Seller | katharath |
Category | Colored Gemstone |
Created | June 19, 2014 |
Location | US |
Asking price | $155 |
On reserve!
Price reduced, $200 to $155!
I bought this on LT maybe a year or two ago? I can't remember exactly - but it came from a PSer. It's a beautiful merelani mint. The cut is wonderful; cut by John at gemrite, this style is reminiscent of Barry B's work. Great sparkle and it also has a lovely glow to it in diffused sunlight. It shifts just slightly, but the color always looks nice to me; it's mainly that depending on the quality of sunlight, it can appear glowier vs more sparkly and dispersive.
It's really a gorgeous gem and a good price - check gemrite for pricing on a similar mint up right now (same cut, but ask price is $500 for a mint just over a ct). This gem is mostly eye clean but there are two things to note - in strong sunlight you can see some sugary type inclusions, and there is one actual inclusion along one edge. It's not that noticeable in most lighting, and I don't think it will cause issues during setting ( providing the setter knows what they're doing) - and please note that this gem HAS been set once before. As I recall, the previous owner had it removed by her jeweler (from a ring) before selling it to me. (I can't see any scratches or damage from the previous setting). I've debated whether or not to let it go, as I really love this one; but I have more than I can set as it is, and could really use the cash.
Specs:
- natural untreated merelani I bought this on LT maybe a year or two ago? I can't remember exactly - but it came from a PSer. It's a beautiful merelani mint. The cut is wonderful; cut by John at gemrite, this style is reminiscent of Barry B's work. Great sparkle and it also has a lovely glow to it in diffused sunlight. It shifts just slightly, but the color always looks nice to me; it's mainly that depending on the quality of sunlight, it can appear glowier vs more sparkly and dispersive.
It's really a gorgeous gem and a good price - check gemrite for pricing on a similar mint up right now (same cut, but ask price is $500 for a mint just over a ct). This gem is mostly eye clean but there are two things to note - in strong sunlight you can see some sugary type inclusions, and there is one actual inclusion along one edge. It's not that noticeable in most lighting, and I don't think it will cause issues during setting ( providing the setter knows what they're doing) - and please note that this gem HAS been set once before. As I recall, the previous owner had it removed by her jeweler (from a ring) before selling it to me. (I can't see any scratches or damage from the previous setting). I've debated whether or not to let it go, as I really love this one; but I have more than I can set as it is, and could really use the cash.
Specs:
- natural untreated merelani mint garnet, @ 5.5 mm round
- .84 cts
- precision cut by John b at gemrite
- generally eye clean but some sugary inclusions in strong sun; one inclusion along one edge, but it's difficult to get it to show in pics.
Shipping included in price, within US only. (Sorry but I only ship within the US!). Pymt via paypal only, please.
Please ask all questions before deciding to buy; I am selling from my collection, and as such do not typically offer returns. I answer questions quickly, and will do my best to make sure you have all info before buying. I'm an active PS member and ebay seller under the ID katharath; you can check out my feedback if you like, I've sold for many years on ebay and more recently, over here :), @ 5.5 mm round
- .84 cts
- precision cut by John b at gemrite
- generally eye clean but some sugary inclusions in strong sun; one inclusion along one edge, but it's difficult to get it to show in pics.
Shipping included in price, within US only. (Sorry but I only ship within the US!). Pymt via paypal only, please.
Please ask all questions before deciding to buy; I am selling from my collection, and as such do not typically offer returns. I answer questions quickly, and will do my best to make sure you have all info before buying. I'm an active PS member and ebay seller under the ID katharath; you can check out my feedback if you like, I've sold for many years on ebay and more recently, over here :)