Need help finding a small Sapphire

[2Neesers]

Hi Everyone,
I am looking for a small blue Sapphire to go in a setting that I have found and the setting takes a 4.3mm to 5.6mm round stone.
I would like to find something on the upper end of that size range if possible. I have looked around a bit at some of the favorite recommended vendors here and am not finding anything around the 5.5mm size other than pairs, and I just need a single stone. I would like to stick with a vendor from the states if possible. I prefer a medium navy blue, yet vibrant color without any purple hues. Any help in located a sapphire in this size would be very appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[2Neesers]

I did just find these smaller sapphires from a Etsy seller that was recommended on another post.
This is my first sapphire purchase, so I don't know if any of these would be something I should consider.
Any opinions on these would be great. Thanks again!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174514411/valentines-day-sale-08-carat-cornflower

https://www.etsy.com/listing/167167208/valentines-day-sale-07-carat-cornflower

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174503444/valentines-day-sale-068-carat-cornflower

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160321598/valentines-day-sale-084-carat-cornflower

 

[LoversKites]

Gemartservices have calibrated Montana sapphires listed from 4.5-5.25mm but I'm sure they have larger ones if you inquire, probably in the colour you want too.

The last one you posted from etsy is very dark.

 

[LeaD]

The number 2 seems to me more saturated than 1 and 3. But 2 is the only one with just one pic.
Like Loverskite said, 4 is way too dark - the shots had to be done outside under a glaring sun to have light go through it. Inside or in grey weather, it might not be great and at dusk or in intimate lighting, it will be a black hole.
They offer additional pictures for interested customers. Why not ask them for a shot with all those stones next to each other? That might help the comparison.

 

[2Neesers]

Thank You!

I had looked at Montana Sapphires a little, but they appeared to have too much teal in them for what I am looking for right now. I do think they are beautiful though, and will probably get one in the future.

That's a great idea to contact the Etsy seller for a side by side comparison. I will ask for a picture of #1, #2 & #3 together and post it here if she sends it. #4 looked darked to me too. I don't want anything that will look almost black once it's set, like the ones you see in mall jewelry.

I also emailed Gemfix to see if they possibly had anything available that wasn't listed on their site. I forgot to mention that I would like to keep my budget for the Sapphire around $600.00, but I would go up to $800.00 if I found the perfect one.

 

[marymm]

Just a suggestion, but if you find the color and mm size you prefer in a pair within your budget, it might be worthwhile to just buy the pair, set one of the stones, and either sell the other or keep it for a future project.

 

[chrono]

Have you contacted these vendors?

Joe Escobar - http://www.escobardiamonds.com
Dana of Master Cut Gems - www.mastercutgems.com
John - www.simplysapphires.com

 

[minousbijoux]

How about Multicolour.com, here: http://www.multicolour.com/gallery/index.html?876483293

Or Tan's stores on ebay (disclosure: did not check Tan's stores, but he often carries round sub carat sapphires)

 

[2Neesers]

Thanks everyone for the great tips and vendor links!
I will be sure to check with those vendors for any future purchases.
I ended up finding exactly what I was looking for from Julia at her Etsy store, JuliaBJewelry .
I found a setting from her that I liked even more than the one I had originally planned on using and she helped me find the perfect sapphire to place in it, all within my budget. She was a pleasure to work with and offered a 5% Pricescope discount. I can't wait to receive it!
Thanks again for the help