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by LibbyLA May 22nd, 2013, 8:34 am Forum: Ladies in Waiting Topic: Updates, anyone? Replies: 1207 Views: 13998 |
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Re: LED Lights
We have LED lights in our fifth wheel travel trailer and they're not all that bright (run off 12V batteries). I've only worn a 1/3 ct. diamond there and haven't noticed it not sparkling. I've just gotten a somewhat larger diamond that I will look at in the light there the next time we go, which will... |
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Re: GemFever's New OEC & Vintage Wedding Set
GemFever, I would have been sick about the ruined fishtail prongs, too, but it does look good as regular prongs and you do see the shoulders better. Beautiful set. liz |
by LibbyLA May 20th, 2013, 7:25 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: GemFever's New OEC & Vintage Wedding Set Replies: 49 Views: 954 |
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Re: Oops! Another one slipped into my ebay cart
Here's what I finally ended up with, with Dreamer_D's help and inspiration! http://www.pricescope.com/forum/post3450784.html#p3450784 liz |
by LibbyLA May 20th, 2013, 5:34 pm Forum: Antique and Vintage Jewelry Topic: Oops! Another one slipped into my ebay cart Replies: 33 Views: 708 |
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Re: .81 OMC in custom antique-inspired rose gold setting
Inspiration ring (approximately .8 OMC in white gold setting). You can see some damage in the lower shoulder in the last photo: |
by LibbyLA May 20th, 2013, 5:29 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: .81 OMC in custom antique-inspired rose gold setting Replies: 29 Views: 726 |
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by LibbyLA May 20th, 2013, 5:26 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: .81 OMC in custom antique-inspired rose gold setting Replies: 29 Views: 726 |
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Re: .81 OMC in custom antique-inspired rose gold setting
My photos. The quality isn't that great but they at least give a real-world perspective. The first two show my GIA 2.06 J SI2 oval set in platinum and the EGL-USA .81 M VS2 OMB set in rose gold. The oval looks cloudy/milky in these photos but it doesn't look at all like that in real life. Size 8 rin... |
by LibbyLA May 20th, 2013, 5:25 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: .81 OMC in custom antique-inspired rose gold setting Replies: 29 Views: 726 |
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.81 OMC in custom antique-inspired rose gold setting
:evil: My alternate/every-day e-ring arrived today and it's just what I hoped it would be. I've been wearing a beautiful little 1/3 ct. tranny in a delicate platinum setting as my everyday ering, and it's beautiful, but it's a little small and delicate on my big man-hands (ring size _8_). I've been ... |
by LibbyLA May 20th, 2013, 5:19 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: .81 OMC in custom antique-inspired rose gold setting Replies: 29 Views: 726 |
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Re: Updates, anyone?
Chewbacca, lin_ny, Today, I got my backup ering, an EGL-USA M OMC in a vintage-inspired RG setting. I am tickled with it. Don't have time to post a thread in vintage/antique or SMTB yet, but I will soon. I think you will both be thrilled. The RG really makes this diamond look bright and sparkly. liz |
by LibbyLA May 20th, 2013, 3:19 pm Forum: Ladies in Waiting Topic: Updates, anyone? Replies: 1207 Views: 13998 |
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Re: OEC Obstruction
Not an expert, just wanting to comment. That's very pretty. I wouldn't kick it out for eating crackers in my bed  . Beautiful diamond, beautiful setting.Love the tall crown and tiny table! liz |
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Re: Eye clean I1?
I personally would rather have an M color over an I1 clarity. Just got my custom rose-gold ring with an EGL-USA M VS2 old mine brilliant and I can't believe how white the diamond looks! liz |
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Re: What could I do with these diamonds - Reset ideas
There's a lot of (expensive) labor involved with unsetting and resetting those little stones. You can probably buy a ready-made piece with more total carat weight for a lot less than having something custom-made would cost. liz |
by LibbyLA May 17th, 2013, 3:40 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: What could I do with these diamonds - Reset ideas Replies: 19 Views: 458 |
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Re: I just wanna say -- the random comments thread
Earlier this afternoon, I got to watch a pod of four or five pygmy killer whales playing off the bow of the boat I'm on in the Gulf of Mexico! I've been on a research cruise with some former students of mine since Saturday and as we were leaving one site, these whales showed up and played around the... |
by LibbyLA May 16th, 2013, 2:11 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: I just wanna say -- the random comments thread Replies: 9191 Views: 114091 |
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Re: Question on insurance claims and super ideal cuts
I don't know exactly how insurance companies set their premiums, but if they have some target minimum profit, they set their rates based on their loss experience and their desired profit. It's possible that "inflated" replacement values result in lower per $100 prices and if replacement va... |
by LibbyLA May 12th, 2013, 2:33 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Question on insurance claims and super ideal cuts Replies: 23 Views: 456 |
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Re: Please give me some opinions on this cad
I like the center stone higher, but all of the diamonds a little lower (the way you've changed the cad). I don't like the filled in sides at all. Just looks clunky and chunky to me. I prefer the open look of the original for the end prongs. liz |
by LibbyLA May 7th, 2013, 8:24 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Please give me some opinions on this cad Replies: 140 Views: 2030 |
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Re: "good" cut diamond in halo?
