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P: 3/19/2005 1:20:08 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	Was surfing around Fortunoff tonite .... found this $10k diamond bangle, with almost 7ctw of diamonds, is this thing bling or what? Can you imagine wearing this? Jennifer, don't get any ideas!! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 1:20:08 AM

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P: 3/19/2005 1:21:17 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	I also had no idea that Fortunoff sold Ritani but apparently they do...I also had no idea they had this lovely 3 stone pendant...yum!!! Now who's gettin' ideas? ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 1:21:17 AM

P: 3/19/2005 1:23:58 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	I am obviously file impaired tonite, ignore that last post...here is the 3 stone pendant! Oh and it's about 1ctw with .18ctw accent diamonds for $5k! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 1:23:58 AM

P: 3/19/2005 1:26:49 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	and my current favorite of the evening (well besides the $10k bangle but that's never happening!), this diamond floral pendant, 1.50ctw for $1500...yum!!! don't know where i'd wear it but it's BEAUUUUTIFUL!! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 1:26:49 AM

P: 3/19/2005 1:49:07 AM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	Wow is right! I love the Tiffany Lace stuff, I am currently lusting afterSunburst Necklace so lovely! The brooch is also devine! I wish could buy such things but then where would I wear them? They dont exactly say poor college students please give me scholarships! Besides that I dont have ring yet and I ought to focus on that first I think... -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 3/19/2005 1:49:07 AM

P: 3/19/2005 3:55:49 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	Mata...I love some of Tiffany's design items..but they are so pricey and for so little ctw sometimes! This is one of my favorites, also I am currently lusting after the voile ring, perfect for a RHR!!! Dream on! hehe. ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:55:49 AM

P: 3/19/2005 3:56:54 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	here is the ring...it's SO up my alley for RHR...i wonder if i could have something similar created for less. i think this is about $4k! are those small arrows i see in some of the diamonds?? ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:56:54 AM

P: 3/19/2005 4:05:42 AM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,217 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	mara, if i didn't have my heart already set for a george sawyer w/champagne or spess, this would be the wedding band of choice....oh, my, if i could have it made of pink/rose/red gold and set with those diamonds! peace, movie zombie ps damn pricescope for turning me fickle! "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 3/19/2005 4:05:42 AM

P: 3/19/2005 4:15:12 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	movie zombie...the positive thing to remember is...you have TEN FINGERS. that may not be the wedding band but it's an awesome right hand ring! ain't life grand?! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 4:15:12 AM

P: 3/19/2005 9:42:37 AM
Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003	Date: 3/19/2005 1:208 AM Author:Mara Was surfing around Fortunoff tonite .... found this $10k diamond bangle, with almost 7ctw of diamonds, is this thing bling or what? Can you imagine wearing this? Jennifer, don't get any ideas!! But you know that would go with so many things I already have! The bangle is gorgeous. Speaking of the "wow" factor (nice title), I am struggling with something right now. My jeweler has an incredible necklace--it is in the floral motif and it's "strands" of diamonds around the neck, coming to a "burst" in the center, with several strands coming out to the side with florettes in diamonds on the ends...it is a piece of art...it's about 5 or 6 cts (can't remember exactly) and I tried it on a few months ago. Well, it's still there and I WANT IT. Here's the problem--it's not cheap and I just can't see spending thousands on a piece I can only wear 3X a year. We don't go to a lot of black tie or formal events and my gut says it's too elaborate to be professional for work.... Now, my b-day is in 6 weeks and my husband said I could have it...but he was going to get me something else I have been lusting after for a while--a diamond heart in YG with .25-.30 stones and the chain attached to each "ear" of the heart for that suspended look. I wear a lot of YG too and I don't have many pieces in YG.... I know I should get the heart, which while blingy, is still appropriate for everyday...I am trying to live by the rule of only buying things that can be enjoyed everyday. Oh, but that sweet, sweet floral necklace... My mom says I'll look like as a** wearing it at work... plus, as silly as it sounds, I don't want to damage my reputation there, as I am headed for good things from what I can tell. Sorry to derail, Mara, but I need opinions! _____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die.
Posted: 3/19/2005 9:42:37 AM

