10-year Upgrade, meet PS
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Thank you everyone! My anniversary isn''t until September, but I couldn''t wait, so I''m already wearing it!
I''m not at my home computer, so I can''t post more pictures, but I''ll try to load more tonight so that you can see the head of the setting.
Tigian: Dh mentioned something about wanting a new temperpedic (sp?) mattress ...that''s probably what he''ll get for "our" anniversary
Gemgirl & Uppy: The setting story is pretty unique: I had the setting custom made by a jeweler called Goldman''s in Laguna Hills CA. This was originally made for a 1.12 ct RB that my mom gave me, but I have since made that rb into a solitaire pendant. The base of my fingers is smaller than my knuckle, hence I got the euroshank, and I love the weightiness of a thicker shank that looked "dainty" on top, hence the extreme taper. When made my mom''s rb into a pendant, I had Goldman''s put in a 4-prong head for my 1.23 ct princess and kept using this setting because I loved it....then this past weekend, I traded in my princess ct for this 1.81 rb, and my family jeweler: Pro Gems actually put this "crown" type of head on my existing shank. I have been sending lots of pictures to my family jeweler over the past month, and they have been looking for the perfect head for the stone....I have no idea where they got it, all I know is that it was exactly what I wanted. I have loved Matatora''s (sp?) Locke setting ever since I saw it, so I sent pictures of that, and the Tiffany and Co. solitaire, and all kinds of other pictures to show them the type of 6-prong head I wanted. My specifications were: it had to be crown-like, had to be low in profile, and the prongs had to rounded.
I have a great side-profile pic of the 2 rings and you can see how they fit next to each other.
Other comments:
1) This SI1 was completely eyeclean to me even though the clouds/crystals etc are on the table! Can you guys see them? I must be getting old because even with a loupe I had trouble seeing anything. Maybe a few things that looked like specs of dust.
2) My share-prong band has F-G color stones, and for the most part I cannot see the difference between the "H" center and the stones on my band. It has to be under certain light conditions and from the side that I notice the slight tinge of the "H", and guess what? Does not bother me one bit.
3) I think "close to 2ct" is probably the largest I''ll go for now. I feel that it''s substantial enough to be noticed, yet not so huge that it hinders my active life style. It gives my size 5.25 fingers great coverage, My rings are sized to 5.5 though, to get past my big knuckles.
I''m not at my home computer, so I can''t post more pictures, but I''ll try to load more tonight so that you can see the head of the setting.
Tigian: Dh mentioned something about wanting a new temperpedic (sp?) mattress ...that''s probably what he''ll get for "our" anniversary
Gemgirl & Uppy: The setting story is pretty unique: I had the setting custom made by a jeweler called Goldman''s in Laguna Hills CA. This was originally made for a 1.12 ct RB that my mom gave me, but I have since made that rb into a solitaire pendant. The base of my fingers is smaller than my knuckle, hence I got the euroshank, and I love the weightiness of a thicker shank that looked "dainty" on top, hence the extreme taper. When made my mom''s rb into a pendant, I had Goldman''s put in a 4-prong head for my 1.23 ct princess and kept using this setting because I loved it....then this past weekend, I traded in my princess ct for this 1.81 rb, and my family jeweler: Pro Gems actually put this "crown" type of head on my existing shank. I have been sending lots of pictures to my family jeweler over the past month, and they have been looking for the perfect head for the stone....I have no idea where they got it, all I know is that it was exactly what I wanted. I have loved Matatora''s (sp?) Locke setting ever since I saw it, so I sent pictures of that, and the Tiffany and Co. solitaire, and all kinds of other pictures to show them the type of 6-prong head I wanted. My specifications were: it had to be crown-like, had to be low in profile, and the prongs had to rounded.
I have a great side-profile pic of the 2 rings and you can see how they fit next to each other.
Other comments:
1) This SI1 was completely eyeclean to me even though the clouds/crystals etc are on the table! Can you guys see them? I must be getting old because even with a loupe I had trouble seeing anything. Maybe a few things that looked like specs of dust.
2) My share-prong band has F-G color stones, and for the most part I cannot see the difference between the "H" center and the stones on my band. It has to be under certain light conditions and from the side that I notice the slight tinge of the "H", and guess what? Does not bother me one bit.
3) I think "close to 2ct" is probably the largest I''ll go for now. I feel that it''s substantial enough to be noticed, yet not so huge that it hinders my active life style. It gives my size 5.25 fingers great coverage, My rings are sized to 5.5 though, to get past my big knuckles.
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Lovely ring and such a nice size!
