Amazing Jeff White sapphire!

[Harriet]

DS,
Does the sapphire fascinate you? If it does, there''s your answer.

 

[marcy]

OMG! What a stunning sapphire! I love it.

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 3/15/2008 9:34:10 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006

Date: 3/15/2008 1:17:53 PM
Author: mrssalvo

Date: 3/15/2008 3:43:36 AM
Author: Gypsy


It would look AMAZING in a halo. But Actually I''d want it three stoned with half moons from Leon. But that''s just me.


No the inclusions wouldn''t bother me. It''s a sapphire, and it''s got birthmarks.

I ditto Gypsy here. I do wonder though, after seeing pics of it in your temp setting if the size might work fine even in a 3 stone. i know you wanted a bit larger but it looks pretty big sitting solo, add the half moon or whatever sides you want and you''ve got quite a ring. plus, I''m kinda silly with the *rules* of stud size/pendant size vs. e-ring that although it''s a colored stone, I wouldn''t want it a ton larger than my e-ring. it really is an amazing stone though. would you be sad to send it back and find out someone else bought it?

I do think I would be sick to see someone else buy it and set it and come back and post it on SMTR! I would probably think ''why did I DO that?!!!''. It would help me a lot if I could find a setting and be able to really visualize what it would look like set. I do agree that I wouldn''t want a RHR to be really large compared to my wedding set.

I think that means you need to keep it my dear.

As for my flowers being the sacrifice... my flowers ... all of them, would cost me less than half of that beautiful stone. So nope. It would have be the photographer. LOL.

 

[Gypsy]

As for setting suggestions....

Here''s what I''d do with it, in a heartbeat:

 

[Missrocks]

Date: 3/16/2008 7:10:06 PM
Author: LostSapphire

Date: 3/16/2008 4:55:41 PM
Author: Missrocks

Date: 3/16/2008 4:35:07 PM

Author: LostSapphire

Date: 3/16/2008 4:01:19 PM

Author: Missrocks

Wow! The cut is just AMAZING! What a perfect size too! Oh, I can''t wait to see what you decide to do for the setting!


And personally the inclusions wouldn''t bother me in a colored stone. My sapphire has a small bit of color zoning visible from a certain angle, almost gives it character.

Missrocks: what size is your stone?

Hi LostSapphire,

Mine is 3.40 carats, measures something like 8.10 x 9.05mm.

Thanks Missrocks. I LOVE your stone. I''ve asked Jeff to aim for something minimum 7mm x 9mm, better would be 8mm x 10mm...good finger coverage once I halo it with 3mm diamonds.

Thanks! Ohhh.. Can''t wait to see what you end up with!

 

[Missrocks]

Date: 3/16/2008 5:04:49 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006

Date: 3/16/2008 4:55:41 PM
Author: Missrocks

Date: 3/16/2008 4:35:07 PM
Author: LostSapphire

Date: 3/16/2008 4:01:19 PM
Author: Missrocks
Wow! The cut is just AMAZING! What a perfect size too! Oh, I can''t wait to see what you decide to do for the setting!

And personally the inclusions wouldn''t bother me in a colored stone. My sapphire has a small bit of color zoning visible from a certain angle, almost gives it character.

Missrocks: what size is your stone?

Hi LostSapphire,
Mine is 3.40 carats, measures something like 8.10 x 9.05mm.

I love your sapphire, too!

Thanks!

Good luck with your decision!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 3/16/2008 10:16:34 PM
Author: Gypsy
As for setting suggestions....

Here''s what I''d do with it, in a heartbeat:

Wow, now THAT is perfect!!!

 

[Gypsy]

Isn''t it though?

That is my ALL TIME FAVORITE ring. For ANY cushion. But particularly for a WHITE D-E-F cushion or a pigeon''s blood ruby... or a sapphire exactly like yours. It''s the FIRST thing that popped into my mind when I saw your sapphire.

 

[TravelingGal]

Yowee Zowee...you could set that thing in a pipe washer and it would still be stunning. I''m in love.

 

[Miscka]

oh man, Gypsy, that setting would be PERFECT! DS I hope you keep it! It really is gorgeous and looks nice and BIG on your hand!

 

[mrssalvo]

that Leon 5 stone gypsy is one of my all time favorites too and i think it would be a perfect setting for that stone DS and a perfect RHR!!! serously, LOVE IT!!!

 

[chrono]

That is one heck of a sapphire. For a stone that size and colour, you can't get any better pricing than what Jeff is asking for. If you want a loupe clean stone, be prepared to add hundreds if not thousands $ more.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 3/17/2008 12:49:02 PM
Author: Chrono
That is one heck of a sapphire. For a stone that size and colour, you can''t get any better pricing than what Jeff is asking for. If you want a loupe clean stone, be prepared to add hundreds if not thousands $ more.

