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Ideal_Rock
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Hi PS friends,
The diamond side of this forum was tremendously helpful as I searched for an engagement ring. Wanted to share a fun new adventure - looking to get a sapphire. Or, entertaining the idea. No clue what I am doing, but I do not want anything terribly expensive. A little something fun and sparkly to look forward to during a rather dark time. Honestly, I am worried about having to cancel my wedding and honeymoon in September, so I am treating this a little R & R to get me through the possibility. It's not all doom and gloom yet - as a lot is up in the air...but time will tell.
On a more fun note - I think I found a keeper. I had a shoestring budget ($1k on the top end) - and I wanted as much stone as possible for my big ole hands. I was looking for teal, but was keeping an open mind for the right stone. I don't mind inclusions, a little silk, or something less than perfect.
I found this stunner - a 1.43ct montana sapphire, 6.45mm, the clarity seems great...are there any other questions I need to ask - asked the vendor if the stone is heated?? Here are some photos in different lights, ranging from morning, to evening, to indoors...I tend to like "medium toned" stones, not too dark, but vibrant - any thoughts on whether this may show dark when set? I am thinking a white metal, bezel setting.





The diamond side of this forum was tremendously helpful as I searched for an engagement ring. Wanted to share a fun new adventure - looking to get a sapphire. Or, entertaining the idea. No clue what I am doing, but I do not want anything terribly expensive. A little something fun and sparkly to look forward to during a rather dark time. Honestly, I am worried about having to cancel my wedding and honeymoon in September, so I am treating this a little R & R to get me through the possibility. It's not all doom and gloom yet - as a lot is up in the air...but time will tell.
On a more fun note - I think I found a keeper. I had a shoestring budget ($1k on the top end) - and I wanted as much stone as possible for my big ole hands. I was looking for teal, but was keeping an open mind for the right stone. I don't mind inclusions, a little silk, or something less than perfect.
I found this stunner - a 1.43ct montana sapphire, 6.45mm, the clarity seems great...are there any other questions I need to ask - asked the vendor if the stone is heated?? Here are some photos in different lights, ranging from morning, to evening, to indoors...I tend to like "medium toned" stones, not too dark, but vibrant - any thoughts on whether this may show dark when set? I am thinking a white metal, bezel setting.




