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Simply sapphires is having a 70% off sale for their retirement

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I bought a couple gems from them over the years, a small emerald, some Burma rubies, and I think at least one sapphire. Everything has been fabulous. Their prices are great too. If you like petite stones, a lot of their gems skew smaller. I wish they had more rubies, but that's life. I am eyeing a couple of pears, but I really can't decide if I need anything else or not.
 
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Well, surely, they don't think I'm gonna be ecstatic about ordering from a vendor who discriminates against me, do they?

I can still browse through VPN but, come on...
 
So strange! Where are you located?
 
So strange! Where are you located?

I’m in Europe. Checked both the home network and the mobile data, plus I asked a friend to check, so I’m sure it’s not a me problem, the region really is blocked. How much of the region - idk, but I can connect through Italy. :D

Also, this regional block is a new thing. I’ve browsed their website without issues before. I can even order stuff, they’ll deliver it to me! As long as I browse from Italy, of course.
 
Strange!! Maybe it's a US sanctions issue. FedEx made me sign an attestation that my Japanese diamond ring didn't come from Russia, which was fascinating.
 
I want to know if anyone buys something! I started looking but didn’t want to fall into the “buy it bc it’s marked down not bc you want or need it” trap :lol:
 
I'm not buying but someone should probably get this:
The ring is exquisite. And with the discount applied, it's actually a really good deal. It would be a lie to say I was not tempted.
 
I'm not buying but someone should probably get this:
The ring is exquisite. And with the discount applied, it's actually a really good deal. It would be a lie to say I was not tempted.

Oh that is nice!!! Are you sure you’re not on the market for another blue? :dance:
 
Oh that is nice!!! Are you sure you’re not on the market for another blue? :dance:

I'm trying to avoid the trap @Mreader mentioned. A deal is a good deal only if you actually want what you're getting. With this ring, I don't quite feel it in my heart, I just recognise on a purely intellectual level that it's a one of a kind price for a high quality piece of jewellery.

Besides, I'm trying to stick to ban island for real now. I have a large expense coming up in January, and I need to get that out of the way first, it really is a top priority that things go smooth there. If that weren't the case, I could've splurged.

Btw, my husband was the first to notice the ring. He plays for your team, the mischievous enablers, and told me to get it as soon as he laid eyes on it. Y'all are not making it easy on me to keep my resolve, I'll tell you that! :lol:
 
I'm trying to avoid the trap @Mreader mentioned. A deal is a good deal only if you actually want what you're getting. With this ring, I don't quite feel it in my heart, I just recognise on a purely intellectual level that it's a one of a kind price for a high quality piece of jewellery.

Besides, I'm trying to stick to ban island for real now. I have a large expense coming up in January, and I need to get that out of the way first, it really is a top priority that things go smooth there. If that weren't the case, I could've splurged.

Btw, my husband was the first to notice the ring. He plays for your team, the mischievous enablers, and told me to get it as soon as he laid eyes on it. Y'all are not making it easy on me to keep my resolve, I'll tell you that! :lol:

Oh man if DH said get it then it would be game over for me! Haha!
 
I also felt sorely tempted! I would like to buy a blue sapphire in the coming years and these prices are very good.
 
The prices really are great. I wish they were just a tad bigger! There's a pretty but kind of dark 6 carat sapphire that's pretty affordable after the 70% off. It's giving me major Titanic vibes.
 
As Grandma would say "Well shit". I bought the Simon G sapphire ring and 2 others. I swear this is my whole 2025 budget spent. :(

Dear Lord I have no restraint except at the the times I have restraint. Can I blame it on hubby? I told him "Hey I am about to spend about 7k on rings I may or may not wear but they are beautiful" and he said "Great, do it".

So.....in February and March check out LT for my Tahitian and blue Akoya pearls that I am planning to sell at 30% of cost. :) I think I will also list my 3 to 4 carat pink spinels with lab reports.
 
As Grandma would say "Well shit". I bought the Simon G sapphire ring and 2 others. I swear this is my whole 2025 budget spent. :(

Dear Lord I have no restraint except at the the times I have restraint. Can I blame it on hubby? I told him "Hey I am about to spend about 7k on rings I may or may not wear but they are beautiful" and he said "Great, do it".

