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Tag Archives: pink-orange
Pink peach punch in a dot.#756
This small standard round brilliant was cut while I was experimenting in cutting small rounds. I put it in the collection to keep it safe. It is a nice peach pink of light tone and bright disposition. It weighs .24 … Continue reading
Quite included candy orange oval, Brazil#550
This oval was cut from a piece of “salad” that I purchased from Brazil. “Salad” are low grade tourmalines that are faceted by native cutters. I got some just to see if I could get some different shades of color … Continue reading
Dichroic, medium toned, pink orange oval#280
This medium toned oval has a nice complex nature. The pastel pink orange blends nicely with the pastel pink orange to make a medium toned, dichroic gemstone. It appears to be eye clean and of a fine crystal. It weighs … Continue reading
A Orange Pink has finally hit the bell, Its a GEM emerald cut.
This larger emerald cut is a gem, (top quality gemstone). It has a complete set of facet steps, four on the pavilion and three on the crown. It has a color that has more or less orange in the pink … Continue reading
A complex peach with a side order of pink, emerald cut.
Gemstones with a zestful mixture of pink and peach are relatively rare and quite desirable in such gems as corundum (sapphire) and topaz (precious topaz). Well I think that this posted gemstone has all it has to have, to … Continue reading
Peachy Pink Pride in a smaller Oval
Peachy pink or pinky peach is all in the lighting. This oval has a crisp clean look because it does not appear to be dichroic. It also appears to be eye clean and with fine crystal. Its tone level is … Continue reading
I get really juiced with orange, emerald cut#1077
I reignited my faceting adventure because I wanted tourmaline in all its colors. One of the colors I wanted the most was orange. Not the browned oranges of Dravite infamy, though they were welcome, but pure and fruity pleasures. Well … Continue reading