Gem Scoop!

[marymm]

Yeah, that Vanadium Beryl tempted me but dare I say a bit larger than I really want ... hope a PSer snaps it up and I get it see how it gets set though!

 

[elle_71125]

I got the pastel tourmaline! I really want the beryl and copper tourmaline , but I've spent a wee bit too much this year.

Congrats. That’s a beauty and quite sizable.
I agree with you about that beryl...sooooo gorgeous!

 

[ShinyPink]

Congrats on the tourmaline, MrsKMB! It's lovely!

I'm interested in the blue sapphire. Jeff was kind enough to send a video.

I'm very much a novice when it comes to blue stones. I like a medium tone blue, and my preference leans more to darker than lighter. I'm very fair, so I feel like jewel tones suit me better than pastel/lighter colors. Any opinions on if this little stone would work for me?

Thanks in advance.

I LOVE this sapphire! It's the perfect color for me, but I already have one in this size or I would've grabbed it, too. it looks to be the color you want. You can return it if it doesn't match your skin tone, but it's really pretty!

 

[kindred]

I was really tempted by that purple garnet but I should save my pennies. And I don't even like the color orange but that orange garnet is amazing.

 

[ShinyPink]

I was really tempted by that purple garnet but I should save my pennies. And I don't even like the color orange but that orange garnet is amazing.

I wanted it, but it got snatched--and I was one of the first to respond! I'm probably going to have one commissioned. He offered, and I don't like to be rude.

 

[lovedogs]

Thank goodness his website isn't letting me receive these. I would have probably gotten the vanadium Beryl before being able to stop myself. It's so perfect. Ugh! I hope a PSer gets it/got it!

 

[dk168]

Thanks elle_71125 for posting pics of the stones, as the link in the mail drop does not work for me for some reason.

The chrome Beryl is lush , and I hope it goes to a good home.

DK

 

[Hivona]

Thank goodness his website isn't letting me receive these. I would have probably gotten the vanadium Beryl before being able to stop myself. It's so perfect. Ugh! I hope a PSer gets it/got it!

I wanted it, but it got snatched--and I was one of the first to respond! I'm probably going to have one commissioned. He offered, and I don't like to be rude.

I wasn’t getting the emails either. You can sigh up for text message alert the tells you the new gems are available. You can also reserve a gem via that text msg!

 

[Burmesedaze]

The chrome tourmaline and Malaya garnet are unusual.

 

[elle_71125]

Thank goodness his website isn't letting me receive these. I would have probably gotten the vanadium Beryl before being able to stop myself. It's so perfect. Ugh! I hope a PSer gets it/got it!

I’ve seen that one in person and I can say, with complete honesty, it’s freaking gorgeous! I really hope a PSr buys it so I can see how it gets set.

 

[lovedogs]

I’ve seen that one in person and I can say, with complete honesty, it’s freaking gorgeous! I really hope a PSr buys it so I can see how it gets set.

I want to see more pics of it! I was hoping I could see it online, but can't figure out how.is there a special place on the website whrfe he posts this stuff?

 

[elle_71125]

I want to see more pics of it! I was hoping I could see it online, but can't figure out how.is there a special place on the website whrfe he posts this stuff?

There’s a special member only area. I have no idea how to get there without the email link. If you want to contact me through LT, I can forward you that email.
Here are the rest of the beryl pics.

 

[shinyrocks]

I want to see more pics of it! I was hoping I could see it online, but can't figure out how.is there a special place on the website whrfe he posts this stuff?

You have to sign up for his Gem Scoop newsletter. Here's the link: http://www.whitesgems.com/gemscoop.html .

 

[lovedogs]

You have to sign up for his Gem Scoop newsletter. Here's the link: http://www.whitesgems.com/gemscoop.html .

I have, but don't get the emails my wallet is happy, but heart is sad haha

 

[lovedogs]

There’s a special member only area. I have no idea how to get there without the email link. If you want to contact me through LT, I can forward you that email.
Here are the rest of the beryl pics.

Ahhh so pretty!!!!! I figured out how to find the link by using info from an old email before mine stopped coming. Anyone quick enough to see the price? I don't think I've seen one this large before!!

