What kind of gemstones would be this color?

arkieb1 · Apr 22, 2020

I have some African garnets that are pretty close.... Darker rubies maybe, tourmalines, hmmm let me think what else.....

tourmaline rp 1060, Modified "Roulette" Round, 3.58 cts - Gemfix

tourmaline rp 1060, Modified "Roulette" Round, 3.58 cts

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PieAreSquared · Apr 22, 2020

Rhodolite garnet, rubellite tourmaline?

winnietucker · Apr 22, 2020

@arkieb1 @PieAreSquared Thanks! I’ll start looking into these.

MakingTheGrade · Apr 22, 2020

Spinel will occasionally come in that color as well

winnietucker · Apr 22, 2020

@MakingTheGrade Thanks! I do remember seeing a spinel that looked similar in photos a bit back but the video was a different color. I had forgotten about that.

Bron357 · Apr 23, 2020

I think Tourmaline or garnet might be the most friendly price point. After that sapphire / ruby do come in those tones but are more pricey. Spinel as well but sometimes they “black out” in some light conditions.

LilAlex · Apr 23, 2020

Top one: Mogok (Burmese) ruby with that hint of blue -- but I doubt you'd find that size

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Garnet and tourmaline are a lot cheaper! Garnets will tend to be dark (and soft) and most rubellite tourmaline will be treated and not nearly that vivid.

dk168 · Apr 23, 2020

Rubellite Tourmaline.

DK

Adam95 · Apr 23, 2020

Definitely a spinel or purple garnet.
The spinel by Roger Dery is pretty close

Langford calls this a "plum spinel"

Many of the garnets offered by AGS Gems come close, too!

Can't say I personally love this colour, but if that's what you're looking for,
@winnietucker then spinel or garnet is the way to go. Looks like the other replies agree.

Adam95 · Apr 23, 2020

dk168 said:
Rubellite Tourmaline.

DK

Definitely! Especially for the redder tones.

Missy · Apr 23, 2020

PieAreSquared said:
Rhodolite garnet, rubellite tourmaline?

Yes I think these could match those gorgeous flowers above in color. I have earrings that are the exact same color (or at least in my eyes they are) and the stones are rhodolite garnet (with amethyst in the center).