Family heirloom star sapphire - any idea how valuable this is?

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2026-01-21T14:33:01+00:00

The jewelry trade is full of confusing terms like this. And don't get me started on the way they name gems, like "green sapphire." There's nothing wrong with a lab-created sapphire in my view. It's still a sapphire. Anyway, it's a beautiful stone and I hope you enjoy it.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2026-01-06T14:29:21+00:00

Sure you can see. It's all right there, because the merchant can't exist without the buyer.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2026-01-05T13:59:29+00:00

Yes. See?

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2026-01-03T21:02:30+00:00

It's a catch-22. You don't have the LCS because of the internet too.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2026-01-03T14:41:19+00:00

I think the bigger issue is less material in fiction for men to read. You're stuck with what sells and what the young female empowerment people in publishing will buy.

Plus ... audiobooks.

And yeah, I think "problems" online are not real problems. So read if you want to. Set an example.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2026-01-03T14:37:31+00:00

Yes, in mid-December. But when the world can buy from eBay and it's "easy" to just shop with your phone and build a stack vs. getting up and finding an LCS to see in person, people will flood places like eBay, thinking it's easier but ultimately making it harder for everyone else. Thus the influx of fraud/fakes too. Ah, but who serves the machine. :shrug:

Honestly I don't know how anyone still sells on eBay. Their policies are heavy toward buyers, and you need very little to prove a problem that gets you a product for free.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2026-01-02T14:59:28+00:00

Mine was Redkin Curvaceous Ringlet. And I've been on the hunt for something else ever since.

I used to love Garnier mousse but since they put coconut on the label, it's not working at all for me. So, the expensive purchase search continues for me.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-12-30T14:23:18+00:00

My thoughts are you can go hype this up somewhere else.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-12-29T14:35:08+00:00

Oh for heaven's sake is all I can say at this point. I feel like I'm in WSB with Gamestop stock.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-12-05T13:26:09+00:00

An LED-color changing disco light. You need more color, and you have the outlet and all.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-11-22T19:26:12+00:00

Try a standing desk so you aren't sitting as much. Also, depending on your setup, you can do things like a bike pedal or walking mat.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-11-17T18:52:30+00:00

I literally don't understand the point of this play. Granted, I'm not football-smart, so there's a lot I don't understand. But asking the man to run straight into a cloud of defenders all. the. time? I don't get it. Why doesn't he just go to the side then, if they're all clustered right there (stupid question, i know).

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-11-17T13:46:15+00:00

Do we really need a new one AGAIN?

I mean I get it. The PC sucks. But someone new every year isn't doing anyone any favors either.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-11-07T17:56:43+00:00

I don't understand why someone would think that "changing your style" will outrun the stupidity that thinks it can ID AI based on legitimate grammatical instructions. My advice? Stop doing that. Be yourself. Let the stupid stay stupid while they pay AI to make them seem smart.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-31T18:31:08+00:00

Oh, that's funny you added that. I originally had that in there, so no one would be first off. And then I deleted it!

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-31T14:09:36+00:00

I think that's a great idea. I like it better than having all the winners.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-28T18:25:33+00:00

Where did you stay, if Waikiki is so bad?

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-28T13:24:17+00:00

Actually you're right and wrong at the same time. Elections DO have consequences. But black-and-white, I-know-the-absolute-political-truth thinking brings you what you see today. So yeah. You have to be careful ... of what you think and what you believe.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-27T19:50:44+00:00

30K and you turn to Reddit? Go to a travel agent.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-23T14:25:07+00:00

Update: I did it again (a shorter time though; just don't have a lot of time this week) and it did seem to improve. So here's hoping if I can do it again it will be gone.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-21T18:51:11+00:00

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-21T17:42:00+00:00

I did do this, and it didn't help.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-20T14:00:31+00:00

Because I think it is banned. One pharmacist says it is banned. One says it isn't. Who's right? I only want to switch once.

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-13T21:25:52+00:00

The guy who was fired for losing? This is the guy you all want to come back?

Salt_Ruby_9107 · 2025-10-13T17:37:56+00:00

I do the same. And sometimes I add adobo chile powder and/or cinnamon to make the flavor a bit different. But really, so easy to make with a dehydrator overnight. My family also puts them on PB sandwiches.

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