amazing gemstones

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This stone is from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and has an independent laboratory report.  It weighs 2.11 carats and is cornflower blue.  It has superb color as well as outstanding clarity and brilliance.  I am a GIA Graduate Gemologist and have been a gemstone dealer and custom jeweler since 2005.  I reside in Bangkok, Thailand where I source colored gemstones at wholesale markets.  

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This blue sapphire is accompanied by a laboratory report from AIGS, one of the most well-respected laboratories in Asia.  The report states no evidence of heat.  Unheated sapphire is extraordinarily rare- this stone came from the ground this color; it has not been enhanced with heat.  Price is $1410 per carat.  Please visit my website:

http://tiptopgem.com/

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[tiptopgemdotcom]

This next stone has a very special place in my heart because it is the finest ruby star I have ever had the pleasure to own.  It faces up quite large and appears to be a 4-carat sized stone, but it actually weighs 2.73 carats.  It is a highly saturated vivid red color and the star is extremely sharp and well-defined.  Because Dr. Adolph Peretti is a noted authority in ruby, I took the stone to GRS Swisslab for evaluation, and the report bears his signature.  This is an unheated Mogok Burmese ruby and as such it is in the very highest echelon in the gemstone world.  













This extremely rare, exclusive and elusive Burmese ruby is priced at $30,000.  Reduced to $27,000, or if paid with bitcoin 15% off at $22,950.  Inquire for additional information:

dave@tiptopgem.com

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This ruby from Madagascar weighs 2.58 carats and is NOT glass filled.  There is a massive amount of glass-filled ruby on the market now and it is not durable; if your jeweler attempts to fix a prong with his torch the glass filling will soften and run out.  This gemstone is flux-healed- a durable treatment that will last your lifetime and your heir's lifetime and their heir's lifetime- ad infinitum.  Flux-healed ruby is not as expensive as unheated ruby but is a superb choice if you want a rare, beautiful, durable ruby with natural color.



Because of the shape this ruby is very versatile and could easily become a magnificent pendant or a very alluring ring in either white or yellow gold- or platinum for the most discerning individual.  Of course we also offer palladium for those who think outside the box!



This ruby would make a magnificent gift for someone born in July!  Ruby is the traditional birthstone for the month of July and very few people own such a beautiful example of this rare stone.



This Madagascan ruby is $299 per carat and for a minimal additional charge you can get an independent laboratory report.  Large size, emerald shape, and intense red color make this natural ruby a superb value.  If you have any questions about this stone or would like to know more about my company please stop by our website:

http://tiptopgem.com/

My wife and I maintain a residence in Bangkok and in northwest Ohio (near Toledo) and we would be happy to serve you.  We source gemstones in Thailand and also build custom jewelry here using only the most quality-conscious artisans who produce heirloom quality pieces at a highly competitive cost.  I am not only a jeweler but also a Graduate Gemologist (GIA) and as such I am qualified to answer your questions about gemstones physical properties, treatments, and origin.  Fewer than one in 100 jewelers in the West are Graduate Gemologists- most have no formal training at all in gemology.

If you are looking for an emerald, ruby, sapphire, tsavorite garnet, tanzanite, or any other colored gemstone please get in touch with me.  I would be happy to serve you.  Gemstones are my passion and I love my work so it is not a chore for me to answer any questions that you might have.

