New pictures of my bling

Written by Dreamer_D » February 1st, 2012, 2:13 pm:

Written by TravelingGal » February 1st, 2012, 1:17 pm:Dreamer, that ring is lovely (although I can certainly understand your frustrations with the mistakes). It's a .97 and 6.2? Is that a normal spread? Seems like it faces up big?

Are you looking for a loose OEC that 7mm? I always seems to find 7mm stones already in rings....

I don't know what normal spread would be! haha... this stone is 6.11 x 6.27, which makes is sound rather unround but in reality it is 6.18 - 6.20 at most points. Depth is 67% or somesuch, so it is not a shallow stone. The stone was sold to me as a 1.03ct with an appraisal indicating 6.18mm diameter and Fortekitty, who knows her stuff, guessed it would weigh between 0.92 and 0.99ct I think to confidently assume an OEC is hitting the 1ct mark it needs to be more like 6.25mm in diameter, 6.3 for sure. Seems that 1.2ct stones are around 6.8mm and to hit 7mm the OECs tend to weigh more like 1.4ct or even greater.

I would ideally like a 7mm stone for a killer deal and I dont' care if it is loose or set But most seem to push $4k and I would want it closer to $3k, and less tinted is better. But I'm not *really* in the market right now.

Written by Dreamer_D » February 1st, 2012, 2:13 pm:

Written by TravelingGal » February 1st, 2012, 1:17 pm:Dreamer, that ring is lovely (although I can certainly understand your frustrations with the mistakes). It's a .97 and 6.2? Is that a normal spread? Seems like it faces up big?

Are you looking for a loose OEC that 7mm? I always seems to find 7mm stones already in rings....

I don't know what normal spread would be! haha... this stone is 6.11 x 6.27, which makes is sound rather unround but in reality it is 6.18 - 6.20 at most points. Depth is 67% or somesuch, so it is not a shallow stone. The stone was sold to me as a 1.03ct with an appraisal indicating 6.18mm diameter and Fortekitty, who knows her stuff, guessed it would weigh between 0.92 and 0.99ct I think to confidently assume an OEC is hitting the 1ct mark it needs to be more like 6.25mm in diameter, 6.3 for sure. Seems that 1.2ct stones are around 6.8mm and to hit 7mm the OECs tend to weigh more like 1.4ct or even greater.

I would ideally like a 7mm stone for a killer deal and I dont' care if it is loose or set But most seem to push $4k and I would want it closer to $3k, and less tinted is better. But I'm not *really* in the market right now.

Written by ihy138 » February 1st, 2012, 6:00 pm:Dreamer! Your rings are so gorgeous! I love your collection...especially that OEC . Oh, who am I kidding, I would take that blingy band of yours any day! Thanks for sharing.

Written by Dreamer_D » February 1st, 2012, 6:47 pm:

Written by ihy138 » February 1st, 2012, 6:00 pm:Dreamer! Your rings are so gorgeous! I love your collection...especially that OEC . Oh, who am I kidding, I would take that blingy band of yours any day! Thanks for sharing.

I bet our two OECs would be killer studs! LOL! They are almost twins.

kalrik I thought of that, but I want larger studs I sold a 0.70cttw pair last summer!

I might make a pendant for my mom for her 60th birthday this coming summer. BGD has a really cool flower design that I think would compliment her flower engagement ring really well! http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond-pendants/flowers-for-valentines-pendant-14k-rose-gold-5813r14

Written by lyra » February 2nd, 2012, 11:06 pm:Yay! I'm so glad that new setting worked out! It's just beautiful, way nicer looking than I could have imagined. Great pictures too!

Written by Dreamer_D » February 1st, 2012, 8:45 pm:Its funny how people just love OECs! I am very lucky to have found this one -- buying OECs on ebay is a little like putting money into a gumball machine. You don't know what you will get! This is a really nice example of the cut I think.

I admit, this diamond is much more impressive in macro photos than in person It is harder to appreciate the faceting in real life on a 6mm surface. Hence my urge for a bigger one But this one is a winner.

