Padparadscha Sapphires!!!

[RNgemlover]

I got these certified by an independent appraisal. 2/3 were natural, 1 was a synthetic. Here are the two natural ones. Hope you enjoy.

 

[RNgemlover]

more pics

 

[RNgemlover]

more...

 

[RNgemlover]

yet more...

 

[RNgemlover]

2.21 carat cusion

 

[RNgemlover]

2.21 carat cusion under microscope.

 

[RNgemlover]

2.81 round (though the cut is kind of off)

 

[RNgemlover]

2.81 carat under microscope.

 

[RNgemlover]

makes it official

 

[mercoledi]

They are beautiful, thanks for sharing!

 

[Gailey]

Err, like WOW!

They are just beautiful stones! Care to share where they came from?

 

[innerkitten]

Wow. what a great color!
Lucky you.

 

[Skippy123]

Beeeeautiful, I am loving all the pads I am seeing here in this forum, wooo hooo

 

[T L]

Shaun,
Do you mind posting a picture of the synthetic one, just as an educational thing for the forum. I''d be interested in seeing that. Thanks again, beautiful stones. Congratulations!!

 

[BWise]

Beautiful color! Thanks for sharing!

 

[RNgemlover]

My understanding is that there are to be no man-made or synthetic stones in this forum TL.

 

[T L]

Date: 2/23/2009 7:03:29 PM
Author: shaunrice
My understanding is that there are to be no man-made or synthetic stones in this forum TL.

You''re right, my apologies.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Great color, thanks for sharing them.

 

[mochi]

AWWW, Shaun! It''s so pretty!! I''ll have to add this on my "MUST HAVE" list!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Love the color -very pretty!

 

[Linda W]

Shaun: Your pads are gorgeous!! I love them.

 

[RNgemlover]

I really like this style. Bulkier for me of course, but I really like this idea... for the cusion cut.

http://www.artofplatinum.com/4images/details.php?image_id=303

 

[platinumrock]

HUBBA HUBBA!!!

Shaunrice, your pads are seriously drool-worthy!!!

Whatever are you going to do with them?

 

[icekid]

shaunrice- wow...

that gorgeous sunset pinky peachy orangey. stunning!! Can''t wait to see how you set them.

 

[mochi]

I really think that Leon ring is stunning!!

 

[Harriet]

Now, *those* are pads!

 

[Gailey]

Uhm, err, shaunrice are you Mr shaunrice? Because I think I love you!

 

[platinumrock]

Date: 2/25/2009 12:06:47 AM
Author: Gailey
Uhm, err, shaunrice are you Mr shaunrice? Because I think I love you!

Hahaa...believe it or not, this is not the first time he''s been propositioned.
He even received a few marriage proposals when they saw his gemstone collection.

 

[Gailey]

Date: 2/25/2009 12:13:51 AM
Author: platinumrock

Date: 2/25/2009 12:06:47 AM
Author: Gailey
Uhm, err, shaunrice are you Mr shaunrice? Because I think I love you!

Hahaa...believe it or not, this is not the first time he''s been propositioned.
He even received a few marriage proposals when they saw his gemstone collection.

Oh heck, you mean there`s a queue?

You wouldn`t have to marry me SR (those others would nail you to a pre-nup anyway). No, just let me worship from a reasonably close distance - I`m a cheap date you know!

 

[platinumrock]

Date: 2/25/2009 12:20:36 AM
Author: Gailey

Date: 2/25/2009 12:13:51 AM
Author: platinumrock

Date: 2/25/2009 12:06:47 AM
Author: Gailey
Uhm, err, shaunrice are you Mr shaunrice? Because I think I love you!

Hahaa...believe it or not, this is not the first time he''s been propositioned.
He even received a few marriage proposals when they saw his gemstone collection.

Oh heck, you mean there`s a queue?

You wouldn`t have to marry me SR (those others would nail you to a pre-nup anyway). No, just let me worship from a reasonably close distance - I`m a cheap date you know!

*GASP*

You are only after one thing.....

You''re not even going to call him back, are you?