Pink Sapphire - Help Needed

[DFBklyn]

Hi all.

I posted here a few years ago for help with my wife's e-ring under a different name (Can't login anymore!). I now need some PS help again!

I am in the market for a round pink sapphire, approximately 9.40mm in diameter. I want to give my wife a right hand ring as a companion to her diamond e-ring (similar in shape and size). I think this would be about 3.5 carats (?).

I am not too picky about the shade of pink, but more vivid is better, but I do not want to break the budget. I will accept a lighter pink if it's a great price! Cut is important of course. Eye clean is fine. I actually don't even know what my budget is, I guess I am flexible if it's a good deal. I don't know what ballpark a stone like this would cost though.

Can anyone recommend me a vendor? Or perhaps a good deal on a stone you've come across?

Any help would be appreciated. I have made some inquiries so far, but haven't made much progress yet.

Thanks all!

 

[innerkitten]

Sounds like a fun project! Have you checked out the list of vendors above yet? I'm sure someone else will mention it but a pink spinel might also be a good option.

 

[innerkitten]

Some pinks.
http://www.simplysapphires.com/pink?zenid=8536f09d8651647401e316b598ad0586

and some more pinks.
http://www.gemfix.com/sapphire_pink.html

 

[chrono]

AJS does not have any round pink sapphires but I guesstimate from your measurement that the stone has to be at least 4 carats. Presuming average saturation and tone, a heated pink sapphire of 4 carats is around $6000. Something with purer hue and stronger saturation could easily be in the $10k range.

 

[DFBklyn]

Thanks for the info so far. I will keep up the search and post back!

 

[DFBklyn]

I decided I am open to ovals as well. I am thinking of going with a "flower" type ring, and like the way these look with the ovals. LM has some nice examples.

I see a few nice large ovals on AJS. Pretty big difference in prices between them!

 

[chrono]

I'm glad you are open to ovals because you aren't going to find many (if any) round pink sapphires of over 4 carats. Slight nuances of colour can mean very big differences in gemstone pricing, so it is important that you know exactly which shade you want.

 

[DFBklyn]

What do you think about these?

http://www.ajsgem.com/sapphire/pink-sapphire/pink-sapphire-4.18-carats.html

http://www.ajsgem.com/sapphire/pink-sapphire/pink-sapphire-3.65-carats.html

http://www.ajsgem.com/sapphire/pink-sapphire/pink-sapphire-3.16-carats.html-0

I know I'm all over in size and price. Just trying to get an idea.

Thanks!

 

[chrono]

Pink 1: average coloured pink with a small window.
Pink 2: browner than Pink 1 but has better cut
Pink 3: nicest pink coloration of the 3 but really lacking in cut. Has a good sized window.

 

[DFBklyn]

Pink 1: average coloured pink with a small window.

You think pink-1 has potential?

And thanks so much for your time!

 

[innerkitten]

The only thing I like about three is the color but I wouldn't make it a candidate otherwise. The other two are both kind of magenta in color but better than the third. I do see the small window Chrono mentioned.

 

[DFBklyn]

Found two more...

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P2576/Oval/stoneid=P2576

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P2450/Oval/stoneid=P2450

 

[DFBklyn]

The only thing I like about three is the color but I wouldn't make it a candidate otherwise. The other two are both kind of magenta in color but better than the third. I do see the small window Chrono mentioned.

Not too sure how I feel about the magenta color.

 

[chrono]

You think pink-1 has potential?

It isn't particularly attractive, not showing a pure pink hue, poor to medium saturation and the cut isn't good. Taking into note that AJS' stones are slightly less amped up in person, I recommend passing on this one.

 

[chrono]

NSC1 has a strange cut, coupled with a hint of orange and brown.
NSC2 has better colour but leaks like a sieve with the bay door

 

[innerkitten]

I like the round at the very bottom of this page, last stone. He calls it a "rosy pink". It's smaller than you're looking for I know, but very pretty.
http://www.gemfix.com/sapphire_pink.html

I didn't love the cuts on the two you just posted either. But you are very determined and a good searcher. New things come up every day on these sites.

