#JOTW Show me your solitaires please!

[sweetpea&babycorn]

lovely new additions!!!!

Arkie, I would love to send her to Victor but unfortunately I can't get it there. Apparently FedEx won't cover jewelery and Australia Post won't insure anything over $5000. Which kinda leaves me in a bad place. Any suggestions?

I am going to chat to my jeweller this week about it. I am mad for Anne_h's VC split shank halo. I love SB's Emilya. I adore Meg's ERD halo too. I also love Charmypoo's triple split shank 8 prong. I also love Kate Moss's Art Deco setting (which actually looks like a more solid version of Charmy's ring, but with four claws). Mr K is surprising drawn to haloes. We shall see what happens!!

all amazing, beautiful, gorgeous, options!!! i'm sure there is a jeweler in australia who could make something with any inspiration piece. lots of aussie's on PS, maybe you can ask around and see what their experiences have been if you haven't already?

 

[LLJsmom]

Arkie, I would love to send her to Victor but unfortunately I can't get it there. Apparently FedEx won't cover jewelery and Australia Post won't insure anything over $5000. Which kinda leaves me in a bad place. Any suggestions?

I am going to chat to my jeweller this week about it. I am mad for Anne_h's VC split shank halo. I love SB's Emilya. I adore Meg's ERD halo too. I also love Charmypoo's triple split shank 8 prong. I also love Kate Moss's Art Deco setting (which actually looks like a more solid version of Charmy's ring, but with four claws). Mr K is surprising drawn to haloes. We shall see what happens!!

misskittycat, I think your stone would look amazing in a split shank halo. I covet that in a big way too!! Can't wait to see what happens!!

 

[misskittycat]

all amazing, beautiful, gorgeous, options!!! i'm sure there is a jeweler in australia who could make something with any inspiration piece. lots of aussie's on PS, maybe you can ask around and see what their experiences have been if you haven't already?

I have a really awesome jeweller. He has worked for Fairfax and Roberts here in Sydney. They make stunning pieces and he has made all of my jewelery in the past so I absolutely trust him. He'll give me an honest opinion as to whether he can make the ring with the beautiful pave how I want it. My engagement ring and my wedding band both have pave in them but they are bead set stones, not U cut pave like Victor uses. The pave is very solid and in the 7 years I have had my engagement ring I haven't lost a stone. I am seeing him on Thursday so will hopefully have something to report after then.

LLJsmom, I love the split shank too. It differentiates it halo from my engagement ring which is a Legacy repro. And on a large stone I like the graduation from the delicate bad to the halo. It just works.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Mrs-Blop we need some handshots of your ring! It looks beautiful!

 

[Owies Nana]

Here is mine with my channel set bands.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Hey, ON! Glad to see you add your beautiful ring here!

 

[ballerina181]

Wow! I am loving this thread. I just love solitaires! Everyone has beautiful rings =D I can't wait to have a solitaire of my own someday.

 

[Elysian]

Here's my solitaire: 3.21ct AVR in Vatche U-113 size 6

 

[refraction]

Everyone has such beautiful solitaires. Just wanted to share mine too!

1ct F SI1 AVR, ring size 5.5

 

[ame]

Everyone has such beautiful solitaires. Just wanted to share mine too!

1ct F SI1 AVR, ring size 5.5

Beautiful! Is that a Sholdt Fremont?

 

[arkieb1]

Arkie, I would love to send her to Victor but unfortunately I can't get it there. Apparently FedEx won't cover jewelery and Australia Post won't insure anything over $5000. Which kinda leaves me in a bad place. Any suggestions?

I am going to chat to my jeweller this week about it. I am mad for Anne_h's VC split shank halo. I love SB's Emilya. I adore Meg's ERD halo too. I also love Charmypoo's triple split shank 8 prong. I also love Kate Moss's Art Deco setting (which actually looks like a more solid version of Charmy's ring, but with four claws). Mr K is surprising drawn to haloes. We shall see what happens!!

Yep, MissyKittyCat same problem with mine. The only way to ship it to the US fully insured is with Brinks or Malca Almit. They both go out of Sydney and ship armoured car to armoured car fully insured. It's about $2500+ one way roughly. How uniform in shape is your stone ie what are the dimensions? Victor could in theory make you a halo like Anne's provided you have a symmetrical diamond. A non symmetrical one is a whole different kettle of fish. I've not seen anyone here even come close to Victor's pave (I have a pave halo of his as well) so it might be worth the effort if you are fussy.

Gosh Elysian you AVR is amazing!!!

 

[refraction]

Beautiful! Is that a Sholdt Fremont?

Ame, good eye! Yes it is a Sholdt Fremont (http://www.sholdtdesign.com/Fremont/R281.htm)

 

[ame]

Beautiful! Is that a Sholdt Fremont?

Ame, good eye! Yes it is a Sholdt Fremont (http://www.sholdtdesign.com/Fremont/R281.htm)

Tis one that I have lusted after before.

 

[Owies Nana]

It is good to be lurking here again, DS. I saw your Beaudry collection...just beautiful.

(Sorry for the threadjack, all).

I am enjoying all of these pictures immensely. Keep them coming!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Thank you, ON!

 

[misskittycat]

Arkie, I would love to send her to Victor but unfortunately I can't get it there. Apparently FedEx won't cover jewelery and Australia Post won't insure anything over $5000. Which kinda leaves me in a bad place. Any suggestions?

I am going to chat to my jeweller this week about it. I am mad for Anne_h's VC split shank halo. I love SB's Emilya. I adore Meg's ERD halo too. I also love Charmypoo's triple split shank 8 prong. I also love Kate Moss's Art Deco setting (which actually looks like a more solid version of Charmy's ring, but with four claws). Mr K is surprising drawn to haloes. We shall see what happens!!

