Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone!

[NKOTB]

This is a great deal for a finished ring:

https://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/14k-gold-1-dot-35ct-chrysoberyl-and-diamond-ring

Chrysoberyl and diamonds in gold, only 400 dollars!

 

[GemstoneNoob]

Can someone tell me why this is only 500 dollars? An untreated pink sapphire of this size? Really? I mean. I'm a bit amazed this is still for sale. Seems a bit too good to be true?

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/reduced-1-dot-65ct-untreated-orangy-pink-sri-lanka-sapphire-video

https://www.facebook.com/JasonBrim/videos/10154553605957230/

 

[normanintheskywithsapphires]

Can someone tell me why this is only 500 dollars? An untreated pink sapphire of this size? Really? I mean. I'm a bit amazed this is still for sale. Seems a bit too good to be true?

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/reduced-1-dot-65ct-untreated-orangy-pink-sri-lanka-sapphire-video

https://www.facebook.com/JasonBrim/videos/10154553605957230/

I also looked at that one. I hear, heart shapes are out of fashion and 2ndly there is no proof or guarantee that it is unheated, is there?

 

[lovedogs]

Can someone tell me why this is only 500 dollars? An untreated pink sapphire of this size? Really? I mean. I'm a bit amazed this is still for sale. Seems a bit too good to be true?

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/reduced-1-dot-65ct-untreated-orangy-pink-sri-lanka-sapphire-video

https://www.facebook.com/JasonBrim/videos/10154553605957230/

Jason is a very honest seller, so I don't have doubts about what he says in terms of heat. But I think that part of the reason for the lower price is because hearts aren't a very popular shape right now. But I don't think it's too good to be true at all. Jason offers a good return policy and I've purchased from him successfully multiple times. So if you're interested then I'd at least have him send it to you to view it.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Jason is a very honest seller, so I don't have doubts about what he says in terms of heat. But I think that part of the reason for the lower price is because hearts aren't a very popular shape right now. But I don't think it's too good to be true at all. Jason offers a good return policy and I've purchased from him successfully multiple times. So if you're interested then I'd at least have him send it to you to view it.

Jason is a nice guy, but as with everything you buy, if you care about treatment, send it to a reputable lab. (I had an experience with him that ended with a synthetic stone and a full refund).

 

[lovedogs]

Jason is a very honest seller, so I don't have doubts about what he says in terms of heat. But I think that part of the reason for the lower price is because hearts aren't a very popular shape right now. But I don't think it's too good to be true at all. Jason offers a good return policy and I've purchased from him successfully multiple times. So if you're interested then I'd at least have him send it to you to view it.

Jason is a nice guy, but as with everything you buy, if you care about treatment, send it to a reputable lab. (I had an experience with him that ended with a synthetic stone and a full refund).

Good point, sparklies! Vendors can definitely be wrong--I just meant that Jason himself isn't dishonest and if he does end up being wrong about treatments/stone info, etc, he will happily provide a full refund.

 

[lilmosun]

Posting this as sort of a heads up as the one Yvonne posted today has already sold (after I grabbed it's twin).

https://www.etsy.com/listing/475778390/lagoon-color-tourmaline-cushion-cut?ref=hp_rf

Back Story - I bought a smaller pair awhile ago that I set as sidestones with an OEC diamond. The color and saturation is amazing to my eye a favorite in my collection. More blue than green (most other ones she has had and I've seen from others are more green -or- not as saturated). I've been looking since for more (hounding a few FB sellers and Yvonne). Did a major happy dance when she told me that she was able to get more. So if you are a green-blue lover- keep an eye out!

 

[Venti25]

Posting this as sort of a heads up as the one Yvonne posted today has already sold (after I grabbed it's twin).

https://www.etsy.com/listing/475778390/lagoon-color-tourmaline-cushion-cut?ref=hp_rf

Back Story - I bought a smaller pair awhile ago that I set as sidestones with an OEC diamond. The color and saturation is amazing to my eye a favorite in my collection. More blue than green (most other ones she has had and I've seen from others are more green -or- not as saturated). I've been looking since for more (hounding a few FB sellers and Yvonne). Did a major happy dance when she told me that she was able to get more. So if you are a green-blue lover- keep an eye out!

