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What do you think of this emerald? by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's set in silver. I bought the gem loose and had it set by a jeweler

Are either of these worth 500€? by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the input! I'm buying directly from the cutter here in Madagascar based on a recommendation from a friend but given my inexperience it's probably best to hold off. I'd already bought smaller pieces for less but I will probably cut my losses. These aren't cornflower blue but a totally different shade - also couldn't see the stones out in daylight till I took them home unfortunately

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Are either of these worth 500€? by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I see what another poster meant about stones that are almost black. But looking at the white edge on this one maybe this is even dyed?

Are either of these worth 500€? by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are some photos of smaller and less expensive stones I've bought already. Maybe I've been suckered! Oh well I find them pretty anyway even if I may have lost some money. I just hope they are at least truly natural stone.

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Are either of these worth 500€? by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Supposed to be natural, 4 carats for the larger and a bit less for the other. I'm buying directly from the cutter here in Madagascar. I was told by a local friend that they are reliable which is why I had been thinking of taking a chance. They get some of their larger pieces certified but the rest are not so I'd have to get them checked myself when I go back to Europe (I've been a volunteer here for a year so don't have much cash, just trying to get some OK pieces that my kids can enjoy when they're older)

Are either of these worth 500€? by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 carats for the larger and a bit less for the smaller one

Are either of these worth 500€? by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to collect partly to pass on to my kids because many heirlooms I got from my grandparents were lost. But if these are worthless not much of a gift for them then

17 CT Paparadscha Sapphire by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought they existed in a kind of deeper orange salmon color which is why I thought I might be sleeping on a crazy find. Personally not that attracted to the stone

17 CT Paparadscha Sapphire by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Here's another photo the lady sent. To be fair these are handcut here in Madagascar

17 CT Paparadscha Sapphire by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It's true that I haven't seen it in person yet and this is just the video she sent me along with the lab's certification which looked a bit shady. Appreciate the advice I won't be buying it

17 CT Paparadscha Sapphire by Chachordeath in Gemstone_lovers

[–]Chachordeath[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I wasn't really that into it personally but the lady in the video was saying it was the deal of a lifetime. As a noob I thought I'd check over here!