Yep, MissyKittyCat same problem with mine. The only way to ship it to the US fully insured is with Brinks or Malca Almit. They both go out of Sydney and ship armoured car to armoured car fully insured. It's about $2500+ one way roughly. How uniform in shape is your stone ie what are the dimensions? Victor could in theory make you a halo like Anne's provided you have a symmetrical diamond. A non symmetrical one is a whole different kettle of fish. I've not seen anyone here even come close to Victor's pave (I have a pave halo of his as well) so it might be worth the effort if you are fussy.

It's not overly symmetrical, I'm afraid. She has a bit of a cushiony outline which makes building a setting without her very difficult. She is 10.21 x 9.71mm. Honestly? I could fly the stone to Victor myself for less than the shipping price. Plus my jeweller is making the setting for her for marginally more than the shipping cost (melee included). He is a stickler for detail and whilst it may not be a VC setting it will be pretty darn close which is fine by me. I am happy with everything else he has made me so I can't see why I wouldn't be happy with this one. It will be 4-5 weeks. In the end we opted for the split shank halo with a floral basket to differentiate it from my engagement ring.

 

[arkieb1]

Hi MissKittyCat,

I understand all of that completely. I was faced with many of the same issues especially the slightly wonky but none the less endearing cushion shaped OEC, your stone and mine have a fairly similar shape.... I actually freaked at the thought of sending the stone over there and it possibly getting lost stolen and or ruined as well because I was thinking of shipping it to Adam to do the girdle for me. I had two botched attempts at setting mine that didn't work out so I don't recommend doing it from a distance with a non symmetrical diamond. You will have to tell me the name of your jeweller I am always on the look out for good ones here and I always have people asking me as well. Hopefully it will be your dream setting this time around!

 

[LLJsmom]

Hope aquanaut doesn't mind. This solitaire is one of the most amazing ones I have ever seen.

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ances-2-70ct-leon-mege-solitaire-ring.161793/

 

[Polished]

These are my two solitaires. The platinum one is Mark Morrell .61 AVR D SI2. The yellow gold one is Vatche U113 .56 AVR H VVS2. The solitaire is a style I have found that suits me best. My finger size is 4 and the area between my hand and first knuckle is small. Two rings - I love platinum but CANNOT give up yellow gold, it's part of my era and my DH and best friend love it too!

 

[Polished]

And 2 more pics!

 

[LLJsmom]

Sparkleaddict's 1.61 H&A H SI2, set by Steven Kirsch...

I hope she doesn't mind me adding her beautiful ring.





Link to her thread...
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...kirsch-3-times-avc-mrb-and-an-asscher.197454/

 

[junebug17]

These are my two solitaires. The platinum one is Mark Morrell .61 AVR D SI2. The yellow gold one is Vatche U113 .56 AVR H VVS2. The solitaire is a style I have found that suits me best. My finger size is 4 and the area between my hand and first knuckle is small. Two rings - I love platinum but CANNOT give up yellow gold, it's part of my era and my DH and best friend love it too!

I have never seen your wedding sets before polished, they are beautiful! You have solved the age-old problem of what metal to go with - just get both! You are a wise woman - your rings look really lovely on you!

 

[Polished]

Thanks junebug - I've decided posting your jewelery here is an act of courage given the gorgeous creations we see. I adore these two sets! If I was forced to choose I'd get rid of the platinum set but it would fair break my heart. My only dilemma is whether to someday go larger with the diamond on the yellow gold ring. The prongs on the Mark Morrell look overwhelming for the size of the stone in the pics but in real life they are tiny. I love the shape they create.

 

[mochiko42]

Bezel 14k rose gold diamond RHR (with my sapphire ering)

 

[Annika1234]

Here's my pear with diamond wedding band. I LOVE the pear shape! The pear is GIA certified to be 2.03 carats, F color, and SI2 clarity.

 

[ecf8503]

Mine - all on a size 4.75 finger

0.74ct D SI1 sbf RB



1.04ct J VS1 EC



1.43ct G SI1 AVC

 

[LoveLikeCrazy]

1.001 ct I VS2 AGS000 in Vatche U113 sz 6

 

[redroze]

Coming out of lurkdom to join this awesome solitaire-fest. I heart solitaires!

Brian Gavin Blue 1.22 ct G color, medium blue fluor. Size 4.25

Yay someone with my ring size and close to my future diamond's size!!! (1.33) and it looks stunning on you!

As for the comments about DSS... I wonder if it's all these close up pics of hands and rings? Scrutinizing anything that closely is sure to give anyone anxiety. I came across a photo of someone who owns a big diamond ring, and seeing it relative to her entire body just put it all in perspective. The ring is beautiful but represents a mere tiny percentage of her overall look.

By far this is my favourite thread on Pricescope. There's something so beautiful about a simple band of gold with a sparkly diamond in it!

 

[Daisyoz]

Thanks junebug - I've decided posting your jewelery here is an act of courage given the gorgeous creations we see. I adore these two sets! If I was forced to choose I'd get rid of the platinum set but it would fair break my heart. My only dilemma is whether to someday go larger with the diamond on the yellow gold ring. The prongs on the Mark Morrell look overwhelming for the size of the stone in the pics but in real life they are tiny. I love the shape they create.

Polished, I never really clicked with the MM setting until i saw your ring. Now I love it, especially the shape of the stone that these prongs create. I looked at his website and too bad logistics is too difficult for me to get that setting, I dont think any diamond setter here in Oz can shape the prongs the way Mark could. Anyway, I love both of your sets !

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Thought I'd add my oec/VC
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/oec-in-van-craeynest.198840/