My new Vivid Green Muzo Emerald Ring

[Crimson]

@Crimson how clean was that emerald in real life?

I've never seen amazing stuff like this in real life so I'm curious to see if there is much or any Jardin in it at all.

It does have some Jardin, but it is pretty clean for an emerald. It is not Muzo green or Old Mine though. Some ppl approached me to admire it on my hand and commented that it was lovely. To me, it looks like a Chivor emerald. Here is a pic in direct light - you can see the inclusions but they are spread out so they are not distracting. The stone is quite bright and flashy. It is 11 ct, approx 14x12 mm so it is passes the famous @mellowyellowgirl visibility test .

 

[Avondale]

Of all the rings I tried, only the blue sapphire fit perfectly. Like no size alteration needed. I felt like it’s a sign I should get the ring lol.

This sapphire is yes please. That blue just calls to me.

 

[icy_jade]

@kenny some pics here

 

[kenny]

@icy_jade Where? I see no link.

 

[icy_jade]

Earlier posts in this thread @kenny

 

[kenny]

Thanks.

 

[Crimson]

Returning to the adventures of Muzo Minerva…She has a new friend who’s a bit shy. Can you guess what it is?

 

[Crimson]

Here she is!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Oh you bought a heart!!!! Squeeeeee

I love that you went with yellow gold! I wear all kinds of gold so it's nice to see something besides white/platinum!!!

More pics please!!!!!

 

[Crimson]

Oh you bought a heart!!!! Squeeeeee

I love that you went with yellow gold! I wear all kinds of gold so it's nice to see something besides white/platinum!!!

More pics please!!!!!

Thanks @mellowyellowgirl. I think the yellow gold contrasts nicely with the sapphire.
I went overboard with hearts today.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Thanks @mellowyellowgirl. I think the yellow gold contrasts nicely with the sapphire.
I went overboard with hearts today.

You can never have too many hearts!!! Never!!!!!

Hearts are the best!

More pics please!

Hehe I feel like I might know the earrings......

 

[Crimson]

Thank you, dear @mellowyellowgirl
Do you mean the ruby earrings look familiar? Where?
I found out today they are untreated — lucky me!
I confess there were two more hearts - which I helped a friend to get. So yesterday I got 5 hearts, You may have seen the other hearts on the Things you are considering/recently bought thread? Anyway, I am attaching the pic here.
So yes, it was a bit wild because my friends were also getting into the heart theme, Another friend bought three heart pieces so if you count hers, there were 8 hearts in the tray. I should have photographed them all together!!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@Crimson fabulous!!!!! Soooo many hearts!!! Such a thrill to see others are into the shape too!

Don't mind me! I saw a pair of heart earrings on IG and with the glowy in the dark photo thought they might have been the same pair.

Looooooove the yellow gold on those beauties!

 

[Crimson]

@Crimson fabulous!!!!! Soooo many hearts!!! Such a thrill to see others are into the shape too!

Don't mind me! I saw a pair of heart earrings on IG and with the glowy in the dark photo thought they might have been the same pair.

Looooooove the yellow gold on those beauties!

Haha, I love playing with my UV light. It is the influence of my father, who regularly conducted experiments for amusement and learning.
I like how Italian and Asian designers use different hues of gold. To me, yellow gold makes rubies and sapphires pop.
I took Muzo Minerva to the Peranakan Museum yesterday. She looks good among those antiques!

 

[elle_71125]

Haha, I love playing with my UV light. It is the influence of my father, who regularly conducted experiments for amusement and learning.
I like how Italian and Asian designers use different hues of gold. To me, yellow gold makes rubies and sapphires pop.
I took Muzo Minerva to the Peranakan Museum yesterday. She looks good among those antiques!

Minerva is glorious! I love her so flipping much!

 

[T L]

Haha, I love playing with my UV light. It is the influence of my father, who regularly conducted experiments for amusement and learning.
I like how Italian and Asian designers use different hues of gold. To me, yellow gold makes rubies and sapphires pop.
I took Muzo Minerva to the Peranakan Museum yesterday. She looks good among those antiques!

Did you have problems enjoying the museum with that gorgeous distraction on your hand?

 

[Crimson]

@elle_71125 Thank you! I love Minerva too. Here she is among some gold accessories that were used for preparing betel leaves (a snack for chewing). I have included a photo of the items and their description.

