WTB precision cut gems

[gemhunter250]

I have been a lurker on PS for a long time and I am ready to begin collecting higher quality gems than what I currently have. During my learning here and past purchases, I realized that cut is a very important factor to me in colored stones and I would like to purchase some precision cut gems. I would like to buy the following types of gems that have been precision cut:
-Spinel (any color)
-Sapphire (any color but untreated is preferable)
-Garnet (any color as long as it is vibrant)
-Chrysoberyl

Size is not important to me, I love small and large stones equally, and I have no preferences in terms of shape.

Here is my LT listing:
http://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones/wtb-precision-cut-gems

TIA

 

[minousbijoux]

Welcome Gemhunter250! So good that you've come out of lurkdom and into the world of COLOR!!!

Since there is such a broad range of sizes, qualities and prices for the stone types you have chosen, it might be a good idea to give us an idea of your budget and a sense of priorities. For example, is there one stone you want more than others or are willing to pay more for than the others?

If I were you, and money was no object, I would look at both DB and LT and filter it by gemstones or natural stones/whatever they categorize it as and start looking at what they have. IIRC, they periodically have some unsold beauties - things get knocked off the front page and buried there so quickly that its a good idea not to dismiss those items that haven't sold, but instead take another look.

 

[minousbijoux]

For example, here is a blue sapphire cut by Jeff White:

http://loupetroop.com/listings/loose-stones-colored-gemstone/jeff-white-blue-sapphire

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure its the subject of this thread here:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/so-glad-i-kept-the-jeff-white-sapphire-its-insanely-gorg.162093/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/so-glad-i-kept-the-jeff-white-sapphire-its-insanely-gorg.162093/[/URL]

Ironically for the title, Athenaworth did not end up keeping it (yes, there was much angst on her part about selling it)!

 

[gemhunter250]

Hi Minousbijoux and thanks so much for the welcome! You posted some great advice. I will provide some updated information. I am trying to create three sets of stacking rings and I need nine stones of varying shapes, sizes, and colors. I have a preference for gems that are at least eye clean. In all honesty, I do not have a preference in terms of color, shape, or size. I am very partial to spinels and garnets but I also love sapphires and chrysoberyl, too. I was hoping to spend around $5,000 for all of the stones.