Somebody's Gotta Buy This Stone!

[lovedogs]

Oooooo I am so tempted by these!!!

Jedi Spinel 0.61 ct / 2 pcs

Stone type: Spinel Weight: 0.61 ct / 2 pcsColor: RedDimension: 3.97 x 3.30 x 2.68 mm, 3.95 x 3.22 x 2.71 mmShape & Cut: Octagonal, Yavorskyy cut Treatment: Unheated and Untreated (No Indications Observed)Refractive Index: 1.712-1.782 Hardness: 7.5-8Specific Gravity: 3.6Optical properties...

yavorskyy.com

 

[demantoidz]

Oooooo I am so tempted by these!!!

Jedi Spinel 0.61 ct / 2 pcs

Stone type: Spinel Weight: 0.61 ct / 2 pcsColor: RedDimension: 3.97 x 3.30 x 2.68 mm, 3.95 x 3.22 x 2.71 mmShape & Cut: Octagonal, Yavorskyy cut Treatment: Unheated and Untreated (No Indications Observed)Refractive Index: 1.712-1.782 Hardness: 7.5-8Specific Gravity: 3.6Optical properties...

yavorskyy.com

Those were also my favorites from the sale. Its a win-win that the profits go to Ukrainian people in need.
I think every now and then they add something to the sale, since I don't remember seeing the pear tsav or pink garnet the other day, but maybe I'm remembering wrong.

 

[prs]

A 10.4ct hot pink tourmaline pear. The color and shape are fabulous, but it is the most included gemstone we have ever seen. I had the opportunity to buy it at auction but dropped out when the bidding hit $1,100. The inclusions were too visible for a ring, but it would likely have made a gorgeous pendant. I'm kind of regretting my decision.

 

[thomas21]

nice and good post from you

 

[demantoidz]

Finewater posted several new stones. Those two small sapphires should sell fast.

New gemstones at Finewater Gems

New gemstones at Finewater Gems

www.finewatergems.com

That Mali garnet is lovely.
I really want one of these but they are always too small or very brown. This is almost 3 carats in a nice color. I would enjoy the greenish shift he mentions it has in outdoor light.

 

[Mreader]

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

260 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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@blingmeupscotty I know you got this stone but can’t find where you talked about it! I just wondered if you have still resisted temptation and haven’t opened it.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

A 10.4ct hot pink tourmaline pear. The color and shape are fabulous, but it is the most included gemstone we have ever seen. I had the opportunity to buy it at auction but dropped out when the bidding hit $1,100. The inclusions were too visible for a ring, but it would likely have made a gorgeous pendant. I'm kind of regretting my decision.

Just fyi but I bought a hot pink tourmaline with inclusions and it is glorious in person. That bright pink just gets pushed out by the inclusions. I'm proudly mounting mine in a ring, *inclusions be damned* because the color is SO good!

 

[Mreader]

Just fyi but I bought a hot pink tourmaline with inclusions and it is glorious in person. That bright pink just gets pushed out by the inclusions. I'm proudly mounting mine in a ring, *inclusions be damned* because the color is SO good!

That is beautiful!

 

[prs]

Just fyi but I bought a hot pink tourmaline with inclusions and it is glorious in person. That bright pink just gets pushed out by the inclusions. I'm proudly mounting mine in a ring, *inclusions be damned* because the color is SO good!

We need pics!!

Just fyi we would have bought this one if it had been small enough for a ring! DW already has her fair share of pendants including the hot pink ringdant, and she was wondering if she really needed another hot pink one. When the auction bidding got high enough to be painful, we very reluctantly gave up.

For sure this tourmaline was glorious too. The color was so gobsmackingly vivid it overwhelmed the inclusions.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

We need pics!!

Just fyi we would have bought this one if it had been small enough for a ring! DW already has her fair share of pendants including the hot pink ringdant, and she was wondering if she really needed another hot pink one. When the auction bidding got high enough to be painful, we very reluctantly gave up.

For sure this tourmaline was glorious too. The color was so gobsmackingly vivid it overwhelmed the inclusions.

I haven't shared this much as it's being remade with new sidestones, but the pink is out if this world!

 

[prs]

I haven't shared this much as it's being remade with new sidestones, but the pink is out if this world!

Wow, Wow. Wow that's the sister/brother of the one we almost purchased, I bet they came from the same rough. You have the most exquisite taste!

