Debating orange spessertite

[T L]

Date: 6/9/2009 10:56:51 PM
Author: Richard Sherwood
Yeah, it does look like it has a slight brown overtone, which is common with spessartite. It doesn''t look that bad though. I would consider this a fine color.

Part of the problem is the pearshape you have is fantastic. No brown in it at all. If I were grading that as a fancy colored diamond, I would use the terminology ''fancy intense'', while I would call the asscher ''fancy deep''. The brown modifier keeps it from being intense in color, but not from being deep in color.

Does that make sense?

Thank you so much Richard, that helps immensely. I also am happy to know my pear is would be graded a "fancy intense."

 

[T L]

Date: 6/9/2009 11:26:08 PM
Author: Chrono
I am definitely seeing some brown in these newest pictures. It also pales (or darkens) in comparison to your pear. Based on the picture of the two together and knowing how fussy about colour you are, I would return it. You might feel a twinge of disappointment every time you see the new spess because it will always be compared to the pear.

The only way I''ll give up my spessartite is if someone is willing to give me an eye clean kryptonite-like original mine Brazilian paraiba of about 2 carats.

Oh man!!! Not fair!! If I were you though, I still wouldn''t give it up.

Thanks for your honest opinion once again Chrono.

 

[Barrett]

Nice honest opinion, chrono. I am sure TL appreciates your honesty and opinion. The pear is what started it all so it may be hard to compare another stone too

 

[T L]

Date: 6/9/2009 11:53:43 PM
Author: amethystguy
Nice honest opinion, chrono. I am sure TL appreciates your honesty and opinion. The pear is what started it all so it may be hard to compare another stone too

Thanks Amguy, I appreciate your honest opinon as well. I think most PS''ers are very honest with me on this board, and I really appreciate it from everyone!!

 

[LtlFirecracker]

I think Chrono has a good point. If you are going to compare it to the pear and always feels like it does not measure up (rather than it being different but just as beautiful), it is probably not worth keeping. There is no point on spending money on stones you are always going to view as inferior to others you have in your collection.

 

[T L]

Well, I've decided to keep it because the color is just beautiful. As much as I don't like darker toned stones, this stone is special to me. Here are the reasons why:

1) It faces up very large for 3.5 carats
2) Richard Sheerwood likes it a lot (that's always a plus when a guy who spends his days looking at amazing gems all day long really likes the stone!!)
3) It's as clean as can be.
4) It has a wonderful sparkle factor
5) It's a cut I like
but most of all it looks like molten lava, and the color just jumps out at me. Although I love my pear, I actually do not like pear shapes, and my pear has inclusions as well.

Here's a sunset pic of the stone on my hand next to my pear. It glows in the evening sun. Besides I promised SleepySpinel a pic of it on the hand. I know it's fuzzy, but the fuzzy colors are more true to life.

I cannot thank everyone enough for their valuable and most of all, HONEST opinions. You are the best!!

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Well, I like that stone. And if you like it for what it is, than you should be very happy with it. I think it is a great color and lights up. You need to put a pic of your own stone next to the sun!

 

[icekid]

YAY so excited for you, TL. This is one that I have a feeling is going to continue to grow on you. Love the new photo with your pear!

 

[Magenta]

I''m glad you''re keeping it! How pretty!

 

[cinnamon013]

I''m glad you are keeping it. It is lovely!

 

[sleepyspinel]

Thanks TL, just what I needed to see. If it were me, I''d keep it, it looks good against your skin, lots of contrast and I like the red component it has, not too much but enough to make the orange richer. I think its nice to be able to have several types of orange I also love the shape and it seems like the window isn''t even noticeable so its a great combo.

Date: 6/10/2009 8:48:26 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Well, I''ve decided to keep it because the color is just beautiful. As much as I don''t like darker toned stones, this stone is special to me. Here are the reasons why:

1) It faces up very large for 3.5 carats
2) Richard Sheerwood likes it a lot (that''s always a plus when a guy who spends his days looking at amazing gems all day long really likes the stone!!)
3) It''s as clean as can be.
4) It has a wonderful sparkle factor
5) It''s a cut I like
but most of all it looks like molten lava, and the color just jumps out at me. Although I love my pear, I actually do not like pear shapes, and my pear has inclusions as well.

