Tanzanite would be pretty hard to unload in the future without a loss especially if many middle men were involved in the price you paid. There is so much of the material out there in that perfect/near perfect blue color.
The color ranges you are looking at for garnet can be gorgeous and more unique. Hoping Jeff's stones are a good second option.
Oh, FYI while Africagems usually has the 15% discount (I think you mentioned being aware of this) they also do 25% off during bigger sales like Black Friday. So might be worth waiting a couple months should you choose to go with them (and hope it doesn't sell in the meantime)
But, I have returned/sold every garnet I have tried, I just have the worst luck/unrealistic expectations with them, so I shall leave the analysis to others.
I don't speak for the OP, this is just my understanding: I think OP is looking for a large stone (10+ct) and maybe with a premium feature like cut or some kind of uniqueness. The sellers brought up above like Moregems, Gene do not cut such large garnets - or at least I've never seen it. She is open to Jeff White who is charging fair 250-350/ct for the cut stones, who does have large material.
Do you have any suggestions that fit the bill? Not sure if you are allowed to give any as a former tradesperson - but if yes, it could help the OP see what you mean. Otherwise it comes off as if you say there are better options, but offer no concrete alternative.
To me your point on actual value/reselling is well taken.
No animosity intended of course, hate ruffling feathers and if I did so, sorry
Tanzanite would be pretty hard to unload in the future without a loss especially if many middle men were involved in the price you paid. There is so much of the material out there in that perfect/near perfect blue color.
The color ranges you are looking at for garnet can be gorgeous and more unique. Hoping Jeff's stones are a good second option.
Oh, FYI while Africagems usually has the 15% discount (I think you mentioned being aware of this) they also do 25% off during bigger sales like Black Friday. So might be worth waiting a couple months should you choose to go with them (and hope it doesn't sell in the meantime)
But, I have returned/sold every garnet I have tried, I just have the worst luck/unrealistic expectations with them, so I shall leave the analysis to others.
I don't speak for the OP, this is just my understanding: I think OP is looking for a large stone (10+ct) and maybe with a premium feature like cut or some kind of uniqueness. The sellers brought up above like Moregems, Gene do not cut such large garnets - or at least I've never seen it. She is open to Jeff White who is charging fair 250-350/ct for the cut stones, who does have large material.
Do you have any suggestions that fit the bill? Not sure if you are allowed to give any as a former tradesperson - but if yes, it could help the OP see what you mean. Otherwise it comes off as if you say there are better options, but offer no concrete alternative.
To me your point on actual value/reselling is well taken.
No animosity intended of course, hate ruffling feathers and if I did so, sorry
Tanzanite would be pretty hard to unload in the future without a loss especially if many middle men were involved in the price you paid. There is so much of the material out there in that perfect/near perfect blue color.
The color ranges you are looking at for garnet can be gorgeous and more unique. Hoping Jeff's stones are a good second option.
Oh, FYI while Africagems usually has the 15% discount (I think you mentioned being aware of this) they also do 25% off during bigger sales like Black Friday. So might be worth waiting a couple months should you choose to go with them (and hope it doesn't sell in the meantime)
But, I have returned/sold every garnet I have tried, I just have the worst luck/unrealistic expectations with them, so I shall leave the analysis to others.
I don't speak for the OP, this is just my understanding: I think OP is looking for a large stone (10+ct) and maybe with a premium feature like cut or some kind of uniqueness. The sellers brought up above like Moregems, Gene do not cut such large garnets - or at least I've never seen it. She is open to Jeff White who is charging fair 250-350/ct for the cut stones, who does have large material.
Do you have any suggestions that fit the bill? Not sure if you are allowed to give any as a former tradesperson - but if yes, it could help the OP see what you mean. Otherwise it comes off as if you say there are better options, but offer no concrete alternative.
To me your point on actual value/reselling is well taken.
No animosity intended of course, hate ruffling feathers and if I did so, sorry
Hello. Thanks. For me to be more clear. And the latest. I have my eye on that large Mahenge Garnet in the videos. I like the size alot. And the color. And from what i have heard here too. It looks promising. I was told by someone here too. They see no window. Which i asked about. That's a big relief. Being it's large at 11.44 cts. Got a feeling it will darken or look brownish in low light conditions. I can't tell in the pictures or videos. But if that's true. From what gather. Large ones usually shift more so. Also, i don't expect this stone to be precision cut. And that's ok. As long as it's cut very well. And was told it is. Still not sure yet if i want to buy it.
True about the 15% off now.
25% would be nice. But like you said. But could sell by then.Moregems one is very nice too. But i like the larger size of Africa Gems one.
I also want a stone. That's i don't have to worry about the cut. Jeff White does have good garnet material he says. So i am working with him. Should hear back from him soon. A great guy. It will not be as large as the other stone. That's fine.
So i can end up with both stones. Or just Jeff's.
Would like both.
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