rough/cut large Tanzanite asscher

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Magnificient!!

cheers--Sharon

 

[CharmyPoo]

Wow!! That is absolutely gorgeous!

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/20/2009 3:22:26 AM
Author: ma re
Wow for the stone, wow for the photos

Mr. Z, one would think you could cut some more smaller stones from the ''leftovers'' of the big crystal (like what is the case with those famous, large diamonds)?

The crystal could have yielded a second smaller flawless gem. But besides the shock of sawing and the possible cleavage of tanzanite, more than the most gentle pressure could have caused the large fracture to propagate, yielding a smaller main gem. I decided to have a larger bird in the hand vs two smaller ones in the bush.

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/20/2009 5:45:14 AM
Author: mariedtiger
Hi mr Zeolite,

When I see perfect beauty like that, I just sigh from the depths of my soul. My favorite is that last flower shot. Thanks for sharing. Sigh

A perfect beauty may be the happy result of some of nature''s purest crystals, combined with mankind''s best efforts the release that beauty by the cutting of it. Sometimes it just works. Thank you.

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/20/2009 8:22:32 AM
Author: Roger Dery
Mr. Zeolite,
This is fantastic and deserves to be in a museum!

Thank you, Roger. Coming from you, that is high praise, indeed.

 

[icekid]

Date: 9/20/2009 9:08:15 AM
Author: Kismet
Wow, that''s totally gorgeous! I dunno about the museum bit though... I''d much rather wear gorgeous jewels than have them languish in a glass case.

Mostly I agree, but I don''t think I could pull off 15 mm though

(would not mind trying hehe)

Absolutely incredible, zeolite. My most sincere thanks for sharing with us.

 

[Art Nouveau]

Wow! What a gorgeous stone, beautiful color and great cut. Thanks for sharing.

AN

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Zeolite - that is a STUNNER! Do you have any back of the hand pics of it?

 

[Burberrygirl]

Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous!!!

 

[Gailey]

Date: 9/20/2009 8:22:32 AM
Author: Roger Dery
Mr. Zeolite,
This is fantastic and deserves to be in a museum!

So does that morganite of yours Roger!

 

[Gailey]

Date: 9/20/2009 12:53:22 AM
Author: zeolite

Date: 9/19/2009 11:48:52 PM
Author: Gailey
Of all the things I was expecting to see tonight when I opened my laptop, this was certainly not one of them. Nor was I expecting for it touch my soul - I don''t like blue, sapphires leave me cold for the most part.

But Mr Zeolite, this has got to be one of the most beautiful stones I have ever seen. It is simply stunning. As of course are all of your stones, but this one truly is in a class of it''s own.

Did you cut it?

Thank you so much Gailey.
Yes.

Sir, you are a very talented gentleman. Not only that but you are magnanimous in the extreme to want to share your wonderful stones not only with us but with the generations that will follow. You will continue to inspire collectors and budding lapidarists for a very long time and I feel very fortunate (as I am sure do many) to have seen your stones here.

No chance of a detour via Gailey''s house for some of these beauties on the way to the museum I suppose?

 

[Gailey]

Date: 9/20/2009 8:32:12 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Zeolite - that is a STUNNER! Do you have any back of the hand pics of it?

Don''t be silly Lauren, at 15mm''s you wouldn''t see any fingers and poor Zeolite would need to get his wrist reinforced to hold it up!

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/20/2009 9:16:44 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 9/20/2009 9:08:15 AM
Author: Kismet
Wow, that''s totally gorgeous! I dunno about the museum bit though... I''d much rather wear gorgeous jewels than have them languish in a glass case.

I have to agree, this beauty deserves to be worn, seen, shared and enjoyed!
Of course it is your work Mr Z and your prerogative - I''m just curious though, do
you ever sell your gems, or only donate them?

Yes. For information, click on this link, and look under "labradorite feldspar .... 51.85cts"

http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/awards/gemmys.cfm

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/20/2009 8:50:16 AM
Author: LovingDiamonds
OMG Zeolite that is absolutely beyond words, stunningly gorgeous!

