Will this sapphire be too dark?

[Snowdrop13]

I’m looking for a stone for a RHR project. Initially I was swept up with enthusiasm for a Jedi spinel, but I don’t really wear much red or bright pink so not sure if that would be a wise purchase. I spotted this sapphire, which is a nice size and unheated. I’m just a bit worried it might be really dark when set. Any advice?

 

[voce]

I'd have the same reservations as you. This sapphire is for somebody who loves a deep purple, so if you don't love it, then don't but I've.

 

[Snowdrop13]

I'd have the same reservations as you. This sapphire is for somebody who loves a deep purple, so if you don't love it, then don't but I've.

It says in the description it’s not dark but I’m not sure! I think I’ll pass and wait for something else to come along. So hard buying these things online.

 

[Bron357]

The deeper vivid purple sapphires are lovely and look fabulous in good light but inside at night time they can look almost black.

 

[dk168]

It says in the description it’s not dark but I’m not sure! I think I’ll pass and wait for something else to come along. So hard buying these things online.

Are you open to commissioning/custom cutting?

I know Jeff White has a vast inventory of Sapphire roughs in different colours, and may have something suitable.

With any type of CS, what I normally do is to trawl his sold gemstone galleries, find a pic of the colour that I like and ask him if he has something suitable within my budget etc...

DK

 

[Snowdrop13]

Are you open to commissioning/custom cutting?

I know Jeff White has a vast inventory of Sapphire roughs in different colours, and may have something suitable.

With any type of CS, what I normally do is to trawl his sold gemstone galleries, find a pic of the colour that I like and ask him if he has something suitable within my budget etc...

DK

Gosh, I’m not sure I’d be brave enough! That is a really interesting idea, though, and good advice. I’ll have a look at his site.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

The deeper vivid purple sapphires are lovely and look fabulous in good light but inside at night time they can look almost black.

As the owner of a too dark saphire ring this puts me off

 

[Arcadian]

You have to think about the environment it will be worn in. IMO its medium-dark. I live in a ridiculously sunny area so I would consider it because its such a pretty deep purple. However if you do not, and if you're inside a lot without artificial lighting you should look to get something in the med/med realm.

 

[Snowdrop13]

You have to think about the environment it will be worn in. IMO its medium-dark. I live in a ridiculously sunny area so I would consider it because its such a pretty deep purple. However if you do not, and if you're inside a lot without artificial lighting you should look to get something in the med/med realm.

It is a pretty colour, I agree! But you’re right, I live in a non sunny, often overcast place so I don’t think this stone is right for me.