w/pics mystery pale yellow 39.4 Carat for engagement ??

[Kimz]

I've had this mystery stone tucked away for about 10 years. I took it to a local jewelry store and they told me it was a citrine, but nothing more . I was really hoping I could find out some more information about that type of stone & it's qualities. Pretty much how much would this stone cost ? Anyone have an opinion on what's it worth ? I would like to Incorporate it into an engagement ring for sentimental reasons and we'd like to but is it worth setting it? Is it a citrine? Topaz? Please any help? The first picture is the inspiration setting, all others are mystery stone,.. Is it too big for engagement? .. please let us know any opinion. THANK YOU

It is 39.4 carat pale yellow w/ small inclusion about 1 inch x 1/2 inch emerald cut. tried to take pics please excuse the fingerprints!

 

[Kimz]

Additional photos for better idea

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[Andelain]

Citrine os too soft for daily wear.

That stone has a huge window.

 

[dk168]

Not possible to tell based on pictures along, however, it is more likely to be a citrine than a yellow diamond. If it is a yellow diamond, it would cost a small fortune as it is quite big!

Although it has quite a large window, it is big enough to be re-cut and turned it into a more sparkly stone before setting it in a suitable setting, and it looks fabulous in the setting shown in the first pic as it is!

As the previous poster has already mentioned, citrine is too soft for daily wear, however, it would make a gorgeous cocktail ring for occasional wear on the right hand perhaps.

I personally would not bother with having it appraised properly, as I am almost certain it is not a yellow diamond but a citrine. However, I would have it re-cut by one of the recommended gem cutters in this thread:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/gemstone-re-cutting-where-to-go-how-costly.175035/

Good luck with your project.

DK

 

[Kimz]

Thank you for your input

 

[chrono]

The size alone will make it rather cumbersome to wear everyday as it has to sit quite high above the finger. If it is citrine, then it is likely to get damaged easily and quickly as an e-ring stone. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell for sure from the pictures but it would be good to see if it can be touched up to close the large window. It will make the stone more alive rather than look dull in the center (leaking light). Whether it is worth setting all depends on how sentimental you are about the stone. It need not be expensive to be important to you. A local gemmologist should be able to do a refractive index test to narrow down the possibility of what it might be.

 

[upcyclist]

Yup, the lack of diffusion and refraction makes me think it's citrine, but of course it's impossible to tell from just a picture. If it's loose, it shouldn't be too hard for a gemologist to get the specific gravity & refractive index, which should nail it down.

Also, on the window--yes, you could certainly have it recut, but if it's just citrine, is it worth it? And if it's not going to end up in your e-ring (due to softness), then how about a pendant? That would protect it more.

Oh yeah, and stones with a low refractive index like citrine (quartz: RI of 1.54) are even easier to window because they require deeper pavilions, so even that window points to it being a citrine.

 

[Kimz]

photos After recut by Gemmart services

 

[LoversKites]

Wooow. Looks much much better! What is the ct weight now, may I ask?

And thank you for remembering to come back and post pics, it's always nice when people do that.

 

[chrono]

Smashing! What did Jerry say the stone is? Info on before -> final mm size and carat weight?

 

[deskjockey]

WOW. Looks great now!

 

[yorkgirl]

Looks great - Jerry is cutting my blue topaz into the same shape! My stone looks like yours - huge, enerald cut with a big window. Do you plan on setting it?

 

[partgypsy]

Thanks SO much for returning and posting pictures of the after a recut. So many people come on here, and post, and then we never find out afterwards.

I'm assuming that it was a citrine. One thing I was wondering, as it is a softer color it may be an untreated citrine, but I don't know if you did any tests to determine that.

Looks gorgeous!

 

[Sparklelu]

Wow what a difference! It's very pretty

 

[derbygal]

Good grief, it is stunning now. Thanks for the update. Can't believe how much better it looks.

 

[caf]

Wowsa. Beautiful.

 

[Indylady]

Very cool!

 

[Kimz]

Thanks 12.87 ct now

 

[Kimz]

Jerry says it' is a citrine it's untreated 15x12 mm he did a great job I'm so happy I will be setting it soon working on a design with yellow gold center stone prongs, diamond halo, and u prong eternity band in white gold. Can't wait !

 

[VapidLapid]

While not an engagement ring stone, that is one mighty impressive recut!! still it could be set in a pendant with diamond melee up the chain and be perfect for wearing walking down the aisle.

 

[dk168]

What a transformation after being re-cut, thanks for sharing!

DK

 

[Kimz]

True Its not a traditional e-ring stone, but not unheard of. Its not expensive, but we are happy with how it turned out after Jerry's recut and still going to use it. We don't have a lot of money and starting out together, we don't care much about the pedigree. Maybe some day we can swap for a better stone with more hardness, and prestige.

 

[pregcurious]

Thank you so much for posting the update!!

I would not worry about prestige and stuff like that. My main concern is that it will be damaged with daily wear. If it has sentimental value and you will be upset if it gets damaged, you may want to consider putting it in a pendant. From a budgetary standpoint, a diamond halo made in gold/platinum that is made with enough quality to stand daily wear (and not have small diamonds/melee fall out) will start at $1500, even for a new stock setting (not custom). As the stone is very large, I am not sure if the price will be higher.

I understand you want an engagement ring stone, but there are other stones that are not diamonds that are more durable and can withstand daily wear. Sapphires, chrysoberyls, and spinels come to mind. Here are some stones with prices and pictures for your perusal. Chrysoberyls are yellow, and are very durable.

http://www.gemfix.com/sapphire_montana.html
http://www.gemfix.com/chrysoberyl.html
http://www.gemfix.com/spinel.html

 

[Kimz]

ok thank you, I would have to be careful with it thats true

 

[JewelFreak]

Gosh, what an amazing difference! It is spectacular & I'm so glad you found out for sure what it is & all the good stuff about it. It sounds like you're set on wearing it as an engagement ring -- I only hope you won't be sad in time, because it is not a stone that will withstand daily wear well. Citrines are liable to chip or scratch easily & those beautiful facet edges to lose their sharpness. They really are better for wearing on special occasions.

At any rate, thank you SO much for coming back to let us see its new self & how gorgeously it came out! Enjoy it and hope your wedding is fabulous.

 

[chrono]

The diamond halo will protect it somewhat if the stone isn't set too high above the halo. As long as you remove the ring as soon as you step through the door at home and are careful at work about swinging your hands around (washing hands, opening/closing drawers, etc), your beautiful new citrine will look fine to the naked eye for several years. If you don't want the heartache, do not loupe the stone. After several years, the citrine will look better once the facets and girdle are touched up by repolishing.