~Dave

~~~Sorry the emerald shape ruby has been sold~~~

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Because my wife and I live most of the time in Bangkok we have access to some of the finest stones that the industry has to offer.  We consistently invest in gemstones that have widespread appeal to discerning clients and that are most likely to appreciate in value because of extreme rarity and superb beauty.  This five carat tsavorite garnet is an excellent example of just such a stone. 

While many gemstones are mined from different deposits all over the world, tsavorite garnet still has only a single source- in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in the wild country of the Tsavo National Forest.  The East African nation of Kenya is home to all known tsavorite deposits and while all tsavorite is rare, it is much more rare in sizes over 3 carats.  At 5.10 carats, this stone is as suited to a museum as it is to the inventory of the most hard-to-please collector...or the most hard-to-impress spouse!  This tsavorite has the intense green color that is so highly coveted coupled with a ridiculous amount of sparkle and brilliance and is also a very clean gemstone.  It is supremely rare and you will never see such a fine gemstone in a local jewelry store as gems of this quality tend to go directly from wholesale markets in Asia to a collector's safe.

It has been said that "Tsavorite garnet is the color that emerald only wishes it could be."  The green of this magnificent example is other-worldly.



Independent 3rd party laboratory report included.  For a minimal fee, we will happily get a report from the laboratory of your choice.



























This very special tsavorite garnet heart is 5.10 carats and $2990 per carat.  Please inquire today if you need any additional information or if you have questions about insured shipping, independent laboratory reports, or if you want to know more about other gemstones that I am offering.  Few dealers in the colored gemstone trade offer the levels of quality and service that I offer to my clients.  Few dealers love gemstones as much as I do, and love serving people who love them.  Let's talk about that special stone for a special person.  We can take any stone that you select and using the latest computerized CAD/CAM technologies we can create the most exquisite piece of jewelry you have ever seen anywhere, at any price- but we make it affordable.

http://thegemvault.tiptopgem.com/

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Here is an example of a ring we very recently made for a client.  She had been "window shopping" in the Cayman Islands and brought back an idea that really appealed to her.  We exchanged a few emails and traded some pictures gleaned from google image searches, and before you know it this ring was on her finger.  She is thrilled with the result and was even more shocked at the price. 

Some people are not aware that often custom jewelry costs LESS than comparable quality available "off the rack" in a jewelry store.  Think about this for a minute.  I do not have to finance my inventory of diamonds, gold, and labor to make a piece of heirloom quality jewelry.  When you select a stone that I am offering, I direct our artist to draw up the CAD image and then the model is made in wax, which is then cast in your choice of gold, platinum, white gold, palladium, or any other exotic precious metal.  Local artisans here in Bangkok finish the metal and set the stones and it is shipped directly to you via FedEx- fully insured. 

When you shop for jewelry at your local store are you getting exactly what you want, or are you settling for the quality and style that is available?  In this new technology age, there is absolutely no reason to settle.  Get the stones that you want and have a unique piece of jewelry manufactured specifically for you- on your terms.

Take a look at the piece of jewelry that was born of our client's trip to the Caymans, and think about letting us serve you in the same way- on your terms, with your desires and your tastes front and center.  That's what we do best.











 







Please feel free to add me as a friend on Facebook.  My name is "David Fortier" and I will be easy to spot since my avatar is this very ring that you see above!  Also if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at my regular e-mail:

dave@tiptopgem.com

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Of course you can ask me some questions here on the public forum, or send me a private message as well.  I am happy to hear from people who are interested in gemstones.  This work is not just my job, but my passion as well and I always like to communicate with people who share this love of natural precious stones!

[sebdude420]

You have very nice Gemstones. It is nice to see this stuff being offered for BTC. I just finished an entry level Jewelery Crafting class with my girlfriend at a local college. It was fun.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you Sebdude!!  I think there are a lot of creative types who are attracted to bitcoin so I am not surprised to find someone else here who makes jewelry.  You are lucky to be able to study it locally!  What kind of jewelry did you make, and do you wear it?

[tiptopgemdotcom]

~~~sorry, this one is SOLD~~~

This is a beautiful natural amethyst trillian mined in Zambia.  It weighs 2.19 carats and like all of our stones it is guaranteed unequivocally 100% natural.  There is an incredible amount of synthetic hydrothermal amethyst in the market so you better know your dealer!  Our stellar reputation comes from consistently serving our clients with integrity.







$20 per carat plus $10 shipping and handling guarantees secure, trackable delivery.  Contact me directly to buy this stone or if you have any questions:

dave@tiptopgem.com

[ColdHardMetal]

Really nice stones. That star is amazing.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you ColdHardMetal!!!  I appreciate it.  And yes, the star is really magnificent.  It looked too good to be true when I first saw it.  Usually when I take stones to GRS Swisslab I just drop them off at the window, and pick the report up when it is done.  This time Dr. Peretti came out to talk to me about the stone!    It felt pretty cool.  I am no bigshot, so when someone of his caliber pays attention to the stone you bring in it boosts your ego a bit!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

The amethyst trillian is SOLD

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Madagascar is producing amazing garnet lately but we never know how long a particular deposit will last.  Forget the nasty brown-Red hues of most garnet- this is beautiful red with just a tiny splash of orange to give it a strong, vivid punch of color.  

This stone is just under 2 3/4 carats- it weighs 2.73 cts.  The shape is perfect and the emerald cut is perfectly executed for lots of sparkle.  This is a fleeting opportunity to own a natural Madascan garnet that youwill treasure.  $28 per carat $24 per carat and $10 for trackable shipping.  Don't lose out- contact me now!

dave@tiptopgem.com

Buy with bitcoins and deduct 10%  

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Natural stone mined in Ceylon.  These pictures say it all!  Per carat price 1675USD.  GIT laboratory report.  Extraordinarily rare in this large size with such excellent color, transparency, and brilliance.





































