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

[Autumn in New England]

My Burmese red ruby and diamond eternity band from Lester Lampert l looove red gemstones!

Isn't that lovely! Thank you for sharing.

Who has an ORANGE pretty to share?

 

[Avondale]

I may have posted this before, but who cares, that spess currently on Gene’s website inspired me.

 

[Autumn in New England]

I may have posted this before, but who cares, that spess currently on Gene’s website inspired me.

I wanted a round spess so badly, but couldn't find one with all the right specs. Lucky you! I have a precision oval, and it will have to do. BUT, now I really want an asscher thanks to @LC2016! Beautiful, Avondale!!

YELLOW is up!

 

[Lexililac]

Rare milky yellow sapphire, 1.68ct. Here in low yellow light, in good daylight the color pop's up to a neon glowing greenish-yellow.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Rare milky yellow sapphire, 1.68ct. Here in low yellow light, in good daylight the color pop's up to a neon glowing greenish-yellow.

Oh wow, that is so interesting! Why am I getting champagne vibes? Like, it looks effervescent. lol

GREEN, anyone?

 

[Crimson]

Here is Athena, Minerva’s little sister, also Muzo green..

 

[Autumn in New England]

Here is Athena, Minerva’s little sister, also Muzo green..

I love the exaggerated blue tones in this one... she's gorge, my friend!

 

[Autumn in New England]

I'll take blue this round, although it's sort of a stupid example. I was looking for some accent stones to pair with the 4.58ct. orangey-pink spinel, and came across these perwinkle Yogo Gulch sapphire melee (2mm). They were, IMO, really expensive for what they are (20 stones @ $68/stone). But I guess it's uncommon for Montana sapphires to be untreated and the Yogo variety is somewhat rare.

I'm going to do an inner halo of these guys and then an outer halo of chunky diamonds. What do we think of this unusual color combo?

 

[Autumn in New England]

PURPLE/VIOLET is next!

 

[Crimson]

I'll take blue this round, although it's sort of a stupid example. I was looking for some accent stones to pair with the 4.58ct. orangey-pink spinel, and came across these perwinkle Yogo Gulch sapphire melee (2mm). They were, IMO, really expensive for what they are (20 stones @ $68/stone). But I guess it's uncommon for Montana sapphires to be untreated and the Yogo variety is somewhat rare.

I'm going to do an inner halo of these guys and then an outer halo of chunky diamonds. What do we think of this unusual color combo?

I love them! I would like to just roll them around - they look so sparkly1

 

[Autumn in New England]

I love them! I would like to just roll them around - they look so sparkly1

They are SO sparkly! I assume it's because of the lighter tone. The seller also said they have their melee precision cut. I originally wanted deep blue sapphires, but I thought this would be a nice alternative. Glad you like!

 

[Avondale]

What do we think of this unusual color combo?

We like it!

They are SO sparkly! I assume it's because of the lighter tone. The seller also said they have their melee precision cut.

A combo of the two, I believe. I have a ring with an outer halo of light blue sapphire melee, and in the sun they rival the baby diamonds next to them.

 

[Autumn in New England]

We like it!

A combo of the two, I believe. I have a ring with an outer halo of light blue sapphire melee, and in the sun they rival the baby diamonds next to them.

Yay! It's funny you should mention that, because I was thinking they're going to hold their own against the diamond border.

When I made this thread, it was because I've been preoccupied with rainbows and color since I was leeettle. Surely that led to my love of gems. So my "list" consists of two varying shades of each color stone I could think of (like the extended color wheel... red, orangey-red, orange, orangey-yellow, etc.). Anyway, one gem I want to set with just diamonds (in this instance, my pad), where it can be the star, and the other (in this instance, the spinel) I want to contrast with another color. Yes, I'm an obsessive-compulsive.

I guess I also have a thing about completeness. lol

P.S. Please show the ring in question, Avondale!

 

[Avondale]

P.S. Please show the ring in question, Avondale!

Sure! Here it is in all its glory (guess we're doing blue twice in a row ). Got it from NutellaKitty.

https://imgur.com/a/jPn2KqM

 

[toomuchB]

I'll take blue this round, although it's sort of a stupid example. I was looking for some accent stones to pair with the 4.58ct. orangey-pink spinel, and came across these perwinkle Yogo Gulch sapphire melee (2mm). They were, IMO, really expensive for what they are (20 stones @ $68/stone). But I guess it's uncommon for Montana sapphires to be untreated and the Yogo variety is somewhat rare.

I'm going to do an inner halo of these guys and then an outer halo of chunky diamonds. What do we think of this unusual color combo?

Such a lovely color and they'll contrast great with the spinel.
A 1+ct Yogo sapphire is a bucket list item for me. But this size is considered very large, and can cost 10-25k. I mean look at this cobalt blue color... can I just have one of these sapphires pretty please?

Tiffany & Co. Untreated Yogo Sapphire Bracelet, 4.68 Carats

Untreated Yogo sapphire Art Deco bracelet by Tiffany & Co., 4.68 carats. AGL and GIA certified. 4.75 ctw. diamonds. Platinum. Untreated sapphires for sale at M.S. Rau

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When I made this thread, it was because I've been preoccupied with rainbows and color since I was leeettle. Surely that led to my love of gems.

I remember being fascinated with the natural harmony that comes from the colors of the rainbow. It is interesting how intuitively 'correct' and magical it looks when you are a kid, too young to grasp any logic of color theory/wheel.
My older brother had the Pink Floyd CD for Prism, I remember being fascinated with the cover art.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Sure! Here it is in all its glory (guess we're doing blue twice in a row ). Got it from NutellaKitty.

