r/Gemstones

Cutted this for a client that kept the rough for a while because he was not sure what to expect out of it 🙈safe to say that he was not expecting such a beauty !finished at 0.88ct with a fiery orange glow 🤯 under sunset theres even a faint red glow inside of it , its gorgeous !

From rough to gem (est. 3ct)

I have 2 oval yellow sapphires from 50s and 1 emerald cut from the 90s (all ceylon).The emerald cut was part of 18k gold ring which was barely worn and the gold was repurposed for something else. One of the oval pendant (clearer stone) was part of a pendant in 22k gold and the setting saw some wear and tear impacting the pendant and was removed from the setting. There is visible inclusion in the 2nd oval sapphire and has not been used in any jewellery - but was shaped for a pendant. All 3 have been not used since the 90s.

Planning to set them and haven't gotten them checked yet. The oval ones were gifted to grand mom by her uncle who had a jewellery store in the 50s. Emerald cut one was bought by grandpa as a gift but barely used when set in ring as grandmom found the stone too big for her hand.

Sharing with the group on ideas on how to repurpose them.

Got at an estate sale of an older lady recently for around 10$ , it's on marked 925 silver and acid test did confirm as well, no maker mark, but compared to garnets that I have that look incredibly similar none of them glow this radiant green under uv light and I can't find anything on it

Here are two cobalt spinels that I’m currently looking at. One is 1.43 ct (first 2 in video) and other is 1.41 ct (second 2 in video - tweezers, and left on the paper with two). The former is Guild certified and latter is GFCO. Based on the videos that you see here do you have any thoughts on both? I know videos aren’t perfect, but in terms of quality and what you would trust more than another.

So my uncle gave this stone to my dad a few years ago, he said he found it in Colorado. Would anyone by chance know if this is real?

2.5 carats, 8500$ natural no heat diamond. Plan on putting it into a bezel setting for my engagement ring. I’m new to this so any help is appreciated!

Not for sale - just personal design and gem aesthetics sharing.

This absolutely stunning ring features a full, bold cushion-cut ruby as the centerpiece. The rich, vibrant raspberry red has excellent saturation, and every precisely polished facet captures the light perfectly, creating a dazzling, lively fire.

The overall design is a gorgeous double-layered floral setting: a circle of pear-shaped side stones surrounds the main stone, while an inner layer is densely set with tiny diamonds, making the whole look like blooming petals that maximize the ring's luxury and brilliance, instantly increasing its visual impact.

All photos are taken directly from the original pieces, with no filters or intentional lighting. Honestly, the real thing is even more stunning than in the pictures - the gem's authentic, rich red hues and dynamic sparkle can't be fully captured by photos.

What do you guys think of this heavy-duty floral design? Do you prefer this gorgeous, eye-catching style or the simple, clean single stone bezel? Feel free to share your thoughts~

I plan to buy this yellow sapphire (5.4ct). It has a GII certificate that shows the stone has no indication of thermal enhancement. Since I’m not an expert and have limited knowledge on gemstones, I’d like to know your opinion on the stone. Thanks!

Unheated Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka. 2.2 carat. Untreated. $850/ct. Payment via PayPal, Bank transfer, Etsy. Shipping via FedEx, UPS, USPS. Seven Day return policy.

I get more and more into cabochons for no obvious reason, maybe because they look so yummy 😝

Tiny blue diamond pair. Only 3.5mm , but they turned into beautiful earrings for my gf. Irradiated of course. I selected them because of the color.

Picture for reference.

Hello! I'm still trying to find where I can get lab grown gemstone/crystal for faceting. This guys video popped up on my youtube feed, and I'm astonished at the size of this lab grown crystal!

Where can I buy huge crystals like that for faceting? No site I've seen so far has anything even close.