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GOG diamond in Carl Blackburn from Pearlman’s |
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| P: 6/7/2007 7:57:45 AM | |
Rebot Cut Rock Total Posts: 118 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 8/29/2006 |
This was a long time coming. Last December mom and dad decided to upgrade her ring. Mom just wanted big and really didn’t understand how much prettier and sparkly it would be if she got an ideal cut. I told her to look around at some of the big rings she saw and notice how some of them were huge but not pretty, and other ones were smaller but sparkled like crazy. She was sold and the search was on. I called GOG and talked to Charlie. He recommended that I consider a 1.76ct F I2 Solasfera. It was within the budget, but seriously an I2. He told me that it was one of the best ones he had ever seen. He was right it is gorgeous. Although it was obvious with a loop, I had to search for the inclusion without it. He was overly patient holding the diamond while my mom remained undecided about the setting, and also dealing with me trying to accomplish this from China. My mom fell in love with a Carl Blackburn ring from Pearlman’s. I talked to Joseph multiple times and he convinced me that she should do it, so they ordered it. One month went by, then two, then three. At this point my dad and I were both stalking Joseph on a regular basis. Unfortunately, Carl Blackburn’s company was having some problems, and it took much longer than anticipated. Joseph did everything thing he could to right the situation, even offering to cancel the order and start over again. Mom decided at that point another month wasn’t a big deal. Finally, four months later she got the ring. Wow. It’s not exactly what any of us expected. It is very dainty but very detailed. Each time you look at it you notice something new. When I was home visiting I only got about twenty minutes with the ring and the camera so these shots are definitely not the best, but Pearlman’s put her ring on their site …pretty cool huh…. so you can see it here. weight 1.76 7.82 x 7.84 x 4.79 depth 61.3 table 54.1 pavilion angle 40.9 crown angle 34.6 girdle thin to medium (faceted) culet none polish very good symmetry very good 
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 7:57:45 AM | |
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| P: 6/7/2007 7:58:42 AM | |
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Rebot Cut Rock Total Posts: 118 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 8/29/2006 |
profile view
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 7:58:42 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 8:00:34 AM | |
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Rebot Cut Rock Total Posts: 118 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 8/29/2006 |
side details
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 8:00:34 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 8:01:18 AM | |
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Rebot Cut Rock Total Posts: 118 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 8/29/2006 |
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 8:01:18 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 8:18:02 AM | |
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,212 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
WOW!!! Congrats to your Mom Rebot, I remember your story and what a unique diamond it is! Thanks for the pics, it looks superb!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 8:18:02 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 8:33:17 AM | |
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005 |
wow, the detail on the ring is just amazing. and what an awesome find for the diamond, beautiful combo it's a beautiful ring..
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 8:33:17 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 9:28:30 AM | |
Dee*Jay Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006 |
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this ring!!! Congratulations to your mom on such a beautiful piece!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 9:28:30 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 9:35:29 AM | |
Boom Cut Rock Total Posts: 247 Last Post: 10/13/2009 Member Since: 4/28/2003 |
Wow!! That's such a unique and gorgeous ring! It was certainly worth the wait!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 9:35:29 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 9:52:00 AM | |
anchor31 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,354 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2005 |
Wow, it's a gorgeous diamond! The setting is really nice, I love settings with marquise stones. 
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 9:52:00 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 10:27:39 AM | |
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004 |
HI: Simply amazing--glad your patience paid off! Congrats! cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off". |
| Posted: 6/7/2007 10:27:39 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 10:47:55 AM | |
Jenn5504 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,166 Last Post: 8/20/2009 Member Since: 5/21/2007 |
Wow, how beautiful and unique!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 10:47:55 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 12:01:52 PM | |
sparkles Ideal Rock Total Posts: 553 Last Post: 10/17/2009 Member Since: 5/24/2002 |
Its beautiful, unique and so individual - Another to add to my list of favourites. Your mum must be tickled pink....
Love until it hurts. Real love is always painful and hurts then it is real and pure. |
| Posted: 6/7/2007 12:01:52 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 12:34:35 PM | |
snlee Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,449 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 10/6/2004 |
I love all of the details of the ring. It's beautiful!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 12:34:35 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 12:59:36 PM | |
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005 |
Wow, that's beautiful! I'm a big fan of Carl Blackburn's designs.
