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Title: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on May 04, 2018, 04:14:03 PM Hi all i am swapping gems for cryptocurrency open to offers , I accept escrow to offer assurance to traders. So pm me or post offers here, minimum order now $50 I also have rough gemstones for sale including sapphire Sapphires mostly what are characterized as blue and white sapphires most are above 1 carat and majority larger, nice colour. $7 per carat deals made on larger purchases. https://www.sapphirebazaar.com/collections/rough compare prices for reference https://i.imgur.com/0Q7MCcn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vPc18b2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NTwAvnN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5Od9g2V.jpg Next up apatite lovely paraiba blue green ocean like colour primarily ranging from 2 to 7 carat most in the higher range, $3 per carat deals on larger purchases https://i.imgur.com/8PILSof.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cr9Jw9F.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WkuHGwJ.jpg Hard to show the colour without light from the other side Aquamarine vast majority 1.5 carat plus alot above 3 carat when heated should improve colour and increase price by alot, pictures dont do these justice. $2.5 per carat deals on larger purchases https://i.imgur.com/QTUY8ZG.jpg https://i.imgur.com/FJoHU2a.jpg Zircon this gem seems to be up and coming and I have what seems to be colours ranging from champagne, red and orange and brown, I done a test heating a sample and the colours improved alot nice reds and I believe there may be blues when heated but never got around to doing it properly just used a stove to test. Heating zircon is the practised in the gemtrade and increases price especially when blues emerge. Most of these are above 5 carat each and alot of monsters 12 carat plus, pictures don not do justice to these. Trading at $3 per carat https://i.imgur.com/LYpSRD4.jpg https://imgur.com/gallery/J1HE4JE Garnet not 100 per cent sure but think there spessotite or rhodolite garnet lovely red to puplish colour virtually all above 5 carat most bigger alot of 9 ct plus, trading at $0.80c per carat https://i.imgur.com/XLJfZL9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/N1exYmL.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sp15T4Q.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7ICAAT5.jpg I have videos of some cut gems I am trading on my YouTube channel, more videos and pictures to be added. YouTube channel is rough swap gems https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2002574.msg21203349#msg21203349 I also have big pieces of black spinel rough http://i65.tinypic.com/eqb2v8.jpg I also have large sizes of rough zircon that changes colour when heated and spinel rough pictures on one of my other topics i think. Open to offers get in contact Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on May 04, 2018, 06:52:49 PM Bump
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Melvin Narag on May 04, 2018, 10:45:09 PM I think some of the stone is nice to become accessory or part of a wedding ring or ring during special occasions and gathering, you can add more price to it when it become part of a jewelry not only as piece of valuable stone.
So how can someone secure their transaction with you? Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: wheelz1200 on May 04, 2018, 11:17:42 PM Do you have a rough price in mind for each lot and do you accept escrow for your sales. Escrow here on this forum. Thanks
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on May 04, 2018, 11:36:43 PM Do you have a rough price in mind for each lot and do you accept escrow for your sales. Escrow here on this forum. Thanks Hi wheelz1200 thanks for the interest yes I will accept escrow and I do have a rough price in mind for some of the items but was open to offers or discussing the price dependent on quantity in terms of the rough stone, is there any item your interested in. I dident want to scare offers off so I thought I would leave the price open to generate an exchange or offers. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on May 04, 2018, 11:42:02 PM I think some of the stone is nice to become accessory or part of a wedding ring or ring during special occasions and gathering, you can add more price to it when it become part of a jewelry not only as piece of valuable stone. So how can someone secure their transaction with you? Hi Melvin we would have to set up a escrow scenario to ensure safety for both parties is there anything in particular your interested in? As you said there is further value to be added for buyers whether it be in jewellery or investing and selling on at a profit. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on May 13, 2018, 05:58:04 PM Bump
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on June 19, 2018, 10:24:07 PM Bump
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on August 10, 2018, 12:59:36 PM bump
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: TECSHARE on August 10, 2018, 01:52:19 PM I would suggest setting up some simple price tiers for smaller and larger orders, while prices might scare off people so do their imaginations when they don't know ;)
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on August 14, 2018, 04:05:33 PM Good point i'll give it a go
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on August 16, 2018, 05:30:07 PM Bump any offers?
