So after a while of being around and available, as well as having the option for hunting down specific gemstones down to the size, color, cut shape, and quality... It is about time I have gotten around to the requirements of what one should mention when making such a request.

Here are a few factors for such an occasion to think over on what sort of stone one may have interest in:

Is this going to be a table, display case, or bookshelf piece?
Will it eventually be used for a ring, pendant, or other article of jewelry?
Is the household a non-active place, or may there be moments such a stone may be in danger of falling/damage? (Ie, children/pets, generally only applicable to larger and fancy thin cut stones, or large pieces of raw stone still in matrix)


Once these factors have been figured out, one can begin choose to list what details and qualities in which they desire such a treasure. With the more of these details answered, the better I can understand to seek out or suggest a fitting specimen.

1. Color. There are many shades and colors across hundreds, if not thousands of individual species of gemstones, with some being look-a-likes, and some being completely unique to their own class.
2. Size. A stone can be found from as tiny as under a single millimeter, as well as there are fully cut and faceted gemstones larger than one's fist. I simply request one has a good reference as far as size and dimensions desired.
3. Rough/Raw, Cabochoned or Faceted. Gemstones are naturally found as a mixed messy mass of minerals as well as pristine, neatly formed crystal spires, from there they can be cut in a multitude of different shapes and angles. One should decide upon if they'd want an uncut or raw stone or crystal, or if a cut, faceted, and polished gem, or even a rounded, smoothed edged shape throughout in the form of cabochons.
4. Quality. During the growth and formation of the raw crystals themselves, imperfections can form in many different ways, often in the form of inclusions. An inclusion can be anywhere from tiny solid specks within the stone itself, feathering cracks, or various types of cloudiness. Where a high class emerald will be perfectly pristine and clear, on the opposite side of the spectrum, another emerald can be literally nothing more than a dull green rock that doesn't even glow at all. As with most things, with an increase in quality, there is also an increase in price, where poor quality stones can be very cheap. The quality and perfections of the stone's cut also affects the price.
4b. Cut quality. Extremely simple faceted cuts will effectively just be a colored rock, as simple geometry will not allow enough light to enter and reflect within the stone. The more complex, and divinely faceted stones have much stronger odds to truly and literally glitter from most angles of view. Smaller stones are often preferred and easier to hold stunningly beautiful flares and reflections, where much, ~much~ larger stones tend to struggle to be perfectly well cut to have the same mind-blowing effect. Windowing (the ability to see ~through~ the stone, rather than see nothing but reflections and light flashes) is often a countermeasure to a stone's potential value, and perfectly cut stones can fetch a remarkably high price tag.
5. Natural, or Synthetic. I personally prefer dealing in natural stones, but synthetics are widely available on the market, and are an effective replacement for finding large and high quality precious tier stones. Where a 5 carat pristine and perfect clear/white diamond may run well past 10 grand USD, yet a CZ or other simulation can be pretty easy to find in only a double digit price tag, if even that, with both stones looking almost identical to the naked eye. They may not be earth mined and as rare or valuable, but they do make owning a large sparkling treasure much more easy to obtain.
6. Budget. Gems come in many different sizes, colors, and most certainly, different price tags. I do strive to seek out the most competitive of deals from many vendors, and do catch a lucky break time to time, but I would heavily prefer if I am given a price range as to not overspend on a stone that may or may not be confirmed upon.


I simply ask for one to include as many of the above details as possible when dropping a note regarding precisely what is being imagined and sought after, as it will make the process much more smooth and efficient. Some more specialty gems will be harder to find than others, and may take some time to find and acquire -the- one desired stone.

Should personal, specialty hunts be requested, I am happy to rise to the challenge of seeking out whatever you lovely fluffs may be after.

If you had made it this far into this essay, I appreciate your time, and hoping I can present something that will blow your freaking mind should you opt to commit to a hunt-commission.