Gene's newest stones (precision gem)

[elle_71125]

Hi Elle,

That was me with that pad. I'm looking forward to it, and I'll post back on here once I receive it.

Yay! Have you received it yet? I’d love to know what you think (and maybe see more pics).

 

[elle_71125]

I’m absolutely loving that concave cut pink tourmaline and wishing I was the one who bought it. Please tell me it was another PSer so I can ogle it some more.

What do you guys think of the Mahenge garnet? I think the cutting is gorgeous but it’s a smidge too peach for my skin tone.

 

[NKOTB]

I’m absolutely loving that concave cut pink tourmaline and wishing I was the one who bought it. Please tell me it was another PSer so I can ogle it some more.

What do you guys think of the Mahenge garnet? I think the cutting is gorgeous but it’s a smidge too peach for my skin tone.

Yes, that tourmaline is gorgeous, I still need a concave cut gem in my collection. In the meantime, I TRIED to hold off on the garnet, to let someone else go for it, but couldn’t resist, in the end. I, too, am of peachy skin tone, but maybe if I do a rose gold engraved halo, no diamonds? It’s cheaper than a big champagne diamond.

 

[elle_71125]

Yes, that tourmaline is gorgeous, I still need a concave cut gem in my collection. In the meantime, I TRIED to hold off on the garnet, to let someone else go for it, but couldn’t resist, in the end. I, too, am of peachy skin tone, but maybe if I do a rose gold engraved halo, no diamonds? It’s cheaper than a big champagne diamond.

Oh, I'm so glad you went for that peachy garnet. I kept going back to watch the video because it looks so yummy! Now I can admire your pics.

I think rose gold halo would be perfect!

 

[remetau]

Yay! Have you received it yet? I’d love to know what you think (and maybe see more pics).

Not yet. I went to my Florida address so I have to get it shipped from there now.

 

[Django74th]

For all those loving the mahenge garnet, it appears to be back and available on Gene’s site! I’m selfishly hoping someone here gets it so I can see pictures

 

[NKOTB]

For all those loving the mahenge garnet, it appears to be back and available on Gene’s site! I’m selfishly hoping someone here gets it so I can see pictures

It’s not, he just hasn’t marked it sold yet for some reason. It hasn’t made it to me yet, but when it does, I’ll post a pic or two.

 

[Django74th]

It’s not, he just hasn’t marked it sold yet for some reason. It hasn’t made it to me yet, but when it does, I’ll post a pic or two.

Oops — sorry @NKOTB! I happened to be looking and thought it looked fishy but thought I’d mention it. Never mind!

 

[Double E]

Btw, is that little indigo blue sapphire come back after a previous purchase? But could be something wrong with my memory.

 

[lilmosun]

Yes, that tourmaline is gorgeous, I still need a concave cut gem in my collection. In the meantime, I TRIED to hold off on the garnet, to let someone else go for it, but couldn’t resist, in the end. I, too, am of peachy skin tone, but maybe if I do a rose gold engraved halo, no diamonds? It’s cheaper than a big champagne diamond.

Looking forward to seeing what you decide..

I haloed my similarly colored (malaya) garnet with kornerupine.

 

[nutellakitty]

Looking forward to seeing what you decide..

I haloed my similarly colored (malaya) garnet with kornerupine.

That is a very beautiful color combination. What is the center stone’s size?

 

[lilmosun]

That is a very beautiful color combination. What is the center stone’s size?

Thank you. I love the combination too..like some, my skin tone is not well suited to soft pinks or anything with the slightest of orange modifier. It's 7mm. I have large fingers so need the coverage lol.

 

[margauxmines]

I ordered a lab Padparadscha from Gene last week and he sent word yesterday that he's finished cutting it! I'm so excited for this beauty to arrive I prefer this colour (flame fusion) over the other (Czochralski Process) as I like Pads that are more saturated. Certainly can't afford a natural though, especially at this size Thank goodness for lab stones!

