UK jeweler does not grade gems, concern?

[Carcosa]

Because it's heated, I am looking around at other options. Though this one is heated as well, it still looks beautiful:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/644...e-white?ref=landingpage_similar_listing_bot-1

What do you guys think?

 

[prs]

There's also lab created sapphires to worry about.

 

[lovedogs]

I have zero concerns about heat treatment since it's so common. But others may disagree. For me, unheated vs. heated is a difference I can't see, so I'm not willing to pay tge premium for unheated.

The one you linked from Etsy is pretty, but very dark. And that stone is also heated (see the description).

 

[voce]

Personal preference for color varies. Some of us prefer darker blues and some of us prefer lighter. I think that there's someone very important you're not involving in the decision making process, but I've said quite enough about that and will not comment or post on this thread again.

 

[chrono]

It’s blue green, not blue. Which will she prefer?

 

[Carcosa]

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I have zero concerns about heat treatment since it's so common. But others may disagree. For me, unheated vs. heated is a difference I can't see, so I'm not willing to pay tge premium for unheated.

The one you linked from Etsy is pretty, but very dark. And that stone is also heated (see the description).

Thanks again lovedogs. After a lot of twisting and turning I went for the:

In a month I will be going to a castle in a remote place at the end of the world and propose. Fingers crossed she likes the ring (but how can you not?).

 

[lovedogs]

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Thanks again lovedogs. After a lot of twisting and turning I went for the:

In a month I will be going to a castle in a remote place at the end of the world and propose. Fingers crossed she likes the ring (but how can you not?).

yay, so happy for you! I think she'll love it, especially if she liked the UK one online. This one is so much nicer and higher quality.