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crasru|1303796224|2905156 said:TL, your Mahenge makes me drool...
Ditto that!
crasru|1303796224|2905156 said:TL, your Mahenge makes me drool...
gutgem|1303811932|2905212 said:AJS said this is their best... http://www.ajsgem.com/gemstones/spinel/spinel-1.34-carats.html-0
but I prefer this one from their pictures although I am pretty ignorant about this: http://www.ajsgem.com/gemstones/spinel/spinel-1.38-carats.html
Still like this one from Tan: http://cgi.ebay.com/1-50ct-WoW-Beautiful-Round-Top-Pink-Spinel-MEHENGE-/250799741604?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a64d45aa4#ht_1949wt_958
The oval from Roger at http://www.spectralgems.net/
From Brad: http://www.thegemtrader.com/Jan%2010%20MSpinel%20Page.htm
And a swala stone: http://www.swalagemtraders.com/search-gems/detail.php?pid=2312
Which looks best to you? Thanks.
gutgem|1303827666|2905291 said:I do really want the "neon hot pink color".
I like how the gem looks the most when in a oval or round shape cut and I think its the most appropriate for the Lady Kate style engagement ring I envision.
These are the stones Mr. Saul suggests fit what I am looking for as that other one is apparently sold and maybe one of these also since its hard to tell on his website...
http://www.swalagemtraders.com/search-gems/detail.php?pid=2339
http://www.swalagemtraders.com/search-gems/detail.php?pid=2388
Possible to find this color and fluorescence in a certified unheated sapphire?
gutgem|1303841326|2905471 said:Well, I am taking the advice and widening my search. So now I am considering sapphires, round/oval/cushion cuts (especially concave!), and perhaps a larger budget...
Ok, so here is the long list of pink sapphires I am considering:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-00-Carat-Wonderful-Neon-Pink-Sapphire-Mozambique-/260760808109?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item3cb68e2aad#ht_2522wt_1140
http://www.ajsgem.com/sapphire/pink-sapphire/pink-sapphire-0.76-carats.html
http://www.diamondexpert.com/diamonds/dbs.cgi?sf=detg.setup.cgi&active=active&stock=SA00178&submit_search=1
http://www.gemfix.com/sapphire_pink.html (Hot Pink Sapphire Oval Mixed Cut, Weight: 1.12 cts, but heated)
http://www.gemselect.com/sapphire/sapphire-283612.php# (1 of them look ok...)
http://www.gemsuite.com/detail/?-1320408350
http://www.gemsuite.com/detail/?-1295031822
http://www.israel-diamonds.com/product/Sapphire/sg/27879.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fsearch%2fsapphires%2fpink%2fResult.aspx%3fpage%3d1%26order%3dprice%26PF%3d300%26PT%3d3000%26WF%3d0.75%26WT%3d3%26C%3dpink%26Sh%3dround%26Sh%3doval%26Sh%3dcushion
http://www.mineralminers.com/images/sapphire-pink/gems/spkg125.jpg
http://www.mineralminers.com/images/sapphire-pink/gems/spkg135.jpg
http://www.mineralminers.com/images/sapphire-pink/gems/spkg121.jpg
http://www.multicolour.com/detail/?34881897
http://www.palagems.com/php/db_search.php?action=gemdetail&inventory_number=11975
http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P2138/Cushion/stoneid=P2138
http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P2346/Cushion/stoneid=P2346
http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P592/Cushion/stoneid=P592
http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P2359/Oval/stoneid=P2359
http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P2358/Oval/stoneid=P2358
http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P2414/Cushion/stoneid=P2414
http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P2227/Oval/stoneid=P2227
http://www.wildfishgems.com/inc/sdetail/1080/7206
http://www.wildfishgems.com/inc/sdetail/1080/9560
http://www.wildfishgems.com/inc/sdetail/1080/9738
http://www.wildfishgems.com/inc/sdetail/1080/11447
http://www.wildfishgems.com/inc/sdetail/1080/12019
http://www.wildfishgems.com/inc/sdetail/1080/12021
I tried narrowing this long list down, but did so less and less towards end. There are some nice looking stones here, I think... Which would you suggest?
