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sleepyspinel

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Hi Colored Stone Fans!

Well I have been out of commission for a while but I finally got a stone set and I thought I''d share with you :) This is a 4.88 ct untreated blue sapphire from Sri Lanka/Ceylon.
page #2 of this thread has more pictures:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ss-violetish-blue-sapphires.117711/

I was fortunate enough to work with Michael E (the GemShoppe) to make this project a reality. The designing process was really fun with Michael and I cannot recommend him higher! Hope you enjoy the pictures!

-SS
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sleepyspinel

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First pic showing its bright bright blue face, just a spectacular violetish-blue that just makes me so happy!

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T L

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Beautiful color Sleepy!! Great stone, and ring!! Wear it in good health!
 

MakingTheGrade

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STUNNING!!

More photos PLEASE!

I''m so seriously envious of your colored stone collection!
 

sleepyspinel

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Awww shucks, thanks TL! I am so very happy that it turned out better than I could imagine... now what to do about my spessies
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Date: 5/7/2010 11:02:15 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Beautiful color Sleepy!! Great stone, and ring!! Wear it in good health!
 

sleepyspinel

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Thanks so much for looking and your kind words :) I aim to please and a few more pics will be coming shortly!


Date: 5/7/2010 11:04:46 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
STUNNING!!

More photos PLEASE!

I''m so seriously envious of your colored stone collection!
 

packrat

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Mercy me, that color made my jaw drop open!!
 

Catmom

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Wow, it''s simply gorgeous!!!
 

sleepyspinel

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Due to the native cutting, the stone is quite deep so it required the prongs to be a bit on the higher side. However the deep cutting seems to minimize tilt windowing so I get alot of sparkle from a greater range of tilt angles!

We designed the ring to be both substantial yet allowing as much light and viewing of the pavillion as possible to showcase the stone in its entirety, and I think it worked like a charm :)

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stepcutnut

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That is gorgeous! Congrats!!!
 

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Love it SS! That blue is gorgeous!!
 

sleepyspinel

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here is a shot showing its richer blue face... kind of like a medium toned Tanzanite, with all of the strength of a sappire :)

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sleepyspinel

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Hi Packrat and Catmom, thanks for looking, its always so much fun to share pics of the bling with others who truly appreciate it!


Date: 5/7/2010 11:09:39 PM
Author: Catmom
Wow, it''s simply gorgeous!!!
 

sleepyspinel

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I forgot to mention that I got the stone from Simply Sapphires and they are just a pleasure to work with. Very professional and fair!
 

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Date: 5/7/2010 11:24:02 PM
Author: sleepyspinel
I forgot to mention that I got the stone from Simply Sapphires and they are just a pleasure to work with. Very professional and fair!

I only really hear good things about them, so that''s a plus, and what a fine stone too! Just gorgeous color. I''m not a fan of overly dark toned sapphires.
 

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Date: 5/7/2010 10:59:53 PM
Author: sleepyspinel
First pic showing its bright bright blue face, just a spectacular violetish-blue that just makes me so happy!
Beautiful ring! I really like this picture and the color of that stone.
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It is a happy ring!
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sleepyspinel

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Thanks Stepcutnut, Brandy_z28, and Fly Girl, I really appreciate your kind comments!
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Date: 5/7/2010 11:14:28 PM
Author: brandy_z28
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Love it SS! That blue is gorgeous!!
 

Indylady

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Very nice!!
 

marcy

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Very pretty.
 

Arcadian

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oh wow
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thats a fantastic COLOR!
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-A
 

artdecogirl

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That color is amazing! Very nice.
 

sleepyspinel

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Here is big blue and my sleepy reddish-pink sleepy spinel... too much for going outside, but fun to see side by side...

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Date: 5/8/2010 12:49:44 AM
Author: sleepyspinel
too much for going outside, but fun to see side by side...

You evidently don''t see what I wear on my fingers on a day out!!
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Cehrabehra

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You have great taste, S :) Glad to see my buddy again!
 

Arkteia

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Date: 5/8/2010 12:49:44 AM
Author: sleepyspinel
Here is big blue and my sleepy reddish-pink sleepy spinel... too much for going outside, but fun to see side by side...
Wonderful colors! Lovely, lovely stones.
 

Kismet

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Your sapphire is gorgeous and so is that spinel! And I agree with TL, it''s not too much to wear outside together!
 

ma re

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Absolutely beautiful!
 

klewis

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Nice setting for a beautiful stone Sleepyspinel, I like that structural, refined look.
 

alene

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What an awesome ring! Love the stone and the setting!
 

LD

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OMG SS, just look at the colour on that Sapphire! WOW!

I agree about Simply Sapphires - they''re so good to work with aren''t they?
 
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