Looking for sub $500 natural teardrop sapphire necklace

[GLRob]

Hi all, I used PS heavily when I was searching for an engagement ring and really appreciated the super helpful and knowledgeable community. I'm now looking for a birthday present for my wife and have settled on a teardrop sapphire necklace, based on what has caught her eye when we're browsing jewelry stores. I would like it to be "natural" and not the lab-created I've seen in most stores (and online), but I don't know if I can get a decent-sized one under $500.

As far as what I would consider decent-sized, I'm thinking something the size of a 1.0-1.5ct diamond (her ring is a 1.59 princess), but again, I have no idea what's realistic since all I've really found are lab-created stones which seem very inexpensive.

Any info as to trustworthy companies to purchase from would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Rob

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Hi, Rob. Are you looking for a blue sapphire or are you open to other colors?

The reason I ask is because I found these two unique ones from Brad at The Gem Trader. Great guy.

http://www.thegemtrader.com/Aug14YGSapphirePage.htm

http://www.thegemtrader.com/Aug14OrangeSapphirePage.htm

I'll keep my eye out for a blue one though if that's what you're after. Figured it wouldn't hurt to throw these out there, though.

 

[GLRob]

I'm sorry, yeah it's blue that I'm after as that's her perference. The stones you linked would be perfect otherwise.

 

[Ren]

Hi Rob,

Take a look at some of the recommended vendors from the pinned thread at the top of this forum: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/can-we-start-a-new-thread-with-respected-cs-vendors.169561/page-5']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/can-we-start-a-new-thread-with-respected-cs-vendors.169561/page-5[/URL]

These are vendors that PSers have had success buying from and would be the first place to start looking.

Also, pears tend to face up large for their weight - that is, a "smaller" pear may look bigger to your eye than a heavier round. Do you know what mm size you're looking for? That will be more reliable than carat weight.

Edit: my link did not copy correctly silly me

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Good to know! I'll keep an eye out...

Oh, I did find this. It's $875. Maybe Jeff would come down a bit? Not sure how strict your budget is, either.
http://jefferydavies.com/inventory/product/119-sapphire-1-57ct

I'll be quiet now. haha

 

[chrono]

http://jefferydavies.com/inventory/product/119-sapphire-1-57ct

I would ask for a price deduction and set it as openly as possible because this is a dark stone (see the video).

Pears aren't a common shape for coloured stones and has a tendency to concentrate colour at the tip, so you'll have to watch out for that. For your budget, it has to be a heated stone. Are you open to BE diffusion?

I am concerned this one will be dark in person.
http://www.ajsgem.com/sapphire/blue-sapphire/blue-sapphire-1.07-carats.html