Dan Stair lavender spinel recut!!

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

I don't have it yet, but Dan just sent the photo of my recut spinel! He was able to keep the depth, and says color is actually better! Went from 3.94 (bloated belly), 9.7 x 8 to 2.98, 9.23 x 7.44. Before :

And AFTER:

 

[strawrose]

Congrats! It’s so much prettier than before!

 

[elle_71125]

I can’t wait to see your pics of this beauty. It turned out so freaking well! The recut really brightened up the stone. I love it.

 

[Hivona]

Wow that’s so pretty! Are you keeping it?

 

[NKOTB]

Jelly! It looks gorgeous!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Wow that’s so pretty! Are you keeping it?

....we shall see.....but I'm excited about it again, so. ...

 

[chrono]

So much prettier!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

I've been kinda nervous, worried it would get lighter, but Dan said the color is actually deeper. I will definetly share real life photos when I get it !

 

[clumberlove]

Aaargh if that colour is true to life then it's to die for! Stunning cut too, I think it will really sparkle. Definitely worth the recut even with quite a big weight loss.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Aaargh if that colour is true to life then it's to die for! Stunning cut too, I think it will really sparkle. Definitely worth the recut even with quite a big weight loss.

Most of the "weight" was wasted belly bloat anyway, it only lost a little face up size. I can't wait to see it and see how it sparkles now! Before the center was dull, only sparkled in the outer edges.
I'm just like.... phew!!! I think it's going to be ok! And was totally worth it.

 

[alene]

Wow, that’s quite an improvement! Looks beautiful!

 

[T L]

That’s awesome! I cant wait to see your photos! I think like gems. many people could afford to lose some “belly bloat.”. Lol!

 

[MeowMeow]

Gorgeous!!! It turned out perfect!

 

[natasha-cupcake]

It's so much nicer! I love it--absolutely worth the itty bitty size reduction. I hope you love it when you see it in person.

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There must be a thread here somewhere showcasing recut gems. If there isn't, someone should start one and post this beauty. Maybe call it "Extreme Makeover--Gem Edition"

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

It's so much nicer! I love it--absolutely worth the itty bitty size reduction. I hope you love it when you see it in person.

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There must be a thread here somewhere showcasing recut gems. If there isn't, someone should start one and post this beauty. Maybe call it "Extreme Makeover--Gem Edition"

Or maybe, "The good, bad, and the ugly", sometimes it can be disappointing! So nerve racking, not knowing how it will turn out. Not for the faint of heart, as I've read plenty of scary posts on PS!

 

[Eady]

Wow, the recut turned out amazing! Looks so much more lively!

 

[2Neezers]

It looks amazing . So happy for you!!

 

[voce]

Gorgeous! It was 1000% worth the recut with Dan. Good choice.

I'm just getting a bit jelly because your new spinel makes my recently acquired lavender spinel look pale in comparison.

 

[lovedogs]

Dan is incredible!!! Such an amazing outcome!

 

[LJsapphire]

Looks amazing!

 

[tyty333]

That looks really beautiful!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

@voce your stone actually looks very similiar in color to me. Mine was a light lavender. This is all pretty new to me, but I can't imagine the color changed by much from cutting (?). All I have is the "glamour" shot. It will be very interesting to see the cutting effects in real life!

 

[wordie89]

Beautiful stone! What an amazing change.

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

Wow, I'm so glad the recut turned out amazing! I loved that stone when you first posted it last year, and love it even more now! Congrats!

 

[Catmom]

Wow, gorgeous recut!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Wow, gorgeous recut!

Thank you! It'll be in my hands tomorrow

 

[elle_71125]

It’s Tuesday and I can’t wait to see how it turned out...

 

[ilovegemstones]

what a difference! so worth it!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

@elle_71125 I'm at work, but eek I got a msg from USPS stating delivery delay!! Aaagh, I hope not!!

 

[elle_71125]

@elle_71125 I'm at work, but eek I got a msg from USPS stating delivery delay!! Aaagh, I hope not!!

No!!!