Madagascar Sphene arrived from Precision Gem!

[cellentani]

I have to admit that I''ve never seen a sphene before in person - only photos. But wow, I wasn''t disappointed at all - I love this stone!

3.75cts, and 9.72mm - cut by Gene in his Star80 pattern.

This, and the next photo are taken under incandescent light.

 

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In low, indirect, natural light, there isn''t any dispersion, but it isn''t unpleasant either (at least to me anyway).

 

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Gradual addition of sunlight...

 

[chrono]

Cellantani,
Can I come over to let you photograph my stones? Your pictures are amazing and look just like Gene''s.

 

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a little more...

 

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[chrono]

Hand over the shades!

 

[cellentani]

It''s very yellow - not much green.

 

[cellentani]

Hey Chrono - you can bring your stones over anytime! I''d be over the moon to be able to photograph a collection like yours!

 

[Gailey]

I think it''s gorgeous and Chrono''s right, you do take lovely photographs.

 

[Arcadian]

-A

 

[cellentani]

The system''s been a bit finicky, and now I can''t upload photos at all - I''ll try again later.

 

[T L]

I will admit I''m not fond of yellow stones, but the cutting and dispersion are lovely, and great photos (as usual

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[cushionladyESQ]

Wow that is really nice. I love that cut...it reminds me of something.....what is it....? Oh YEAH. THE SUN.

Beautiful!

 

[cellentani]

Date: 2/16/2010 11:00:49 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
I will admit I''m not fond of yellow stones, but the cutting and dispersion are lovely, and great photos (as usual

).

Haha, too much of a brown undertone for your liking? That''s okay, I know not everyone will like this one, lol!

 

[Catmom]

Beautiful!!

 

[movie zombie]

nicely cut and well bought.

mz

 

[cellentani]

Am I crazy for even thinking about setting this?!

 

[cellentani]

I took a bunch of photos, and I''m just going to throw them all on here - say *uncle* if you''ve had enough.

 

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This was taken under halogen under-cabinet lighting.

 

[Indylady]

Cellentani, its gorgeous! You have such fine photography skills, and fine gems as well! What a beautiful cut to show off that dispersion.

 

[Swala Gem Traders]

Very nice !

 

[Largosmom]

Really pretty stone! I plan to buy a really nice one someday and I WILL set it!

Laura

 

[brandy_z28]

I

it cellentani! Gorgeous! If you have a compentent jeweler I''d say go for it and set that sphene!

 

[vc10um]

Oh my goodness, c! That''s stunning!!! And your photography is AMAZING!

I''m coming over with my sugarloaf when I get her! (and the other stones I''m throwing in with the package...I''ll share when they arrive...keeping everyone in suspense until then!!!

)

 

[MonkeyPie]

Date: 2/16/2010 11:43:35 PM
Author: cellentani
Am I crazy for even thinking about setting this?!

Not even - it''s gorgeous and deserves to be shown off!!! I love it, it''s so beautiful, and I really have a soft spot for sphene. I think it looks great in that setting, actually, the contrasting shapes really work.