Topic: Swapping gemstones for coins (Read 1624 times)

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.

Well it would take a few years for anyone to do proper cuts, but i was thinking if you were bored and wanted to do it could always ask for some gemcutter to let you fuck your stones, lol.
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 :

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

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 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?

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 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?

I'm just curious why you never read this post further up the same page?

They are definitely gemstones, not glass.

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I've just ordered a second batch:


Am looking forward to receiving them soon.

These are literally gemstones    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.

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.

Just curious, but how can we be sure these are actual gemstones, and not say, glass beads.

Another order from Time lord that I will get posted out today

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. 

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.

These look amazing, I cannot wait to get mine, might think of some sapphires in the future .

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?)

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Also, don't forget to delete the "bump" posts as there are some mods who gleafully delete *any* posts they personally don't like (and one word posts such as "bump" fall into that category).

Actually, scratch that. You can use those first few bumps to post pics or prices details and have your op shorter with info etc.

andulolika interested in some garnets.

Thanks time lord for the review, appreciated

Great offering! Gems and crypto are a classic match

Can't wait to see more and would like to possibly collaborate.

It started with the placing of an order:


The stones arrived by mail in good time and very soon after they were on their way to Thailand to be cut.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ	Top left Apatite - Top right Zircon
	Lower left Garnet - Middle Sapphire - Lower right Aquamarine

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.



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.



Lower left are Aquamarine and lower right are the sapphires.

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I have no hesitation in placing further orders from roughswap and look forward to ordering before the start of the new year.

Still available anyone interested get in contact.

No problem

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

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

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?

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.

right cause they would be some nice pieces mind sharing which you ended up choosing?

kinda interested in some of the raw stones

I guess you do what I'll be doing and show them to a friend who's a jeweller when they arrive ...

How do we know these are real?

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.

If you want images to show up the link has to be formatted such as:

The pictures use to show up i was wondering why they weren't anymore,
i will try at some point to get jr membership

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.

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.

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

Have you had a look at the pictures? What would you be interested in?

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

I don't get the first part of your reply

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.

No they dont have holes although there is a ready made necklace

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

Yes there all natural

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.

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I have put a price guide above the pictures in the description although I am still open to offers

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?

Hi rhosadah which of the 3 red stones are you interested in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd pictures or is it all of them?

can you give a detailed offer about the price of this Stone, if it can be cheaper than the market price,
I want to have it.

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








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





15 square cut garnets at least 3.5ct in all lovely dark red $35 for all

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.

Rhosadah i have some in mind I'll post pics

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.

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Good point i'll give it a go

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

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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.

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.

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

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?

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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








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




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




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




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




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://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.21203349

I also have big pieces of black spinel rough


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