Elle's Gemstone Adventures

[elle_71125]

I. Just. Cant. Stop. Looking. At. It. Sooooo pretty!

Aww. Thank you!

Your ring is so absolutely lovely, Elle! Beautifully done!

Thank you. Caysie did an excellent job.

 

[elle_71125]

Queen for a day.
I wouldn't mind wearing a crown like that.


This is my kind of ring stack.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Gorgeous collection! By the way, one might say you have a thing for ovals.

 

[elle_71125]

Gorgeous collection! By the way, one might say you have a thing for ovals.

What gave you that idea? I love elongated stones. My absolute favorite is an elongated cushion cut but those aren't as easy to come by.

 

[Acinom]

Stunning collection!!! One might say you have a thing for saturated stones!

What's next on your list of naughty things?

 

[kama_s]

Wow!!!! Your collection of stones is impressive and those rings are TDF! I wondered who's mahenge spinel ring that was - what a beautiful setting for a killer stone!

 

[Burmesedaze]

Queen for a day.
I wouldn't mind wearing a crown like that.


This is my kind of ring stack.

I love your zest for colours! Eye popping vibrant candies!

 

[elle_71125]

Stunning collection!!! One might say you have a thing for saturated stones!
What's next on your list of naughty things?

Very true. Though, some might say the same about you. Gosh, I don't know. There's so many on my list. I think I have to let my bank account catch back up first.

Wow!!!! Your collection of stones is impressive and those rings are TDF! I wondered who's mahenge spinel ring that was - what a beautiful setting for a killer stone!

Thank you! I'm very excited about this one. It was a total splurge because I wasn't expecting it at all (the spinel popped up on LT so I had to jump on it). You should have seen me asking my hubby if I could spend another $$$, after I had just signed on for a new ring from David Klass. His poor face. Thank God that man loves me.

I love your zest for colours! Eye popping vibrant candies!

Aw, thank you!

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Wow! What a beautiful collection! They are all gorgeous strong colors and lovely settings. I hope your DH is enjoying the beauty too. What great choices!

 

[elle_71125]

Adding in the link for my new David Klass pink spinel ring.

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...lass-creation-a-pink-spinel-halo-ring.233321/

 

[elle_71125]

I just picked up this Nigerian spessartite, from @amyek on LT. The stone was originally purchased from Jeff Davies. It's precision cut and eye clean. It's also a large 3.79ct (9mm). The color is straight up orange. I plan on having it reset with a halo at some point but I have to build the piggy bank back up first.

Ps. @amyek has been selling some of her gorgeous collection so, if you haven't already taken a look, you absolutely should.

This one is definitely moody. It shows much better IRL than in these pics.

 

[amyek]

I am so happy you love it. It was a pleasure working with you.

 

[Acinom]

What a beautiful orange!!! Great find elle!!

Is it possible to change the setting so it fits your ring finger? It would be nice to wear it until you can reset it.

 

[ilovegemstones]

That is beautiful! I was eyeing her spess ring!

 

[elle_71125]

What a beautiful orange!!! Great find elle!!
Is it possible to change the setting so it fits your ring finger? It would be nice to wear it until you can reset it.

I want to halo it in the future but I may resize it for now so it fits my ring finger. I'm a little nervous though because I am hard on my rings and have a tendency to knock into things. I'd hate to damage it.

That is beautiful! I was eyeing her spess ring!

Thank you. It is quite lovely in person. I'm not sure the orange works on my hand but a diamond halo can fix that.

 

[elle_71125]

Here's my new Nigerian rubellite tourmaline, from Gene at Precision Gem. He did an awesome job with cutting (no surprise there). It's a 2.02ct cushion cut (7.67mm) with eye visible inclusions. Some of you know I've been after a rubellite for a while. This one has a gorgeous color. It shows pretty strong red with purple undertones (I think, because explaining color correctly is not my thing ). It looks beautiful outside and turns a straight up red under indoor lights.

In the shade

In the sun

Under indoor lights

 

[elle_71125]

I took my new rubellite and Big Blue with me to work today. I wanted to see how they preformed under office lighting. Gosh, I just love this tourmaline.

