r/Gemstone_lovers

I have been wondering for a long time. Google says it's probably aquamarine or blue spinel. What do you guys think?

I recently bought a sapphire ring yellow gold 18K with 0,59 Diamond pave.

UV test under SW lamp shows strong red fluorescence, consistent with chromium-rich pink sapphire.

Did I overpay, underpay, or pay fair market price? Any insights on the Pink-Purple color designation by GIA.

Cert photos and ring photos attached.

Thanky you in advance.

Find it fascinating to compare the appearance of a traditional Burmese Ruby with one from Mozambique. The Burmese Ruby on top has a vivid bright red glow and noticeable cloud which is common for Burmese gemstones. The Mozambique Ruby also has a very nice colour but the red tends to be slightly darker and a little orange-brown in appearance while having excellent clarity. Personally I love the Burmese Ruby more with its pure red colour though it’s clarity and cut is not as ideal as the other Ruby 😊

I want to buy the whole lot and seller is asking for $650/carat. What do you guys think? Go for it?

I inherited this bracelet from my late grandmother and would love to learn more about it. I really love and I wear it for special ocasions. It appears to be an Art Deco piece with platinum on the front and yellow gold on the back, set with diamonds and an emerald. No marks on it, however a jeweler has already confirmed that it is made of platinum and 18k yellow gold, and that the stones are genuine precious stones.

The craftsmanship looks very detailed and delicate. I’m curious about:
Approximate age/period. Whether it looks authentic Art Deco. Possible value range
Whether it would be worth getting certified/appraised and by whom (GIA, local jeweler, etc.)
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Saw this Padparadcha at a gemstone shop in Singapore (Yala Gems). GRS type 1 Padparadcha Good to buy?

Hi all,

Anyone got an ID on these stones?

Finally found a specimen, definitely not one thats common or easy to find as the species tends to only form tiny crystals. This one comes out of a some what recent find in Afghanistan.​

I recently acquired this tie pin, it's 9ct gold assayed Birmingham 1992 and made by Payton Pepper & Co of Vyse Street.

There is a small turquoise set in the centre.

My question is, what is the main stone?

It is stone, not a cameo shell, though the colours are similar. My best guess is carnelian agate but I'm hoping for suggestions from those more knowledgeable.

Thank you.

Are they small emeralds?

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Hello,

I’ve been carrying around a gemstone for 3 decades and I’ve always been curious about its nature. I have taken it to a few jewelers and some have said it’s natural and some have said it’s not so idk what to do as far as spending the money to get it appraised. I found the stone in a mangled, solid gold, man’s ring in a plot of land, that was recently plowed for construction. It served as land where the civil war took place. The land stayed vacant until it was plowed for construction. I do remember the gold man’s ring had UK Hallmarks in it but unfortunately, I didn't think to research it before I sold the gold. I was very young and didn’t know any better. Anyways, 30+ years later I’m still carrying around this beautiful stone wondering what to do with it, as I’ve researched it’s going to cost quite a bit to get it ANALYZED & GRADED. 😞 Should I get it tested?

Had this 1.3ct sphalarite hanging out, and it felt like it deserved some love. Accented by mandarin garnets, I really love how this one turned out!

I had an idea about what I believed to have narrowed it down to and after presenting to two separate groups I have 3-4 more possibilities on the table. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Ultimately I know I need to take it to a Gemologist or a Jeweler. I just want to have realistic expectations.

What is this gemstone?

TYIA

Any helpful information on potential gemstone type is appreciated. Also if you can kind of explain your reasoning I’d appreciate the learning experience.

Is this Tanzanite?

Every thing I was able to find for pretty well, but I still like input before setting my expectations too high and go to a Jeweler or Gemologist with it… I would rather have my heart broken in “private” on here lol. Thank you for your suggestions and input.

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I'm not sure what I have here.