In attempt to find another metallic blue I am giving Vallejo's Artic Blue a shot.
The camera make it look almost purple but it is a deep blue.
It is not a trasparent color like the gem paint is. It is just a normal color so highlighting is more controlled.
The gem color is a brighter and more striking. It is a bit more difficult to highlight since I have to do it before the gem layer.
What do you guys think??