Amethyst/Purple gemstones--

[ame]

Im considering getting my bridesmaids a pair of earrings to wear in my wedding. Id like to not spend more than about 30-40 dollars per pair. Id prefer hoop or dangle of some sort so that they kind of show.

Any suggestions? I considered wink''s synthetics but Id prefer real because Id like them to be a keepsake.

 

[glitterata]

I love amethysts! They can be such a pretty color.

If I were you, I'd still consider Wink. He's not just Mr. Synthetic, he's also Mr. Colored Stones (as well as Mr. U.S.A. Infinity and Mr. Nice Guy).

 

[strmrdr]

If you go the custom route 30-40 a pair wont cover the gold settings and mounting.
Figure $50 set for fairly plain settings $60-$70 for buttercups.

www.diamondexpert.com

has some awesome red flash amethyst stones available.
They are awesome looking in person.

These ones here are mine now:
http://www.diamondexpert.com/diamonds/dbs.cgi?sf=detg.setup.cgi&active=active&stock=AM00075&submit_search=1

 

[innerkitten]

I guess you have your heart set on purple, but if you were open to gold colored stones then citrine would be nice.

 

[ame]

Were going purple to match the dresses, so I am set on purple.

Ill poke around on those sites.

 

[yowahking]

If you are looking for purple, try to see Arizona "4 peaks" amethyst. Once you see it, most other amethyst looks boring. It is the only working amethyst mine in North America.
For your budget, probably studs are your only choice in real stones.

 

[strmrdr]

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On 9/23/2004 3:15:11 AM yowahking wrote:

If you are looking for purple, try to see Arizona '4 peaks' amethyst. Once you see it, most other amethyst looks boring. It is the only working amethyst mine in North America. ----------------

I agree with that, they are good stuff.
Its what mine linked to above are.

 

[mhread]

I would guess that at your price break Amethyst for natural - and purple CZ for synthetic would be my choices. the purple CZ can look tremendous...

Martin