Gene's newest stones (precision gem)

[MissyBeaucoup]

Yay!!! I’m so glad it went to a PSr. I can’t wait to see your pics of it. It’s huge!
What do you think you’ll do with it?

Thank you, Elle! I have the hardest time figuring out settings. I was thinking maybe an east-west setting but I’m only a size 5 and it’s huge! Do you have any ideas? I love rose gold and I love your JOTW ring!

 

[elle_71125]

@MissyBeaucoup Nope. Not a single idea.

 

[elle_71125]

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Wow wow wow! I would be happy with any of those!

Thank you, Elle!!!

 

[chatoyancy]

Not me, but I did buy the Pink Zircon.


It's probably more brown in person but I've actually bought a pink Zircon just like this from Gene years ago but sold it when I was having some financial issues. I've regretted it ever since so I'm hoping this one will be similar.

It looks beautiful. I have one a little darker than that. Zircons are such sparklers! Show us pics once you receive it.

 

[Babyblue033]

I got the Zircon. It's darker and more brown than his photo shows, which I expected. Cut is absolutely delicious, love all the angles, it looks like a candy.

I'm trying to decide if I'll keep it or not. It goes dark but also has this mauve flashes in other lighting that is sensual and moody. My previous zircon was a moody stone too and only after I sold it I realized how much I liked it.

 

[elle_71125]

I got the Zircon. It's darker and more brown than his photo shows, which I expected. Cut is absolutely delicious, love all the angles, it looks like a candy.

I'm trying to decide if I'll keep it or not. It goes dark but also has this mauve flashes in other lighting that is sensual and moody. My previous zircon was a moody stone too and only after I sold it I realized how much I liked it.

I’d love to see some pics outside to see how it looks in the sun and shade.
What do you think of the new cut?

 

[Babyblue033]

I’d love to see some pics outside to see how it looks in the sun and shade.
What do you think of the new cut?

Can't believe I went outside in this heat but it was worth it

 

[elle_71125]

Can't believe I went outside in this heat but it was worth it

So worth it. It looks gorgeous (and huge) on you! I love the color outside. Definitely picking up that sultry mauve vibe.

 

[peacechick]

Can't believe I went outside in this heat but it was worth it

I vote keep it and make it an outdoor ring. We have day and evening gems, we can have indoor and outdoor ones too.

 

[voce]

I vote keep it and make it an outdoor ring. We have day and evening gems, we can have indoor and outdoor ones too.

I second this suggestion

 

[Babyblue033]

I did decide to return it after all. I do like it in outdoor lighting but I just don't LOVE it, and these days I want to be absolutely in love with a piece because I have so many things on my wish list already

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

I love the cut and the sparkles! It is huge on you. I have a beautiful garnet that is a little brownish in the icky lights of the ladies room at work. It is a scrumptious berry color in the sun on my drive there. I enjoy it then!

 

[elle_71125]

I did decide to return it after all. I do like it in outdoor lighting but I just don't LOVE it, and these days I want to be absolutely in love with a piece because I have so many things on my wish list already

Totally understandable. I’ve become slightly more discerning through the years as well.
Now I just need to stop buying things so I can set the ones I already have.

 

[elle_71125]

Just got this email from Pecision Gem and thought I’d share. This must have been a difficult decision for Gene.

 

[PinkAndBlueBling]

That's interesting, @elle_71125 and sad for Gene and small businesses. Thank you for sharing.

 

[NKOTB]

@MrsKMB Any pics of the tourmaline you snagged?

 

[elle_71125]

Thank you, Elle! I have the hardest time figuring out settings. I was thinking maybe an east-west setting but I’m only a size 5 and it’s huge! Do you have any ideas? I love rose gold and I love your JOTW ring!

Have you gotten it yet? I’d love to see more.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

@elle_71125 it came yesterday, and it’s really pretty! My husband said it is not too huge, ha ha! I have to get some work done now, but I’ll try to get some pics up this evening. I’m definitely planning on using your setting ideas. Maybe rose gold? Sorry to keep you in suspense!

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Do you like it? At 3 carats it's the biggest stone I've got! My husband says it is not too big, lol. It is pretty much exactly the color of my lotus blossom, straight up pink. It is most gorgeous in the bright sunlight where it just glows. Definitely has some color moods in various light that add to its personality. Plopped it into an open setting for the hand shot. I'm thinking about maybe three little diamonds in a triangle configuration on each side, with rose gold. Doing my happy dance!

 

[Acinom]

Do you like it? At 3 carats it's the biggest stone I've got! My husband says it is not too big, lol. It is pretty much exactly the color of my lotus blossom, straight up pink. It is most gorgeous in the bright sunlight where it just glows. Definitely has some color moods in various light that add to its personality. Plopped it into an open setting for the hand shot. I'm thinking about maybe three little diamonds in a triangle configuration on each side, with rose gold. Doing my happy dance!

Nah... do not like it...
I love it!!! Beautiful choice. Love your idea for the setting too

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Just a few more pictures for fun. I'm always interested to see what flower colors are picked up by a stone. You can see the little "sugar" inclusions with the macro shots, though it's clean to the eye. I think it looks nice with either rose or yellow gold, so I wonder if y'all think one or the other is much better. My white gold ring has every bit of the rhodium worn off, but I think the white brings out a silvery spinel undertone that detracts from the warmth of the pink.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Nah... do not like it...
I love it!!! Beautiful choice. Love your idea for the setting too

Thank you, @Acinom
@elle_71125 gave me the ring inspiration!

 

[elle_71125]

@MissyBeaucoup It's just gorgeous! I love that pure lotus blossom pink and it looks great on your skin tone.

I really like the setting choice. It's simple and lets the spinel be the center of attention, while still providing just a little bit of sparkle.

 

[peacechick]

Thank you, @Acinom
@elle_71125 gave me the ring inspiration!

So pretty! The setting you chose is perfect for it.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

@elle_71125 Thank you! I’ve been addicted to pinks without planning to be! This is different from all my other pink stones, which are darker or more purple. Spinel is an interesting animal, with almost metallic flashes at times, and then this mysterious darker mood emerges in the shade. I do think the diamonds will add a little sparkle that will be especially nice indoors. Thank you so much for all the suggestions!

@peacechick I really appreciate your encouragement! This is my first oval stone and I wasn’t sure I could wear that shape well. I think the simplicity of the design is a good balance for me.

Thanks to everyone for the good wishes! Before I drop this thing in the frog pond playing with it, I am going to trot down to the jewelers’ right away, lol!

 

[elle_71125]

Two new stones are up.

http://www.precisiongem.com/gemstackpage/gems.php?catalog/all/-/date/1



Personally, I’m waiting to see the aforementioned tsav suite. Hint hint @PrecisionGem

 

[Deathspi]

“there are no sales and shipments to the European Union.”

“If you are in the EU and have signed up for my email list, please remove yourself from the list.”

Bad news for anyone (including myself) who live in the EU...

 

[passions4purples]

I love that Tanzanite. It looks like a star is exploding inside it.

 

[voce]

I've always admired the colors in tanzanite, and that tanzanite is gorgeous, but I can't trust myself to wear tanzanite, which I hear is somewhat brittle. Just broke a glass container I was taking out of the fridge today when my hand slipped...