Pretend you have 80-100k to spend...

[LoversKites]

...and you have to spend it on a gemstone purchase. What do you get? You can share a photo or describe in words.

 

[kimpnoth]

silksaphire's saphire with the setting. I wish I had time to find a picture -- maybe later, but I bet you know which ring I mean.

 

[dk168]

It would have to be a star ruby.

DK

 

[jordyonbass]

A Nice Kashmir Sapphire or alexandrite for the wifey, I'd be looking for a little red diamond for myself

 

[mochiko42]

Paraiba, emerald or a bigger OEC diamond.

 

[fiona00004]

A neon Paraiba tourmaline for sure.... close seconds are ruby, kashmir sapphire, pink colored diamond, yup.... sigh... I SO want a paraiba... even a tiny one......!

 

[chrono]

A tiny one....for only $10K.
http://www.paraibainternational.com/product_info.php?product=4567

 

[LoversKites]

You've all got good taste. I don't know what I'd choose. I'd probably spend 30k on a top quality demantoid and 70k on a large alex that's not too dark.

ETA: Ah, but I'd also consider a high quality black opal.

 

[LoversKites]

A tiny one....for only $10K.
http://www.paraibainternational.com/product_info.php?product=4567

I so wish I could see this in person.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

LK, your $70k is pretty spot-on in terms of a large alex. Did you see the one Gene posted from AZ? He didn't buy it, but it was very close to your "budget."

 

[LoversKites]

LK, your $70k is pretty spot-on in terms of a large alex. Did you see the one Gene posted from AZ? He didn't buy it, but it was very close to your "budget."

I'll have to ask him if I can somehow buy it through him

In all honesty though I'm not such a fan of this one's colourways from the photos. However, alex is also very difficult to photograph so I bet it looks better in person. Thanks for sharing.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

This opal, ruby and sapphire, please. Thank you.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

I'll have to ask him if I can somehow buy it through him

In all honesty though I'm not such a fan of this one's colourways from the photos. However, alex is also very difficult to photograph so I bet it looks better in person. Thanks for sharing.

hehe

Ah, ok. I would imagine it'd be difficult, so I'm sure it did. Anytime!

 

[LoversKites]

This opal, ruby and sapphire, please. Thank you.

That's a lovely sapphire

Or maybe this (IIRC) 0.19ct vivid green diamond, which was about 60k.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Ooooooooooooo! I'd need a whole separate budget for FCDs, LK!

I'd take this one home in a heartbeat. Not to mention a small blue pear they have, too.

 

[mariedtiger]

Maybe this one? Green does not leave me alone right now. 5.1 carat Russian Ural demantoid, encircled by a single row of six white and six fancy colored old cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.80 ct. Would take that vivid green diamond any day.

 

[InToTheMystic]

I think I'd spend a bit less than that, and still get something that I'm not too terrified to wear.

Case in point: this green darling needs to come home to my finger where it belongs http://www.langantiques.com/products/item/30-1-5382

 

[T L]

Too hard to make a decision, I think I need a bigger budget.

 

[sapphirecats]

That's easy! This or

 

[VapidLapid]

I buy a cabin near lake placid and ski double diamonds!!!

 

[athenaworth]

I'd get this and have fun trying to find something else for the remaining $50k

 

[pregcurious]

I'd wait for this to go on sale:

http://www.leibish.com/blue-diamond/224ct-very-light-blue-pear-if-151108-20822

2.24 carat, Very Light Blue, Pear Shape, IF Clarity, GIA, SKU 151108

A terrific 2.24ct Very Light Blue pear shape diamond with GIA graded Excellent Polish, excellent symmetry and GIA IF clarity. A real gem stone with a visible blue color, and fabulous sparkle and luster. For more information about this item please contact our customer service department.
Price $112,100

Then I'd save up for a pink diamond halo from Leon, in rose gold.

 

[userangl28212003]

I would get one of the the cushion or radiant cut orangey peachy pink diamonds that are on Leibish website