New Rubellite!

[cellentani]

It arrived today, and I love it - even DH''s jaw dropped when he saw it, lol! It does have quite a few inclusions, but for a type 3 gemstone, I don''t think it''s bad at all, and the color definitely trumps any of that.

 

[cellentani]

Oh, a pic would be good, eh?!

Nigerian rubellite, 7.9mm.

 

[cellentani]

It''s a pinkish red.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Wow, very impressive and vibrant color!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Lovely! What plans for it?

cheers--Sharon

 

[movie zombie]

color would trump those inclusions for me, too!

mz

 

[T L]

Whoa!! That''s some nice color - very saturated. I bet you can see that stone from across the room.

 

[cellentani]

This thing just glows in direct sunlight - didn''t know they did that.

 

[T L]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:40:13 PM
Author: cellentani
This thing just glows in direct sunlight - didn''t know they did that.

Yes, fine rubellites do. They don''t have UV fluor either, but they seem to get even more vivid in direct sunlight IMO.

 

[chrono]

Impressive colour! Who is it from, if you don''t mind my asking?

 

[cellentani]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:41:35 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 3/8/2010 9:40:13 PM
Author: cellentani
This thing just glows in direct sunlight - didn''t know they did that.

Yes, fine rubellites do. They don''t have UV fluor either, but they seem to get even more vivid in direct sunlight IMO.

You know, TL, I could swear I saw a rubellite on some vendor''s site that was listed as cuprian - are you (or anyone else) familiar with that? Would any of its color actually come from copper?

 

[cellentani]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:43:00 PM
Author: Chrono
Impressive colour! Who is it from, if you don''t mind my asking?

Thanks Chrono, it''s from Bob Kast.

 

[T L]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:45:41 PM
Author: cellentani

Date: 3/8/2010 9:41:35 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 3/8/2010 9:40:13 PM
Author: cellentani
This thing just glows in direct sunlight - didn''t know they did that.

Yes, fine rubellites do. They don''t have UV fluor either, but they seem to get even more vivid in direct sunlight IMO.

You know, TL, I could swear I saw a rubellite on some vendor''s site that was listed as cuprian - are you (or anyone else) familiar with that? Would any of its color actually come from copper?

No, fine rubellites do not get their color from copper. That''s just a marketing ploy to sell a stone for more money. Only cuprians in the turquoise blue/green color get their color from copper.

 

[cellentani]

canuk-gal, I really need this as a ring, lol!

 

[CharmyPoo]

Lovely stone! I also got a rubelite from Bob Kast a few weeks ago (maybe over a month now). Looks very similar.

 

[Indylady]

Wow oh wow!

 

[cellentani]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:49:16 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

No, fine rubellites do not get their color from copper. That''s just a marketing ploy to sell a stone for more money. Only cuprians in the turquoise blue/green color get their color from copper.

That''s what I thought - thanks for verifying. Maybe they just meant there was a trace of copper found? Hmmm, I''m gonna try and find that website again...

 

[T L]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:50:41 PM
Author: cellentani
canuk-gal, I really need this as a ring, lol!

I hope I don't get stomped on the head for saying this, but it looks like a nice Mahenge. How does it compare do you think? I have a Bob rubellite that I brought to a gem show that looked pretty much identical to some Mahenges I saw there.

 

[cellentani]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:50:55 PM
Author: CharmyPoo
Lovely stone! I also got a rubelite from Bob Kast a few weeks ago (maybe over a month now). Looks very similar.

Charmy, ever since you mentioned it a few weeks ago, I have seriously been hoping you''d post pics - I''ve been watching for you but haven''t seen you around. Please do - I''d really love to see it!

 

[T L]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:55:22 PM
Author: cellentani

Date: 3/8/2010 9:50:55 PM
Author: CharmyPoo
Lovely stone! I also got a rubelite from Bob Kast a few weeks ago (maybe over a month now). Looks very similar.

Charmy, ever since you mentioned it a few weeks ago, I have seriously been hoping you''d post pics - I''ve been watching for you but haven''t seen you around. Please do - I''d really love to see it!

+1

 

[chrono]

Confession time coming up:
I just received 2 Nigerian tourmalines where one is a hot pink which can easily pass off as a pink Mahenge while the other is a true rubellite that is ruby red in all lighting. I never expected a pink tourmaline to rival the vivid saturation of a Mahenge, and these are untreated as well.

 

[CharmyPoo]

I have been avoiding the colored stone forum and hanging out in Rocky Talky. Every time I come on the colored forums, I can't resist and go out and buy tons of stones I have no self control!!

I just took out the stone to compare it with your photos I will take photos perhaps over the weekend. I have been so busy with work. My stone is also included but eye clean - I typically like very clean stones but like you said ... the color is amazing.

 

[cellentani]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:53:32 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

I hope I don''t get stomped on the head for saying this, but it looks like a nice Mahenge. How does it compare do you think? I have a Bob rubellite that I brought to a gem show that looked pretty much identical to some Mahenge''s I saw there.

Funny thing is, I''d wondered about UV because it really looked similar to my Mahenge in sunlight. The rubellite is definitely more red, especially in incandescent light (shown here). I''ll try to get some comparison shots tomorrow with the spinel.

 

[cellentani]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:57:48 PM
Author: Chrono
Confession time coming up:
I just received 2 Nigerian tourmalines where one is a hot pink which can easily pass off as a pink Mahenge while the other is a true rubellite that is ruby red in all lighting. I never expected a pink tourmaline to rival the vivid saturation of a Mahenge, and these are untreated as well.

Chrono, I won''t believe you until I see pics.

 

[T L]

Date: 3/8/2010 10:01:14 PM
Author: cellentani

Date: 3/8/2010 9:53:32 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

I hope I don''t get stomped on the head for saying this, but it looks like a nice Mahenge. How does it compare do you think? I have a Bob rubellite that I brought to a gem show that looked pretty much identical to some Mahenge''s I saw there.

Funny thing is, I''d wondered about UV because it really looked similar to my Mahenge in sunlight. The rubellite is definitely more red, especially in incandescent light (shown here). I''ll try to get some comparison shots tomorrow with the spinel.

Yay! Looking forward to those comparison shots.

 

[Arkteia]

It is a beauty!

 

[cellentani]

Just a couple more, and then I''m off to bed...

 

[chrono]

Cellantani,
We'll have to start a Rubellite thread to share all these gorgeous pictures in one place. I'm itching to take pictures of these 2 stones so please be a little patient. I will try tomorrow and if successful, it'll be up in a day or two. I'm going to have to get more of these stones as the saturation is amazing.

Charmy,
I'm looking forward to pictures of your new stone too.

 

[cellentani]

Okay, that''s it for now, but I''ll be back tomorrow.

 

[Fly Girl]

Beautiful, beautiful stone, cellentani!!