Blueberry blues!

[Crystal_Dreams]

So... can I get your thoughts on this sapphire? To be honest, I know very little about sapphires. I knew unheated was probably good, I liked the colour, there’s no window and no apparent colour shift.

What do you guys think? It’s a Portuguese cut with a cutlet like an OEC! Pics all taken in different lighting conditions.

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loo...2-dot-15ct-unheated-old-stock-ceylon-sapphire

ETA pics!

 

[Arkteia]

Gorgeous!

 

[Bron357]

Very pretty. One of my round blue sapphires has a flat cutlet like an OEC too.
And your setting plans.....

 

[GliderPoss]

Looks gorgeous to me!

 

[Crystal_Dreams]

Caysie has been tempting me with that halo of OMCs...

 

[elle_71125]

I saw that one yesterday and couldn’t get over how gorgeous the color looks. Congrats on that baby.

 

[peacechick]

Very pretty. One of my round blue sapphires has a flat cutlet like an OEC too.
And your setting plans.....

Bron, could you educate me on why a non-OEC/Old Mine Cut stone would benefit from having an open cutlet? Does it let more light in? Is it just a stylistic choice? I’m curious. I hardly ever see colored gems cut this way.

 

[missy]

So... can I get your thoughts on this sapphire? To be honest, I know very little about sapphires. I knew unheated was probably good, I liked the colour, there’s no window and no apparent colour shift.

What do you guys think? It’s a Portuguese cut with a cutlet like an OEC! Pics all taken in different lighting conditions.

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loo...2-dot-15ct-unheated-old-stock-ceylon-sapphire

ETA pics!

Caysie has been tempting me with that halo of OMCs...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. BLUElicious! Cannot wait to see your beautiful new piece. Gorgeous.

 

[Bron357]

Bron, could you educate me on why a non-OEC/Old Mine Cut stone would benefit from having an open cutlet? Does it let more light in? Is it just a stylistic choice? I’m curious. I hardly ever see colored gems cut this way.

As much as I would like to be a font of all knowledge, I too am intrigued as to why a cutter would put in a flat cutlet.
My thought, with mine ,was that perhaps there was a flaw or colour band or some other imperfection at the point and the decision was to take it out.
Coloured gems are all about the colour so a flat cutlet is neither here nor there and is actually hard to detect unless you look straight down at it.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

I agree with Bron, the culet probably reflects the shape or the color zoning of the original rough. I would take it as reflecting the natural beauty and origins of the rock, almost like a beauty mark.

Crystal Dreams, you did really great! What a color! Congratulations on a gorgeous find!

 

[lambskin]

Love that stone.

 

[lovedogs]

That stone is amazing!!!!

 

[soxfan]

Ahhhhhhhh you should totally do that cluster ring. Beautiful!

 

[PrecisionGem]

Bron, could you educate me on why a non-OEC/Old Mine Cut stone would benefit from having an open cutlet? Does it let more light in? Is it just a stylistic choice? I’m curious. I hardly ever see colored gems cut this way.

I would think it was done because the cutter ran out of stone. The choice would be to reduce the angles on the pavilion to form a pointed culet, which would most likely make a larger window in the stone, or keep proper angles, and no culet.

 

[Catmom]

It's gorgeous! I've always loved a Portuguese cut.

 

[Stone Hunter]

NICE color!!

 

[Crystal_Dreams]

Thanks guys! It means a lot to get a PS endorsement from all of you!!
I’ve worked with Caysie a lot, but Elle, prior to my purchase, I went and trawled through PS looking for pictures of your spinel ring from Caysie! How are you liking it? The colour of your stone was just... jaw dropping. I remember considering it when she first posted it, but not knowing anything about coloured stones, I held off at the time. The colour of this sapphire reminded me of when I saw your spinel on LT- so bright! I know they can’t compare, but it was another one of those omg moments for me lol.

Does anyone have a round sapphire with a large diamond cluster halo that they can show me? For some reason in these cluster halos, I’m more drawn to an oval type shape so I need some real life examples! I’ve been googling, but most of the ones I find are with oval or cushion cut stones.

Soxfan, the cluster halo reminded me of your gorgeous OEC cluster ring! I’ve been trying to visualise your ring with a blue stone lol.

 

[Luce]

Very lovely color!

 

[princessandthepear]

What a luscious blue color! This is going to be a gorgeous ring for you.

 

[mochiko42]

Gorgeous stone, @Crystal_Dreams! I can't wait to see what setting you decide for it.

Some people believe that blue sapphire has properties that protect you from negative energy, promote mental clarity, reduce depression, and strengthen your courage & wisdom. Sapphire is related to the feng shui 'water' element, which is associated with purity, healing/renewal and flowing energy.

Now... I don't know how much, if any of that, is true, it may just be all superstition--- but that beautiful serene blue color definitely evokes a very calming, peaceful and soothing feeling and I hope that it brings you much joy and pleasure to own & wear.

 

[Crystal_Dreams]

You know what? I need all the protection from negative energies and all the strength and courage that I can get at this point in my life.

I love the blue of this stone- Caysie referred to it as a blueberry and I totally agree! Good Feng Shui doesn’t hurt either!

 

[JDDN]

Beautiful blue sapphire Crystal Dreams!!! I love calling it a blueberry .

 

[peacechick]

I would think it was done because the cutter ran out of stone. The choice would be to reduce the angles on the pavilion to form a pointed culet, which would most likely make a larger window in the stone, or keep proper angles, and no culet.

Thanks, Gene, for providing your expert eye! That does seem like the most likely scenario and I know I would prefer a small open cutlet to a medium size window. On a gorgeous color like this, you don’t want to waste any material!

 

[natasha-cupcake]

Gorgeous color and beautiful cut--a real winner. Congratulations!

 

[torontocatlady]

Absolutely stunning! Congrats on the stone!!