fierypyropixy
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My issue with that stone is not so much the bow tie but the fact that it doesn''t look like a true mandarin orange spessartite garnet. It might end up having a bit too much brown in it when you see it in person by the appearance of the pictures, so I would just be concerned about that.Date: 8/29/2009 5:59:43 PM
Author:fierypyropixy
I''m looking at this Mandarin Spess Garnet, and wondering, is this too big of a bowtie?
Or, maybe I should ask, IS that a bowtie?
I''m rushing out the door, have done just a brief bit of forum searching, but want to confirm.
And what may that be? A spessartine is defined chemically as a manganese- and aluminium- bearing silicate. "Mandarin" is but a trade name.Date: 9/1/2009 7:29:51 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
My issue with that stone is not so much the bow tie but the fact that it doesn''t look like a true mandarin orange spessartite garnet. It might end up having a bit too much brown in it when you see it in person by the appearance of the pictures, so I would just be concerned about that.
I''m strictly speaking appearances here, not chemical makeup. It doesn''t look like a bright orange. It looks like a spessartite, but not a "Fanta," "mandarin", or any tradename that indicates it''s a bright orange color.Date: 9/1/2009 9:31:01 PM
Author: Harriet
And what may that be? A spessartine is defined chemically as a manganese- and aluminium- bearing silicate. ''Mandarin'' is but a trade name.Date: 9/1/2009 7:29:51 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
My issue with that stone is not so much the bow tie but the fact that it doesn''t look like a true mandarin orange spessartite garnet. It might end up having a bit too much brown in it when you see it in person by the appearance of the pictures, so I would just be concerned about that.
Can''t offer a technical opinion, Harriet knows far better than I. But I wanted to chime in and say that I think Lisa Elser''s spessartite/mandarin/fanta/mid yellow and red stone is nicer than this one. Just on this particular occasion.Date: 9/1/2009 10:30:47 PM
Author: Harriet
Certain trade names are used so loosely that one wonders if they still have any meaning. ''Mandarin'' has been applied to stones with yellow and to stones with brown.
Fierypyropixy,
There are bright orange spessartites around, but clear pieces (as far as spessartites go) are well nigh impossible to find in the larger sizes. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.I wouldn''t worry too much about the bowtie, as long as you like the colour, ''Mandarin'' or not.
Gemline is a very reputable firm, so if the stone disappoints once you see it in person, I have no doubt you'll have absolutely no problem returning it. That being said, if you love the stone, regardless if it's "mandarin" or not, then that's what counts the most. Of course, if you need our opinions, pictures are always welcome!!Date: 9/2/2009 12:23:41 AM
Author: fierypyropixy
Hmm . . . well, to be honest, I did not really know anything about spessartites of any sort when I decided to buy. I think saying that goes against a lot of the viewpoints on PS, because obviously we're here to be educated buyers.
BUT, at the same time, I bought the stone simply b/c it caught my eye. Just found it interesting, at least to the point where I needed to see if it was so 'interesting' in person. So there are no disappointments here -- I referred to it as 'Mandarin' simply because that's how Gemline decided to market it.Now I'm hoping I did not end up paying too much for what is considered a poor color, though.
I am very appreciative that we have experts like you on this forum -- even though I am not in it with an investment perspective, hopefully those who are won't fall prey to false advertising!
We love to see pictures, regardless of whether you require an opinion or not, so please feel free to post them. As for wanting honest opinions, please note that in your thread if you open a new one.Date: 9/3/2009 3:13:37 PM
Author: fierypyropixy
Alright, the stone has arrived.
I don''t like to make multiple threads for a stone, because I like to keep things condensed and for reference later.
BUT, I am conflicted --- and the funny thing is, the aspects which I THOUGHT would cause objection aren''t even an issue or noticeable.
But, I really need people to weigh in and help me here -- would I be better off starting a thread about ''Is this a keeper or a return?''?
Exactly -- I figured people might bypass the topic if they thought it was more weighing in on how it "could" be rather than how it is, too.Date: 9/3/2009 3:27:44 PM
Author: Chrono
It might be nice to start a new thread for those who haven’t been keeping up with this thread. I’m looking forward to pictures and your feelings about the spessartite.