Mahenge 10K PS Gift

[LtlFirecracker]

Wow that stone does have the famous glow. I can''t wait to see CADs of the setting. The double halo idea sounds cool, but I will have to see the CAD to really picture it.

 

[loriken214]

Date: 10/25/2009 10:42:26 PM
Author: GoodSoul
That''s one glowing stone! Congratulations on the gift! Can''t wait to see the final results!

DITTO!!!!

Lori

 

[Art Nouveau]

Love the color of your stone and the glow. The size is huge for a Mahenge. Your setting design sounds great too. I''m sure it will be a stunning ring.

AN

 

[chrono]

Date: 10/25/2009 5:46:12 PM
Author: colormyworld
Beautiful spinel you have there Chrono and it is a really nice size also ! The glow of these Mahenge stones is really something so rare in general for spinels. From the pics it looks to have a very small amount of ':silk' which may be the reason why the color is so evenly spread with an almost total lack of any extinction. Just perfect by what I see on my moniter!

CMW,
The size thing is partially Harriet's and your fault.

No tweezers needed for that stone. I, too, suspect a very small amount of silk. The stone is incredibly clean and crystalline so if there is any silk, it must be extremely fine. Unfortunately, I do not have a high powered microscope to check this out. Thanks for your opinion and comment.

 

[chrono]

Date: 10/25/2009 5:55:30 PM
Author: DianaBanana
Oh wow!!! That stone is spectacular...and it''s a whopper!!

Any chance you wanna share the design that inspired you??

I''m not sure because it is guaranteed to elicit gasps of horror and surprise.

Perhaps after the setting is done?

 

[chrono]

Many thanks to Packrat, FlyGirl, Deco, Fiery, Sarah, Sharon, TL, Trishy, Catmom, Spirit, Austen, Cind, LG, D&T, Stone Hunter, IceKid, GoodSoul, Firecracker, Loriken and Art Nouveau.

I''ve received the confirmation of order from WF. Next up is to send my stone to them, then a 2 week wait for the CAD. I''m so excited about this project!

 

[oddoneout]

Lovely stone. Can''t wait to see it in the setting.

 

[T L]

Date: 10/26/2009 7:59:53 AM
Author: Chrono
Many thanks to Packrat, FlyGirl, Deco, Fiery, Sarah, Sharon, TL, Trishy, Catmom, Spirit, Austen, Cind, LG, D&T, Stone Hunter, IceKid, GoodSoul, Firecracker, Loriken and Art Nouveau.

I''ve received the confirmation of order from WF. Next up is to send my stone to them, then a 2 week wait for the CAD. I''m so excited about this project!

YOU''RE excited???!! It''s not even my stone, and I''M excited!!! LOL!!

 

[stepcutnut]

What a gorgeous stone! I am trying to envision what you are planning for the setting, is it similar to this?

 

[chrono]

Stepcutnut,
It's close. The top halo is a single sided halo unlike the two sided halo in the picture. The lower halo is also similar but a lot less metal. The entire effect is barely any metal showing, just a line of bling. I wish I dare to show you the original picture. It took my breath away because it's also a pear AND a pink/red stone.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Chrono, oh my goodness! That Mahenge is breathtaking!!!! I can''t wait to see the CADs, but it sounds like it''s going to be a gorgeous setting!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[stepcutnut]

Date: 10/26/2009 8:21:08 AM
Author: Chrono
Stepcutnut,

It's close. The top halo is a single sided halo unlike the two sided halo in the picture. The lower halo is also similar but a lot less metal. The entire effect is barely any metal showing, just a line of bling. I wish I dare to show you the original picture. It took my breath away because it's also a pear AND a pink/red stone.

Now it makes more sense to me-that will be gorgeous!

Have you seen the stone in person? If so does it have much sleepyness? I love a sleepy spinel!

 

[chrono]

Time to admit witholding of information.

I've had the Mahenge for several weeks now. No, there is no apparent sleepiness in the Mahenge. In fact, it looks very crystalline to the eye. Runs away and hides...

 

[Arcadian]

Date: 10/26/2009 10:22:38 AM
Author: Chrono
Time to admit witholding of information.

I''ve had the Mahenge for several weeks now. No, there is no apparent sleepiness in the Mahenge. In fact, it looks very crystalline to the eye. Runs away and hides...

-A

 

[TravelingGal]

Chrono, can''t wait to see it....it is going to look lovely!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Beautiful stone. Can''t wait to see it set.

 

[AprilBaby]

That is going to be one STUNNING project!

