Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone!

[mellowyellowgirl]

Can you post a picture of yours @Cockatiel?

And the grey ones you have too. I almost messaged JD about a lovely asscher grey spinel but took a moment and decided to calm down as I have enough setting woes as it is. Of course it sold like an hour later!

 

[Cockatiel]

Can you post a picture of yours @Cockatiel?

And the grey ones you have too. I almost messaged JD about a lovely asscher grey spinel but took a moment and decided to calm down as I have enough setting woes as it is. Of course it sold like an hour later!

After I get it recut I will post it. I bought it second hand from a private collector, not a vendor and the stone was damaged so I need to recut it to remove the damage. It's a long story not meant to be posted here. But mine looks not as Vietnamese as the oval I posted. It looks pretty similar to Tanzanian ones. Just slightly better dispersion.

 

[Cockatiel]

Can you post a picture of yours @Cockatiel?

And the grey ones you have too.

I don't have real "grey" spinels because I avoid grey....doesn't work on me. I had a greyish "periwinkle" sapphire years ago and it like destroyed grey for me. Some old pics I found below. I meant greyish when I said grey. These are way too grey for me.

 

[Cockatiel]

Speaking of grey spinel, how about this one

https://ivynewyork.com/collections/grey-spinel-1/products/spinel-3-42-ct

3.42ct
$820

Have no idea on pricing of grey spinels because I never would get one, but you might like it?

 

[chatoyancy]

It's about $1000/carat so yeah it's not priced cheap. I actually viewed a smaller, similar stone the seller had and was tempted to keep it. The only fault it had was the size as I restrict myself to 7.5mm or bigger stones. I've been wanting a lavender to pink color change color Luc Yen spinel for many years and ended up settling for a violet one instead. Mine was more $ per carat so I definitely overpaid. I am still tempted by the one I posted though!!!!

It is beautiful. I didn’t realize that specific color change from that locale was so rare. If that’s exactly what you want and this is the first you’ve seen after a very long search, then get it. I have noticed that no matter what color they are, Vietnamese spinels commands high price. I have a purple to pink color change spinel from ArtCutGems, but it’s from Sri Lanka.

 

[chroman]

This one stumped me - looks like nice color and cut, but it seems very well priced for that. Anyone need an oval sapphire?
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/gemstones/?sku=G89441#

 

[chatoyancy]

This one stumped me - looks like nice color and cut, but it seems very well priced for that. Anyone need an oval sapphire?
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/gemstones/?sku=G89441#

That sapphire is gorgeous. If I were to buy one, that would be perfect. I’m still occasionally stumped by prices.

 

[Cockatiel]

Speaking of grey spinel, how about this one

https://ivynewyork.com/collections/grey-spinel-1/products/spinel-3-42-ct

3.42ct
$820

Have no idea on pricing of grey spinels because I never would get one, but you might like it?

Yay! That stone is sold. So is the Luc Yen spinel. I hope the stones were bought by PSer's. I saw a video of the grey spinel and the cut was very nice. I hope someone mounts it in a super blingy setting and posts pics.

 

[Cockatiel]

Pink Garnet




2.54cts 7.4mm
$850
http://www.clearcutgems.com/garnet/g38.html

 

[Gemobsessed]

Pink Garnet




2.54cts 7.4mm
$850
http://www.clearcutgems.com/garnet/g38.html

Gorgeous ! But seems slightly expensive no for an SI garnet? I feel many garnets are overpriced in general but maybe it's just me !

 

[Cockatiel]

Gorgeous ! But seems slightly expensive no for an SI garnet? I feel many garnets are overpriced in general but maybe it's just me !

Yes $$$ for a garnet. It's a mahenge garnet and I noticed the lighter color mahenge garnets often have those inclusions scattered throughout. I am guessing the pic shows its "peach" side and it shifts under incandescent lighting. But I agree garnets are $$$ these days.

 

[Gemobsessed]

I love this one

But I just can’t pull the trigger. Hope Someone does and then I can ogle at it

https://www.gemearth.com/products/2-82ct-madagascan-apatite

 

[hobbitfancier55]

I'm amazed at how long this emerald cut blue sapphire has been available from Jeff White. I'm still a relative newbie to the sapphire world, but it looks gorgeous to me. I always go back to his page from time to time to see if someone snapped it up. I suppose it's not THE most saturated blue, but I still love the color, it's unheated, and seems a fair price for that size.

 

[lissyflo]

I'm amazed at how long this emerald cut blue sapphire has been available from Jeff White. I'm still a relative newbie to the sapphire world, but it looks gorgeous to me. I always go back to his page from time to time to see if someone snapped it up. I suppose it's not THE most saturated blue, but I still love the color, it's unheated, and seems a fair price for that size.

I have also often looked at that one and love the colour and top view. It looks very deep in the pavilion in the side view though? I assumed it could cause problems on setting, especially as personally I like very low set stones. Not sure if that’s true though - I haven’t enquired re depth as I’m not in the market at the moment (I’ll keep repeating that to myself!).

 

[hobbitfancier55]

I have also often looked at that one and love the colour and top view. It looks very deep in the pavilion in the side view though? I assumed it could cause problems on setting, especially as personally I like very low set stones. Not sure if that’s true though - I haven’t enquired re depth as I’m not in the market at the moment (I’ll keep repeating that to myself!).

