Which one do you prefer?

[megeve]

I was just browsing the gemsites when I came across these 2 mandaring garnet cabochons. I would to do a poll but didin't know how!

As I am still having problem to judge stones by pics only, would appreciate if you CS experts could tell me which one you would pick and why?

 

[LD]

They're taken under different lighting conditions so it's difficult to tell with any certainty. The second one you can see more inclusions and because it's been taken in brighter light it looks more vibrant. However, I suspect the first one will be nicer overall and just as bright as the second one.

Hope that helps.

 

[chrono]

I agree with LD; the background and lighting conditions are different so to be able to compare fairly is difficult at best. I, too, suspect the first stone might look as good as the second cabochon which has a dark background which accentuates the orange colour, plus stronger lighting used.

 

[m76steve]

upper stone-material seems a little darker-cleaner with smoother texture within the stone-steve....

 

[movie zombie]

first stone appears to have fewer/less inclusions. impossible to compare these two unless in person. the inclusions in the 2nd one might not even bother me if the price were right and depending on how i planned to use it.

MoZo

 

[megeve]

Thank you Lovingdiamonds, Chrono, m76steve for chiming in!

Yes, I understand that these 2 stones are taken with different backgrounds and lightings! But what I can't see is the color saturation of the 1st stone! The stronger lighting of the second stone gives it a vivid orange color (with a yellow hue?) and makes it glow nicely! Do you think the first stone will have the same orange saturation?

MoZo, Thanks for your response!
"first stone appears to have fewer/less inclusions. impossible to compare these two unless in person. the inclusions in the 2nd one might not even bother me if the price were right and depending on how i planned to use it."

Thats exactly the description from the vendor! First stone is much cleaner that the 2nd and the price difference is huge! I am not sure what I want to do with it. Am just looking but not feeling comfortable to buy yet! That being said the price of the second stone is really attractive!

 

[chrono]

So both these cabochons are from the same vendor or am I not understanding this correctly?

 

[movie zombie]

Thank you Lovingdiamonds, Chrono, m76steve for chiming in! Yes, I understand that these 2 stones are taken with different backgrounds and lightings! But what I can't see is the color saturation of the 1st stone! The stronger lighting of the second stone gives it a vivid orange color (with a yellow hue?) and makes it glow nicely! Do you think the first stone will have the same orange saturation? MoZo, Thanks for your response!
"first stone appears to have fewer/less inclusions. impossible to compare these two unless in person. the inclusions in the 2nd one might not even bother me if the price were right and depending on how i planned to use it." Thats exactly the description from the vendor! First stone is much cleaner that the 2nd and the price difference is huge! I am not sure what I want to do with it. Am just looking but not feeling comfortable to buy yet! That being said the price of the second stone is really attractive!

good grief....i don't even know who the vendor is! i'm hanging out with color stones too much!

MoZo

 

[Gailey]

Dunno really, but can I have the one you don't pick!!! Because they are both gorgeous!

Hi there Megeve, long time no chat. Loads to tell.

 

[megeve]

So both these cabochons are from the same vendor or am I not understanding this correctly?

Yes, they are from the same vendor!

 

[megeve]

good grief....i don't even know who the vendor is! i'm hanging out with color stones too much!

MoZo

lol! Now you know why you have a keen eye for color!

 

[megeve]

Dunno really, but can I have the one you don't pick!!! Because they are both gorgeous!

Hi there Megeve, long time no chat. Loads to tell.

lol! I dunno which to pick myself! These stones are from a site which you recommended way back! They have tons of sugarloafs in stock! And I am still searching!!

Hi back to you Gailey! Its way too long since we spoke! Hows Ontario coming up? Waiting for you to tell, hint hint

 

[T L]

Are they both the same size? I prefer the overall shape of the top one to the bottom one. The bottom one looks a little lopsided. The color is nice on both. Under what lighting were the photos taken?

 

[Imdanny]

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[Gailey]

Dunno really, but can I have the one you don't pick!!! Because they are both gorgeous!

Hi there Megeve, long time no chat. Loads to tell.

lol! I dunno which to pick myself! These stones are from a site which you recommended way back! They have tons of sugarloafs in stock! And I am still searching!!

Hi back to you Gailey! Its way too long since we spoke! Hows Ontario coming up? Waiting for you to tell, hint hint

It's coming up soon. Actually it's heading towards me now at terminal velocity. Give me a couple of days and I'll update you properly. Life threw me a horrible curve ball yesterday and I'm still spinning.

But I just wanted to say, don't try and pick a stone from these two photos. Do one of two things. Either get them to photograph the two stones together or get them to send you both stones.

 

[Burberrygirl]

They're both very pretty! I agree with Gailey. Oh, and I know that site you're talking about. I could be on it for days lol.

 

[chrono]

Ditto to Gailey’s advice. Now that I know both stones are from the same vendor, the best thing to do is to have them photographed together in the same picture if you are still interested in them.

