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My New McCheapy Green Quartz Ring |
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| P: 5/11/2009 7:40:57 PM | |
cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
I found this green quartz ring at TJ Maxx today. The tag said green amethyst, but I prefer to call it quartz. The stone is a double-sided checkerboard cushion, 10mm. The setting is 14k yellow gold with a bark texture - very organic looking.
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 7:40:57 PM | |
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| P: 5/11/2009 7:42:31 PM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
The little 1-point diamond chips were too cloudy for my taste (you can see how bad they look in this pic), so I took it to my jewelers to see if he could replace them.
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 7:42:31 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 7:42:54 PM | |
part gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,752 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 11/7/2004 |
I like it! 
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 7:42:54 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 7:43:16 PM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Here's a profile:
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 7:43:16 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 7:45:59 PM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
So my jeweler replaced the duds with G,VS diamonds, but made them a little larger, about 2.5 points. Here's an after shot:
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 7:45:59 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 7:46:18 PM | |
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005 |
I like it. I really do. The setting is gorgeous. Can we have finger shots?
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 7:46:18 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 7:47:14 PM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Another post-makeover pic.
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 7:47:14 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 7:52:33 PM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Last one - on the hand. I've since discovered these rings are sold on QVC (fume) - oh well. At least my diamonds look better. 
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 7:52:33 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 7:55:04 PM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Dang, now I want one in citrine!!! Thanks Gypsy and part gypsy - kind of funny you guys posted first, given your usernames!
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 7:55:04 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 8:15:05 PM | |
MonkeyPie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,587 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/23/2008 |
The setting is awesome! I don't care much for checkerboard cuts but this is a very fun ring.
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 8:15:05 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 9:54:52 PM | |
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004 |
HI: Very nice!!!!!! Certainly doesn't look "McCheapy"... cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off". |
| Posted: 5/11/2009 9:54:52 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 11:14:57 PM | |
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005 |
How cool! It doesn't look cheap to me.
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 11:14:57 PM | |
| P: 5/11/2009 11:19:33 PM | |
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,281 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004 |
I think it's pretty cool too and it improved by heaps and bounds when you replaced the melee diamond. It was so cloudy in the original picture I would not have guessed they were diamonds.
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| Posted: 5/11/2009 11:19:33 PM | |
| P: 5/12/2009 7:45:22 AM | |
babysteps Ideal Rock Total Posts: 597 Last Post: 8/18/2009 Member Since: 2/13/2008 |
Cellatini, I don't think it looks McCheapie at all! It is really lovely, I think it has a David Yurman crossed with Judith Ripka vibe  
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| Posted: 5/12/2009 7:45:22 AM | |
| P: 5/12/2009 9:14:03 AM | |
geckodani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,177 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2008 |
I like it a lot! The setting is very cool. 
 Run turkey, RUN! (Little man in the avatar is my nephew.) |
| Posted: 5/12/2009 9:14:03 AM | |
| P: 5/12/2009 9:46:04 AM | |
Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006 |
Very very nice. Love how you bought it and changed the side stones, so clever. My TJMaxx didn't have any good jewelry yesterday. TFS!
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| Posted: 5/12/2009 9:46:04 AM | |
| P: 5/12/2009 1:38:47 PM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Thank you for your lovely comments - I really appreciate them all! I know the gemstone isn't of the same caliber as what's usually posted - I mean, isn't sand made out of quartz? I'm wearing a big chunk of sand!!!
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| Posted: 5/12/2009 1:38:47 PM | |
| P: 5/12/2009 1:50:42 PM | |
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Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005 |
I was going to suggest switching the diamonds out. Now it looks even more fabulous. You are making me want to go to a TJ Max!
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| Posted: 5/12/2009 1:50:42 PM | |
| P: 5/12/2009 2:23:03 PM | |
chiquitapet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,106 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/17/2007 |
So cool!!
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| Posted: 5/12/2009 2:23:03 PM | |
| P: 5/12/2009 2:40:16 PM | |
Fly Girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,758 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2007 |
Love your ring! Big and bold. Love how you improved the sidestones. Great idea. I have a soft spot for the bark finish...it matches my original wedding set. I need one of those rings.
****** Life is a Journey, not a Destination. ****** |
| Posted: 5/12/2009 2:40:16 PM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 1:02:46 AM | |
Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,570 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008 |
I love that kind of ring! So fun, and the setting is so beautiful!
