Got an email this week that ring was going to be delivered, and arrived on Saturday! Both yesterday and today been bit of a dreary day, so I apologize in advance at poor photos (taken in bathroom). I am looking forward to seeing the ring in the sun.
The designers took a liberty with the design, in that they made the upper shank of the ring be more vertical, with straight "shoulders" (I'm sure there is an actual term for this but it escapes me) horizontal to either side of the bezel, rather than smoothly joining it the bezel.
I think they may have done that because I said if possible make it stackable. Although I probably would have preferred just the usual band shape, this is growing on me and over all give them high marks in executing what I asked them (and I didn't even give them drawings, just verbal requests!) All the straight angles gives it a bit of art deco feel (even the band is sculpted with three sides, wider on the bottom and tapering and becoming more vertical at the top) and it is very comfortable to wear. My camera is old and can't zoom well esp in low light conditions so I don't think I can capture that so won't even try! It even passed the dd test (she covets all things beautiful).
Well it passes one important test in that it appears to totally glow in low light conditions - so far, it looks beautiful, with intense color. Can't wait for more pictures.
It is gorgeous! Does it scratch that emerald itch you've been suffering? Does the setting scream "IT" for you? Everything is just perfect from the colour to the design.
I really really like it, it does satisfy the emerald itch (though like diamonds you can never have too many emeralds...) But after hearing so many people say how fragile emeralds are, I think I am afraid to wear it as an everyday ring. I will just wear it when I am going out. It's funny, my two daughters (age 11 and 7) are already fighting over who is going to inherit which pieces and of course they both claming this one.
The item number was H06, so I don't think it was the m-series but the stones that were considered lighter in color (but I would call it a medium color not a light color emerald).
The setting looks very protective and I would not dismiss it as an everyday wear ring. With the usual caution (remove it once at home, don't wear it to wash dishes or cups, don't gesture too wildly and the like), I think it is safe to wear it daily.