This is the design I'm doing for the spinel ring! Great minds and all that!! It's positively gorgeous. I'm sort of reversing the CS and diamonds though. Didn't want to, but had a tough time finding the former in large enough rounds that were all matched and in a sufficient number.

This is the inspo pic I've had saved forever... it can count as our purple this round. lol

 

[Autumn in New England]

Such a lovely color and they'll contrast great with the spinel.
A 1+ct Yogo sapphire is a bucket list item for me. But this size is considered very large, and can cost 10-25k. I mean look at this cobalt blue color... can I just have one of these sapphires pretty please?

Yes! I read that even a half carat is considered large and can cost upwards of $20k/carat. But that's the extra fine color like the ones you showed (wow, BTW). I can't wait to see what you end up with when you check that one off your list. I guess the Yogo material is never treated because heat weakens the color rather than improving it... how contrary of her!

I remember being fascinated with the natural harmony that comes from the colors of the rainbow. It is interesting how intuitively 'correct' and magical it looks when you are a kid, too young to grasp any logic of color theory/wheel.
My older brother had the Pink Floyd CD for Prism, I remember being fascinated with the cover art.

I like this explanation... it IS indeed harmonious, as well as archetypal. And we tend to learn color and shapes first as littles. I love the Pink Floyd reference!

 

[Autumn in New England]

PINK plays next!

 

[voce]

Mahenge pink spinel

And pink star rubies

 

[Autumn in New England]

Mahenge pink spinel

And pink star rubies

A threefer!! Gosh these are all lovely, but I especially adore that first flower ring.

I'd like to have something like this one day!! The yellow diamonds just bring it to another level. Thank you for sharing your pretties.

We're back to RED folks!

 

[Eli22]

This thread makes me so happy- love catching up and seeing everyone’s colorful pieces!

Here is my contribution for red (mismatched ruby earrings):

 

[Starstruck8]

Well, brown is 'dark orange', so my new 12-sided orangey brown zircon counts as orange. It looks more orange and more sparkly in real life that in the pic:


(5,3ct, 10,5x9.0mm)

There's no doubt it's a zircon - see the doubled facet edges!

 

[Autumn in New England]

This thread makes me so happy- love catching up and seeing everyone’s colorful pieces!

Here is my contribution for red (mismatched ruby earrings):

I always look forward to your posts, because I know we're in for a treat! These earrings are...

!! Not only are the stones fabulous, but I LOVE that they're mismatched. Have you worn them?

Well, brown is 'dark orange', so my new 12-sided orangey brown zircon counts as orange. It looks more orange and more sparkly in real life that in the pic:

There's no doubt it's a zircon - see the doubled facet edges!

You know you can count me amongst the resident zircon lovers (I love my brown one too). I so enjoy seeing them shared here (not enough, IMO)! And this precision cut is magnificent. Congrats on that beauty!

YELLOW is up!

 

[LC2016]

Thanks Autumn, Im flattered. You make me wanted to buy alot more stuff though, for example that neon tsavorite that you have

I got a yellow stone, not really gem, but its golden rutilated quartz. The inclusion inside is uniformly aligned that it gives this cat eye effect

 

[Autumn in New England]

Thanks Autumn, Im flattered. You make me wanted to buy alot more stuff though, for example that neon tsavorite that you have

I got a yellow stone, not really gem, but its golden rutilated quartz. The inclusion inside is uniformly aligned that it gives this cat eye effect

Isn't that interesting... it looks like flowing golden locks. What is the carving? I made a beaded necklace of rutilated quartz years back, and wear it constantly. lol The rutile is black though. I love that the golden variety has chatoyance.

GREEN plays again!

 

[LC2016]

Isn't that interesting... it looks like flowing golden locks. What is the carving? I made a beaded necklace of rutilated quartz years back, and wear it constantly. lol The rutile is black though. I love that the golden variety has chatoyance.

GREEN plays again!

Its a toad sitting on a coin. This and the yellow colour symbolize wealth in Chinese culture.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Its a toad sitting on a coin. This and the yellow colour symbolize wealth in Chinese culture.

Well I hope the little guy brings you prosperity this year!

 

[Eli22]

I always look forward to your posts, because I know we're in for a treat! These earrings are...

!! Not only are the stones fabulous, but I LOVE that they're mismatched. Have you worn them?

Thanks, @Autumn in New England ! They were a lucky find. As for wearing them…outside the house, no. The struggle is real with my jewelry use…I am fairly content staring at them in my jewelry box or wearing them around the house, like the gem troll that I am

 

[Pomelo]

Thanks, @Autumn in New England ! They were a lucky find. As for wearing them…outside the house, no. The struggle is real with my jewelry use…I am fairly content staring at them in my jewelry box or wearing them around the house, like the gem troll that I am

“Gem troll” made my day hahaha, I’ll introduce myself as one the next time someone asks me what I do!

As for green: these jadeite rings aren’t mine, but I had the pleasure of trying them on. The prices are in RMB, and 1w = 10,000 RMB = approx USD 1,500.

So the most expensive ring at 400w is around USD 550k retail price… the others are one ninth/tenth of that.

 

[toomuchB]

“Gem troll” made my day hahaha, I’ll introduce myself as one the next time someone asks me what I do!

As for green: these jadeite rings aren’t mine, but I had the pleasure of trying them on. The prices are in RMB, and 1w = 10,000 RMB = approx USD 1,500.

So the most expensive ring at 400w is around USD 550k retail price… the others are one ninth/tenth of that.

Thank you for sharing such an interesting and dramatic comparison. Would you say the difference in quality real life was clearly obvious between the 400w one and others?