 

[cushioncutnut]

It just glows beautiful pinkish red!! This will be like royalty when it is set!!

 

[princessplease]

What a lovely stone!!! I can''t wait to see your finished project!

 

[mochi]

Beautiful stone!! I can''t wait to see you HALO ring!!!

 

[megeve]

It looks awesome! Can''t wait to see it when its finished!

I have a Q for you: A stone of this value, do you get a cert for it from Swala?

 

[haagen_dazs]

Hi Chrono
That stone looks super beautiful.
Looks like a Ruby (is that ok to say? dont want to downgrade your stone or anything)
Love the reds!
Did you get it from the stone from http://www.swalagemtraders.com/ ?

What is TL that you mentioned in your posts.

 

[T L]

Date: 10/27/2009 10:15:56 AM
Author: haagen_dazs
Hi Chrono
That stone looks super beautiful.
Looks like a Ruby (is that ok to say? dont want to downgrade your stone or anything)
Love the reds!
Did you get it from the stone from http://www.swalagemtraders.com/ ?

What is TL that you mentioned in your posts.

Me!!

BTW, if that were a ruby, in particular un untreated Burma ruby, it would probably be at least 1000 times more expensive.

 

[Skippy123]

Beautiful, can''t wait to see it set

 

[chrono]

Date: 10/26/2009 1:23:44 PM
Author: Arcadian

Date: 10/26/2009 10:22:38 AM
Author: Chrono
Time to admit witholding of information.

I''ve had the Mahenge for several weeks now. No, there is no apparent sleepiness in the Mahenge. In fact, it looks very crystalline to the eye. Runs away and hides...

-A

I know...I know...guilty as charged. Firstly, I wanted to be sure it is the stone for me. So even though I loved the stone at first sight, I had to ask Eric a few more questions on what I should be seeing in person versus my perceived expectation. Happily, the two are a perfect match. I didn''t want to put Eric in a difficult position should it not pan out.

 

[chrono]

Date: 10/27/2009 9:27:00 AM
Author: mochi
Beautiful stone!! I can''t wait to see you HALO ring!!!

Yeah, yeah, go ahead and rub it in. From no halos to a “double” halo. From planning something understand to going all out.

 

[chrono]

Date: 10/27/2009 9:33:36 AM
Author: megeve
It looks awesome! Can''t wait to see it when its finished!

I have a Q for you: A stone of this value, do you get a cert for it from Swala?

Spinels are unheated and never treated, which is a plus. If it was a sapphire, then I''d get a cert, but not for a spinel.

 

[chrono]

Thanks to TGal, MC, AprilBaby, Cushioncutnut, Princessplease and Skippy for the admiration. I’m now waiting for an RMA number from WF. Once I get that, it’s goodbye Mahenge for a few weeks.

 

[chrono]

Date: 10/27/2009 10:15:56 AM
Author: haagen_dazs
Hi Chrono
That stone looks super beautiful.
Looks like a Ruby (is that ok to say? dont want to downgrade your stone or anything)
Love the reds!
Did you get it from the stone from http://www.swalagemtraders.com/ ?

What is TL that you mentioned in your posts.

Mark,
Thanks for the compliment; saying it looks like a ruby is very kind. I think rubies are gorgeous but it is different in a way I cannot find the words to describe. An untreated ruby of that size is also very unaffordable and most likely to be only found in museums. Mmmm....perhaps you should consider Mahenges too?

Yes, I purchased from Eric of Swala. TL is short for Tourmaline Lover, another poster here in PS who is also very knowledgeable with a discerning eye and a good friend.

 

[T L]

Date: 10/27/2009 1:55:41 PM
Author: Chrono

Date: 10/27/2009 10:15:56 AM
Author: haagen_dazs
Hi Chrono
That stone looks super beautiful.
Looks like a Ruby (is that ok to say? dont want to downgrade your stone or anything)
Love the reds!
Did you get it from the stone from http://www.swalagemtraders.com/ ?

What is TL that you mentioned in your posts.

Mark,
Thanks for the compliment; saying it looks like a ruby is very kind. I think rubies are gorgeous but it is different in a way I cannot find the words to describe. An untreated ruby of that size is also very unaffordable and most likely to be only found in museums. Mmmm....perhaps you should consider Mahenges too?

Yes, I purchased from Eric of Swala. TL is short for Tourmaline Lover, another poster here in PS who is also very knowledgeable with a discerning eye and a good friend.

Awwww shucks Chrono!!

How sweet of you!! I feel the same way about you!

BTW, I hope no one is barfing from our mutual admiration. LOL!!