab Sapphire that Gary has cut for me, in case you would consider a lab stone.

I can't justify the price of a natural Sapphire, heat or unheated, for the size that I would like, as true blue is not high on my list. Hence I went down the lab stone route to tick the "blue" box.

DK :))

Thanks DK! They are beautiful but there is something about the cheapie blue I’m looking into that I love!

That lab ruby though! That’s gorgeous! Can’t wait to see you set it! Haha and again more stashed away projects!
 

elle_71125

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I follow you on Instagram. Your collection of colors is so amazing! Love them!!!

Thank you! That’s very sweet. :kiss2: I love to follow fellow PSers on IG, if you want to send me a dm (you know, if I’m not already following you).
 

seaurchin

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After an embarrassing number of starts on design ideas for this lab sapphire, I just found a ready-made setting on ebay for only about $400 and decided to try it. It is listed as 14k and diamonds, from diamondjewelry8, shown below. We shall see!

Has anyone bought from them before?

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Peary

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After an embarrassing number of starts on design ideas for this lab sapphire, I just found a ready-made setting on ebay for only about $400 and decided to try it. It is listed as 14k and diamonds, from diamondjewelry8, shown below. We shall see!

Has anyone bought from them before?

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Wow that sapphire is gorgeous!!! I’ve seen a few of Gary’s posts on “paraiba” lab sapphires, is this one of them? The color is so beautiful, do you have any more photos of that stone?

I think a double halo setting would be perfect!
 

seaurchin

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Wow that sapphire is gorgeous!!! I’ve seen a few of Gary’s posts on “paraiba” lab sapphires, is this one of them? The color is so beautiful, do you have any more photos of that stone?

I think a double halo setting would be perfect!

Thanks, Peary. Yes, it's one of Gary's "paraiba" lab sapphires. I did post a bunch of pics of it around here somewhere, awhile back.
 

MeowMeow

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Bumping this because I don’t want to start my own thread :lol-2:

I impulsively bought a custom cut lab emerald from Precision Gem. Will share here when I receive it!

Yay thats exciting!!! Can't wait for you to show us :D
 

sd_flp

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Yay thats exciting!!! Can't wait for you to show us :D

Thanks! I've always wanted to buy a lab emerald from Precision Gem, but I was always too late when Gene would drop them on his website. I haven't seen lab emeralds on there in a looooonnnng time, so I decided to jump the gun and message him for a custom cut. Thankfully he had some lab rough to cut me a stone! I don't know what I'll do with it but it will most likely be a RHR in yellow gold. I'm hoping I don't regret the size I bought (7mm round); I didn't want to go too big but now I kinda wish I went with a 8mm...

I'm also worried this might be an addiction for me. If this goes well I might ask for a Czochralski ruby next or alexandrite. Or maybe a cobalt blue spinel. I don't know. :lol-2::eek2:
 
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