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lovedogs said:
Anyone here going to Tuscon? I am dying for a specific color of lab blue spinel that none of the usual vendors seem to have anymore :(
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In all seriousness, I think we PSers should be able the find a personal shopper for the show. How awesome would that be? :D
 
elle_71125 said:
In all seriousness, I think we PSers should be able the find a personal shopper for the show. How awesome would that be? :D
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SERIOUSLY!
 
lovedogs said:
@elle_71125 do you mind sharing pics of the lab sapphire you have from BTD? I'm curious how their lab stones stack up against the others out there right now. Thanks!
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I took a million pics of it years ago but I can’t find any now. I’ll try to get a couple pics for you tomorrow. :mrgreen2:
 
lovedogs said:
Sorry, should have clarified. Definitely don't want it rough, since I can't cut it. Just think that might be my only option, since a lot of the usual vendors dont have anything that color. But yes, I think emailing Gene is one of my next plans.
Thanks!
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Have you considered purchasing a whole boule of synthetic? That would be enough to make many many stones . From what I've seen the price for a boule is around $100.
I can't remember - did you see this video?
 
lovedogs said:
yup, that's the vendor I was going to buy from. But that piece is too small unfortunately. Do you know of somewhere to buy a boule? I'd love to buy one in the right color, but can't find one!
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Maybe colour number 114 on this site?

http://www.gemcutter.com/syn-ruf.htm

Only 19 cents a carat!

The czochralski rough also looks like a good bet, but I haven't seen it anywhere other than rusgems as yet...
 
lovedogs said:
yup, that's the vendor I was going to buy from. But that piece is too small unfortunately. Do you know of somewhere to buy a boule? I'd love to buy one in the right color, but can't find one!
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Have you contacted the vendor directly to see if you can purchase a larger piece?

No, I can't find a whole boule of that color either. :-(
 
elle_71125 said:
My hot pink sapphire from Gene is here and boy did is it knock your socks off bright!

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My pics:
My hands were turning purple out in that cold. Lol
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Omfg I am dead over that. The sapphire from BTD is nice as well, but this is just insane!! What's the size and how big are your fingers? I need to snag one of these!
 
elle_71125 said:
My hot pink sapphire from Gene is here and boy did is it knock your socks off bright!

Vendor pic
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My pics:
My hands were turning purple out in that cold. Lol
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5EF5A238-9A02-489C-A59F-6284A8C867FA.jpeg
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Wow! That is bright!!! Love it!!
 
lovedogs said:
Omfg I am dead over that. The sapphire from BTD is nice as well, but this is just insane!! What's the size and how big are your fingers? I need to snag one of these!
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It’s 8.9mm on my 4.75 finger (at least that’s what the ring finger is).
The color truly is phenomenal and I’m so, so happy I got it! :dance:
You definitely need one. Lol
 
It sure is beautiful, Elle. I would even wear that! ;-)
BTW, who is "BTD" ? (where you got it from)
 
elle_71125 said:
Thank you. The blue sapphire is from Better than Diamonds.
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Oh, wait, I thought that's where the pink sapphire came from - I was confused. What was his price on that one? It's gorgeous, BTW.
 
elle_71125 said:
It’s 8.9mm on my 4.75 finger (at least that’s what the ring finger is).
The color truly is phenomenal and I’m so, so happy I got it! :dance:
You definitely need one. Lol
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Do you know what the height of this stone is? (I'm thinking of having one cut in that diameter, IF it will sit low enough in a setting to suit me) ;-)
 
lovedogs said:
@elle_71125 your hot pink was too much for me to resist. Put in my order w Gene for both the lab emerald and the pink in a round. Eeeeeek can't wait!!!!
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That’s so exciting! I know you’re gonna love it! :love: A pink sapphire and an emerald...busy girl. :dance:
 
Does Gene do custom order? I tried many times to make purchase through the website and either I was too late or just a bit late. What is the tip? I check his website once a week
 
Elle. The pink sapphire is to die for. So gorgeous.
 
cnkav said:
Does Gene do custom order? I tried many times to make purchase through the website and either I was too late or just a bit late. What is the tip? I check his website once a week
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He does! $50 deposit. I also asked for a commissioned hot pink lab sapphire! He was very pleasant and quick to work with!
 
Hivona said:
He does! $50 deposit. I also asked for a commissioned hot pink lab sapphire! He was very pleasant and quick to work with!
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You’re getting one too? That’s awesome! Now it’ll be you, me, and @lovedogs :D
Did you request a particular shape?
 
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