Top Secret Mission "Bling on a Budget": COMPLETE!

[melave]

yay!!!! I was watching the other thread and waiting to see what you would get

I'm so glad you got your ring and it is lovely! Congrats

 

[wakingdreams53]

Its so perfect! I've been following your thread to see what you'd get. I hope you come back with hand shots of that beauty!
Enjoy it!!!

 

[Novel]

Perfect and gorgeous and I'm super jealous! Enjoy it!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That is a beautiful ring and a great deal, too!!!

 

[junebug17]

Wow, it's perfect- it really does meet all the criteria! It's really pretty, what a great find - dang, PSer's are good!

 

[minousbijoux]

So pretty - it sounds like great teamwork! Congratulations!

 

[zoebartlett]

I'm glad it worked out! I love the ring and I can't wait to see more pics once you get it.

 

[LittleRiver]

It is perfect Can't wait for handshots.

 

[Rhea]

Really pretty! I can't wait to see it on your finger!

 

[galeteia]

YOUR ITEM HAS REACHED THE DESTINATION COUNTRY
Your item, posted on 13/10/11 with reference [X] has been passed to the overseas postal service for delivery in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

 

[Dandi]

YOUR ITEM HAS REACHED THE DESTINATION COUNTRY
Your item, posted on 13/10/11 with reference [X] has been passed to the overseas postal service for delivery in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

 

[Amys Bling]

Great find!!!

 

[geckodani]

YOUR ITEM HAS REACHED THE DESTINATION COUNTRY
Your item, posted on 13/10/11 with reference [X] has been passed to the overseas postal service for delivery in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Yayness!

 

[galeteia]

Update:

I got the ring yesterday. It's incredibly dainty and the diamonds have more contrast than the pictures showed, so even in low lighting they scintillate. The miligraining is tiny and perfect.

But I don't love it. Due to the plat facing on the head/setting continuing down the shank, it looks like it's white gold/plat when worn on the finger (the change to YG is hidden by the adjoining fingers) which is the opposite of what I want - obvious yellow gold shank, with white metal just on the head around the stones.

The ring is so much more dainty than I expected- I don't think it can be resized 2.5 sizes (it's a 6.5 right now) because the shank itself is so delicate ... I think cutting open the back and putting in a bar of gold (which they'll probably have to do) that big will just warp this little ring all to hell.

Since the white metal facing wasn't disclosed on the listing or in the pictures I am going to return it under the ebay protection policy as 'not described' because I wouldn't have bought it if I knew!! I have seen other similar rings which did have that 1/2 white facing that I passed on because I don't want a white metal ring, I want a yellow gold ring.

The seller was polite in our interactions so I hope this can all be resolved asap. I thought about reselling it for what I paid in pre-loved PS jewels since it's a beautiful little ring and there are plenty of people out there who don't mind white metal, but I think it will be easier just to return it and eat the shipping costs.

I've been pretty bummed out all weekend over this- I can't help feeling like this is a hopeless exercise. We were going to take a look at jewellery shops today to see if there are any styles of rings out there that I do like and can use as a starting point, but they're all closed on Sundays and it will be next Saturday before we have another chance to go.

 

[MissStepcut]

HHow disappointing. Sorry to hear.

 

[MissGotRocks]

It is a find - unique band but very beautiful - congrats!

 

[junebug17]

Oh no!! I'm sorry this didn't work out Galateia.

 

[galeteia]

Oh no!! I'm sorry this didn't work out Galateia.

Me too. I think it's going to be impossible to find something that will work if I can't try it on, but with my horrible swollen sausages I won't be able to try anything on until it's sized. It just feels so hopeless right now.

 

[Miss Sparkly]

I think it could easily be sizes 2.5 sizes. My jeweler sized a channel set band up four sizes for me with no issues at all and it was still round - just an FYI if you decide to keep it

 

[galeteia]

I think it could easily be sizes 2.5 sizes. My jeweler sized a channel set band up four sizes for me with no issues at all and it was still round - just an FYI if you decide to keep it

I will try to get pics tomorrow, but the band is CRAZY dainty. I just can't see it surviving being messed with that much. It's a very very delicate band at the back.

 

[natascha]

Hugs, I am so sad for you. It really seemed like that ring was perfect. I am actually looking for one just like it (but a tad bigger stones) and I also HATE the white gold thingy they often have on the side.

