Need some help from the Garnet experts.....

[funtobewith]

Thoughts on this Spess please? I am looking for a bright orange color, no brown tones. This one has "bubble" inclusions.

The cut is a bit funky, which I kind of like.

If I get it, it will go in the cushion LOGR setting (I'm joining the club!)

 

[icekid]

Cut looks great! Owning a stone from CWMNBN, I can vouch that his stones rock! I think the Tanzanian spess is known for these bubble inclusiuons, so as long as they''re not distracting and the stone is priced accordingly- I''d go for it!

 

[funtobewith]

He says this is one of the cleanest he''s seen.
I am seriously loving the color, just want to make sure before I buy.

Funny, that people can tell cutters from a picture.

It''s almost like fingerprints.

 

[misspinky]

I''m no expert, but I think it''s gorgeous!

 

[chrono]

The cut looks great and yes, Tanzanian spess is known for more yellowish with bubble-like inclusions. In this case, the inclusions look obvious to the eye. I do not know your tolerance but the stone is worth a look-see. And yes, I know who the cutter is as well, so it should not be a problem if it turns out that the stone is not agreeable to your taste.

 

[funtobewith]

Thanks, MissPinky!


Chrono -
Would the inlcusions hinder performance?

 

[chrono]

No, the inclusions will hardly affect the performance of the stone because most of the bubbles look very small. However, I do see one particularly large bubble in the top left hand corner and that one would bother me personally.

 

[funtobewith]

I saw that larger bubble. Too bad it can''t be covered....

 

[Catmom]

I love the color though, and the funky cut!!

 

[funtobewith]

Okay! I''ve asked him to send it to me!

 

[Fly Girl]

Date: 8/29/2008 11:10:20 PM
Author: funtobewith
Okay! I''ve asked him to send it to me!

He''s quick. I was just there to look at your stone, and it''s already gone. Glad it was you who got it.

Please post pictures when it arrives!

 

[innerkitten]

I have a nigerian spess from him. His work is pretty impressive. Make sure you post lots of pics when you receive it!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Yay! I love it! Please post pics when you get a chance!

I have a pinkish tourmaline on the way from him, and he''s working on some sapphire rough for a colleague of mine and some lipstick red tourmaline for me! I have no idea how long it will take to be done, but I really love his work!

 

[movie zombie]

am i the only one that doesn''t know who CWMNBN is?

movie zombie

 

[portia]

MZ, you''re not the only one... I''m also wondering who CWMNBN is. Love the spess color!

 

[Catmom]

I don''t know either.......

 

[icekid]

ladies....... go to the 2nd page of Freke's "desparately seeking spinel" thread... and there is a hint

eta- err crap, I take it back. Must have been taken down. Sorry

 

[movie zombie]

AND IT APPEARS NO ONE IS GOING TO TELL US!!!!

movie zombie

 

[innerkitten]

MZ, You probably do know who he is. I think you bought a Mali garnet from him.

 

[movie zombie]

ah, oh, yes, i do know who it is....and i love my mali. i wish i could get a decent....notice i said decent not great....picture of it. i''d settle for a decent one. the little rascal isn''t cooperating, though.

thanks, innerkitten!

movie zombie

 

[GemRite]

Nice fanta orange spessertine. Yeah it appears to be from Tanzania, the faceters refer to the small bubbles as sugar. I guess a reference to what it looks like. It is a nice color and a nice cut as well. I think it is a good stone as long as the price is good. I have seen some of the Tanzanian material come out clean and some with this type of inclusions. Just like the Nigerian Spess will have these spiderweb looking inclusions in them. A way of being able to tell the location of the material. A finger print. Nice stones.

 

[Lady_Disdain]

I love those spess. I am in a serious debate with myself between one of those, a CWMNBN red tourmaline, a glowing sleeper or a pair of diamond studs. I know what the safe, classic answer is, but the alternatives are all so wonderful...

 

[Dogmom]

I LOVE the color and can''t wait to see pics of your finished project!

 

[innerkitten]

Lady Disdain, what do you mean by glowing sleeper?
BTW, I hate making choices like that too. I have so many things on my gem jewelry list.

 

[chrono]

I presume Lady D''s definiition of a glowing sleeper is a gemstone with fine silk (a sleepy look) that has a tendency to glow when viewed under low light conditions.

 

[lovegem]

I got a malaya garnet from this cutter. Impressive work.

 

[marcy]

I love spessartite and the color of this one looks great. I can''t wait to see pictures. And I am baffled about CWMNBN.

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Date: 9/1/2008 10:28:37 PM
Author: Chrono
I presume Lady D''s definiition of a glowing sleeper is a gemstone with fine silk (a sleepy look) that has a tendency to glow when viewed under low light conditions.

Exactly!