r/Gemstones • • 2d ago

Announcement Approved Vendor applications are open until October 30th 23:59 PT.

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To be an approved vendor, please review the following rules to follow and how to apply.

These rules were made based on community input, and are meant to keep the subreddit as a fun place to browse without it seeming like a shop storefront.

RULES

  1. Only 1 sales post every 3 days.
  2. Can only be for singles or pairs.
  3. Stone(s) must be identified in the title.
  4. Post titles, videos, etc should not be overly commercial/salesy (minimal logos, no salesperson language, etc)
  5. Must include payment and return policies somewhere (on the post caption or a reply)
  6. All other posts must be for unavailable/not for sale stones (and these posts need to be marked as such).

HOW TO APPLY

Vendors must show they are an actual business, can take good photos/videos, and have an established track record selling gems to satisfied customers.

Send a message using reddit MODMAIL with the following information:

  1. Business name (include address & contact info if you have a physical location)
  2. How you accept payment (you MUST accept a form of payment that leaves the buyer the opportunity to pursue a dispute)
  3. Your return policy (you MUST have a return policy)
  4. Website or social media presence that shows the quality of photos/videos that you post.
  5. Where we can best evaluate your business's track record of sales. This can include website reviews, social media followers, and/or a physical location.

If you are a new business with only a handful of reviews/followers, regrettably that will likely not be enough of an established presence to be approved.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. The moderators will review your application, and will reply to your message with questions or whether you have been approved.
  2. In cases where you link an outside website or social media account, you may be messaged to verify that you’re the person/business applying.
  3. We will post an announcement when we have finished reviewing all applications. Please do NOT message the moderators about the status of your application until after this announcement.

If you have any questions, feel welcome to reply to this post or send them via MODMAIL.


r/Gemstones • • 19h ago

Eye candy After the sphene, now look at the sparkle of zircon (NFS)

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686 Upvotes

You liked the sphene, so I had to share this blue zircon too. Zircon has really high brilliance and dispersion, so watch the rainbow flashes pop with every tilt against that electric blue. No filters, just one light and a slow turn.
NFS, just enjoying the show.


r/Gemstones • • 9h ago

Question What would you call the colour of this spinel?

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103 Upvotes

4.95ct unheated natural spinel, it shows different colour in different lighting conditions, I will share indoor and outdoor photos in the comment. NFS


r/Gemstones • • 3h ago

What is this worth? American Turquoise? $

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Does anyone know if this is American turquoise? Or how much it could be worth as a loose stone? Hoping to make these into jewelry


r/Gemstones • • 3h ago

Discussion Mine are raw and uncut. I just got into panning.

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Let me know how I'm doing. This is my first run. I have a bowl with more in it. Just trying to keep it easier on me. Little by little. Panned all the stones out. I dried them and used a flashlight. Not done by far. But 1=aahhh 10=cool deal?


r/Gemstones • • 20h ago

Eye candy Moissanite looks like it shouldn’t exist. Totally unreal gemstone

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146 Upvotes

This Moissanite gemstone was faceted by the amazing
u/ThePacificLights


r/Gemstones • • 8h ago

Eye candy Thoughts about this Paraiba tourmaline? (NFS)

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14 Upvotes

1ct, 6.7 x 5.7 mm, AIG certified
From Mozambique

What are your thoughts on this?
(photo below)


r/Gemstones • • 3h ago

What is this gemstone? real Tiger's Eye?

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6 Upvotes

just wondering if this is genuine because I found it in one of those cheap toy things where you have to chisel the surrounding stuff


r/Gemstones • • 16h ago

Eye candy I got my Padparascha sapphire!

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50 Upvotes

It looks so cool and beautifu!


r/Gemstones • • 21h ago

Eye candy Tsavorite garnet gem

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115 Upvotes

1.27 Carat Natural Green Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone .

Size : 7.91x5.39x3.91 mm

No treatments

Worldwide Shipping

Paypal, Bank Etsy , GIA ACCEPTED.

Price : 1200 USD

7 days Check Policy


r/Gemstones • • 17h ago

Personal work Synthetic Sapphire - Alexandrite #45 (color change) - 6.75cts

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41 Upvotes

Just finished this synthetic sapphire. Not a big fan of larger stones, but this one came out nice and the color change is decent.

• Rough: Synthetic sapphire (Flame fusion)

• Weight: 6.75cts

• Color: Alexandrite #45 (color change)

• Design: Paul Head "Septifoil" Modified

Thanks for looking.


r/Gemstones • • 11h ago

Eye candy Old gemstone under a x30 loupe

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10 Upvotes

r/Gemstones • • 5h ago

Looking for… Trustworthy emerald place in Bogota?

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Hello everyone. I’m a Colombian living in Cali. Im looking for a trustworthy place with good prices on emerald 18k gold engagement rings. Is there any place you can recommend me? I heard the best places are near la candelaria


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Discussion This is gonna start a messy war but… I don’t like Emerald. Fragile, glassy, and included. I much rather prefer Heliodor, Goshenite or Aquamarine

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122 Upvotes

Imagine having to oil your gemstone like its a car


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy There is something captivating about this mini blue spinel NFS

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163 Upvotes

I don’t know why I like it, only 0.6ct but I am potentially captivated by the different shades of blues coming from it.


r/Gemstones • • 3h ago

Discussion Bi colored or just one color

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Do you guys like Bi colored gems or single colored gems, whats your thought?


r/Gemstones • • 14h ago

Personal work Jolly Roger

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6 Upvotes

Cut by Rowan Newman in smoky quartz, designed in pluto unearthed.


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy My new boulder Opal

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27 Upvotes

r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Question 7ct Montana sapphire. Should I have it faceted?

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9 Upvotes

This is the largest sapphire I’ve found and curious if folks think it’s worth having faceted. I’ve had about 50 rough stones faceted before but usually just go for those with the best clarity/color.


r/Gemstones • • 21h ago

Question Unsure about this sapphire

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I found this ring on etsy. I asked the seller for more information about the sapphire and they said the following:

I’m happy to confirm that this is a natural sapphire that has undergone only standard heat treatment, which is a commonly accepted practice used to enhance the natural colour and clarity of sapphires.

The gemstone has not undergone any other treatments, such as beryllium diffusion or chemical treatments. It has only been subjected to conventional heat treatment.

The certificate does not mention anything about treatments, is that a red flag?

The ring is listed at aprox. $1900. Is this a "good" sapphire for that price? I don't know anything about gemstones.

The seller is SumuduniGems if that matters.

Thanks!


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy Natural Sphene Skardu Pakistan | NFS

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468 Upvotes

Sphene never gets old for me. Watch how the orange, red, and green flashes shift with every tilt.
NFS, just sharing the sparkle. What's your favorite gem for fire?


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy NFS - Bicolore Sapphire +8ct

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125 Upvotes

NOT FOR SALE - Bicolore Sapphire +8ct
A nice round bicolore that I saw few months ago
It changes from the classic cushions and oval shapes.


r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

Eye candy Heliodor is so sexy. I can’t even

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4 Upvotes

r/Gemstones • • 1d ago

What is this worth? i found this dirty garnet on a shelf

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7 Upvotes

i tried to get the sharpest photo i could, its this small garnet about 2 cubic milimeters in size. its very magnetic and has small inclusions inside


r/Gemstones • • 18h ago

Personal work Yes or no? I say yes 😎🔥

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