Star Ruby Adventure and Value

[@acecombatmerc]

Thank you for teaching me and the rest of the schmucks about gemstones. I really wish i had none about gemology growing up. By the time i knew about gemology i had a family. I thought that just came with being a jewler. Not that it was a whole different thing . Its when i became friends with a jewelry manager at Service Merchandise and found out he was a gemologist. He enlightened me about gemology and the world of jewelry . I digress ive been watching since the jumping on your desk along with hard rock music. Ive learned alot along the way with every video. Thanks one more time cause i am a schmuck sometimes

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thank you for your continued support~ and in your favour, i'll say that knowing about how gemstones flow into the market is the closest step you can get to seeing enough volume of stones to have real practical knowledge.

[@sherri2594]

That star ruby & diamond ring is amazing! If I could afford to have a custom ring made, I would choose you to do it, maybe someday! 💞

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Let's keep our eyes on the prize, and hopefully we will get there. Cheers, and thank you for your encouragement.

[@KC9RXP]

I gifted the largest of the star rubies I purchased from you to my mother today, as a necklace, and she loved it. The shape of that particular stone was more challenging to set, but it was well worth it for that razor sharp star. Thanks again.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

I'm glad that she loved the gift~ and yes, the inconsistent cuts of many cabochons can take a little extra "love" to set.

[@KC9RXP]

@@GemologyforSchmucks absolutely, but, now I'm confident in my ability to set such stones and stay profitable.

[@KC9RXP]

Ive come to Peter twice now, with a relatively modest budget, and pretty specific criteria. Both times hes exceeded expectations. Recommended for sure.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thank you for your vote of confidence!~

[@KC9RXP]

@@GemologyforSchmucks You're welcome. The smallest star ruby from my latest buy is above the quality I thought I would own any time soon. Great centered star, basically transparent, and eye popping color.

[@asheland_numismatics]

That ring design and stone are both splendid, they chose well!

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks very much~ it was a great project to organize.

[@asheland_numismatics]

@@GemologyforSchmucks indeed!

[@williamharberts5514]

That video is what you should have been doing all along. Your presentation revamp is a total success. This gives more useful information than your prior videos and should really boost your business at the same time. It allows us to see options you can provide as well as values and how things would be done, ie process, from start to finish. That will make a lot of us much more comfortable with an overseas purchase. Personally my first love for jewelry is the star stones, but don't think you can beat a black star for drama. The star always shows so much better on the dark stones.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks for your continuing encouragement and support, William. This is definitely a work in progress, but I do agree with you that we're starting to go in the right organic direction for healthy growth. On the star front, I'll consider a "show-down" of the stars and see what I can do. Black is such a fantastic colour, and the high contrast is indeed impressive with a star. That said, transparency in the black stars isn't really a thing, so im quite conflicted. Food for thought indeed. Thanks again~

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Heeeyyyy Peter, great video, beautiful ring design. Loved seeing those star Sapphires. I’ve got some catching up to do on your videos.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks Rog~ We can thank Lisa for her great taste in classic designs. I'm glad you enjoyed our display of stars aswell.

[@Liburni]

Very informative for me, until now I haven't educated myself much about star sapphires. Thanks

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks ~ I hope its useful.

[@puresas]

I've learnt a great deal from you, thank you. I really enjoy your presentations. I'm looking to certify my study of gemology (GAA) Australia, in the new year, you have been a convincing factor. Thank you

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

I'm glad to be of service~ and I hope that my work helps you on the way to where you want to go.

[@davidariamirroarkyoung]

I love asterism and am obsessed with it and the rare biasterism. My great aunt recently passed away, she would watch your videos with me. It always ended the same way why can't you find a good Jewish boy like him. I will pay for you to go to Thailand, she would say if that's what it would take. Lol she adored you, and enjoyed learning about gems with me from you. Now I never could answer why I couldn't find a nice Jewish boy like you, because she was open minded about my sexuality, but preferred I found someone Jewish, even though I really don't practice except with her of course I will take part in the rituals she believed in out of respect for her. Lol, as for me not being able to find someone like you, I don't date or deal with people or go out.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Sorry to hear about the passing of your great aunt. I'm glad that you had a chance to bond with her though, and it's an honour for me to have been some small part of creating a context for that.

