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Cloudless's Sapphire Journey - Opinions Welcome!

cloud_less said:
contemplating this antique sapphire (with a cutlet!) ring... seller is asking close to 3k
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I love it, because I love antique cuts. Antique cutting with a culet is rare in sapphire. I don't mind that it's royal. Is it unheated?
 
ItsMainelyYou said:
I love it, because I love antique cuts. Antique cutting with a culet is rare in sapphire. I don't mind that it's royal. Is it unheated?
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I fall for antique cuts! It's not tested, part of the reason I'm still debating. Most of the sapphires I see on antique rings are unheated but I don't want to make assumptions. It's royal blue but not overly dark based on the pics I've seen, which I really like!
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cloud_less said:
I fall for antique cuts! It's not tested, part of the reason I'm still debating. Most of the sapphires I see on antique rings are unheated but I don't want to make assumptions. It's royal blue but not overly dark based on the pics I've seen, which I really like!
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See, I can't be asked to be impartial as I love this cut and type of ring. The thing is, if it were a more rounded cluster for my hobbit hands I'd seriously quietly contemplate fighting you for it if I saw it on you in real life:lol:
An antique cut CS is my absolute favorite. Rare as hens teeth!
If I had the money, I'd buy it.
 
cloud_less said:
I fall for antique cuts! It's not tested, part of the reason I'm still debating. Most of the sapphires I see on antique rings are unheated but I don't want to make assumptions. It's royal blue but not overly dark based on the pics I've seen, which I really like!
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they don’t seem to put much info at all in their listings - kinda off putting tbh.
They have a few that are :love: lovely!

A royal blue (velvety) sapphire is on my list too, someday!
 
Rfisher said:
they don’t seem to put much info at all in their listings - kinda off putting tbh.
They have a few that are :love: lovely!

A royal blue (velvety) sapphire is on my list too, someday!
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I asked a few questions about the color&clarity of the stones and got very short, vague answers. idk it just feels very unprofessional coming from an antique jewelry seller. unsure if I should take the risk.
I love velvety stones! wished this was more velvety (but that usually means a more prestigious origin and wouldn't be available at the price point I'm looking at..)
 
cloud_less said:
I fall for antique cuts! It's not tested, part of the reason I'm still debating. Most of the sapphires I see on antique rings are unheated but I don't want to make assumptions. It's royal blue but not overly dark based on the pics I've seen, which I really like!
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I love it. What’s the return policy?
 
CaseyLouLou said:
I love it. What’s the return policy?
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14 days return, but the vendor is in Europe (Im in the states) so not sure about the logistics. Can anyone who's done this before chime in?
 
You’ll want to confirm with them the 14 days starts when you receive it, not when they ship it or it hits customs. You’ll have to find out all customs /shipping/duties fees both ways to see if it makes sense to pay all that if you return.
If it’s labeled an antique - I think some if those are less - but also depends on the countries involved. And how they fill out the paperwork.

Know the possibilities of something falling back on you if the vendor “tries to do you a solid’ and fills out the paperwork incorrectly in the name of ‘saving you fees’. Accepting a known risk is different than unknowingly so.

I know there’s a site to enter in all data and estimate all charges- I cannot remember it right now. I’ll look for it for you.
 
https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/

This is what was suggested to me from an overseas antique vendor
I’m sure there are more options but this one was very accurate for me. UK to USA.
It was in 2019, don’t know what if anything has changed since then.


It’s marked as sold - I hope it was you @cloud_less
If the sapphire is synthetic/stimulant how would you feel? Can you get that tested reliably in the return time frame? I dislike much that the vendor is so vague to you and in the listing itself - and that really is only on their behalf if you do wish to return.
 
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Rfisher said:
https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/

This is what was suggested to me from an overseas antique vendor
I’m sure there are more options but this one was very accurate for me. UK to USA.
It was in 2019, don’t know what if anything has changed since then.


It’s marked as sold - I hope it was you @cloud_less
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Thank you for that! And I just checked, it was not me...argh
I asked the vendor to hold for two days but apparently that period is now over. I never learn from these incidents :cry2:

PS. to the person who purchased it through etsy, this vendor has their own website and you can negotiate a discount from there.
 
Has it been two days? If not - contact them directly, if you really want it.
If it sold thru Etsy, you may have a priority claim over that. I don’t think they put a ‘hold-do not purchase tag’ on the Etsy site. Anyone could have hit that purchase now button.

I tagged this vendor on 2/28 on the vintage forum (mentioned this navette, too) and have been looking at their things kinda daily -lol
 
Rfisher said:
Has it been two days? If not - contact them directly, if you really want it.
If it sold thru Etsy, you may have a priority claim over that. I don’t think they put a ‘hold-do not purchase tag’ on the Etsy site. Anyone could have hit that purchase now button.
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It has been over two days. That was totally on me, life has been busy:( I saw it on the vintage forum too! Did not know that this was the navette you talked about though, just was really attracted to it. Guess we all are! :lol:
 
I hope if it was someone on here that they do share their hand photos, what they think of it, and if they get it tested
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Your ideal sapphire is out there waiting for you and the right timing, @cloud_less :love:
 
I actually think that the seller posted it because in the comments underneath they replied to some inquiries that the stone has already sold. And who else would know that aside from them. It was just a curious and pleasant experience to see and recognise it.

Can't wait for the photos of the finished ring!
 
Avondale said:
I actually think that the seller posted it because in the comments underneath they replied to some inquiries that the stone has already sold. And who else would know that aside from them. It was just a curious and pleasant experience to see and recognise it.

Can't wait for the photos of the finished ring!
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Out of curiosity I checked their reddit account, looks like they post eye-candies & sell lab-grown gems? they might know the seller though
Anyways I'll update here once the ring is finished!
 
Not a sapphire, but thought I'd just post here instead of opening a new thread.
I've being looking for a ruby since I missed the another one a while ago. I'm considering this antique ring with a burma unheated ruby slightly over 1ct with strong fluorescence. I love antique rings and this one has puffy omc (.5ct each) on the side!
Seller asking for $7500. Any thoughts on this one?
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I like it, I’ll take it, thank you very much *yoink!*
 
Beautiful!
 
I would just want to recertify with a familiar lab, but if it is indeed unheated and you love it, I say go for it! The price seems quite reasonable to me. And I love the OMCs!!
 
cloud_less said:
Vendor sent me pics of this opalescent dream (2.65ct unheated Madagascar)... at $1k/ct that is. Someone help me as I have no self-control:cry:
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Putting an update here: Ailsa is getting set soon! I had multiple iterations of CADs. Currently leaning toward the one on the right. All diamonds will be rose cut:) Feedback welcomed!

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cloud_less said:
Vendor sent me pics of this opalescent dream (2.65ct unheated Madagascar)... at $1k/ct that is. Someone help me as I have no self-control:cry:
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May I ask what vendor this was, stunning?
 
cloud_less said:
Putting an update here: Ailsa is getting set soon! I had multiple iterations of CADs. Currently leaning toward the one on the right. All diamonds will be rose cut:) Feedback welcomed!

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I like the top version best because it seems to flow better with the center stone. Just my opinion. Take it or leave it. It will be gorgeous either way.
 
CaseyLouLou said:
I like the top version best because it seems to flow better with the center stone. Just my opinion. Take it or leave it. It will be gorgeous either way.
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That makes sense! I'm torn between the more traditional halo look of the first and the more whimsical look of the second.
 
autumngems said:
May I ask what vendor this was, stunning?
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I don't think they have an online presence, I can give you their WhatsApp though if you would like that : )
 
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