Those are so lovely!!Well, I received another couple beauties the other day. OMG! Such incredible gems! I am so pleased with Dana & Rachelle!
This is a two-tone pink and orange tourmaline:
And a green tourmaline:
I love that they send them wrapped in cotton and paper. I always dread opening the little plastic gem boxes because I'm clumsy and I've had gems fly!
Well, I received another couple beauties the other day. OMG! Such incredible gems! I am so pleased with Dana & Rachelle!
This is a two-tone pink and orange tourmaline:
And a green tourmaline:
I love that they send them wrapped in cotton and paper. I always dread opening the little plastic gem boxes because I'm clumsy and I've had gems fly!
Well, I received another couple beauties the other day. OMG! Such incredible gems! I am so pleased with Dana & Rachelle!
This is a two-tone pink and orange tourmaline:
And a green tourmaline:
I love that they send them wrapped in cotton and paper. I always dread opening the little plastic gem boxes because I'm clumsy and I've had gems fly!
I don’t always have plans for my gems either. It drives my husband crazy. He thinks I should buy a gem and get it set immediately. That’s only happened once lol! Enjoy staring at your gems!You guys are so funny, thinking I have plans for them! I am a buy first, plan later kinda gal. I find buying much less stressful. I was looking at them again today, and my immediate reaction was, "Oooh! How pretty!"
My husband is starting to get used to it. He doesn’t understand it though.
Well, I am done with the sale shopping, finally! Here are the final two, a sparkly Namya spinel and a peridot (my first). I don't remember ordering the peridot, but it's pretty!
Whoa! Those are gorgeous! You did well.Well, I am done with the sale shopping, finally! Here are the final two, a sparkly Namya spinel and a peridot (my first). I don't remember ordering the peridot, but it's pretty!
Well, now I have a pile of sparklies and have to decide what to do with them!
Don’t let anyone rush you on setting them. That will take the fun out of collecting. Enjoy your lovelies!!Well, now I have a pile of sparklies and have to decide what to do with them!
You did so good! Your choices are beautifulWell, I am done with the sale shopping, finally! Here are the final two, a sparkly Namya spinel and a peridot (my first). I don't remember ordering the peridot, but it's pretty!
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Step away from the computer!Oh @MrsKMB, what have you done, I am now trawling through Dana's pages for another bling bling... aaaah!Mmmm shiny spinel...
You made some lovely purchases! That is a cool topaz! Are you going to use the rhodolites for side stones or earrings? The color of your sapphire is so pretty.Finally getting a chance to share what I bought since I needed to make an exchange on one stone... I’m so excited over the gems!
First, a 6.08ct topaz for my daughter (it’s her birthstone
Next, a .69tcw pair of rhodolite garnets
And finally, a .79ct Montana sapphire. Love, love this stone! I had originally chosen a .77ct stone that was the most scrumptious intense blue, but sadly, the dimensions were just a bit off for the setting I have. Nonetheless, I equally thrilled with this new stone.
Dana and Rachelle are so fantastic to work with. This was my first purchase from them and I needed to make a return and exchange. They made the process so easy. I’ll definitely be back for more.
You can give them to me, I shall provide them with a safe home down in the Southern HemisphereWell, now I have a pile of sparklies and have to decide what to do with them!
As for this one... could be too late... I'm trying to decide between a lighter grey-purple and an intense plummy purple, aaaaaaaaah!
It sounds like you have some fun plans! I love the idea of a collection of gemstone earrings. That looks like perfect setting for your sapphire. Your daughter will always treasure her birthstone ring. Pretty please post the imperial topaz pendant when it is done. I never get to see imperial topaz on here and it is one of my favorite stones.The sale was fantastic - and dangerous! I still have a few items in mind, but am trying to show some restraint. We’ll see how that goes.
Thanks @chatoyancy! My daughter plans to make a bezel pendant with the topaz. I’m having DK make a simple pair of 4-prong earrings with the rhodolites. Hoping I can create a collection of similar style earrings in a variety of stones/colors.
The sapphire is going into an edwardian replica setting I have. The diamond I’m swapping it for is then going into the bale of a 7ct+ imperial topaz pendant in the works. It’s like musical settings.
Wow. I am speechless. I had no idea that Montana sapphires could look like this... the blue in the shaded photo is almost exactly how I'd like mine to behave in the shade, and that direct light colour is also almost bang on for what I'm searching forAnd finally, a .79ct Montana sapphire. Love, love this stone! I had originally chosen a .77ct stone that was the most scrumptious intense blue, but sadly, the dimensions were just a bit off for the setting I have. Nonetheless, I equally thrilled with this new stone.
Wow. I am speechless. I had no idea that Montana sapphires could look like this... the blue in the shaded photo is almost exactly how I'd like mine to behave in the shade, and that direct light colour is also almost bang on for what I'm searching for
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