Thanks . I've been wanting one for a while I was too late for the one posted earlier

 

[Sungura]

Love this. it appears to be from the same family as the stones lilmoson posted above. I'd love to see a PSer get this beauty

https://www.etsy.com/listing/489670657/lagoon-color-tourmaline-emerald-cut?ref=shop_home_active_1

 

[Venti25]

Me too. I'd love to see some more pics.

 

[chroman]

Nice colored 6.58x6.53 1.35 ct cushion mahenge garnet for a nice price:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/476832176/rhodolite-garnet-mahenge-garnet-pink?ref=shop_home_active_2

 

[katharath]

Oh, how I covet this one. It is just absolutely not going to happen for me (and as it is I've been sitting on a similarly sized oval AND a round mint for awhile), but I hope it happens for one of you!!

From one of our lovely PSers:


https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/2-plus-ct-precision-cut-mint-garnet

"2.14 ct Grossular (Mint Merelani) garnet precision cut by Roger Dery. Hard to find step cut in a radiant/asscher. Medium Light in tone. Medium saturation, ever so slight blue. Eye clean, 6.95x6.95x4.85mm. One of the best I've seen"

 

[minousbijoux]

And what about these spinels and garnets - the price cannot be beat. Davi has a great eye and there are some nice stones there.

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/spinel-lot-or-individual..

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/garnet-lot-or-individual

 

[minousbijoux]

Anybody for a padparadscha with an AGL brief for under $1,000?!!

Being sold by one of our regulars on LT:

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/dot-79-carat-agl-certified-padparadscha-sapphire-cut-by-jeff-white

 

[endless_summer]

Oh, how I covet this one. It is just absolutely not going to happen for me (and as it is I've been sitting on a similarly sized oval AND a round mint for awhile), but I hope it happens for one of you!!

From one of our lovely PSers:


https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/2-plus-ct-precision-cut-mint-garnet

"2.14 ct Grossular (Mint Merelani) garnet precision cut by Roger Dery. Hard to find step cut in a radiant/asscher. Medium Light in tone. Medium saturation, ever so slight blue. Eye clean, 6.95x6.95x4.85mm. One of the best I've seen"

Love love love this stone!!!

 

[OTL]

This ring is so unique and pretty! It's not my size other wise I am tempted!
And the price is so good! It's a steal.
2.46 ct. Natural, Untreated Pink/Peach Topaz Ring in 14 kt. Diamond Encrusted
https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/2-dot-46-ct-natural-untreated-pink-slash-peach-topaz-ring-in-14-kt-diamond-encrusted

 

[Phanie]

Minou,
I just got the hot pink pear and the cushion spess.
I am a size whore but the pink pear is just a gorgeous hotpink/raspberry color I loooooove it. Just have to see how I can set it to make it look huge!
The cushion is nice too but does not match my spess pear that I intend to set in a pendant.Not sure if I should keep it
But it is cute.

 

[elle_71125]

Minou,
I just got the hot pink pear and the cushion spess.
I am a size whore but the pink pear is just a gorgeous hotpink/raspberry color I loooooove it. Just have to see how I can set it to make it look huge!
The cushion is nice too but does not match my spess pear that I intend to set in a pendant.Not sure if I should keep it
But it is cute.

That hot pink pear is gorgeous. I hope you post pics. I tried for the raspberry cushion spinel but I was too late.

 

[minousbijoux]

Phanie: thanks for letting us know - I have no doubt they are both lovely stones and look forward to seeing what your creativity results in.

 

[minousbijoux]

Katharath is selling some of her most beautiful and coveted stones. Please read the list of what she plans on listing in the coming days. Great stones at amazing prices!