@T L Actually, I did. After I left, I realised I had missed an entire floor - the one with jewellery! I shall have to go back…

 

[T L]

@elle_71125 Thank you! I love Minerva too. Here she is among some gold accessories that were used for preparing betel leaves (a snack for chewing). I have included a photo of the items and their description.

@T L Actually, I did. After I left, I realised I had missed an entire floor - the one with jewellery! I shall have to go back…

I don’t have a gorgeous giant emerald like that, but I did photobomb my rings in front of a very famous artwork, to show I was there.

I doubt I would have had much viewing done with your ring though. I was on a trip so I brought along some less valuable pieces.

 

[Crimson]

I don’t have a gorgeous giant emerald like that, but I did photobomb my rings in front of a very famous artwork, to show I was there.

I doubt I would have had much viewing done with your ring though. I was on a trip so I brought along some less valuable pieces.

@T L Ooh, what a juicy set of colours! The rings match well with the royal in the drawing. You have got me thinking about what to take along on my trips this summer. I usually travel only with titanium, silver, or costume jewellery but seeing your rings has made me reconsider.

 

[T L]

@T L Ooh, what a juicy set of colours! The rings match well with the royal in the drawing. You have got me thinking about what to take along on my trips this summer. I usually travel only with titanium, silver, or costume jewellery but seeing your rings has made me reconsider.

Thank you! I probably shouldn’t travel with them, but I feel naked without my bling.

 

[Crimson]

Thank you! I probably shouldn’t travel with them, but I feel naked without my bling.

I understand! I think as long as we are careful it should, be fine. I don’t want to become a target…Ulp. Happened once when I was in Vienna and I don’t want to experience it again!

 

[Crimson]

I came across a post from RonaldAbram.com, on the beauty of cabochons.
It resonated with me because I have always loved cabochons. For some gemstones, like jadeite, a cabochon is the preferred cut. Some of the greatest gemstones of all time are cabochons, Yet cabochons are often thought of as inferior because the cut is commonly used on more included material.
To me, a fine cabochon cut is one of the best ways to enjoy a gemstone.
I am sure @Starstruck8 would agree!

Cabochons: A Love Affair

Renowned high jewellery, rare gems specialist - yellow diamonds, fancy colour diamonds, vintage, bridal, gentlemen’s jewels. Guardians of family legacies for half a century, creating timeless pieces worthy of collection. Discover our collections.

www.ronaldabram.com

 

[Starstruck8]

I came across a post from RonaldAbram.com, on the beauty of cabochons.
It resonated with me because I have always loved cabochons. For some gemstones, like jadeite, a cabochon is the preferred cut. Some of the greatest gemstones of all time are cabochons, Yet cabochons are often thought of as inferior because the cut is commonly used on more included material.
To me, a fine cabochon cut is one of the best ways to enjoy a gemstone.
I am sure @Starstruck8 would agree!

Cabochons: A Love Affair

Renowned high jewellery, rare gems specialist - yellow diamonds, fancy colour diamonds, vintage, bridal, gentlemen’s jewels. Guardians of family legacies for half a century, creating timeless pieces worthy of collection. Discover our collections.

www.ronaldabram.com

I do indeed, @Crimson! The examples they show are totally fabulous. And your Muzo Minerva would fit right in. I especially like the sugarloaf emerald, and, of course, the star ruby. These would, I fear, be just a bit beyond my budget... But one can always fantasize.

The examples illustrate a point about cabs: the best ones have just the right balance between silk-fog-inclusions-microstructure and translucency. The inclusions etc. spread the light around and make the colour more even, the translucency gives liveliness by making it not too even. This example, which I've shown before, (half a trapiche emerald) illustrates the point - the colour is smooth but not uniform.


Your Muzo Minerva is still the absolute winner!

 

[Crimson]

I do indeed, @Crimson! The examples they show are totally fabulous. And your Muzo Minerva would fit right in. I especially like the sugarloaf emerald, and, of course, the star ruby. These would, I fear, be just a bit beyond my budget... But one can always fantasize.

