speaking about chrysoberyl...

[T L]

I've gone through some ebay listings and pulled a couple of stones that I think have the colors (without brown) and saturation that is desirable. Would you mind commenting on them? BTW- I'm just gathering info, so not worried about anyone poaching these.

1) This one seems to have the purest yellow, and the level of saturation looks pretty high.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190423537799&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

2) This one is more chartruese. But it could have the neon look.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270588873012&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

3) Nice apple green color, but lower saturation.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360286031752&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

4)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330414637989&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

According to Tan, the fourth one you posted is the best he has in stock right now, and that's what he told me. I just have not recommended it because to me, I don't see the vivid saturation like I did with my listing/video and Chrono's (I spotted hers and it was on my watch list before she bought it).

I do not recommend the other three because again, I just see either too much grey or brown. Good chrysoberyl is really hard to find. Even at the Grainger museum that has a large selection, they were all very mundane.

 

[T L]

I've gone through some ebay listings and pulled a couple of stones that I think have the colors (without brown) and saturation that is desirable. Would you mind commenting on them? BTW- I'm just gathering info, so not worried about anyone poaching these.

1) This one seems to have the purest yellow, and the level of saturation looks pretty high.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190423537799&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

2) This one is more chartruese. But it could have the neon look.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270588873012&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

3) Nice apple green color, but lower saturation.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360286031752&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

4)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330414637989&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

According to Tan, the fourth one you posted is the best he has in stock right now, and that's what he told me. I just have not recommended it, because to me, I don't see the vivid saturation like I did with my listing/video and Chrono's (I spotted hers and it was on my watch list before she bought it).

I do not recommend the other three because again, I just see either too much grey or brown. Good chrysoberyl is really hard to find. Even at the Grainger museum that has a large selection, they were all very mundane.

 

[virgoruby]

Uppy, thanks for starting a topic on chrysoberyl - I'm also in the market for a good chrysoberyl after seeing TL & Chrono's gorgeous stones.
& TL, thanks for your comments and useful information.

I'm a bit disappointed to hear that there is little or no chryso of good quality available on ebay atm...
I'm doubly disappointed, as I bought a chryso from Tan a couple of days ago - Tan did tell me that it had strong saturation with no grey/brown and was neon greenish yellow (though with 'traces of slight window'...). It didn't cost much, so I really don't have high expectations that it would blow me away, however, I do want it to be pleasing to the eye. Oh well, I'll just have to wait & see how the stone looks in person...

 

[T L]

Uppy, thanks for starting a topic on chrysoberyl - I'm also in the market for a good chrysoberyl after seeing TL & Chrono's gorgeous stones.
& TL, thanks for your comments and useful information.

I'm a bit disappointed to hear that there is little or no chryso of good quality available on ebay atm...
I'm doubly disappointed, as I bought a chryso from Tan a couple of days ago - Tan did tell me that it had strong saturation with no grey/brown and was neon greenish yellow (though with 'traces of slight window'...). It didn't cost much, so I really don't have high expectations that it would blow me away, however, I do want it to be pleasing to the eye. Oh well, I'll just have to wait & see how the stone looks in person...

You're welcome Vigoruby,
Please let us know how you like your chrysoberyl when you get it. Do you have a vendor picture to share with us in the meantime?

 

[chictomato]

I just wanna share with u gals that I saw this really bright and yellow oval Chrysoberyl in the jewel show. It is 5.21 carat. Well-cut. asking at sgd 600 (approx US450). I think that its really pretty, but its a little pricey to me. Hmm.. my handphone ran out of batt, so I didn't manage to get a snap of it. But I did get the contact from the seller Sorry for the threadjack I was wondering if it is ridiculous paying for US 450 for a quality 5.2 carat, native cut Chrysoberyl? I think I can get a untreated yellow sapphire (of a smaller carat weight) around the same price too.

 

[T L]

I just wanna share with u gals that I saw this really bright and yellow oval Chrysoberyl in the jewel show. It is 5.21 carat. Well-cut. asking at sgd 600 (approx US450). I think that its really pretty, but its a little pricey to me. Hmm.. my handphone ran out of batt, so I didn't manage to get a snap of it. But I did get the contact from the seller Sorry for the threadjack I was wondering if it is if its ridiculous paying for US 450 for a quality 5.2 carat, native cut Chrysoberyl? I think I can get a untreated yellow sapphire (of a smaller carat weight) around the same price too.

Buy it, that's super cheap if that is the whole price of the stone. Chrysoberyl gets very expensive above 4 carats too. An unheated yellow sapphire the same color would cost at least that much PER CARAT. Just make sure it's not some other stone, but in fact, a real chrysoberyl. We need pics!

