opinions on pink sapphire

[ydiamonds]

I''m considering this sapphire and wonder what the knowledgeable experts think. This would be for a pendant.

Thanks in advance.

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Pink/P337/Radiant/stoneid=P337

 

[ma re]

In all honesty, I really think you can find better. The color has some potential, but I prefer stones of better clarity. Of course, people have different tastes and this one might be just the thing you were looking for, but I''m pretty sure I''d keep looking.

 

[innerkitten]

The price is okay but it''s pretty included and not super sparkly. I think you can do better if you look around a little.

 

[vsol]

I''d have to agree. You might not find a better one at that price however. For an unheated sapphire that is bright pink, $220/ct is cheap. It is probably the case that the color intensity is low in addition to the tone not being real even. But TNSC has a 7 day return policy if I''m not mistaken so it might be worth buying it just to see it in person and then make your decision.

 

[ydiamonds]

Thanks everyone.

I''m concerned about the inclusions also, but TNSC grades it VVS2. Are their gradings more liberal, or are gradings just different for colored stones than for diamonds? TNSC also said the tone is even with no zoning. I''m not sure how light the color is in real life, but TNSC said their pictures are extremely accurate. I have medium skin tone and would want a color that''s going to stand out.

 

[vsol]

Before you 100% believe their photos, you should read this post https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/unscrupulous-scandalous-status-quo.137658/

With that said, the photo does not look photoshopped but it''s hard to say now exactly how accurate anything is that they present =/

Like I said before, they do offer a warranty period to give you time to take it to an independent jeweler for an appraisal. But then you''re out the money of the appraisal in case it comes back not so hot. Also VVS2 isn''t superb, there will be inclusions when you look at a VVS2.. I suppose it is up to the vendor to decide what "insignificant" inclusions means. Just from looking at that photo I can see what appears to my untrained eye as many tiny inclusions. That might be what is keeping the price down.

 

[chrono]

I’m surprised NSC called the stone a VVS2 and that the inclusions are insignificant. Maybe it might not be noticeable at an arm’s length away as a pendant stone but it still bugs me to see it described as that when I’m quite sure the inclusions will be eye visible to most people who look at it up close with the naked eye. The stone also seems rather shallow but it doesn’t seem to affect the face up appearance, so I doubt it’ll be an issue. Colour wise, it’s nothing to shout about though. The pink looks sort of dull.

 

[VapidLapid]

Isnignificant inclusions? To whom?
That said everything mentioned above, again.
You can do better for less.

 

[ydiamonds]

I''ll keep looking. Thanks again.