Need help finding a square cushion cut sapphire

[Flyingcow]

I am looking for a 3 ct or bigger square cushion cut sapphire. Prefer no heat treatment and cornflower color or darker. Thanks.

 

[treasurehunter]

And how much are you willing to pay?

 

[LoversKites]

Yes, we need a budget and please post a picture for reference of the colour you want; metaphors like cornflower can mean different things to different people.

If you don't have a picture for reference you can post one from here: http://www.gemfix.com/sapphire_blue.html

 

[chrono]

Yup, will need budget, picture(s) of what you want and mm size. I've seen all too many 3 carat stones face up like 2 carat stones due to the cutting.

 

[Flyingcow]

i dont know how to add pics. Can someone help.

Budget is $15k. of course, cheaper is better I want to set it in a Halo setting. Would this setting block the light to the stone?

 

[LoversKites]

i dont know how to add pics. Can someone help.

Budget is $15k. of course, cheaper is better I want to set it in a Halo setting. Would this setting block the light to the stone?

Read this: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-do-i-post-photos.162572/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-do-i-post-photos.162572/[/URL]

A halo will block out some light and will darken the sapphire up a notch.

 

[chrono]

1) Click "post reply" (like you are going to reply to this message)
2) At the bottom of the message window, you will 2 two tabs/folders. The one in the front says "options". Click on the tab in the back, which says "upload attachments".
3) Next to "file name", click on "Browse". A window will appear that shows your desktop. Select the picture, and click "Open". This window will close
4) Now you will see the file name next to the "Browse" button.
5) You can now write a comment that will appear under the picture in the white space under "Browse", to the right of "File comment".
6) (You an skip this step and go to step 7 if you only want to post 1 pic.) You can add 3 additional pics (4 total) by clicking "add the file" (to the right of the file name. This will refresh the screen and "attach" the picture without posting it (yet). (If you get a red error message saying "The extension [format] is not allowed", that means you need to change the format of your picture.) If your picture is accepted, you can now add another one.
7) You can post your message and picture (and a file comment) by pressing submit, just like you do when you post a message. (You can also click "preview" to see how your message/picture will look.

 

[Flyingcow]

Chrono, thanks for the detailed direction.

 

[Acinom]

How exciting for you! Even if you end up buying online, I can recommend looking at stones in real life as well to find out what makes your heart sing and what color matches your skintone best.
If you end up buying online, make sure there is an excellent return policy.

The experts here will be able to help you select your dream stone.

 

[chrono]

That's a very dark blue and so very far from my idea of cornflower blue. Okay, I'll see what's out there.

 

[chrono]

AfricaGems is more expensive but has sales from time to time and is often open to offers.

I am concerned this one will be too dark once set in a halo setting.
http://www.africagems.com/blue-sapphire-cushion-g2k-92628489.html

Has promise but not guaranteed.
http://www.africagems.com/blue-sapphire-g2000-1113.html

Good price for the quality. You'll have to email/call as most are not listed online.
http://www.escobardiamonds.com/

 

[Flyingcow]

would it look too dark after the setting? should i go a little lighter?

 

[chrono]

I would start with something a bit lighter.

A bit smaller than you want.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scintillating-Unheated-Blue-Sapphire-Cushion-2-66-Ct-Eye-Clean-Gem-Srilanka-/121503717078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4a2f96d6

 

[Flyingcow]

I like this color. Just wish it is bigger.

I would start with something a bit lighter.

A bit smaller than you want.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scintillating-Unheated-Blue-Sapphire-Cushion-2-66-Ct-Eye-Clean-Gem-Srilanka-/121503717078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4a2f96d6

 

[schroest]

I'm in a very similar boat, was targeting a squarish cushion blue sapphire though 5k or so less on total budget stone + setting. Click through my profile to recent posts for 2 options I considered...for now I am probably going with option 1; option 2 I understand is out at the HK gem show right now but would be worth seeing. B6189 at NSC.

Also if you're not completely set on cushion and would consider oval, check out the 5.21ct Gary Braun has at Finewater gems. Have seen it in person - gorgeous cut, just was a little too light in saturation for my girl; also is violetish blue. (no treatments). And Gary has been great to work with so far.

 

[Flyingcow]

Thanks for the info. I will check it out.

I'm in a very similar boat, was targeting a squarish cushion blue sapphire though 5k or so less on total budget stone + setting. Click through my profile to recent posts for 2 options I considered...for now I am probably going with option 1; option 2 I understand is out at the HK gem show right now but would be worth seeing. B6189 at NSC.

Also if you're not completely set on cushion and would consider oval, check out the 5.21ct Gary Braun has at Finewater gems. Have seen it in person - gorgeous cut, just was a little too light in saturation for my girl; also is violetish blue. (no treatments). And Gary has been great to work with so far.