Spes Ring done already!

[VapidLapid]

 

[VapidLapid]

 

[VapidLapid]

 

[VapidLapid]

If only it were that easy!

 

[T L]

Ha ha, smart alec!!

It was funny, I was looking through a bridal magazine the other day (I look through them for the jewelry), and they had this beautiful art deco inspired setting with a rough diamond, and it wasn''t even a nice clean smooth faced octahedron, but like an alluvial cloudy diamond. I was thinking, "what????"

 

[DistinctionJewelry]

It''s actually a minor trend right now

 

[virgoruby]

It''s a great (anti-)fashion statement!

 

[Kismet]

Gotta love rings where you can swap out the center stone at will.

 

[ma re]

Very original, LOL

 

[RockHugger]

Ohhh, I love the white gold with the orange. It could use a halo though .

 

[RockHugger]

Date: 4/10/2010 10:44:18 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Ha ha, smart alec!!

It was funny, I was looking through a bridal magazine the other day (I look through them for the jewelry), and they had this beautiful art deco inspired setting with a rough diamond, and it wasn''t even a nice clean smooth faced octahedron, but like an alluvial cloudy diamond. I was thinking, ''what????''

I have seen those!! The diamonds look like snow thats been plowed off a dirt road. And they charge the same prices as quality cut stones.

 

[T L]

Date: 4/11/2010 10:00:18 AM
Author: RockHugger

Date: 4/10/2010 10:44:18 PM

Author: tourmaline_lover

Ha ha, smart alec!!


It was funny, I was looking through a bridal magazine the other day (I look through them for the jewelry), and they had this beautiful art deco inspired setting with a rough diamond, and it wasn''t even a nice clean smooth faced octahedron, but like an alluvial cloudy diamond. I was thinking, ''what????''

I have seen those!! The diamonds look like snow thats been plowed off a dirt road. And they charge the same prices as quality cut stones.

Buyer beware - a total ripoff.

 

[Upgradable]

And I was thinking how amazing and glowing that rough was. I didn''t even notice it was the ring until halfway down the thread!

 

[T L]

I should get some of that sticky dough, and wear my loose gems that I cannot afford to set, around the house like that. LOL!

 

[chrono]

Very avant garde.

Don''t even get me started on all the advertisements I''ve seen in magazines selling rough diamonds in pendants & earrings, rough emerald necklaces and etc. Horrible colour and clarity yet so terribly expensive!

 

[RevolutionGems]

Vapid, I don''t mean to be rude, but you might want to take a few more faceting lessons. If you look closely, it appears you missed the polish on a spot near the table...

 

[DistinctionJewelry]

Date: 4/12/2010 9:22:11 AM
Author: Revolution
Vapid, I don''t mean to be rude, but you might want to take a few more faceting lessons. If you look closely, it appears you missed the polish on a spot near the table...

LOL!

It''s more the setting I''m inclined to take a closer look at - it appears the prongs could use juuust a tad more tightening - or am I being overcritical?

 

[DistinctionJewelry]

Thought you guys might find this article on rough stone jewelry to be interesting: http://www.colored-stone.com/stories/jan09/roughing-it.cfm

I''ve sold a few pieces with rough sapphires, some customers love the look and concept. It''s a different kind of gem appreciation.

 

[RockHugger]

Id be afraid to walk past the arm band lady. Might need a tetinus shot after getting my arm sliced open!

 

[DistinctionJewelry]

LOL!

 

[gemgirl]

You guys are too funny! Between the beard thread and this one ? .....

 

[zoebartlett]

I''ve always a wanted spess ring. This one is breathtaking!

 

[Indylady]

Date: 4/13/2010 8:54:07 AM
Author: gemgirl
You guys are too funny! Between the beard thread and this one ? .....

Hahaha agreed. I''ve been enjoying these threads!

 

[Kismet]

Someone stole your idea VapidLapid. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220587121085 Although his method of attaching the gem seems a little more complex.