Gene's newest stones (precision gem)

[woweezowee]

@woweezowee I’m so glad you got the peach sapphire! Can’t wait to see your pics!

@MissyBeaucoup, thank you! Now I’m going to consider sidestones and look for inspiration! Never thought I’d have a sapphire this color — gave up on it a long time ago

 

[elle_71125]

@elle_71125, amazingly I got the shipping notice! I’ll post pics when it comes!

Yay! That's awesome news. I can't wait to hear what you think about it in person . Oh, and post pics...lots of pics.

 

[strawrose]

Sometimes I wonder if people just click “buy” without knowing what they are.

 

[elle_71125]

Sometimes I wonder if people just click “buy” without knowing what they are.

Guilty...but I did know. I just couldn’t resist.

And for anyone that didn’t see Gene’s drop (which can not be posted in this thread), check out the bottom of page nine over here...
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/colored-gem-beauties-lab-created.242317/page-9

 

[SouthernGent]

Ha! I just contacted him about cutting me a stone out of some of that Paraiba YAG.
https://www.precisiongem.com/gemstackpage/gems.php?product/page/1864/Gem+2095+Paraiba+YAG

 

[elle_71125]

Ha! I just contacted him about cutting me a stone out of some of that Paraiba YAG.
https://www.precisiongem.com/gemstackpage/gems.php?product/page/1864/Gem+2095+Paraiba+YAG

I hope you do. His cutting is perfection and you can’t beat the color.

 

[Bluegemz]

I’m really intrigued by the YAG material. It is extraordinarily lovely

 

[SouthernGent]

I’m really intrigued by the YAG material. It is extraordinarily lovely

Yeah? Go check out the Fashion Jewelry thread and see what a couple of us are up to.

 

[elle_71125]

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

 

[xxxxxx]

The rest is sold already

 

[elle_71125]

The rest is sold already

His stuff always goes crazy fast. It’s definitely hard to get the drop on one.

 

[passions4purples]

His stuff always goes crazy fast. It’s definitely hard to get the drop on one.

For some reason I tend to get the emails about two hours after stuff goes up, which makes it pretty much impossible. I've just started looking for his stuff when it comes up second hand.

 

[Burmesedaze]

For some reason I tend to get the emails about two hours after stuff goes up, which makes it pretty much impossible. I've just started looking for his stuff when it comes up second hand.

Same for me too. I only get the emails way after I read about the new drops here!

 

[mdi]

For some reason I tend to get the emails about two hours after stuff goes up, which makes it pretty much impossible. I've just started looking for his stuff when it comes up second hand.

I'll probably regret doing this cuz I am stalking Gene's website like there is no tomorrow -- but you gotta set up Twitter alerts on your phone. He usually posts to Twitter first when there are new stones, and sometimes they will be sold out before I even see the newsletter. Also, my gmail account hates the newsletter and it will often appear THE NEXT DAY, like hours and hours later. So I have it sent to my work account as well. But seriously, Twitter updates are a gamechanger...although they didn't help me snag that lab Padparadscha in time!

(About me: my partner gave me the go ahead on an engagement ring, but as he is a poor grad student, I was so thrilled to find Precision Gems. I am the definition of champagne dreams on a beer budget. That's why I have no profile pic yet -- no gems, no pic haha! But hopefully soon! )

 

[elle_71125]

I'll probably regret doing this cuz I am stalking Gene's website like there is no tomorrow -- but you gotta set up Twitter alerts on your phone. He usually posts to Twitter first when there are new stones, and sometimes they will be sold out before I even see the newsletter. Also, my gmail account hates the newsletter and it will often appear THE NEXT DAY, like hours and hours later. So I have it sent to my work account as well. But seriously, Twitter updates are a gamechanger...although they didn't help me snag that lab Padparadscha in time!

(About me: my partner gave me the go ahead on an engagement ring, but as he is a poor grad student, I was so thrilled to find Precision Gems. I am the definition of champagne dreams on a beer budget. That's why I have no profile pic yet -- no gems, no pic haha! But hopefully soon! )

What a great tip! Good luck on getting the perfect stone for your e-ring!