P: 3/19/2005 11:56:40 AM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,918 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Jennifer, Wow that's is tuff!! The floral necklace sounds gorgeous, but like you said you would only wear it 3 times a year whereas the heart necklace you can wear everyday. I received a heart necklace from my dear friend who was dying of cancer. He bought it at Tiffanys and wanted me to have something to remember him by, I wear it every day. Sorry Mara, now back to your goodies!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 3/19/2005 11:56:40 AM

P: 3/19/2005 12:22:00 PM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	Oh that's nice ! My jeweler makes pave-lace models like that - it's all about setting by hand a few hundred (ocasionally over one thousand!) little stones The catch ? No platinum. This guy only works gold - including white and gray. If you ever get ideas... maybe I could persuade this guy to touch a computer Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 3/19/2005 12:22:00 PM

P: 3/19/2005 12:25:42 PM
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004	HI: Mara: Those pieces seem to be right up my alley too--I have long admired that Tiffany piece.... Jen: I have an heirloom piece, a necklace--w/g filigree and around 3 CTW of diamonds and substantial--shich resembles what you speak of except for the CTW, and is the two decades I have owned the piece I am lucky to have worn it 10 times. It is beautiful to be sure, and jewellery just wants for an occasion, but that is the thing; I have always found another more appropriate piece to wear when the occasion arises (color, style of dress, occasion, etc). Hence it just sits in my safe. Although this is only my opinion, I think it is safe to say that an expensive piece whether it be clothing or accessories if it is not worn regularily has the great potential to turn out to be a purchase "regret". I think given your relationship with your jeweller he would extend a return period--where you can take it home, try it on with some of your things, then decide? cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off".
Posted: 3/19/2005 12:25:42 PM

P: 3/19/2005 1:18:34 PM
Jicky Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,213 Last Post: 6/21/2006 Member Since: 4/7/2003	Mara, Are you secretly Elizabeth Taylor, P. Diddy or the head of DeBeers? C'mon..we won't tell! Gorgeous pendants!
Posted: 3/19/2005 1:18:34 PM

P: 3/19/2005 1:38:21 PM
IrishEyes Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,246 Last Post: 7/28/2008 Member Since: 1/4/2005	First off, that bangle bracelet is TO DIE FOR!!! Omg, I want it!! OOOH, and the pendant for only $1500, I could do that, but it would come at the expense of my ugrade so no.... Why am I not rich again?.... Jen, oooh, that's a toughie! I know what you're saying. I guess to be practical, go for the gift your husband was going to get you. Any way you can get both?! IrishEyes,AJP (GIA)
Posted: 3/19/2005 1:38:21 PM

P: 3/19/2005 1:47:42 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	kayla...hahah no definitely not any of the above listed...sure hope I'm not P.Diddy!! wouldn't mind his cash though!! Val...mmmm what a suggestion...I am dying for that Tiffany ring or something in that style! Jennifer...what a tough decision. I think you already know what to do in your heart, aka get the piece that you will wear more often, but I know it is tough to think about those fabulous pieces that are just sooo beautiful. I have the same mental dilemma on some of these pieces, aka the voile Tiffany pendant or the floral pendant...where would I wear those?? My daily outfits are far more simple than that, a solitaire pendant or my Tiffany silver is as fancy as I get for daily outfits. Sure when we go out, but that isn't that often..and we don't go to any really fancy events...we are definitely more homebodies and/our dinner with our friends. Fay Cullen has some beautiful vintage looking pendants that are just all lace and diamonds, so stunning, but again, a piece I would have no place to really wear on a frequent basis. Once a year for $2k isn't my idea of a smart buy...but they are SO beautiful, so if you like the idea of a 'collector' piece then it could work.. Tough call! But I say go with the heart. and/or try what Sharon suggested, taking the other piece home and trying it out for a day or two to see what you think in an environment away from the jewelers sparkly lights and dreamy sighs. Anyone else have fabulous eye-candy they have come across?!?! Please post it! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 1:47:42 PM

P: 3/19/2005 1:58:25 PM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	Date: 3/19/2005 1:47:42 PM Author: Mara I have the same mental dilemma on some of these pieces, aka the voile Tiffany pendant or the floral pendant...where would I wear those?? [...] Once a year for $2k isn't my idea of a smart buy...but they are SO beautiful. Yeah... for once in a blue moon it is not much worth it. Suppose some piece could be "adjusted" to the ocasion and worn in a day-to-day version as well. Like these earrings can: Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 3/19/2005 1:58:25 PM

