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Nice folks too!
I'm embarrassed to consider how many stones I've bought from them over the years
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Nice folks too!
I'm embarrassed to consider how many stones I've bought from them over the years![]()
Oh really? That's awesome! Dan is so easy going too.![]()
I usually work with Jeff. I message him which stone I'm interested in and he sends me a paypal request (with the frequent flyer discount) and ships it to my address they probably have memorized![]()
Oh don't be... they're fabulous! And I don't really see many around these days, especially precision cut. Here's the listing vid, it doesn't capture the pink and blue flashes of color, unfortunately. But this thing is like a disco ball in person. Nice folks too!
I emailed Jeff, and he said “You know that these Amethyst are quite dark right?”
I emailed Jeff, and he said “You know that these Amethyst are quite dark right?”
How is the color in person? I know his cutting is pretty effective when it comes to maximizing brilliance.
Does it black out?
Good question! This material is darker than any other variety of amethyst, but the payoff is incredible. So if you're used to Uruguayan amethyst, no, his stones are not overly dark. But if you're used to the heated Brazilian or African material, this is going to be a lot deeper in tone. Amethyst, as you know, is often heated specifically to lighten it. As a result of that process, you lose any pleochroism. That's why Uruguayan material is not treated. So you sort of have to love the darker body tone to appreciate this stone. That being said, to answer your question as to whether it ever blacks out... in the middle of the room with no lighting, sure. But with any type of light source (direct or indirect sun or artificial lighting), you're treated to a delightful kaleidoscope of glittering blues and pinks.If you need me to take any particular pix or vids, let me know!
@Autumn in New England & @CBianco
THANK YOU!!!! Your perspectives are so reliably thoughtful and thorough! It’s quite amazing, really.
Here we are in a casual discussion on an informal forum, and you guys are citing references, cataloging photos in different lighting environments and offering throughly insightful (and rather extensive) reflections on the topic.
It's as astonishing as it is valuable!
Bravo!!!
… And on a very personal note, thank you. That helps put things into perspective for me.
BTW, @CBianco : your photography is as stunning as your gorgeous collection of rings. Every time I see them it reminds me of why this material is so special.
I think I just have a very weird psychological quirk related to that feint salmon color.
It definitely seems to be “me” issue than a spinel issue![]()
I am of a similar mindset on this topic. I've actually scratched up quite a few spinel rings over the years - but it never happens with corundum.I alway feel for the price one might as well buy a sapphire.
What baffles me the most is blue spinels. I understand it from a collectors perspective (owning a stone that is a different species) but from a jewellery perspective I don’t see the point. Just get a sapphire! It’s tougher!
I alway feel for the price one might as well buy a sapphire.
What baffles me the most is blue spinels. I understand it from a collectors perspective (owning a stone that is a different species) but from a jewellery perspective I don’t see the point. Just get a sapphire! It’s tougher!
Anyone have any examples of beautiful blue spinels to post? I haven’t seen even flattering pictures of nice ones.
A while back PSer @icy_jade posted this spectacular sapphire. I’ve yet to see any blue spinel match it for all the money they allegedly demand.
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Time to collect spinels…
Anyone have any examples of beautiful blue spinels to post? I haven’t seen even flattering pictures of nice ones.
A while back PSer @icy_jade posted this spectacular sapphire. I’ve yet to see any blue spinel match it for all the money they allegedly demand.
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I’ve seen them in person…and they can’t even touch that Kashmir blue.
It’s a different category, but still pales in my eyes.
Burmese material can show those impossibly blue kashmir hues too! The pricing is much better, but again, some folks love the prestige of certain origins. I've also seen Mozambican rubies that match and even rival Burmese material (that tends to be quite vivid but also pink), but they certainly don't command the same prices.
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I saw this one in person.
It was more impressive than the video, but this side-by-side comparison speaks for itself.
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…of course, that Kashmir sapphire’s price tag is likely more money than most of will even see in a single lifetime
…not that $19k/ct on that 0.78 cobalt blue ($14820 for the stone) is a more reasonable purchase by any stretch.
I do think it would make for a cute little ring if the price tag were under $500 :p