Rubellite on the way

[seaurchin]

Just ordered this rubellite from JTV. It was "only" $500 so I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much.

Rubellite 14.9x6.7mm Scissors Cut 4.40ct​

ETA: Do you all think it will be really dark in real life or what?

 

[VividRed]

From that picture alone it’s really anyone’s guess. Mine would be that it will look very dark. Are you able to return it if you don’t like it?

 

[seaurchin]

From that picture alone it’s really anyone’s guess. Mine would be that it will look very dark. Are you able to return it if you don’t like it?

Thanks, VividRed. Yes, I can return it. From the other rubellites I've seen online, I'd expect it to cost about three times that much, so I think you may be right. But what the heck, I figured I just might get lucky.

 

[VividRed]

Thanks, VividRed. Yes, I can return it. From the other rubellites I've seen online, I'd expect it to cost about three times that much, so I think you may be right. But what the heck, I figured I just might get lucky.

Yes, agree, fingers crossed!!

 

[dk168]

Good price if the colour is what you like IRL when it arrives, fingers firmly crossed for you.

DK

 

[Niel]

the photo looks heavily photoshopped

 

[LilAlex]

I can't tell anything from that tiny photo. Do they only provide the two face-up-size dimensions and not depth?

Fingers crossed for you! Spouse loves her rubellite pendant!

 

[seaurchin]

I can't tell anything from that tiny photo. Do they only provide the two face-up-size dimensions and not depth?

Fingers crossed for you! Spouse loves her rubellite pendant!

They did list the depth, I think it was 5-6 mm. I thought maybe the shallow depth would make the stone appear less dark but who knows. I'm guessing I'll be returning it, going by its low price compared to their other rubellites. I was just greedy for a bargain lol. Will post a pic when it arrives, either way.

 

[fredflintstone]

I hope it turns out, but 99 times out of 100 if the price is true good to be true, then it is not true. But what I can tell from the picture which is not much, your stone will be dark and one end is smaller than the other and the center (culet) is off centered.

 

[T L]

Just ordered this rubellite from JTV. It was "only" $500 so I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much.

Rubellite 14.9x6.7mm Scissors Cut 4.40ct​

ETA: Do you all think it will be really dark in real life or what?

No matter what happens with this stone, whether you like it or not, JTV has a rock solid return policy from 30 days of purchase. Good luck!

Did JTV list the treatment as irradiated?

 

[seaurchin]

No matter what happens with this stone, whether you like it or not, JTV has a rock solid return policy from 30 days of purchase. Good luck!

Did JTV list the treatment as irradiated?

I don’t recall reading “irradiated.”

 

[T L]

I don’t recall reading “irradiated.”

It would be under the stone details. It lists treatments. If there aren’t any, it states “none.”

It’s under gemstone details toward the bottom as enhancement. See example.

 

[seaurchin]

It would be under the stone details. It lists treatments. If there aren’t any, it states “none.”

It’s under stone details toward the bottom. See example.

Okay, it says “no treatment.”

Also, fwiw, the depth is 5mm.

 

[T L]

Okay, it says “no treatment.”

Also, fwiw, the depth is 5mm.

What’s the origin, just curious.

 

[seaurchin]

What’s the origin, just curious.

It says “Nigeria.”

 

[fredflintstone]

No matter what happens with this stone, whether you like it or not, JTV has a rock solid return policy from 30 days of purchase. Good luck!

Did JTV list the treatment as irradiated?

Irradiation is not detectable in Tourmaline & most stones. Only way to know is to be there when and if it was irradiated.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Just ordered this rubellite from JTV. It was "only" $500 so I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much.

Rubellite 14.9x6.7mm Scissors Cut 4.40ct​

ETA: Do you all think it will be really dark in real life or what?

has it arrived yet ?
what's it like?

 

[seaurchin]

has it arrived yet ?
what's it like?

Not yet!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Not yet!

soon .....

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I'm so excited about this!!!! Love rubellites!!!!

 

[seaurchin]

It was supposed to be delivered today. I’m so mad!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

It was supposed to be delivered today. I’m so mad!

Oh noes! The postal system failed you?

 

[seaurchin]

It's here and it's dark. It has wine colored flashes sometimes and other times, red.




Upside down

 

[Avondale]

Hmmm… Do you like it?

 

[seaurchin]

Hmmm… Do you like it?

I like the shape of it and the flashes of color but I plan to send it back because it's so dark.

 

[Avondale]

Oh well. It is what it is. If it doesn’t make your heart flutter, it has no place in your life. Better free up the funds and put them towards a stone that makes you happy.

 

[Neptune]

It's here and it's dark. It has wine colored flashes sometimes and other times, red.




Upside down

Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

 

[Austina]

It was worth a look, sorry it didn’t pan out.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Oh bummer I'm sorry it didn't work out! But rubellites are plentiful so you'll find a beautiful one!

Off topic: Your nails are amazing!!!!!!! Love that colour!

 

[seaurchin]

Oh bummer I'm sorry it didn't work out! But rubellites are plentiful so you'll find a beautiful one!

Off topic: Your nails are amazing!!!!!!! Love that colour!

Thank you. It is Sally Hansen Insta Dri, "The Future is Fuschia." I have to get out of the old habit of shaking bottles of nail polish before using. They usually don't need it these days and I think that's why I get tiny bubbles of polish on my nails.