Questions welcome!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Need a larger sapphire?  Smaller?  Pink?  Let me know; I will find it for you.

dave@tiptopgem.com




~~~buy any stone on this thread and get a 10% discount for paying with bitcoins~~~

[tiptopgemdotcom]

~~~the aquamarine is sold~~~











Vivid bluish-Green Madagascan aquamarine suitable for the most discerning collector or to become a magnificent centerpiece for an outlandishly luxurious piece of jewelry.


~~~the aquamarine is sold~~~

$11,500...less than $475 per carat.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This is a gorgeous natural octahedral spinel crystal from Sri Lanka.  Spinel is a close relative of ruby, and in fact the same marble host rock that creates ruby creates spinel- the only difference is the chemicals present when the gemstone forms.  This natural crystal weighs .38 carats.  Another interesting fact is that spinel has the same crystal "habit" as diamond.  If you google "diamond octahedron" you will see!

$25 $20 plus $10 shipping.  Your parcel will be trackable online.  Combine several stones for one shipping charge!!!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I almost forgot- please add me as a friend on Facebook! You will see more stones there, my wedding pictures, and all sorts of goodies!

http://www.facebook.com/david.b.fortier

Also I often put stones on facebook that appear no other place- Facebook EXCLUSIVES.  What could be more fun than that?  Nothing of course.  

[tiptopgemdotcom]

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Yes, I take bitcoin for purchases.  I also accept paypal.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

10% DISCOUNT OFFER EXTENDED.  For the month of September, take 10% off any gemstone on this thread if you pay with bitcoin!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Please take a look at the bitcoin jewelry (gold, platinum, palladium) here:

http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=21939.0


Whether you need a ring, pendant, earrings (bitcoin or conventional), ruby emerald or sapphire jewelry or loose stones we can accommodate you.  

Please add me as a friend on Facebook to see more of our stones and custom jewelry!  I am David B. Fortier; my avatar is a cocktail ring with a yellow stone and diamond accents (look to the left- my avatar here is the same).

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This is a fabulous blue/green core tourmaline slice from Brazil.  This is a rare and highly coveted stone with great appeal as a ring, pendant, or to add to a collection.  It is just a bit smaller than a U.S. dime and weighs 2.45 carats.  No treatment!  $99 $79 $65 plus $10 shipping includes online tracking.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Contact me if you are interested in ruby, sapphire, emerald, or exotic collectible stones of any type.  Here in Thailand we have access to an incredible array of gemstones!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This is a rare Mali garnet from the country of Mali.  Can you name a city in Mali?  If you said Timbuktu, you really know your geography.    Mali garnet is one of the few gemstones that comes from only one source country.  Tanzanite is another- which only comes from Tanzania.

This is a stunning honey-colored trillian that weighs 1.40 carats.  It is extremely well-cut and has great brilliance.  The color is even and strong and it's a fabulous gemstone.  

Remember if you pay with bitcoins you get 10% off our already low prices.

$38 $32 $29 per carat plus $10 shipping.  Combine an unlimited number of stones to save money on shipping!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This oval rhodolite garnet is not only a substantial size with vivid color, but it has a ton of brilliance and has an attention-getting presence!  This stone comes from the Umba River Valley in Tanzania.

















This gemstone weighs 2.86 carats.  $48 $38 per carat.  Intense purplish-red color is guaranteed to please or your money back.  In fact, ALL of our stones come with a money-back guarantee.  $10 shipping for an unlimited number of stones and you can track your package online.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This is an outstanding SQUARE step-cut rhodolite garnet from Tanzania.  

1.47 carats and $30 $28 per carat.  $10 shipping for an unlimited number of stones- includes online tracking.

You will notice jagged lines in some of the images of gemstones.  These are actually my wife's fingerprints showing through the stone!!!!  Yes, they are highly diaphanous- very, very transparent.  This is one of the marks of an excellent, high-quality gemstone.  Because my wife and I hand-select every stone that we sell, you are sure to be thrilled with the color, transparency, clarity, and brilliance.  These gemstones are full of sparkle.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This is a very nice stone for a collector or to be featured in a piece of jewelry.  Yes, of course we make custom jewelry to your specifications!!!!

This emerald shaped rhodolite weighs 2.40 carats.  $34 $30 $24 per carat.  100% satisfaction guaranteed!  $10 shipping.











I am a Graduate Gemologist from GIA.  I represent gemstones accurately and I guarantee that they are correctly identified- that the variety and species are correct.  If you don't know your dealer, you don't know what you are buying!!!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This is a beautiful cushion-cut Zambian amethyst with great color.  1.57 carats and $24 $21 per carat.  Unusual cutting and 100% guaranteed to be a natural amethyst- this is NOT hydrothermal synthetic like all of the "natural" stones on eBay!!!!!!!!!

$10 shipping and you can track your parcel online.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Intense color and great brilliance- this is an excellent example of fine Zambian color!

2.45 carats @ $36 $33 $27 per carat.  You always get 10% off if you pay with bitcoin.  

[tiptopgemdotcom]

If you want to study natural inclusions in amethyst buy this stone!!!  You can learn a great deal from the world that exists inside gemstones- including clues about how they formed.  Excellent cutting- superb brilliance as you can see!

2.35 carats @ $17 $16 per carat; $10 shipping includes tracking.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This trillian has loads of brilliance and very good color.  It is nice and clean and would make a great pendant!!!!  If you don't have any natural Zambian amethyst in your collection this makes a very good collectible stone, particularly because it is 100%- mined from the earth!  Most amethyst currently in the market is hydrothermal synthetic.

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amethyst trillian 1.72 carats @ $45 per carat.  shipping is $10.

