Unique, interesting, or just plain odd stones...Post them here!

[OboeGal]

Brace yourself.
What's odd is I really like the crystals as I loupe the pavilion.

I'm going to ask DK to set it, I'll try to get photos of it perched in the mounting.

I see a cartoon face. I love it!

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

In the still or the video? Please share.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

But can we also talk about how a 1 ct natural diamond is $2300? That is wiiiild.

That's how I felt about the Lucere I got (1.27ct, I color, eye clean SI and around 2700$) if it didn't feel like such a deal I might not have gotten it. Glad I did though. I wonder if prices will bounce back after awhile or if this is the new normal from lab diamonds getting so popular and available and affordable.

 

[Lookinagain]

That's how I felt about the Lucere I got (1.27ct, I color, eye clean SI and around 2700$) if it didn't feel like such a deal I might not have gotten it. Glad I did though. I wonder if prices will bounce back after awhile or if this is the new normal from lab diamonds getting so popular and available and affordable.

Yes, competition. But lab prices must be dropping as well because they are so abundant. I don't follow the lab threads so maybe I'm wrong but it would seem to me that it would happen.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Yes, competition. But lab prices must be dropping as well because they are so abundant. I don't follow the lab threads so maybe I'm wrong but it would seem to me that it would happen.

Lab prices are falling into the earths core lol. You can get a well cut 2.3ct round brilliant for under $700, which is wild.

Gary thinks nicely cut natural diamonds will rebound in price as lab prices tank and they become fashion not luxury items. I think rare — well cut or antique — will hold value or increase over time but the market will just be much smaller. It’s all the frozen spit that will disappear! But who knows!!! Shall be fun to see what happens.

 

[Lookinagain]

Lab prices are falling into the earths core lol. You can get a well cut 2.3ct round brilliant for under $700, which is wild.

Gary thinks nicely cut natural diamonds will rebound in price as lab prices tank and they become fashion not luxury items. I think rare — well cut or antique — will hold value or increase over time but the market will just be much smaller. It’s all the frozen spit that will disappear! But who knows!!! Shall be fun to see what happens.

I also seem to see a lot of lab stones on pre-loved. Seems to be more than how many natural stones are offered. But that's just a guess.

 

[0-0-0]

I also seem to see a lot of lab stones on pre-loved. Seems to be more than how many natural stones are offered. But that's just a guess.

I think that’s mostly related to how few vendors offer trade ins for lab vs natural stones. So if you want to change size/cuts there are few options other than offer it for sale on preloved.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Anybody else see it?

 

[lovedogs]

Wtf is this and why don't I own it!?!?!

https://www.brilliance.com/loose-diamonds/cushion/1-48-carat-k-color-very-good-make-si1-clarity-gia-certified-SKU-D123154238

 

[molecule]

Wtf is this and why don't I own it!?!?!

https://www.brilliance.com/loose-diamonds/cushion/1-48-carat-k-color-very-good-make-si1-clarity-gia-certified-SKU-D123154238

It's like an Octavia in cushion form!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Wtf is this and why don't I own it!?!?!

https://www.brilliance.com/loose-diamonds/cushion/1-48-carat-k-color-very-good-make-si1-clarity-gia-certified-SKU-D123154238

You should own it! Very cool and so cheap.

 

[lovedogs]

It's like an Octavia in cushion form!

Lol that explains why I love it

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

It's like an Octavia in cushion form!

I've never seen a facet pattern like that. God, I wishlovedos would buy it - table is 44%!

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Does anyone have the video? I don't want to ask Brilliance and possibly push the price up.

 

[lovedogs]

Does anyone have the video? I don't want to ask Brilliance and possibly push the price up.

I asked them. Curiosity got tje best of me haha. I'll let you know if/when they send it

 

[lovedogs]

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Dammit I love it more now

 

[Dreamer_D]

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Dammit I love it more now

That’s a mighty large black inclusion in the table though.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

StoneAlgo has it, very contrasty. Also sold by Rockher and Allurez.
The tiny square table looks novel.
I'd take that black crystal in a heartbeat.
Edited to say, I'm 68 and can't see sh*t.

 

[RMOO]

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Dammit I love it more now

Do it, do it, Do it, Do it, , Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it!

 

[lovedogs]

I know some folks are on the lookout for chameleon diamonds.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/green/oval-cut/0.31-carat-si1-clarity-sku-20850143

Anyone know what strong white fluor would do to a stone like this?
@Karl_K @Rockdiamond

 

[Karl_K]

Anyone know what strong white fluor would do to a stone like this?
@Karl_K @Rockdiamond

hmmmm I wish I had a super genius answer.

But no I dont.

So I will give the smart answer....

It depends....

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Do it, do it, Do it, Do it, , Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it!

DO IT! I had that one screenshotted to post here one day.

ETA: Looked up my screenshot from eleven days earlier:


Today:

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Must… work… through… wish… list…

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This one is interesting. JA labeled it grey but I clicked because it looked violet-ish or blue-sh.

It is 0.40 fancy grey SI2.it has no color modifiers but the price is $19,000. It must be interesting.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/gray/cushion-cut/0.40-carat-si2-clarity-sku-20850262

 

[lovedogs]

Must… work… through… wish… list…

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This one is interesting. JA labeled it grey but I clicked because it looked violet-ish or blue-sh.

It is 0.40 fancy grey SI2.it has no color modifiers but the price is $19,000. It must be interesting.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/gray/cushion-cut/0.40-carat-si2-clarity-sku-20850262

Oooo the violet color is crazy. Also the price is just nuts.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

DO IT! I had that one screenshotted to post here one day.

ETA: Looked up my screenshot from eleven days earlier:


Today:

Do it. "The hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight."
( A small amount of alcohol.. )

 

[lovedogs]

I like this chubby little one. Especially with the unusual windmills

0.71 Carat asscher diamond

This asscher cut 0.71 carat F color si1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[lovedogs]

Someone buy this! 51% table and weird haziness = hooray!

https://www.brilliance.com/loose-diamonds/round/0-51-carat-f-color-good-make-i1-clarity-gia-certified-SKU-D124109576

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

I like this chubby little one. Especially with the unusual windmills

0.71 Carat asscher diamond

This asscher cut 0.71 carat F color si1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

A lot unusual. Early puberty, my guess.

 

[Karl_K]

I like this chubby little one. Especially with the unusual windmills

0.71 Carat asscher diamond

This asscher cut 0.71 carat F color si1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Not running the windmills all the way down was done to bypass the 1902 asscher patent.
Today its about weight retention but can still be done well.
They are not super rare.

I like it too.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

So it might be an older cut? Just guessing.