What’s your opinion on low grade spinel and what would be the best use for them.3yr ⋅ umbrabananis ⋅ r/Gemstones
My late Grandfather was a Geologist and spent a few years in Australia. He had this 18k gold and opal ring made for my Grandmother. Is this a black opal?2yr ⋅ Pjones2127 ⋅ r/Gemstones
I recently received an amethyst dice set as a gift, and I love them, but i question their authenticity.10mo ⋅ fresh_squilliam ⋅ r/Gemstones
Are any of these worth buying? I am getting these for some cheap rates6mo ⋅ what_the_fuck_1 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Question for gem cutters ( or anyone who wants to play) if someone you love, ask you for a gemstone, what would be your choice. You have access to anything, don’t need to consider the person’s liking, what type of gemstone would you cut? What’s the colour, cut, clarity and size?8mo ⋅ malex117 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Is there any possibility that this is a real sapphire? context: inherited from Sri Lankan grandmother, said to be 100+ years old.1yr ⋅ jmcq1991 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Currently trying to figure out how to turn my moss agate into a pendant... any thoughts?11mo ⋅ stevienotwonder ⋅ r/Gemstones
Lower-quality gemstones are very underrated. With less professional cuts and not-as-high quality rocks you’d get rare gem types for a lower price and it’s such an advantage especially for a collector3yr ⋅ WilhelmsCamel ⋅ r/Gemstones
9.11ct Emerald Cut/Octagonal Vivid Green Emerald GIA Certified Colombia1yr ⋅ NoiseOk3419 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Various small emeralds pulled from scrap jewelry . Hobo nickel for scale.4yr ⋅ BlufftonStateofmind ⋅ r/Gemstones
Got this from a member at my work, he says it's amethyst set in sterling silver, I feel like it's alexandrite but I am not sure. Anyone know for sure or have a guess at how much it's worth?1yr ⋅ thebogusindividual ⋅ r/Gemstones
Winza sapphires! Showing a parcel's journey from rough to faceted. They can have blue, red, pink, purple color zoning4yr ⋅ Seluin ⋅ r/Gemstones
This stone was cut by my stepdad. He passed away so I had it set for my wife and I couldn't be happier with the result.4yr ⋅ vulcancse ⋅ r/Gemstones
Painite (Literally the hardest mineral to find) idk how i came across this.2yr ⋅ iliket0ast27 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Grandidierite! Rare trichroic mineral, usually opaque/translucent. Makes me think of wintergreen toothpaste 🌱❄️4yr ⋅ Seluin ⋅ r/Gemstones
Decided to put some of my gemstones on a display shelf! Looks really good this way imo :)2yr ⋅ drifloony ⋅ r/Gemstones
Aquamarine we cut into a classic Asscher. It's a classic for a reason! (Album in comments)4yr ⋅ StagandFinch ⋅ r/Gemstones
The Star of India, a 563.25 carat star sapphire, mined in Sri Lanka. Donated to the American Museum of Natural History, New York. In 1964, this was one of many gems stolen, only to be found in a bus depot locker.3yr ⋅ MCofPort ⋅ r/Gemstones
How long would a rose quartz band last as a wedding ring? (info in comments)3yr ⋅ aurelienne ⋅ r/Gemstones
Zoned purplish pink and pinkish orange Montana Sapphire cut by one of my favorite lapidaries3yr ⋅ Saucydumplingstime ⋅ r/Gemstones
Complete noob on gemstones looking to find out if I am getting taken for a ride5mo ⋅ Znomon ⋅ r/Gemstones
Hey if anyone could help me identify this precision cut I’d really appreciate it, don’t know if it’s by Akhavan, voltolini or someone else entirely1yr ⋅ Marvelsfinestfan ⋅ r/Gemstones
$20 bulk gems - expected glass, are these actually some sort of gemstone?10mo ⋅ flatgreysky ⋅ r/Gemstones
Can anyone identify this gemstone? Recently lost the other earring so I’m hoping to replace it with a different set.1yr ⋅ LittleMissShortie ⋅ r/Gemstones
Inherited ring, from great-grannana,. I love this, I will hand this down to my kids, but I can’t figure out what the stone in the middle is. Anyone have any ideas?2yr ⋅ kg_tech ⋅ r/Gemstones
anyone have some interesting Kyanite ideas? this was pulled from my friends claim.1yr ⋅ Wilkes_Studio ⋅ r/Gemstones