~~~SOLD~~~

superb gemstone

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This is an exceptionally fine blue tanzanite with superb brilliance.  Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.  Independent laboratory report available upon request.

~~~SOLD~~~

~~~SOLD~~~

tanzanite with no treatments other than heat; 2.97 carats @ $320 per carat

save 10% by paying with bitcoin.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

At these prices- especially for this quality- these gemstones will not last!

My wife and I hand-pick each and every stone that we sell. 

[xxxcoin]

+1 to this seller.

Very communicative and prompt.

My order arrived quicker than expected even

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you XXXcoin!  I appreciate the feedback.  We do try to ship very promptly and keep clients "in the know" with their order status. 

[tiptopgemdotcom]

There is A LOT of interest in these new stones on the thread- remember you might miss out if you are waiting for a magical number for bitcoin.  It is over 8.50 right now- don't be too late to pull the trigger!!!!

[BurntSnow]

Those gemstones are so beautiful! I wish I could afford one of those. Good luck selling.  

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you Burntsnow!  Keep your eyes on the thread- we will have some budget-priced stones as well. 

[MyBitcoinMint]

I almost wish I were planning on proposing to my girlfriend soon just so I could pick up one of these incredible stones! I'm in awe at the quality. When the day comes, I'll have to let you know.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

LOL- thank you!!!  We are definitely not like the giant companies on eBay that buy gemstones by the bucketful and have a staff of twenty to do the photos.  We (my wife Melanie and I) actually go to the market ourselves and choose each and every gemstone that we sell.  We virtually never buy lots- only single gemstones.  In lots, dealers try to pawn off their junk stones to you, mix in a great many mid-quality, and a few really beautiful stones.  Then they make the price attractive for the lot.  Our problem is- we hate junk stones!!!!  We just want to sell the most beautiful ones. 

Remember- you don't have to propose to her in order to buy a gemstone or make custom jewelry.  You can do it "just because".  Try doing that when it isn't her birthday, or any other "special" occasion and see how utterly effective it is! 

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Looking back over what is sold and what is not, I am amazed at some of the bargains that are still left.  Some of these gemstones have spectacular color for their particular variety and species, and are very reasonably priced.  Remember we also take paypal if you are hoarding your bitcoins at the moment!!!

Please ask questions if you are unsure about a particular stone or if you want to learn more about how we do business.  It would be my pleasure to help you in any way that I can!

~Dave  (dave@tiptopgem.com)

[dovewing2000]

shhhhh - dont tell them that! otherwise all the still good gems are all gone when I need to buy some!!! 

anyway good to have ordered my share for now - thanks for the prompt response. I'll update once I get the shipment for forum rep and compliment the service + goods! 

[tiptopgemdotcom]

LOL- we will keep replenishing them Dovewing! 

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Feel free to send me a PM here on this forum, or just email me at dave@tiptopgem.com to let me know what stones you are looking for.  I would like to post gems that keep people interested!!!!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

For the first time we are offering an oligoclase gemstone mined in Tanzania and cut here in Thailand.  I have never seen this material before and bought all that I could when it was offered to me- a total of three stones!!!  This first one is a radiant emerald cut with superb transparency and very good brilliance.