Here''s a sunset pic of the stone on my hand next to my pear. It glows in the evening sun. Besides I promised SleepySpinel a pic of it on the hand. I know it''s fuzzy, but the fuzzy colors are more true to life.

I cannot thank everyone enough for their valuable and most of all, HONEST opinions. You are the best!!

 

[T L]

Thanks to everyone for your support and comments.

Now, what should I set it in??? I''m thinking white gold.

 

[mochi]

Will, my opinion is: One spess per person... please send this gorgous spess to me right away, TL!!

 

[LtlFirecracker]

After seeing Chrono''s spess, I am thinking WG too.

For your ring...how bout emerald or other step cut side stones?

 

[T L]

Date: 6/11/2009 12:21:56 AM
Author: mochi
Will, my opinion is: One spess per person... please send this gorgous spess to me right away, TL!!

hmmmmm? I seem to recall you having more than one Mochi!!

 

[D&T]

TL- glad you are keeping it, its a gorgeous cut.

 

[T L]

Date: 6/11/2009 12:25:02 AM
Author: LtlFirecracker
After seeing Chrono''s spess, I am thinking WG too.

For your ring...how bout emerald or other step cut side stones?

Sounds like a good idea. Any LOGR''s that would fit the bill you think?

Measurements
8.8 x 7.8 x 5.2mm

Here''s the vendor pic. There''s a small window, as you can see, but it really disappears in my other LOGR.

 

[T L]

Date: 6/11/2009 12:32:49 AM
Author: D&T
TL- glad you are keeping it, its a gorgeous cut.

Thanks D&T!!

 

[mochi]

Would it also fit into a emerald cut setting???

 

[T L]

Date: 6/11/2009 12:43:34 AM
Author: mochi
Would it also fit into a emerald cut setting???

Yes it would.

 

[mochi]

I love this setting but wonder if the diamonds will take away from your beautiful stone.

ETA: It's on the pricier side, also...

 

[T L]

Date: 6/11/2009 12:46:57 AM
Author: mochi
I love this setting but wonder if the diamonds will take away from your beautiful stone.

ETA: It''s on the pricier side, also...

I would like something with less diamonds. That would be nice without the diamonds on the shank.

 

[mochi]

Date: 6/11/2009 12:53:00 AM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 6/11/2009 12:46:57 AM
Author: mochi
I love this setting but wonder if the diamonds will take away from your beautiful stone.

ETA: It''s on the pricier side, also...

I would like something with less diamonds. That would be nice without the diamonds on the shank.

He could probably do that, seeing you will have to customized the size of the prong setting for your stone. The question is, will he give you a discount for the diamonds that he will not be using?

 

[T L]

Date: 6/11/2009 12:56:55 AM
Author: mochi

Date: 6/11/2009 12:53:00 AM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 6/11/2009 12:46:57 AM
Author: mochi
I love this setting but wonder if the diamonds will take away from your beautiful stone.

ETA: It's on the pricier side, also...

I would like something with less diamonds. That would be nice without the diamonds on the shank.

He could probably do that, seeing you will have to customized the size of the prong setting for your stone. The question is, will he give you a discount for the diamonds that he will not be using?

I saw that one, and I think it's a tad bit overpriced for what it is. I'm not seeing much that I love in LOGR right now for this stone.

 

[Barrett]

I have to agree with sleepy and say the red component makes the stone richer and deeper...hmm..maybe like viewing into the maw of kilauea..nice rocks!

 

[T L]

 

[Barrett]

I would have to say gypsy''s citrine comes real close too!

 

[chrono]

I’m glad you are keeping it. It’s nice to have a reddish orange spessartite in one’s collection. As for metal colour, I doubt it really matters due to the richness of colour. Nothing will be able to overpower it. I know you love diamond encrusted rings but I think this beauty really needs something simple.

 

[T L]

Date: 6/11/2009 8:35:34 AM
Author: Chrono
I’m glad you are keeping it. It’s nice to have a reddish orange spessartite in one’s collection. As for metal colour, I doubt it really matters due to the richness of colour. Nothing will be able to overpower it. I know you love diamond encrusted rings but I think this beauty really needs something simple.

. . . . like????

 

[chrono]

A Caleb Meyer setting?