Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and more

[mariedtiger]

I'm selling a part of my collection, knowing that they'll find good homes.

This is a tourmaline from Precisiongem, I bought this tourmaline from Gene, a year ago or so. It has never been set and is a substantial stone. 12.06 x 9.28 mm. I paid $370 for it, with shipping, selling it for $200. The stone is included. In my eyes it has a saturated, medium light green with slight yellow, in some lights more blue, checkerboard cutting. The inclusions are overtaken by sparkle and glow at armslength, highly visible close up.

http://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/tourmaline-from-precisiongem

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Here's a Loliondo from John.

This is a silver ring, size 6.25, with yellow gold prongs, made by Heart of Water Jewels. It holds a Loliondo spessartite, 1ct+, cut by Gemrite. The stone has a wide variety of faces, that you can see in the photos (in the listing). It ranges from ochre in direct sunlight to a glowy neon yellow-orange in the shade. I haven't seen this glow in any other spessartite that I've seen, it's something I fell in love with. The cut is excellent, it has typical Loliondo inclusions. When I bought it I saw a tiny black speck with a loupe that I thought was an inclusion, now I don't see it anymore (John said it was probably a remnant of oil from cutting). Priced low at $265, because of the moodiness of the stone.

http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/spessartite-ring-silver-and-gold

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

This is a sturdy silver ring in a size 8 from Heart of Water Jewels, with hefty rosegold prongs, that have been recently checked and tightened. The jeweler polished it, so it isn't as blackened anymore as in Sally's pictures. The spessartite, approximately 8x8mm, is bought from Tan, who said it has no trace of brown. My eyes see brown in low light and I priced accordingly. That said, this is as pure and bright an orange that I have yet seen in spessartites, no yellow, and a fine starter stone. The cut is good. $275

http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/trillion-spessartite-ring-with-rose-gold-prongs

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

These are my favorites. Light & airy pink spinel pears bought from Tan at Gemcatalogue, one carat + both of them, oval spinels, slightly more saturated and then round moonstones and square emeralds, kite set from Sally at Heart of Water Jewels. The pears were windowed when unset, but closed up nicely with the bezel.

These earrings are made with silver and rose gold. The links and hooks are silver, the bezels around the gems are rose gold. (Edited to add: These earrings are not a perfect match, but when you wear them even the most discerning Pricescoper has to concentrate to see the difference.)

I love these earrings. If you've always loved dangly earrings and wanted some with real gems, these are perfect. Light dances in them. I'm selling these because of a sudden need for funds. $470

http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/spinel-tourmaline-and-blue-moonstone-dangly-earrings

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Here's a beloved mali garnet, close to three carats, set in silver by Heart of Water Jewels. The ring is an approximate size of 6,25, but as the band is thin, it rolls easily on and off the finger. It's a stacking ring and stacks nicely with all kinds of bands.

The mali garnet is bought from Multicolour.com and it's really beautiful and lively. I have a tough time describing its color, but in my eyes it is a light green with no brown. It is not minty, so it has a little yellow. For me this is a spring piece of jewelry. $265

http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/maligarnet-in-silver

 

[T L]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Wow, very pretty, and some great deals on custom pieces. You can't even buy the whole stones today for what you're selling the entire pieces for. Prices on gems have gone up so much in the last year and a half.

 

[chrono]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

MT,
I've messaged you via a different avenue (not LT). Please keep an eye out for it.

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

TL,

Thanks so much for the feedback. I haven't been buying or following the market, so I'm probably still in 2012 prices. But maybe that will make everything move faster and it's good to know.

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Chrono,

Thanks for the heads up! I replied through that avenue.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Hehe. I nabbed the trillion spess for me and the ammy ring for my aunt. My weird sleep schedule finally paid off!

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Faster than lightning, MTG!

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Ha, it went so fast I didn't even see the ammie ring!

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

These are amazing prices and they should sell instantly! If there is anything left and you are interested, run, don't walk, to contacting MT!

Those earrings look beautiful and I bet they'd be stunning.

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Minous - thank you so much I know not everyone likes big earrings, but for those who do, these are worth it. The dangle alone makes me feel like I'm sixteen again.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Just wanted to bump this thread to say thank you to Maried Tiger for my new spess ring! I love it, the pics don't do it justice. If you've been eyeing any of her other things, you should buy it! Lady has great taste, and the shipping from overseas was seamless.


Iphone pics cause I'm too excited! Wish I could size my own rings, lol

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Oh my, MTG, your pictures are amazing! I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for bumping this thread.

 

[sapphirecats]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Those earrings are amazing. I just showed them to hubby and he says : what is that,

Typical.

 

[mariedtiger]

Re: Gene tourmaline, two spess rings, spinel earrings and mo

Thanks Sapphirecats, I appreciate it!

The earrings are now sold.