PADS, question for AN, Linda and anyone else.

[Ellen]

AN, while I LOVE your stone, the color wouldn''t look as good on my skin tone as the one I''m going to post. It''s described as orangish pink. What would I look for to get it more on the pink side, than the orange? I love this color...

 

[hlmr]

Oh Ellen!!! Just wanted to pop in and say that colour is scrumpdelicious!! Yummy!

 

[Art Nouveau]

Ellen,

The stones you posted have a very pretty soft color. I see more pink than orange. According to the usual nomenclature, the more dominant color is listed last, and the modifying color is listed first. So these stones are correctly described as organish pink. If the orange is the dominant color, then it will be described as pinkish orange. If you want even more pink and less orange than these stones, then you may try looking for ''slightly'' organish pink. Color is a personal preference. What is considered the most desirable and expensive color may not be what you prefer. So just go for the color that appeals to you and looks best on you. Back in the days when ''color analysis'' was popular, the color of the stones you posted would be considered suitable for a person with "summer coloring". I am a "winter", so stronger colors look better on me. It is really hard to judge the color of gemstones on a computer screen. Just make sure if you are buying from an online vendor, that the stone is returnable. Sometimes, pictures can be deceiving. When you get the stone, check it out in different lighting conditions and see if you like the color changes. If you want to learn more about pads, just do a search in the color stone forum for ''pad'' or ''padparadscha''. There have been some lengthy past discussions about color, treatment and origin etc. with contributions from famous people like Richard Hughes and Richard Wise.

AN

 

[Ellen]

Date: 6/26/2007 10:40:56 PM
Author: hlmr
Oh Ellen!!! Just wanted to pop in and say that colour is scrumpdelicious!! Yummy!

Isn''t it though??

 

[Ellen]

Date: 6/27/2007 2:59:01 AM
Author: Art Nouveau
Ellen,

The stones you posted have a very pretty soft color. I see more pink than orange. According to the usual nomenclature, the more dominant color is listed last, and the modifying color is listed first. So these stones are correctly described as organish pink. If the orange is the dominant color, then it will be described as pinkish orange. If you want even more pink and less orange than these stones, then you may try looking for 'slightly' organish pink. Color is a personal preference. What is considered the most desirable and expensive color may not be what you prefer. So just go for the color that appeals to you and looks best on you. Back in the days when 'color analysis' was popular, the color of the stones you posted would be considered suitable for a person with 'summer coloring'. I am a 'winter', so stronger colors look better on me. It is really hard to judge the color of gemstones on a computer screen. Just make sure if you are buying from an online vendor, that the stone is returnable. Sometimes, pictures can be deceiving. When you get the stone, check it out in different lighting conditions and see if you like the color changes. If you want to learn more about pads, just do a search in the color stone forum for 'pad' or 'padparadscha'. There have been some lengthy past discussions about color, treatment and origin etc. with contributions from famous people like Richard Hughes and Richard Wise.

AN

That's what I thought I remembered from a webinar. (I know so little about colored gems, just that I've fallen for these)

As for the most expensive color maybe not being what I would want, from browsing the Saphire Co., it seems that IS what I like. Figures.

And as we saw with Chrono's stone, the stone can change in looks (better) after being cut, is it that way with all gems/pads? And do pads look better with a certain cut?

Thanks so much!!

 

[Dee*Jay]

Hmmm... in terms of color these remind me quite a bit of a certain brownish pink pear in a Cartier near me... !

 

[chrono]

Ellen,
In talking with Wink and Richard Homer, the cut shapes that best brings out the brilliance and colour in gemstones are those that have equi-side: rounds and squares. Rounds trumps all shapes. However, not all stones are best cut in rounds due to the original shape of the rough = too much weight loss if cut into rounds, so are cut to what would maximize the use of the rough.

If the stone is well cut in the first place, then a recut will achieve nothing except weight loss = loss of value. Unless poorly cut with large windows, large amounts of extinction (improvement of colour) or a huge inclusion at the side (which can be cut out, thereby increasing its clarity), then the stone can be "improved".

 

[StonesRock07]

Just wanted to say I love pads! Saving up for one my self. That color is georgous! LOVE IT!

 

[Catmom]

Oh Ellen, those are some gorgeous stones. I love the soft color!!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 6/27/2007 10:00:35 AM
Author: Dee*Jay
Hmmm... in terms of color these remind me quite a bit of a certain brownish pink pear in a Cartier near me... !

I KNOW! You have no idea how much I wished I''d had a million dollars that day, and actually MEANT it.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 6/27/2007 10:02:29 AM
Author: Chrono
Ellen,
In talking with Wink and Richard Homer, the cut shapes that best brings out the brilliance and colour in gemstones are those that have equi-side: rounds and squares. Rounds trumps all shapes. However, not all stones are best cut in rounds due to the original shape of the rough = too much weight loss if cut into rounds, so are cut to what would maximize the use of the rough.

If the stone is well cut in the first place, then a recut will achieve nothing except weight loss = loss of value. Unless poorly cut with large windows, large amounts of extinction (improvement of colour) or a huge inclusion at the side (which can be cut out, thereby increasing its clarity), then the stone can be ''improved''.

Chrono, thanks so much, very helpful info!!


Stones, aren''t they great??!


Catmom, I know. I think the color is just to die for. And Dee''s right, that pear in Cartier was very reminiscent of this, but with a soft touch of brown. It was a knockout.