Cina_s
Shiny_Rock
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Hi, Its me again. Clearly I'm on a hunt for an Alexandrite. Seems like I'm getting close.
A local vendor from Toronto is helping me to look for it (Thank you David -if you are reading this).
My wish list:
1. Green to Red (I know this is a myth, but as close as possible)
2. around 1 ct (cannot really afford more than this)
3. I can see the stone in person and not an online purchase
4. I dont wish to upgrade in the future.
There are 3 stones I will hope to see by end of next week in person.
All 3 are very different in size and colour. But its important to me to see it in person, rather than an online page (although another David from MC was quick to respond), I just can't pull the trigger on a large purchase that I cannot see in person.
At this moment none of these have the certification/GIA etc, but can be arranged.
The colour description is my own, and not from an apprasier/lab:
OPTION 1: 1.56 ct slight blue Green to Purple (similar price to Option 2)
OPTION 2: 1.06 ct slight yellow Green to Reddish browm (similar price to Option 1)
OPTION 3: 0.89 ct slight blue Green to slight brownish Red ( almost double more than the 2 above)
I am torn on which option to pick.
Option 1, is a good value for size and good colour change, but I'm hoping for a redder colour change. and i know photos are super tiny. So its hard to tell
Option 2, I really need to see this in person. I'm worried the green is more yellow and similar to the one that I got "conned in" (which by the way I still haven't seen my refund, but still waiting for it).
Option 3 is my dream colour (but on the smaller side, and I get because its more red, the price is higher- exceeds my budget, but I'm willing to make try to squeeze it to make it work- maybe no setting for a little bit, and wait to recoup funds).
Any thoughts? base on photos( I dont own these photos- just using them for reference- If seller is here and wants me to remove them, please let me know).
I know the photo aren't the best, but just wondering what some of your thoughts are.
OPTION 1:
OPTION 2( Shots from video sent):
Option 3 (most shots from video):
A local vendor from Toronto is helping me to look for it (Thank you David -if you are reading this).
My wish list:
1. Green to Red (I know this is a myth, but as close as possible)
2. around 1 ct (cannot really afford more than this)
3. I can see the stone in person and not an online purchase
4. I dont wish to upgrade in the future.
There are 3 stones I will hope to see by end of next week in person.
All 3 are very different in size and colour. But its important to me to see it in person, rather than an online page (although another David from MC was quick to respond), I just can't pull the trigger on a large purchase that I cannot see in person.
At this moment none of these have the certification/GIA etc, but can be arranged.
The colour description is my own, and not from an apprasier/lab:
OPTION 1: 1.56 ct slight blue Green to Purple (similar price to Option 2)
OPTION 2: 1.06 ct slight yellow Green to Reddish browm (similar price to Option 1)
OPTION 3: 0.89 ct slight blue Green to slight brownish Red ( almost double more than the 2 above)
I am torn on which option to pick.
Option 1, is a good value for size and good colour change, but I'm hoping for a redder colour change. and i know photos are super tiny. So its hard to tell
Option 2, I really need to see this in person. I'm worried the green is more yellow and similar to the one that I got "conned in" (which by the way I still haven't seen my refund, but still waiting for it).
Option 3 is my dream colour (but on the smaller side, and I get because its more red, the price is higher- exceeds my budget, but I'm willing to make try to squeeze it to make it work- maybe no setting for a little bit, and wait to recoup funds).
Any thoughts? base on photos( I dont own these photos- just using them for reference- If seller is here and wants me to remove them, please let me know).
I know the photo aren't the best, but just wondering what some of your thoughts are.
OPTION 1:
OPTION 2( Shots from video sent):
Option 3 (most shots from video):
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