Just a few, but large Ruby, recently added to the collection. I’m soaking the large piece next to my hand in Muriatic Acid to unveil what is in the compounded material. (Acid application is under the supervision of a gemologist).3yr ⋅ Copper-shadow ⋅ r/Gemstones
Inherited this years ago. The jeweler told it was real and so were the stones. Is it possible the stones (especially on the ring) could be anything special?8mo ⋅ Loud-Escape-6373 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Went to the NJ Gem and Mineral Show. Fell in love with this 4.16 ct. untreated Mardi Gras tanzanite. This pic really captures the depth of color.5yr ⋅ overcomebyfumes ⋅ r/Gemstones
Natural Alexandrite Color Changing Round Cut Heat Treated 7.10 Carat Gemstone1yr ⋅ JuliaJune96 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Got these gorgeous sapphires for $55 on an online auction! Each about a carat weight, approximately 7mm x 5mm.5yr ⋅ pumpkinmuffincat95 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Synthetic Alexandrite. 10.8mm and 5 cts finished. Color change purple to pink to blue grey in different lighting. This was the practice cut I shared a few days ago as a work in progress. The design is mini square. I will be cutting this design in light colored CZ.4yr ⋅ WolfsGemDen ⋅ r/Gemstones
Considering buying this Indian Ruby pendant as a gift ($375). The ruby looks opaque though, thoughts?1yr ⋅ TwistedThyristor ⋅ r/Gemstones
An amethyst I cut, I'm just starting to take photos of gems, any criticism is welcome!4yr ⋅ RedRabbit118 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Question about EBAY lot of 100+ CT MIX LOT LOOSE FACETED NATURAL GEMSTONES MIXED GEMS WHOLESALE LOOSE GEM7mo ⋅ spinningcrystaleyes ⋅ r/Gemstones
Created ruby pair with a PERFECT cut from Rio Grande. They look amazing in artificial light in the evening. iPhone camera totally sucks.4yr ⋅ Hiranya_Usha ⋅ r/Gemstones
Grandma gave me these some time ago for my birthday. What are these and is anything of value?4yr ⋅ theadampoops ⋅ r/Gemstones
10mm 6.25 carat created ruby I cut in Arya Akhavan's Heavens Piercing Drill I love it so much!4yr ⋅ JazzmanRob ⋅ r/Gemstones
Any idea on this pink gemstone? It’s on a band stamped 417 AV and is in a beautiful setting with a gold leaf motif.7mo ⋅ RandomActsOfParanoia ⋅ r/Gemstones
Does anyone here have insight on what these blue-green stones might be?1yr ⋅ rumpertumpskins ⋅ r/Gemstones
Hey, was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on less common / unusual / abnormal gemstones I should try to find. I have most of the standard stuff, but wanted to add some more unique items to my collection1yr ⋅ SkylerSpark ⋅ r/Gemstones
Has anyone ever purchased from this Etsy shop? Are they legitimate? All these options seem too good to be true1yr ⋅ _twinsizemattress__ ⋅ r/Gemstones
Can anyone identify these stones? I was thinking the big one is an opal but I’m always wrong when I make that guess.3yr ⋅ bilowj ⋅ r/Gemstones
I’ve had this necklace for awhile. Can someone ID the stones in it? I think the dark blues are sapphire but not sure. Thanks!3yr ⋅ whimsy_rainbow ⋅ r/Gemstones
My Franklin county NC pink sapphire I should have put a quarter for scale. It was about that big.1yr ⋅ Separate-Silver3833 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Question about jade: Are both of these images jade? I know jade can be treated, untreated and in different shades. I’m quite sure the image on the right is jade but the one on the left looks very different3yr ⋅ fish-of-the-banana ⋅ r/Gemstones
Gemstone haul! Nothing particularly valuable, but aren't they beautiful? Which is your favourite?3yr ⋅ nikkipricejewellery ⋅ r/Gemstones
When I was a kid I got a bunch of gemstones for free, it’s most likely they are fake, but I do want to look into it to see if I got lucky and scored any real ones. If anyone can tell me what any of these gems look like, please inform me. If you want any closer looks DM me3yr ⋅ MusicAndTheMisery ⋅ r/Gemstones
101 carat Colombian Emerald. Minor amounts of oil, sold it to my client a while back4yr ⋅ avidude99 ⋅ r/Gemstones
I'm searching for a gemstone in the colour of my eyes as a gift for my girlfriend7mo ⋅ Superdiddy ⋅ r/Gemstones
Can you help me identify this lovely green stone? Yellowish tint that fades to blue3yr ⋅ McMasterMcGee ⋅ r/Gemstones
Hi.. can you pls explain the problems of shallow-cut gem? Any risk? Can it be set into a jewelry?11mo ⋅ Repulsive-Minimum-43 ⋅ r/Gemstones
I've always seen this cut of gemstone, usually diamond, what exactly Is this cut called?2yr ⋅ AsianMan45NewAcc ⋅ r/Gemstones
My girlfriend and I looked at engagement rings today and found exactly what she wanted. Stunning opal.5yr ⋅ DanBarLinMar ⋅ r/Gemstones
Finally got my first large piece! I’ve wanted one ever since I was kid. From Uruguay.5yr ⋅ boombastic45 ⋅ r/Gemstones
