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Another sapphire... opinions needed (picture heavy)

Don't get me wrong... it was a lot of money. It was not advertised as a "padparadscha." I actually found it through an orange sapphire search, because I was throwing around the idea of a pad center and then small pink and orange side stones. I've been wading through "padparadschas" on Ebay for about a year now, and I'm aware that no one sells genuine pads for 10 bucks. I appreciate your caution, truly and I thank you for it. I haven't made myself too present here on CS, but I don't run into purchases throwing money around because I *want* to believe I have the deal-of-a-lifetime. I just have a feeling that this gem shouldn't be thrown back just yet.

I'll send it to AGL for the prestige report. That's where I was going to request the vendor have the oval sent anyway.
 
Nashville, you picked up a beautiful sapphire. I love the color and I think it's gorgeous. I'd definitely say it's center stone worthy. But if you wanted to include this as a side stone, have you thought about something like Arjunajane's 3-stone ring from Julia Kay Taylor? Here's the original thread ([URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/julia-3-stone-ring-complete.120822/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/julia-3-stone-ring-complete.120822/[/URL]) but I think she had a more extensive photo shoot later on. One of the picts from it is on the show me the bezels thread ([URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-us-your-bezel-rings.121897/page-6#post-2179580?hilit=arjunajane#p2179580']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-us-your-bezel-rings.121897/page-6#post-2179580?hilit=arjunajane#p2179580[/URL]) about 3/4 of the way down the page.
 
AustenNut said:
Nashville, you picked up a beautiful sapphire. I love the color and I think it's gorgeous. I'd definitely say it's center stone worthy. But if you wanted to include this as a side stone, have you thought about something like Arjunajane's 3-stone ring from Julia Kay Taylor? Here's the original thread ([URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/julia-3-stone-ring-complete.120822/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/julia-3-stone-ring-complete.120822/[/URL]) but I think she had a more extensive photo shoot later on. One of the picts from it is on the show me the bezels thread ([URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-us-your-bezel-rings.121897/page-6#post-2179580?hilit=arjunajane#p2179580']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-us-your-bezel-rings.121897/page-6#post-2179580?hilit=arjunajane#p2179580[/URL]) about 3/4 of the way down the page.
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Wow, that's gorgeous! Thanks for getting those links up for me, I'm loving the lines of JKT's pieces. So fluid and understated.
 
A couple more... looks juicy doesn't it 8)

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Nashville,
This round is so pretty that I'm concerned it'll make the oval look blah, especially since you plan to set them together? Also, I'm glad you are sending this stone to AGL for further testing since it isn't an inexpensive stone.
 
As long as it's not a diffused stone, whatever it is, it's a keeper from what I can see.
 
Nashville - I am wondering whether the oval will meet your expectations? The way you described it (and the Vendor has confirmed to you) I don't see in the photo. I hope I'm wrong. I don't know if you do this, but whenever I have high hopes for a stone I try to get myself into the frame of mind that it will be awful. If I don't do that my expectations are so high that the stone doesn't have a chance and I open the package and my heart sinks. I can't tell you how many times that's happened!

I really do love your round. I second TG, if it's not diffused then you should really make something special from it.
 
LovingDiamonds said:
Nashville - I am wondering whether the oval will meet your expectations? The way you described it (and the Vendor has confirmed to you) I don't see in the photo. I hope I'm wrong. I don't know if you do this, but whenever I have high hopes for a stone I try to get myself into the frame of mind that it will be awful. If I don't do that my expectations are so high that the stone doesn't have a chance and I open the package and my heart sinks. I can't tell you how many times that's happened!

I really do love your round. I second TG, if it's not diffused then you should really make something special from it.
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I know what you mean about pumping up the idea of a stone and then being let down, but I'm not really worried as I don't feel I'm doing that at all. The shop I'm working with has been very honest and up front about the stone's strengths and weaknesses. I know the deal with the cut and I'm ok with it. Once set, I think it will look very nice. The color I'll just have to judge when I see it in person.

I like to go into things with a positive but realistic attitude. My expectations for the oval are NO treatment of any kind, a good color (no brown present), and being more pink is just fine with me as it's what I prefer.