The examples illustrate a point about cabs: the best ones have just the right balance between silk-fog-inclusions-microstructure and translucency. The inclusions etc. spread the light around and make the colour more even, the translucency gives liveliness by making it not too even. This example, which I've shown before, (half a trapiche emerald) illustrates the point - the colour is smooth but not uniform.


Your Muzo Minerva is still the absolute winner!

Thank you, @Starstruck8 for sharing your expertise about cabochons, and explaining why they are so fascinating. I don’t think I have seen your half trapiche emerald ring before. It is intriguing. I love how liquid and glowing it is. You have the most interesting cabochon collection I have ever seen.
I checked the CS Forum and didn’t find thread devoted to fab cabs. Maybe we should have one!

 

[Starstruck8]

Thank you, @Starstruck8 for sharing your expertise about cabochons, and explaining why they are so fascinating. I don’t think I have seen your half trapiche emerald ring before. It is intriguing. I love how liquid and glowing it is. You have the most interesting cabochon collection I have ever seen.
I checked the CS Forum and didn’t find thread devoted to fab cabs. Maybe we should have one!

Thank you!

Here is a cab thread:
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...cabs-share-your-best-non-faceted-gems.266656/
I remember at least one older thread, but I couldn't find it. I find these 'collections' threads a great resource for education, ideas and comparisons - it's a pity they tend to lapse and get lost.

 

[Crimson]

Thank you!

Here is a cab thread:
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...cabs-share-your-best-non-faceted-gems.266656/
I remember at least one older thread, but I couldn't find it. I find these 'collections' threads a great resource for education, ideas and comparisons - it's a pity they tend to lapse and get lost.

Such a delicious thread! Thank you for sharing it, @Starstruck8. I just went there and liked a number of posts. I enjoyed seeing your maw sit sit ring (like @mellowyellowgirl it reminded me of watermelon). The spessartite ring is so intense. I like the swoopy setting!

 

[Crimson]

My sister decided to hunt for a sister for Muzo Minerva.
Here are photos of two rings that she tried. Both are Colombian emeralds just over 10 ct., just like Minerva. The round one has insignificant oil and the pear minor to moderate. They are from Alexander Laut’s boutique in Lisbon, at Lapa Palace Hotel. I think they are sumptuous, beautifully set, competitively priced but I confess I still prefer Minerva.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Haha @Crimson you guys remind me of little sis and myself! We do the sister ring thing too. Our last "thing" was a Spess where I got one and then she had to have one.

I love love love love love the pear. Wish it wasn't minor to moderate though and just minor. But that glow. Omg that glow is AMAZING.

The cab is nice but very lacking when compared to Minerva imo!

 

[Crimson]

Haha @Crimson you guys remind me of little sis and myself! We do the sister ring thing too. Our last "thing" was a Spess where I got one and then she had to have one.

I love love love love love the pear. Wish it wasn't minor to moderate though and just minor. But that glow. Omg that glow is AMAZING.

The cab is nice but very lacking when compared to Minerva imo!

@mellowyellowgirl , such fun to share these gem adventures with a sister! We are also working on matching pendants - and we live on opposite sides of the globe. Does your sister live nearer to you?
I agree with you the pear looks better - the colour is richer (and the price is lower because of the minor to moderate oil). I noticed that in recent auctions, some emeralds with moderate oil fetched good prices too. Interesting…
Here’s to our fab sisters!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@mellowyellowgirl , such fun to share these gem adventures with a sister! We are also working on matching pendants - and we live on opposite sides of the globe. Does your sister live nearer to you?
I agree with you the pear looks better - the colour is richer (and the price is lower because of the minor to moderate oil). I noticed that in recent auctions, some emeralds with moderate oil fetched good prices too. Interesting…
Here’s to our fab sisters!

Haha yes she lives near me. Used to live one block away (5 min walk) . Then I moved to a bigger house that was further away (3 train stops and a ten minute walk) so I made sure the house we bought had an extra bedroom especially for her. We have an 8 year age gap. I raised her and changed her nappies!

Is yours a jewelry addict? Mine is a jewelry addict to so it's really fun to have a partner in crime! I think she follows a zillion jewelry accounts on IG so she's always sending me pics of gems.

She sent me this recently and it just made me head over heels for a big glowy emerald one day!!!!

I really love that pear you posted. It is seriously sublime. To have that kind of color in a random snap is definitely something special!!!! Is your sister considering it?