Where could I get a pair of tsavorites as side stones ?

[Lunean]

Hi, I'm new but I have read quite many threads here and admire how passionate some of you are about gemstones !
I am trying to have a ring made for my wife's 30th birthday. I have already acquired a nice 3 carats red spinel (vivid to intense colour, medium deep tone per the associated Lotus report) and I have been thinking about tsavorites as side stones to help the colour pop ! My favorite cut would be trillion but unfortunately I have not come across a lot of trillion pairs. Budget would be up to 400-500 dollars and size between 1.2 and 1.8 carats in total. If you have any idea, that would be greatly appreciated

 

[Dreamer_D]

Hmmm I’m not an expert but just from my perusing that budget seems low for nice tsavs these days.

Africagems is a recommended vendor and they have calibrated AAA quality tsav trillions. As you can see the price for a single .33ct stone is $413.

 

[Rfisher]

Sounds like a beautiful, thoughtful and fun project!

Let’s see your spinel?? Please? Eye candy!
What color are you ideally looking for in the tsav?
Are you aiming in getting the same saturation/tone ballpark as your spinel or lighter? Leaning blue or yellow or neutral? Is major different scintillation level between center and sides a concern?

Budget suggestion would be to open your mind to a different shape (maybe heart?) outside of trade ideal color, and look at Multicolour or even reach out to him to see what he has.

(I have a ruby with demantoids ring - so have been where you are in these choices!)

 

[elizat]

I'd check with Alex Weber of Premier Gemstones. He sometimes has pairs available. He's on Instagram.

 

[mayaINaU]

That also sounds like something Cecile Raley could source. https://www.instagram.com/cecileraleydesigns/

 

[Grymera]

I agree with @Rfisher that the budget is a bit low for tsavorites at that size and carat weight. I’d suggest some beautiful lagoon or green tourmalines instead (and depending on your taste / tolerance for non trade ideal those might not be what you’re looking for). I’d jump on any tsavorite pair you find that fits the budget and style.

Yavoroskky has gorgeous sizeable tourmaline pairs and a few tsavorite options for your budget. I’d reach out and see about sourcing. Some are captivating to me and really well priced.

Tsavorite 1.60 cts / 2 pcs

Stone type: Tsavorite Garnet Weight: 1.60 cts / 2 pcsColor: GreenDimension: 7.91 x 5.17 x 2.55 mm, 7.88 x 5.15 x 2.58 mmShape & Cut: Oval, Yavorskyy cut Treatment: Unheated and Untreated (No Indications Observed)Refractive Index: 1.770-1.820Hardness: 7-7.5Specific Gravity: 3.6-4.2Optical...

yavorskyy.com

Green Tourmaline 1.06 cts / 2 pcs

Stone type:Tourmaline Weight: 1.06 cts / 2 pcsColor: GreenDimension: 5.25 x 5.25 x 3.43 mm, 5.21 x 5.21 x 3.42 mmShape & Cut Round, Yavorskyy cut Treatment: Unheated and Untreated (No Indications Observed)Refractive Index: 1.618-1.643 Hardness: 7-7.5Specific Gravity: 3.1Optical properties...

yavorskyy.com

 

[Lunean]

Hi, thanks for your advice ! I am going to check all the ressources you gave me
I would be very glad to share some pics of my spinel but it seems I can't take a correct pic... It always appear more pink or orange than it really is

 

[Lunean]

Sounds like a beautiful, thoughtful and fun project!

Let’s see your spinel?? Please? Eye candy!
What color are you ideally looking for in the tsav?
Are you aiming in getting the same saturation/tone ballpark as your spinel or lighter? Leaning blue or yellow or neutral? Is major different scintillation level between center and sides a concern?

Budget suggestion would be to open your mind to a different shape (maybe heart?) outside of trade ideal color, and look at Multicolour or even reach out to him to see what he has.

(I have a ruby with demantoids ring - so have been where you are in these choices!)

I was looking for a lighter tone to help brighten the spinel (the latter is best under natural light) and hoping to have them a little brighter. I'm open to any other side stone to be honest but I'm afraid tourmaline would be a little too sleepy as sidestones (I might be biased against that gemstone). Different shape is definitely on the table ! Already reached multicolour, they have a very nice pair, eye clean (https://www.multicolour.com/detail/?1233393540), (though higher than my initial budget but you are 30 only once right ?) waiting for a video What do you think about it ?

 

[Autumn in New England]

Here's a lighter-tone matched pair in your weight range and below your budget. Naturally they're not going to be top color or clarity at this price point, but they may work nicely for your project.

Tsavorite Garnet 5.5mm Trillion Matched Pair 1.48ct - 15B0PA

Matched pair of Tanzanian tsavorite garnet minimum 1.48ct 5.5mm trillion. The gemstone was mined in Tanzania and cut in India.

www.jtv.com

And here are all of JTV's trillion tsavorites. They have more than one of many of the stones, so you could always choose one you like and buy multiples to make a matched pair. Good luck and happy birthday to your wife!!

Gemstones

Discover affordable gemstones and gemstone collecting accessories for sale at JTV. Buy gemstones online to find great deals both quickly and easily.

www.jtv.com

 

[Autumn in New England]

I was looking for a lighter tone to help brighten the spinel (the latter is best under natural light) and hoping to have them a little brighter. I'm open to any other side stone to be honest but I'm afraid tourmaline would be a little too sleepy as sidestones (I might be biased against that gemstone). Different shape is definitely on the table ! Already reached multicolour, they have a very nice pair, eye clean (https://www.multicolour.com/detail/?1233393540), (though higher than my initial budget but you are 30 only once right ?) waiting for a video What do you think about it ?

Color and clarity look nice, but the cut would be a deal-breaker for me... they're all window. I'm afraid you won't get much sparkle with these guys.

 

[Rfisher]

Yeah I don’t particularly enjoy the cut on those particular rounds from multicolor either.

 

[Lunean]

Here are two pics of the spinel, though the stone is more lively in reality (I find it impossible to take it in picture correctly and my phone camera is really bad)
I'm definitely open for other side stones propositions if you have any ideas ! Just not a huge fan of diamonds overall.

 

[dk168]

How about going down the custom route, and ping an e-mail enquiry to the likes of Jeff White?

Jeff posted about picking up quite a few Tsavorite roughs during his 2022's Tucson trip and may still have some roughs that could be suitable for trillions.

The budget would need to be doubled though at least for a pair of custom cut stones!

DK

 

[MakingTheGrade]

What about doing something different and getting nice moonstone side stones? I love the look of moonstone and faceted gems, the contrast is beautiful.

John Dyer Citrine Ring with Moonstone Side Stones - Dianna Rae Jewelry

This lovely 4.76ct oval citrine features a Starbrite cut from award winning gem cutter, John Dyer. These beautiful facets make this gem stand apart! SEt in 14kt yellow gold and accompanied by two princess cut moonstones, this rings boasts beauty from a variety of angles.

diannaraejewelry.com