I know. It is a huge dilemma. I really am not expecting loupe clean, though.

But my friend MrsSalvo has this tag line:

"A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want."

This stone is almost exactly what I want, but not quite. It truly is gorgeous and special for some very lucky person. But I can only afford to do one blue sapphire in a Leon Mege setting, so it has to be exactly what I want. This one is so close and is such a nice price. But I just can''t do it because I have made this mistake so many times in the past. I know Jeff will eventually find the perfect stone for me, and even if I have to pay more, it will be worth it (not that I have unlimited money in case you read this, Jeff!). I weigh things out by the saying, "when in doubt, don''t". This has always worked for me when I actually went by it!

I emailed Jeff to let him know. He told me before that he had had several emails when I posted the stone and said I was undecided. He probably already has a waiting list. So I am sure it will find a good home very soon!

I think Jeff is immensely talented, and I hope to buy several gemstones from him in the future! But the sapphire will be first on my priority list! I just have to be patient until he can find the right one. It was certainly my pleasure to enjoy this one for a few days!

 

[neatfreak]

I think that makes perfect sense DS. Although I WILL say that I REALLY REALLY hope this stone does go to another PSer so I can continue to gaze at it!!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 3/17/2008 10:15:45 PM
Author: neatfreak
I think that makes perfect sense DS. Although I WILL say that I REALLY REALLY hope this stone does go to another PSer so I can continue to gaze at it!!!!

I agree, Neatfreak! I certainly hope it goes to another PSer! In the meanwhile, we''ll just gaze at YOURS!!!!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

J, I am sorry this isn''t the one. I hope he finds your perfect stone soon!!!

 

[Dreamer_D]

DS, I agree, when in doubt, don''t! Another beauty will come along! What are you looking for? A little bigger, better clarity, is that right?

DD

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Date: 3/17/2008 9:49:39 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006

Date: 3/17/2008 12:49:02 PM
Author: Chrono
That is one heck of a sapphire. For a stone that size and colour, you can''t get any better pricing than what Jeff is asking for. If you want a loupe clean stone, be prepared to add hundreds if not thousands $ more.

I know. It is a huge dilemma. I really am not expecting loupe clean, though.

But my friend MrsSalvo has this tag line:

''A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.''

This stone is almost exactly what I want, but not quite. It truly is gorgeous and special for some very lucky person. But I can only afford to do one blue sapphire in a Leon Mege setting, so it has to be exactly what I want. This one is so close and is such a nice price. But I just can''t do it because I have made this mistake so many times in the past. I know Jeff will eventually find the perfect stone for me, and even if I have to pay more, it will be worth it (not that I have unlimited money in case you read this, Jeff!). I weigh things out by the saying, ''when in doubt, don''t''. This has always worked for me when I actually went by it!

I emailed Jeff to let him know. He told me before that he had had several emails when I posted the stone and said I was undecided. He probably already has a waiting list. So I am sure it will find a good home very soon!

I think Jeff is immensely talented, and I hope to buy several gemstones from him in the future! But the sapphire will be first on my priority list! I just have to be patient until he can find the right one. It was certainly my pleasure to enjoy this one for a few days!

Well, it is a beautiful stone, but I can relate to your reasoning for making your decision. I just sent back a nice stone about 2 weeks ago because it is not *exactly* what I wanted. I am still looking, and I am planning on saving a little more $$$$, because like you, I am only getting one blue sapphire and want to get it right.

I hope you find your stone....at least you have a great new setting to look at while you are waiting for the perfect one to come around.

I can''t wait to see who ends up with this sapphire.

ltlfirecracker

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 3/17/2008 10:23:28 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006

Date: 3/17/2008 10:15:45 PM

Author: neatfreak

I think that makes perfect sense DS. Although I WILL say that I REALLY REALLY hope this stone does go to another PSer so I can continue to gaze at it!!!!

I agree, Neatfreak! I certainly hope it goes to another PSer! In the meanwhile, we''ll just gaze at YOURS!!!!

It''ll pop up for sure, DS and NeatFreak!! But, I''m not on that waiting list myself as Jeff is cutting me one for my VERY OWN!!!

Maybe we should start a ''gem pool'' and place our bets??

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Well, I mailed the beautiful stone back today, so Jeff should have it around Thursday. It will be fun to see who ends up with it!

Thanks, S! I just have to learn to be patient!

