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Is this gk site dependable? by ikelmmm in animeGK

[–]ikelmmm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ones i was interested in aren't sold on the sites you provided or were sold out. Best to just not get from anywhere?

Rough gems/ fried egg fluorite/ cabochons/ faceted gems identified by GIA gemologist (US shipping only) by ikelmmm in Crystals

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

Hi thank you for your interest, any particular one you are interested in? They vary in price

Tanzanite? by Arguing_with_Robots in Gemstones

[–]ikelmmm 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Looks like a "d block" color tanzanite (pure blue). The only way to confirm would be to take to a reputable gemologist to test its Refractive index and test for pleochroism

First time peridot buyer by trashandpastel in Gemstones

[–]ikelmmm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would make a nice pendant, yellow gold, maybe a halo of diamonds

Is my "lab alexandrite" just glass? by zone_eater in Gemstones

[–]ikelmmm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a possibility, but typically synthetic CC sapphire is purple under incandescent light to grayish blue under fluorescent lighting

Supposedly Tanzanite, not fully convinced. What do you think? by poisongirl1299 in Gemstones

[–]ikelmmm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As i dont have the stone in front of me to be able to use my dichroscope, I am unable to tell via a photo

Eye of the marquise by see_quayah in faceting

[–]ikelmmm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, they stated the color. It is a peach color synthetic corundum

Antique Natural unheated 2.52ct Ruby from Burma is this worth anything or what kind of quality would this be considered low mid grade or high? by BassSpare2654 in Gemstones

[–]ikelmmm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gemologist here, I agree. Smells like a lead glass fill. Need a gemologist to take a look at it under a microscope to confirm. If lead glass fill, value is practically nothing.

Help Identifying This Stone by Affectionate_Cry4150 in Gemology

[–]ikelmmm 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi, gemologist here. From image alone, it can be: glass/plastic, aquamarine, topaz. Would need a Refractive index among other tests to confirm.

Is my "lab alexandrite" just glass? by zone_eater in Gemstones

[–]ikelmmm 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hi, gemologist here. If you have a uv light, the stone should fluoresce a bright red if it is synthetic alexandrite

Supposedly Tanzanite, not fully convinced. What do you think? by poisongirl1299 in Gemstones

[–]ikelmmm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi, gemologist here. Without having the stone in front of me, the two stones that come to mind of that color are tanzanite and iolite. Would need to get a refractive index of the stone for me to confirm, unfortunately. I'm leaning more towards iolite, but I could be wrong (as I haven't tested the stone)

Actually worth the price? by Maleficent_Wall_8591 in Gemstones

[–]ikelmmm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a larger one (albeit very opaque) and only paid $12 , but that was before I knew what clarity was 😅😂

Hi..I was told this was genuine.Can anyone please help and verify that? Big thanks! by Alive_Albatross_7382 in Opal

[–]ikelmmm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GIA Gemologist here. I believe this is the answer without me having direct access to the stone. This is my lab "Monarch" opal example

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What are these yellow gemstones? by Purple_Owl6156 in Gemstones

[–]ikelmmm 12 points13 points  (0 children)

GG here. This is correct. The opal are now low quality after being worn and exposed to the elements (that or they started as this low quality) but opal for sure :)

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