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I’m begrudgingly letting go of this pair of natural mined 1CTW champagne emerald cut diamonds. They each measure approximately 5x4mm, with one being VS clarity and the other being SI clarity (there’s an included crystal that reflects at the right angle and is eye-visible). They don’t measure exactly the same (think siblings, not twins)—one is approximately .53ct, while the other is .48ct. They have huge personalities complete with the loveliest rosy brown hue that truly sparkles brightly. The steps are well defined and elegant. I’ve included photos in a few different kinds of light, as well as one from the seller I purchased them from. My original plan when purchasing these was to make an open rose gold cuff with one of these set on each side of the opening, but the list of other projects ahead of this have made me realize it’s time to let them go to a better home. I purchased these from a popular gem dealer on Instagram and am only asking what I paid for them, plus insured shipping. I’m not trying to make money on these, but am also not prepared to lose money on them so please understand that my price is firm. If I need to wait to finally set and enjoy them, then that’s a first world problem I’ll deal with ;) Please feel free to ask any questions (I have additional photos and video available). As I'm a private seller, all sales are final. Payment through Paypal G&S; asking price includes insured shipping. In case LT messaging doesn’t work, please email me at morgancstanford at gmail dot com. Thanks for looking!
Diamond
August 1, 2021
$885

Completed Listings

This little guy isn't perfect, but he sure is charming! He's a .44ct I VS2 square-ish emerald cut that I've been hoarding for a few years. Recently I've decided to take the plunge with my last couple of GIA lab classes so I'm trying to do some spring cleaning in my jewelry box to make those tuition bills less scary. The diamond is eye clean and seems to be a true "I" color--please ignore any green tint the photos may show as I took these pictures in a room with turquoise walls as the sun was setting. As you can see from the photos, this diamond isn't perfectly symmetrical. This wonky little guy stole my heart because I envisioned him as a centerpiece in a mixed cut DBTY necklace. No matter what, this is a great little project stone! Please feel free to ask any questions. As I'm a private seller, all sales are final. Payment through Paypal; asking price includes shipping.
Diamond
February 27, 2017
$500
This petite pear shape diamond solitaire pendant packs quite a punch for the size! I bought the diamond a few years back and had it mounted in a 14kt white gold basket from Stuller just to have a simple solitaire pendant to throw on and forget about. I've quit wearing it because as it turns out I prefer pearls over diamonds when it comes to pendants--go figure! The details: .32ct pear shape diamond I color I1 clarity 3.59 x 5.58 x 2.53 mm Medium fluorescence Laser ID R17648934 ***chain not included*** The clarity grade is due to a feather that I've tried to capture in one of the pictures in this listing. It twinkles so prettily on the neck and looks like a little dew drop of diamond is just nestling on your collarbone. Very bright and fiery with a minimal bowtie. Super pretty, and I'm sure I will regret selling this if my pearl obsession ever dwindles. Recently I've decided to take the plunge with my last couple of GIA lab classes so I'm trying to do some spring cleaning in my jewelry box to make those tuition bills less scary. Please feel free to ask any questions. As I'm a private seller, all sales are final. Payment through Paypal; asking price includes shipping.
Necklaces & Pendants
February 27, 2017
$275
Complete with appraisal from Pearls of Joy is this stunning metallic silver fireball baroque pearl pendant. I have a hard time letting go of this little pearly nugget--every time I've worn it people have commented on how beautiful it is. But, recently I've decided to take the plunge with my last couple of GIA lab classes so I'm trying to do some spring cleaning in my jewelry box to make those tuition bills less scary. DETAILS 10-12mm fireball baroque freshwater pearl Metallic silver color with intense pastel colored orient Sterling silver bail and chain (18") Includes appraisal from Pearls of Joy This pearl really is stunning and it was the "gateway pearl" into my current obsession with them. The orient on this thing is crazy and my camera wanted nothing to do with taking in-focus photos of the pendant. Still, I think you get a good idea of the shape, orient, and luster from what I was able to get. I included a photo of the pendant next to a standard MAC eyeshadow to give an idea of scale--this is a great size! Please feel free to ask any questions. As I'm a private seller, all sales are final. Payment through Paypal; asking price includes shipping. Thanks for considering my item(s)!