Bottom line is I'm looking for a 3 stone ring which contains already hard to find/expensive stones and on a limited budget. I know there's going to have to be give and take during this process. I've accepted it, I'm fine with it and I know I will end up with a beautiful ring.

Right now my main concern is whether or not the round is heated only... I actually would be extremely disappointed if it has to go back. It's so glowy and pretty...
 
If you want a three stone, I'd set that thing in the middle with diamonds on the side....
 
TravelingGal said:
If you want a three stone, I'd set that thing in the middle with diamonds on the side....
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I'm really not a diamond girl :o I've got my heart set on all sapphires.
 
Well, if it comes back free from diffusion then it is a keeper and gorgeous. BUT not right for setting with the oval. So regardless how the test comes back You are still looking for a pair of sidestones for the oval. Now this may sound crazy but I think it would work. The pad oval it so delicate and ephemeral a color and saturation is nearly evanescent, it comes and goes like a vapour as you move the stone, so it seems to me that theonly thing that would compliment it AND let it be the star with no upstaging AND add some compositional punch is black diamond. I know your thinking that sounds scary and goth and all Tim Burton, but I think it would be great. (and I do like Time Burton).
 
VapidLapid said:
Well, if it comes back free from diffusion then it is a keeper and gorgeous. BUT not right for setting with the oval. So regardless how the test comes back You are still looking for a pair of sidestones for the oval. Now this may sound crazy but I think it would work. The pad oval it so delicate and ephemeral a color and saturation is nearly evanescent, it comes and goes like a vapour as you move the stone, so it seems to me that theonly thing that would compliment it AND let it be the star with no upstaging AND add some compositional punch is black diamond. I know your thinking that sounds scary and goth and all Tim Burton, but I think it would be great. (and I do like Time Burton).
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I LOVE this idea. Wow! I bet that would actually look insanely cool.
 
VapidLapid said:
Well, if it comes back free from diffusion then it is a keeper and gorgeous. BUT not right for setting with the oval. So regardless how the test comes back You are still looking for a pair of sidestones for the oval. Now this may sound crazy but I think it would work. The pad oval it so delicate and ephemeral a color and saturation is nearly evanescent, it comes and goes like a vapour as you move the stone, so it seems to me that theonly thing that would compliment it AND let it be the star with no upstaging AND add some compositional punch is black diamond. I know your thinking that sounds scary and goth and all Tim Burton, but I think it would be great. (and I do like Time Burton).
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But would that mean that there's a hunt for a natural black diamond? That might take longer than a hunt for the perfect pad!

Nashville, your new pad is beautiful!

Have you seen Linda's pad 3 stone from WF? Its gorgeous, and is worth checking out since you're going for multiple pads in one piece. As a play on VL's black diamond idea..how about an untreated white sapphire? Maybe in an old Euro cut? It shouldn't be too expensive or difficult, and an old Euro or old mine cut might add just the right little kick to it. Pink Tower's new ring also comes to mind as a beautiful all-sapphire example.

Congrats! I can't wait to see the finished ring will look like. :love:
 
I agree with VL on many accounts except the black diamond part because I’m not a fan of those, so I’m obviously biased. :tongue: If the stone is heat only without the added trace mineral added, it’s a definite keeper. The colour is just perfect! I’m afraid that because the colour is so perfect, it is going to upstage your oval. I like the idea of white sapphire sides in an antique cut. Ooh……I’m so excited thinking about it.
 
IndyLady said:
VapidLapid said:
Well, if it comes back free from diffusion then it is a keeper and gorgeous. BUT not right for setting with the oval. So regardless how the test comes back You are still looking for a pair of sidestones for the oval. Now this may sound crazy but I think it would work. The pad oval it so delicate and ephemeral a color and saturation is nearly evanescent, it comes and goes like a vapour as you move the stone, so it seems to me that theonly thing that would compliment it AND let it be the star with no upstaging AND add some compositional punch is black diamond. I know your thinking that sounds scary and goth and all Tim Burton, but I think it would be great. (and I do like Time Burton).
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But would that mean that there's a hunt for a natural black diamond? That might take longer than a hunt for the perfect pad!

Nashville, your new pad is beautiful!

