u/throwawayyipee

I'm actually wondering about the stone.

Made in 40s/50s Germany. 585 gold and real diamonds. I've tried researching and have been told aquamarine, blue topaz, blue spinel and synthetic blue spinel. It's pretty freaking big. (Like over 20 carats big). Do you think this is worth sending in to find out for sure? I'm gonna include another ring in pics just to try to demonstrate size. The small one is i believe 12 carats. Anyone have advice on what to look for to tell exactly what it is?

Hey. I'm pretty new to the gemstone world but I'm trying to learn as fast as I can! I purchased some red beryl and I'm wondering if it can be faceted if it's included? I have two pieces. Part of one has what looks like a "gemmy" piece. But it's VERY small. The pieces were mined here in Utah and confirmed red beryl by the BYU geological dept. I was told the GIA won't take specimens unless it goes through one of their accounts. And the fee would be HIGH.

1. Can red beryl that has major inclusion be faceted? I'd like to make a ring if so.

2. Are these worth more as specimens?

3. Any idea on value?

Adding multiple pics of both specimens. Please be gentle as I'm trying to learn and read everthing I can to educate myself.