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 12:59:36 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 1:59:30 PM | |
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february2003bride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,100 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2005 |
Very cool setting!!!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 1:59:30 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 2:09:13 PM | |
Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006 |
Really neat setting. I'd love to see more photos of the stone itself though. I've never seen that cut in person. Congrats to you and your Mom on a purchase well done!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 2:09:13 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 3:15:47 PM | |
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006 |
Wow, that is one of the most beautiful settings I've ever seen. It's truly gorgeous!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 3:15:47 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 4:09:09 PM | |
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canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004 |
Date: 6/7/2007 3:15:47 PM HI:Author: kcoursolle Wow, that is one of the most beautiful settings I've ever seen. It's truly gorgeous! Agreed! I am back for another look!! Wish I could see more details of the millgrain etc--any more pic's????????????????????? Please!!!!!!!!!!!! cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off". |
| Posted: 6/7/2007 4:09:09 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 5:40:57 PM | |
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,082 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005 |
It is stunning. I love the milgrain on YG!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 5:40:57 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 5:55:19 PM | |
TanDogMom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,919 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/8/2005 |
It's really pretty! It looks oddly familiar. Did you post the setting before? I believe that Carl Blackburn and Beverley K are the same company. I tried on some Beverley K eternity bands recently and they are just perfection. The milgrain is so well done. I am glad your mom is enjoying her ring!!!
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 5:55:19 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 9:59:12 PM | |
starryeyed Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,587 Last Post: 10/5/2009 Member Since: 11/6/2006 |
Wow, congrats to you and your mom!  That is an incredibly unique ring! I can't see the I2 either from your pictures. You both must be thrilled! It's so nice that you could work on it together! 
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 9:59:12 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 10:55:16 PM | |
part gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,755 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/7/2004 |
Wow that's an I2? Does not look like it at all! Looks like it was worth the wait
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 10:55:16 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2007 11:10:23 PM | |
DiaDiva Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,249 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 10/7/2004 |
What a gorgeous ring and the detailing is amazing! And the diamond is stunning. I can't believe it's an I2.
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| Posted: 6/7/2007 11:10:23 PM | |
| P: 6/8/2007 2:33:24 AM | |
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Rebot Cut Rock Total Posts: 118 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 8/29/2006 |
Thanks for the compliments everyone. This ring is definitely unique and fits my mom so well. I’m glad that she didn’t just go out and get any old maul ring which was her original plan. Stone Hunter – Unfortunately I’m back in China and mom’s in Michigan and I didn’t get any good diamond shots when I was there. About the same time I got an ES from WF and at first I like her stone better. It gives off a lot of smaller sparkles. Gailrmv – When my mom decided to get it I posted a pic from the Pearlman’s website. Beverly K and Carl Blackburn use to be the same company, but Carl decided he wanted to do a higher end and split off from Beverly K. Just a FYI for everyone, Carl’s brother in Thailand has now taken over the business, which happened in the middle of my mom’s wait. I can’t believe that it’s an I2 either. I would in a heartbeat have an I2 that looked like this. I will have to try to get my dad to get a close up picture through a loop so everyone can see the inclusion. Most of it is covered by one of the prongs. 
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| Posted: 6/8/2007 2:33:24 AM | |
| P: 6/8/2007 2:50:20 AM | |
Love in Bloom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,535 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2007 |
That is seriously one of the coolest rings I have ever seen! What a work of art. Thanks for showing off your mom's new jewels 
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| Posted: 6/8/2007 2:50:20 AM | |
| P: 6/8/2007 11:39:23 AM | |
jenna_g Rough Rock Total Posts: 31 Last Post: 9/19/2007 Member Since: 8/17/2005 |
That is absolutely gorgeous!  I can't stop opening this thread.
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| Posted: 6/8/2007 11:39:23 AM | |
| P: 6/17/2007 11:48:53 PM | |
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,823 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006 |
I almost missed this! I am glad I didn't; it is gorgeous
Skippy  "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos |
| Posted: 6/17/2007 11:48:53 PM | |
| P: 6/18/2007 2:23:06 AM | |
Siamese Kitty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 523 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 2/4/2006 |
I almost missed this, too! I have been following your story since your mom's stone search-WOW! What an amazing outcome-the stone and setting are both exquisite.
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| Posted: 6/18/2007 2:23:06 AM | |
| P: 6/18/2007 9:18:58 AM | |
thing2of2 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,660 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2007 |
It's absolutely beautiful. The setting is so detailed and gorgeous. WOW! I can't believe the diamond is an I2, either! I'll take one of these any day if it looks like your mom's!
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| Posted: 6/18/2007 9:18:58 AM | |
| P: 6/18/2007 9:39:30 PM | |
dianne Ideal Rock Total Posts: 955 Last Post: 10/30/2009 Member Since: 2/18/2007 |
The stone and setting is simply gorgeous!
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| Posted: 6/18/2007 9:39:30 PM | |
| P: 6/19/2007 3:35:24 AM | |
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,210 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005 |
I freakin LOVE this ring! Its unique and amazing. I just loooove it! WOW!
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