 

[Double E]

I ordered a lab Padparadscha from Gene last week and he sent word yesterday that he's finished cutting it! I'm so excited for this beauty to arrive I prefer this colour (flame fusion) over the other (Czochralski Process) as I like Pads that are more saturated. Certainly can't afford a natural though, especially at this size Thank goodness for lab stones!

Saw this on his IG! Look forward to your hand shots!

 

[elle_71125]

I ordered a lab Padparadscha from Gene last week and he sent word yesterday that he's finished cutting it! I'm so excited for this beauty to arrive I prefer this colour (flame fusion) over the other (Czochralski Process) as I like Pads that are more saturated. Certainly can't afford a natural though, especially at this size Thank goodness for lab stones!

Ooh, I saw this on Instagram. I can't wait to see your hand shots. I too prefer more saturated pads.

 

[remetau]

Yay! Have you received it yet? I’d love to know what you think (and maybe see more pics).

I got it!
First pic is by the window, but no sun at all here today. Others are inside and inside shadowed.

 

[elle_71125]

New drop

 

[elle_71125]

I got it!
First pic is by the window, but no sun at all here today. Others are inside and inside shadowed.

Beautiful! I love that top pic...

 

[voce]

I got it!
First pic is by the window, but no sun at all here today. Others are inside and inside shadowed.

That looks like a wonderful silky sapphire!

 

[elle_71125]

New drop! The cut on that mint tourmaline is gorgeous!

 

[minousbijoux]

I'm so beyond buying any new stones, or otherwise I'd be all over the spess - the desire for more lovelies is just never sated!

 

[elle_71125]

I'm so beyond buying any new stones, or otherwise I'd be all over the spess - the desire for more lovelies is just never sated!

I hear you. I’m constantly telling myself I need to focus on setting gems, not buying new ones…but the urge is always there.

That spess is stunning! Such a gorgeous color.

 

[marymm]

I nabbed the Mahenge Garnet yay, per pic and video it is just the color I've been searching for, fingers crossed.

FWIW if I was in the market for a Pink Sapphire, I really love the color and cut of the newly listed round (Gem 2734) -- it would really be lovely for an ER ...

 

[elle_71125]

I nabbed the Mahenge Garnet yay, per pic and video it is just the color I've been searching for, fingers crossed.

FWIW if I was in the market for a Pink Sapphire, I really love the color and cut of the newly listed round (Gem 2734) -- it would really be lovely for an ER ...

How exciting! I love the color on that one and I can’t wait to see you hand shots.

 

[Cerulean]

I got it!
First pic is by the window, but no sun at all here today. Others are inside and inside shadowed.

Wow this is stunning! It just glows… I love it.

 

[emeraldhummingbird]

The mint tourmaline looks so pretty. Did anyone here get it??

 

[T L]

I would call that mint tourmaline, colorless. I think I see a hint of mint color, but it looks more icy than minty, if that makes sense. It’s rare to see colorless tourmaline. It would look perfect in a snowflake motif.

 

[Cinders]

I would call that mint tourmaline, colorless. I think I see a hint of mint color, but it looks more icy than minty, if that makes sense. It’s rare to see colorless tourmaline. It would look perfect in a snowflake motif.

A snowflake is exactly what I thought when I saw it, too! It's very pretty.

 

[margauxmines]

I hear you. I’m constantly telling myself I need to focus on setting gems, not buying new ones…but the urge is always there.

That spess is stunning! Such a gorgeous color.

Same here! All my gems in their lil gem holders constantly judge me when I browse new stones to buy... I need to focus, gold prices are only going up!

 

[margauxmines]

I ordered a lab Padparadscha from Gene last week and he sent word yesterday that he's finished cutting it! I'm so excited for this beauty to arrive I prefer this colour (flame fusion) over the other (Czochralski Process) as I like Pads that are more saturated. Certainly can't afford a natural though, especially at this size Thank goodness for lab stones!

My lab Pad is finally here! She's a true sunset beaut!


Indoor shaded (no flash)


Indoor shaded (with flash)


Outdoor but not direct sunlight


Bonus cat pic