Bargain finds ($600 or less)

[lovedogs]

Hi All,
At the advice of a few members on the "someone buy this CS" thread, I wanted to start a "bargain finds" thread. I thought starting with a $600 USD limit would be reasonable, but happy to change to another number if others prefer!

 

[whitewave]

$600 is probably a good number IMO

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

This is for just the stone right? Not the whole ring???

 

[lovedogs]

This is for just the stone right? Not the whole ring???

Yeah, I was thinking $600 and under for the CS alone.

 

[bludiva]

I would love to see a thread that is complete rings under $500.....!

 

[lovedogs]

Since I started the thread I feel like I should be the first one to post some examples:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-80-Cts-N...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
For those who don't want to click the link, here's a pic. 2.80Ct rhodolite for $115. Might be darker in person, but looks pretty good!




https://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-precis...070794?hash=item2ee1e0540a:g:QMIAAOxyW1NRFRCp

Rubellite tourmaline, 2.17 for $430.


And some awesome stuff from Jeff Davies:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/EMERALD-CU...195557?hash=item4b46317ce5:g:~LEAAOSwQQBbIXVQ

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-CUT...270730?hash=item4b451ffa0a:g:cd4AAOSwgTJbEHIs

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OVAL-CUT-8...935751?hash=item4b1ec776c7:g:3dQAAOSw4YdY014M

 

[2Neesers]

I’ve been eyeing this Blue a Tourmaline from GemRite for $270. I haven’t seen many tourmalines in this color at this price.
https://www.gemrite.com/gems/213-blue-tourmaline-129-cts.html

 

[stracci2000]

I have lots of bargain rings, mostly from Ebay.
The most expensive ring in this photo below was $149.

This Burmese (according to my jeweler) ruby in rose gold was under $50.
I'm still scratching my head as to why it was priced so low.......

 

[2Neesers]

Small but mighty! .61ct Jedi Spinel for $499.36.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/602025645/burmese-jedi-061ct-pinkish-red-spinel?ref=shop_home_active_6

 

[Bron357]

I can’t play because I snagged the treasure trove of a lifetime for less than $200. But I’m loving everyone else’s treasures. I’m the bargain hunting queen and I appauld every bargain buy.
Here’s a few of mine.

 

[peacechick]

I have lots of bargain rings, mostly from Ebay.
The most expensive ring in this photo below was $149.

This Burmese (according to my jeweler) ruby in rose gold was under $50.
I'm still scratching my head as to why it was priced so low.......

I love all those rings! Do you, by any chance, like blue?

 

[leslie1956]

Great idea for a topic! Most of my eternity rings cost less than $600 including setting costs. I will post a picture of newest one, a Paraiba/demantoid piece in rose gold after I pick it up from the P.O. tomorrow.

 

[Hivona]

Great idea for a topic! Most of my eternity rings cost less than $600 including setting costs. I will post a picture of newest one, a Paraiba/demantoid piece in rose gold after I pick it up from the P.O. tomorrow.

I love demantoid so I can’t wait to see this!

 

[Hivona]

This garnet & setting from Kosnar Gems was just a smidge over $200.


This garnet from Westview Gems was well under $600 but not the setting!



This chrysoberyl from Barry. It is away being set by Patrick Irla & I should get in back in the next two weeks.



This is my entire collection (poor photo) & each gem is well under $600 except second row, second from left. That tsavorite was a wee bit over $600 & one of my favorites! Right now in my financial life it seems my comfort range is approximately $200-$450 for a gem. Most of these are on the lower end of that range.

 

[Hivona]

Oops for got this one because I just packaged it up to be sent to Sam Woehrmann to start a ring stack! It is a sunstone from Pebble Sprout.

 

[elle_71125]

Excited to see this thread.

How about this great preloved beauty from @mochiko42 on LT? It’s only $200!
https://loupetroop.com/listings/rin...silver-snake-ring-with-moonstone-and-sapphire



Or this 3.5ct pink tourmaline for $230
https://loupetroop.com/listings/loo...stone/3-dot-5ct-precision-cut-pink-tourmaline

 

[elle_71125]

A 1.19ct mahenge spinel ring for $600 is a steal!
https://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/mahenge-diamond-white-gold-ring


I like this blue sapphire pair. Great for sidestones in a ring. $438.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/623951...blue-sapphire-sapphire?ref=shop_home_active_5

 

[Hivona]

Excited to see this thread.

How about this great preloved beauty from @mochiko42 on LT? It’s only $200!
https://loupetroop.com/listings/rin...silver-snake-ring-with-moonstone-and-sapphire



Or this 3.5ct pink tourmaline for $230
https://loupetroop.com/listings/loo...stone/3-dot-5ct-precision-cut-pink-tourmaline

I’d love this and her lapis ring she posted! But my funds are allocated somewhere else for now! I bought a Barry pink tourmaline from her and she was so awesome to purchase from!

 

[suzanne2]

Oops for got this one because I just packaged it up to be sent to Sam Woehrmann to start a ring stack! It is a sunstone from Pebble Sprout.

Sunstones were my first love and still my favorite. That's a super one!!

 

[passions4purples]

I know it's got some inclusions, but something keeps drawing me back to this Precision Gem spess. And the price is so right that I'm probably going to cave any day now.

 

[stracci2000]

I love all those rings! Do you, by any chance, like blue?

Haha! I am a September baby, I can't resist sapphires!

 

[anangel]

I love this thread
Here is my recent eBay find: Gabriel & Co setting with a bright blue topaz. Good size (9 x 7 mm per the seller), cut could be better but it’s still quite lively.

 

[justpeachy]

Oops for got this one because I just packaged it up to be sent to Sam Woehrmann to start a ring stack! It is a sunstone from Pebble Sprout.

i love that can't wait to see what you do with it!

 

[leslie1956]

A 1.19ct mahenge spinel ring for $600 is a steal!
https://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/mahenge-diamond-white-gold-ring

I'm highly tempted by this ring, it's a smashing deal, I wouldn't even need to get it sized!

 

[leslie1956]

Ok guys here is my new eternity ring from Yvonne The setting was $385 and the stones were around $200 The stones are demantoid and Paraiba. I'm not the best photographer, so be assured, the ring is much prettier and sparklier in person!

 

[Hivona]

When I looked at this thread again I think a few of us made the mistake that this was for sharing our purchases below $600, kind of like the rings below $1250 thread.... was this intended for gems available for purchase $600 & below similar to the somebody has to buy this thread? If so I apologize for the misunderstanding!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

When I looked at this thread again I think a few of us made the mistake that this was for sharing our purchases below $600, kind of like the rings below $1250 thread.... was this intended for gems available for purchase $600 & below similar to the somebody has to buy this thread? If so I apologize for the misunderstanding!

I think either or is okay. It is great to see what other members have acquired for that price for comparison to other CS purchases, and helpful to to list wonderful CS opportunities. The reason I love the members of this forum is that they are extremely laid back and all about color in color gemstones.

 

[leslie1956]

When I looked at this thread again I think a few of us made the mistake that this was for sharing our purchases below $600, kind of like the rings below $1250 thread.... was this intended for gems available for purchase $600 & below similar to the somebody has to buy this thread? If so I apologize for the misunderstanding!

Hivona, the error might be mine, I thought it was for either gems or entire pieces for under $600. Very sorry if I misunderstood!

 

[lovedogs]

@leslie1956 @Hivona I originally was thinking of gems under $600, but obviously if you'd like to show purchases where the entire ring was under $600 please feel free!

 

[leslie1956]

Thanks for clarifying, lovedogs!