did anyone here buy this stone from gene?

[ficklefaye]

Gem 849: http://www.precisiongem.com/html/html/Garnet_Orange.html

i was eyeing it when it was first posted, but i was too slow... again, i would love to see photos if someone on ps purchased it

 

[chrono]

Definitely not me.

 

[cinnamon013]

849 is not mine... but something on that page is...

 

[Babyblue033]

I know who bought it

 

[ficklefaye]

Date: 4/28/2009 10:41:24 PM
Author: Babyblue033
I know who bought it

ooooh! who was it? did you buy it?! i must see photos! haha.

 

[ficklefaye]

Date: 4/28/2009 10:26:50 PM
Author: cinnamon013
849 is not mine... but something on that page is...

what did you buy, cinnamon013? i''m curious.

 

[arjunajane]

yum, although I prefer 842 - who got that one?

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 4/28/2009 11:09:19 PM
Author: arjunajane
yum, although I prefer 842 - who got that one?

ficklefaye and arjunajane - 842 is mine. Gene is letting me pay for it in installments. I cannot wait to receive it. Maybe in a month. Because I really, really, really wanted it and I'm a good repeat customer. hehehehe

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Hehe, I know who bought it too (not me, couldn''t be, but I know who!)

I''m sure once she gets it she''ll post lots of pics

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 4/29/2009 12:11:26 AM
Author: cinnamon013

Date: 4/28/2009 11:09:19 PM
Author: arjunajane
yum, although I prefer 842 - who got that one?

ficklefaye and arjunajane - 842 is mine. Gene is letting me pay for it in installments. I cannot wait to receive it. Maybe in a month. Because I really, really, really wanted it and I''m a good repeat customer. hehehehe

Yay cinnamon!
I really like that gem - infact, I am hoping to have one soon too

that is nice of him to let you pay it off, very nice.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 4/29/2009 4:09:22 AM
Author: arjunajane

Yay cinnamon!
I really like that gem - infact, I am hoping to have one soon too

that is nice of him to let you pay it off, very nice.

Thanks! Have you contacted him about any rough he has in that color? I think it is very unique in terms of the colors we usually see. It feels kinda vintage and cinnamon-like. I know he had posted that one picture of all the malaya rough he has and it runs between lighter pinks to peachy pinks to this one that has more spess in it.

NOW - who got 849??? And it can''t have a name like 849! It reminds me of a fresh flower.

 

[T L]

Date: 4/29/2009 12:11:26 AM
Author: cinnamon013

Date: 4/28/2009 11:09:19 PM
Author: arjunajane
yum, although I prefer 842 - who got that one?

ficklefaye and arjunajane - 842 is mine. Gene is letting me pay for it in installments. I cannot wait to receive it. Maybe in a month. Because I really, really, really wanted it and I''m a good repeat customer. hehehehe

Wow, that''s nice of Gene!

Given the economy, I wish more faceters had layaway plans.

 

[ficklefaye]

oh no, i would buy way too much if they all offered layaway plans

 

[ficklefaye]

btw cinnamon, that''s a beautiful stone. any ideas on how you are going to mount it?

 

[chrono]

That is awfully considerate of Gene to offer such a payment play for established clients considering how tough the economy is.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 4/29/2009 7:15:45 PM
Author: ficklefaye
btw cinnamon, that''s a beautiful stone. any ideas on how you are going to mount it?

Well I have an umbalite one in that shape (my current avatar) and have talked to several Etsy designers and learned prongs would be best. I''ve got an email into Sally at Heart of Water asking her about the most inexpensive pendant setting she could do for me in gold so I could get the umbalite set and actually enjoy it more than just looking at it in the little box. She is going to give me some other ideas tomorrow once she gives it some thought. I might send her my umbalite when I send her those teal and orange Barry stones. She has several adorable ring setting ideas that would work but I don''t have the $$ for them (although they are actually really affordable). I''m just really conservative with spending too much.