P: 3/19/2005 2:58:36 PM
Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003	Well, its all been settled. I took my husband to the jewelers with me today to pick up my treat for my good review and made him turn around while I slipped on the flower necklace (he hadnt seen it)when he turned around, he was like, that is awesome! And its actually 6.7 cts, F-G, VS2-SI1 stones! He said he understood why I had been obsessing. Our jeweler, smelling treasury ink, put an offer on the counter that was hard to refuse.soITS MINE MINE MINE. I asked the jeweler to make it ž of an inch longer (at about 15.5 or so inches, it was choker length on me, which I dont like)Itll be ready in 2-3 weeks, as he has to order special links for the back of it to match. My husband said if I still want the YG/diamond heart for Christmas, hell have it made then!!!! So, it might take a while but I will end up with both, God willing. Sharon, your point is an excellent one, because if is does collect dust after 6 months, my jeweler will take it back for a credit towards something else. But in my gut, I dont think that will happen. I wear suits most days to work and with a simple navy/black suit (of which I just bought 3 for spring/summer) and a crisp white shirt and no other jewelry, I think itll fly. And you know what, girlfriends????? It is ME. Thats what my husband said. He said, sure, itll be noticed but you wear it well. I also trust himif he thought it was ridiculous, he would have not been so willing to get it for me. And my mom? Well, as my one friend said, she is just conservative--and wants us to put every spare penny under the mattress. Well, one crisis solved! I cant wait to show you all when I get itmy husband is such a sweetie. I had said, well, you can put it in the bank until my b-day (early May) and he said, nodont be sillyI want you to wear it and enjoy it nowwhats the point of waiting? And I promised to be a VERY good girl and not nag for anything else when May rolls around.although, I wont have the thing until early April, so itll be real close anyway. _____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die.
Posted: 3/19/2005 2:58:36 PM

P: 3/19/2005 3:03:36 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,918 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Jennifer, Yay for you!!! It sounds amazing, I can't wait to see the pictures of it. Your husband wouldn't steer you wrong, It will get lots of wear. Sounds like that diamond heart is in the bag too. Lucky, lucky girl and good job for getting a great review!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:03:36 PM

P: 3/19/2005 3:06:00 PM
IrishEyes Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,246 Last Post: 7/28/2008 Member Since: 1/4/2005	Can I just say that you are one lucky woman?! I need to make my DH understand how special and meaningful jewelry is to me, then maybe he will buy me more!! Congrats on your necklace. I am dying to see a picture of it when you can post!!!! IrishEyes,AJP (GIA)
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:06:00 PM

P: 3/19/2005 3:31:13 PM
websailor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 931 Last Post: 4/23/2006 Member Since: 7/11/2004	Since Jennifer won't have pictures of her necklace for a while since it is being lengthed, and Mara asked if there was anyone else with some fabulous eye candy, I decided to post these for everyone to drool over... Some Harry Winston pears that caught someone's eyes.... ______________________ "Live Free Or Die Death Is Not The Worst of Evils." - General John Stark, a distinguished hero of the Revolutionary War
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:31:13 PM

P: 3/19/2005 3:35:52 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	Congrats Jennifer, man you sure do know how to work it...I have to work on the whole having your cake (bling necklace) and eating it too (heart pendant)...hee hee...can't wait to see the pix of this one! Oooh I love that Harry Winston set...it's Diamonds by the Yard and pear beauty mixed up in one...very yummy!! I am tempted by a diamonds by the yard replica...like Kayla's. More dressy than just a solitaire for 2ce a week (aka client meetings) wear. ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:35:52 PM

P: 3/19/2005 3:38:49 PM
Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003	Date: 3/19/2005 33:36 PM Author: kaleigh Jennifer, Yay for you!!!  It sounds amazing, I can't wait to see the pictures of it.  Your husband wouldn't steer you wrong, It will get lots of wear.  Sounds like that diamond heart is in the bag too.  Lucky, lucky girl and good job for getting a great review!!! Kaleigh, that's what I believe. He is very understated and elegantly simple....he would tell me if it was ridiculous. Websailor, those pears are LUSCIOUS. You have fine taste _____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die.
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:38:49 PM