 

[elle_71125]

Newest line up. The lilac sapphire has already sold but that spess...
http://www.precisiongem.com/gemstackpage/gems.php?catalog/all/-/date/1

 

[scouty]

Newest line up. The lilac sapphire has already sold but that spess...
http://www.precisiongem.com/gemstackpage/gems.php?catalog/all/-/date/1

I tried for the Lilac Sapphire, looks kinda included but I like the color. Will see. The spess looks like a literal sun!!

 

[elle_71125]

I tried for the Lilac Sapphire, looks kinda included but I like the color. Will see. The spess looks like a literal sun!!

Good luck!
That spess is gorgeous. If I didn’t already have a spess waiting to be set, I’d be all over this one.

 

[elle_71125]

Here’s my 2.14ct violet sapphire from Gene. She is a shifty girl. Hates the car (the grey comes way out). Loves it outside and under indoor lights. Here’s a million pics. Just trying to give an accurate representation.

Indoor lighting:








Outdoors:

 

[Acinom]

So weird all the Posts from Gene from Precision Gem in this thread in which he claims that we should know better than spending money on something as useless as jewelry: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-much-are-you-paying-for-your-designs.247037/

 

[scouty]

So weird all the Posts from Gene from Precision Gem in this thread in which he claims that we should know better than spending money on something as useless as jewelry: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-much-are-you-paying-for-your-designs.247037/

LOL ... yeah super awkward

 

[leslie1956]

Very counterproductive and bad for business. There are too many other places to buy high quality gems. It was an incredibly foolish thing to do, IMO.

 

[Acinom]

Very counterproductive and bad for business. There are too many other places to buy high quality gems. It was an incredibly foolish thing to do, IMO.

I agree. Personally I would not buy from him again

 

[lovedogs]

Very counterproductive and bad for business. There are too many other places to buy high quality gems. It was an incredibly foolish thing to do, IMO.

I'm really sad about it

He's cutting me stones right now, and it's a pretty sizable order ($500+). If I didn't give a deposit I would just cancel. Who insults customers like that???

 

[scouty]

I'm really sad about it

He's cutting me stones right now, and it's a pretty sizable order ($500+). If I didn't give a deposit I would just cancel. Who insults customers like that???

I found it like slightly condescending, to be honest. Just my two cents, but a purchase should be a positive thing, not one where you're judged by the vendor... like seriously you're on a jewelry enthusiasts forum, know your audience! I hope I don't get the lilac sapphire I tried for this morning, just kind of put a bad taste in my mouth. End rant

 

[lovedogs]

I found it like slightly condescending, to be honest. Just my two cents, but a purchase should be a positive thing, not one where you're judged by the vendor... like seriously you're on a jewelry enthusiasts forum, know your audience! I hope I don't get the lilac sapphire I tried for this morning, just kind of put a bad taste in my mouth. End rant

Right?!? Does it make me a total B*** if I ask for my deposit back?? I don't want to spend my money with someone who is judging me and being rude. No thanks.

 

[prs]

We all have a bad day every now and again!

I understand he's been a great vendor, maybe cut him some slack?

 

[scouty]

@prs Yes, very true. Always good to keep it in perspective, everyone does have a bad day once in a while! I don't personally have any experience working with him before so I just found it kind of off-putting.

@lovedogs is the deposit refundable? , I just emailed him to cancel mine. Sorry, but I just don't feel good about the whole transaction and I need to feel 100% before I spend.

 

[strawrose]

I get the sense that people who are most pissed are those who already purchased from him. It’s understandable.

 

[Rfisher]

We all have a bad day every now and again!

I understand he's been a great vendor, maybe cut him some slack?

Maybe someone on here who has more of a long standing relationship with him, do a quick welfare check? A quick scan of his history of posting shows this type of posting to be somewhat out of character?