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| P: 10/4/2006 1:28:27 PM | |
Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
The Fedex man brought a nice box to me this morning. I am trying to put together a 3 stone and today I got one of the side stones. I am so happy with it! I love this stone. It is quite unusual. Specs: 54 table 62 depth 34.5 crown angle 40.8 pavillion angle 80% LGF G color SI1 Med Blue Flo HCA 1.3 .65ct 5.57 x 5.60 GIA cut: EX Polish: VG Symm: EX I didn't know how all this was going to hang together til it came and I just love it! Now my problem is to find a match for it. This stone came from BN. But it took forever to come, not their usual overnight thing. This stone was living in Belgium when I ordered it. BN had to ship it to themselves and then turn it around and send to me. I got it during their $100 off promo so it was only $1426. I am so pleased with this well traveled little gem. I'll attach the photos in a minute, I have to work on them for resize. |
| Posted: 10/4/2006 1:28:27 PM | |
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| P: 10/4/2006 1:31:43 PM | |
luvsdiamonds Cut Rock Total Posts: 416 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 6/9/2006 |
Can't wait to see the pictures!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 1:31:43 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 1:35:20 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
Let's see if I can get this to go:
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 1:35:20 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 1:37:21 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
My first attempt at a loupe shot
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 1:37:21 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 1:38:32 PM | |
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luvsdiamonds Cut Rock Total Posts: 416 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 6/9/2006 |
Gorgeous stone...
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 1:38:32 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 1:40:42 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
This is blurry but it shows the center stone I intend to use.
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 1:40:42 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:15:39 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
Another of the two stones - I need to invest in an ultrasonic!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:15:39 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:29:46 PM | |
lumpkin Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,491 Last Post: 2/29/2008 Member Since: 5/24/2005 |
I like the proportions of the two diamonds together and when you get the match to the other side stone it's going to make for a gorgeous 3 stone ring. Very pretty! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:29:46 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:37:38 PM | |
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luvsdiamonds Cut Rock Total Posts: 416 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 6/9/2006 |
It's going to make a gorgeous three stone ring. Beautiful!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:37:38 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:39:33 PM | |
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005 |
The stones look divine....!!!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:39:33 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:39:56 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
Thanks Lumpkin. The proprotions are sort of smaller than recommended but I want to keep the ring still fairly delicate. I recently tried on a 3 stone where it had a 2c center and 1ct each sides - man, it seemed so huge to me! It might just have been the setting it was in, which was also big, but I just couldn't see myself with it. I wanted the side stones to be on the smaller side so my center would still be the highlight. I am having a lot of fun with the project so far!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:39:56 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:44:04 PM | |
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luvsdiamonds Cut Rock Total Posts: 416 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 6/9/2006 |
It's going to be perfect Beacon. My three stone is small but I just wanted something that would cover the finger, and it turned out nice! 
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:44:04 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:44:10 PM | |
Julian Ideal Rock Total Posts: 724 Last Post: 2/5/2007 Member Since: 9/5/2004 |
That is gorgeous! The proportions are WONDERFUL! May I ask what the carat size of the center stone is? I just LOVE the proportion you have there! What a gorgeous ring-to-be!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:44:10 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:47:27 PM | |
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,899 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
Gorgeous stone!!!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:47:27 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:49:39 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
Center is 2.27 and F color. The new side is .65c and G with Med Flo. I find the color very harmonious side by side. The center is approx 8.45mm and the side is approx 5.58mm. I spent quite some time cutting little bitty circles out of paper and holding them with tweezers next to my ring. My husband got a lot of laughs at my expense!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:49:39 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 2:56:32 PM | |
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luvsdiamonds Cut Rock Total Posts: 416 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 6/9/2006 |
2.27 is huge! And I've done the paper cut outs to! LOL!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 2:56:32 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 3:10:15 PM | |
curlygirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,300 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/9/2005 |
Wow, I think the new stone looks great! I also think the proportions look good--you don't want to take attention away from that gorgeous F. Can't wait to see the finished product!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 3:10:15 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 3:20:47 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
I was somewhat worried about this side stone b/c of the very small table (54) compared to the depth (62). I thought this made a stone look dark in the center. But I ran it thru HCA and HCA liked it so I thought I would try it. I am surprised how bright and lively it is. It has a laser inscription number on it that I can see thru the loupe quite well. If I can keep my hands as still as rocks maybe I can photograph the laser number. My center has no number on it and I wish it did. It's cool - you know you have the right stone.
