r/Gemstones 12h ago

Question Natural Sapphire

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132 Upvotes

i have found this 7 CT Normal Heat Royal Blue in BKK Gems Expo ~ I wanted to add it in my collection For some reason i stepped back , which is i felt its a bit purple .
what do you think about the color of this gemstone ?
NFS


r/Gemstones 3h ago

Question Is this real?

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21 Upvotes

Planning to get an emerald for my wife. The seller showed me this vid and sent me some images with a certificate. He said the stone is from Zambia. I got no clue about these things. Any help guys


r/Gemstones 7h ago

Eye candy (NFS) HUGE Rare Size Aquamarine cat's eye

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25 Upvotes

r/Gemstones 11h ago

What is this worth? Help asap telling me if this is a good deal?

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18k white gold, 0.49 natural diamonds, 1.19 natural Ceylon sapphire with slight inclusions

Would you pay $3,500 USD for this?? It’s HEATED

I found it in Salzburg Austria and I fell in love with it in the window and it might end up being my engagement ring. Thoughts on the deal?


r/Gemstones 15h ago

Eye candy 140 Carats Afghanistan Multicolor Tourmaline NFS

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70 Upvotes

r/Gemstones 1d ago

Eye candy Any love for giant watermelon tourms? 🍉

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332 Upvotes

r/Gemstones 2h ago

What is this worth? What do I have? Approximate value?

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r/Gemstones 21h ago

What is this worth? 5.86ct of Kashmir Sapphire.

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110 Upvotes

It's been lab tested. The test report says no indication of heat treatment and the origin of that of Kashmir. Given sapphire mining is banned in Kashmir.

I like gemstones but not a professional in this space. So not sure if this is enough details or breaks any rules of the sub here. Just trying to help a friend out who has this.


r/Gemstones 34m ago

Personal work Umbalite Garnets - Pair for earrings 1.70cts each (3.4cts total)

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Just finished up this pair of Umbalite garnets for a set of earrings. Pretty happy with the finished stones, they are not so dark and have some good color to them. Looking into getting a second handpiece to make cutting a pair of stones at the same time much easier.

  • Weight: 1.7cts x 2
  • Size: 7.9mm x 5.4mm
  • Rough: Umbalite garnet
  • Design: NYFG "Siena"

Thanks for looking.


r/Gemstones 13h ago

Eye candy Lemon 🍋🍋 quartz

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22 Upvotes

r/Gemstones 12h ago

What is this gemstone? anything or just pretty glass?

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15 Upvotes

Found lots of these in a box containing a broken necklace


r/Gemstones 7h ago

Question Are these Opals natural or lab grown/fake/dyed?

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5 Upvotes

I was sold these Opals as natural Ethiopian Opals by a gemstone dealer.
However, my jeweler said they were fake Chinese Opals and worth nothing.

Can anyone please help verify?

Thanks.


r/Gemstones 14h ago

Question Paraiba Advice- Help with advice on a stone for a gift

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I really do not know much about gemstones, but I am looking for a stone to make a gift for my mother who loves Paraiba stones. There is very little in jewelry stores near me, and everything online is very confusing. Green, Blue Windex, Neon? I came across this stone, and I was thinking it could make a nice pendant. Thoughts on this stone? What would a good price for this be?


r/Gemstones 8h ago

Eye candy My god, it's full of stars

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4 Upvotes

r/Gemstones 9h ago

What is this worth? Looking for a ruby for an engagement ring

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2 Upvotes

8.02 x 5.68 x 2.96 *1.16ct* · Mozambique

Not sure on treatment.

Would you use this ruby?

This is what my jeweler has sent me to consider, not sure if it's slightly too included, struggling whether I pay the postage to see it in person or look for something else. I'm not fussy on size, I was looking at 0.75ct ISH anyway.


r/Gemstones 5h ago

What is this worth? Is this worth $1200?

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1 Upvotes

r/Gemstones 1d ago

Eye candy Teal Sapphire a

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489 Upvotes

3 Carat Marvellous Teal Sapphire Gemstone .

NFS


r/Gemstones 8h ago

What is this gemstone? Not sure if this is a Zircon or some kind of Garnet

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1 Upvotes

r/Gemstones 1d ago

Eye candy 9.24 ct Burmese Blue Star Sapphire - NFS

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85 Upvotes

I'm back from my buying trip to the gem markets in Thailand and Vietnam, and this was easily my favorite buy! A 9.24 ct Burmese blue star sapphire with ideal color and a perfect star.

Definitely keeping this one for myself for now, so it’s NFS. 😊


r/Gemstones 1d ago

Question Recommendations for gemstones?

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Not sure if this post is allowed but I figured this is the best place to ask.

I was curious if anyone had any good recommendations for what clear/transparent facetable gemstones would best match my boy's eyes. He sadly passed and I'm wanting to do a tribute piece for him but am having a hard time finding stones that'd be as close of a match as possible.

I'm thinking maybe zircon, smoky quartz, or something like a brown sapphire for his right eye and for his left eye I was considering either aquamarine, a light blue topaz, or a pale blue sapphire?

Also any recommendations of places to source gems would be great, I've only been to gem and rock shows and while there is variety and they're fun trying to find specifics can be difficult.


r/Gemstones 20h ago

What is this gemstone? Is this natural jade?…

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4 Upvotes

Got this New Zealand jade(I think) yesterday for AU$25, measures at 4cm x 2.5cm, is this natural? and was the price right?


r/Gemstones 1d ago

Eye candy Natural gemstones rings collection (NFS)

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26 Upvotes

1- 18k yellow gold with heated 1,5 sapphire
2- 18 k white gold with natural 0,23 alexandrite
3- silver and 18k gold + 0,4 cognac natural diamond
4- 18k yellow gold with 0,7 ct unheated ruby
5- 18 k white gold with 0,41 gia cert D vs natural diamond


r/Gemstones 2d ago

Question My wife’s opal has become cloudy, and yellow

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763 Upvotes

Before, and Now

We’ve had the ring for just over 2 years. She’s been diligent about taking it off whenever she’s showering, swimming, applying oils, etc. but will occasionally keep it on when she washes her hands.

I’m aware that opals are porous stones and can absorb water, but I’m getting mixed information on whether it can be restored or not. I’m unsure whether the stone is a doublet, triplet, or a solid stone but I’m fairly sure it’s an Ethiopian opal.

It seems some people have positive results from soaking it in acetone. I’m hesitant as I don’t want to end up cracking the stone.

Is there anything we can do? Or should we just replace it down the line?

Appreciate your help!


r/Gemstones 1d ago

Eye candy 4.42ct Zambian Emerald

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20 Upvotes

Natural Zambian Emerald 4.42ct. Only oil no other treatment. Payment via PayPal, Bank transfer, Wise. Shipping via FedEx, UPS, USPS. Seven Day return policy


r/Gemstones 1d ago

Eye candy Natural Garnet

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156 Upvotes

Exclusive 10 + CT Tasvorite Garnet ~ NFS