Hello fellow PSers and gem enthusiasts,I recently got married (last Saturday in beautiful South Lake Tahoe) and would like your valuable expertise in identifying the center stone in the attached photos. To my untrained eye, the color transitions between a dark blue and a purple-blue. At first I thought it might be a topaz, but the color doesn’t seem to match any typical blue topazes such as London, Swiss, Sky, or Electric blue. Nor can I determine if the stone is natural or lab-created. If the later, could topazes come in greater color variation? Otherwise, I’m leaning towards sapphire, but again I can’t seem to find close examples online.
Once the type of stone has been identified, I’d like to source a loose one (ideally precision cut) to be set into a similar pendant. Any suggestions on vendors?
Basically, this piece was my something borrowed and something blue and my now husband wants to get/make one for me as a wedding gift. I’ve seen similar at Kay’s and Rogers, but they seemed overpriced and the stone’s lacked life (were windowy). So, I’m back here doing my research so that we can make an informed purchase.
Alternatively, I’ve hinted at a Montana Teal Sapphire pendant necklace as we almost sourced one for my e-ring and I’m still intent on owning one.
Thank you!
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