If you get it recut, do get it recerted. Otherwise, it won't match the certificate you have and that can be a can of worms. liz |
by LibbyLA May 7th, 2013, 1:30 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: "good" cut diamond in halo? Replies: 50 Views: 566 |
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Re: If you like tall crowns ... have I got the stone for you
More like junk on the roof rack than in the trunk! Saw another similar one in my viewings today. Etsy maybe? Very cool looking, but it's the opposite of spready, for sure. liz |
by LibbyLA May 7th, 2013, 12:50 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: If you like tall crowns ... have I got the stone for you! Replies: 16 Views: 515 |
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Re: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band!
Mayk, Gah! That's pretty much my size and it's a great price. If it were rose gold, I'd probably grab it. I've been holding off on a couple of Cartier trinities priced at about $700. liz |
by LibbyLA May 7th, 2013, 12:46 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band! Replies: 362 Views: 9738 |
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Re: Someone please buy this old cut diamond...
Where's that darned money tree??? That's a beauty! liz |
by LibbyLA May 7th, 2013, 12:42 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Someone please buy this old cut diamond... Replies: 54 Views: 1796 |
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Re: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band!
I have one that is very similar to the Traub, only in size 8 and with more elaborate engraving. The engraved bands take a little getting used to (for me). liz |
by LibbyLA May 7th, 2013, 8:50 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band! Replies: 362 Views: 9738 |
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Re: What does your Summer Reading List look like?
Whatever's free on my Kindle. Usually mysteries, thrillers, and romance novels. I'm not a romance fan, but I'll download just about anything that's free that isn't too graphic and doesn't involve the supernatural, werewolves, or the apocalyptic future. |
by LibbyLA May 3rd, 2013, 11:32 am Forum: Hangout Topic: What does your Summer Reading List look like? Replies: 32 Views: 349 |
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Re: Ring woes -- advice needed
I just did a search here for 1-1.05 carats, G-H color I1-I2 clarity and "other" lab (not GIA or AGS). Price ranged from $1438-2790. So he's happy about paying two to four times what that quality diamond is worth??? REALLY? I think your doing the legwork and getting the ring you love and wi... |
by LibbyLA May 1st, 2013, 8:01 pm Forum: Ladies in Waiting Topic: Ring woes -- advice needed Replies: 14 Views: 438 |
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Re: Ring woes -- advice needed
Does he not understand what I2 clarity means??? I2 is awful. It means that the flaws are visible, probably very visible. http://www.thediamondbuyingguide.com/diamondclarity.html "I1-I2-I3 Included (three grades). Inclusions visible under 10x magnification AS WELL AS to the human eye. We do not ... |
by LibbyLA May 1st, 2013, 7:52 pm Forum: Ladies in Waiting Topic: Ring woes -- advice needed Replies: 14 Views: 438 |
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Re: Refurb gone really wrong - what to do?
Circe, I know a place where you can take shots with coons and you don't even need any special permission. It does have to be night photos, though. There's one little thing. You have to take home with you every one of them you use in your photo shoot... liz |
by LibbyLA April 30th, 2013, 4:06 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Refurb gone really wrong - what to do? Replies: 273 Views: 7957 |
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Re: Seen anything like these settings?
http://diamondbistro.com/category/246/Semi-Mounts/listings/33861/ReducedAntique-14kt-WGold-Filigree-Semi-mount-New.html http://diamondbistro.com/category/246/Semi-Mounts/listings/33770/Antique-Art-Deco-1920s-Platinum-Six-prong-setting.html This one's probably a little too large: http://diamondbistro... |
by LibbyLA April 29th, 2013, 7:58 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Seen anything like these settings? Replies: 6 Views: 213 |
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Re: 2ct or more, low colour grade, eye clean, possible to fi
Okay, but that was five years ago and diamond prices have increased a lot during that time... I got a 2.06 J SI2 oval about a year and a half ago for mid $8K. You may not find something for $5K but there are probably some relative bargains to be found. liz |
by LibbyLA April 29th, 2013, 7:43 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: 2ct or more, low colour grade, eye clean, possible to find?! Replies: 9 Views: 306 |
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Re: Stand-Alone Jewelry Insurance Policies
Bryson, Appraiser does not have to unset the diamond. If you take the cert for the diamond (GIA, AGS, whatever), the appraiser will have all the necessary info on the diamond. liz |
by LibbyLA April 26th, 2013, 7:52 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Stand-Alone Jewelry Insurance Policies Replies: 19 Views: 387 |
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Re: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band!
Antique 1930s 6mm Filigree .75ct VS F Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring size 8 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-1930s-6mm-Filigree-75ct-VS-F-Diamond-Platinum-Eternity-Band-Ring-/300885160851?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item460e273393 BIN $645 eternity_8.jpg Same style, .5 ct., same size on auction ht... |
by LibbyLA April 25th, 2013, 9:42 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band! Replies: 362 Views: 9738 |
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Re: Help Finding a Champagne Diamond and OEC Cutter
You also might check with Adam at Old World Diamonds, in addition to the vendors already mentioned. liz |
by LibbyLA April 25th, 2013, 6:22 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Help Finding a Champagne Diamond and OEC Cutter Replies: 53 Views: 907 |
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Re: Help with wedding band
mandasand, Here's a 2.3mm one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ART-DECO-ENGRAVED-WEDDING-BAND-VINTAGE-STYLE-20s-ETCHED-RETRO-WHITE-GOLD-RING-/400467318789?pt=US_Wedding_Bands_without_Stones&hash=item5d3db65805 liz |
by LibbyLA April 22nd, 2013, 8:20 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Help with wedding band Replies: 2 Views: 114 |