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Merry Christmas to me…
Yup, I bought that purple sapphire ring. How could I resist?! I mean, you all saw it right? Lol.
My heart just grew
or maybe that’s just envy
Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone!
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My heart just grew
or maybe that’s just envy
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@elle_71125 I cannot wait to see pics!!!! Such a gorgeous ring!
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This is beautiful. I don’t know how much it is (afraid to ask!).
Another one same material different cut:
Daniel O'Neil on Instagram: "|SOLD| I was really cold and but the ⛅️ peeked out a little bit so I decided to give camera a shot or two. The result was this a 3.55 carat garnet from Madagascar. She shifts a bit from pink to mauve depending on the ligh
325 likes, 34 comments - danoneil916 on December 12, 2021: "|SOLD| I was really cold and but the ⛅️ peeked out a little bit so I decided to give camera a shot or two. The result was this a 3.55 carat garnet from Madagascar. She shifts a bit from pink to mauve depending on the lighting. . . ...
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Another one same material different cut:
Daniel O'Neil on Instagram: "|SOLD| I was really cold and but the ⛅️ peeked out a little bit so I decided to give camera a shot or two. The result was this a 3.55 carat garnet from Madagascar. She shifts a bit from pink to mauve depending on the ligh
325 likes, 34 comments - danoneil916 on December 12, 2021: "|SOLD| I was really cold and but the ⛅️ peeked out a little bit so I decided to give camera a shot or two. The result was this a 3.55 carat garnet from Madagascar. She shifts a bit from pink to mauve depending on the lighting. . . ...
I am not one to questions someone else's pictures, normally. But I looked at this sellers IG and some (including this one) of them look like either one of three things.
- Two pictures taken in the same position transposed on each other with two different types of lights to give you the different colors from a natural color shift.
- multiple different lights at once to take the picture in. Again giving you a colorshft in one picture that you normally would not see in a single light source.
- Something very close to the stone(s) reflecting off the facets, again making the stone look like there are two different colors. An overtone and under tone.
Now, I could be very wrong as stones stone do show this effect naturally in one shot but I got to be honest, something just don’t strike me as true with some of these pictures.
Mreader
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Hmmm interesting. I don't know. I do know that a PSer bought that lagoon Congo tourm from him some time ago (gosh I cannot remember who it was now) and it was gorgeous and true to what the photos looked like.
Mreader
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Found it @fredflintstone - not to say there might be some photography tricks still but this stone stuck with me because it was so beautiful!
A mint green/Lagoon tourmaline dream
At first, I would like to shout special thanks to @LemonMoonLex who posted her dreamy blue sapphire from Daniel O'Neil, and curiosity leads me to Daniel's IG page. I have been searching for bluish-green/greenish-blue tourmaline for quite some time, talked to several IG vendors in Thailand and...
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Another one same material different cut:
Daniel O'Neil on Instagram: "|SOLD| I was really cold and but the ⛅️ peeked out a little bit so I decided to give camera a shot or two. The result was this a 3.55 carat garnet from Madagascar. She shifts a bit from pink to mauve depending on the ligh
325 likes, 34 comments - danoneil916 on December 12, 2021: "|SOLD| I was really cold and but the ⛅️ peeked out a little bit so I decided to give camera a shot or two. The result was this a 3.55 carat garnet from Madagascar. She shifts a bit from pink to mauve depending on the lighting. . . ...
FWIW the stone is $450 (I was curious so I asked him)
fredflintstone
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This Morganite is a prime example. It just does not ring true to me.
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Daniel O'Neil on Instagram: "Some recent work. 2.36 carat Nigerian Morganite, 3.00 carat Afghan tourmaline, 4.58 malaya garnet garnet, and 2.57 carat Tanzanian umbalite garnet. Available. (Morganite and Umbalite are now sold) #Beryl #Morganite #Nige
188 likes, 14 comments - danoneil916 on February 20, 2020: "Some recent work. 2.36 carat Nigerian Morganite, 3.00 carat Afghan tourmaline, 4.58 malaya garnet garnet, and 2.57 carat Tanzanian umbalite garnet. Available. (Morganite and Umbalite are now sold) #Beryl #Morganite #Nigeria #Garnet...
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fredflintstone
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And that picture rings true, but some of the others????
Mreader
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They're expected to arrive right on Christmas Eve! Well, as long as there are no delays... which of course never happens around the holidays, right?
AnastasiaBeaverhausen
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Annnnnd delivery for one of my packages was delayed today due to icy roads. You jinxed it!
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Not sure why, but I like this ring!