DD, I'd say that I'd like one very close to this one...cushion, rich blue not too dark, extremely well cut, around 7.9-8.0 mm. I know I cannot get into the 3 carat range as expensive as great sapphires are. So somewhere around 2.5 to 2.75 or so is probably what I'll be aiming for. Really, I'd take this exact stone with high clarity.

ltlfirecracker, I hope you find your perfect stone soon, too! It is funny that you, DD, LS, and I are all looking for blue sapphires at the same time!

LostSapphire, I hope Jeff can find rough for you soon, too! It will be so much fun watching everyone complete their sapphire rings!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 3/18/2008 9:51:16 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Well, I mailed the beautiful stone back today, so Jeff should have it around Thursday. It will be fun to see who ends up with it!

Thanks, S! I just have to learn to be patient!

DD, I''d say that I''d like one very close to this one...cushion, rich blue not too dark, extremely well cut, around 7.9-8.0 mm. I know I cannot get into the 3 carat range as expensive as great sapphires are. So somewhere around 2.5 to 2.75 or so is probably what I''ll be aiming for. Really, I''d take this exact stone with high clarity.

ltlfirecracker, I hope you find your perfect stone soon, too! It is funny that you, DD, LS, and I are all looking for blue sapphires at the same time!

LostSapphire, I hope Jeff can find rough for you soon, too! It will be so much fun watching everyone complete their sapphire rings!

Haha funny except that we will be fighting over the rough

I maaaayyy get a red spinel, not sure, just getting in touch with Jeff now!

DD

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Mmmm, a red spinel would be really nice since you already have a sapphire! I''d like one of those, too! But I have to focus on one project at a time. It is just so tempting to want one of everything!

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Date: 3/18/2008 10:06:12 PM
Author: dreamer_dachsie

Date: 3/18/2008 9:51:16 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Well, I mailed the beautiful stone back today, so Jeff should have it around Thursday. It will be fun to see who ends up with it!

Thanks, S! I just have to learn to be patient!

DD, I''d say that I''d like one very close to this one...cushion, rich blue not too dark, extremely well cut, around 7.9-8.0 mm. I know I cannot get into the 3 carat range as expensive as great sapphires are. So somewhere around 2.5 to 2.75 or so is probably what I''ll be aiming for. Really, I''d take this exact stone with high clarity.

ltlfirecracker, I hope you find your perfect stone soon, too! It is funny that you, DD, LS, and I are all looking for blue sapphires at the same time!

LostSapphire, I hope Jeff can find rough for you soon, too! It will be so much fun watching everyone complete their sapphire rings!

Haha funny except that we will be fighting over the rough

I maaaayyy get a red spinel, not sure, just getting in touch with Jeff now!

DD

It is funny...things come in clusters I guess.

We may be fighting for the same thing (our dream sapphire), but I am looking for a smaller stone. If I had a 2+ ct for a RHR, I would not be able to wear it on a regular basis because of my job. Hopefully, we all have these small paticular differences that allow us to go for different things .

DD and LS, good luck on your search too!

 

[beaujolais]

That is a really special one ! !
Love the setting, does not make the stone compete for anything.

 

[anemone]

I wonder if this is still available. I just emailed the cutter. You''d expect that "a flurry of emails" would have this thing sold. If not, I think I''ll buy it.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 3/19/2008 5:09:08 PM
Author: anemone

I wonder if this is still available. I just emailed the cutter. You''d expect that ''a flurry of emails'' would have this thing sold. If not, I think I''ll buy it.

I sent it back to him yesterday, so it''ll likely be tomorrow that he gets it back. I think you were wise to email him because there is no telling if the emails were all serious or not. Plus, some people might see it and think it is not the right size, etc. So getting on the list is a good idea!

 

[anemone]

Fingers crossed...

I''ve been looking around for a 2c sapphire and I like what I''m seeing at thenaturalsapphirecompany. But this particular stone may be the right color (I''m looking for a hint of color change), size (bigger than I intended), and price (given the inclusions). From the single before and after photo, the new cut is incredible.

 

[cinnamon013]

Ok, this stone has had time to make it back to Jeff and into someone else''s hands... Anyone want to fess up that they have it?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I was wondering, too!

I''m sure they have it by now because Jeff told me he had sent to to someone else when he sent me my refund.

 

[anemone]

I have it. It is clear to me the cut is superior, but I was quite surprised to see the gem is more violet than blue in every light except strong sun.

I have several pics of what I''m talking about, ranging from deep violet to sky blue, but for some reason I get a forum error whenever I try to post a link to a photo hosted on imageshack.

Are any sapphires from Sri Lanka blue indoors, or are they typically royal blue/violet.

Are PM''s allowed on this site? It doesn''t appear I am able to contact members directly.
I also tried to attach a pic of a stone I feel most resembles the color of this one