2.37 carats @ $35 $30 per carat plus $10 shipping.  You can combine shipping so you only pay $10 for an unlimited number of stones.  You will get a tracking number, and we ship very promptly!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Faceted Sri Lankan moonstone is coming very soon!!!!

[Anonymous]

I've seen them, and they're stunning.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you Gilgamesh!

Here they are- Sri Lankan faceted moonstone:

1.79 cts @ $48 $42 per ct:

 
 


1.77 cts @ $48 $42 per ct: SORRY THIS ONE IS SOLD
 
 





1.68 cts @ $24 $22 per ct:
 
 

 

 

Don't forget to take 10% off if you pay with bitcoin!  Also if you sign up for my newsletter at tiptopgem.com, or just send me your e-mail and ask to be added to the list, I will give you 10% off your first order if you pay with PayPal too.  I do accept personal checks also.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Please look over the thread again- all three pages- as I just marked down many of the stones!!!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Besides bitcoins I also take paypal, personal checks, money orders, etc.  Just get in touch with me via PM or at dave@tiptopgem.com.  I can find any stone that you would like- ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, tourmaline, pearls (Japanese Akoya and Chinese freshwater both), or any other gemstone under the sun. 

Note that I am also an experienced custom jeweler!  Any stone that you see on this thread can be made into jewelry with silver, gold (14K, 18K, 22K), platinum, or the latest hot exotic metal palladium.  We can use a stone you already have as well.  Send me a message and let's talk about your dream!  We do CAD drawings so you can visualize how your jewelry will look before it's born.  Take a look at the blog to see a gallery of our work:

http://thegemvault.tiptopgem.com/

[dovewing2000]

Got my stones! thanks! great transaction!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you Dovewing!!!!  So happy that you are happy!! 

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I just reduced the price on three stones in the thread- lots of great opportunities for someone who acts quickly!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Yes, I take bitcoin for purchases.  I also accept credit cards and paypal, and personal checks!

I take requests!  If you are looking for that perfect stone or if you want to build that perfect piece of jewelry to celebrate a milestone in your life please get in touch with me.  You don't need to know anything about gemstones or jewelry and you don't need to be rich.  I work with a broad range of clients to find common gemstones to collectible rarities, and we make jewelry from 10K gold up to platinum.  If you have an idea my wife and I can make it happen.

Send me a PM on this forum or visit my blog at tiptopgem.com for a contact form!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I just marked down some stones on the thread for the first time, some for the second time, and some for the third time!!!!!  At these prices surely they will get scooped up soon by some lucky collector or jewelry aficionado out there. 

If you wait it could be too late!  I take paypal, personal check, bitcoin, credit cards, and money orders.

Just send me a PM on this forum or send an email to dave@tiptopgem.com and say "Dave- I want that stone!"

[tiptopgemdotcom]

If you think of me as a gemologist who is a gemstone dealer- you're right.  But remember that my wife and I are also very experienced making custom jewelry.  If you have never seen the gallery on our blog, you might not realize that we can make virtually any type of jewelry that you can imagine. 

http://tiptopgem.com/TheGemVault/gallery/

A lot of people don't know that custom jewelry is usually less expensive than a comparable piece of jewelry that you buy "off the rack".  You don't pay me to stock the precious metals or the stones.  I don't have a lot of money in inventory that pushes my prices up.  Custom jewelry is the essence of "just in time" inventory management.  And because we operate out of Bangkok, we have a highly competitive labor rate.

With 97 days until Christmas, don't you think that the special someone in your life deserves the most romantic, most breathtaking Christmas ever?

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Only 89 days until Christmas.  Is there a mom, a wife, a daughter on your list?  Custom jewelry is the ultimate gift!!!

If you have never seen the gallery on our blog, you might not realize that we can make virtually any type of jewelry that you can imagine. 

http://tiptopgem.com/TheGemVault/gallery/

A lot of people don't know that custom jewelry is usually less expensive than a comparable piece of jewelry that you buy "off the rack".  You don't pay me to stock the precious metals or the stones.  I don't have a lot of money in inventory that pushes my prices up.  Custom jewelry is the essence of "just in time" inventory management.  And because we operate out of Bangkok, we have a highly competitive labor rate.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Christmas is coming, but you still have time to place an order for a mother's ring or a pair of earrings for your wife or a pendant for your daughter!  We also make engagement rings so why not take her breath away with a gorgeous white gold, platinum, or palladium engagement ring with matching wedding band?  Of course we are colored gemstone specialists but we also have great prices on diamonds!