I was at a gem show recently, and did not see one single faceted yellow chrysoberyl. I saw some corpse colored vanadium ones, but that was it.

 

[chictomato]

Hi Tl! I will try to request a pict from the seller, hopefully its still available. Shall keep u gals update!

 

[T L]

Uppy,
Here's a screen capture of the pavillion views of my stone (to the right) and that stone (to the left). Do you see what I'm talking about? I see more grey in the stone on the left, although it might be nice in person. Of course I'm relying on a video, but that is what I see if the videos were made with equal settings.

 

[virgoruby]

Uppy, thanks for starting a topic on chrysoberyl - I'm also in the market for a good chrysoberyl after seeing TL & Chrono's gorgeous stones.
& TL, thanks for your comments and useful information.

I'm a bit disappointed to hear that there is little or no chryso of good quality available on ebay atm...
I'm doubly disappointed, as I bought a chryso from Tan a couple of days ago - Tan did tell me that it had strong saturation with no grey/brown and was neon greenish yellow (though with 'traces of slight window'...). It didn't cost much, so I really don't have high expectations that it would blow me away, however, I do want it to be pleasing to the eye. Oh well, I'll just have to wait & see how the stone looks in person...

You're welcome Vigoruby,
Please let us know how you like your chrysoberyl when you get it. Do you have a vendor picture to share with us in the meantime?

Yes, of course. Here is a screen capture of the stone in question.
As you can see, it has a wonky cut & I'm sure it's got more than 'traces of slight window' as Tan put it; however, what do you think of the colour? Compared to your (TL's) neon chryso, it looks a bit 'muddy' - is that because of grey/brown modifier? I would love to hear your honest opinion. Thanks!

 

[T L]

Vigor,
Since you asked for my honest opinion, I see brown in it. You might love it in person though. Let me know what you think when you get it.

Here's more of a table,crown view of my chrysoberyl with the one that Uppy is considering. I'm not loving that gem, but it's a pretty stone. Not every gem in the world can be top top vivid, who even knows if my chrysoberyl is since I've not had much experience with them.

 

[T L]

Here is another screen capture of a 1 carat chrysoberyl I won on auction before I bought the 3 carat. It is also a neon stone, very bright, just in case people want to compare. After I got this gem, I immediately bought the 3 carat. The cutting is awful, and there's a window, but the color is just something else.

 

[virgoruby]

Thanks TL. It was modestly priced at USD65, so I'm not too devastated by your 'brown' comment , though I hope it looks okay IRL. If I absolutely can't stand it, I guess I can return it..

And thanks for posting lots of pics to compare - they are a great way of studying colour/vendor pics.

 

[Arkteia]

Uppy - I can not comment on the last one because I shall not spend so much $$ on a chrysoberyl, but from my experience, "lemon" ones are lacking in saturation.

 

[Upgradable]

Thanks everyone. I'm excited to be learning about a new stone!

 

[packrat]

Get one Uppy! You will looove it!

I'm starting to think that the payment I sent to Michael might end up being diverted towards a new one.

 

[chrono]

ChicTomato,
If the chrysoberyl is truly bright yellow and well saturated, USD$450 is a very good price for an over 5 ct stone. I don’t think I’ve seen an untreated yellow sapphire with a pure yellow hue and strong saturation unless one is willing to spend a fortune.

Chryso1: Looks to be dispersive but there is definitely some brown in it. However, for the price, it might be worth it.
Chryso2: Reminds me of my own with the green modifier. Yes, it has minor cutting issues but also has the potential be to look nice IRL.
Chryso3: More on the green side and not eye popping in saturation though.
Chryso4: It has the size but the saturation could be better. I might forgive it though if it has a higher crown. With a lower crown, it may not play up the brilliance and luster chrysoberyl normally show.

 

[chrono]

I wanted to also add that it will be helpful if some of those stones included a side view to see the body colour and a video to see how it reacts as opposed to a static picture.

 

[Upgradable]

Tan's videos are another big plus in his business model. I know that I'm much more willing to take a chance on a stone when I can get a glimpse of its performance through the video clip.

I've decided to take a chance on the second stone. I hope that getting one in my hand can help me be discerning with further choices.

 

[chictomato]

Hi all, just wanna share the update, my above mentioned 5.2 carats Chrysoberyl is SOLD

 

[T L]

Bummer, sorry to hear that Chictomato!

Maybe he can get another???

 

[chictomato]

Hi TL! He said that the stocks were from his friend in Sri Lanka, the others in the parcel are rather 'windowed' Anyway, I have settled for Barry's Chysoberyl 1919, love his cut and the SALE hopefully its bright with no brown IRL, I will certainly post some photos when it arrived. OK Uppy, enough of the threadjack hope you'll find a Chrysoberyl that you like soon!