We were saving our money for a zircon. Can you believe we don't have a single zircon! Unlike someone not too far from here who has one of the world's greatest collections.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Wow, Wow. Wow that's the sister/brother of the one we almost purchased, I bet they came from the same rough. You have the most exquisite taste!

We were saving our money for a zircon. Can you believe we don't have a single zircon! Unlike someone not too far from here who has one of the world's greatest collections.

Thank you sir!

Zircon is my favorite gem. They are so lively and beautiful. And they are not as expensive a some gems- so its easy to grow a collection in all the colors. I might suggest you have Jeff White cut a custom one for you! I hope you'll share when you find one, I know it'll be phenomenal!

 

[blingmeupscotty]

@blingmeupscotty I know you got this stone but can’t find where you talked about it! I just wondered if you have still resisted temptation and haven’t opened it.

It is literally IN the closet taped up. I have NOT. We are sticking to our Christmas goals! It is on the shelf, unopened. I have NO idea what that beauty looks like.

 

[blingmeupscotty]

Thank you sir!

Zircon is my favorite gem. They are so lively and beautiful. And they are not as expensive a some gems- so its easy to grow a collection in all the colors. I might suggest you have Jeff White cut a custom one for you! I hope you'll share when you find one, I know it'll be phenomenal!

Have you seen the Zircons on IG? [the devils shopping ground as I call it]???? omg.. Vintage setting WITH the zircons?!? I saw maven lane post one the other day.. I had no words. ALL of them are so gorgeous.

 

[Mjay]

This one speaks to me but I’m not a fan of purple and have no need for it. Thought I’d share! https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cblltw5r_KC/?utm_medium=copy_link

 

[blingmeupscotty]

This one speaks to me but I’m not a fan of purple and have no need for it. Thought I’d share! https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cblltw5r_KC/?utm_medium=copy_link

Why... just why??? omg..STOP IT! #faints

 

[demantoidz]

@NKOTB
Reminds me of the spinel you posted in the missed purchases thread

Young on Instagram: "5.03 cts spinel from Tanzania. #topgems #raregems #neoncolors #spinelli #topgems #raregems #neoncolors #spinelli #colo9 #spinelcollector #jewelry #highqualitygemstone #preciousstones #collector #spinelcollector #spinellover #s

130 likes, 5 comments - stellamarisgems2 on March 26, 2022: "5.03 cts spinel from Tanzania. #topgems #raregems #neoncolors #spinelli #topgems #raregems #neoncolors #spinelli #colo9 #spinelcollector #jewelry #highqualitygemstone #preciousstones #collector #spinelcollector #spinellover...

www.instagram.com

 

[NKOTB]

@NKOTB
Reminds me of the spinel you posted in the missed purchases thread

Young on Instagram: "5.03 cts spinel from Tanzania. #topgems #raregems #neoncolors #spinelli #topgems #raregems #neoncolors #spinelli #colo9 #spinelcollector #jewelry #highqualitygemstone #preciousstones #collector #spinelcollector #spinellover #s

130 likes, 5 comments - stellamarisgems2 on March 26, 2022: "5.03 cts spinel from Tanzania. #topgems #raregems #neoncolors #spinelli #topgems #raregems #neoncolors #spinelli #colo9 #spinelcollector #jewelry #highqualitygemstone #preciousstones #collector #spinelcollector #spinellover...

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Beautiful! Bet it’s over 1000 bucks, though (which was the price of the one I posted). At 5 cts, this one might belong in the lottery version of this thread! Lol

 

[JewelledEscalators]

If this thread title was revised to "Somebody's gotta buy me this stone!", I would totally relate

 

[demantoidz]

I am hesitant to post this because I am not great at gauging setting value, so let me know if this is not a reasonable deal. I really like the center stone though.

7.75ct spessartite (12x10) in a ring with 2cttw of diamonds
$5850

Mandarin Garnet 7.75 ct Yellow and White Diamond Ring 18 kt GL - Litnon

 

[demantoidz]

More orange.
This must be the same ring as this one from @OTL's thread, right?

