In search of a red stone

[BoubaFris]

Hello!

I am so tempted by the amazing pieces here that I am now looking for a red stone (any type) for a pendant. However my budget is only $2,000 for stone and setting. I would ideally prefer to have both stone and setting from the same place as I am in Canada and everything under one roof may be less hassle. Setting: looking for halos for more presence.

Would you consider this one good value? https://m.ebay.com/itm/172862756035?_mwBanner=1

Any advice/opinions would be welcome. Thank you!

 

[chroman]

Can't say that I'm a huge fan of the cut on the spinel you posted.

Here's a couple more out there that caught my eye:
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/gemstones/?sku=G85715
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/gemstones/?sku=G85713
http://www.finewatergems.com/store/p210/1.35_ct_Burmese_Red_Spinel.html

 

[pwsg07]

Hello!

I am so tempted by the amazing pieces here that I am now looking for a red stone (any type) for a pendant. However my budget is only $2,000 for stone and setting. I would ideally prefer to have both stone and setting from the same place as I am in Canada and everything under one roof may be less hassle. Setting: looking for halos for more presence.

Would you consider this one good value? https://m.ebay.com/itm/172862756035?_mwBanner=1

Any advice/opinions would be welcome. Thank you!

A lot of spinels are dark tone and do not look vivid red. They look more like garnet.

 

[mochiko42]

I'd definitely contact Yvonne and ask her what options she has for red garnet or red spinel/ruby within your price range. She can also do red melee halo with rubies which will give you the red color but without the price tag of a large center stone..

https://www.etsy.com/shop/yvonneraley/items?section_id=6940736

 

[BoubaFris]

Can't say that I'm a huge fan of the cut on the spinel you posted.

Here's a couple more out there that caught my eye:
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/gemstones/?sku=G85715
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/gemstones/?sku=G85713
http://www.finewatergems.com/store/p210/1.35_ct_Burmese_Red_Spinel.html

Thank you. I will check them out.

 

[BoubaFris]

A lot of spinels are dark tone and do not look vivid red. They look more like garnet.

Thank you. So garnets look more dull than spinels in general?

 

[BoubaFris]

I'd definitely contact Yvonne and ask her what options she has for red garnet or red spinel/ruby within your price range. She can also do red melee halo with rubies which will give you the red color but without the price tag of a large center stone..

https://www.etsy.com/shop/yvonneraley/items?section_id=6940736

Thank you. I shall ask her.

 

[pwsg07]

Thank you. So garnets look more dull than spinels in general?

Red garnets usually are darker in tone, although their RL are higher than the spinel's. Some red spinels can look like a good ruby, but they are very rare. Ivy New York has lots of beautiful red spinels.

 

[chroman]

Another possibility, on the budget side:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/467792472/elegant-deep-red-spinel-gemstone-from?ref=shop_home_active_7

 

[BoubaFris]

Red garnets usually are darker in tone, although their RL are higher than the spinel's. Some red spinels can look like a good ruby, but they are very rare. Ivy New York has lots of beautiful red spinels.

Thank you! Just checked out their website. They do not state their prices online-on request only. Are their prices reasonable? Any experience working with them?

 

[BoubaFris]

Another possibility, on the budget side:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/467792472/elegant-deep-red-spinel-gemstone-from?ref=shop_home_active_7

Thank you! It certainly looks to be very much in budget. Any experience working with them? do they set stones? Quality ok?

 

[pwsg07]

Thank you! Just checked out their website. They do not state their prices online-on request only. Are their prices reasonable? Any experience working with them?

I never bought from them. I assume they are expensive. If you want a vivid red spinel, only some vendors carry them. They are not reasonable price unless you do not mind a very included stone.

 

[chrono]

I would inquire:
https://www.primagemsusa.com/spinel-redpink

 

[Arkteia]

You know, I am looking at the prices of red spinels, and it seems that a small ruby would be cheaper these days (or am I wrong?). What do people think? I think spinel prices have beaten all expectations.

The ebay stone looked brownish to me. "Vibrant red" spinels often have some orange/brownish secondary, and pinkinsh Mahenges, my favorite ones, are anything but vibrant red. I remember Litnon had a nice ruby, which has since been sold, but price-wise it was very attractive. As to affordable red garnets, Select Gem has very good prices.

 

[chrono]

http://www.finewatergems.com/store/p210/1.35_ct_Burmese_Red_Spinel.html
I second the suggestion for this spinel. Leaves you enough room in your budget for the tax and setting.

 

[BoubaFris]

Thank you all for the replies. Does Finewater set the stones or I shall need to find my own jeweller?

Btw, I have contacted Yvonne and she says that she has sourced some red Burmese spinels at the gem trade show. For those who are also looking ...

 

[BoubaFris]

Thank you all for the replies. Does Finewater set the stones or I shall need to find my own jeweller?

Btw, I have contacted Yvonne and she says that she has sourced some red Burmese spinels at the gem trade show. For those who are also looking ...

 

[BoubaFris]

Thank you all for the replies. Does Finewater set the stones or I shall need to find my own jeweller?

Btw, I have contacted Yvonne and she says that she has sourced some red Burmese spinels at the gem trade show. For those who are also looking ...

 

[BoubaFris]

Sorry for the dupes