Jumping on the opalescent gem bandwagon!

[lovedogs]

And just one more shiny purple-blue friend.... This one is REALLY opalescent. I love it so so SO much!

This is EXACTLY what I want!!! So happy for you but also jealous

 

[peacechick]

And just one more shiny purple-blue friend.... This one is REALLY opalescent. I love it so so SO much!

Wow, @pokerface, this is absolutely perfect! Soooo beautiful! Please share the vendor?

 

[Bron357]

Saw this little one 1.10 carat on eBay, only $20 so I figured, why not.

 

[pokerface]

The vendor is GemmaxMontreal on Etsy.

 

[pokerface]

If anyone wants to try a tiny, cheap, opalescent diamond, I have this one bookmarked: https://www.etsy.com/listing/694523817/tiny-029cts-385x396x196mm-opalescent

 

[pokerface]

So...white gold or rose gold for this beauty? Or both??

 

[lovedogs]

So...white gold or rose gold for this beauty? Or both??

Godddd I love this so much. I think rose gold makes the blue pop

 

[Cerulean]

So...white gold or rose gold for this beauty? Or both??

I can't get over how gorgeous this is. I'd actually go white metal for this one - let it shine!

 

[bright&shiny]

So...white gold or rose gold for this beauty? Or both??

I’d vote for a diamond setting(think invisible but blingy) , but since they don’t exist, rose gold all the way. Stunning !!!!!

 

[woweezowee]

Hey! I didn’t realize opalescent gemstones were a thing but I have admired them for a bit. Figured I share this 3.54 ct opalescent spinel cab from Tanzania. Measures 9.6 x 7.2. I have it pictured here with a pair of spess garnet that some day I’ll set all together. This cab, like the best of them, reminds me of a jelly bean.

 

[Cerulean]

I just snagged a very pretty silky lavender Amethyst. They have another one in stock that is a bit larger - not truly opalescent, but still lovely and wanted to share in case anyone else is interested!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM1O5s6hE4F/?igshid=uzsl3rzzzxgo

 

[Laurainthesky]

I just snagged a very pretty silky lavender Amethyst. They have another one in stock that is a bit larger - not truly opalescent, but still lovely and wanted to share in case anyone else is interested!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM1O5s6hE4F/?igshid=uzsl3rzzzxgo

We had the same thought with lavender amethyst!

 

[Cerulean]

We had the same thought with lavender amethyst!

It's gorgeous! I love how much stone you get for the price, too!

 

[Cerulean]

I just snagged a very pretty silky lavender Amethyst. They have another one in stock that is a bit larger - not truly opalescent, but still lovely and wanted to share in case anyone else is interested!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM1O5s6hE4F/?igshid=uzsl3rzzzxgo

@Laurainthesky I was debating getting this one too - but I think the one I got will be a fun way to experiment with steps cuts.

If anyone else is interested....this is also much less expensive - the asscher was ~$250 with shipping

Purple Pearl Amethyst Gemstone Rare Gemstone Beautiful Pear - Etsy

Gemstones...Purple Pearl Amethyst Single, Solitaire...1 Clarity...Excellent Eye Clean... Shape...Pear Concave ~ Convex Cut...10 mm Depth Shade...Lavender ~ Opalescence ~ Pinks Total Carat Weight...14.26 Dimensions...Length...18 mm x Width...14 mm x Depth / Thickness...10 mm Treatment...None Moth

www.etsy.com

 

[Laurainthesky]

@Laurainthesky I was debating getting this one too - but I think the one I got will be a fun way to experiment with steps cuts.

If anyone else is interested....this is also much less expensive - the asscher was ~$250 with shipping

Purple Pearl Amethyst Gemstone Rare Gemstone Beautiful Pear - Etsy

Gemstones...Purple Pearl Amethyst Single, Solitaire...1 Clarity...Excellent Eye Clean... Shape...Pear Concave ~ Convex Cut...10 mm Depth Shade...Lavender ~ Opalescence ~ Pinks Total Carat Weight...14.26 Dimensions...Length...18 mm x Width...14 mm x Depth / Thickness...10 mm Treatment...None Moth

www.etsy.com

I put a 26 ct trillion on my ebay watch list for a potential pendant. lol My other stone is over 11 ct which is pretty awkward as a ring stone for a small finger, but I will make it work. The one you got is very classy and elegant. I went in a less classy direction lol.

 

[Cerulean]

I put a 26 ct trillion on my ebay watch list for a potential pendant. lol My other stone is over 11 ct which is pretty awkward as a ring stone for a small finger, but I will make it work. The one you got is very classy and elegant. I went in a less classy direction lol.

Haha nothing wrong with getting a honker! I was tempted...I just knew I couldn't quite pull it off!

In case you are still looking for a trillion - I thought this one was really unique...

Reserved for E. Rare Natural Pale Purple Amethyst Triangular - Etsy

Here is an unusual, large, pale lavender purple “opal like” natural amethyst, with orangey undertones. It is cut in a triangular shape. It is eye clean. This material comes from Bolivia. It is untreated. It is a lovely, lively stone. It will be beautiful set in jewelry. It is 18.15ct 18x18.7x12.17mm

www.etsy.com

 

[Laurainthesky]

I did some digging. Most lavender quartz is probably irradiated.

 

[Cerulean]

I did some digging. Most lavender quartz is probably irradiated.

Oh fascinating- I didn’t know that...

 

[Laurainthesky]

Oh fascinating- I didn’t know that...

I was looking at a 25ct trillion for $50 on ebay and my too good to be true meter went off. Thus I investigated.

 

[Cerulean]

I was looking at a 25ct trillion for $50 on ebay and my too good to be true meter went off. Thus I investigated.

The vendor I got mine from said the amethysts they source aren’t treated. It wasn’t inexpensive so maybe that’s the case. I guess I won’t know unless it’s certed!

 

[Laurainthesky]

The vendor I got mine from said the amethysts they source aren’t treated. It wasn’t inexpensive so maybe that’s the case. I guess I won’t know unless it’s certed!

Yours was not cheap like mine. If you trust your source, then probably natural. Mine is very likely irradiated.

 

[pokerface]

I found a bunch of examples for people richer than me:

 

[RockFox]

I found a bunch of examples for people richer than me:

That first one already sold. Barely saw it before it was gone . They are all pretty though, and apparently in very high demand.

I lucked out today and found a very unique one.

 

[ShinyPink]

I finally found one and I love it!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Well this was a dangerous thread for me! Something new I love. Want. Need. (?) Thank you all for sharing your pics!