I''m stunned that a crystal that big only yielded 18ct, laying aside the issues you faced - you learn something new every day.

Unfortunately, you''ve made me realise that the one shape I don''t have in Tanzanite is an asscher. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I want one now!

Seriously though, that is museum worthy and the cutting is phenomenal. Very many congratulations.

Thank you very much, LD.

One more comment on the large fracture: I intentionally left in a very tiny remainder of the fracture. It can only seen by turning the gem upside, looking at the pavilion from the correct angle, and examining with a 10X loupe. I did this because of the incredible clarity of this crystal. Tanzanite has not yet been synthesized, but it could be in the future. Leaving a slight trace of the fracture is proof that it is a natural tanzanite.

Notice the large size of the second picture (incandescent light). There are no inclusions, even at this magnification. With the combination of this crystal''s clarity, and an exceptional polish, when looking at the gem, it is difficult to tell where the air ends and the gem begins.

 

[blithesome71]

Wow! what a drop-dead-gorgeous tanzanite.

 

[chrono]

Amazing colour and size, combined with the super cutting it underwent. This is definitely heirloom quality, maybe even museum quality.

 

[jcrow]

STUNNING!

and i love the intense color.
so gorgeous!

 

[Barrett]

Hey Big Z..I was hoping you would post pics of this puppy..glad to see you did..very nice!

 

[Novel]

Worth a sprain or two, I''m sure!

 

[Gailey]

Mr Z, any chance of a profile shot or two?

BTW, the square culet was pointed out to me, I think that looks really cool.

 

[Arcadian]

Oh WOW

Amazing!


-A

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/20/2009 8:32:12 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Zeolite - that is a STUNNER! Do you have any back of the hand pics of it?

O.K. A poor picture since I'm getting condensation on the cold gem from my hand:

BTW, love your asscher yellow grossular. A large yellow like that, well cut as your is, is as brilliant as a yellow diamond, and more rare.

 

[zeolite]

Date: 9/21/2009 1:11:59 PM
Author: Gailey
Mr Z, any chance of a profile shot or two?

BTW, the square culet was pointed out to me, I think that looks really cool.

O.K.

The culet is small; it looks larger in the magnified picture. Most of the time, I don''t add a culet facet. But it is needed to protect larger gems before they are set in metal. With that much weight, there can be a substantial force on a very small area, on a point. And asschers are so critical about pavilion facet angles. The slightest chip can require a total recut of the pavilion.

 

[beaujolais]

Seriously ! ? !

Somethings seem more beautiful than one could ever image. Makes you blink in disbelief, almost.

S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R

 

[Gailey]

Date: 9/21/2009 4:28:07 PM
Author: zeolite

Date: 9/21/2009 1:11:59 PM
Author: Gailey
Mr Z, any chance of a profile shot or two?

BTW, the square culet was pointed out to me, I think that looks really cool.

O.K.

The culet is small; it looks larger in the magnified picture. Most of the time, I don''t add a culet facet. But it is needed to protect larger gems before they are set in metal. With that much weight, there can be a substantial force on a very small area, on a point. And asschers are so critical about pavilion facet angles. The slightest chip can require a total recut of the pavilion.

Do you ever envisage it being set Mr Z? I suppose people do wear gems that are that big, I just can''t see it on the back of someone''s hand. Maybe a stunning centrepiece for pearls?

The profile shot is amazing too. That girdle looks so elegant.

 

[ma re]

Gailey, how about THIS or THIS - too big?

Sorry for the thread jack folks.

 

[Stone Hunter]

WOW that''s an amazing gem! I just love the cut and the color. You are very very skilled. TFS!!

 

[princessplease]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Gailey]

Date: 9/22/2009 3:15:33 AM
Author: ma re
Gailey, how about THIS or THIS - too big?

Sorry for the thread jack folks.

If I was to wear one of those, it would look like something from Wallmart on me!

 

[Fly Girl]

Stunning stone. Thanks for sharing.

If Mr. Homer''s large snowflake topaz''s can be set, I''m sure this asscher could be set as well. Photo from T Lee Gold. Link