Help with violet stone purchase

[T L]

I would prefer sapphire, I will do a spinel as well, no amethyst.

And some tanzanite is that color, but very brittle for a ring.

 

[purple-sapphire]

Maybe message and see if this one is still available? http://diamondbistro.com/category/2...nder-Purple-Sapphire,-untreated-unheated.html

gorgeous color, but I am looking for 9+mm, preferable 10mm. Thank you!

 

[Cockatiel]

Honestly, I'd contact OTL and ask if she'd consider parting with any of her lilac/violet/lavender spinels. I know she has several, including one over 4cts. Worth an email! Here's her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CDGEMSTONE/items

Poor OTL will get like 100+ messages spamming her to sell her spinel

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

This spinel looks very nice. The seller has no negative feedback on Toolhaus and is based in LA. They have been selling on ebay since 2013. Might be worth asking for a video.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Natural-Sp...356872?hash=item3f5b755948:g:soEAAOSwGotWqN~D

 

[purple-sapphire]

This spinel looks very nice. The seller has no negative feedback on Toolhaus and is based in LA. They have been selling on ebay since 2013. Might be worth asking for a video.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Natural-Sp...356872?hash=item3f5b755948:g:soEAAOSwGotWqN~D

This is a great color, the only thing that makes me think twice is the cut of "octagonal" but that color is soooo perfect

 

[purple-sapphire]

This spinel looks very nice. The seller has no negative feedback on Toolhaus and is based in LA. They have been selling on ebay since 2013. Might be worth asking for a video.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Natural-Sp...356872?hash=item3f5b755948:g:soEAAOSwGotWqN~D

and seems overpriced

 

[Heidi2101]

I don't have anything to add about the stone but do want to say I love how passionate and helpful everyone is in this Forum

 

[purple-sapphire]

I don't have anything to add about the stone but do want to say I love how passionate and helpful everyone is in this Forum

I totally agree!! I appreciate everyone soo much!

 

[purple-sapphire]

This spinel looks very nice. The seller has no negative feedback on Toolhaus and is based in LA. They have been selling on ebay since 2013. Might be worth asking for a video.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Natural-Sp...356872?hash=item3f5b755948:g:soEAAOSwGotWqN~D

I didn't know spinels could be this expensive, is this fair for $1700??

 

[arkieb1]

Yes some of the rarer coloured spinels are that much throw in precision cutting costs, but it depends on the size and colour of the stone.

 

[purple-sapphire]

Yes some of the rarer coloured spinels are that much throw in precision cutting costs, but it depends on the size and colour of the stone.

I am guessing this is a rarer color? precision cut?

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I am guessing this is a rarer color? precision cut?

I am not sure if the cut is precision but it looks very nice. Like most gem stones rarity is a factor. Spinels rise in price quite a bit at the 3 carat mark. Spinels can be plagued by grey, which some people refer to as the "grey mask" in spinels. Saturated spinels that are good color, cut and clarity are much less expensive than sapphires, but are not cheap and seem to be getting much harder to find.

 

[arkieb1]

I am guessing this is a rarer color? precision cut?

Yes it looks to be precision rather than a wonky native cut and purple spinels without too much grey over a certain size are more difficult to find.

 

[purple-sapphire]

eye visible inclusions for that stone, so to me 1700 is too much

 

[Violetphoenix]

What about this lavender spinel from Jeff white?

 

[purple-sapphire]

What about this lavender spinel from Jeff white?

perfect, but don't see this one available

 

[Sabrina31]

perfect, but don't see this one available

It was in his gem scoop, but email him and see if its still available. Jeff is very fast to respond and his cutting is amazing!

 

[purple-sapphire]

It was in his gem scoop, but email him and see if its still available. Jeff is very fast to respond and his cutting is amazing!

Thank you, I have reached out

 

[purple-sapphire]

the spinel LisaRN posted is absolutely perfect, I didn't want to pay the price but I would have but it has the inclusion to the naked eye. I am purchasing the Jeff White stone, but still looking at other stones. If anyone sees any (coloring like LisaRN posted) please continue to post that is my dream color. i will post the Jeff White stone when it arrives (thank you violetphoenix) Thank you all for the contributions!!!!

 

[minousbijoux]

the spinel LisaRN posted is absolutely perfect, I didn't want to pay the price but I would have but it has the inclusion to the naked eye. I am purchasing the Jeff White stone, but still looking at other stones. If anyone sees any (coloring like LisaRN posted) please continue to post that is my dream color. i will post the Jeff White stone when it arrives (thank you violetphoenix) Thank you all for the contributions!!!!

Did you query the vendor about visible inclusions? I ask because its listed as "eye clean."

 

[marymm]

I adore the color in this GemFix violet-blue sapphire as shown in the video (make sure to adjust the setting so the video is in HD) ... swoon ... unheated with GIA cert ... if you like the video, maybe worth checking out in person?

https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-fancy-15-1402

 

[purple-sapphire]

I adore the color in this GemFix violet-blue sapphire as shown in the video (make sure to adjust the setting so the video is in HD) ... swoon ... unheated with GIA cert ... if you like the video, maybe worth checking out in person?

https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-fancy-15-1402

very pretty but i am only interested in purples, no blue, or grey in there. flashes of pink are ok

 

[purple-sapphire]

Did you query the vendor about visible inclusions? I ask because its listed as "eye clean."

I did, and they updated the listing. they say it has visible inclusions. Although that color is gorgeous and the cut I would be nervous about visible inclusions

 

[minousbijoux]

I did, and they updated the listing. they say it has visible inclusions. Although that color is gorgeous and the cut I would be nervous about visible inclusions

Absolutely! Good call on your part. I hope that was an unintentional mistake on the part of the vendor.

 

[purple-sapphire]

Absolutely! Good call on your part. I hope that was an unintentional mistake on the part of the vendor.

thank you, it truly is my dream color. I love the original stone color and the Jeff white I just purchased, but nothing wrong with a girl having different hues of purple stones

 

[purple-sapphire]

9mm round $7k GIA. Thoughts please? 1st pic is outdoor

 

[purple-sapphire]

indoor light

 

[purple-sapphire]

Also this stone is unheated per GIA cert

 

[Sabrina31]

Thats a beautiful color! It seems to go light around the edges, but i'm still new enough that i'm not sure if thats normal or not.

 

[purple-sapphire]

Thats a beautiful color! It seems to go light around the edges, but i'm still new enough that i'm not sure if thats normal or not.

Do you feel that stone at 9mm is worth 7k? I just seem to not have the eye. I just look at colors but obviously need to look closer b/c I didn't see that until you pointed it out. Thank you