Engagement ring sapphire/ruby

[GrandpaUtz]

I would also like to throw out there that I appreciate all the help and support given to me on this topic by everybody!

 

[chrono]

That's a nice one (ET's).

 

[GrandpaUtz]

There's barely any green in the one you posted above (between the fingers).

MUCH better representation!

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Since you're on teal, I'd contact Jeff White today and ask if he still has any peacock (sapphire) rough.

 

[Sabrina31]

I inquired last month and he had this darker blue green one availble, I ended up finding a more green stone i liked, but this may be right up her alley.
And Jeff's cutting, OHH LA LA

 

[elle_71125]

2.42ct for $1,500
This one has a nice size for the price, due to some small inclusions. It may be worth a look.
http://www.earthstreasury.com/product/2-42-carat-deep-teal-blue-montana-sapphire-heated/

 

[GrandpaUtz]

Also, have a look at Brume Jeroh's instagrame feed. He's a known seller to me, perhaps others, and his gems are well-described and photos and videos are representative. They are often on his hand, which is quite helpful. Having spent some time in Africa, I will say that you can see the special quality of light that may or may not be the same if you live in a wet, green leafy place.

Just DM him through Instagram for prices. I've never seen him have rubies, but his sapphires are quite lovely and prices are very fair.

https://www.instagram.com/bayoto/?hl=en

Rocky, have you ever purchased from Brume, or has anybody else? He does payment via bank transfer which worries me, and just ships FedEx. His price seems really good, and I like 2 of his stones, but I am very nervous about making a purchase of this size over the internet (especially from Nigeria which, at the risk of sounding ignorant, is almost synonymous with "internet scam")

 

[goldie_locks]

I asked the same question here: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/has-anyone-purchased-from-brume-jeroh.232473/

 

[Sabrina31]

Also, this doesnt name the vendor but is why id be wary of doing a wire transfer.
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/vendor-return-weirdness-wwpsd.231631/

 

[rockysalamander]

I have not bought from Brume, although a friend of mine purchased a blue sapphire from him about a year ago. I inquired among my friends in the trade before that purchase and he was well respected, although they would have known him for his rough, not cut stones. There is always some risk buying internationally, and you have to make your own decision. Certainly getting refunded can be a PITA and raise all sorts of hackles when close to $10k if not a business account.

You do have lots of choices and montanas happen to be my favorite type of sapphire in blue-green. I really don't mind silk in my sapphires, nor do I mind heat-treatment to lessen it. You'll have to make your own decisions in that regard. For colored stones, I have a lot of forgiveness for flaws as they get you amazing color at an affordable price -- 'perfection' comes at a very steep price in sapphires and many other gemstones.

Here are a few more to consider (although that ET stone posted by @elle_71125 is stunning!). I've bought from Blaze and he's great. I think his larger and super-clean rough from his own mine is generally sold to others for faceting, including some PS vendors mention on this thread, but he still has some nice ones for sale. He'll send you video and more pictures, just email him.

https://blaze-n-gems.myshopify.com/...sscher-cut-sapphire-unheated-montana-sapphire


https://blaze-n-gems.myshopify.com/...s/products/2-02ct-blue-green-montana-sapphire

 

[rockysalamander]

More options. Note that the second one has a larger spread.

http://www.stevorocks.com/Home/Detail/2218015


http://www.stevorocks.com/Home/Detail/4189871

 

[elle_71125]

https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-montana-12-930

 

[Sabrina31]

It may be at the top end of the price range, but i really see a peacock effect in this gem,

http://www.earthstreasury.com/product/2-16-carat-deep-blue-green-nigerian-sapphire/