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Rhosadah on August 22, 2018, 01:12:29 AM Your gemstone is very beautiful but can you show ruby red gemstones, I'm interested in ruby stones to use as ring jewelry,
if i have pm. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on August 22, 2018, 09:33:00 PM Rhosadah i have some in mind I'll post pics
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: HSRP on August 23, 2018, 06:36:09 AM I would suggest setting up some simple price tiers for smaller and larger orders, while prices might scare off people so do their imaginations when they don't know ;) I need to determine the exact requirements as you say. To go even further, he needs a steady and detailed price. Let the community or users know more. Then when it has a durable value then the transaction value.Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on August 23, 2018, 01:58:41 PM Atleast 1 carat pear cut garnet i think although i have a suspicion it might be a spinel $35 lovely colour that shines in the light and get deeper with a dark backing
http://i67.tinypic.com/2dkl7xt.jpg http://i65.tinypic.com/xp1vsj.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/5ocmjq.jpg 10 garnet rectangular baguette style cut at least 5ct in all i suspect there 0.5ct each lovely red colour $50 for all of them. open to offers http://i65.tinypic.com/24brcwh.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/qryp1u.jpg 15 square cut garnets at least 3.5ct in all lovely dark red $35 for all http://i64.tinypic.com/i2672r.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/2e5tdnt.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/2zolppw.jpg Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Rhosadah on August 23, 2018, 10:10:44 PM Atleast 1 carat pear cut garnet i think although i have a suspicion it might be a spinel $35 lovely colour that shines in the light and get deeper with a dark backing can you give a detailed offer about the price of this Stone, if it can be cheaper than the market price,http://i67.tinypic.com/2dkl7xt.jpg http://i65.tinypic.com/xp1vsj.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/5ocmjq.jpg 10 garnet rectangular baguette style cut at least 5ct in all i suspect there 0.5ct each lovely red colour $50 for all of them. open to offers http://i65.tinypic.com/24brcwh.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/qryp1u.jpg 15 square cut garnets at least 3.5ct in all lovely dark red $35 for all http://i64.tinypic.com/i2672r.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/2e5tdnt.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/2zolppw.jpg I want to have it. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on August 24, 2018, 01:28:05 PM Hi rhosadah which of the 3 red stones are you interested in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd pictures or is it all of them?
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: HSRP on August 24, 2018, 09:38:15 PM I would suggest setting up some simple price tiers for smaller and larger orders, while prices might scare off people so do their imaginations when they don't know ;) I see your point is very relevant to this content. He only displays gems, but do not see how much? Let people know. Lack of information on prices?Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on August 24, 2018, 09:40:59 PM I would suggest setting up some simple price tiers for smaller and larger orders, while prices might scare off people so do their imaginations when they don't know ;) I see your point is very relevant to this content. He only displays gems, but do not see how much? Let people know. Lack of information on prices?I have put a price guide above the pictures in the description although I am still open to offers Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on September 16, 2018, 08:10:18 PM Bump
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on January 12, 2019, 09:51:07 PM bump
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: ovcijisir on January 13, 2019, 04:04:14 PM Are those natural gems? I think it would be very helpful if you would put a meter beside them so the scale of their dimensions can be observed.
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on January 13, 2019, 04:20:20 PM Yes there all natural
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: VINSIN on January 25, 2019, 02:47:27 AM do any of these have holes for necklace as example ..
if yes i am willing to buy them all, escrow with not even an issue accepted Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on January 25, 2019, 05:08:50 PM No they dont have holes although there is a ready made necklace
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: VINSIN on January 25, 2019, 10:55:39 PM No they dont have holes although there is a ready made necklace i am looking for a silversmith my ex girlfriend to buy with beads. Let me know by pm your telegram or whatever I can get in touch with you. Unfortunately i don't have a phone so whatsapp is out of talk. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on January 26, 2019, 11:32:38 PM I don't get the first part of your reply
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: VINSIN on January 26, 2019, 11:35:09 PM I don't get the first part of your reply yeah sorry i was drunk. well i am looking to buy for a silversmith that wants to use them for necklaces or something like this. in any case give me a way to contact you Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on January 28, 2019, 07:48:37 PM Have you had a look at the pictures? What would you be interested in?
