Help with sapphire ring--heat or no heat

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#106
limom said:
I agree about the prongs on those rings. They look weird.
My jeweler persuaded me to buy a Tourmaline set in platinum as a cocktail ring as it is much more affordable and less fragile.
However, it does not compare in any ways to the beauty of a good emerald, imho.
The Ethiopian emerald posted in this thread is really, really pretty, imho.
I read somewhere that there is a mine in the USA. I might start prospecting as a hobby :lol:
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There is! The emeralds are very small, and not super high quality, but it will be your special emerald! If you live nearby, that would be a super fun thing to do!
Go Mining At Emerald Hollow Mine In Hiddenite, NC
 
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And speaking of the USA, Montana sapphires are also only found in the USA. They are smaller then Ceylon sapphires, and the blue shade is lighter than the classic medium blue shade. They also come in many other colors (e.g. pink, yellow). Montana sapphires, unlike NC emeralds, are pricey per carat. Most are small in size (e.g. 1-3 carats), but there is a huge following among collectors to own Montana sapphires even though most stones are on the small size. When I say small, I say small for us here on this thread who seem to like stones of 5ct or more. But a 1ct stone is beautiful in itself.

There are several online vendors, but here is one as an example so you can browse. This website sells set jewelry as well as loose stones: The Natural Sapphire Company - Sapphire Rings & Jewelry Since 1939

So you can visualize the beautiful range of sapphires... here is the Conchita Sapphire Butterfly, made up of all Montana sapphires. You can see all the beautiful colors in their full glory: Conchita Montana Sapphire Butterfly - Smithsonian Institution (si.edu)
 
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Ok... so... I wanted to test my emerald picking skills as I thought the Heyman emerald looked Zambian to me (too much blue/grey) and not Colombian. I emailed them, and they just confirmed back it is from Zambia, minor oil treatment. So... we didn’t want that $90K Zambian stone anyway! :biggrin:

Joking aside, while Colombian emeralds are gorgeous, large fine Colombian emeralds can get pricey as others have also said. There are cheaper emeralds such as Zambian and Brazilian. If you don’t care about country of origin, the Brazilian emeralds are worth a look. They are quite beautiful.
 
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I want to share one more post and then I’ll zip it (you can tell I love colored gemstones :smile:).

It seems some here may also be interested in colored gemstones, so I wanted to share. This was my first book on gemstones, and it helped me a great deal when purchasing. I bought the first edition when it came out. I also have this second edition, and it has been updated with new info. Definitely recommend.

Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones https://www.amazon.com/dp/0972822321/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7ZY2EAPTGKKWCQ7AWVHF
 
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#113
Rockerchic said:
@LiLMom, i have no idea but this little stone is supposed to be Colombian.. and highest quality. It is about the size of the stone in my tsav ring which looks very petite next to the sapphire. ...And it is alot of money. If this is the standard i"ll be waiting a long time for my emerald ring. :smile: $61k
www.gemsny.com

GIA Certified Untreated 1.80 cts. Emerald Cut Emerald

www.gemsny.com www.gemsny.com
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I will be waiting with you.:lol:
At this price, you could possibly go to Colombia, get a stone+vacation, Imo.
Also I would think an experienced person could find a ring at auction for much less.
 
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#118
BigAkoya said:
And speaking of the USA, Montana sapphires are also only found in the USA. They are smaller then Ceylon sapphires, and the blue shade is lighter than the classic medium blue shade. They also come in many other colors (e.g. pink, yellow). Montana sapphires, unlike NC emeralds, are pricey per carat. Most are small in size (e.g. 1-3 carats), but there is a huge following among collectors to own Montana sapphires even though most stones are on the small size. When I say small, I say small for us here on this thread who seem to like stones of 5ct or more. But a 1ct stone is beautiful in itself.

There are several online vendors, but here is one as an example so you can browse. This website sells set jewelry as well as loose stones: The Natural Sapphire Company - Sapphire Rings & Jewelry Since 1939

So you can visualize the beautiful range of sapphires... here is the Conchita Sapphire Butterfly, made up of all Montana sapphires. You can see all the beautiful colors in their full glory: Conchita Montana Sapphire Butterfly - Smithsonian Institution (si.edu)
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I know this thread is old, but have you purchased a stone from The Natural Sapphire Company?
 
#119
LizzieBennett said:
I know this thread is old, but have you purchased a stone from The Natural Sapphire Company?
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Hi! No, I have not purchased from them. If you do get a stone of significant value, I would personally send it in to get the stone certified once the stone is in your possession. I would suggest this for any stone of value you purchase, regardless if it already comes with a cert.

Good luck to you!
 
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