what do you think of this stone?

[Arkteia]

http://www.swalagemtraders.com/search-g ... rom=search

I do not know how to appraise the colors of sapphires in Eric's website, or any website for this matter. That's why I am asking.

Am I having bad luck with sapphires or are they hard to find? I have looked at so many and finally came to a conclusion that the one I bought from Gary Braun has the color that is most appealing. It looks great in daytime, unfortunately, since it is violet-blue B5/B6 closer to B6 it has some inky quality with my evening light, but I have compared it with lots of other stones, at B&M stores, everywhere, under flattering lights... Did not find anything better. Unfortunately, the stone has many drawbacks. I bought a bigger one, probably could not do any better, and still can not find that only... Are they simply hard to find? Or is it my color preference?

 

[baby nurse]

I wasn't able to access your link, crasru.

 

[Arkteia]

http://www.swalagemtraders.com/search-gems/results.php

the second one

 

[Arcadian]

is it the 1.42ct?

The search didn't work (just took me to a screen that said not to use that) do you have the direct page link by chance?

-A

 

[Arkteia]

Yes, it is the 1.42-ct. one. Sorry for the link, it works for me. It is page one if you search for "sapphires and fancy sapphires", the second one from the top. Eric mention they had to photoshop it, and I do have some problem reading images at some websites (not everything on MC works for me). As I mentioned, I have no opinion. It is unheated, though.

 

[RockHugger]

I see some nasty feather inclusions at 10-11 o clock.