Written by Yssie » February 3rd, 2012, 2:17 pm:That is a gorgeous temp for your OEC!! Issues aside (which I really can't see at all in your pics), it looks fantastic The head makes me think of Cinnabon - the prongs are swirly, almost... or maybe that's just me! It looks lovely on your finger

I totally see that! In photos the rounded scrolly look to the prongs is much mor obvious. In person, they look just like regular fishtail prongs and it gives the diamond a very square outline which is neat. I think for me I prefer a more delicate fishtail or else a strong fishtail like this on a larger stone because I like my diamonds to look round, but I am certainly enjoying this ring now!

Remember how I said I was sure the diamond band look would be less noticeable than the Honker Solitaire look? Well, yeah, you fivestoners were right... the Mass Of Sparkle is definitely more eye-catching! So I'm not the least bit surprised that your right hand outblings your left

LOL. Yssie I was totally laughing my tush off when you were like "Oh I want my ring to be less noticable... so I will add MORE diamond!" hee hee. Isn't is amazing the wattage you get off a while finger of bling? Even my band which is obviously much smaller diamonds is incredibly eye catching. I wear my Aurora on my left and the solitaire on my right, actually, so my good old marrid hand still out blings my right! I will post shots as soon as I can get time with kiddos occupied and DH willing. Actually, a solitaire RHR looks really good with a blingy band on the left. A very nice combination.

Y'know, I'm glad you kept the Aurora afterall. I *must* see it one day... consider yourself obligated to spend a few hours with me should you ever come to upstate NY (of course I want to meet you, too ) Really, though, you appreciate it so much more than my mum ever would, she's just too much of a minimalist at heart! As reflected in the fivestone that WF is making instead, based on their Skye U-prong

IT all worked out for the best it seems! Minimalist is not a word I would use for this style of ring. It is slightly romantic, and very blingy and eye catching. It is very much my style and I am so glad to have it. For me, what really sealed it for me was pairing the band with a plain band. For some reason it makes the look feel more complete, and makes it feel like a real wedding set not a fashion ring, if that makes sense. It is so practical for my lifestyle too. And if I am ever in that area for sure we will meet up! Or if you are in the north west for some reason

Do you ever wear the sapphire? 'Cause if not, it would make a seriously stunning bracelet centerpiece. In rose gold. .. semi-bezeled... with super-delicate engraving all over the basket... not that you asked...

NO, I actually don't wear it at all I find the mount bulky and not very comfortable. I debate resetting it all the time. I don't think I would wear a bracelet. I was thinking necklace actually. With a very substantial halo and perhaps a small bezelled round above it... hmmm... my whells are turning now. I happen to have a 30 point RB that would make a great topper, then I could recycle my Dream band diamonds in to the halo... I should think about it. I don't own a necklace and the right design would likely get worn a fair bit.

I'll be on the lookout for 7mm OECs. Since you *know* that if you put this one up on Preloved it'll be gone in minutes! Nice to know that not everyone is abandoning the sizewagon ::cough DS cough::

CHUCKLE I laugh at our dear friend DS when she talks about the change in size since she went from a 1.6ct to a 1.58 and no one but her will ever notice DS you know it's your mind! Luv ya!

But don't look too hard for that 7mm stone. I am not really looking now. Actually, I just bought a 60 point OEC last night that was such a ridiculous steal. We'll see if it pans out, but if it does I will hunt for a mate for earrings

Written by Begonia » February 1st, 2012, 1:13 pm:I, for one, particularly like the little sprog on the floor in the background. I have PJ's just like that!

Oh right, diamonds. I wish I had your knowledge/savvy about how to buy OEC's and whatnot on the secondary market. Wish I lived close, maybe we could trade services...need a landscape plan done?

Written by Dreamer_D » February 4th, 2012, 3:26 pm:
(Yssie) I'll be on the lookout for 7mm OECs. Since you *know* that if you put this one up on Preloved it'll be gone in minutes! Nice to know that not everyone is abandoning the sizewagon ::cough DS cough::

CHUCKLE I laugh at our dear friend DS when she talks about the change in size since she went from a 1.6ct to a 1.58 and no one but her will ever notice DS you know it's your mind! Luv ya!

But don't look too hard for that 7mm stone. I am not really looking now. Actually, I just bought a 60 point OEC last night that was such a ridiculous steal. We'll see if it pans out, but if it does I will hunt for a mate for earrings