 

[DFBklyn]

NSC1 has a strange cut, coupled with a hint of orange and brown.
NSC2 has better colour but leaks like a sieve with the bay door

Ouch! I am not doing very good, am I?

This is much harder than finding a diamond!

 

[DFBklyn]

I like the round at the very bottom of this page, last stone. He calls it a "rosy pink". It's smaller than you're looking for I know, but very pretty.
http://www.gemfix.com/sapphire_pink.html

I didn't love the cuts on the two you just posted either. But you are very determined and a good searcher. New things come up every day on these sites.

That stone is very beautiful. Just wish it was a bit larger.

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[innerkitten]

I like the round at the very bottom of this page, last stone. He calls it a "rosy pink". It's smaller than you're looking for I know, but very pretty.
http://www.gemfix.com/sapphire_pink.html

I didn't love the cuts on the two you just posted either. But you are very determined and a good searcher. New things come up every day on these sites.

That stone is very beautiful. Just wish it was a bit larger.

Thanks for the kind words.

Sure! I just did a google search and came up with this site. It has some larger sizes. But I don't know much about the vendor. There are some ovals though.
http://www.africagems.com/pinksapphire3ctsplus.html

Yes It's way harder than buying a diamond.

 

[innerkitten]

This a spinel. It's a beautiful color. Good size too. Spinel is nearly as hard as sapphire and make good ring stones.
http://www.swalagemtraders.com/search-gems/detail.php?pid=2373&cPage=2&sort=&perpage=8&cat=&display1=1&display2=&display3=0&category=&variety=239&key=&match=&indicate=&reserve_type=&pagefrom=search

 

[chrono]

This is much harder than finding a diamond!

There seem to be this misconception that diamonds are rare and difficult to purchase when in reality, coloured stones are rarer and more difficult to purchase.

 

[DFBklyn]

This a spinel. It's a beautiful color. Good size too. Spinel is nearly as hard as sapphire and make good ring stones.
http://www.swalagemtraders.com/search-gems/detail.php?pid=2373&cPage=2&sort=&perpage=8&cat=&display1=1&display2=&display3=0&category=&variety=239&key=&match=&indicate=&reserve_type=&pagefrom=search

That is very pretty. I will try to get a price.

And will try to find out anything on AfricaGems.

Thx.

 

[chrono]

This a spinel. It's a beautiful color. Good size too. Spinel is nearly as hard as sapphire and make good ring stones.
http://www.swalagemtraders.com/search-gems/detail.php?pid=2373&cPage=2&sort=&perpage=8&cat=&display1=1&display2=&display3=0&category=&variety=239&key=&match=&indicate=&reserve_type=&pagefrom=search

It looks to be very promising. Spinels are also generally untreated, plus it is much less than a heated sapphire. For those unable to log in, this one is only $3500.

 

[innerkitten]

You should contact them about it today. Lately they seem to have less of them coming up and they go faster than they used to.

 

[innerkitten]

Back to the Africa gems page. Without clicking on individual stones for details the one's that catch my eye are top row forth stone, second row last stone because I like longish ovals and baby pink, and maybe the bottom row third stone.

 

[DFBklyn]

You should contact them about it today. Lately they seem to have less of them coming up and they go faster than they used to.

I sent them an email.

I am leaning towards a sapphire though.

 

[DFBklyn]

Back to the Africa gems page. Without clicking on individual stones for details the one's that catch my eye are top row forth stone, second row last stone because I like longish ovals and baby pink, and maybe the bottom row third stone.

Top row fourth stone looks included.

I love the second row last stone. Very pretty and delicate! I am going to inquire.

I just don't know anything about the vendor though. Can't really find anything on them.

 

[DFBklyn]

Looks like Africa Gems is a good dealer. Midway down the page they are mentioned and added to the list.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/can-we-start-a-new-thread-with-respected-cs-vendors.169561/page-3']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/can-we-start-a-new-thread-with-respected-cs-vendors.169561/page-3[/URL]

 

[innerkitten]

Glad to hear it. I wasn't sure either. So do you have a setting in mind, or are you going to decide when you find your stone?

 

[DFBklyn]

Glad to hear it. I wasn't sure either. So do you have a setting in mind, or are you going to decide when you find your stone?

I do have a few LM settings in mind. I'll post them.