What's your holy grail, Moby Dick, the one you're always looking for?

[Brightshiny]

Is there something that's always at the back of your mind, that you hunt for regularly? The one that you'll know it when you see it? Or maybe you saw it, let it go, and regret missing out?

For me, it's the perfect belle époque antique platinum/diamond/lilac sapphire or amethyst ring. It can't be too big or bulky, and the shade and design have to be just right. I've come close a few times, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for (cue U2 music..)

How about you?

 

[AntiqueFreak]

A 5.18 Zambian trillion emerald. May 18 is our dating anniversary and my favorite emerald shape is a trillion.

Of course, I do not have 5+ carat precious gem money. But it’s fun to dream!

 

[Autumn in New England]

I guess for a while my white whale was a fine lavender spinel. I found one I love, so now I'm not sure. Perhaps it would be giant XL versions of every stone in my collection.

 

[glitterata]

Is there something that's always at the back of your mind, that you hunt for regularly? The one that you'll know it when you see it? Or maybe you saw it, let it go, and regret missing out?

For me, it's the perfect belle époque antique platinum/diamond/lilac sapphire or amethyst ring. It can't be too big or bulky, and the shade and design have to be just right. I've come close a few times, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for (cue U2 music..)

How about you?

Something like this? Or is this too deco? I bought this ring for the setting, thinking the stones were synthetic sapphires (the seller thought so too) and intending to replace them, but they turned out to be natural.

 

[Odyssey44]

I can't keep it to just one! I can do two categories. Preferably none would be in a step cut. I want lots of facets, and no windows!
First, my neon yellow- green over 5 ct. chrysoberyl.
Second, pink sapphires! 3 of them, all over 5 cts. I ultimately want a light pink (peachy rather than purpley), a medium pink (Pad-ish that leans pink) and a vivid hot pink. Hoping that one of the sapphires pops up at a price that does not involve selling a kidney before my birthday next year because it will be my present from my DH.

 

[Starstruck8]

My holy grail is a star ruby that ticks all the boxes: about 10-12mm diameter; bright, sharp star, properly oriented; clean straight red body colour; just the right amount of translucency for the star to 'cut into' the stone.

This is a true holy grail in the sense that, like the grail itself, it doesn't exist (at least at any price remotely within my budget). But it's the mental image that I use as a standard to judge actual star stones.

 

[Crimson]

I can't keep it to just one! I can do two categories. Preferably none would be in a step cut. I want lots of facets, and no windows!
First, my neon yellow- green over 5 ct. chrysoberyl.
Second, pink sapphires! 3 of them, all over 5 cts. I ultimately want a light pink (peachy rather than purpley), a medium pink (Pad-ish that leans pink) and a vivid hot pink. Hoping that one of the sapphires pops up at a price that does not involve selling a kidney before my birthday next year because it will be my present from my DH.

I like this - multiple whales! A whole pod of pink sapphires.
Hope your dream comes true.
For me , it is always neon spinel or glowing ruby or luscious emerald. Every time there is a new one near me, it is like a siren call — I will be irresistibly drawn to it.

 

[HollyC]

Something like this? Or is this too deco? I bought this ring for the setting, thinking the stones were synthetic sapphires (the seller thought so too) and intending to replace them, but they turned out to be natural.

This is on of my favourite rings on PS. I frequently look on eBay for something similar

 

[glitterata]

My holy grail is a star ruby that ticks all the boxes: about 10-12mm diameter; bright, sharp star, properly oriented; clean straight red body colour; just the right amount of translucency for the star to 'cut into' the stone.

This is a true holy grail in the sense that, like the grail itself, it doesn't exist (at least at any price remotely within my budget). But it's the mental image that I use as a standard to judge actual star stones.

That's my white whale too.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

4.5mm+ round brilliant fancy violet diamond. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[winnietucker]

A smaller version of Acinom’s sapphire. That stone is the best blue sapphire I’ve ever seen.

 

[dk168]

A Paraiba cabochon that I could afford!

DK

 

[Gloria27]

No actively looking to buy, more like "if I had nothing else to do with my money":

A big-ish (min 2ct) red red juicy ruby, not too fussy about the shape, preferably something with some roundness to it, oval, round, pear or heart.

An emerald gold ring like in those Spanish shipwreck treasures, or like Halley Berry's ring.

 

[VividRed]

The Sunrise ruby.

It’s a bargain now at less than $15m. I just need to find 15m

 

[Gloria27]

The Sunrise ruby.

It’s a bargain now at less than $15m. I just need to find 15m

What do you think about Estrela de Fura?

 

[Crimson]

The Sunrise ruby.

It’s a bargain now at less than $15m. I just need to find 15m

I can share some photos
It’s not too big, really.

 

[Gloria27]

I can share some photos
It’s not too big, really.

Yep, I'll take that!

 

[lovedogs]

An overblue very strong blue fluor diamond, and a star sapphire or ruby with very strong star but also translucent (which doesn't seem to exist unless I have 10k+ laying around)

 

[Avondale]

A smaller version of Acinom’s sapphire. That stone is the best blue sapphire I’ve ever seen.

I wish Acinom would return and grace us with new hi res photos of that sapphire.

 

[VividRed]

What do you think about Estrela de Fura?

Incredible ruby, no doubt, but the Sunrise has been an obsession of mine for a while

 

[Dreamer_D]

I would like a very large star gem with very nice translucency. I think I will eventually buy one on the antique and but age market. They were popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

 

[BoulderGal]

Hmmmm.... I'd like some funds to set a fun pink sapphire cushion I already have, as well as a yellow zircon and purple garnet that I'm impatiently waiting for Jeff White to cut

I'd also love a super glowy emerald someday. Maybe for my next big birthday--gives me time to save up!

So for the moment, I shouldn't be looking at stones, but at settings!

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

My dream would be a pair of Angelina Jolie/Lorraine Schwartz inspired natural emerald earrings. I'd be happy with a 5ct stud and a 10ct drop, but I need it at a price that I can afford!

 

[budmanbudman10]

My holy grail is an approx 0.5ct emerald cut cobalt spinel, vivid saturation, medium tone (and at a reasonable price lol)

 

[Catmom]

Is there something that's always at the back of your mind, that you hunt for regularly? The one that you'll know it when you see it? Or maybe you saw it, let it go, and regret missing out?

For me, it's the perfect belle époque antique platinum/diamond/lilac sapphire or amethyst ring. It can't be too big or bulky, and the shade and design have to be just right. I've come close a few times, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for (cue U2 music..)

How about you?

I've been looking for the perfect pair of Edwardian/Art Deco diamond and emerald earrings to go with my bracelet. Must be original with a pierced design and not cost my children's inheritance! I don't think such things exist, sigh.