Let's play a game... rainbow gems.

[Autumn in New England]

Haha, @Avondale It was taken in bright light. It is less blinding under usual conditions.

@mellowyellowgirl this isn’t the one I was considering. I bought this at UltraLuxe when he was here in Singapore. The other ring is still in the US - but maybe I don’t want that one any more!

@Autumn in New England, the stones are red spinels, and you and others have probably guessed. They look a friendlier, more berry red indoors or in the shade. It is very hard to take accurate photos of the stones!
This is in the shade in the day. I can’t seem to capture the jelly-ish crystal brillance of the stones. Somehow my phone camera makes things look flatter and darker.

Indoors at night

I know if red spinel looks good in photos, it must be spectacular in person. I think it's one of the most difficult gems to accurately photograph, along with emerald. Big congrats... she's a bold beauty!!

 

[icy_jade]

GREEN is next!

 

[toomuchB]

I'm taking blue. Benitoite. A rare gem that I crossed off my bucket list.

 

[CircularBrilliant]

I'm taking blue. Benitoite. A rare gem that I crossed off my bucket list.

What a cool stone!!! Love the mix of colors.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Are these emeralds or really, reallllly fine tsavs?! Gorge!!

 

[Autumn in New England]

I'm taking blue. Benitoite. A rare gem that I crossed off my bucket list.

The cut is so magical... and it sort of looks like a parti stone. It's divine! What's the weight? I know this material is $$$.

PURPLE plays next!

 

[icy_jade]

Are these emeralds or really, reallllly fine tsavs?! Gorge!!

Thank you! They are emeralds.

 

[toomuchB]

What a cool stone!!! Love the mix of colors.

The cut is so magical... and it sort of looks like a parti stone. It's divine! What's the weight? I know this material is $$$.

PURPLE plays next!

Thanks for the kind words. It is a bicolor without perfect 50/50 split, but face-up it does have a parti-color kind of look.

@Autumn in New England, it is 0.7ct with a shallow cut which I crudely measured to be around 3-3.5mm, so it faces up like/larger than many 1ct pieces (8.2x4.8mm). This vid shows the bicolorism, shallowness (I tried), and tilt windowing (probably caused by the shallow cut).

https://imgur.com/a/jyE6EPg

For pricing, 1ct is the magic number. Check WSFgems.com for example. 0.7-0.8cts for 1.2-2k, vs a 1.19ct for 10k. They had a flawless, 2ct round for somewhere around 40-60k - didn't take long to sell (or at least it disappeared from the site)

 

[artofgems]

My latest purchase and 1st big stone jewellery. An unheated 5ct Ceylon sapphire set with 2 moonstone on its side.

I visited the shop with the intention to view another ring and this one caught my heart instead.

 

[maru8888777]

My latest purchase and 1st big stone jewellery. An unheated 5ct Ceylon sapphire set with 2 moonstone on its side.

I visited the shop with the intention to view another ring and this one caught my heart instead.

I think I recognize this vendor! I've drooled over this ring! Beautiful!

 

[Autumn in New England]

Thank you for the info and great vid, @toomuchB!

@artofgems Your sapphire is lovely! And huge!! I just love the milgrain detail and moonstone half MOONS.

 

[Eli22]

PURPLE plays next!

It's been a while since we've played this game!

Here is my purple sapphire (1.66ct, unheated/untreated natural Ceylon Sapphire from the Nivitigala mine). Cut is a bit wonky but love the color!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i have been saving this image for when this lovely colourful thread is active again

even pink is included !
its even on a mug

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Pink rubies in the sunlight:

 

[icy_jade]

Red ruby

 

[icy_jade]

Ok I know orange is usually a problem so…

Garnet



Yellow next!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Ok I know orange is usually a problem so…

Garnet



Yellow next!

Omg it was you!!!

Do you have a spess problem? Haha I do! I’m trying not to go there because of setting costs!

 

[icy_jade]

Omg it was you!!!

Do you have a spess problem? Haha I do! I’m trying not to go there because of setting costs!

I do! I’m forever looking for that right shade of orange. I think I’m nearly there with the Mexican opal but I still want a bigger faceted stone.

 

[Eli22]

i have been saving this image for when this lovely colourful thread is active again

even pink is included !
its even on a mug

You always find the most awesome photos to share @Daisys and Diamonds !

Ok I know orange is usually a problem so…

Garnet



Yellow next!

@icy_jade an orange gem is on my list! This one is

 

[rubyshoes]

Ok I'll play!

Fancy yellow diamond double halo hanging out with a ruby. Her name is Gobby.



Green is next!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Oooh I have a little Muzo emerald coming!

Next up: beautiful blue

 

[alh56]

For blue.... here is my beloved sapphire ring from the 40s, affectionately known in my house as the TARDIS ring.

 

[Autumn in New England]

It's been a while since we've played this game!

Here is my purple sapphire (1.66ct, unheated/untreated natural Ceylon Sapphire from the Nivitigala mine). Cut is a bit wonky but love the color!

Picture-perfect royal purple shade, IMO. And no window! I find it nearly impossible to locate pear CS's with no loss of light surrounding the keel. Kudos!

 

[Autumn in New England]

i have been saving this image for when this lovely colourful thread is active again

even pink is included !
its even on a mug

lol I love this!

 

[Autumn in New England]

Pink rubies in the sunlight:

Blindingly beautimous... and what a combo. Will you be setting these beauties soon?

 

[Autumn in New England]

Red ruby

I'll never tire of seeing this guy...

 

[Autumn in New England]

Ok I'll play!

Fancy yellow diamond double halo hanging out with a ruby. Her name is Gobby.



Green is next!

Love the ruby... and good lawd that ring is sensational.

 

[Autumn in New England]

For blue.... here is my beloved sapphire ring from the 40s, affectionately known in my house as the TARDIS ring.

Tardis is positively scrumptious! And I just love your fun manicure to go along with it. Thank you for sharing!!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Blindingly beautimous... and what a combo. Will you be setting these beauties soon?

These little guys blew my socks off when they arrived- absolutely neon in the sun! So it'll have to be something special . Still pondering what to do with them but my sisters birthstone is ruby and mine i s emerald- so maybe something like attached.
[ But first fate decided we needed a new fridge, stovetop, water heater and A/C all in the last year so I have to wait on any settings right now).

 

[Autumn in New England]

These little guys blew my socks off when they arrived- absolutely neon in the sun! So it'll have to be something special . Still pondering what to do with them but my sisters birthstone is ruby and mine i s emerald- so maybe something like attached.
[ But first fate decided we needed a new fridge, stovetop, water heater and A/C all in the last year so I have to wait on any settings right now).

A freehand CAD! That's awesome!! I love where you're going with this.