Remarkably clean blue-purple color shift Umba Sapphire. Cut and photographed by me.4yr ⋅ GeologicSpectrum ⋅ r/Gemstones
How does someone pick 5 different color gemstones for a better quality ring so that they match in color, style, size, etc?1yr ⋅ dogloveratx ⋅ r/Gemstones
Is it safe to assume it's synthetic if you don't know? (Tourmaline, 27.74ct)2yr ⋅ Loschia ⋅ r/Gemstones
I Just won this in an auction. Red is Garnet. May I ask if any know what is other Brown Stone?1yr ⋅ gav1n_n6 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Inherited some interestingly cut antique rubies. What would I do with something like these?1yr ⋅ SpoodlyNoodley ⋅ r/Gemstones
Green garnet/ tsavorite 1.6 crt. Birthstone of january. Sharing on behalf of all born on January.2yr ⋅ Nashstore ⋅ r/Gemstones
Jeweler damaged my original sapphire - should I accept this windowed replacement?2yr ⋅ heartichoke_ ⋅ r/Gemstones
Hope this is okay to post here! I was gifted this years back. Can some sort of kit like this be bought online or is this more likely a personal collection? Haven’t had luck searching for similar items. No idea what to do with it but I like looking at them :)1yr ⋅ NitroGenesis17 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Went to the mall and saw this beauty.i asked them if I could hold it in my hands but they won't let me( 9609usd) 2mo ⋅ hello-world42069 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Great G'mas Ring - curious if anyone can tell me what cut the long triangles are. This ring was my great grandma, and one of the garnets is damaged. I have tried to find a replacement stone, but have no idea where to look. thanks!2yr ⋅ Rhymes_with_Demon ⋅ r/Gemstones
Long time lurker, decided to post a few from my collection. My favorite 4.42 ct red Oregon sunstone.4yr ⋅ RockDoc89 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Would this gem (I think it's garnet?) I found while gem mining be able to be cut?1yr ⋅ Maddie_N ⋅ r/Gemstones
Ok...one more stone then I'll stop bragging. Just got this one back today, 3.20 carat Himalaya Tourmaline! 😍 found this one myself!4yr ⋅ RockDoc89 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Bought this diamond and sapphire ring for my wife and I’m wondering if it was a good deal.1yr ⋅ DrCocktupus ⋅ r/Gemstones
Alexandrite— purple on camera, sapphire under incandescent light, and emerald in the sun!4yr ⋅ jeannaesteves ⋅ r/Gemstones
Palmeira citrine in sterling silver and 14K GF. (Also what are these red/pink crystals in this boulder?)3yr ⋅ manicautist ⋅ r/Gemstones
Got this beautiful antique opal ring recently. I’m not very knowledgeable about types of opals, so I’m wondering what kind these might be? Thanks!3yr ⋅ TrebleRose689 ⋅ r/Gemstones
I’m definitely going to need lots more of these so I can display my sparkly rocks all over the house!4yr ⋅ melisandmarie ⋅ r/Gemstones
These are fake, right? Is ebay untrustworthy for gems and rough in general?1yr ⋅ scopsel ⋅ r/Gemstones
Remember that 83ct lot the other day? That's what my selection looks like - 1.5mm diamond cut Tsavorite.1yr ⋅ fabruer ⋅ r/Gemstones
Vendor told me it was citrine, sold for about 6 bucks. Any ideas to confirm it?3yr ⋅ WilhelmsCamel ⋅ r/Gemstones
Picked up this ring today, I think it’s a boulder opal but it doesn’t look like others I’ve seen, can you guys help me with a better I.D.?1yr ⋅ frostyburns ⋅ r/Gemstones
The annual showing of my pride and joy - 16.45 ct trapiche emerald gemstone4yr ⋅ a_voice_in_the_wind ⋅ r/Gemstones
Some mahenge garnets hanging out on the windowsill. I know all mahenge are beautiful but the lighter colors are my favorite.4yr ⋅ earlysong ⋅ r/Gemstones
2.11 ct VVS Cornflower blue sapphire recently won at auction, currently on its way to GIA for certification. It has been heated as I read that 98%of sapphires have and my question is, how much will this affect the retail value of it? For what I paid this doesn't matter much but I'm just curious.1yr ⋅ calvininthewagon ⋅ r/Gemstones
A quartz that grew inside another quartz. I thought y’all would find this interesting3yr ⋅ slippery__soap ⋅ r/Gemstones
Looking to recreate a ring like this — where to find a lab created gem this color?10mo ⋅ NoPoliticalParties ⋅ r/Gemstones