Necklaces & Pendants
February 27, 2017
$65
Purchased in November 2016 from Pearl Paradise, this pearl bracelet never even made it out of the box until today when I took photos of it for this listing. I bought it with the intent of taking it apart and making a multi strand tin cup necklace, but that never wound up happening. Recently I've decided to take the plunge with my last couple of GIA lab classes so I'm trying to do some spring cleaning in my jewelry box to make those tuition bills less scary, and this bracelet is one of the items that has to go. The details: 9.0-10.0 mm freshwater pearls Drop shape Metallic multicolor 14kt white gold ball clasp These pearls have absolutely gorgeous shapes to them. In the interest of full disclosure, I don't find them to be nearly as metallic as other metallic pearls I've purchased from both Pearl Paradise and Pearls of Joy, but they're still extraordinarily pretty. You'll get the bracelet in its original box, the appraisal, and the pearl care kit that Pearl Paradise sends with their orders. Please feel free to ask any questions. As I'm a private seller, all sales are final. Payment through Paypal; asking price includes shipping. Thanks for considering my item(s)!
Bracelets
February 27, 2017
$120
My jaw dropped when I first saw a duchess cut diamond on the Jewels by Grace Instagram--so much that I scrambled to call dibs on the one she posted, but it had already sold so she kindly offered me another one that she had in stock. I snapped it up, not knowing what I'd do with it but that I absolutely had to have it. (It may have been a bit of an impulse purchase.) Now, however, I'm finding that other projects and goals are going to have this little diamond sitting on the back burner for an indefinite amount of time. So, I'm putting feelers out there to see if anyone would perhaps love it more than I do, like it deserves! This .49 F SI1 beauty is blindingly bright white and twinkles so, so prettily. I believe that most people would consider it eye clean, but I can pick out two tiny feathers from about ten inches away. You really, really have to be looking for them, though. It's a wee bit asymmetrical with one of the flat sides being shorter than the other, and the culet being ever so slightly off center. It has an amazing spread for it's weight, at nearly 9mm long. The diamond has medium blue fluor and will come with the corresponding GIA diamond dossier. I had thought about bezel setting it sideways in a sleek little bracelet or using some baguettes to achieve an art deco feel for a ring. I'm firm on the price for this, as I still kind of love this diamond and would rather save it either for a future project or eventually trade up with Grace than take a loss on it. Thank you for understanding. Please feel free to ask any questions. I do have a few additional close up photos and videos that I'm having difficulty uploading to LT, but will be happy to send in an email. As I'm a private seller, all sales are final. Payment through Paypal; asking price includes shipping within the US. Edited to add: Loupe Troop doesn't seem to be working for me in regards to receiving messages about my listings. Please email me at morgancstanford at gmail dot com with any inquiries. Thanks!
Loose Stones
April 8, 2017
$1,045
8/23 REDUCED FROM $670 TO $490. I recently purchased this as a "treat yourself" project stone, but quickly realized that in doing so all I'm doing is spending the money I should be putting toward my dream OEC and therefore delaying that process! This little OEC is just the sweetest thing. It has a teeny 42% table and chunky crown that results in quite the light show! As with many antique diamonds it does have some wonkiness in regards to the symmetry, as well as a few flea bites on the girdle. While it's not perfect, it certainly does have all of the charm and character one could ever want in an old European cut diamond. The nitty gritty: .47ct K color VS1 clarity No fluor 4.76 x 4.90 mm GIA diamond dossier included This stone was going to be part of a confetti-style DBTY, but I really want to work on getting my dream (large) OEC before I tackle this project. I have additional photos and video of this stone available if you're interested; just email me and ask to see them! Asking price includes USPS shipping within the US and PayPal fees. As I'm a private seller, all sales are final. LT messaging never seems to work for me, so please feel free to email me at morgancstanford at gmail dot com with any questions.
Diamond
July 30, 2017
$490