Thanks!
gutgem|1303843349|2905511 said:Ok, so here is the long list of pink sapphires I am considering:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-00-Carat-Wonderful-Neon-Pink-Sapphire-Mozambique-/260760808109?pt=Loose_Gemstones_1&hash=item3cb68e2aad#ht_2522wt_1140 (pictures look nice, very affordable, but is it a trusted reputable seller?)
http://www.diamondexpert.com/diamonds/dbs.cgi?sf=detg.setup.cgi&active=active&stock=SA00178&submit_search=1 (a natural something at girdle? very expensive...)
http://www.gemsuite.com/detail/?-1320408350 (a little purple)
http://www.multicolour.com/detail/?34881897 (doesn't jump out at me)
http://www.palagems.com/php/db_search.php?action=gemdetail&inventory_number=11975 (looks very nice, but who knows the price?)
TL, do you have an email address I can send you something to look at?
gutgem|1303844585|2905527 said:I will definitely pay for AGL testing done then!
The mineralminer ones don't look very good and all it says is no evidence of heat treatment...?
I sent a message over to the diamondexpert.com about that pala gem. Well good that sounds promising. Hopefully no one grabs it before me if it is an acceptable price and quality as it seems?
Wow, that is weird rule... Can't even PM on the forum? Interesting. Since people post their websites in their signatures that you can get contact info, but then again I guess they pay for that privilege.
What do you think about concave cut gems?
I am guessing flawlessfacets and gemsbydesign have a good reputation?
Thanks.
gutgem|1303856833|2905680 said:Well, I decided on a gem from Richard P. Homer, G.G., Gems By Design, Inc. at http://www.concavegems.com/main.htmlDavid
gutgem|1303860921|2905739 said:Sarosi of Africagems?
gutgem|1303860921|2905739 said:I have ordered the check to be mailed for the gem I selected. He has a 3 day inspection period and full refund as I understand it. I consider the gem from Richard P. Homer, G.G., Gems By Design, Inc. at http://www.concavegems.com/main.html to be a good value at $1415 shipped. I like the cut as pictured and look forward to seeing the fire and brilliance from the stone in person. Picking out a stone and finding an appropriate ring for it is an incredibly personal thing which I believe the color fits her taste and the cut my personality so I think its very fitting for us!
Thanks for everyone's help especially TL.
minousbijoux|1303796913|2905163 said:crasru|1303796224|2905156 said:TL, your Mahenge makes me drool...
Ditto that!
gutgem|1306086523|2927799 said:Ok, still hunting for the right stone... The one from Richard Homer wasn't quite the right color.
So still looking for strong fluorescence, vivid saturation, medium tone NEON HOT PINK. Not too much red, the right amount of purple, no orange, no brown. Sapphire, spinel, or tourmaline seem to be best choices for color. Willing to go down to 0.5 carat, but 1-2 carats would be better. Round is my favorite shape, then oval, lastly cushion for a platinum halo engagement ring (most likely from whiteflash).
This is around the color I want:
http://www.starruby.in/store/images/large/Faceted-Sapphire/SFN1119-1.00-carat-sapphire-230311_LRG.jpg (SOLD)
http://www.ajsgem.com/sapphire/pink-sapphire/pink-sapphire-0.76-carats.html (small, but appears to be nice color/price!)
http://www.gemfix.com/newest_gems.html (the trillion half way down page spinel-240 seems nice but not the shape I am looking for)
Here is some more, but hard to tell their color:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-29ct-Extraordinary-Fine-Oval-Natural-Hot-Pink-Spinel-/370335505536?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5639b75c80#ht_2432wt_917
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-45ct-Screaming-Oval-Natural-Tanzania-Hot-Pink-Spinel-/370179187146?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56306621ca#ht_2380wt_906
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-06ct-Extraordinary-Beautiful-Cushion-Hot-Pink-Spinel-/230445554674?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35a7a01bf2#ht_2282wt_917 (this one looks nice and is cheap! but makes me question it...!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-68ct-Extraordinarily-Cushion-Natural-Hot-Pink-Spinel-/250821953910?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a66274976#ht_1921wt_958