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Multi Color Confetti 2ct Gemstone Pink Sapphire Ruby Blue - Etsy
So much sparkle and color in one ring! The ring holds approximately 2ctw of gemstones including pink sapphire (center), ruby, citrine, topaz, and peridot. The ring has excellent finger coverage and measures 17.5mm at the widest point. Ring weighs 6.2g, and it is stamped 14k yellow gold. Ring size is
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musicloveranthony
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Not sure why, but I like this ring!
Multi Color Confetti 2ct Gemstone Pink Sapphire Ruby Blue - Etsy
So much sparkle and color in one ring! The ring holds approximately 2ctw of gemstones including pink sapphire (center), ruby, citrine, topaz, and peridot. The ring has excellent finger coverage and measures 17.5mm at the widest point. Ring weighs 6.2g, and it is stamped 14k yellow gold. Ring size is
I can't decide if that is magnificent or reaaally um...loud. I would probably like to see it as a brooch
Mreader
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Not sure why, but I like this ring!
Multi Color Confetti 2ct Gemstone Pink Sapphire Ruby Blue - Etsy
So much sparkle and color in one ring! The ring holds approximately 2ctw of gemstones including pink sapphire (center), ruby, citrine, topaz, and peridot. The ring has excellent finger coverage and measures 17.5mm at the widest point. Ring weighs 6.2g, and it is stamped 14k yellow gold. Ring size is
It looks like a hurricane! That is what I see but maybe it's bc I lived in Louisiana for many years.
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It looks like a hurricane! That is what I see but maybe it's bc I lived in Louisiana for many years.
Haha I see the same, but for some weird reason I like it.
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So he has another one of these amazing garnets; someone buy it!!! Gah!
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Daniel O'Neil on Instagram: "|SOLD| 3.85 carat malaya garnet from Madagascar. . . . #garnet #faceting #garnetjewelry #mauve #gem #gemstones #gemstonejewelry #instagemstone #instagems #tuscongemshow #customjewelry #malayagarnet #rhodolite #pyrope #sp
261 likes, 24 comments - danoneil916 on January 19, 2022: "|SOLD| 3.85 carat malaya garnet from Madagascar. . . . #garnet #faceting #garnetjewelry #mauve #gem #gemstones #gemstonejewelry #instagemstone #instagems #tuscongemshow #customjewelry #malayagarnet #rhodolite #pyrope #spessartine".
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So he has another one of these amazing garnets; someone buy it!!! Gah!
Daniel O'Neil on Instagram: "|SOLD| 3.85 carat malaya garnet from Madagascar. . . . #garnet #faceting #garnetjewelry #mauve #gem #gemstones #gemstonejewelry #instagemstone #instagems #tuscongemshow #customjewelry #malayagarnet #rhodolite #pyrope #sp
261 likes, 24 comments - danoneil916 on January 19, 2022: "|SOLD| 3.85 carat malaya garnet from Madagascar. . . . #garnet #faceting #garnetjewelry #mauve #gem #gemstones #gemstonejewelry #instagemstone #instagems #tuscongemshow #customjewelry #malayagarnet #rhodolite #pyrope #spessartine".
It’s also $400 so half the price of that first one (I’m guessing bc clarity).
demantoidz
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Beautiful and LARGE tsavorite from @premiergemstones
7.63ct 7.5k
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Not a fan of the shape or I would consider it if I could pay safely & get a report.
7.63ct 7.5k
Alex Weber - in NC, USA on Instagram: "(Sold) - The nicest tsavorite I’ve ever seen! 7.63 carats of perfection from Merelani, Tanzania. This is the color you want - rich green that leans greenish blue instead of greenish yellow. VVS clarity and untr
783 likes, 22 comments - premiergemstones on January 27, 2022: "(Sold) - The nicest tsavorite I’ve ever seen! 7.63 carats of perfection from Merelani, Tanzania. This is the color you want - rich green that leans greenish blue instead of greenish yellow. VVS clarity and untreated. Perfectly...
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Beautiful and LARGE tsavorite from @premiergemstones
7.63ct 7.5k
Not a fan of the shape or I would consider it if I could pay safely & get a report.Alex Weber - in NC, USA on Instagram: "(Sold) - The nicest tsavorite I’ve ever seen! 7.63 carats of perfection from Merelani, Tanzania. This is the color you want - rich green that leans greenish blue instead of greenish yellow. VVS clarity and untr
783 likes, 22 comments - premiergemstones on January 27, 2022: "(Sold) - The nicest tsavorite I’ve ever seen! 7.63 carats of perfection from Merelani, Tanzania. This is the color you want - rich green that leans greenish blue instead of greenish yellow. VVS clarity and untreated. Perfectly...