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: VINSIN on January 28, 2019, 08:46:01 PM Have you had a look at the pictures? What would you be interested in? Most of them. Literally. I am willing to travel to pick them up. I have bought many tools and stuffs for silversmith and travel to pick them up as customs to israel are a mess Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: kitemaniac88 on February 06, 2019, 09:08:59 PM Hi all
I am a ruby, sapphire and spinel investor/collector/trader specialized in high-end stones that are untreated, unheated, certified, eye clean and from conflict-free countries of origin (after dabbling in crypto I wanted something more "physical" to deal with). Having long-term ties with primary dealers I can offer reasonable prices for high-end rubies e.g. for this 1.08 carat Pink-Red Natural Ruby from Mozambique: https://imgur.com/a/xWrL47i If you're interested or just want to exchange thoughts - let me know! I'm always glad to share a passion :) Ps. I'm still stuck on newbie level. If you PM me please make sure I can answer you. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: ovcijisir on February 10, 2019, 06:02:21 PM Roughswap your really should consider getting copper membership so your photos show up in your thread.
It is really hard navigating trough your photos. Or try to get 1 merit by writing high quality post to become jr. member. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on February 10, 2019, 06:55:49 PM The pictures use to show up i was wondering why they weren't anymore,
i will try at some point to get jr membership Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Timelord2067 on June 06, 2019, 07:36:29 AM The pictures use to show up i was wondering why they weren't anymore, i will try at some point to get jr membership If you want images to show up the link has to be formatted such as: Code: [img]http://i66.tinypic.com/23ijd02.jpg[/img] http://i66.tinypic.com/23ijd02.jpg Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Timelord2067 on July 09, 2019, 12:58:13 PM Have placed an order with roughswap - payment of 7500 SXC TX https://chainz.cryptoid.info/sxc/tx.dws?42509840543820b7185fd3718c4d48aa2ce4f599bfb08cef068ebbab8f96ff4e.htm
Will update when the stones arrive. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Bluewaffle on July 09, 2019, 11:28:55 PM How do we know these are real?
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Timelord2067 on July 09, 2019, 11:36:04 PM How do we know these are real? I guess you do what I'll be doing and show them to a friend who's a jeweller when they arrive ... Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Bluewaffle on July 09, 2019, 11:55:32 PM How do we know these are real? I guess you do what I'll be doing and show them to a friend who's a jeweller when they arrive ... right cause they would be some nice pieces mind sharing which you ended up choosing? kinda interested in some of the raw stones Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Bluewaffle on July 10, 2019, 12:54:15 AM Hi all i am swapping gems for cryptocurrency open to offers , I accept escrow to offer assurance to traders. So on me or post offers here Rough diamond necklaces one white diamond with 21.24 carats $230 ,and another greyish white and black diamond with 25.61 carats of diamonds. $200 open to offers http://i66.tinypic.com/23ijd02.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/21nh06g.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/2l9jm7o.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/2nk49de.jpg http://i65.tinypic.com/2rgmd5f.jpg Isn't 200$ super under priced for like even 1 carrot? let alone 21 ? I'm still confused here Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on July 10, 2019, 12:59:08 AM There all natural earth mined stones i don't sell synthetics as for the raw diamond necklace its rough diamond and not cut the high end cut stones you are thinking of in much more expensive.
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Bluewaffle on July 10, 2019, 02:57:13 AM There all natural earth mined stones i don't sell synthetics as for the raw diamond necklace its rough diamond and not cut the high end cut stones you are thinking of in much more expensive. With the raw diamonds can they still be cut into small nice cut diamonds? did some more research seems that they would be hard to cut down into anything nice and would probably have lots of inclusions do you have any rough diamonds in single stoned and not a whole necklace? Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on July 10, 2019, 10:02:42 PM Yeah cutting them would be a bother especially since there so small.
No I have no rough diamonds at the moment sorry, have a few cut ones in small sizes. Regards Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Bluewaffle on July 10, 2019, 10:19:33 PM Yeah cutting them would be a bother especially since there so small. No I have no rough diamonds at the moment sorry, have a few cut ones in small sizes. Regards Thank you i appreciate the response maybe later if the whole necklaces are still available i might be able to grab one but as of now i will have to hold off thank you again very much Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on July 17, 2019, 02:32:57 PM No problem
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on July 25, 2019, 05:07:54 PM Still available anyone interested get in contact.