That's the only thing I noticed as well. You wouldn't want to set it and have it look like a Ring Pop! Maybe if you set it deeper into a band, so that the shank is taller and wider to accommodate? I'm not sure how that affects light performance. Something sort of like this so the stone isn't sticking out so high.

 

[Cockatiel]

I don't know if "somebody's gotta buy this stone", but I would so get these if I had a local jeweler I trust who sets zircons without problems. Would make nice earrings!



https://www.etsy.com/listing/537754409/elegant-bright-yellow-asscher-zircon

 

[Stone Hunter]

@hobbitfancier55 That Jeff White sapphire is a lovely color. I don't think that emerald cuts are as popular as ovals and rounds. And as @lissyflo said maybe the depth is a concern for some people.

I do like the setting you posted, I bet it would look great in that.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Has anyone actually purchased from this vendor? I wonder about their cutting and how closely their photos are to the actual color of their stones. I really like the violet in this blue sapphire.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/220131640/207-carat-unheated-blue-sapphire-agl?ref=shop_home_active_51

2.07 ct unheated blue sapphire with an AGL report 6.61 X 6.52 X 5.46MM $1975.50 on sale

 

[Nosean]

Nice - not cheap but unheated, AGL gem brief, 2 ct + and a nice shape and color ( like the violet too).

Hope nobody will snap it. I have no experience with this vendor.

PS: faceup is a bit small... or good depth

 

[Stone Hunter]

Nice - not cheap but unheated, AGL gem brief, 2 ct + and a nice shape and color ( like the violet too).

Hope nobody will snap it. I have no experience with this vendor.

PS: faceup is a bit small... or good depth

I keep repeating "I'm not in the market for a blue/violet sapphire right now." as needed. But I do wonder about this vendor for future possible purchases.

 

[elle_71125]

Has anyone actually purchased from this vendor? I wonder about their cutting and how closely their photos are to the actual color of their stones. I really like the violet in this blue sapphire.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/220131640/207-carat-unheated-blue-sapphire-agl?ref=shop_home_active_51

2.07 ct unheated blue sapphire with an AGL report 6.61 X 6.52 X 5.46MM $1975.50 on sale

I purchased a mahenge spinel from him a few months back. I found his pics to be pretty close (certainly a lot better than some of the other vendors I've seen). He was also very nice to deal with. He even extended the return period so I could view it under all lighting situations (it rained here for a week solid).

Let me see if I can find some pics.

Vendor pic


My pics

 

[Stone Hunter]

THANKS @elle_71125 You got a gorgeous stone and great comparison photos.

I've put them in my Etsy favorites for possible future buys.

 

[T L]

I'm amazed at how long this emerald cut blue sapphire has been available from Jeff White. I'm still a relative newbie to the sapphire world, but it looks gorgeous to me. I always go back to his page from time to time to see if someone snapped it up. I suppose it's not THE most saturated blue, but I still love the color, it's unheated, and seems a fair price for that size.

Pretty stone, but with such a high crown and deep pavilion, it must face up very small for the carat weight. Maybe that's what's turning people off. Sapphires are very dense to begin with, so they already face up small for their carat weight.

 

[pwsg07]

I purchased a mahenge spinel from him a few months back. I found his pics to be pretty close (certainly a lot better than some of the other vendors I've seen). He was also very nice to deal with. He even extended the return period so I could view it under all lighting situations (it rained here for a week solid).

Let me see if I can find some pics.

Vendor pic


My pics

So beautiful. I love the shape of the stone, nearly round oval. Is this one two carat? Does it show some orange under certain lighting?

 

[elle_71125]

So beautiful. I love the shape of the stone, nearly round oval. Is this one two carat? Does it show some orange under certain lighting?

Yes, this one is 2 carats. It doesn't show any orange tones that I can see. My other spinel does have those orange tones and, I admit, I kind of like them (even if it's not the popular choice).

 

[distracts]

Pretty stone, but with such a high crown and deep pavilion, it must face up very small for the carat weight. Maybe that's what's turning people off. Sapphires are very dense to begin with, so they already face up small for their carat weight.

I've looked at that Jeff White sapphire numerous times because I am currently in the market for a stone and an emerald cut sapphire is on my list, but every time I look at it, I can immediately find 2-3 comparisons that face up 1+mm longer and wider for a similar price that look like similar colors. Not Jeff White cutting, buuuut that size difference is hard to stomach.

 

[sapphiredream]

I'm amazed at how long this emerald cut blue sapphire has been available from Jeff White. I'm still a relative newbie to the sapphire world, but it looks gorgeous to me. I always go back to his page from time to time to see if someone snapped it up. I suppose it's not THE most saturated blue, but I still love the color, it's unheated, and seems a fair price for that size.

I considered it and continue to do so.

But you're right - the longer it stays available the more you wonder why.

 

[T L]

I considered it and continue to do so.

But you're right - the longer it stays available the more you wonder why.

Wait for a good sale!!!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Wait for a good sale!!!

Does he have big sales?

There is a green sapphire I'm eyeing! I hope it goes on sale since I don't think it's a colour people would jump on by my crazy green self thinks it's super pretty!

 

[T L]

Does he have big sales?

There is a green sapphire I'm eyeing! I hope it goes on sale since I don't think it's a colour people would jump on by my crazy green self thinks it's super pretty!

Sometimes, although rarely. Since the stone has been sitting in inventory for quite some time, he may move it at a lower price. One should also note that the saturation of the stone comes from the very deep cutting. The sideview does not show the same strong saturation.

This sapphire would definitely need a custom setting with longer prongs.