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/post4106257.html#p4106257']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/post4106257.html#p4106257[/URL]

 

[MrsCornishWed]

katharath .. any chance you know if that roger dery asscher is still available? I believe I came across it before and couldn't get it then, I adore it. I clicked on the link but zilch?!

 

[marymm]

katharath .. any chance you know if that roger dery asscher is still available? I believe I came across it before and couldn't get it then, I adore it. I clicked on the link but zilch?!

Not katharath, but here's the most current LT link for the stone (if this is the one you mean) - https://loupetroop.com/listings/loo...tmas-sale-2-plus-ct-precision-cut-mint-garnet - I adore this stone too but it is out of my budget... hope you end up with it!

 

[katharath]

katharath .. any chance you know if that roger dery asscher is still available? I believe I came across it before and couldn't get it then, I adore it. I clicked on the link but zilch?!

Not katharath, but here's the most current LT link for the stone (if this is the one you mean) - https://loupetroop.com/listings/loo...tmas-sale-2-plus-ct-precision-cut-mint-garnet - I adore this stone too but it is out of my budget... hope you end up with it!

Thanks marymm!

Yes, it's reposted (and discounted!!). And frankly I think the price is very good for that gorgeous mint. Mints over two carats are only getting harder to find, and pricier - and precision cut mints that look like that are super rare. (Yes, I know it's obvious how much I like it, lol).

 

[iLander]

Oh, how I covet this one. It is just absolutely not going to happen for me (and as it is I've been sitting on a similarly sized oval AND a round mint for awhile), but I hope it happens for one of you!!

From one of our lovely PSers:


https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/2-plus-ct-precision-cut-mint-garnet

"2.14 ct Grossular (Mint Merelani) garnet precision cut by Roger Dery. Hard to find step cut in a radiant/asscher. Medium Light in tone. Medium saturation, ever so slight blue. Eye clean, 6.95x6.95x4.85mm. One of the best I've seen"

I saw that one too! It belongs to minousbijoux and it made. Me. Drool. Such a gorgeous color and cut, and the Merelani mints sparkle like diamonds. It's a stunner.

And so are her other stones . . . Amazing stuff.

Hi Minous! We're talking about you, but it's all good.

 

[minousbijoux]

Oh, how I covet this one. It is just absolutely not going to happen for me (and as it is I've been sitting on a similarly sized oval AND a round mint for awhile), but I hope it happens for one of you!!

From one of our lovely PSers:


https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/2-plus-ct-precision-cut-mint-garnet

"2.14 ct Grossular (Mint Merelani) garnet precision cut by Roger Dery. Hard to find step cut in a radiant/asscher. Medium Light in tone. Medium saturation, ever so slight blue. Eye clean, 6.95x6.95x4.85mm. One of the best I've seen"

I saw that one too! It belongs to minousbijoux and it made. Me. Drool. Such a gorgeous color and cut, and the Merelani mints sparkle like diamonds. It's a stunner.

And so are her other stones . . . Amazing stuff.

Hi Minous! We're talking about you, but it's all good.

Aww, shucks, iLander, you make me blush! I hope you're staying out of trouble, my friend!

 

[_Isolde_]

Simply reviving.

 

[elle_71125]

One of our own put this gorgeous ring up on LT. If only I had the budget for this beauty. Someone needs to remove the temptation!

https://loupetroop.com/listings/rin...ahenge-spinel-and-diamond-14k-white-gold-ring

 

[TheElms]

There is a ton of great stuff that went up last night from PSers on LT. Definitely go check it out! If I weren't saving up for a project I'd be all over some of the items.

 

[minousbijoux]

This appears to be an excellent deal - a 1.87 ct Merelani Mint (with a GIA report) for $375 is a great deal, but it is set in an 18k white gold ring!

https://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/tsavorite-merelani-mint-garnet-ring

 

[Jojomac]

Hi, I'm new to this but trying to find a blue green tourmaline for my e-ring. How is this one, does it have too many inclusions?

http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/238/Tourmaline/listings/51927/23-Ct-Afghan-tourmaline.html

Thanks
Jo