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For all of you blue gemstone lovers...

AliJoi5 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 01:35:44 GMT

...who aren't looking to spend a fortune on, say, sapphire, at the moment...

@MyGirlsMom's recent "Favorite Gemstone" thread inspired me to post this for the blue gem fans out there. I just received this Carolyn Pollack set, and the quality of the labradorite blew my mind! This is one of those stones that you don't often see in the higher qualities from shopping networks. This is very high grade! I haven't been too impressed in the past with my labradorite purchases from the Q, so I initially thought to skip these pieces as well, but I'm so happy I decided to take a chance. And I love that this stone is completely untreated.

Anyway, here they be for anyone who's interested...

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SHIRAZ — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 01:39:01 GMT

So Beautiful!

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Pqfan — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 01:39:48 GMT

Very pretty!

I love blue gemstones.

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MyGirlsMom — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 01:40:13 GMT

Very nice!

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missy1 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 01:46:27 GMT

Pretty.

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mstyrion 1 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 01:54:56 GMT

Very nice!

I am one of those blue gemstone people!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 02:37:37 GMT

@AliJoi5. Very nice, Ali. There seems to be a huge difference in the quality of Laboradorite being offered by various vendors. The CP version seems to be clearer of inclusions and a more intense color.

Did the necklace come from CP? I like it a lot but it doesn't look like her work.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 12:39:24 GMT

Those are absolutely stunning pieces!!! Just beautiful. I can see why you purchased them.

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PamfromCT — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 12:56:31 GMT

Thank you for these pictures! I love all blue gemstones - from tanzanite, London blue topaz, turquoise, and on. These pieces are gorgeous. I have never seen anything like this.

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Stray — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 13:03:20 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@AliJoi5. Very nice, Ali. There seems to be a huge difference in the quality of Laboradorite being offered by various vendors. The CP version seems to be clearer of inclusions and a more intense color.

Did the necklace come from CP? I like it a lot but it doesn't look like her work.

@Kachina624 It says David Yurman on the necklace but I agree it doesn't look like CP

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Stray — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 13:06:32 GMT

@Greenhouse wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
@AliJoi5. Very nice, Ali. There seems to be a huge difference in the quality of Laboradorite being offered by various vendors. The CP version seems to be clearer of inclusions and a more intense color.

Did the necklace come from CP? I like it a lot but it doesn't look like her work.
@Kachina624 It says David Yurman on the necklace but I agree it doesn't look like CP

@Kachina624 it is CP J326054

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 15:15:22 GMT

Did not like them very much. Also think the prices are a little high. If you are a shorty the necklace would not be a good look on you.

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PamfromCT — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 17:02:49 GMT

This David Yurman silver necklace is a beauty. I know his pieces are high priced, but I wonder how much it is. Does anyone have any idea?

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:53:17 GMT

OHHHHHH....I want that David Yurman necklace, it really enhances the enhancer! Reading the reviews on the labraborite there are hits and misses, but mostly everyone is satisfied. A good labrodorite is a treasure!

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PamfromCT — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 19:35:22 GMT

I think I might have found this necklace on an ebay auction. The listing was at $600, with 31 bids. I'm sure that is a good price, but it's way more than I want to invest in more jewelry at this point. Take a peek - it might be right for someone.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 20:55:47 GMT

David Yurman jewelry is typically very expensive. Six hundred is well within reason for that necklace.

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Preds — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 21:03:46 GMT

Love blue stones ... Thank you for tempting me with these @AliJoi5.

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AliJoi5 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 21:59:30 GMT

Thanks for all of the great comments, ladies!!

Hi @PamfromCT - Thanks for posting! That's why I wanted to share these pieces with collectors who might have missed them. They are unusual, aren't they? Yes, as @Kachina624 (my gem twin) mentioned, that is a pretty good price for this necklace. If my memory serves, it's going for quite a bit more on DY.com. There are a few different configurations of this necklace, so always be sure you're comparing apples to apples on ebay (that threw me a bit when I first started collecting... there are endless variations of his pieces, and some are more valuable than others).

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AliJoi5 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 22:08:37 GMT

Ditto @mstyrion 1! And I saw your post on the "favorite gemstone" thread. Great picks!!

Thanks @AngelPuppy1!

So true @phoenixbrd - I have not had great luck with labradorite in the past, which is why I was hesitant to order these. Sometimes I am disappointed by cherry picking of stones for presentations (and then I receive a dud). But these pieces were a pleasant surprise! I heard Carolyn say that her husband, Bill, really worked hard to bring us good quality here. I also think CP has great quality lapis... another beauty for we blue lovers!

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AliJoi5 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 22:26:41 GMT

@Preds lol Yup!

P.S. I decorated my house for Halloween this weekend (thanks to Joaquin keeping us in). But your avi just reminded me I almost forgot to put out my favorite witch! hee hee