December Gemtrader Drop

[Porridge]

http://www.thegemtrader.com/NewItemsDec10 - The Gem Trader.htm

I am loving the big yellow tanzanian opal. I think somebody beat me to it though - I sent him an e-mail and didn't get a reply yet, but it's showing up as reserved keep yer fingers crossed for me!

I like the benitoites too. Pretty colour and well matched. That huge rhodie is pretty cool too! Dark though, but at nearly 40cts I'd get over it

 

[VapidLapid]

the kornerupine had my name all over it and I was there the instant the page loaded, but I just couldnt justify it with 8 tourmalines 2 moonstones and one winza sapphire on the way, so I let it pass. I know I'll regret it until the other stones get here. the cateye apatite looked real nice too, great color and sharp eye.

 

[Fly Girl]

The red tourmaline caught my eye. I figured it would go quickly, and it has. Not buying this month, but would love to see pictures of anything others have purchased.

 

[iLander]

I LOVE the "Christmas tree" stone on his ebay listings! Did you see that?

I think it is just awesome and would make an amazing holiday ornament or jumbo pendant. Bizarre, and strange, but so UNIQUE (in the best way!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Magnificent-52-02ct-QUARTZ-w-CHLORITE-Christmas-Tree-/280593427909?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4154abedc5#ht_500wt_838

 

[LtlFirecracker]

I love that cushion spess.

The matched cut spess and tourmaline pair are really cool too.

 

[velouriaL]

The trapische emerald is really neat. I like the "phantom ruby," too.

 

[velouriaL]

I also think that plum sapphire would look awesome in a green gold bezel. Do you think it's too shallow and would window? Or would the portuguese cut help that?

 

[velouriaL]

I also think that plum sapphire would look awesome in a green gold bezel. Do you think it's too shallow and would window? Or would the portuguese cut help that?

 

[Arkteia]

The moment I like something I see it is reserved... I like the pezzotaite. And the spessartite. To those who like it too, buy it before I make up my mind!

 

[chrono]

I thought the trapiche emerald is pretty cool and a good example for its variety. The other nice one I was interested in is the pair of benitoites. As usual, the things I like are always sold out before I even get a chance to see the web update.

Vel,
There is no measurement of the depth, but per the description, Brad said it’s not shallow. I don’t see a window so it might not have one. It may have a larger than usual tilt window though if it has a good spread.

 

[jstarfireb]

You know, Brad's last few posts haven't caught my eye at all...until this one. The Ethiopian opal, mint garnet, plum sapphire, mint kornerupine, benitoites, cat's eye apatite, 12-ray star spinel, JXR amethyst...yum! Didn't get anything, though. I've spent too much lately and have to rein it in.

 

[y2kitty]

The matches spess and tourmaline would make a cool bypass ring.

 

[Indylady]

I always love Brad's mismatched pairs, but I never feel like I could come up with a neat enough design for them. I really, really want one though.

ETA: I've thought about mother-daughter rings..that has been the most interesting idea I've been able to come up with, and that's really not even that interesting.