[@iris5491]

Fellow jew here! Had no idea Peter was of the tribe, but the "schmucks" might have tipped me off! I've been thinking of going over there, maybe taking some gemology courses. And of course, meeting the Gem shepherd! Lmk if you decide to go! I feel like I'm gonna be that old aunt in a mumu any day now, watching this with my nephew 😅

[@kiro9291]

now that is a stunning ring

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks very much~

[@gregleak5134]

I love this presentation Peter. So now you have peeked my curiosity Peter as I am a hobbest gen factor, I'm really wondering about your skills when it comes to gen rough? And for people like myself in the states finding quality rough from a reputable supplier is next to impossible. What are your thoughts on this? Your friend Greg in Jefferson city mo usa

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Hi Greg, Rough is a tough circuit, for sure. Evaluating rough is something i consider myself to be a neophyte at, though i'm keen to grow and learn. As you've found though, finding quality rough in small enough parcels to even buy, subdivide and learn from is a massive challenge. What I usually see is that the big fish in the pond come and sweep up whole parcels, which pleases and accommodates the middle-men from the mining locales, because they have to get some cash back to the community just to continue operating. As a natural result, most of the gem market never even sees the rough until its already cut and available for sale. That's something i'll probably need to flesh out when I write my book XD Cheers from Bangkok~

[@gregleak5134]

@GemologyforSchmucks yes I totally agree with you about the big fish leaving nothing for the minnows, but you never know until you ask. And I still love your channel and will be a long term fan your friend greg

[@davidariamirroarkyoung]

He is actually a really honest actual gem dealer that is extremely good at what he does, he does give good prices on gems. Now, I Never and you should Never expect amazing deals and be extremely weary of them, also the larger weight of a gem rough parcel, usually is going to save you money. But always ask why is someone going to sell you something for $1,000.00 that everyone else is charging $5,000.00 if he was in a rush to sell he could go from $4,000.00-$4,500.00 and sell it quickly, and in my experience be very careful in those situations. Also purchase gems that have a high yield for cut and greater pricing for rough to cut percentage like emeralds are not worth much difference in rough to cut stones usually only 25% different. He is fair honest straight forward telling you if he thinks good time to buy and what you should consider and will be good pricing. Just figure out your budget and what is it you want and want to do.

[@richardlasky7894]

😍😍✌ I would love love love, To see the raw or the first cut before polishing of a star ruby.??? 🙏🙏 😁😁👌

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

A great suggestion. Hopefully i'll be so lucky as to visit some star mines before too long and if im EXTRA lucky i'll get access to rough. Cheers

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Hi, Maybe a strange question, What when you cut/polish a star sapphire for instance in a octaganal or diamond shape, will it shows also that star appearence ? Do they come in in translucent varïeties also ? Gr, Maxim 👋🙂

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Hi Maxim - Star sapphires need a cabochon top to act like a lens and focus the star effect. If you put flat facets such as a diamond or octagon shape etc, it will look more like a sheen such as we see in moonstone or labradorite.

[@jonaschumacher3128]

Hello, I just discovered your channel and really like the informative videos you are putting out. As I get more invested in the jewelry world and start purchasing pieces at auctions, I'm now looking to buy premium equipment and would love to get a professional's opinion. I'm considering the Presidium Adamas and the GemOro Testerossa as diamond testers. Do you have experience with these products or the brands themselves? Also, I've noticed a nice loupe in some of your videos. Could you recommend a brand? Thank you very much in advance. Best regards, Jona.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Hi Jona, Thanks for your question. I've got a video on the pen type testers discussing some of the extent that they're useful and where they're totally not useful, which i've linked below. Loupes are also another common question for me, so I have a review on 3 popular loupes. (2nd link below) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ7Jmp9oisx2qqcsi=xp-k0OBEBv-1QkP0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2HIi6iPrZKXjZosi=mCIbeXs5tJ4pJsgl

[@NamaShiva]

Thank you for the video. Wanted to ask that would it be possible for a clear star to present in a transparent stone ? Given that the rutiles are needed to form a star stone. Would you choose a star stone on a translucent stone over transparent one with lighter star ?

[@NamaShiva]

PS. I'm waiting for you to write a book. With all the info that you have presented and the images with unique presentations. Looking forward for your autograph :)

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

That is high praise indeed, thank you. I have something cooking on the back burner, but I want the full flavour to develop before I serve it to my guests. ^_^

[@angelturner3837]

I’m curious about some stones Can u help I have turquoise, star sapphire And many other Can look a picture and give a idea

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Curiosity is a good thing. I'm not sure what looking at a picture of these stones would accomplish though, as we cannot identify or accurately value a stone from photo and video.