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Timelord2067 on December 22, 2019, 09:21:20 AM It started with the placing of an order:
Quote 4 carats of Sapphire ( $20 ) 10 carats of Apatite ( $20 ) 15 carats of Garnet ( $11.25 ) 10 carats of Aquamarine ( $ 23 ) 5 carats of Zircon ( $15 ) Have placed an order with roughswap - payment of 7500 SXC TX https://chainz.cryptoid.info/sxc/tx.dws?42509840543820b7185fd3718c4d48aa2ce4f599bfb08cef068ebbab8f96ff4e.htm Will update when the stones arrive. The stones arrived by mail in good time and very soon after they were on their way to Thailand to be cut.
I was fortunate that there was a gem show on near where I live not long after the gems arrived. The trader I showed them to instantly identified them as the types I had ordered. At first one thought the sapphires were Tanzanite, however after doing a couple of tests, such as placing the stones on a torch and covering with a credit card size piece of transparent plastic, that when turned would cause the stones to polarise if they weren't what they appeared to be. They also shone a "black light" UV light on the sapphires and they turned a pinkish colour. After a little bit more examination the three people examining them declared they are Sri Lankan Sapphires and got excited as they are a better quality than the local Australian varieties of Sapphires. I had it explained to me that the stones would loose half to 2/3rds of their size in the cutting process. Unfortunately, the Apatite were damaged and returned uncut. (or rather when attempting to be cut they broke apart) When I first received the stones, Australian Customs opened the package, plus they were transported to Thailand, so it's probable that they were damaged either by Australian Customs (more likely) or in transit (less likely). I intend to order again, but would be disappointed if further orders had damaged stones. https://talkimg.com/images/2023/05/16/blobfe417ddcd6680c9f.jpeg The stones arrived back a week ago and this is the first time I have had an opportunity to sit down and get this update done. Top left are Garnets, top right are Zircon. https://talkimg.com/images/2023/05/16/blobff55c7ac8af4cf80.jpeg Lower left are Aquamarine and lower right are the sapphires. I have no hesitation in placing further orders from roughswap and look forward to ordering before the start of the new year. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: c0ffer on December 30, 2019, 05:17:19 PM Great offering! Gems and crypto are a classic match ;)
Can't wait to see more and would like to possibly collaborate. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on January 01, 2020, 06:32:41 PM andulolika interested in some garnets.
Thanks time lord for the review, appreciated Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Timelord2067 on January 02, 2020, 04:55:13 AM andulolika interested in some garnets. Thanks timelord2067 for the review, appreciated You're welcome. I see some of your pics on the first page still don't load. Do you have any pics of morganite? (is it available for sale? - Price please?) Actually, scratch that. You can use those first few bumps to post pics or prices details and have your op shorter with info etc. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: andulolika on January 02, 2020, 04:43:42 PM These look amazing, I cannot wait to get mine, might think of some sapphires in the future :).