Oki just wanted to show you something in your budget.

http://www.bukowskismarket.com/items/258471-ring-18k-guld-med-diamanter-tot-ca-0-25-ct

Love this one, yellow gold, and 0.25ct of interesting old cuts.

 

[Rhea]

I've had a rather dainty ring re-sized from a 4 to a 7 without any problem. The jeweler re-rounded it for me and the wire thin filigree looks wonderful. It is slightly oval, which the jeweler warned may happen, but all the filigree is in place which I never thought would happen! I know that you're unhappy with it for other reasons, but I think the re-sizing would be possible. A bar of gold isn't just placed in the back, the jeweler would work the metal to curve to your finger like it should do.

 

[purplesilk]

I'm sorry you had to get the ring back...
What about these?
http://www.marleneharriscol.com/categories/VintageWeddingBands/WB1791.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14k-Gold-1-2-Carat-Diamond-Mens-Wedding-Ring-/290622313356?pt=Wedding_Sets&hash=item43aa70938c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14k-yellow-gold-4-9mm-mens-diamond-wedding-band-ring-4-5g-gents-vintage-estate-/200663925744?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones&hash=item2eb88083f0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14k-yellow-gold-1ct-diamond-anniversary-wedding-band-ring-vintage-estate-antique-/190588825831?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_with_Diamonds_Gemstones&hash=item2c5ffab0e7 (ask if it can be resized)

 

[Miss Sparkly]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ESTATE-14k-Two-Tone-Gold-Diamond-Wedding-Band-Ring-/120508029033?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item1c0ed69869#ht_689wt_1396

 

[Aerix]

How about this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QUALITY-ANT...692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43aa9b7184

 

[zoebartlett]

How about this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QUALITY-ANT...692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43aa9b7184

I really like this one! Galateia - I'm sorry it didn't work out with the other ring. Could this one fit the bill?

 

[Clairitek]

How about this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QUALITY-ANT...692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43aa9b7184

I really like this one! Galateia - I'm sorry it didn't work out with the other ring. Could this one fit the bill?

That ring looks awesome!

So sorry that you don't love the ring. I hope a return works out well for you.

 

[melave]

Hi Galateia

I am so sorry your ring wasn't what you were after

I am not sure if you are still following this thread but i was checking out ebay this morning and saw this seller has a few yg rings for sale

I am definitely no expert on diamonds but maybe someone with a bit more experience can chime in and see if these are ok.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ANTIQUE-EDWARDIAN-18CT-GOLD-RING-FIVE-GENUINE-NATURAL-OLD-CUT-DIAMONDS-/150685483889?pt=AU_Vintage_Antique_Jewellery&hash=item23158e0371

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ANTIQUE-EDWARDIAN-18CT-GOLD-PLATINUM-RING-RUBY-4-OLD-CUT-DIAMONDS-/160671272660?pt=AU_Vintage_Antique_Jewellery&hash=item2568c10ed4

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ANTIQUE-VICTORIAN-18CT-GOLD-RING-3-STAR-SET-DIAMONDS-HMARK-CHESTER-1901-/160666765295?pt=AU_Vintage_Antique_Jewellery&hash=item25687c47ef

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ANTIQUE-VICTORIAN-18CT-YELLOW-GOLD-RING-SET-0-45CTS-OLD-CUT-DIAMONDS-/160654800761?pt=AU_Vintage_Antique_Jewellery&hash=item2567c5b779

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ANTIQUE-LATE-EDWARDIAN-14K-BAND-STYLE-RING-GORGEOUS-OLD-MINE-CUT-DIAMONDS-/150681731017?pt=AU_Vintage_Antique_Jewellery&hash=item231554bfc9

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ANTIQUE-EARLY-ART-DECO-18CT-YELLOW-GOLD-RING-BRILLIANT-CUT-DIAMONDS-c1918-/160673102995?pt=AU_Vintage_Antique_Jewellery&hash=item2568dcfc93


There isn't a lot of info on some of them, but if you like them, maybe send her a message?

I also found this one but it is an SI2 so not sure

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/18CT-Yellow-and-White-Gold-Solitaire-Diamond-Ring-3-14grams-Valuation-Cert-1700-/330631875182?pt=AU_Vintage_Antique_Jewellery&hash=item4cfb320a6e

 

[MissStepcut]

How about this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QUALITY-ANT...692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43aa9b7184

I really like this one! Galateia - I'm sorry it didn't work out with the other ring. Could this one fit the bill?

+1 this looks great and is already a 7.5