Gem Scoop!

[shinyrocks]

Anybody buy anything from Jeff White's drop today? Lots of pretties, but I am in love with the sapphires in particular!

 

[SnowingGems]

I like the lavender sapphire. But Finewater Gems also have a new Violetish-blue sapphire
https://www.finewatergems.com/store/p361/1.58_ct_Unheated_Violetish-Blue_Sapphire.html
I like the cushion cutting from Jeff White but I like the colour of the sapphire at Finewater gems...

Which would be a better choice?

 

[elle_71125]

I didn't buy anything but that pink spinel at the bottom was so gorgeous!
I'll add in pics of the gems so everyone can admire them...

Oregon sunstone


Green sapphire


Pink/Lilac sapphire


Lavender sapphire


Baby blue zircon


Peach tourmaline


Pink spinel

 

[shinyrocks]

I finally decided to pull the trigger on that lavender beauty, only to find that someone beat me to it. Oh well, that's what I get for dragging my feet! That pink one is awfully tempting too. Think hubby would get upset this close to Christmas? Decisions, decisions...

 

[elle_71125]

The new Gem Scoop is out today. Any takers?

 

[ShinyPink]

Dang! Forgot to read all my emails this morning!

 

[shinyrocks]

I missed out too! Looks like almost everything is gone. The blue sapphire and tourmaline are left. I LOVE the chunky look and huge size of the tourmaline, but alas it is outside my budget

I hope some PSers were the lucky buyers!

 

[Hivona]

I finally decided to pull the trigger on that lavender beauty, only to find that someone beat me to it. Oh well, that's what I get for dragging my feet! That pink one is awfully tempting too. Think hubby would get upset this close to Christmas? Decisions, decisions...

I loved that one too but not in the budget right now. I’m sorry you missed out.

 

[lilmosun]

I waited too long deciding on the pastel pyrope garnet. I would love to see more pictures from whoever scored it.

 

[elle_71125]

@MrsKMB There's always next time.

@shinyrocks I loved the look of that big blue sapphire but it was way outside my budget. I picked up the blue zircon though so I still feel pretty lucky.

@lilmosun I agree. That pyrope garnet looked amazing!

 

[metall]

This drop had so many gorgeous options! I am on am mission to save up for something though....and there are so many side projects happening...ugh!!

 

[ShinyPink]

@MrsKMB There's always next time.

Well, it looks like my time came, after all! I got the beryl! Woohoo! I don't have a supernova cut! Jeff said he "absolutely loves this stone" so I'm hoping for fabulousness!

 

[elle_71125]

Well, it looks like my time came, after all! I got the beryl! Woohoo! I don't have a supernova cut! Jeff said he "absolutely loves this stone" so I'm hoping for fabulousness!

Yay!! Doesn't that beryl just look luscious? I can't wait to see what you think of it in person.

 

[Cognition]

The new Gem Scoop is out today. Any takers?

Wow that perfect round red gem.... what is it? is it ruby or spinel? do you know the price tag?

 

[elle_71125]

Wow that perfect round red gem.... what is it? is it ruby or spinel? do you know the price tag?

That one was actually a lab ruby. I don't remember the price tag but it was 10mm.

 

[elle_71125]

Jeff sent out the gem scoop email today. Check out all these lovelies.
Did anyone try for one of these?

Lab grown alexandrite

Mint garnet

Mint beryl

Blue zircon


Pink-orange color shift sapphire

Spessartite garnet


Aquamarine

Red zircon

Pink tourmaline (9cts of deliciousness)

Blue sapphire

 

[ShinyPink]

Beautiful stones!!! I began an email to him requesting a couple stones, but deleted it since I am going to Paris next week and need the money for chocolate and baguettes. (Yes, I am going to eat that much!)

 

[Deathspi]

I really like the spess, as it’s got such a gorgeous colour, but alas I’m banned from spending until Xmas/new year so I’ll just have to live vicariously through you guys.

 

[Deathspi]

Beautiful stones!!! I began an email to him requesting a couple stones, but deleted it since I am going to Paris next week and need the money for chocolate and baguettes. (Yes, I am going to eat that much!)

Good move. Gotta save for those Nutella Crêpes!

 

[elle_71125]

Beautiful stones!!! I began an email to him requesting a couple stones, but deleted it since I am going to Paris next week and need the money for chocolate and baguettes. (Yes, I am going to eat that much!)

Lucky you! Enjoy all that delicious food. Trust me, I spend oodles on food, when I go on vacation. This girl loves to eat.

 

[voce]

I wish I had funds! The aquamarine is TDF, but I am banned from any more spending on loose gems until I save enough for my dream ruby.

 

[elle_71125]

I wish I had funds! The aquamarine is TDF, but I am banned from any more spending on loose gems until I save enough for my dream ruby.

The ruby in your avatar looks pretty dreamy to me.

 

[whitewave]

Beauties, but alas I am also on a spend ban pending some setting projects.

 

[torontocatlady]

Although I should be saving money too I went in for the mint beryl! I just love the colour and I'm thinking it will look nice in a cocktail ring

Now need ideas for said cocktail ring... @whitewave using your recent aqua thread for inspo

 

[2Neesers]

Although I should be saving money too I went in for the mint beryl! I just love the colour and I'm thinking it will look nice in a cocktail ring

Now need ideas for said cocktail ring... @whitewave using your recent aqua thread for inspo

That was my favorite stone of the Scoop! So glad you bought it and can’t wait to see it . It looks gorgeous!

 

[voce]

The ruby in your avatar looks pretty dreamy to me.

I do love my e-ring ruby, but the cushion that Bron is kindly setting aside for me is my dream ruby. I even named her Dawn and sketched out a 5-stone setting for her, my first ring design. The ruby ring in my avatar is an excellent color, but it's lightly included, not eye-clean, and I didn't get to design the ring myself. My DF and I came across it at the right price and decided to go for it, even though at first I was looking for cushion sapphire e-ring. Now I realize I love rubies more than I love sapphires, so Bron's cushion ruby is the perfect stone for me.

 

[dk168]

The spess, green Beryl, mint green Garnet the light blue Sapphire caught my eyes.
However, no money in the piggy bank!
DK

 

[elle_71125]

I do love my e-ring ruby, but the cushion that Bron is kindly setting aside for me is my dream ruby. I even named her Dawn and sketched out a 5-stone setting for her, my first ring design. The ruby ring in my avatar is an excellent color, but it's lightly included, not eye-clean, and I didn't get to design the ring myself. My DF and I came across it at the right price and decided to go for it, even though at first I was looking for cushion sapphire e-ring. Now I realize I love rubies more than I love sapphires, so Bron's cushion ruby is the perfect stone for me.

I need to see this ruby. Is it in another thread?
How exciting for you. I bet it’s going to a be fabulous 5 stone ring.

 

[voce]

I need to see this ruby. Is it in another thread?
How exciting for you. I bet it’s going to a be fabulous 5 stone ring.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/a-post-for-voce-a-special-ruby.242371/
That's the stone . I'm hoping to save enough to get it around Christmas, then I will work on CAD for the ring design. I think my design is unique and don't want anyone jumping the gun and using it before me, so I won't post my design until I have the ruby and am close to setting it.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Although I should be saving money too I went in for the mint beryl! I just love the colour and I'm thinking it will look nice in a cocktail ring

Now need ideas for said cocktail ring... @whitewave using your recent aqua thread for inspo

ooh good for you! I loved it but the AUD is trash right now and it would be hard to set! Hope you post pics of it when you get it!