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 3:20:47 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 3:22:12 PM | |
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Julian Ideal Rock Total Posts: 724 Last Post: 2/5/2007 Member Since: 9/5/2004 |
Gorgeous monster of a rock you have there! It's beautiful and I can't wait to see the finished product. That G looks icy white, too!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 3:22:12 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 3:41:22 PM | |
sevens one Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,537 Last Post: 9/8/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2004 |
that looks fabulous together. I love your project so far!  what setting are you considering? ______________________________ |
| Posted: 10/4/2006 3:41:22 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 3:54:09 PM | |
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Julian Ideal Rock Total Posts: 724 Last Post: 2/5/2007 Member Since: 9/5/2004 |
What a cute little story! That diamond is beautiful - heck, it's bigger than most solitaires I see! But I love your story about the "well traveled little gem." You make it sound like it arrived with a tiny passport and overnight suitcase!!!! Sooooo cute. What would a diamond pack? Definitely a mini bottle of Mr. Clean, a toothbrush & maybe a martini shaker? Maybe even a welcome gift for the head honcho diamond -- Belgian chocolates, perhaps.
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 3:54:09 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 3:55:49 PM | |
KristyDarling Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,918 Last Post: 10/6/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005 |
PERFECT proportions and both stones are gorgeous! I am glad you didn't go with 1-carat sides because with rounds, I think you have to be EXTRA careful to make sure the center stone is the star. I've seen way too many rings where all 3 stones are too alike in size and it just ends up looking like a humongous 3-stone BAND. You have wonderful taste!!!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 3:55:49 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 3:56:41 PM | |
jfo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 514 Last Post: 1/30/2008 Member Since: 8/21/2006 |
Wow, those are both beautiful stones! I can't wait to see when you find and receive the second sidestone and then the final product!!! 
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 3:56:41 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 4:19:04 PM | |
Dani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,603 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/12/2004 |
Gorgeous, Beacon!!! Can't wait to see it all done!!!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 4:19:04 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 4:35:15 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
Date: 10/4/2006 3:54:09 PM Author: Julian What a cute little story! That diamond is beautiful - heck, it's bigger than most solitaires I see! But I love your story about the 'well traveled little gem.' You make it sound like it arrived with a tiny passport and overnight suitcase!!!! Sooooo cute. What would a diamond pack? Definitely a mini bottle of Mr. Clean, a toothbrush & maybe a martini shaker? Maybe even a welcome gift for the head honcho diamond -- Belgian chocolates, perhaps. That is funny! I wish the stone did bring some chocolates; that would be very polite. I did consider the voyage during the time it took to get the stone. I wondered where it was and just how it was being ferried from Belgium to Seattle. Who watches over these diamonds as they travel? I wonder about the logistics. Because I am sort of eccentric I did name this stone. It is "Hercule" after the Agatha Christie detective from Belgium. Plus his long journey does have some mystery around it.
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 4:35:15 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 4:58:29 PM | |
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Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,899 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
Date: 10/4/2006 3:41:22 PM Yes what kind of setting are you considering??? What a fun project!!!
Author: sevens one that looks fabulous together. I love your project so far! what setting are you considering? ____________________________ |
| Posted: 10/4/2006 4:58:29 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 5:09:13 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
Difficult, difficult! My husband suggested sending the whole thing off to Leon Mege since he was very impressed with the beautiful things that have come through this forum. I wish I could find someone local to do it cause I hate the mailing thing. BN actually has a setting I like: http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=5923&page=1&col=2&row=4&pos=11&set_shape= Something like this is nice. Or, just forget the small diamonds on the sides and go with a "classic" 3 stone setting, like Leon shows. I also like this one from Gumuchian: http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/gumuchian-fils-jewelry/rings/53J1/18/ Pretty much I'll have to cross that bridge when I get there. I change my mind so many times that I confuse myself!
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 5:09:13 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 5:14:27 PM | |
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sevens one Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,537 Last Post: 9/8/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2004 |
Date: 10/4/2006 5:09:13 PM Author: Beacon Difficult, difficult! My husband suggested sending the whole thing off to Leon Mege since he was very impressed with the beautiful things that have come through this forum. I wish I could find someone local to do it cause I hate the mailing thing. BN actually has a setting I like: http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=5923&page=1&col=2&row=4&pos=11&set_shape= Something like this is nice. Or, just forget the small diamonds on the sides and go with a 'classic' 3 stone setting, like Leon shows. I also like this one from Gumuchian: http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/gumuchian-fils-jewelry/rings/53J1/18/ Pretty much I'll have to cross that bridge when I get there. I change my mind so many times that I confuse myself! Are you going to wear it with a band? ______________________________ |
| Posted: 10/4/2006 5:14:27 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 5:16:43 PM | |
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Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006 |
I am hoping to. I have a plain plat band and also a combo round and baguettes band, so I could use either. I would rather not buy a new band, though the ultra skinny ones do look very nice. Any suggestions what would look good?
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 5:16:43 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 5:17:24 PM | |
Mokey Cut Rock Total Posts: 371 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
This will be stunning! I love the proportions.
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| Posted: 10/4/2006 5:17:24 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2006 5:26:23 PM | |
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sevens one Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,537 Last Post: 9/8/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2004 |
here are a few. I think my favorite would be a shared prong band. But I like the idea of your round/baguette style too.    ______________________________ |
| Posted: 10/4/2006 5:26:23 PM | |
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