Help! Pear cut sapphire stone for e-ring

[Sapphireswooner]

Dear PSers,
Lurking here the past few weeks trying to learn as much as I can about sapphires, first time poster, first time gemstone owner. My BF and I fell in love with this pear Montana sapphire e-ring setting option at a local jeweler last week:

However, I was crushed to discover the sapphire as a little too green for my taste in person. In addition it appeared too "glassy" for my taste and the least sparkly by far of the 15 Montana non-pear sapphires I had the pleasure of trying on that day. The NAGL report indicated windowing of 5-10% (is this significant?). I now have my heart set on creating a similar ring with a different stone.

After we have combed the internet for hours from PS's (super helpful!) list of vendors for a loose pear stone and come up short, I feel as though I have fallen hopelessly in love with a unicorn. Help!

Here's what we're looking for:
1. A medium tone sapphire that is greenish-blue with more blue present than green. Blues with elements of teal, aqua, or yellow are also lovely. I adore it when you can see different colors at different angles, which originally attracted me to Montana sapphires. Open to parti/bicolor sapphires.
2. Ideally 1.25 - 2.00 carats
3. Pear cut
4. Don't mind heated
5. Budget is up to $4,000 USD

This stone is currently the only contender:
https://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/1.44ct-montana-pear-blue-sapphire-b8260-/

However, I'm worried about the cut (thoughts?!) and know the natural sapphire company has occasionally received unfavorable reviews here.

Thank you in advance for any guidance and thoughts. This is such a knowledgeable and lovely community and any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[voce]

Why don't you try Etsy? Pristine Gemstones, based out of Nova Scotia, Canada, has what is in my opinion your best option: https://www.etsy.com/listing/622771...en-sapphire-rose-gold?ref=shop_home_active_13

Also, a much bigger oval sapphire within your price range:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/559817370/blue-green-sapphire-vintage-inspired?ref=shop_home_active_7

Sapphire Pal, from Australia, also has some, but not as pretty imo compared to the ring I linked.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/617198...ga_search_query=pear&ref=shop_items_search_29
https://www.etsy.com/listing/628923...?ga_search_query=pear&ref=shop_items_search_8
https://www.etsy.com/listing/295175...ga_search_query=pear&ref=shop_items_search_53

Although JuliaBJewelry doesn't have a pear shape, I think this teal blue is quite nice, and I hope she can source a similar stone for you. https://www.etsy.com/listing/496028...lue-diamonds-in-white?ref=shop_home_active_14

Other people like Kosnar Gem Co and Earth's Treasury have worked with blue green sapphires. They don't have anything pear-shaped in stock right now, but I'm sure you could ask them to source you something.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Congratulations on looking for stones/rings! How fun. And I love that you're into pears. I think they're my spirit shape. hehe

I'd be tempted to contact someone like Laura (https://www.instagram.com/tatumgems/ OR http://www.tatumgems.com.au/) or Doug (https://www.bespoke-gems.com/SacredGeometrics_MainFoyer.php) and see if either have any parti sapphires. They're both located in Australia, so I know they have access to great stuff.

I know you said sapphire, but I couldn't help but remember this spinel from Elle at The Gemstone Project: https://www.etsy.com/listing/474432838/220ct-fine-blue-spinel-pear-gemstone?ref=shop_home_active_31

Like @voce said, I'd also try Jeff at Earth's Treasury (https://www.earthstreasury.com/) because he works with Montana's regularly. However, I know he doesn't like to cut pears, so you might have to sweet talk him a bit. haha

ETA: I think you can find one with a much nicer color than the one from NSC. Just my honest two cents.

 

[princessandthepear]

TheGemstoneProject on Etsy has a lovely blue sapphire pear set in Elle's Intrepide setting for sale. I really believe that you would be happy with it. I have done business with her and she is a pleasure to work with. She is very accommodating and gracious. Her custom settings are lovely.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

TheGemstoneProject on Etsy has a lovely blue sapphire pear set in Elle's Intrepide setting for sale. I really believe that you would be happy with it. I have done business with her and she is a pleasure to work with. She is very accommodating and gracious. Her custom settings are lovely.

haha I saw this too but wondered if it'd be too blue for the OP. Worth a look though!

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

TheGemstoneProject on Etsy has a lovely blue sapphire pear set in Elle's Intrepide setting for sale. I really believe that you would be happy with it. I have done business with her and she is a pleasure to work with. She is very accommodating and gracious. Her custom settings are lovely.

I love that setting, and I agree Elle is very gracious to work with. The price on that gorgeous ring is a good deal in my opinion.

@voce What pretty colors in those sapphires from Pristine on Etsy!

 

[Sapphireswooner]

I had never heard of spinel, but @SparkliesLuver that stone is GORGEOUS.
Several good options to look into, as well as good idea to contact vendors directly. Thank you all for your replies!

Starting to think perhaps color is more important to me than cut ...

 

[SparkliesLuver]

I had never heard of spinel, but @SparkliesLuver that stone is GORGEOUS.
Several good options to look into, as well as good idea to contact vendors directly. Thank you all for your replies! Starting to think perhaps color is more important to me than cut ...

I absolutely love spinel. It's my favorite type of stone. And yes, that one is very pretty!