[@Footprints1111]

What about Star Emeralds? 💕

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

I've seen cats-eye emeralds in person, but the mechanism that causes the cats eye effect isn't always the same as what causes stars. I've not heard anything about stars being possible in emeralds, but I would certainly be interested in hearing more if they showed up somewhere.

[@stuartbailey6201]

Thanks for the Info “ 👍👍👍

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

My pleasure, Stuart

[@sergioortega5869]

teacher, good day, you know, I have a pair of Ruby from Mozambique and they are so rare that you can see their seams and they are big and they are cut in one piece, their seams look straight, one is 14 carats and the other is 19+ carats, it is a It's a shame you live in another state, I live here in Connecticut, USA.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Congratulations on your collection~ and yes, Thailand is a bit far away from Connecticut.

[@minniefontein1665]

I got so tired after a minute listening. Thanks for your efforts anyway

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

There’s definitely a lot of info to wade through. Hopefully bite by bite it will become more digestible for you.

[@DineshKumar-ok5bz]

स्टार मानिक देखकर मुझे बहुत आनंद हुआ दिनेशराजपुरोहित

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

I am glad that you enjoy stars also.

[@davidvaldez8019]

Thanks

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

My pleasure - thank you~

[@aadi1sunduaadi1sundu15]

Nice star ruby...how to get and we are from india

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thank you ~ If you'd like to purchase one of these star ruby, then you're welcome to visit gemshepherd.com and contact me.

[@KC9RXP]

Where is the line drawn between a violet sapphire, and a purple red ruby? Ive been under the assumption that the presence of chromium makes it a ruby. Red glow under UV=Ruby in my mind.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

If only the labs could agree on that one too... but they don't. This is a pretty subjective call, and each lab stands to be different. This is a massive problem between the trade, labs and customers that naturally are suspicious of trickery.

[@KC9RXP]

@@GemologyforSchmucks I was afraid that was the case. If violet is on the spectrum, purple is a mixture of blue and red, then in my mind, you have to have some ruby mixed in to make purple. What is typically responsible for the violet color in a sapphire? Different valence titanium?

[@KC9RXP]

Vanadium. 👍 ​@@GemologyforSchmucks

[@Algoldprospecting]

I try to find star blue quartz can’t find it

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Interesting ~ Im not sure that i've seen one actually. Have you heard of natural ones before?

[@Algoldprospecting]

@@GemologyforSchmucks I live in Alabama. Its our state gemstone but I have looked everywhere. Cabbed a bunch I thought might be it. I can get chatoyant ones but no star yet😂

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

@@Algoldprospecting the quest continues~

[@davidariamirroarkyoung]

In California our state gem is benitonite, it's found in a single deposit and the mine hasn't produced anything worth talking about since the first pocket found. You can pay to go there and dig for yourself but people find very small not facet grade stones and that's all you can get without buying the old stock that's i think $20k+ a CT. States tend to choose rare varieties for the state gem like Idaho star garnets it's only place really that has star garnets, or Montana sapphires they have this particular shade of green, they try choosing something rare and only found there.

[@Algoldprospecting]

@@davidariamirroarkyoung the blue is more like a grey blue. I think I might have found some. I cabbed a piece it has 4 rays

[@tinymetaltrees]

I might try to change your mind about kilos…

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Everyone is welcome to test their might XD

[@fouziaahmad8766]

How can I reach out to you

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Email is best: [e-mail]

[@CirClip]

I bought a pair (big one with silver ring) and a smaller without ring. I bought it from Peshawar Pakistan and i paid for this star ruby pair for Pakistani rupees 613000 rupees

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

I hope you enjoy your stones.

[@Mario.alsanchez117]

❣️

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks~

[@sumudusaranga2492]

Im from sri lanka i have natural gems. If you buy gems?

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

I have regular access to many natural gemstones, and nearly always buy them in person.

[@fouziaahmad8766]

I also have a star ruby with me

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Excellent~ I hope you enjoy your stone.

[@KC9RXP]

Anyone ive ever heard of shooting a white stag, or deer, never sees another deer in their life. Supposed to be bad juju, big time.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Certainly not advisable to get cursed and or haunted by exotic fauna.

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Where are you Peter ?

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Currently in Bangkok. Who knows about tomorrow, as the world is my oyster.