So.....in February and March check out LT for my Tahitian and blue Akoya pearls that I am planning to sell at 30% of cost. :) I think I will also list my 3 to 4 carat pink spinels with lab reports.

Which others did you buy?
 
The prices really are great. I wish they were just a tad bigger! There's a pretty but kind of dark 6 carat sapphire that's pretty affordable after the 70% off. It's giving me major Titanic vibes.

There is an unheard blue in the mid 2ct range that after the sale is like $800. Feels stupid not to buy it but that’s more than I would want to spend! There are a number of nice blues around the 1ct mark that are more my speed.
 
@Dreamer_D - I think I know just what you're talking about. I have about three more stones that I have my eye on, but just not quite ready to check out yet. I was a little too busy this year on the jewelry front. I was also taking a look at some of the opals. I think a moi et toi with a really nice blue sapphire and a really nice opal could be so pretty, but I haven't quite found a proportional match that would work for my idea.

This is the Titanic-y blue https://www.simplysapphires.com/product/certified-5-71-carat-royal-blue-cushion-cut-sapphire/
 
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@Dreamer_D - I think I know just what you're talking about. I have about three more stones that I have my eye on, but just not quite ready to check out yet. I was a little too busy this year on the jewelry front. I was also taking a look at some of the opals. I think a moi et toi with a really nice blue sapphire and a really nice opal could be so pretty, but I haven't quite found a proportional match that would work for my idea.

This is the Titanic-y blue https://www.simplysapphires.com/product/certified-5-71-carat-royal-blue-cushion-cut-sapphire/

Wow! So pretty.

I caved and bought a 1.14ct heated blue. With the sale the price is just so low, I couldn’t resist. It looks very sparkly (an important feature of colored gems for me) and the color is pleasing. I like the shape. I also like the size for a few projects I have in mind. Fingers crossed it’s nice!

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Do you know if the prices listed are the discount prices? I put an item in the cart and the price didn't change.
Thanks!
 
As Grandma would say "Well shit". I bought the Simon G sapphire ring and 2 others. I swear this is my whole 2025 budget spent. :(

Dear Lord I have no restraint except at the the times I have restraint. Can I blame it on hubby? I told him "Hey I am about to spend about 7k on rings I may or may not wear but they are beautiful" and he said "Great, do it".

So.....in February and March check out LT for my Tahitian and blue Akoya pearls that I am planning to sell at 30% of cost. :) I think I will also list my 3 to 4 carat pink spinels with lab reports.

Show pictures when you get; also what other two things did you buy; also can we trade husbands??
 
Which others did you buy?

The super cute (set high enough to wear with bands) pink and blue sapphire ring and the sleek color change maroon to purple/pink sapphire ring.


And this one.

I was set on a blue sapphire 2025 but who could resist blue/pink/maroon?
 
Do you know if the prices listed are the discount prices? I put an item in the cart and the price didn't change.
Thanks!

It should change in cart when you click checkout but it’s a minimum of $300 for the sale.
 
Hmmmmm....my cart didn't change even when I went to check out. Must be a sign that I don't *really* need anything. ;-)
 
Oh you must show it off once you receive it. I’m quite curious to know whether it will live up to its glowing description.

I will but honestly how will I know for sure? I've been collecting gemstones for many years and I have been absolutely blind sided by the "professionals". If my eyes like it I will be happy. I unfortunately have bought by recommended vendors and got IMHO pretty stones and also very ugly stones. So fingers crossed! :)
 
I’m wondering about the labs because they are various ones and some I don’t even know. Are they all good labs? Some of the videos also look different from the photographs in terms of color like this one : . Anybody have any idea whether the pictures are more accurate or the videos?

 
Hmmmmm....my cart didn't change even when I went to check out. Must be a sign that I don't *really* need anything. ;-)

That’s really weird! And it was over 300. I’m guessing? Maybe try different browser? That’s what I do when things get weird ha ha
 
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