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[toomuchB]

Small update on the purple garnets.

They mentioned the potential for silk, and it might be more than a negligible amount, but they cannot be sure until they cut. They very kindly offered to cut the pair with no expectation from me to buy them. Then they can give me all the details and I can see the finished result, and then decide.

Unfortunately they can't do one of their precision oval cuts due to the roughs not being deep enough, plus the oval precision cuts apparently tend to darken tone. So they'll be cut into standard ovals - still well-cut but will show the extinction I was worried about. We will see to what degree.

Here is one of their precision jobs (green tourmaline) vs their standard ovals (garnet).

Overall I am grateful for their honest communication on clarity and cut options, and the offer to cut without committing me to the purchase was an unexpected surprise.

 

[icy_jade]

Got some new dresses for two stones that I’ve had for a while. A 3 ct unheated Sri Lanka sapphire and a 2.3 ct unheated Burmese ruby.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

saturday taking some 'new' necklaces that are ready to knot into the guy i found,
i may finally have something finished

 

[josieKat]

I’m so excited - I’ve lurked over here for a long time and finally have this coming tomorrow. I’ve longed for a rhr in a bold simple Sholdt setting, and after thinking I’d want a Montana sapphire since I tend to prefer more muted blues with grey, I decided I didn’t like how many of them grey out tremendously in indoor lighting. I’d been staring at a gemfix sapphire for at least 6 months and finally pulled the trigger (only last week seeing @lovedogs linked it in another thread a couple of months ago - I was so relieved it was one someone else would pick even though I knew my own preference mattered most, but also glad it didn’t get purchased based on her link or I’d have missed out!). My wife’s favorite color is a saturated royal blue so this will also remind me of her (in addition to my ER of course). Sent it off to be set in Sholdt R379/Ava in 14k gold. This is one of my glamour pics.

 

[lovedogs]

I’m so excited - I’ve lurked over here for a long time and finally have this coming tomorrow. I’ve longed for a rhr in a bold simple Sholdt setting, and after thinking I’d want a Montana sapphire since I tend to prefer more muted blues with grey, I decided I didn’t like how many of them grey out tremendously in indoor lighting. I’d been staring at a gemfix sapphire for at least 6 months and finally pulled the trigger (only last week seeing @lovedogs linked it in another thread a couple of months ago - I was so relieved it was one someone else would pick even though I knew my own preference mattered most, but also glad it didn’t get purchased based on her link or I’d have missed out!). My wife’s favorite color is a saturated royal blue so this will also remind me of her (in addition to my ER of course). Sent it off to be set in Sholdt R379/Ava in 14k gold. This is one of my glamour pics.

LOVE IT!

 

[josieKat]

I’m in love. Also this setting is sooo smooth and lovely. If I were ever to reset my three stone engagement ring I could imagine going to the three stone version of this.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I’m in love. Also this setting is sooo smooth and lovely. If I were ever to reset my three stone engagement ring I could imagine going to the three stone version of this.

Lovely, glowy blue!

 

[PastryGirl]

Found a very cool rare stone called grandiderite and promptly ordered a 4.43 carat untreated pear. Not sure in the slightest how to set it. It’s a 7-7.5 on the MOHs scale so it’s good enough for jewelry.

Just learned something new, thank you!

 

[PastryGirl]

So so excited for you! Can’t wait to see what you receive. The stones are so changeable. Glad you are intrigued by their mystery. Please please share.

While you wait, here’s my latest purple garnet (radiant cut by Jeff White—purchased preloved). Caysie’s glamour shot below. I’d say this stone is the moodiest of the lot and it appears to be consistently darker on one side. I never saw it loose—I bought it in a setting. So we will see how it performs when I have it in hand. Caysie said it was a lil camera shy



ETA: Here’s a pic in the old setting next to the old setting of the other grape garnet I purchased pre-loved. Not the best photo of each but you can kind of see how the larger stone (over 3 carats) looks next to the smaller in terms of darkness.

Gosh, I love this setting so much.

 

[Rfisher]

I’m in love. Also this setting is sooo smooth and lovely. If I were ever to reset my three stone engagement ring I could imagine going to the three stone version of this.

That’s gorgeous!!
Is that the 1372 by chance?

You chose a perfect setting for it - it looks wonderful. Enjoy it well!

 

[josieKat]

That’s gorgeous!!
Is that the 1372 by chance?

You chose a perfect setting for it - it looks wonderful. Enjoy it well!

Yes, that's the one! I've been eyeing it for months!