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Date: 11/11/2009 10:19:34 AM
Author: LaurenThePartier
The red spinel was only $450, so I couldn''t wrangle any additional pics from them, so I figured it''s better to be safe than sorry!
I had literally JUST bought the Spess . . . so Rung may have been pretty open to taking additional pictures with the possibility of $1,300+ coming in the door from one person. Or he already had that upside down picture laying around. I don't know. I just know I didn't get the additional pics I asked for.Date: 11/11/2009 11:02:18 AM
Author: haagen_dazs
Date: 11/11/2009 10:19:34 AM
Author: LaurenThePartier
The red spinel was only $450, so I couldn't wrangle any additional pics from them, so I figured it's better to be safe than sorry!
however you did get that extra 1 photo of the stone upside down that you posted in your very first post right?
hi LDDate: 11/11/2009 11:18:12 AM
Author: LovingDiamonds
Mark AJS stopped providing additional photos a while ago. I made a significant purchase a few months back with them and they wouldn''t give me extra photos either. I''m afraid you have to make your decision on what''s on their website. Their return policy is good though.
Date: 11/11/2009 7:50:02 AM
Author: Chrono
Mewdin,
What are the carat weights on those? The colours are so intense, almost to the point of looking artificial.
Date: 11/11/2009 7:50:02 AM
Author: Chrono
Mewdin,
What are the carat weights on those? The colours are so intense, almost to the point of looking artificial.
Thanks for posting that price guide from Wildfish. I haven''t seen it before, or anything similar, and it certainly is helpful. But for the more experienced posters here, do you think that''s fair/recommended pricing? Or...?Date: 11/11/2009 10:18:40 AM
Author: haagen_dazs
could someone refresh my memory on what are the $$/ct for different grades spinel?
Wildfish has a list of $/ct prices but i just wanted to gather people''s opinions
webpricing from wildfish
LD, would you mind to share some information of this purchase? If not, its okay, I understand!Date: 11/11/2009 11:18:12 AM
Author: LovingDiamonds
Mark AJS stopped providing additional photos a while ago. I made a significant purchase a few months back with them and they wouldn''t give me extra photos either. I''m afraid you have to make your decision on what''s on their website. Their return policy is good though.
Date: 11/10/2009 8:53:39 AM
Author: Chrono
Mark,
My guess is a probably a single reason or a combination of all:
1. Some might be due to microscopic inclusions scattered throughout the stone
2. Some are due to the very high level of saturation
3. Some are due to fluorescence
Date: 11/12/2009 7:50:21 AM
Author: Chrono
Medwin,
Those look like a vendor’s pictures. Do you have your own pictures or are you the vendor? Sorry for so many questions because the pictures look as though they have been photoshopped.
Date: 11/13/2009 12:32:20 AM
Author: medwin20
HI chrono, those are not vendor pictures and they are my own pictures. i have an eBay store(topluster) and website too. you can visit my store to have a more look at the items and pictures.
Date: 11/10/2009 7:51:45 AM
Author: AustenNut
And medwin, if you're a vendor then you need to declare yourself as one and you're not allowed to post about stones that you yourself are selling. FYI.
Hi MegeveDate: 11/12/2009 8:27:37 AM
Author: megeve
LD, would you mind to share some information of this purchase? If not, its okay, I understand!Date: 11/11/2009 11:18:12 AM
Author: LovingDiamonds
Mark AJS stopped providing additional photos a while ago. I made a significant purchase a few months back with them and they wouldn''t give me extra photos either. I''m afraid you have to make your decision on what''s on their website. Their return policy is good though.
I just would like to know if you are happy with this purschase and whether you have a before and after pic of it!
Thank you!
and shipping it back means buyers get dinged with the cost of shipping both ways..=(Date: 11/13/2009 2:50:34 AM
Author: LovingDiamonds
Date: 11/12/2009 8:27:37 AM
Author: megeve
Date: 11/11/2009 11:18:12 AM
Author: LovingDiamonds
Mark AJS stopped providing additional photos a while ago. I made a significant purchase a few months back with them and they wouldn''t give me extra photos either. I''m afraid you have to make your decision on what''s on their website. Their return policy is good though.
LD, would you mind to share some information of this purchase? If not, its okay, I understand!
I just would like to know if you are happy with this purschase and whether you have a before and after pic of it!
Thank you!
Hi Megeve
I haven''t actually posted about this gemstone on here but I can give you my thoughts on AJS. Some of their stones have been wonderful - others have been less so. The pictures are pretty accurate and I find Rung particularly helpful in answering questions. However, the lack of more photos or videos does drive me bananas. I therefore have made some purchases that I otherwise wouldn''t have done so and have had to return them.
Mark,Date: 11/12/2009 11:45:14 PM
Author: haagen_dazs
Chrono
In your research for your big Mahenge Tanzania Red/Pink Spinel,
What kind of colour commands a higher price?
The stop light red or the pink or the red with pink glow? (i dont know if i even covered the range but those are the colours i have seen from Mahenge that are prized)
Do you know if Mahenge spinels are generally included ? (eg amethyst are generally a not included, eye clean loupe clean kind of stone)
thanks
Date: 11/9/2009 9:09:00 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Haagen_dazs - I decided against that particular spinel since the tone and saturation just didn''t seem to be what I was looking for.
I didn''t want to let the cat out of the bag until it arrived, but I have a squarish cushion certified by BGL Flame Red Mogok Spinel coming my way. I don''t want to post any pics until I receive it, but once I see it, I''ll post it up! Sorry to be a tease!
Date: 9/9/2009 12:38:25 PM
Author: Chrono
I bought a stoplight red oval spinel of around 1.5 ct last year from AJS for $600 with unbelievable saturation. In fact, I’m wearing it right now. Under diffused and incandescent lights, it could pass off as a ruby. Perhaps, prices have continued to increase since then?
Haagen_dazs.Date: 12/25/2009 4:40:31 PM
Author: haagen_dazs
Date: 9/9/2009 12:38:25 PM
Author: Chrono
I bought a stoplight red oval spinel of around 1.5 ct last year from AJS for $600 with unbelievable saturation. In fact, I’m wearing it right now. Under diffused and incandescent lights, it could pass off as a ruby. Perhaps, prices have continued to increase since then?
what do you guys think of this spinel''s colour and price?
This looks red to me, and the cut is nice. Sorry, Rick''s name could have been on the list that Chrono had so generously provided, but I did not make a file of it and now it is hard to find it among december posts. Who is Rick>Date: 9/13/2009 6:25:15 PM
Author: Sarahbear621
Ok I know it is sold and way to small but to me this is a RED SPINEL! Perhaps you can contact Rick to see if he has any more that can cut larger pieces in your price range. I just love the color!