 

[KristinTech]

Ahhh so pretty!!!!! I figured out how to find the link by using info from an old email before mine stopped coming. Anyone quick enough to see the price? I don't think I've seen one this large before!!

I think it was around $2,500?

 

[KristinTech]

This has been on his site a long time.

Im such a sucker for bi-color anything.... I bet this would be amazing in person and a chameleon in different lighting environments!

Does he ever do clearance sales?

 

[elle_71125]

Ahhh so pretty!!!!! I figured out how to find the link by using info from an old email before mine stopped coming. Anyone quick enough to see the price? I don't think I've seen one this large before!!

It was $2,600 with the discount.

 

[shinyrocks]

I have, but don't get the emails my wallet is happy, but heart is sad haha

Ha! I know the feeling He has commented before about how some email providers block the newsletter, treating it as "spam" (which is really frustrating, considering that folks have SIGNED UP for it and WANT to receive it). You might check your junk email folder to see if it is in there. If so, you might be able to mark the email address as a safe sender so that you'll get them in the future. That worked for me a while back when I realized I wasn't getting the Gem Scoop any longer.

 

[shinyrocks]

This has been on his site a long time.

Im such a sucker for bi-color anything.... I bet this would be amazing in person and a chameleon in different lighting environments!

Does he ever do clearance sales?

Hey, you never know! If you're interested, I would just shoot him an email and see if he's willing to accept a lower price. He is a super nice guy, so you wont offend him by asking.

 

[KristinTech]

Hey, you never know! If you're interested, I would just shoot him an email and see if he's willing to accept a lower price. He is a super nice guy, so you wont offend him by asking.

If I get some extra Christmas cash and it’s still around, I may have to ask about it.

 

[ShinyPink]

My pastel tourmaline came yesterday. I wasn't sure if I'd like the color when I bought it, but holy crap, is it pretty!!!! It's so sparkly, it looks fake! Jeff also had custom boxes made for his stones- they are classy and add an extra-special touch.



My pictures totally suck--sorry.

 

[elle_71125]

My pastel tourmaline came yesterday. I wasn't sure if I'd like the color when I bought it, but holy crap, is it pretty!!!! It's so sparkly, it looks fake! Jeff also had custom boxes made for his stones- they are classy and add an extra-special touch.



My pictures totally suck--sorry.

Your new tourmaline looks so sparkly! I wasn’t expecting that. Love it!!!
Plus, those new boxes are super cute. I really like that new style.

 

[princessandthepear]

This has been on his site a long time.

Im such a sucker for bi-color anything.... I bet this would be amazing in person and a chameleon in different lighting environments!

Does he ever do clearance sales?

He sent me a video on the lavender spinel. It is a delicate lavender with the iron stain that gives it an interesting bi color effect. Since it is Luc Yen origin I suspect the rough was not inexpensive. The only reason that I did not purchase it was I felt it was a bit too large for my lifestyle. It really is a lovely gem!
Would love to see a PSer purchase it.

 

[Stone Hunter]

I really liked some of the stones but they are smaller than what I'd like. Which is great for my wallet.

@MrsKMB so sparkly, congrats!!

 

[elle_71125]

It’s been a few days since Jeff dropped the last gem scoop. I know @JPie bought that gorgeous mint tourmaline. Did anyone else decide to pick something up?

Pink spinel


Alexandrite


Mint tourmaline


Chondrodite


Light green grossular garnet


Blue zircon


Andradite (demantoid) garnet


Pink sapphire


Purple-pink spinel


Yellow sapphire

 

[natasha-cupcake]

The pink sapphire was calling my name, but sadly I had to ignore her. My wallet kept hitting me over the head every time I tried to click the inquire button.

 

[shinyrocks]

I missed out on the chordierite! I'm still thinking really hard about that sweet looking blue zircon though...

 

[elle_71125]

I missed out on the chordierite! I'm still thinking really hard about that sweet looking blue zircon though...

I was looking at the chondrodite too. I’ve never heard of that type of gemstone before but it had a gorgeous color.

 

[2Neesers]

Is anyone getting a gem from the Gem Scoop Jeff sent out today? The Mail Garnet is tempting me