I saw that! I almost posted here. It’s a beautiful stone.
demantoidz
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Beautiful and LARGE tsavorite from @premiergemstones
7.63ct 7.5k
Not a fan of the shape or I would consider it if I could pay safely & get a report.Alex Weber - in NC, USA on Instagram: "(Sold) - The nicest tsavorite I’ve ever seen! 7.63 carats of perfection from Merelani, Tanzania. This is the color you want - rich green that leans greenish blue instead of greenish yellow. VVS clarity and untr
783 likes, 22 comments - premiergemstones on January 27, 2022: "(Sold) - The nicest tsavorite I’ve ever seen! 7.63 carats of perfection from Merelani, Tanzania. This is the color you want - rich green that leans greenish blue instead of greenish yellow. VVS clarity and untreated. Perfectly...
looks like its sold already!
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I have never seen a honeycomb cut before! This looks really cool IMO- I’m tempted but I don’t need another project right now…
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demantoidz
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I love this translucent Japanese rhodochrosite cab, looks like candy.
Soft but I've seen this gem in pendants.
8.45ct $295
www.thegemtrader.com
Soft but I've seen this gem in pendants.
8.45ct $295
8.45 ct. Japanese Rhodochrosite Cabochon - The Gem Trader Rare Gems — The Gem Trader
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So not only am I spamming the lotto thread, but this one too!
3.10ct precision cut Madagascan lavender spinel.
1,774$ converted from 1,596€.
Not a bargain, but not easy to find especially so well cut. I wonder if it has great fire like Vietnamese ones can.
www.gemstore-24.com
3.10ct precision cut Madagascan lavender spinel.
1,774$ converted from 1,596€.
Not a bargain, but not easy to find especially so well cut. I wonder if it has great fire like Vietnamese ones can.
Spinel - 3,10 ct - GemStore24 | GemStones and Services
The product picture is approximately the same magnification as a view trough the 10x loupe.
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So not only am I spamming the lotto thread, but this one too!
3.10ct precision cut Madagascan lavender spinel.
1,774$ converted from 1,596€.
Not a bargain, but not easy to find especially so well cut. I wonder if it has great fire like Vietnamese ones can.
Spinel - 3,10 ct - GemStore24 | GemStones and Services
The product picture is approximately the same magnification as a view trough the 10x loupe.
Wow, if it really looks like that, I would say that IS a bargain! It is so rare to come across lavender spinels with that sparkle and color - especially at that size. If I was still buying, I would snap that up in a heartbeat! I am seriously tempted...
ETA: just watched their video of the stone - not quite as saturated as I anticipated.
demantoidz
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Yeah, in a world where grey spinels are selling for 200 a carat, a bit under 600 a carat for a much more desirable color is maybe not that bad. My mind still hasn't processed the spinel price increases.
And yes, you can see the grey modifier in the video. Still beautiful.
There are outdoor vids here!
G&R Handels GmbH - Feine Edelsteine aus Deutschland on Instagram: "A lavender Spinel from Madagascar. 3.10 ct Way more brilliant and dispersive than the video can show. A truly outstanding stone. #spinel #madagascar #gemstones #precisioncutgems #fa
88 likes, 7 comments - gemstore_24 on March 2, 2022: "A lavender Spinel from Madagascar. 3.10 ct Way more brilliant and dispersive than the video can show. A truly outstanding stone. #spinel #madagascar #gemstones #precisioncutgems #faceting #goldsmith #pricescope #engagementring...
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Yavorskyy is doing a small sale where all profits go to help Ukrainian people (according to the email I got).
While I don't specifically recommend anything in the sale, maybe someone will see something there they love.
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According to this IG post, book sales are included:
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While I don't specifically recommend anything in the sale, maybe someone will see something there they love.
Flash sale
Discover Precious Fine Natural Colored Gemstones by Yavorskyy. Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Spinel, Tourmaline and More. 30% Discount FLASH SALE on Selected Items now! 27 - 31 Aug 2022. All profits from this sale go to help Ukrainian people
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According to this IG post, book sales are included:
IVY Yavorskyy on Instagram: "When you are in the resource yourself, then you can help When you help, strength comes When you Want, do it NOW Send Water Send Bread or Blanket Your Help is Needed Now Kindness Will Beautify You. Love Will Save Hum
84 likes, 8 comments - yavorskyy_gems on February 28, 2022: "When you are in the resource yourself, then you can help When you help, strength comes When you Want, do it NOW Send Water Send Bread or Blanket Your Help is Needed Now Kindness Will Beautify You. Love Will Save Human All our...
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