I also super like the setting from american set on ebay that brown eyed girl put a stone into a month or two ago. It''s a trellis setting that would be affordable. I really need to set both of them on a budget, otherwise, I''d go all out and have Sally do rings for them. Who knows? If the orange one is really special, I will do that, it will just take some time.

 

[FrekeChild]

I know who got it too. She was being quite secretive about it though...

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 4/29/2009 11:15:00 PM
Author: cinnamon013

Date: 4/29/2009 7:15:45 PM
Author: ficklefaye
btw cinnamon, that''s a beautiful stone. any ideas on how you are going to mount it?

Well I have an umbalite one in that shape (my current avatar) and have talked to several Etsy designers and learned prongs would be best. I''ve got an email into Sally at Heart of Water asking her about the most inexpensive pendant setting she could do for me in gold so I could get the umbalite set and actually enjoy it more than just looking at it in the little box. She is going to give me some other ideas tomorrow once she gives it some thought. I might send her my umbalite when I send her those teal and orange Barry stones. She has several adorable ring setting ideas that would work but I don''t have the $$ for them (although they are actually really affordable). I''m just really conservative with spending too much.

I also super like the setting from american set on ebay that brown eyed girl put a stone into a month or two ago. It''s a trellis setting that would be affordable. I really need to set both of them on a budget, otherwise, I''d go all out and have Sally do rings for them. Who knows? If the orange one is really special, I will do that, it will just take some time.

Hey cinnamon,
have you read on the etsy thread about the safest ways to send gems to Sally?

Of course it is up to you, but I''m not sure if I would put more than 2 in a package - just incase, kwim? Spread the risk, kinda thing..

Either way, sounds like you are going to have some lovely pieces before not too long, and I agree that your new gem does suit your screen name well!

 

[loriken214]

I have Gene''s 849 malaya....she''s a beauty....I posted her photo in the peachy/pink thread right after I got her.

Lori

 

[ficklefaye]

Date: 4/30/2009 12:36:33 AM
Author: loriken214
I have Gene''s 849 malaya....she''s a beauty....I posted her photo in the peachy/pink thread right after I got her.

Lori

i''m bummed that i didn''t get it, but i''m glad it went to a ps''er, i can''t wait to see photos and hear your setting ideas

 

[cinnamon013]

Off to check out the peachy / pink thread...

Yeah to Lori!

Lori - I only saw Gene's photo. Do you have it in hand and if so, where are the photos?

 

[mochi]

Cinnamon...that garnet is absolutely yummy!! I can''t wait for you to get it!!

 

[loriken214]

Date: 4/30/2009 8:58:24 AM
Author: cinnamon013
Off to check out the peachy / pink thread...

Yeah to Lori!

Lori - I only saw Gene''s photo. Do you have it in hand and if so, where are the photos?

Sorry Cinnamon....it is only the Gene''s photo at the moment. DH and I are going to take some photos tomorrow, his day off...wish us luck!

Lori

 

[loriken214]

Date: 4/30/2009 2:55:28 AM
Author: ficklefaye

Date: 4/30/2009 12:36:33 AM
Author: loriken214
I have Gene''s 849 malaya....she''s a beauty....I posted her photo in the peachy/pink thread right after I got her.

Lori

i''m bummed that i didn''t get it, but i''m glad it went to a ps''er, i can''t wait to see photos and hear your setting ideas

I know the feeling FF.....I jumped on this one as soon as I saw that it was still available as I''ve missed out on quite a few beauties. Let Gene know what you''re looking for and he''ll find it for you.

Photos to come and no setting ideas yet....

Lori

 

[ficklefaye]

hi loriken, i actually tried emailing gene once because i fell in love with his star 80 cut, but i never received a response

 

[loriken214]

Date: 4/30/2009 11:11:39 PM
Author: ficklefaye
hi loriken, i actually tried emailing gene once because i fell in love with his star 80 cut, but i never received a response

FF, don''t give up on Gene....try him again! He''s so nice to work with!

Lori

 

[ficklefaye]

thanks, loriken. i''m currently saving up for a e-ring reset, but when i replenish my funds, i''ll definitely contact gene again