Let's play a game... rainbow gems.

[Autumn in New England]

Welp, technically red should be back up, but since we sort of messed up before, let's start again with ORANGE. Or just post whatever you like... it's all good!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Just to get us past orange
I've posted it before but it's project never came to fruition because I wasn't feeling it
I'll work in onto something pearly probably
Carnelian

 

[newtojewels]

Yep, that counts! lol Have you shared this before? If so, I sadly missed it. I'm glad you shared it here, because I'm over here fanning myself. An asscher emerald band? Stahhhp!

Thank you! I think I'm PSer #3 to own it, I bought it off of the preloved forum. It's a 2/3 eternity, size 7.75, and I know nothing about the estimated carat weight or anything. I did hear that the emeralds were cut by Sako's dad. Here's CvB's post:

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And a hand shot:

 

[autumngems]

What about my emerald CvB band under a loupe?

Loveeee

 

[Autumn in New England]

Just to get us past orange
I've posted it before but it's project never came to fruition because I wasn't feeling it
I'll work in onto something pearly probably
Carnelian

I think I told you I collect carved gemstone roses? Love them... and this one is beautiful!

 

[Autumn in New England]

Thank you! I think I'm PSer #3 to own it, I bought it off of the preloved forum. It's a 2/3 eternity, size 7.75, and I know nothing about the estimated carat weight or anything. I did hear that the emeralds were cut by Sako's dad. Here's CvB's post:

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And a hand shot:

I love the open bezel work... doesn't interfere with the look of the band, but it protects in all the right places. This is gorgeous!! P.S. Is that your hand? Lovely, long fingers!

 

[Autumn in New England]

Hmm... we're on yellow. I've shared all of my faceted yellow gems. I'll post an opaque.

Bumblebee jasper (I made the necklace and cut the pendant stone). The pendant itself was a Native American commission.

 

[Autumn in New England]

GREEN is up again!

 

[Crimson]

I can’t recall if I have shared the oval ring here!
I like wearing these two jadeite rings together.
Blue is next!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Hmm... we're on yellow. I've shared all of my faceted yellow gems. I'll post an opaque.

Bumblebee jasper (I made the necklace and cut the pendant stone). The pendant itself was a Native American commission.

love it

 

[Pomelo]

I can’t recall if I have shared the oval ring here!
I like wearing these two jadeite rings together.
Blue is next!

Would love to see more photos and close ups of your “pigeon egg” jadeite!
(Does Singapore also use 鸽子蛋 for large oval cabs?)

 

[Crimson]

Would love to see more photos and close ups of your “pigeon egg” jadeite!
(Does Singapore also use 鸽子蛋 for large oval cabs?)

Haha, yes the term 鸽子蛋 or pigeon egg is used but not that often, partly because we don’t see many jadeite of that size.
I just realised that pigeons get quite a lot of attention – Pigeon Blood Red, and now pigeon eggs.
I don’t think the ring I showed above qualifies as a pigeon egg,, maybe only a hummingbird egg
Maybe Minerva could qualify as an almost pigeon egg?
The only clear;ly pigeon egg sized item I have is the 30ct rubellite.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Grey blue.

Next is purple!

 

[Pomelo]

Haha, yes the term 鸽子蛋 or pigeon egg is used but not that often, partly because we don’t see many jadeite of that size.
I just realised that pigeons get quite a lot of attention – Pigeon Blood Red, and now pigeon eggs.
I don’t think the ring I showed above qualifies as a pigeon egg,, maybe only a hummingbird egg
Maybe Minerva could qualify as an almost pigeon egg?
The only clear;ly pigeon egg sized item I have is the 30ct rubellite.

Hahaha we don’t discriminate between egg sizes! Your rubellite is beautiful, and of course, no words for Minerva…

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

My 4.4 ct purple spinel waiting patiently for her dress

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Back to red. This is a Thai ruby.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

And since orange seems to trip everyone up, here’s a Mexican fire opal. Wish I could get the purple flashes to show up

 

[Autumn in New England]

@Crimson - You have outdone yourself this round, my friend! I know others will join me in saying you have some of the best eye candy on this forum.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Grey blue.

Next is purple!

I love how while we're all sharing rather loud CS, you're quietly building one helluva FCD collection. This is stunning!! Wherever did you find it?

 

[Autumn in New England]

My 4.4 ct purple spinel waiting patiently for her dress

This is one of the prettiest purple spinels I've ever seen. Have you shared her before? She's huge!!

 

[Autumn in New England]

Back to red. This is a Thai ruby.

What an interesting shape on this girl... she looks quite clean and glowy too, with a true red. Kudos!!

And since orange seems to trip everyone up, here’s a Mexican fire opal. Wish I could get the purple flashes to show up

Thank you for this! First, it's gorgeous. Second, we do always seem to get stuck on orange. lol It's my favorite color, but I guess there just aren't as many options out there. Love the organic nature of this one!

 

[Autumn in New England]

We're back to YELLOW!

 

[rattatooE]

saw it and nabbed it. He had another super cool colored citrine, but it sold before I could decide. But I love reading the descriptions on his items. Adds a little sentimental story to the item.

 

[rattatooE]

That looks like the yummiest grape jelly candy I've ever seen! I collect specimens as well, but not of the finer variety. I have lots of agates and jaspers. lol

“not of the finer variety” Nope sorry I don’t believe that one bit LOL. I think every item you’ve posted has got me looking twice. Your jaspers and agates too are quality I haven’t seen before or known to exist. Craaaaazy. I was shown some blue spinels recently and the only thing I remembered was lurking and seeing a post before of your crazy cobalt spinel. Can’t look at blue spinel the same anymore

 

[Autumn in New England]

saw it and nabbed it. He had another super cool colored citrine, but it sold before I could decide. But I love reading the descriptions on his items. Adds a little sentimental story to the item.

I have come to love and appreciate marquise, and wish I had this cut in my collection. In fact, it's the only one I don't have! I know the price was excellent and might not warrant certification, but have you considered it just to see if it's untreated? It's a lovely stone.

 

[Autumn in New England]

“not of the finer variety” Nope sorry I don’t believe that one bit LOL. I think every item you’ve posted has got me looking twice. Your jaspers and agates too are quality I haven’t seen before or known to exist. Craaaaazy. I was shown some blue spinels recently and the only thing I remembered was lurking and seeing a post before of your crazy cobalt spinel. Can’t look at blue spinel the same anymore

What a sweet thing to say.

At heart, my first love was opaque gems/cabs and Native American pieces, and I didn't really fancy transparent/faceted stones. Wish it could've stayed that way... I might've had retirement funds. lol

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

saw it and nabbed it. He had another super cool colored citrine, but it sold before I could decide. But I love reading the descriptions on his items. Adds a little sentimental story to the item.

that is lovely, such a happy colour

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

This is one of the prettiest purple spinels I've ever seen. Have you shared her before? She's huge!!

Thank you! Not sure if I've shared about her before. I got her from @gingercurls off LT. I love her so much that I've had analysis paralysis on how to set her, as she deserves a glorious setting. Actually shipping 2 others off today to DK to be set, but she is next!

My 4.4 ct purple spinel waiting patiently for her dress