Would anyone like to help me with a stone hunt? :)

[karee888]

Hi!

I''m on the hunt for a stone for a new project.

Here is what I''m looking for --

-Something that can be bezeled
-Round or cushion shape
-Light/medium blue, or a nice medium pink [think AJ garnet JM ring]...but also open to other colors depending on how the stone looks
-Not sooooper pricey [less than $300, ideally less than $250]

I''ve found a few, but since you guys rock at finding stones, I thought I''d ask here as well!!

Any ideas??

 

[MakingTheGrade]

http://precisiongem.com/html/html/PinkTourmaline.html

Looks a little washed out, but might just be the photo, you can always ask.

ETA: nevermind, it's lighter than you would want, but I'll leave it there in case others want to see

 

[MakingTheGrade]

6.25mm blue tourmaline $250
A bit pricey for the size, but the color looks purty.

 

[D&T]

how bout species?

Peter has this gorgeous Blue Zircon, just up http://torraca.net/gems/gems.php?id=ZirB213

 

[sleepyspinel]

I like this one...
http://www.simplysapphires.com/html/imagesblue2006/bluecns1495c-sm.html

good size, 1.26cts and price, $298, for a sapphire with only heat treatment.

sapphires are nice and durable and I've had good past experiences buying from this vendor

 

[D&T]

how bout this? it was on another thread, I love it, but the other poster sounded like they wanted something larger.

http://www.ajsgems.com/pink-sapphire/gemstone-sapphire-2046001285-2046340414.html

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 12:45:09 AM
Author: MakingTheGrade
http://precisiongem.com/html/html/PinkTourmaline.html


Looks a little washed out, but might just be the photo, you can always ask.


ETA: nevermind, it''s lighter than you would want, but I''ll leave it there in case others want to see

893? That''s on the list

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 12:47:51 AM
Author: MakingTheGrade
6.25mm blue tourmaline $250

A bit pricey for the size, but the color looks purty.

That one is pretty too! A bit too small but the color is GREAT!!

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 12:52:28 AM
Author: D&T
how bout species?


Peter has this gorgeous Blue Zircon, just up http://torraca.net/gems/gems.php?id=ZirB213

I actually talked to him about that one!

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 1:01:27 AM
Author: D&T
how bout this? it was on another thread, I love it, but the other poster sounded like they wanted something larger.


http://www.ajsgems.com/pink-sapphire/gemstone-sapphire-2046001285-2046340414.html

very pretty! but it might look a bit odd in the setting i''m working with...

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 12:53:29 AM
Author: sleepyspinel
I like this one...

http://www.simplysapphires.com/html/imagesblue2006/bluecns1495c-sm.html


good size, 1.26cts and price, $298, for a sapphire with only heat treatment.


sapphires are nice and durable and I''ve had good past experiences buying from this vendor

very pretty color! it''s on the list!!

 

[D&T]

this one? too dark?

http://www.gemrite.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=189

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 1:22:55 AM
Author: D&T
this one? too dark?


http://www.gemrite.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=189

i do like the color. it might be a bit busy for the sleekness of the ring....but i will add it to consideration!

i LOVE john''s square pink malaya...but it''s out of budget

 

[D&T]

blue spinel

http://www.gemrite.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=214

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 1:30:28 AM
Author: D&T
blue spinel


http://www.gemrite.com/cubecart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=214

very pretty! added!

 

[Lovinggems]

ACStones post new gems regularly and they''re always nicely cut. Good luck with your search.

 

[chrono]

Okay, here goes:

Something to be bezeled: go for a light or medium toned stone.
Round or cushion: got it.
Pink or blue: OK
$250 budget: check
Any mm size requirement?

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 9:02:14 AM
Author: Chrono

Okay, here goes:

Something to be bezeled: go for a light or medium toned stone.

Round or cushion: got it.

Pink or blue: OK

$250 budget: check

Any mm size requirement?

whoops, i thought i put 7-8mm. thanks for asking!

 

[hoofbeats95]

I think you should show us the setting you are working with

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 9:16:17 AM
Author: hoofbeats95
I think you should show us the setting you are working with

i''ve jumped on the julia bandwagon. sigh.

looks like we''re gonna keep that girl BUSY.

just a sleek bezel. kind of james meyer-ish but more simple.

 

[hoofbeats95]

pardon my ignorance - who is julia? do you have a link?

 

[Barcelona]

Her website is www.juliakaytaylor.com and it has a link to her Etsy site.

She has been wonderful to work with!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

You could also contact Vallejo on ebay, I have a very light aqua from him, but I bet if you specify a color, he can let you know if he has something suitable. His cuts are really nice, and his prices are fantastic.

Hehe, I'm glad I found Julia early, sounds like she's going to have a backlog for awhile!

 

[karee888]

Date: 6/22/2009 11:23:26 AM
Author: MakingTheGrade
You could also contact Vallejo on ebay, I have a very light aqua from him, but I bet if you specify a color, he can let you know if he has something suitable. His cuts are really nice, and his prices are fantastic.


Hehe, I''m glad I found Julia early, sounds like she''s going to have a backlog for awhile!

good idea! i will do that. i emailed dan as well.

she is so nice! i can''t wait to see her sketches. should be sometime this week. you started a sensation, ha ha!!

 

[chrono]

That''s right! Vallejo would be an inexpensive option and a good match for pale shades.