 

[Acinom]

Gorgeous rubellite!!! I like & I love?
What are your setting plans for this beauty?

Always great to see pics of big blue. Hope you can set that beauty soon as well.

I think it's time for some group pics

 

[elle_71125]

Gorgeous rubellite!!! I like & I love?
What are your setting plans for this beauty?

Always great to see pics of big blue. Hope you can set that beauty soon as well.

I think it's time for some group pics

Aw, thank you.
I was thinking maybe kite set like this pic.

 

[Acinom]

Love that design!!! Is it by David Klass?

 

[elle_71125]

Love that design!!! Is it by David Klass?

I don't think so (but he would be the one making it for me).
I actually found it on Pinterest! It's very pretty though and I think the rubellite would look great in that kind of setting.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Ooooh! That is a gorgeous setting! You have such an eye for color. I love all your choices! That rubellite looks great on you! Enjoy!!!

 

[Burmesedaze]

I love the kite setting. It'd make a yummy pendant too.
Gorgeous stones and setting choice all round, Elle!

 

[chatoyancy]

I took my new rubellite and Big Blue with me to work today. I wanted to see how they preformed under office lighting. Gosh, I just love this tourmaline.

I can see why you love it! Is it from Afghanistan?

 

[chatoyancy]

I just picked up this Nigerian spessartite, from @amyek on LT. The stone was originally purchased from Jeff Davies. It's precision cut and eye clean. It's also a large 3.79ct (9mm). The color is straight up orange. I plan on having it reset with a halo at some point but I have to build the piggy bank back up first.

Ps. @amyek has been selling some of her gorgeous collection so, if you haven't already taken a look, you absolutely should.

This one is definitely moody. It shows much better IRL than in these pics.

I covet your gorgeous fireball ring!

 

[elle_71125]

I can see why you love it! Is it from Afghanistan?

Yes it is. It's a 3.93ct Afghan Tourmaline cut by the wonderful Jeff White.
More details and pics on that in the "catch all" thread.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ad-talk-or-better-yet-show-us.118956/page-186

Thank you for the sweet comment on the spess ring. It sure is a beauty. I can't wait to reset it.

 

[chatoyancy]

Yes it is. It's a 3.93ct Afghan Tourmaline cut by the wonderful Jeff White.
More details and pics on that in the "catch all" thread.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ad-talk-or-better-yet-show-us.118956/page-186

Your photos look just as good as the glamour shots. I wish I had good photography skills. Big blue is just gorgeous!

 

[elle_71125]

Ooooh! That is a gorgeous setting! You have such an eye for color. I love all your choices! That rubellite looks great on you! Enjoy!!!

Right?! I've been wanting to use that style forever. Hopefully it works out (Lord knows I change my mind as often as the wind blows).

@Burmesedaze It would make a lovely pendant. I didn't even think of that.

 

[elle_71125]

I've got a new addition to share. Here is my new pink mahenge spinel from GranGem on Etsy. Mike at GranGem was a pleasure to do business with. He answered all my questions, provided a video, and even extended the return window when I explained I had nothing but rain for a week. I will not hesitate to buy from him again.

It's a gorgeous hot pink that looks amazing indoors and out. It has a touch of silk that gives it a bit of a glow.

So here are the stats:
Weight: 2.06ct
Measurements: 7.4 x 6.8 x 5.7
Color: pink

 

[elle_71125]

I also have this Montana sapphire from Earth's Treasury. I actually posted this one to a thread for someone who was looking for a teal sapphire. It has eye visible inclusions but it also had a great price for its size. The other person didn't end up buying it so I just had to order it to see it in person.

Here's the link for the gem.
http://www.earthstreasury.com/product/2-42-carat-deep-teal-blue-montana-sapphire-heated/

Weight: 2.42ct
Measurements: 8.6 x 7.1 x 5.3
Color: deep teal blue

Here are the vendor pics:


My pics:

Inside with window behind me


I haven't decided if this one is for me. It's a little darker than I was expecting. I do like the blue green color though. Obviously, it gets more grey inside. Under one light, it is a dark grey and under another it turns into a pretty steel blue (kind of a dusty blue color).