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@2Neezers
Did you keep this one? What'd you think? Pics?

2Neezers said:
I love your spinel! I had looked at that one before you bought it, but wasn’t quick enough to snag it. I remember when you posted pics comparing it to the vendor pics and I was kicking myself for dragging my feet, lol. It’s very pretty and bright! I hope mine is nice and bright too and as pretty as yours.
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Rfisher said:
@2Neezers
Did you keep this one? What'd you think? Pics?
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Hi @Rfisher ! I did end up keeping it. It’s definitely sleepy and the cut is windowed, but I found it interesting enough to keep. I’m not sure what I’ll do with it, maybe I’ll set it in a pendant someday?
Here are a couple of not so great photos of the Multicolour sleepy Mahenge Spinel next to my non-sleepy Mahenge Spinel from Prima.
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Interesting compare and contrast next to each other!
 
2Neezers said:
Hi @Rfisher ! I did end up keeping it. It’s definitely sleepy and the cut is windowed, but I found it interesting enough to keep. I’m not sure what I’ll do with it, maybe I’ll set it in a pendant someday?
Here are a couple of not so great photos of the Multicolour sleepy Mahenge Spinel next to my non-sleepy Mahenge Spinel from Prima.
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Interesting! I have always liked glowy gems (especially emeralds) and it seems the sleepy ones are the ones that glow. They are both very pretty!
 
LittleRed said:
Interesting! I have always liked glowy gems (especially emeralds) and it seems the sleepy ones are the ones that glow. They are both very pretty!
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Yes, it is silky and glowy. It seems to sacrifice sparkle for glow though.
Here’s a velvety silky sapphire listed on Gemfix, for those who love the silky look.
Somebody’s got to buy this stone! :)
https://gemfix.com/gems/sapphire-blue-11-1298
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Enough of this! PLEASE only post within my budget of free-$300. Thank you.:mrgreen2:

Signed,
Kristen's Wallet
 
StephanieLynn said:
There is a gorgeous rose zircon ring on DB this morning:

http://www.diamondbistro.com/catego...-Carat-Cushion-Cut-Zircon-Rose-Gold-Ring.html

:kiss2: If only zircon was a bit harder I'd snatch this up in a hot minute.
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I have two and as long as you don't wear them everyday and bang them around they are fine. Mine look pristine!

It would make a great date ring. I even where mine with my young son and it's fine as long as we're not digging or doing harsh things in it.
 
@mellowyellowgirl, lucky girl to have two zircon rings! I am the type that wears jewelry everyday so it's pretty much my sapphire ring and my moissy.

I do hope someone here buys it so we can see lots more pictures!
 
Hi,

I know that threads go their own way, and of course that is fine in one respect. However this thread was supposed to be a showing of good buys and more bargains than just popping up beautiful and costly stones. Some of us come here look for the possible deals.

Annette
 
smitcompton said:
Hi,

I know that threads go their own way, and of course that is fine in one respect. However this thread was supposed to be a showing of good buys and more bargains than just popping up beautiful and costly stones. Some of us come here look for the possible deals.

Annette
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I took this excerpt from post number one of this thread:
“This thread is devoted to not just any old pretty stones, but stones we've seen that represent some minimum combination of representative and sought after: color; size, excellent price point, quality cutting and rarity. In essence, a stone that doesn't come around very often, that for whatever reason, you yourself are not interested in purchasing, but wanted to share with the PS/CS family in case somebody here would want to jump on it. There may be other qualities/criterion that folks want to add to the list - by all means, go for it!”

From my understanding, this thread is meant for special gems. It has been used to showcase exceptional quality gems as well as bargain priced beauties from Loupe Troop. Both of those options are what this thread is about. It’s about sharing something that we find special with our fellow gemstone lovers. Something we find special enough that we think someone should buy it even if that someone can’t be us.

We could consider starting a “Bargain Finds” thread where we only post great deals or cheaper finds. I’m sure a lot of us would be interested in something like that.
 
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That aqua is a color that is hard to find. I know because I looked. The price is commiserate with the color.


I’d love a bargain price thread, because rarely have I run across bargain priced quality cut/color gems,
 
LisaRN said:
So refreshing to see Pad without huge windows for sale. Thanks for sharing.
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I’ll get one eventually, but am tapped out at the moment. Someone’s gotta buy those stones!!
 
This Pad sapphire popped up on Ebay. I don't care for the setting but if you are looking for a pad that is more on the pink side it looks very nice. I love the cushion shape. The price is $5K for a 3.05 carat pad.

It looks like it was bought by the Natural Sapphire Company in 2006 and their certificate describes the stone as pinkish/orange, natural, heated pad sapphire. Since the ring is a final sale I would negotiate with the seller for a return if not as described and be very clear on if the stone has any significant facet abrasions or chips.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/PINK-SAPPF...201072?hash=item2818d36d30:g:DcoAAOSwq5pXQO4r
 
LisaRN said:
This Pad sapphire popped up on Ebay. I don't care for the setting but if you are looking for a pad that is more on the pink side it looks very nice. I love the cushion shape. The price is $5K for a 3.05 carat pad.

It looks like it was bought by the Natural Sapphire Company in 2006 and their certificate describes the stone as pinkish/orange, natural, heated pad sapphire. Since the ring is a final sale I would negotiate with the seller for a return if not as described and be very clear on if the stone has any significant facet abrasions or chips.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/PINK-SAPPF...201072?hash=item2818d36d30:g:DcoAAOSwq5pXQO4r
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This is my favorite color pad. More pink and more saturated. :love:
 
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I think this is really pretty. I have too many square stones.
 
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