new sapphires, what do you think?

[amertrine]

I've had these two sent to me, what does everyone think of them? I'm tending towards to champagne coloured one, a softer colour.




http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Champagne/Oval/stoneid=u3044

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Orangish%20Yellow/Oval/stoneid=u2359

comments and opinions welcomed as i'm a first time buyer.
thanks - A

 

[pregcurious]

I also prefer the champagne one, but are our pictures true to the actual color of the stones? The champagne stone appears to have a slight brown modifier in your picture that is not shown in the NSC picture.

 

[SB621]

I dont' want to be a debi downer but I'm so not a fan of the NSC so my response will sort of base on that. To me both of the stones don't scream yellow sapphire. They look more like a citrine so I would return both and look for a yellow sapphire with better color....however if that is the shade you are going for then it shouldn't matter what we think as long as you LOVE the color!

 

[soberguy]

I think both sapphires are over-priced by a long shot, and a muddy color.

 

[T L]

They look like inexpensive citrines.

 

[chrono]

Very overpriced for the colour. Also, how accurate are your pictures? They don't look anything like the ones from NSC.

 

[gongli]

i think the one on the right looks better in your photo. i think these would be considered "uncertified" sapphires, since they're not certified by an independent lab, which is something that is important to some sapphire buyers. as the old "song" goes, most sapphires are heated, and yellow sapphires can be irradiated from clear, so an independent lab report often makes the purchaser more confident. id also be curious to see some links to better priced certified untreated sapphires of comparable quality.

 

[brandy_z28]

I think the price is WAY too much for those, wouldn't keep either.

 

[amertrine]

Ok, fair enough. The stones are prettier irl but then I know everyone says that.

I'm not sure if I'm sold on them either. I am struggling to find anything better for under $1000, around a carat, oval top face, brilliant-ish bottom and a light yellowy-orange colour. I'm pretty scared that if I say no to these that I will find anything that is more what I wanted.

If anyone has seen anything they think would suit me please let me know.....

thanks -A

 

[brandy_z28]

This one is listed as a medium tone and quite a bit bigger than you wanted, but far cheaper.
He's a trusted ebay vendor.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-43ct-UNHE...2607?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item3a68c08cdf

 

[amertrine]

Thanks brandy. i'm a little put off by the scratch-like pattern across the face though. I'm gonna have a look thru the rest of that shop tho see if theres anything else.
-A

 

[brandy_z28]

A round:
http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=9&idproduct=1279

The inclusions in the odysseygem stone might not be as pronounced in person. I find that the inclusions are quite a bit less noticeable in person than in his photos which are magnified.

He also has gemburionline: http://www.ebay.com/sch/gemburionline/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

and vvs1gem: http://www.ebay.com/sch/vvs1gem/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

 

[amertrine]

really appreciating the help.

I had previously looked at that acs round but it wont fit the design I have in mind for it. Very pretty though.

And you are right though inclusions may look much less irl, that said I really want something that is eye clean- at least in the centre of the stone. I'd be surprised if they look *that* much nicer irl.

I'll take a look at the ebay stones tho.

 

[chel180]

i'd keep searching.....

 

[LD]

I'm sorry, I'm not keen either.

Have a look at www.ajs.com

 

[amertrine]

lovindiamonds- they dont have anything suitable but thanks for the suggestion.