Have you seen Linda's pad 3 stone from WF? Its gorgeous, and is worth checking out since you're going for multiple pads in one piece. As a play on VL's black diamond idea..how about an untreated white sapphire? Maybe in an old Euro cut? It shouldn't be too expensive or difficult, and an old Euro or old mine cut might add just the right little kick to it. Pink Tower's new ring also comes to mind as a beautiful all-sapphire example.

Congrats! I can't wait to see the finished ring will look like. :love:
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Yes, and actually I should have mentioned it before but Linda's WF ring was the inspiration for making a 3 stone pad ring. The design I have in mind is very different, but the concept was definitely inspired by her beautiful ring.

So many ideas... my whole perspective on this project is shifting!! I love me some antique cuts.
 
If I were to consider black diamonds (does Leon work with them by any chance?) I wonder if a black diamond halo or maybe 2 black diamond half moons for the oval?

I'm kind of bummed because I really thought these pads might work nicely together, but I can see why the oval might suffer being next to the round.
 
I'm totally grooving on the black halo idea too. I have a jar with 30 or so extra dark blue sapphires about 2.5mm each that I'm saving for a halo type thing. Leibisch has black diamond melee in the $800 for 30 pieces range (3mm each). Langerman has them too in all sizes (.01 - .15 ct) starting at $1600 per carat.

You could do both the Old Cut white sapphire sides and the wavy black diamond melee!
 
VapidLapid said:
I'm totally grooving on the black halo idea too. I have a jar with 30 or so extra dark blue sapphires about 2.5mm each that I'm saving for a halo type thing. Leibisch has black diamond melee in the $800 for 30 pieces range (3mm each). Langerman has them too in all sizes (.01 - .15 ct) starting at $1600 per carat.

You could do both the Old Cut white sapphire sides and the wavy black diamond melee!
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Thank you SO much everyone, I sincerely love this site and all it's wonderful members who truly think outside the box. VL, I'm grooving 8-) on the black halo idea too. I think I'm starting to maybe realize that I'm looking at 2 separate pieces here instead of one.

For the oval, maybe a black halo, split shank with the black diamonds tapering down. I think you're right, the contrast would probably look stunning. Set in platinum. Would make a really nice RHR. I could even make it my belated push present :devil:

If the round turns out to be heat treated only, I think it should be my engagement ring center stone, maybe set into a lotus type of setting in a warm gold...
 
Nashville - check out Ebay for black diamonds. They're not expensive and you should be able to pick one up easily. Finding enough for a halo (same size etc) may be slightly more problematic. Just make sure that if you buy one that it doesn't have a pitted table. Some do and it affects the lustre. I used to hate black diamonds but I've got a 4ct pear shape in a white diamond halo and I love it!
 
LovingDiamonds said:
Nashville - check out Ebay for black diamonds. They're not expensive and you should be able to pick one up easily. Finding enough for a halo (same size etc) may be slightly more problematic. Just make sure that if you buy one that it doesn't have a pitted table. Some do and it affects the lustre. I used to hate black diamonds but I've got a 4ct pear shape in a white diamond halo and I love it!
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I didn't even know black diamonds existed until Carmen Electra's e-ring. I checked ebay for some black diamonds, but I'm finding a lot of rounds and even harder to find pairs. If I was to do side stones I'd probably want half moons for the oval stone.
 
For some reason you mostly see rounds. Occasionally pears (which is why I pounced on mine) but I don't recall ever seeing half moons - they would be quite rare I think. Having said that, I wonder if any of the cutters on here can get rough and cut some for you?
 
Would someone be willing to post a picture of Linda's pad 3-stone ring?

If there's anyone else who didn't know what Carmen Electra's e-ring looks like, here's one shot I quickly googled: http://www.thepaparazzis.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/carmen-electra-ring-b.jpg

If anyone's having a hard time picturing a black diamond halo, here's one (though it also has white diamonds):
http://www.onestylishbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/il_430xN_132746566.jpg

In my quick search I couldn't find any pictures of a black diamond halo without any white diamonds as an additional halo.

Anyway, this sounds as though it's going to be a very unique and interesting ring when it's finally done. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what you decide to do!
 
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