P: 3/19/2005 3:44:59 PM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	Unfortunately I don't have pictures to post, but I was recently visiting my parents in LA in prep for my June wedding there. My mom and I were looking for earrings for her to wear with her dress which meant going to lots of different jewelry stores. It was my lucky day! Anyway, among the goodies I saw were: 1. A Fancy Vivid Blue 2.23 ct Emerald cut diamond at Van Cleef 2. Vera Wang's whole line of jewelry (not easy to find) at Neiman's -- so gorgeous! I love all that micropave. The prices, though, are criminal! Those huge micropave bow earrings with semi-precious drop were $13,000!! 3.Tons of estate jewelry that was just to die for. I wish I had brought a camera with me!! The best part of the outing, though, was at Neiman Marcus. This very snooty looking lady was walking around the shoe dept with a white chihauaua (sp?) wearing a pink t-shirt. Well, the dog crapped on the carpet and the woman walked away and continued to look at shoes. Someone told a salesperson who got the manager and much to my surprise asked the woman to clean it up herself! The woman acted shocked when they told her that her dog pooped in the store, as if there were tons of other dogs around who might be the guilty party. Only in Beverly Hills!
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:44:59 PM

P: 3/19/2005 3:54:47 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,918 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	OMG Demelza, That is just too funny. I wish you had taken a picture of that lady's face when she was told to pick up her pooches poop!! That just cracks me up!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:54:47 PM

P: 3/19/2005 3:56:22 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	Wow here is some serious stonage...check out the hand shot. I really love aquamarines and this one is just stunning...love the step cut!! http://www.faycullen.com/rings/800/b1013r6a.html Dem...as a dog owner it's such a pet peeve of mine when people do not pick up their dog's poo and/or try to pretend it is not happening/did not happen. I mean come on! It's not difficult to stoop and scoop. Our outside complex park has random unleashed neighborhood dogs that come in, poo and then run home...no owner in site of course. ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:56:22 PM

P: 3/19/2005 3:57:27 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	here's the hand shot...now that is a WOW! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 3:57:27 PM

P: 3/19/2005 4:00:11 PM
Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003	That's not a ring...it's a weapon! Beautiful stone, though. _____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die.
Posted: 3/19/2005 4:00:11 PM

P: 3/19/2005 4:02:10 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	This is interesting, the original vintage art deco style like some of the new bezel sets from Leon and others we've been seeing around here...this is a 2.94 center stone, the part I really love are the shots of the bottom of the head with the detailed work, and also the side views with the thin cathedrals coming up to meet the bezel, such an amazing look. I would definitely consider a RHR like this, but probably one of the ones with the sapphire bezel and a center diamond...smaller of course!! http://www.faycullen.com/rings/800/b1008r2d.html ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 3/19/2005 4:02:10 PM

P: 3/19/2005 4:04:28 PM
Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003	Oh, that faycullen ring is incredible! And an M? I'd definitely do it on the right hand...and at $15,000, i think it's a real deal. _____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die.
Posted: 3/19/2005 4:04:28 PM

P: 3/19/2005 4:05:12 PM
websailor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 931 Last Post: 4/23/2006 Member Since: 7/11/2004	Date: 3/19/2005 3:38:49 PM Author: Jennifer5973 Date: 3/19/2005 33:36 PM Author: kaleigh Jennifer, Yay for you!!!&nbsp; It sounds amazing, I can't wait to see the pictures of it.&nbsp; Your husband wouldn't steer you wrong, It will get lots of wear.&nbsp; Sounds like that diamond heart is in the bag too.&nbsp; Lucky, lucky girl and good job for getting a great review!!! Kaleigh, that's what I believe. He is very understated and elegantly simple....he would tell me if it was ridiculous. Websailor, those pears are LUSCIOUS. You have fine taste This is what she truly-from-the-heart drools over - she sighs every time she pulls this book out and sees THE pendant again. Unfortunately I don't think it's likely to show up as a suprise gift any time soon.... It says this about the stones - "The 44-carat Qamar-I-Saltana (ring) and the 95-carat Star of the East (pendant) diamonds." I guess since we live in the West, I'm off the hook for the pendant.....though she might consider a move if that was offered as an incentive! ______________________ "Live Free Or Die Death Is Not The Worst of Evils." - General John Stark, a distinguished hero of the Revolutionary War
Posted: 3/19/2005 4:05:12 PM

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