I won this ring on eBay. It’s missing one tiny diamond that I didn’t know until it arrived. Still the prettiest and richest sapphire I have seen. How do I learn more about its age?4yr ⋅ Radiantlyred ⋅ r/Gemstones
Can someone tell me something about this jade pendant? Gift from my late Godmother, source unknown, but it is supposed to be a valuable piece.9mo ⋅ smokeandmirrorsff ⋅ r/Gemstones
Does anyone know where I can buy synthetic tourmaline that looks similar to this? It was on an eBay auction and sold for $56 and I'd love something similar to it to add to my collection2mo ⋅ APuffMain ⋅ r/Gemstones
I came into possession of these natural pink diamonds for a song and now i have no idea what to do with them! Is my best option to re-sell? I make jewelry but i'm not sure they would retain value as side stones...1yr ⋅ calvininthewagon ⋅ r/Gemstones
How much would you say this opal is worth? It’s about 1.5cm tall and 1cm across.4yr ⋅ perksofbeingcrafty ⋅ r/Gemstones
4ctish Windex Blue Tourmaline, Chrome C Axis. Outstanding Color, Only Step Cut I Ever Liked. 66% Recovery and Long Sold5yr ⋅ shinyprecious ⋅ r/Gemstones
Can anyone help ID this? My friend has had it for a year and we’ve never been able to get a name for it.4yr ⋅ kilobytess ⋅ r/Gemstones
Another pic of the turqoise I just asked for help identifying the type that it is.3yr ⋅ EliteMind49 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Ethiopian opals with black specks. Common? Uncommon? Harmful to their value?5yr ⋅ Seluin ⋅ r/Gemstones
What do you guys think of this? I think it’s just the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen and I purchased it because it’s so pretty (in my eyes)4yr ⋅ stanw47 ⋅ r/Gemstones
Curious what this may be. More pics in comments, after it makes it through the automod this time!2yr ⋅ Avid_Smoker ⋅ r/Gemstones
Some of the gems pulled from jewelry scraped. It's suprising how quickly this stuff piles up.4yr ⋅ BlufftonStateofmind ⋅ r/Gemstones
.76ct natural Padparadscha Sapphire // NO Treatment .. look at that rutile !!!5yr ⋅ goodshizzen ⋅ r/Gemstones
I have what I think are Red Beryl’s from topaz mountain, Utah. Any idea what their price is?3yr ⋅ reilpikram_ ⋅ r/Gemstones
These spinels started out as irregular octahedral shapes and we transformed them into square and round brilliant cuts to enhance the beauty and I think you will agree, they really shine! If you have a parcel of stones you’ve been meaning to cut, send them our way!4yr ⋅ justinkprim ⋅ r/Gemstones
Looking to purchase this Montana sapphire for an engagement ring, it’s listed as having inclusions but my eye is untrained. Are they severe, light, coverable with a setting, etc?2yr ⋅ Remedy4Souls ⋅ r/Gemstones
Possible Alexandrite? I found this ring in an antique store and noticed that it turned blue under fluorescent lights. HOWEVER- it stays blue under sun light and ONLY turns purple under incandescent light. It is set in sterling silver, looks VERY old and worn. It was sold as Tanzenite.2yr ⋅ calvininthewagon ⋅ r/Gemstones
I bought this large chunk of opal for 3 bucks!! When purchased it showed no signs of fire. But the more I work on it with sand paper and a dremel the more it becomes an awesome piece.5yr ⋅ mrinterfuckinstellar ⋅ r/Gemstones
Inherited some stones from grandmother. Was wondering if anyone could identify and if they were of value?4yr ⋅ Briatrix_Kiddo ⋅ r/Gemstones
Got engaged yesterday! Moissanite is beautiful but the rainbow flash is a bit much for me. Is it possible to set a smaller lab diamond stone in a setting? How much wiggle room do I have until I have to change the whole setting?1yr ⋅ CanadianMermaid ⋅ r/Gemstones
Is it normal for a color-change garnet to have such a wide range of colors?6mo ⋅ this_Name_4ever ⋅ r/Gemstones
Found my dads old wedding band and thought the sapphire on it was extremely eye catching. Is a sapphire like this desirable and/or natural??5yr ⋅ wazzywazz ⋅ r/Gemstones
Lost my favorite ring :( anyone know what kind of stone this is so I can buy something similar? Idk what to search!1yr ⋅ _Minimimii_ ⋅ r/Gemstones
This was my great grandma’s and my uncles are all convinced it’s real. Could it be real? I tried really hard to scratch it with a sharp knife and couldn’t make a visible scratch4yr ⋅ t1nk3rballa ⋅ r/Gemstones
I wonder how they train the young generation of gemologists and appraisers ??? A 25ct Topaz without proof of origin or treatment valued at 4000-4400 € ???1yr ⋅ GeneralBorgia ⋅ r/Gemstones
quick photos I took today of some of the gemstones from my collection I received via my late grandmother. 1) rhodolite or spinel? 2) labeled spinel 3) sunstone? 4) spinel and smoky quartz? 5) I think maybe pink diamonds? 6) sunstone? 7) Paraiba? 8) sapphire? 9) spessartine ?5yr ⋅ FlufferPanda ⋅ r/Gemstones
Just offered the pink band to my wife as a push-present. Custom made around her engagement ring. Beautiful natural pink sapphires.4yr ⋅ pnm59 ⋅ r/Gemstones