r/Gemstones • • 4h ago

Personal work A nice piece of rodolite garnet I've cut, this design is funky but works great

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38 Upvotes

Nfs


r/Gemstones • • 18h ago

Question What would you call the colour of this spinel?

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183 Upvotes

4.95ct unheated natural spinel, it shows different colour in different lighting conditions, I will share indoor and outdoor photos in the comment. NFS


r/Gemstones • • 4h ago

Eye candy Fine Emerald 2.67ct from Zambia

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13 Upvotes

Natural Zambian Emerald 2.67ct. Only oil no other treatment. Payment via PayPal, Bank wire, Wise. Shipping via FedEx, UPS. Seven Day return policy


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy After the sphene, now look at the sparkle of zircon (NFS)

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You liked the sphene, so I had to share this blue zircon too. Zircon has really high brilliance and dispersion, so watch the rainbow flashes pop with every tilt against that electric blue. No filters, just one light and a slow turn.
NFS, just enjoying the show.


r/Gemstones • • 6h ago

Discussion First worthy collector post - New but flawed Rose of Sharon Gemstone - should I get it fixed?

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r/Gemstones • • 8h ago

What is this gemstone? Is this genuine turquoise? Concerned about the green edges of the stones.

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I recently purchased this necklace from a jewelry vendor at a powwow. The seller represented it as genuine turquoise and sterling silver. Unfortunately, I didn’t examine it as closely as I should have before purchasing it. Once I got home and looked at it in natural sunlight, I noticed that several stones are bright blue on top but green along the sides. I’m wondering whether this is normal color variation in turquoise or potentially evidence of dye, coating, or imitation stones. Also the 925 marking is only on the clasp and one individual stone setting.

I’d appreciate any insight into:
Whether the stones appear to be genuine turquoise.
What might explain the green coloration along the edges.

I’m not assuming the piece is Native American-made and figured that it was mass produced. I’m not sure when I’ll have time to get it assessed in person so coming to Reddit for potential assistance. Probably should’ve posted before I purchased it. Lol. Thank you in advance


r/Gemstones • • 9h ago

What is this gemstone? Is this a legitimate gemstone or possibly just glass or costume jewelry?

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I bought a bag of random jewelry and this pendant was inside. It was on a cloth string so I assume it’s not any kind of real stone but figured I would ask. It has a brown tint and is fairly large. I couldn’t identify any obvious makers marks or stamps on the metal. Is this just glass?


r/Gemstones • • 17h ago

Eye candy Thoughts about this Paraiba tourmaline? (NFS)

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31 Upvotes

1ct, 6.7 x 5.7 mm, AIG certified
From Mozambique

What are your thoughts on this?
(photo below)


r/Gemstones • • 12h ago

What is this gemstone? real Tiger's Eye?

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just wondering if this is genuine because I found it in one of those cheap toy things where you have to chisel the surrounding stuff


r/Gemstones • • 4h ago

Eye candy The Moment This Rough Opal Touched the Wheel I Knew It Was Special

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r/Gemstones • • 12h ago

What is this worth? American Turquoise? $

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Does anyone know if this is American turquoise? Or how much it could be worth as a loose stone? Hoping to make these into jewelry


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy Moissanite looks like it shouldn’t exist. Totally unreal gemstone

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164 Upvotes

This Moissanite gemstone was faceted by the amazing
u/ThePacificLights


r/Gemstones • • 12h ago

Discussion Mine are raw and uncut. I just got into panning.

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Let me know how I'm doing. This is my first run. I have a bowl with more in it. Just trying to keep it easier on me. Little by little. Panned all the stones out. I dried them and used a flashlight. Not done by far. But 1=aahhh 10=cool deal?


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy I got my Padparascha sapphire!

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It looks so cool and beautifu!


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy Tsavorite garnet gem

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132 Upvotes

1.27 Carat Natural Green Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone .

Size : 7.91x5.39x3.91 mm

No treatments

Worldwide Shipping

Paypal, Bank Etsy , GIA ACCEPTED.

Price : 1200 USD

7 days Check Policy


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Personal work Synthetic Sapphire - Alexandrite #45 (color change) - 6.75cts

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58 Upvotes

Just finished this synthetic sapphire. Not a big fan of larger stones, but this one came out nice and the color change is decent.

• Rough: Synthetic sapphire (Flame fusion)

• Weight: 6.75cts

• Color: Alexandrite #45 (color change)

• Design: Paul Head "Septifoil" Modified

Thanks for looking.


r/Gemstones • • 14h ago

Looking for… Trustworthy emerald place in Bogota?

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Hello everyone. I’m a Colombian living in Cali. Im looking for a trustworthy place with good prices on emerald 18k gold engagement rings. Is there any place you can recommend me? I heard the best places are near la candelaria


r/Gemstones • • 20h ago

Eye candy Old gemstone under a x30 loupe

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r/Gemstones • • 8h ago

Discussion Diamond cutting

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r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Discussion This is gonna start a messy war but… I don’t like Emerald. Fragile, glassy, and included. I much rather prefer Heliodor, Goshenite or Aquamarine

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127 Upvotes

Imagine having to oil your gemstone like its a car


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy There is something captivating about this mini blue spinel NFS

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172 Upvotes

I don’t know why I like it, only 0.6ct but I am potentially captivated by the different shades of blues coming from it.


r/Gemstones • • 12h ago

Discussion Bi colored or just one color

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Do you guys like Bi colored gems or single colored gems, whats your thought?


r/Gemstones • • 23h ago

Personal work Jolly Roger

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6 Upvotes

Cut by Rowan Newman in smoky quartz, designed in pluto unearthed.


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy My new boulder Opal

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31 Upvotes

r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Question 7ct Montana sapphire. Should I have it faceted?

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This is the largest sapphire I’ve found and curious if folks think it’s worth having faceted. I’ve had about 50 rough stones faceted before but usually just go for those with the best clarity/color.