If you have a question about getting your design underway or you are wondering what kind of budget your project requires, just send me a note at dave@tiptopgem.com and I would be happy to help you!!!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

83 days until Christmas- and she wants jewelry!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

EIGHTY days until Christmas; there is still plenty of time to order custom jewelry.  We can make anything your heart (or her heart!) desires...

http://tiptopgem.com/

[tiptopgemdotcom]

We have a new parcel of some of the most amazing Welo opal from Ethiopia- please inquire for pictures and details!!!!!

dave@tiptopgem.com

[tiptopgemdotcom]

If you are not on our newsletter list, you are about to miss out on some tremendous values on top-grade Welo opal from Ethiopia.  The newsletter is coming out very soon, and you can sign yourself up right here:

http://tiptopgem.com/TheGemVault/newsletter-sign-up/

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Only 62 days until Christmas!!!  There is still time to make that special piece of custom jewelry without paying any extra rush fees and have it delivered in time for Christmas.  Nothing will impress her more than the gift of fine jewelry!

[likuidxd]

Any sapphires? Blue or Pink? Also, what about a 4ct oligoclase emerald cut?

[tiptopgemdotcom]

PM sent!!!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

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The 10% discount for paying with bitcoin has officially expired.  You can still pay with bitcoin but you will pay the prices as listed.  But here is a hint- you might be able to get the discount if you round up a few of your favorite stones on the thread and ask for a package price!!!!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Please take a look at my gallery- the link is at the bottom of this post.  This will show you some of the jewelry that we have made for other clients, and give you an idea of what we could make for your wife this holiday season.  Time is running short if you want Santa to deliver that very special heirloom quality pendant, ring, or earrings- so please get in touch soon!

[likuidxd]

Bump for you! Got my stones today and they are beautiful! Everything checked out with my local guy and I will do further business 

Unfortunately my SO was here when they arrived and the cats out of the bag now

+1

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you likuidxd!  I appreciate the vote of confidence.  Too bad the SO saw the stones, but good that she knows you love and value her!!! 

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Please take a look at my gallery- the link is at the bottom of this post.  This will show you some of the jewelry that we have made for other clients, and give you an idea of what we could make for your wife this holiday season.  Time is running short if you want Santa to deliver that very special heirloom quality pendant, ring, or earrings- so please get in touch soon!


ONLY 40 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Now through December 31st, take 15% off any gemstone on this thread if you pay with bitcoin!!!

Click here to see the beginning of this thread:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=18573.0

Note that Tip Top Gem specializes in loose stones of ALL types.

We have sapphire, ruby, emerald- the "big three", as well as opal and diamond (that rounds out the "big five"- precious gemstones) and virtually any other gemstone you can imagine like amethyst, citrine, garnets of all types (and many colors!), sphene, chrome sphene, pearls (both salt and freshwater!!!), as well as very rare collectible gemstones like jeremejevite and clinohumite. 

Please take a look at the bitcoin jewelry (gold, platinum, palladium) here:

http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=21939.0


Whether you need a loose stone, ring, pendant, earrings (bitcoin or conventional), ruby emerald or sapphire jewelry we can accommodate you.  

Please add me as a friend on Facebook to see more of our stones and custom jewelry!  I am David B. Fortier; my avatar is a cocktail ring with a yellow stone and diamond accents (look to the left- my avatar here is the same).

[Kluge]

I had a ring made through Dave, and the process went very well -- way better than I expected! He walked me through the process, from telling us about our choices of gems fitting the color scheme we wanted, to the characteristics of different metals, to how to get the metals to look a particular way. The aesthetic of the finished ring is exactly what we were hoping for.

For the most part, I just gave Dave a general idea of what I wanted and a budget - then he took it from there. The process was really painless, the price quite reasonable, and Dave's a great, friendly fellow to chat with. The gems are simply amazing for the price, and I'm pretty sure Dave replied within a day's time at least 95% of the times I contacted him (the remaining 5% maybe taking 36hrs or so).

Most importantly, my wife absolutely loved it! I couldn't wait until Christmas to give it to her. Definitely recommend going through Dave if you want an affordable, unique, beautiful ring specially tailored to your preferences.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you Kluge!  I appreciate the feedback. 

