Jewelry

[software]

Now it's on CLEARANCE for $249!!   Crazy!

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@software wrote:

Yes, I actually went ahead and ordered one in aquamarine, my birthstone for $212.

When I went to bed I starting thinking maybe I should get one in morganite, too, at that price.   The next morning it was $224.   Still a decent price but I'll wait.    It may show up again on clearance!   14k is relatively easy to size, if necessary

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@nova wrote:

@software   I've always liked that ring - look at the discount during gold day prices!  It just goes to show the markup on jewelry on any given day!  

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@nova 

[Drythe]

Many here know more about gems than I, but wanted to say I had a Morganite ring altered to a pendent.  The goldsmith told me to protect it from prolonged exposure to sunlight.

I believe that he is correct, but I'm not going to test it out!  Just wear the pendent for evening, or when I'm going to be inside.

Y'all enjoy! 

[nova]

@Drythe   It's actually kunzite that shouldn't have constant exposure to sunlight.  Morganite is fine to be worn all day as a pendant.  I like your creativity.  Enjoy your pendant.

[nova]

@software  I'm glad you bought your aquamarine ing at the special price which was even better than clearance!  I hope you wear it often!

[Drythe]

@nova 

Thanks for the info.

I have both, just to be safe,

will protect both from the sunlight!

[nova]

@Drythe   Sounds like you have a beautiful collection!  I used to work for a major jewelry store & received extensive training in colored gemstones & earned a certificate in diamonds.  Both kunzite and morganite are exotic stones - rare and prized for color.  Neither stone is anywhere near as hard as a diamond (or even sapphire).  Kunzite was sometimes called "an evening stone" since long-term direct exposure to sunlight would affect the color.  Morganite is in the beryl family - like emerald & aquamarine - so it's not a very tough stone at all.  I have a morganite bracelet that i honestly save for special occasions since I don't want to bang it around too much.  Pendants are usually safe bets for soft or exotic stones.  Enjoy your pieces!

[Drythe]

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@nova wrote:

@Drythe   Sounds like you have a beautiful collection!  I used to work for a major jewelry store & received extensive training in colored gemstones & earned a certificate in diamonds.  Both kunzite and morganite are exotic stones - rare and prized for color.  Neither stone is anywhere near as hard as a diamond (or even sapphire).  Kunzite was sometimes called "an evening stone" since long-term direct exposure to sunlight would affect the color.  Morganite is in the beryl family - like emerald & aquamarine - so it's not a very tough stone at all.  I have a morganite bracelet that i honestly save for special occasions since I don't want to bang it around too much.  Pendants are usually safe bets for soft or exotic stones.  Enjoy your pieces!

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@nova 

A kindred spirit!  DH says I never met a gem stone I didn’t like.  Not true, I never met a great gem stone I didn’t  like.  Really love Beryls.  

I revised the morganite from ring to / pendant for exactly that reason.  I’m a clutz. 

[nova]

@Drythe  No - not a klutz - sounds like you're a smart woman!!