Pretty cool link

[colormyworld]

http://worldfamousgems.com/price.html

 

[Harriet]

Thanks, Doug. May I add this one?: www.museumdiamonds.com I'm afraid it's 'just' about diamonds, though.

 

[colormyworld]

No problemo, add away.

 

[colormyworld]

The thing that struck me about most of the colored stoes was the cutting. Not exactly everyones cup of tea.
Although I don't think there are very many reading the CS forum that would kick any of those to the curb.

 

[cushioncutnut]

that is a pretty dreamy site! thanks for sharing! ....so what is that I see in your avatar? A new gemmy??

 

[colormyworld]

Date: 5/22/2009 8:16:04 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
that is a pretty dreamy site! thanks for sharing! ....so what is that I see in your avatar? A new gemmy??

You are welcome CCN.

Nah, not a new stone. It is an indicolite I have had for a coulpe of years. I was taking some pictures and playing around with the lighting. It really is not that blue IRL but I thought it made for a pretty good avatar picture.

 

[colormyworld]

I also got this version which is a little closer to what I see but still qutie deceptive.

 

[colormyworld]

Here is what I see IRL

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Looks very nice. But I really don''t trust photos. Could you send it to me so I can check it out?

I promise to return it to you - eventually

 

[icekid]

Date: 5/22/2009 8:51:36 PM
Author: colormyworld
Here is what I see IRL

The real life is still gorgeous! And droooool over the links

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Good link!

It lists one of the most intriguing stories in the gem world (in my opinion, at least). the De Young Red Diamond. How does one of the largest red diamonds ends up being sold as a garnet in an estate sale? At one point, it was surely IDed as a diamond (the cutter knew, for sure!). It doesn''t become a well known stone despite the size and very rare colour. Even though someone paid a fortune for it, eventually it becomes forgotten and not even family lore remains. Does the state sale occur soon after or does it go through a generation or two as a garnet before being sold?

So many questions! I would really like to know the whole story.

 

[D&T]

Date: 5/22/2009 8:51:36 PM
Author: colormyworld
Here is what I see IRL

this is an awesome cut, way cool!

 

[marcy]

Thanks. Cool links.

 

[chrono]

Date: 5/22/2009 9:11:31 PM
Author: Lady_Disdain
Looks very nice. But I really don''t trust photos. Could you send it to me so I can check it out?

I promise to return it to you - eventually

That''s a good one. I think I have to check it out too because it looks too good to be true.

I must verify it in person.

 

[chrono]

Date: 5/22/2009 8:02:59 PM
Author: colormyworld
The thing that struck me about most of the colored stoes was the cutting. Not exactly everyones cup of tea.
Although I don''t think there are very many reading the CS forum that would kick any of those to the curb.

Everything there is drool worthy - I would never kick any one of those to the curb. In fact, you''ll have to pry it off my dead fingers.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Date: 5/22/2009 8:51:36 PM
Author: colormyworld
Here is what I see IRL

I like what I see! Thank you very much for sharing the photos and the link!