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Please take a look at my auction taking place right now on this forum:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=55556.0

[Turbor]

Very nice stones you have there. Would be nice to see some auctions in the 10 to 30 BTC range here.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you Turbor- stones like that are coming soon!!!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Please let me answer any questions you have regarding gemstones or gemstone treatments!

dave@tiptopgem.com

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Please take a look at this auction for a very rare, extremely high-quality color shift malaia garnet- starting at 25 bitcoins:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56133.0

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Please support the gemstone auctions here on Bitcointalk.org!  If we don't have to pay eBay fees we can sell great stones for low prices!!!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

[tiptopgemdotcom]

There are a ton of new gemstone auctions on the forum now- please take a look:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

These are great opportunities to own beautiful gemstones at low prices and support the bitcoin economy.  Remember, bitcoin will only survive as a currency if people buy and sell with it!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

This weekend is going to be loaded with gemstone auctions.  Right now you can buy tourmaline, garnet of different types, faceted rose quartz, blue topaz, Burmese ruby, and more.  If an auction has ended, make an offer!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

There will be brand new gemstone auctions coming up very soon so keep your eye on the auction board this weekend.  You never know what is going to pop up!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Oligoclase, Mali garnet, malachite, quartz, blue topaz, chrysoberyl, and more!


https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

Many of these have been through a round or two of auctions and are at rock-bottom prices.  If I can't sell them for bitcoins I will have to put them on eBay and endure the steep listing and PayPal fees. 

Please take a look!   

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I just put this beautiful stone on a 24 hour auction starting at only 3BTC!!!!!!



Check out the gemstone auctions!  During the week NOBODY bids so you can steal some of these gorgeous stones!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

[BinoX]

Looks nice, but it's not my kind of gem unfortunately.

It does seem to be a very quiet week for gem bids, hopefully it'll pick up soon

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I just listed a couple of new ones Binox- another synthetic star (but this time a blue sapphire) and also a Mali garnet.  I'm with you- I am ready for bids to pick up!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I just starting putting new gemstone auctions up:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

The first one is a gorgeous green chrome diopside from Siberia, and many more will be coming very soon.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I just starting putting new gemstone auctions up:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

The first one is a gorgeous green chrome diopside from Siberia, there is Mali garnet which comes only from the country of Mali in western Africa, and many more will be coming very soon. 

Also note that there are expired auctions of other gemstones, and you can buy these directly with no bidding.  Just send me a note or an email or post right on the thread.

Thank you for looking!

David Fortier, GG

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Great gemstone auctions and some deep discounts on ended auctions!!!!!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Great gemstone auctions and some deep discounts on ended auctions!!!!!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

If you aren't looking at the auctions you are missing this right now:



and you are also missing this:



and who knows what else!

Please take a look:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Great gemstone auctions are going right now...and some deep discounts on ended auctions!!!!!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

If you aren't looking at the auctions you are missing this right now:



and you are also missing this:



and who knows what else!

Please take a look:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Don't miss the opal auctions!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Please have a peek at this tanzanite auction.  It is only 5 days, and it is starting at 1 bitcoin with no reserve:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=76857.0

There are also some other auctions ending soon like fire agate and moonstone!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

For you bargain hunters, I just lowered a bunch of my prices:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

[tiptopgemdotcom]

New stones!  New stones!  I have listed new stones in both the auction section of this forum and on Bitmit.  Please take a look!  Also some of the older stones have new low, low, low prices!

Auctions are here:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=73.0

My Bitmit page is here:

http://bitmit.net/user/tiptopgemdotcom

Also note that you can see my Bitmit auctions by clicking in the link in my signature!

[Turbor]

I can vouch for Dave and his stones. He sold me a very nice blue sapphire lately . Tell him what you want and you get it. He's a top businessman.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you so much Turbor.  It sure is a very beautiful blue sapphire!  Someone very special is very lucky!

[SaltySpitoon]

I should probably add, Dave has the best service of any business I have ever encountered, over purchasing a moderate amount of stones, we have sent a good many pms/emails to 100% clearly communicate everything. He describes everything to a perfect Tee and informs you of anything that you could ever possibly need to know about the stones themselves or anything in general. He replies to any questions you have incredibly quickly, and I have to say half of the excitement of buying the stones had to do with just getting to talk to Dave about them. And Even Better News! As I was posting this, the mailman delivered my order! It only took 9 days to get the stones from Thailand to the U.S with registered airmail shipping package (what he offers for all orders). I can't say enough about Dave's service or professionalism, and look forward to buying more in the future. Thanks so much

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Thank you SaltySpitoon!   

