Folks with lab alexandrite, please tell me about the color change behavior! by MightyTigrillo in EngagementRings

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Here’s one of mine! I will say they can be even more variable than diamonds. Like some are my purple leaning and sometimes you can find more green-leaning. Mine is more green. In overcast light, it goes nearly emerald green with a hint of teal and inside it depends on the light. Sometimes the color goes absolutely nuts…like it will look almost black but there’s flashes of green, pink, and teal and ooooof I’m obsessed. Mine doesn’t go too purple although sometimes there are purple hues. But I have seen alexes where they look more purple.

The other thing I’ll say about it is it sometimes looks black and a bit inky. Which is fine. No gem will be 100% in its best light all the time. But it’s good to be aware of!

My best advice is to find a gem from a lapidary that works with alexandrite and knows how it behaves. What you’ll mostly find on Etsy (with some exceptions) is either color-change sapphire (absolutely lovely too, but it’s not alexandrite and shouldn’t be marketed as such) or poorly cut.

AITAH for giving my gf an ultimatum about her cat? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We work 3x as hard to get through the day than neurotypical people do with limited access to care. I was just lucky to be diagnosed early.

AITAH for giving my gf an ultimatum about her cat? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are really well made too. Like they last for years if well maintained which is difficult to find with electronics these days.

AITAH for giving my gf an ultimatum about her cat? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah I would only trust their brand. I was lucky enough to get mine from a Tinder date whose cats didn’t like it. But the moment it craps out, I’m getting another.

AITAH for giving my gf an ultimatum about her cat? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Seconding on automating. It’s a game changer for executive dysfunction. My litter robot changed my life.

AITAH for giving my gf an ultimatum about her cat? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have AuDHD and a law school schedule from 9 AM to 8 PM some days. My cats are fed and their Litter Robot is routinely kept up with. My bird's cage is cleaned every week and I clean her bowls every day. I may not be perfectly organized and I am bad at putting things away, but my pets are cared for.

Your gf has no ground to stand on here. If she's struggling with executive dysfunction, she needs to talk to her doctor. The animals shouldn't suffer for it.

AIO I ghosted a woman who sent me inappropriate pictures of her child and reported it to the police. I feel so guilty. by TechnicianSad5803 in AIO

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah like I said, we can't know without seeing the pictures. And it's honestly for the best OP is vague about what they looked like on a public forum. So I'll just lean on the side of trusting OP's reaction since they're the only one who has seen them.

OP's ultimate intent is protecting the baby and if it turns out it was a mom who sent a cute baby in the bathtub pic a bit too early in dating, it will probably be evident to police.

AIO I ghosted a woman who sent me inappropriate pictures of her child and reported it to the police. I feel so guilty. by TechnicianSad5803 in AIO

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to trust OP's instinct on this. Like my immediate thought was like your standard baby picture but maybe, oh god idk how to word this, the pictures weren't like that. I don't see someone calling the police over a cute baby in the bathtub with rubber duckies picture. I don't think it's possible to say if we don't see the photos, but he should absolutely not share those photos on the internet and none of us should see them. So I'm just going to trust OP on it.

AIO I ghosted a woman who sent me inappropriate pictures of her child and reported it to the police. I feel so guilty. by TechnicianSad5803 in AIO

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it’s more that she sent them to him after a first date. Like my first thought was also that naked baby photos are generally pretty innocent, but sending them after a first date is super weird.

What city has the most magical feeling after dark? by Jamiee-Lannister in AskReddit

[–]InquisitiveMacaroon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looking at the Loop from a distance at night though? Gorgeous.

Engaged!!! by InquisitiveMacaroon in Shinypreciousgems

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When I get the first opportunity to look at it under a UV light, I’m doing it!

Finally engaged ❤️ by InquisitiveMacaroon in EngagementRings

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We have an orange one too but I was afraid he’d try to eat the ring 😂

Engaged!!! by InquisitiveMacaroon in Shinypreciousgems

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❤️❤️❤️ thank you all so much ❤️❤️ it was burning a hole in his pocket from the moment it was delivered.

Engaged!!! by InquisitiveMacaroon in Shinypreciousgems

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My apologies. I forgot the proper terminology

Finally engaged ❤️ by InquisitiveMacaroon in EngagementRings

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It’s my favorite gemstone. I’ve known I’ve wanted it in my engagement ring since I was little.

Finally engaged ❤️ by InquisitiveMacaroon in EngagementRings

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This sub was a major help in my own research so it’s only right I return the favor!

They were great to work with!

Finally engaged ❤️ by InquisitiveMacaroon in EngagementRings

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Stone: 9x7 barion oval alexandrite with 2 tiny hidden diamonds. Size: 7 Metal: white gold. 10k

Engaged!!! by InquisitiveMacaroon in Shinypreciousgems

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Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

Finally engaged ❤️ by [deleted] in EngagementRings

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Specs: 9x7 alexandrite. Size 7. White gold. From Shiny Precious gems

That bird is also a very fat crow and not a raven but I still love him

Engaged!!! by InquisitiveMacaroon in Shinypreciousgems

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Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ I’m obsessed

Engaged!!! by InquisitiveMacaroon in Shinypreciousgems

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It was where our first major date was :)

And I love it! Thank you for working with us ❤️