 

[megeve]

Are they both the same size? I prefer the overall shape of the top one to the bottom one. The bottom one looks a little lopsided. The color is nice on both. Under what lighting were the photos taken?

Hi TL, thanks for weighing in! The top one is bigger and much more expensive, huge difference! I am not sure what lighting the vendor is using, I wanted to know which one has a better color saturation before asking vendor questions.

Dannny, thanks! Am starting to prefer this too!

 

[megeve]

It's coming up soon. Actually it's heading towards me now at terminal velocity. Give me a couple of days and I'll update you properly. Life threw me a horrible curve ball yesterday and I'm still spinning.

But I just wanted to say, don't try and pick a stone from these two photos. Do one of two things. Either get them to photograph the two stones together or get them to send you both stones.

Yeah, I will have to email vendor for more pics. Hope they would obliged!

Oh Gailey, I am terribly sorry to hear this, I hope its nothing serious! Anyway, big hugs and sending you dust, thoughts and prayers your way (((HUGS))) Also am waiting for your updates!

 

[megeve]

They're both very pretty! I agree with Gailey. Oh, and I know that site you're talking about. I could be on it for days lol.

Lol, ain't that the truth! They do have so many inventories in their site esp. for cabochon and sugarloaf lovers!!

Hows are your sugarloaf ring projects coming along? Been waiting to see some pics!

 

[megeve]

Ditto to Gailey’s advice. Now that I know both stones are from the same vendor, the best thing to do is to have them photographed together in the same picture if you are still interested in them.

Yeah, I think thats the best thing to do. I will email vendor for both stones to be photographed together. I just hope that they will oblige as I have never dealt with them before and do not know how their customer service will be. Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[T L]

Are they both the same size? I prefer the overall shape of the top one to the bottom one. The bottom one looks a little lopsided. The color is nice on both. Under what lighting were the photos taken?

Hi TL, thanks for weighing in! The top one is bigger and much more expensive, huge difference! I am not sure what lighting the vendor is using, I wanted to know which one has a better color saturation before asking vendor questions.

Dannny, thanks! Am starting to prefer this too!

Based on the photos, they look similar, and if they are truly similar in color, and they're around the same size, then I would get the less expensive one. The differences between the two don't appear to be so huge that one should be way more expensive than the other. Get a side by side shot. Good idea from Gailey.

 

[Burberrygirl]

They're both very pretty! I agree with Gailey. Oh, and I know that site you're talking about. I could be on it for days lol.

Lol, ain't that the truth! They do have so many inventories in their site esp. for cabochon and sugarloaf lovers!!

Hows are your sugarloaf ring projects coming along? Been waiting to see some pics!

I talked to JKT yesterday and my project should be done by the end of the month! I'm so excited! I don't know if I ever posted a picture of the sketch she sent me. We're only doing two diamond bands instead of four like in the sketch.

 

[Burberrygirl]

Are they both the same size? I prefer the overall shape of the top one to the bottom one. The bottom one looks a little lopsided. The color is nice on both. Under what lighting were the photos taken?

Hi TL, thanks for weighing in! The top one is bigger and much more expensive, huge difference! I am not sure what lighting the vendor is using, I wanted to know which one has a better color saturation before asking vendor questions.

Dannny, thanks! Am starting to prefer this too!

Based on the photos, they look similar, and if they are truly similar in color, and they're around the same size, then I would get the less expensive one. The differences between the two don't appear to be so huge that one should be way more expensive than the other. Get a side by side shot. Good idea from Gailey.

I noticed the huge price difference on their site and was kinda shocked. I would totally get the less expensive one!

 

[megeve]

[quote="Burberrygirl I talked to JKT yesterday and my project should be done by the end of the month! I'm so excited! I don't know if I ever posted a picture of the sketch she sent me. We're only doing two diamond bands instead of four like in the sketch.[/quote]

Wow, that looks gorgeous! I bet you are excited! JKT does do so many lovely pieces here, I am jealous!
Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see it on your finger!

 

[megeve]

Are they both the same size? I prefer the overall shape of the top one to the bottom one. The bottom one looks a little lopsided. The color is nice on both. Under what lighting were the photos taken?

Hi TL, thanks for weighing in! The top one is bigger and much more expensive, huge difference! I am not sure what lighting the vendor is using, I wanted to know which one has a better color saturation before asking vendor questions.

Dannny, thanks! Am starting to prefer this too!

Based on the photos, they look similar, and if they are truly similar in color, and they're around the same size, then I would get the less expensive one. The differences between the two don't appear to be so huge that one should be way more expensive than the other. Get a side by side shot. Good idea from Gailey.

I noticed the huge price difference on their site and was kinda shocked. I would totally get the less expensive one!

Me too! I have to give it abit more thought. The stones are rather huge too, so right now I am not sure what to do with it! Probably wire wrap it as pendant if I decide to buy. Will see.