3.9ct Mexican fire opal ring

I am loving this fire opal ring lately. Center mexican fire opal is 3.9ct, set in platinum. It's a really heavy ring, but pretty comfy. Definitely the best fire opal cabochon I have seen. Fire opal is very stable and should value more IMHO. It's not easy to find good cabochon with such color...

www.pricescope.com

The owner of the store also goes by OTL (https://www.etsy.com/people/OTLOTL)

3.9ct fire opal set in a ring.
$3850

3.9ct World Class Neon Orange Full Color Mexican Fire Opal Platinum Diamond Ring - Etsy

This Statement Rings item by CDGEMSTONE has 39 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Canada. Listed on Jul 29, 2024

www.etsy.com

https://imgur.com/a/wnyXoZg

 

[Mreader]

I don’t know how much this will cost because it’s being sent to GIA but I know there are a lot of pariba lovers out there

 

[emmy12]

Someone with deep pockets inquire about this sexy sexy sexy black Opal. I cannot.... The flashes of colour that emerge from the inky black depths on the lower right. Then Sooooo mesmerizing. This is a must-watch.

Where are the black opal lovers? @Neptune do you need an opal for your ring collection? This would play so well with all your CS.... I'm seeing black rhodium plated white diamond halo (upside down stud halo? *So metal*)

Joel Price on Instagram: "There’s black opal, then there’s Black Opal. This is the latter. Pulling out some special ones for Singapore next week ."

2,726 likes, 82 comments - joelpriceopals on September 16, 2022: "There’s black opal, then there’s Black Opal. This is the latter. Pulling out some special ones for Singapore next week .".

www.instagram.com

 

[Mreader]

Pretty :

Tandi Hufnagel on Instagram: "On Hold Muzo Emerald You know I love hearts - and they are not an easy cut to find! This is the only emerald heart I brought back from the shows. Super tempted to keep it myself, so if it doesn’t sell that’s ok lol It

229 likes, 8 comments - desertrose_gems on September 16, 2022: "On Hold Muzo Emerald You know I love hearts - and they are not an easy cut to find! This is the only emerald heart I brought back from the shows. Super tempted to keep it myself, so if it doesn’t sell that’s ok lol It’s 1.16cts...

www.instagram.com

 

[Mreader]

Pretty :

Tandi Hufnagel on Instagram: "On Hold Muzo Emerald You know I love hearts - and they are not an easy cut to find! This is the only emerald heart I brought back from the shows. Super tempted to keep it myself, so if it doesn’t sell that’s ok lol It

229 likes, 8 comments - desertrose_gems on September 16, 2022: "On Hold Muzo Emerald You know I love hearts - and they are not an easy cut to find! This is the only emerald heart I brought back from the shows. Super tempted to keep it myself, so if it doesn’t sell that’s ok lol It’s 1.16cts...

www.instagram.com

@Rfisher I saw you loved this post it made me think about your cab heart. Even though this is not a cab. It’s so pretty. @mrs-b were you interested in an emerald heart? Maybe I’m making that up - I can’t remember.

 

[distracts]

This Simon G. sapphire ring on TRR - size 6, 18k, $3,495.00 and really lovely looking. I love how the sapphire is just a blue drop perfectly cradled in the head. The ONLY reason I haven't bought it is that I'm allergic to nickel and can't wear white gold! But maybe someone lurking on this thread will take it home and post more pics for us.

https://www.therealreal.com/products/jewelry/rings/cocktail-ring/simon-g-18k-3-97ct-star-sapphire-diamond-ring-gboqf

 

[lovedogs]

Resurrecting this thread (appropriate phrase given the stone) to post this.

I don't know what the F I'd do with this, but I gasped audibly when I saw the IG post. I'm obsessed w the Phoenix and this encapsulates that imagery to me.

Original IG post:

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Vendor sent me an indoor pic and it's equally epic.


It's just sooooo cool!!!

 

[lovedogs]

@musicloveranthony you seem creative! What the heck does one do with this? Would I even wear it, or is it a waste of $$? It's over 2k so not cheap. Ugh.

 

[SparklieBug]

Love that "phoenix", @lovedogs! I'd be tempted to treat it like an intaglio and make a pendant in rich gold. I've been obsessing about intaglios lately, though...

 

[musicloveranthony]

@musicloveranthony you seem creative! What the heck does one do with this? Would I even wear it, or is it a waste of $$? It's over 2k so not cheap. Ugh.

It's really darn cool - but I feel like it's REALLY expensive at that price! I think most cutters would have called that a throwaway stone Since it's so hard,I think it would look neat in something like this https://commonera.com/products/true-heirloom-ring. Makes me think of an ancient intaglio