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| Posted: 5/13/2009 1:02:46 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 2:16:54 AM | |
loriken214 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,935 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2007 |
AWESOME FIND......way to Cellentani!!! Lori My Pretty Kitty Coco |
| Posted: 5/13/2009 2:16:54 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 7:06:27 AM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Date: 5/12/2009 1:50:42 PM Author: Gypsy I was going to suggest switching the diamonds out. Now it looks even more fabulous. You are making me want to go to a TJ Max! Thanks Gypsy, you should go - sometimes I find great deals there. Of course I cancelled out my bargain by having the stones upgraded (and also the ring needed to be sized), but I think it was worth it. Did you ever find a chain for your amazing pendant?
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| Posted: 5/13/2009 7:06:27 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 7:07:53 AM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Date: 5/12/2009 2:23:03 PM Author: chiquitapet So cool!! Thanks chiquitapet!
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| Posted: 5/13/2009 7:07:53 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 7:12:23 AM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Date: 5/12/2009 2:40:16 PM Author: Fly Girl Love your ring! Big and bold. Love how you improved the sidestones. Great idea. I have a soft spot for the bark finish...it matches my original wedding set. I need one of those rings. Thank you Fly Girl. I'd love to see your wedding set - is it posted anywhere? (off to check....)
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| Posted: 5/13/2009 7:12:23 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 10:02:55 AM | |
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Fly Girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,758 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2007 |
Date: 5/13/2009 7:12:23 AM It's buried somewhere in the under 1 ct thread, which I can never seem to find. Here is a shot with the original 0.21 ct diamond. (At least I thought it was 21 points. When I had it removed, it weighed out at 18 pt. Small, it was!)Author: cellentani Date: 5/12/2009 2:40:16 PM Author: Fly Girl Love your ring! Big and bold. Love how you improved the sidestones. Great idea. I have a soft spot for the bark finish...it matches my original wedding set. I need one of those rings. Thank you Fly Girl. I'd love to see your wedding set - is it posted anywhere? (off to check....)  ****** Life is a Journey, not a Destination. ****** |
| Posted: 5/13/2009 10:02:55 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 10:07:59 AM | |
cushioncutnut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,411 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/22/2008 |
How unique and it certainly does not look cheap to me! I enjoy going to TJ Maxx and perusing there jewelry. You can find some lovely deals there!
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| Posted: 5/13/2009 10:07:59 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 10:15:35 AM | |
mochi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,996 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/3/2008 |
What a fun ring! It certainly doesn't look cheap.
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| Posted: 5/13/2009 10:15:35 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 11:24:44 AM | |
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Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005 |
Date: 5/13/2009 7:06:27 AM I've tried on quite a few, but think I need some PSer input. And I keep forgeting to take my camera/phone. It's between a 20 inch Parisian Wheat and a three strand chain. :-)
Author: cellentani Date: 5/12/2009 1:50:42 PM Author: Gypsy I was going to suggest switching the diamonds out. Now it looks even more fabulous. You are making me want to go to a TJ Max! Thanks Gypsy, you should go - sometimes I find great deals there. Of course I cancelled out my bargain by having the stones upgraded (and also the ring needed to be sized), but I think it was worth it. Did you ever find a chain for your amazing pendant?
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| Posted: 5/13/2009 11:24:44 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 11:35:05 AM | |
LaurenThePartier Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,166 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/2/2004 |
That is cool! I love the bark finish on the setting - so unique!
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| Posted: 5/13/2009 11:35:05 AM | |
| P: 5/13/2009 11:35:51 AM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,277 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Date: 5/13/2009 11:24:44 AM Hey, you know we're always good for input!! Going now to look up Parisian Wheat chain....never heard of that, and what if i need one??!!
Author: Gypsy Date: 5/13/2009 7:06:27 AM I've tried on quite a few, but think I need some PSer input. And I keep forgeting to take my camera/phone. It's between a 20 inch Parisian Wheat and a three strand chain. :-) Author: cellentani Date: 5/12/2009 1:50:42 PM Author: Gypsy I was going to suggest switching the diamonds out. Now it looks even more fabulous. You are making me want to go to a TJ Max! Thanks Gypsy, you should go - sometimes I find great deals there. Of course I cancelled out my bargain by having the stones upgraded (and also the ring needed to be sized), but I think it was worth it. Did you ever find a chain for your amazing pendant?
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| Posted: 5/13/2009 11:35:51 AM | |
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