Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Ring

[Pat3548]

Hello Pricescope. I have been following this section for a little while now trying to learn what I can about Colored Stones. I am looking for an unheated round blue sapphire to create an engagement ring with. My budget is 4.5k for the stone. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for stones or an opinion of the a couple stones I have been looking at online. My plan is to get the stone first and then create or chose a setting based on it.

Thanks,

Pat

http://www.africagems.com/round-blue-sapphire-g2k-92563789.html

http://www.multicolour.com/detail/?/details/sapphire/ysa848aa/&1244716636

 

[liao]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

which one do you love the most

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[Pat3548]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Camelot Blue

which one do you love the most

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[chrono]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Are you in the US or in a different country?

 

[Pat3548]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

I am in the US. A little outside Austin, TX.

 

[chrono]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Okay, this means you have more options. Let me go look.

 

[liao]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

I can't find any unheated camelot-cornflower blue sapphire in any PS trusted vendor.

This one is pretty good:
http://www.finewatergems.com/sapphire.html
2.04ct heated ceylon sapphire

try to negotiate the price

 

[Pat3548]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Thanks for the help liao. I may have to just wait patiently for one to pop up or expand my wants. Unheated is a firm. I know round sapphires are harder to find may consider ovals.

 

[liao]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

how about unheated royal blue?

 

[Pat3548]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Yes I would consider both Prince of wales blue and Royal blue.

 

[liao]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Yes I would consider both Prince of wales blue and Royal blue.

you might want consider heat only royal blue and cornflower blue rather than unheated prince of wales blue.

http://www.thegemtrader.com/May13BSapphirePage.htm

try to consider this as well. cushion heat only orangy red sapphire

http://www.multicolour.com/detail/?/details/sapphire/ysa122aa/&1047464768

I think your budget is the main problem because you are looking for unheated sapphire. try to contact

http://www.ebay.com/usr/wilds-globalminerals?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

they may have the sapphire you are looking for

 

[chrono]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

you might want consider heat only royal blue and cornflower blue rather than unheated prince of wales blue.
I think your budget is the main problem because you are looking for unheated sapphire.

I agree with both points. I am having difficulty trying to find the right stone due to your requirements. Either the budget has to be increased, accept heat, stone size is decreased, colour quality dropped, or any combination of those mentioned.

 

[canuk-gal]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

HI:

Not sure if this sapphire is suitable, but have a look:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/november-moving-sale-t207798.html']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/november-moving-sale-t207798.html[/URL]

cheers--Sharon

 

[Pat3548]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Would a budget increase to 8k make it more feasible or do I need more? I want something at least 6.5 mm for a round sapphire.

 

[liao]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deep-Royal-Blue-No-Heat-Sapphire-Cushion-1-5Ct-Gleaming-Sapphire-Madagascar-/121083591180?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item1c3124fa0c

http://www.ebay.com/itm/No-Heat-2-5ct-Cushion-Srilankan-Blue-Sapphire-Eye-Clean-AIGS-Certified-Gems-/121083083158?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item1c311d3996

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AIGS-Certified-Unheated-Intense-Blue-Sapphire-2-58-Ct-Oval-Eye-clean-Madagascar-/121081955502?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item1c310c04ae

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unheated-Blue-Sapphire-Round-4-carat-Bright-Blue-Eye-Clean-SriLankan-Gem-/121132542653?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item1c340feabd

I will not buy any of them, but they are unheated. I prefer heated larger and better sapphire. if you want high quality sapphire, you still have to increase your budget.

http://www.multicolour.com/detail/?-1473158285
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unheated-Glinting-Fine-Medium-Blue-Sapphire-Cushion-5-ct-Eye-Clean-Srilanka-/121233063284?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item1c3a0dbd74

 

[chrono]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Contact these 2 vendors to see what they can dig up for you:
Joe Escobar - http://www.escobardiamonds.com
Wink Jones - http://www.winkjones.com/

This might work but expect the picture to look better than the stone in hand.
http://www.gemfix.com/sapphire_blue.html
2.39 ct, 7.4 mm = $4780.00
Order/Stock No.: sapphire_blue_1174, AGL lab report included.

 

[liao]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

how can I forgot Eddie Cleveland! try to contact this guy:

http://www.kashmirblue.com/index.html#

who knows, he might be able to source you a great sapphire at bargain.

 

[Pat3548]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Yes I would consider both Prince of wales blue and Royal blue.

you might want consider heat only royal blue and cornflower blue rather than unheated prince of wales blue.

http://www.thegemtrader.com/May13BSapphirePage.htm

try to consider this as well. cushion heat only orangy red sapphire

http://www.multicolour.com/detail/?/details/sapphire/ysa122aa/&1047464768

I think your budget is the main problem because you are looking for unheated sapphire. try to contact

http://www.ebay.com/usr/wilds-globalminerals?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

they may have the sapphire you are looking for

I talked with my SO and i think she is okay with heat only stones now. What are thoughts on this stone?

http://www.thegemtrader.com/May13BSapphirePage.htm

 

[liao]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

do you love that color? the color of the stone does not seem to be evenly distributed. Since you said you came afford 8k worth of sapphire, I recommend you to get a better stone.

 

[chrono]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Agreed, since the budget is upped and heat is on the table, let's look for something better. I have to prep for a meeting but will come back in an hour or so.

 

[chrono]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

Please decide quickly as these are on sale and given the time of the year.
http://mastercutgems.com/index.php?page=viewgem&id=7930
http://mastercutgems.com/index.php?page=viewgem&id=7929

 

[chrono]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

This one is bigger.
http://mastercutgems.com/index.php?page=viewgem&id=7932

 

[LoversKites]

Re: Looking for an Unheated Blue Sapphire for Engagement Rin

This one is bigger.
http://mastercutgems.com/index.php?page=viewgem&id=7932

All 3 you posted are great. I'd go for this one for the size. Plus having a slightly lighter tone is often a good thing as a setting darkens them up a little.