Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone!

[elle_71125]

Hi, I'm new to this but trying to find a blue green tourmaline for my e-ring. How is this one, does it have too many inclusions?

http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/238/Tourmaline/listings/51927/23-Ct-Afghan-tourmaline.html

Thanks
Jo

I actually bought this one and returned it. The color is beautiful (thought it didn't look quite as vivid as those pics). I personally didn't like the inclusions. They are not bad unless you're looking up close but one side was definitely more included than the other. One corner has an inclusion that I knew would bother me. I don't know what it's called but it's like a clear spot inside all that color. I wish I had taken pics.

That being said, It's a pretty decent size stone and would make a great ring. I already have a ring with a similar color tourmaline in it so that (combined with the inclusions) was a good enough reason for me not to keep it. Hope that helps.

 

[Jojomac]

I actually bought this one and returned it. The color is beautiful (thought it didn't look quite as vivid as those pics). I personally didn't like the inclusions. They are not bad unless you're looking up close but one side was definitely more included than the other. One corner has an inclusion that I knew would bother me. I don't know what it's called but it's like a clear spot inside all that color. I wish I had taken pics.

That being said, It's a pretty decent size stone and would make a great ring. I already have a ring with a similar color tourmaline in it so that (combined with the inclusions) was a good enough reason for me not to keep it. Hope that helps.

Thanks Elle, I will keep away from it then, since it's for my e-ring. I'll keep an eye on what everyone posts on this thread. Love this thread, some beautiful stones Thanks again, Jo

 

[Jojomac]

Hi All, I've got an old thread that I have started up again to find that blue green gem for my e-ring. So if anyone sees something can you also post in my thread:
Blue green tourmaline help please
Thanks so much!
Jo

 

[chroman]

From the Kosnar's facebook auction.. 2.85 / 8.25mm garnet. Oh the color! Someone get it so I don't have a finger slip

 

[elle_71125]

Check out this gorgeous untreated aquamarine

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/jeff-white-untreated-aquamarine

 

[dori2002]

I love the aqua, just sent an email. I hope its still avaliable.

 

[elle_71125]

Good luck dori2002!

 

[lilmosun]

I was so tempted by the aqua...everything about it is so perfect..color, size and cut. Hope you snag it dori so we can see more!

 

[chroman]

7x5, .56ct hauynite. Blue!!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/512634...rtified-hauynite-7x5mm?ref=shop_home_active_1

 

[TheElms]

WoW! I wish I had the funds but they are tied up in anticipation of other projects. Someone buy it and show us all the pictures! Please oh pretty please!!!

 

[normanintheskywithsapphires]

I was going to join here with this unheated Burma sapphire:

But it was bought already. Pretty nevertheless.

 

[bright ice]

Check out this gorgeous untreated aquamarine

https://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/jeff-white-untreated-aquamarine

I was the lucky one to snag this beauty

 

[Ella]

No selling everyone.

 

[elle_71125]

I was the lucky one to snag this beauty

So exciting. I hope you come back to post some pics. That one was stunning!

 

[elle_71125]

Did anybody see this one? A vanadium chrysoberyl. It's gorgeous (too bad my bank account says "no, no, no ").

http://www.thegemtrader.com/May17VChrysPage.htm

 

[puppyguts]

I know!!! that VC it's fab.

Was going to buy it but I've been off work sick

 

[wordie89]

Saw that! Love that! DH pointed out, you already have one....Albeit a tad smaller
(About 1.5 CT). Sigh. Always so many pretties.

 

[digdeep]

YES! That gem is gorgeous..........I was wondering if there'd be some 'hoopla' about it! LOL!

 

[Arcadian]

My bank account screaming "hell no girl, we need that vacation, remember?"

but man o man its a beauty.

btw, AfricaGems is having 20% off sale so a good time to buy for those who might be looking.

 

[valeria101]

Mint Chrysoberyl approx. 1ct

From: http://www.americanthai.com/gemlist.html

 

[minousbijoux]

Odd that they refer to that as a "mint chrysoberyl" as I don't think of dark toned stones as mint, lol! In fact, unless the coloration is off in the photos, I don't think I've ever seen a chrysoberyl as dark.

 

[T L]

That looks like a greenish grey chrysoberyl. I have diamonds that color and they look amazing in rose gold. I suspect that rose gold would look nice with that stone too for those wanting a very grayish stone with nice cutting and luster.

 

[lilmosun]

Adding to the confusion, the description above it says "near colorless"

 

[TheElms]

So this is cheating because its a ring, but omg look at this thing! SOMEONE BUY IT BEFORE I DO PLEASE! Also then maybe down the road I can buy it from you!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/533893569/emerald-ring-rose-gold-flower-ring?ref=shop_home_active_1

 

[elle_71125]

So this is cheating because its a ring, but omg look at this thing! SOMEONE BUY IT BEFORE I DO PLEASE! Also then maybe down the road I can buy it from you!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/533893569/emerald-ring-rose-gold-flower-ring?ref=shop_home_active_1

That one is stunning...and sold (not to me though ). That went quick!

 

[minousbijoux]

So this is cheating because its a ring, but omg look at this thing! SOMEONE BUY IT BEFORE I DO PLEASE! Also then maybe down the road I can buy it from you!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/533893569/emerald-ring-rose-gold-flower-ring?ref=shop_home_active_1

That is really awesome! If you think of it, for posterity's sake and the usefulness of this thread, try and remember to add the price and any relevant info including a photo (as you did) in case the link stops working. I say this cuz I went to look and since its sold, there is no price listed, waaaaahhh!

 

[TheElms]

The ring was $2999 and the center emerald (oiled) was 9 by 7mm and the melee are hyunite and paraiba tourmaline. It was all set in 14K gold. Also, fess up who on here bought it!!

 

[minousbijoux]

The ring was $2999 and the center emerald (oiled) was 9 by 7mm and the melee are hyunite and paraiba tourmaline. It was all set in 14K gold. Also, fess up who on here bought it!!

Thank you!

And I second the fess up request!

 

[chroman]

O.M.G full stop. I think I need new pants.

 

[elle_71125]

By some miracle this is backup for sale at $2,999.00
https://www.etsy.com/listing/534170313/emerald-ring-rose-gold-flower-ring?ref=shop_home_active_1