Feedback on this unheated sapphire

[Mekp]

Unheated sapphire


I am looking for an elongated shaped unheated sapphire (or spinel) in a silvery-lavender shade. I need to stay under $600. This is to replace my lavender sapphire engagement ring which has very unfortunately disappeared.
I've asked for more info on this colour as I'm picking up silvery and a little bit of blue, but not really the lavender. I think it is lovely in the video, but again not really getting the colour.
I do love the size!

Any thoughts on this stone? Any other stones I should be looking at?

Thank you so much!

 

[lovedogs]

I dont see lavendar, but more of a silver/blue. Can you post a pic of your ideal color?

 

[Mekp]

Colour-wise, I would like something like this:


Or even leaning more towards silver, like this (I think this is actually a spinel, and I would be happy with that, too):

 

[lovedogs]

Ok so here are some options I think are closer to what you want. Although none are perfect.

Natural Unheated Tanzanian Party Sapphire 2.47 carat ** VIDEO ** in Ruby and Sapphire

Unheated Lavender Sapphire 1.40 ct * VIDEO * in Ruby and Sapphire

Tanzania Unheated Natural Purple - Pink Sapphire 1.39 ct. * VIDEO * in Ruby and Sapphire

Other options from fine water. Note that I always pay attention to the hand pics rather than the other ones bc I think it gives a better sense of how the stone will perform most of the time.

Might be too dark in some lights but very pretty: https://www.finewatergems.com/store/p640/1.37ctHeartsAndArrowsBlueGraySpinel.html

This is by far the closest to your inspiration IMHO : https://www.finewatergems.com/store/p490/1.47_ct_Violet_Burmese_Spinel.html

2.50 ct Burmese Violet/Gray Spinel

2.50 ct Burmese Violet/Gray Spinel

www.finewatergems.com

I would email Gary to see if he has any more rough that would cut one like this, since it seems spot on in terms of color. https://www.finewatergems.com/store/p644/1.81ctBurmeseVioletSpinel.html

 

[2Neesers]

Sorry your ering disappeared. Since you said spinel would be okay, this stone looks very nice:

Loose gemstones, rare colored stones, pearls and certified diamonds.

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and if you dont mind inclusions, I think this one should look amazing in person:

Spinel Oval 1.880 CTS | SN13383aa | Multicolour.com

Natural Spinel Oval weighing 1.880 CTS in Single loose gemstones category at Multicolour.com

www.multicolour.com

 

[2Neesers]

A little more pink, but looks nice:

Natural Pink Lavender Spinel 1.98cts. August Birthstone - Etsy

This Gemstones item by PristineGemstones has 74 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Canada. Listed on Jun 10, 2024

www.etsy.com

 

[Mekp]

Ok so here are some options I think are closer to what you want. Although none are perfect.

Natural Unheated Tanzanian Party Sapphire 2.47 carat ** VIDEO ** in Ruby and Sapphire

Unheated Lavender Sapphire 1.40 ct * VIDEO * in Ruby and Sapphire

Tanzania Unheated Natural Purple - Pink Sapphire 1.39 ct. * VIDEO * in Ruby and Sapphire

Other options from fine water. Note that I always pay attention to the hand pics rather than the other ones bc I think it gives a better sense of how the stone will perform most of the time.

Might be too dark in some lights but very pretty: https://www.finewatergems.com/store/p640/1.37ctHeartsAndArrowsBlueGraySpinel.html

This is by far the closest to your inspiration IMHO : https://www.finewatergems.com/store/p490/1.47_ct_Violet_Burmese_Spinel.html

2.50 ct Burmese Violet/Gray Spinel

2.50 ct Burmese Violet/Gray Spinel

www.finewatergems.com

I would email Gary to see if he has any more rough that would cut one like this, since it seems spot on in terms of color. https://www.finewatergems.com/store/p644/1.81ctBurmeseVioletSpinel.html

I'm absolutely loving that 1.47 carat from finewater. Beautiful! That may be it.

 

[lovedogs]

I'm absolutely loving that 1.47 carat from finewater. Beautiful! That may be it.

Yay, that's my favorite of the ones I posted. I think the color is great

 

[Mekp]

Yay, that's my favorite of the ones I posted. I think the color is great

Thank you so much. The colour really is perfect!

 

[Mekp]

Sorry your ering disappeared. Since you said spinel would be okay, this stone looks very nice:

Loose gemstones, rare colored stones, pearls and certified diamonds.

Buy loose gemstones and certified diamonds direct. Choose from over 10.000 real time gemstone inventory, including alexandrite, sapphire, ruby, tanzanite, tsavorite, spinel and tourmaline.

www.multicolour.com

and if you dont mind inclusions, I think this one should look amazing in person:

Spinel Oval 1.880 CTS | SN13383aa | Multicolour.com

Natural Spinel Oval weighing 1.880 CTS in Single loose gemstones category at Multicolour.com

www.multicolour.com

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Those are close. I think love dogs nailed it with one of the finewater gems.

 

[qubitasaurus]

The other thing would be to check this vendor (they seem to like cutting violet tones stones). But I think the options above look great so you might be already set.

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[shelovesinclusions]

Yavorskyy Spinel Pair

These come in a pair, but Yavorskyy often has nice spinel that are reasonably priced.

 

[Sunstorm]

I love that spinel you picked! Such beautiful color and cut!

 

[Mekp]

So I ended up buying something a bit out in left field. It isn't the color or the cut I thought I was looking for but I couldn't get it out of my mind. I just kept going back to it.
So, I bought it because I knew I'd be upset if it was sold to someone else. I hope I love it as much as I think I will.

Tanzania Unheated Natural Sapphire 3.15 carat ** VIDEO ** in * MOST Recent CUT

In the video it is the lovely blueish stone closest to her rings.

 

[shelovesinclusions]

Lovely! Please show when you receive it.

It's sad you lost your original ring. I hope you have found a good start to replacement.

 

[lovedogs]

It's super pretty! Always trust your gut on these things. Cant wait to see pics!

 

[MillieLou]

Lovely stone, I was seriously thinking of getting it myself (but decided against it as post in the UK is not so reliable at the moment). I'm so glad a PSer got it and can't wait to see photos and hear your thoughts about it.

 

[Mekp]

Lovely stone, I was seriously thinking of getting it myself (but decided against it as post in the UK is not so reliable at the moment). I'm so glad a PSer got it and can't wait to see photos and hear your thoughts about it.

The irony is I'm in Canada and there is currently some difficulty sending it to me. I am hopeful I will get it soon. I will definitely post lots of pictures.