Gave into temptation, bought a Spinel

[chrono]

A nice stone - I''m with TL on how it looks better than Brad''s picture. This is another reason why I like to get gems from Brad - his stones are always better than his pictures.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 6/2/2009 9:53:59 PM
Author: Chrono
A nice stone - I''m with TL on how it looks better than Brad''s picture. This is another reason why I like to get gems from Brad - his stones are always better than his pictures.

Oops, sorry if I was unclear. This lavender spinel is from Weblorn on Ebay. I have to receive Brad''s pink spinel, but I''m really looking forward to it since he seems to be so highly regarded!

 

[T L]

Date: 6/2/2009 4:14:07 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade

Date: 6/2/2009 4:13:10 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
That''s very pretty, and I like it better than the vendor''s photo!! Congratulations!

Thanks TL! I heard rumor that you have some spinels coming your way as well...? Hehe.

Yes, I have three coming my way.

 

[chrono]

Date: 6/2/2009 9:55:27 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade

Date: 6/2/2009 9:53:59 PM
Author: Chrono
A nice stone - I''m with TL on how it looks better than Brad''s picture. This is another reason why I like to get gems from Brad - his stones are always better than his pictures.

Oops, sorry if I was unclear. This lavender spinel is from Weblorn on Ebay. I have to receive Brad''s pink spinel, but I''m really looking forward to it since he seems to be so highly regarded!

Thanks for the correction. I''ve also purchased a Meralani mint from Welborn and am pleased enough with it to keep it.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Oh! Are there pics of it anywhere Chrono? The cut on them looks funky in her pics so I wasn''t sure.

 

[icekid]

Date: 6/2/2009 10:00:51 PM
Author: Chrono
Thanks for the correction. I''ve also purchased a Meralani mint from Welborn and am pleased enough with it to keep it.

Chrono........ let''s see it! what size/shape?? spill

I''ve been wondering how her stones compare to the photos.

I guess favorably, though, because your spinel seems lovely, MTG! I have to admit though, I''m a little more excited about that pretty pink from Brad. Looks like one gorgeous stone

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 6/2/2009 10:24:57 PM
Author: icekid

Date: 6/2/2009 10:00:51 PM

Author: Chrono

Thanks for the correction. I've also purchased a Meralani mint from Welborn and am pleased enough with it to keep it.

Chrono........ let's see it! what size/shape?? spill

I've been wondering how her stones compare to the photos.


I guess favorably, though, because your spinel seems lovely, MTG! I have to admit though, I'm a little more excited about that pretty pink from Brad. Looks like one gorgeous stone

Haha, I don't blame you, I'm more excited for it too because I get to WEAR IT! Don't get me wrong, I really like having projects in the works, but there is something just really satisfying about something you can wear right away! These will probably be the last few purchases I make though until at least after the wedding.

 

[chrono]

It''s a 1.xx (can''t remember) ct rectangular Meralani mint cut with some portugese faceting in the pavilon. It''s the one in the background.

 

[chrono]

Sorry for the large size of the pictures.

A closer view of the mint next to its cousin, a 2 ct tsavorite.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Pretty! Unfair to photo it with the tsav though, lol.

 

[icekid]

Date: 6/2/2009 11:17:18 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
Pretty! Unfair to photo it with the tsav though, lol.

seriously! Who can compete with that???

 

[chrono]

It’s simply called laziness in trying to get 2 stones in one picture.

Since I plan to have another photoshoot in a couple of weeks, I’ll add the mint to my list if you like. The list seems to be growing longer: 2 cobalts, 1 Mozambique Paraiba and now the mint.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 6/3/2009 11:58:28 AM
Author: Chrono
It’s simply called laziness in trying to get 2 stones in one picture.

Since I plan to have another photoshoot in a couple of weeks, I’ll add the mint to my list if you like. The list seems to be growing longer: 2 cobalts, 1 Mozambique Paraiba and now the mint.

Yay for photoshoot! I''m glad you are enjoying your new camera skills!

 

[sleepyspinel]

Count me in as wanting to see more of the mint and the tsav!

Date: 6/3/2009 11:58:28 AM
Author: Chrono
It’s simply called laziness in trying to get 2 stones in one picture.

Since I plan to have another photoshoot in a couple of weeks, I’ll add the mint to my list if you like. The list seems to be growing longer: 2 cobalts, 1 Mozambique Paraiba and now the mint.

 

[chrono]

Okay, the list is growing.

2 cobalts, 1 MP, mint and tsavorite.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Spinel ring came! It''s horribly cloudy out

So these are the best i can do for now.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

handshot

 

[MakingTheGrade]

And some shots in varied lighting

 

[MakingTheGrade]

The ring itself is a silver bezel, done by OneGarnetGirl
Hmm..think I should silver bezel the lavender one and make these into a stacking pair?

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Haha, ok, so my only complaint is that the bezel is closed in the back...and there''s dust/dirt trapped in there! It won''t bug me if I don''t think too hard about it...but I think one of these days this spinel needs to get reset, if only so it can get a good and proper cleaning!

Also, I was wearing it when I washed my hands, and I tend to wash my hands in hot water. And now there''s condensation back there too, ack! Last time I do that!

 

[T L]

Date: 6/3/2009 3:07:18 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
Haha, ok, so my only complaint is that the bezel is closed in the back...and there''s dust/dirt trapped in there! It won''t bug me if I don''t think too hard about it...but I think one of these days this spinel needs to get reset, if only so it can get a good and proper cleaning!

Also, I was wearing it when I washed my hands, and I tend to wash my hands in hot water. And now there''s condensation back there too, ack! Last time I do that!

That would drive me crazy, and I have to be honest, that spinel is too nice for that setting. I would reset it. Sorry for my honest opinion. Nice stone though!!

 

[princessplease]

Lovely!!!!!!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 6/3/2009 3:12:28 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

That would drive me crazy, and I have to be honest, that spinel is too nice for that setting. I would reset it. Sorry for my honest opinion. Nice stone though!!

Your honest opinion is always welcome TL! I know, the setting is kinda iffy. I mostly bought the ring because the price was a steal for the spinel alone. When I get an idea of what I might prefer it set in, I''ll probably reset it.

 

[T L]

That''s why I mentioned the setting, since I had a feeling you bought it for the stone, and the stone is so very nice.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I''m pretty much a novice when it comes to cutting...what kind of cut is this pink spinel?

 

[T L]

I''m not an expert when it comes to cuts, but I would say a rectangular modified cushion.

 

[FrekeChild]

It looks like just an enlongated cushion to me. That bezel really looks iffy in the closeup pictures. I''d reset it too.

 

[chrono]

Thritto, the workmanship on the ring is too poor for the pretty pink spinel.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 6/3/2009 4:04:54 PM
Author: Chrono
Thritto, the workmanship on the ring is too poor for the pretty pink spinel.

Yeah, well, hand made bezels aren't the most exactly usually, lol. Although OneGarnetGirl has a great reputation, so maybe this spinel just isn't meant for a hand made bezel.

I don't know what the measurements are for the stone though, and anyways, I doubt it'd be easy to find a ready made setting for it, I'd probably have to go custom..

It's a little loose on me anyways, so a reset was inevitable.

 

[stepcutnut]

I love the spinel, but echo the need to have it set into a different ring to show case it''s beauty