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on January 02, 2020, 05:15:44 PM andulolika interested in some garnets. Thanks timelord2067 for the review, appreciated You're welcome. I see some of your pics on the first page still don't load. Do you have any pics of morganite? (is it available for sale? - Price please?) Actually, scratch that. You can use those first few bumps to post pics or prices details and have your op shorter with info etc. Hi I think I have sorted why some are not being shown on the post, I'm doing a update on some cut stuff within the next few days, as for morganite rough I think I might have a small piece for sale, I'll try and dig it out and see if it's any good, I'll get back to you on that one. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: TEX-LXRY on January 04, 2020, 04:49:02 AM Hi OP,
Let us know if you would like to post it on our marketplace: https://market.total.exchange/ There is no charge, no vendor fees, and no transaction costs for you, the merchant. Advert still under construction more stock and pictures to add in the coming days. Hi all i am swapping gems for cryptocurrency open to offers , I accept escrow to offer assurance to traders. So pm me or post offers here I also have rough gemstones for sale including sapphire Sapphires mostly what are characterized as blue and white sapphires most are above 1 carat and majority larger, nice colour. $7 per carat deals made on larger purchases. https://www.sapphirebazaar.com/collections/rough compare prices for reference https://i.imgur.com/0Q7MCcn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vPc18b2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NTwAvnN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5Od9g2V.jpg Next up apatite lovely paraiba blue green ocean like colour primarily ranging from 2 to 7 carat most in the higher range, $3 per carat deals on larger purchases https://i.imgur.com/8PILSof.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cr9Jw9F.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WkuHGwJ.jpg Hard to show the colour without light from the other side Aquamarine vast majority 1.5 carat plus alot above 3 carat when heated should improve colour and increase price by alot, pictures dont do these justice. $2.5 per carat deals on larger purchases https://i.imgur.com/QTUY8ZG.jpg https://i.imgur.com/FJoHU2a.jpg Zircon this gem seems to be up and coming and I have what seems to be colours ranging from champagne, red and orange and brown, I done a test heating a sample and the colours improved alot nice reds and I believe there may be blues when heated but never got around to doing it properly just used a stove to test. Heating zircon is the practised in the gemtrade and increases price especially when blues emerge. Most of these are above 5 carat each and alot of monsters 12 carat plus, pictures don not do justice to these. Trading at $3 per carat https://i.imgur.com/LYpSRD4.jpg https://imgur.com/gallery/J1HE4JE Garnet not 100 per cent sure but think there spessotite or rhodolite garnet lovely red to puplish colour virtually all above 5 carat most bigger alot of 9 ct plus, trading at $0.80c per carat https://i.imgur.com/XLJfZL9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/N1exYmL.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sp15T4Q.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7ICAAT5.jpg I have videos of some cut gems I am trading on my YouTube channel, more videos and pictures to be added. YouTube channel is rough swap gems https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2002574.msg21203349#msg21203349 I also have big pieces of black spinel rough http://i65.tinypic.com/eqb2v8.jpg I also have large sizes of rough zircon that changes colour when heated and spinel rough pictures on one of my other topics i think. Open to offers get in contact Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: roughswap on March 12, 2020, 10:38:19 AM Another order from Time lord that I will get posted out today
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: btcltcdigger on March 12, 2020, 11:07:12 AM Just curious, but how can we be sure these are actual gemstones, and not say, glass beads.
Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: andulolika on March 12, 2020, 11:11:59 AM Just curious, but how can we be sure these are actual gemstones, and not say, glass beads. I got a few garnets from him, with what i read on internet and the fire test i done on one of them they seem legit, on the other hand we aren't either talking about huge priced gemstones, these are quite affordable. Might be wrong and who knows what will future bring, but for now for small batches i'd trust. I will eventually get a second one from him will post pictures, I cannot anymore since I gifted them to womans in the family. Think I asked a few folks and they said they are fine.I would like a review from some experienced member. EDit: I might actualy have the one I put under fire (actualy half of it since i dropped it down and keept the uglier half, the other half of it was intact) and the one I gave to mom is close too if you want picture from arrival. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: fudster on March 12, 2020, 11:39:55 AM Still available anyone interested get in contact. These are literally gemstones ;D You have great collections in there. Don't we need papers on these? When I first read the thread title I was thinking already that you have some altcoins ready to exchange with whoever wants to but wow. I'm not into real gems but this is very interesting that people are actually thinking of buying these without physically checking it. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Timelord2067 on March 12, 2020, 03:59:49 PM Just curious, but how can we be sure these are actual gemstones, and not say, glass beads. I'm just curious why you never read this post (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3537803.msg53409022#msg53409022) further up the same page? They are definitely gemstones, not glass. Another order from Time lord that I will get posted out tiday I've just ordered a second batch: Hi, So order includes 10 carats of sapphire, 22 carats of aquamarine and the two morganite rough pieces adding up to 8.1 carats. Postage $12.31 Am looking forward to receiving them soon. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: btcltcdigger on March 12, 2020, 04:28:49 PM Just curious, but how can we be sure these are actual gemstones, and not say, glass beads. I'm just curious why you never read this post (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3537803.msg53409022#msg53409022) further up the same page? They are definitely gemstones, not glass. I admit, i didn't read it thoroughly. But on the note of your post, did you send them to be cut to some service provider or? Can you recommend someone? Prices? Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Timelord2067 on March 12, 2020, 04:41:49 PM Just curious, but how can we be sure these are actual gemstones, and not say, glass beads. I'm just curious why you never read this post (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3537803.msg53409022#msg53409022) further up the same page? They are definitely gemstones, not glass. I admit, i didn't read it thoroughly. But on the note of your post, did you send them to be cut to some service provider or? Can you recommend someone? Prices? Yes, I did send the rough stones off - I went to a gem show in my local area and quickly found a guy who visits Thailand on gem buying tours. He took the stones over, they were cut and the items were posted back to me. Sometimes the guy will bring them back if they are ready before he returns. The various traders at the gem show were all happy to apraise the rough stones and were excited to see Sri Lankan Sapphires as they are a superior quality to the local Australian varieties. The stones' cut size determines how much to pay (about $4 per carat) - I didn't have to pay until the stones were cut as there is no real way to determine a stones cut weight until it is done. Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: btcltcdigger on March 12, 2020, 04:47:36 PM Yes, I did send the rough stones off - I went to a gem show in my local area and quickly found a guy who visits Thailand on gem buying tours. He took the stones over, they were cut and the items were posted back to me. Sometimes the guy will bring them back if they are ready before he returns. The various traders at the gem show were all happy to apraise the rough stones and were excited to see Sri Lankan Sapphires as they are a superior quality to the local Australian varieties. The stones' cut size determines how much to pay (about $4 per carat) - I didn't have to pay until the stones were cut as there is no real way to determine a stones cut weight until it is done. I see. I guess there's a reason now to take my wife to a gemstone exhibit here. Altho this might turn out to be a costly decision. So, how much are those sapphires now worth? I'd expect a cut sapphire is much more valuable than an uncut one? Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: andulolika on March 12, 2020, 04:48:57 PM Yes, I did send the rough stones off - I went to a gem show in my local area and quickly found a guy who visits Thailand on gem buying tours. He took the stones over, they were cut and the items were posted back to me. Sometimes the guy will bring them back if they are ready before he returns. The various traders at the gem show were all happy to apraise the rough stones and were excited to see Sri Lankan Sapphires as they are a superior quality to the local Australian varieties. The stones' cut size determines how much to pay (about $4 per carat) - I didn't have to pay until the stones were cut as there is no real way to determine a stones cut weight until it is done. I see. I guess there's a reason now to take my wife to a gemstone exhibit here. Altho this might turn out to be a costly decision. So, how much are those sapphires now worth? I'd expect a cut sapphire is much more valuable than an uncut one? Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: btcltcdigger on March 12, 2020, 04:50:57 PM I don't know of him having cut sapphires, maybe a few, however they quite affordable, a bit more expensive than the garnets i bought tho but not too much, you can get a couple pieces for 20$ perhaps, can't remember exact pricing but it goes by karat/size. Since they way cheaper uncut you could perhaps start trying to learn to cut yourself or take them for proper cutting. I'm not sure i have the dexterity to cut them myself. And they're not good unless they're perfectly cut. Besides, I'm sure there's few hundred $ of equipment i'd have to invest in + space where to cut it Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: andulolika on March 12, 2020, 05:31:07 PM I don't know of him having cut sapphires, maybe a few, however they quite affordable, a bit more expensive than the garnets i bought tho but not too much, you can get a couple pieces for 20$ perhaps, can't remember exact pricing but it goes by karat/size. Since they way cheaper uncut you could perhaps start trying to learn to cut yourself or take them for proper cutting. I'm not sure i have the dexterity to cut them myself. And they're not good unless they're perfectly cut. Besides, I'm sure there's few hundred $ of equipment i'd have to invest in + space where to cut it But yea main idea would be to give to a professional for doing, even I think they are beautiful as they are. I like the transparent saphires with a small but strong blue taint as a note and perhaps future self-reminder :): Title: Re: Swapping gemstones for coins Post by: Timelord2067 on March 13, 2020, 12:01:58 AM I really had no intention of cutting any stones myself, just buy a few an ask around if anyone knew of anyone that could do it. I was fortunate to find someone at my very first gem show that could have them cut in Thailand, so that's the way I'll probably go from now on.
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