Farleysmom
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Simply stunning and classic. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary!
jaysonsmom
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Thank you for the well wishes. I feel so blessed to get the ring I''ve always wanted. Here are a few more pictures for your viewing pleasure!
jaysonsmom
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Here''s a good one to show the prongs
jaysonsmom
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Here''s another handshot
jaysonsmom
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This is how white my "H" looks, and I''m pretty color sensitive!
jaysonsmom
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Somebody help, I can''t get enough of this baby!!!!!!! I''m neglecting my other babies at home
jaysonsmom
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You''re so sweet. I got married in my late 20''s....do the math!
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Date: 6/3/2010 12:47:33 PM
Author: jaysonsmom
Thank you everyone! My anniversary isn't until September, but I couldn't wait, so I'm already wearing it!
I'm not at my home computer, so I can't post more pictures, but I'll try to load more tonight so that you can see the head of the setting.
Tigian: Dh mentioned something about wanting a new temperpedic (sp?) mattress ...that's probably what he'll get for 'our' anniversary
Gemgirl & Uppy: The setting story is pretty unique: I had the setting custom made by a jeweler called Goldman's in Laguna Hills CA. This was originally made for a 1.12 ct RB that my mom gave me, but I have since made that rb into a solitaire pendant. The base of my fingers is smaller than my knuckle, hence I got the euroshank, and I love the weightiness of a thicker shank that looked 'dainty' on top, hence the extreme taper. When made my mom's rb into a pendant, I had Goldman's put in a 4-prong head for my 1.23 ct princess and kept using this setting because I loved it....then this past weekend, I traded in my princess ct for this 1.81 rb, and my family jeweler: Pro Gems actually put this 'crown' type of head on my existing shank. I have been sending lots of pictures to my family jeweler over the past month, and they have been looking for the perfect head for the stone....I have no idea where they got it, all I know is that it was exactly what I wanted. I have loved Matatora's (sp?) Locke setting ever since I saw it, so I sent pictures of that, and the Tiffany and Co. solitaire, and all kinds of other pictures to show them the type of 6-prong head I wanted. My specifications were: it had to be crown-like, had to be low in profile, and the prongs had to rounded.
I have a great side-profile pic of the 2 rings and you can see how they fit next to each other.
Other comments:
1) This SI1 was completely eyeclean to me even though the clouds/crystals etc are on the table! Can you guys see them? I must be getting old because even with a loupe I had trouble seeing anything. Maybe a few things that looked like specs of dust.
2) My share-prong band has F-G color stones, and for the most part I cannot see the difference between the 'H' center and the stones on my band. It has to be under certain light conditions and from the side that I notice the slight tinge of the 'H', and guess what? Does not bother me one bit.
3) I think 'close to 2ct' is probably the largest I'll go for now. I feel that it's substantial enough to be noticed, yet not so huge that it hinders my active life style. It gives my size 5.25 fingers great coverage, My rings are sized to 5.5 though, to get past my big knuckles.
I love your ring! I have been looking for a new peg head to put in my setting (I really don't like the standard issue I have) Your crown-like head is perfect. If you find out where your jeweler got yours, or what it is called, please let me know. I am going to save your head close-up picture for my "possible new head" file. Thanks for sharing your great photos, your stone looks huge. And congrats on 10 years!
(We've been shopping for a new mattress and I tested out the tempur-pedic grand bed, it was nice!)
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J''smom
congrats, a beautiful classic!!
now your hubby can get his motorcycle.
congrats, a beautiful classic!!
now your hubby can get his motorcycle.
Magic_Stick
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That''s really pretty! I have the same exact style set except your engagement ring stone is bigger. I love it!
Fire and Ice
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Congratulations!
Your ring is so classic and beautiful! Love that solitaire setting!
Your ring is so classic and beautiful! Love that solitaire setting!
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Gorgeous set, so glad you finally found your stone!
Happy 10th anniversary!
Happy 10th anniversary!
jaysonsmom
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Thank you all!
Funny story: When we first got engaged, he proposed with a 0.81 rb...I had one princess upgrade in between, and now I have a 1.81 ct (exactly 1 ct. more)! Dh said at our 20 year anniversary he''ll upgrade the ring to a 2.81 ct....etc etc. He''s always been a 80th-percentile kinda guy....not perfect, but good enough
to pull a B. haha
Funny story: When we first got engaged, he proposed with a 0.81 rb...I had one princess upgrade in between, and now I have a 1.81 ct (exactly 1 ct. more)! Dh said at our 20 year anniversary he''ll upgrade the ring to a 2.81 ct....etc etc. He''s always been a 80th-percentile kinda guy....not perfect, but good enough
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Date: 6/25/2010 3:01:29 PM
Author: jaysonsmom
Thank you all!
Funny story: When we first got engaged, he proposed with a 0.81 rb...I had one princess upgrade in between, and now I have a 1.81 ct (exactly 1 ct. more)! Dh said at our 20 year anniversary he''ll upgrade the ring to a 2.81 ct....etc etc. He''s always been a 80th-percentile kinda guy....not perfect, but good enoughto pull a B. haha
LOL! That''s to cute!
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