[tiptopgemdotcom]

For those of you who aren't yet my friends on Facebook but want to see my latest goodies, here is a link to some beautiful unheated sapphires from Madagascar that I just found here in the gemstone market in Bangkok:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151755585604370.1073741828.523524369&type=1&l=9326c3e0ee

But don't hesitate to send me a friend request!  I have a ton of other stones listed in my photo albums, as well as pictures of custom jewelry that my wife and I have made.  And browsing is FREE!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

It's sad to see all of my pictures gone in this thread!  Oh well, if you want to see some of our latest gemstones and projects please visit this link on facebook, and also add me as a friend!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152014124499370.1073741831.523524369&type=1&l=165cd57000

[TrailingComet]

Very cool. Good luck

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I make each piece custom, so it depends on whether you want diamonds or CZ or white sapphire, and depends on the size and weight and purity of the precious metal.  With white sapphire and 14K white gold a very rough estimate is $3500.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

All new stones!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152018217409370.1073741832.523524369&type=1&l=9401f989e5

I just added another sapphire so please click that link again!

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I can answer most questions about custom jewelry and gemstones.  Give me a try!

[Ente]

I contacted Dave to buy a set of ruby.
It was a pleasure to talk to him. You can tell he really loves beautiful stones.
After he figured out what I have in mind, he went to scan the local markets, to find a matching set of what I had in mind.
Really putting effort into it and in contact with me, he found really great ones!
I got them lab-graded too, shipping was quick and secure.
These are completely untreated stones. Locally, I would pay several times of Daves price. Not to say that I saw ruby of that quality in any local showcase, ever.

What can I say, Dave offers awesome quality, provides outstanding service, and with an affordable pricetag!



I am a recreational, hobby goldsmith, don't blame Dave for the ring - he provided the stone only. ;-)
Also, in nature the stone has a much deeper, richer color. Those are difficult to photograph.

Ente

[Turbor]

Business with Dave was always a pleasure.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

Wow, Ente and Turbor- that you so much for your kind words!  Melanie and I do love gemstones, and we consider ourselves collectors.  They say that if you find a job that you love, you will never work a day in your life.  That is 110% true for both of us!!!

I just posted a new ruby that might be of interest to some of you:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=780829.msg8800605#msg8800605

Our primary focus is ruby, sapphire (all colors), and emerald.  We have been seeing some truly outstanding Zambian emerald lately.  We just sold a 2 1/4 carat stone a few days ago.  Unfortunately all I have is a cellphone camera pictures because in Bangkok you are not allowed to take cameras into the Gem and Jewelry Fair.  But check this out!  



I would expect this stone to appraise for $10,000 to $14,000 in America, Australia, or Western Europe but we sold it for much less.  The client who bought it has been doing business with us for years and she re-sells the stones for a profit where she lives, and she can still undercut the local jewelry stores and has much better quality goods!

The supply chain for colored gemstones is traditionally very long.  Colored gemstones move through a lot of different hands before they finally end up in your jeweler's showcase.  We cut those middlemen out and sell directly to you, the end consumer.  Because we are right in the middle of the gemstone district in Bangkok, we have access to millions and millions of carats of ruby, sapphire, and emerald.  We don't buy low and sell high, we buy great stones at good prices and we make a modest markup so we can turn over considerable volume.  This keeps our pricing highly competitive!

The emerald in the pic above is Zambian origin and is only oiled with colorless oil.  It has not been dyed or chemically treated, nor has it been filled with resin in order to hide flaws.  It is extraordinarily clean and of exceptionally good color.  I have a superb supplier for such stones and can source these almost at will.

Thank you again guys- your comments are very much appreciated.

[tiptopgemdotcom]

I just want to comment on what Ente said about photographing gemstones.  I agree it is extremely difficult.  The main problem is that our eyes are too good at discerning color.  Modern digital camera sensors are NOT that good with colors.  Please, if you ever see a picture of a stone that I have listed for sale, read what I say about the color and do not rely on the pictures.  There is no camera yet manufactured that can do what your eyes do.  Pure hues are particularly hard to photograph.  Even modern SLR's like our Nikon 3200 (24 megapixel) with a specialized macro lens and daylight macro ring will NEVER see colors as accurately as your eye.  I try to do some post-processing to correct color errors made by the sensor, but even after this is done it is not 100% accurate.  The ruby I have listed here on the forum is a perfect case in point.  It is pure red, but the camera shows orange.  In real life you will ONLY see pure red in this stone.