Help finding my dream sapphire

[sapphiredreamring]

Hey everyone,

So, I've been quietly observing for a while now, but I've decided it's finally time to find that perfect sapphire for myself! I'm looking for a stone for a right-hand ring, and I'm really hoping for a shade that's medium to light pink with a hint of purple, or maybe a light purple with a touch of pink.

My budget is around 8k and I'm thinking something closer to 2 carats. Definitely want it to be natural and untreated, and of course, super clean to the naked eye.

I've scoured through the usual suspects like Africagems, natural sapphire company, gemsny, but no luck so far.

Would really appreciate some help in finding this dream stone of mine!

 

[Soseattle]

Adamant has nice sapphires and is reputable to deal with. You might keep an eye on the site or contact them with what you are looking for if you don't see it currently available. https://www.adamantgems.com/collections/available-gems/Sapphire

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Take a gander at these to start, this way you can narrow down your color because as of now it's still a pretty broad range(you wouldn't think so, but it is.) also decide if you want a precision/concave/native cut and then shape. https://www.johndyergems.com/gemstones/sapphire-7981.html

1.72 ct Purplish-pink Sapphire

1.72 ct Purplish-pink Sapphire

www.finewatergems.com

All Sapphire Archives - Earth's Treasury

www.earthstreasury.com

Fine Natural Pink Orange and Padparadscha Sapphires from Gemfix

Fine Natural Pink Orange and Padparadscha Sapphires from Gemfix, American Cut Gems

gemfix.com

NabatiJewelry - Etsy

Shop New York City Fine Jewelry Manufacturer by NabatiJewelry located in New York, United States. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higher

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View Pink & Purple Sapphire by CeylonFineGemsCo on Etsy

Shop Unheated Sapphire & Custom-made Engagement Rings by CeylonFineGemsCo located in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka.

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View Pink Sapphire by SapphireSource on Etsy

Shop Sapphires and Custom Sapphire Jewelry by SapphireSource located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Speedy replies! Has a history of replying to messages quickly. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higher

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Pink Ceylon Sapphire Certified Unheated Sapphire Purple-pink - Etsy

This Gemstones item by CecileRaleyDesigns has 146 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Jersey City, NJ. Listed on Jul 6, 2023

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1.59 CTS Unheated 100% Natural Certified Pink Sapphire - Etsy

This Gemstones item by GCSupplynh has 5 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Goffstown, NH. Listed on Sep 9, 2023

www.etsy.com

If you find nothing you fancy, then we can move to Instagram, there are many vendors and a little more risk to this avenue.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Adamant has nice sapphires and is reputable to deal with. You might keep an eye on the site or contact them with what you are looking for if you don't see it currently available. https://www.adamantgems.com/collections/available-gems/Sapphire

I second Adamant and they will also source for you, so worth reaching out!

 

[Avondale]

Adding another Etsy vendor I've seen recommended here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CDGEMSTONE

My suggestion for you is to arm yourself with a couple of inspiration photos of what your ideal stone would look like. If you don't see anything that works for you in a vendor's posted inventory, reach out directly, send the pictures and ask if they have anything similar. Not all available inventory always makes it to the website/etsy page, and it doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[dk168]

If custom cutting is on the card for consideration, then I would suggest contacting Jeff White to see if he has any suitable roughs in his vast inventory of Sapphires!

DK

 

[Rfisher]

Do you have any picture examples of the color range you have in mind? If it’s pretty narrow color want, can you share?
How ok are you with the stone being shifty in different lightings?

Here’s one well below your budget that may fit your bill (getting an independent lab report - ymmv) small window and just under your carat wish.



Returns are in vendor policy, but might be nail biting with the shipping.

Speaking of returns, (and I think utilizing a vendors return policy - even with restocking fees - is a great thing to really find what your heart and eye wants) one vendor suggested above, cdgemstone, is a good one to consider but there’s been at least two people here that have had recent return issues /vendor balking even though within the written return policy terms. I’m not quite sure if resolutions were discussed/cleared up on here or not.

Pearlmans Fine Jewelers is another vendor that’s got some great eyecandy to scroll thru their pink and purple sapphires. Some of their listings are found elsewhere, as well.
A few members here swear by JTV for loose gems.

Happy hunting!

 

[Avondale]

there’s been at least two people here that have had recent return issues /vendor balking even though within the written return policy terms.

Ooh, didn't know that. Thanks for mentioning it, it's very important to know and keep in mind.

 

[sapphiredreamring]

Do you have any picture examples of the color range you have in mind? If it’s pretty narrow color want, can you share?
How ok are you with the stone being shifty in different lightings?

Here’s one well below your budget that may fit your bill (getting an independent lab report - ymmv) small window and just under your carat wish.



Returns are in vendor policy, but might be nail biting with the shipping.

Speaking of returns, (and I think utilizing a vendors return policy - even with restocking fees - is a great thing to really find what your heart and eye wants) one vendor suggested above, cdgemstone, is a good one to consider but there’s been at least two people here that have had recent return issues /vendor balking even though within the written return policy terms. I’m not quite sure if resolutions were discussed/cleared up on here or not.

Pearlmans Fine Jewelers is another vendor that’s got some great eyecandy to scroll thru their pink and purple sapphires. Some of their listings are found elsewhere, as well.
A few members here swear by JTV for loose gems.

Happy hunting!

The color on the sapphire you shared is actually perfect! Now I'm leaning towards something a bit bigger, maybe in the 3-4 carat range. I'm on the hunt for that pinkish-lilac shade... which can go either lighter or darker.

Thanks for the vendor suggestions. I tried reaching out to Africagems and The Pearlmans for videos in natural light, but my emails got ignored. I gave them a nudge again, but still no response

 

[sapphiredreamring]

I'm kind of drawn to this bi-color stone I discovered on Leibish... though there's a sizable inclusion that I'm unsure can be removed or not

3.75 carat, Purple, Sapphire, Oval Shape, No evidence of heat enhancement, GIA, SKU 471543

3.75 carat, Purple, Oval shape Sapphire, graded by GIA. A fine Purple Gemstone that would look amazing in a piece of jewelry. For more information about this item please contact our customer service department.

www.leibish.com

 

[sapphiredreamring]

If custom cutting is on the card for consideration, then I would suggest contacting Jeff White to see if he has any suitable roughs in his vast inventory of Sapphires!

DK

Thank you for the recommendation! I've had a not-so-great experience with a custom-cut stone before, so I think I'm going to search for a finished stone first... and I might consider a slight recut afterwards