I just bought this Garnet. What do you think?

[Babyblue033]

I just made my very first gemstone purchase!

I'm hoping to make a ring with it, to wear while my e-ring is being repaired/rebuilt, and then wear it as a RHR. For both budget reasons and because I want the ring right away, I think I'll put this in a simple 4 prong solitaire. What do you guys think? I think I would love to eventually do a custom setting, maybe LM?

 

[Babyblue033]

This was my inspiration and first love. I saw it here, but for the life of me cannot remember who it was.

 

[LostSapphire]

That is a Jeff White creation.

 

[Selkie]

Date: 6/15/2008 7:07:46 PM
Author: Babyblue033
This was my inspiration and first love. I saw it here, but for the life of me cannot remember who it was.

That might be Gemlover''s tanga garnet from acstones? Not sure though. I love the color on yours, as well as the shape.

 

[LostSapphire]

from Jeff's website.

Baby Blue: You've purchased a LOVELY coloured stone!

Congratulations!

 

[Babyblue033]

Sorry I wasn''t clear in my post. I''m aware that the stone was cut by Jeff White (LOVELOVELOVE his stones!) but I actually downloaded that picture from here and thought someone here owned it? I had initially emailed Jeff White because I thought about getting something similar, but then I found the other one which was available right away AND in my budget so I decided to get that instead. I''m excited to see how it looks in real life

 

[LostSapphire]

No worries! I just wanted to be sure the "cutter" who did the stone got the credit!

When do you get yours? Plans to set it right away or are you going to wait?

 

[Pieface]

The stone looks very nice BabyBlue033. I''m guessing it''s from a vendor we can''t mention here judging by the style of cut. I hope it is as nice in person as it looks in the photo

Make sure you update us with some pic''s when you have it in hand!!

 

[Babyblue033]

Date: 6/15/2008 8:19:03 PM
Author: LostSapphire
No worries! I just wanted to be sure the ''cutter'' who did the stone got the credit!

When do you get yours? Plans to set it right away or are you going to wait?

Oh absolutely. I meant to mention that it''s JW stone and I didn''t know who actually owned it but it came out wrong

I just ordered it so hopefully I''ll get it some time this week. I really hope to set this into a ring ASAP, so I can wear it in place of my e-ring. It''s hard to give up my e-ring when I JUST received it! This will be something to ease the pain

 

[Babyblue033]

Date: 6/15/2008 8:38:55 PM
Author: Pieface
I''m guessing it''s from a vendor we can''t mention here judging by the style of cut. I hope it is as nice in person as it looks in the photo

Oh no, I wasn''t aware of that. Am I breaking rules or something by posting this?

I thought I initially got their information from a PS thread, although I can''t remember now.

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 6/15/2008 8:38:55 PM
Author: Pieface
The stone looks very nice BabyBlue033. I''m guessing it''s from a vendor we can''t mention here judging by the style of cut. I hope it is as nice in person as it looks in the photo

Make sure you update us with some pic''s when you have it in hand!!

huh?

 

[Babyblue033]

I don''t know either

But I did notice that whenever I tried to post something with their name, it gave me an error message and wont let me post. I thought it was a weird fluke but now I''m wondering if there''s a reason for that?

 

[Pieface]

It's something a ran afoul of early in my time here. It's fine (as far as I know) to post your images Babyblue but if you try to link to that vendors (if I'm correct, which I'm pretty sure I am as I had a sneaky peek there

) website or type in the name the board software won't let you post. I don't know the reasons and I'm not particularly interested but a board mod emailed me about it as I was getting frustrated that my posts wouldn't go through on a particular thread. I'd say to have a crack but apparently it flags up to the mod's so I imagine that would just create more work for them

I'm sure the stone will be nice

 

[movie zombie]

Date: 6/15/2008 8:38:55 PM
Author: Pieface
The stone looks very nice BabyBlue033. I''m guessing it''s from a vendor we can''t mention here judging by the style of cut. I hope it is as nice in person as it looks in the photo

Make sure you update us with some pic''s when you have it in hand!!

+1 re everything.

movie zombie

 

[Babyblue033]

Oy, and I kept on trying because I thought it was some wacky computer error

 

[Pieface]

Teehee! No harm done

I know it confused heck out of me when I couldn''t get my posts to work!

The important thing now is to get your hands on it and post some pics

 

[innerkitten]

My spessartite is the same cut and I love it. I have a feeling your going to be very happy with that stone. Plz post pics when you get it!

 

[kcoursolle]

It looks like a very nice garnet!! I''d love to see pictures when you get it!!

 

[Pandora II]

Lovely and beautiful cut - is it a rhodolite or an umbalite?

I'm pretty sure I know who the cutter is and I like his work a lot.

Stat's please!

 

[Catmom]

YUM, It''s GORGEOUS!!

 

[Rhea]

It''s beautiful! I''d love to see how you plan to set it.

Why wouldn''t you be able to post where you got it?

 

[Kismet]

Date: 6/16/2008 2:57:28 PM
Author: Addy
It''s beautiful! I''d love to see how you plan to set it.


Why wouldn''t you be able to post where you got it?

I may be wrong, but I believe that particular vendor was banned for not following forum rules.

And yes, it is a lovely stone.

 

[Babyblue033]

Yeah apparently the vendor has been banned so I can''t mention their name. I had no idea!

Anyway, here''s more info on the stone:
"Umbalite Garnet - 2.56 ct. The Umbalite’s are Rhodolite garnets from the Umba area of Tanzania. The color of this stone is just a bit better too, as it has more of a purple color to it. This one measures 8.5 mm. Color 5, Clarity 5"

I work right by the Diamond District. Should I bring this to ERD to set it? I just don''t know who else to go to, even though I think I''m just going for the simple setting at this time.

 

[Gem Lover]

That is just beautiful. I love the cut and color. I''m confused though. Who is the cutter? Or is that what can''t be mentioned? I swear, I do usually comprehend pretty well. Sometimes my brain is just slow.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Wow! What a gorgeous stone! Lovely color. ahhhh garnets!

 

[Harriet]

Nice colour and cut! What''s there to not like?

 

[chrono]

Very rich and saturated colour. Enjoy!

 

[ptorraca]

That''s one nice garnet. If it''s from the cutter I think its from (initials would be PG). I''ve had the chance to look over his stock in person. His pictures are trustworthy.

 

[Babyblue033]

It''s been shipped!!!

It was shipped yesterday so I doubt I''ll be getting it this week, but it''s on its way! Just in nick of time too as I''ll be putting my lovely e-ring in the mail tomorrow back to the jeweler. My FI and I might meet up for lunch tomorrow (we both work near diamond district) and go for a quick browse to find the setting for it.

Any setting idea will be most appreciated. I''m hesitant to spend too much money on it since we just got our e-ring, but my FI says we can spend a little more if we can get something I really love. Any tips on shopping for a setting? I''m a total novice!

 

[Pandora II]

Have a look at Stuller - I''ve just ordered a couple of their settings (or rather I chose them and Wink is ordering them - I hope!)