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1910 Antique Toi et Moi Ring finally Tweaked & set!

LemonMoonLex

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Hello you fellow antique and vintage lovers!

I finally received a ring that Ive been meaning to get refurbished and set for months now!

It was purchased originally from the sweet @PreRaphaelite but It was @mrs-b 's kind deed which landed the ring into my hands. Im still in awe to be honest! This is why I love PS, its truly full of the kindest women!

I originally purchased it with the mindset that I'd set it with a pink garnet that I had but when I received the ring I felt as if itd look amazing with either an emerald or diamond. At the time I didnt have extra funds to have her set so I did my best to set a little emerald I had in the empty basket but I had to be very careful wearing her! Eventually I got tired of the emerald in there and took it out hopeful of setting her eventually.

Fast forward and my mother and I are going through our jewelry boxes together and I showed her the ring and she got very excited! She very quickly pulled out a solitaire diamond ring set in an awfully ugly high setting but the diamond was so lovely and she decided to bestow it to me as it looked like the perfect fit.

Ive never had a ring refurbished- Never. So I was unsure who to contact but as DanM was currently custom making three rings for me I sent him some photos and off she went!

It was merely a few days before he was finished and I finally received it today and I am IN LOVE.

The ring is approx. from 1910 and its in 18k rose Gold. The previous owners believed it to carry a natural pearl but theres not any paperwork on this so who knows? It has an adorably fat shape which I havent seen very often.

I had him strengthen the band by adding some gold, polishing it, redoing the basket and prongs that held the diamond as well as resizing it to fit both of my ring fingers. It's truly such a dreamy and romantic piece and now it has some meaning as it carries a diamond that my father had given lovingly to my mother.



Now time for some pictures!!

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JPie

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That turned out beautifully! You would never guess that the diamond wasn’t original to it. Enjoy it in good health!
 

ItsMainelyYou

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It's crystalline, creamy, and amazing.
 

YadaYadaYada

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Lovely, looks like that's how it's always been.
 

missy

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Absolutely stunning :love:
 

mrs-b

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This is SO perfect, @TheGarnetGirl! Can you pls share the specs on that diamond? Diameter would be sufficient. I'm trying to get a sense of what size stones I'd need if I decided to try to recreate this beauty!

I'm so glad you love it - it was meant for you. :wavey:
 

mrs-b

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Alternately, @PreRaphaelite - could you share the diameter of the diamond that was in there previously? Thank you!
 

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That is beautiful and feminine! Love it.
 

Ally T

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Ah, how pretty & romantic!
 

junebug17

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So pretty! It turned out beautifully! And an added plus that the diamond has such sentimental value. Love it!
 

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It’s beautiful and looks so pretty on your hand. So soft and pretty looking.
 

KristyDarling

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So feminine, romantic, dreamy. It reminds me of candle light!
 

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So happy to see this beautiful and meaningful ring! Truly amazing work by Daniel M! Is he still working during this time? Did you send your items through USPS or UPS ( brown truck company?) I had priority mail through USPS, even had tracking, but haven’t received any update tracking information AND should have received my package this past Monday! Anyway, thank you for sharing and looks so lovely on you!
 

Roselina

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Hello you fellow antique and vintage lovers!

I finally received a ring that Ive been meaning to get refurbished and set for months now!

It was purchased originally from the sweet @PreRaphaelite but It was @mrs-b 's kind deed which landed the ring into my hands. Im still in awe to be honest! This is why I love PS, its truly full of the kindest women!

I originally purchased it with the mindset that I'd set it with a pink garnet that I had but when I received the ring I felt as if itd look amazing with either an emerald or diamond. At the time I didnt have extra funds to have her set so I did my best to set a little emerald I had in the empty basket but I had to be very careful wearing her! Eventually I got tired of the emerald in there and took it out hopeful of setting her eventually.

Fast forward and my mother and I are going through our jewelry boxes together and I showed her the ring and she got very excited! She very quickly pulled out a solitaire diamond ring set in an awfully ugly high setting but the diamond was so lovely and she decided to bestow it to me as it looked like the perfect fit.

Ive never had a ring refurbished- Never. So I was unsure who to contact but as DanM was currently custom making three rings for me I sent him some photos and off she went!

It was merely a few days before he was finished and I finally received it today and I am IN LOVE.

The ring is approx. from 1910 and its in 18k rose Gold. The previous owners believed it to carry a natural pearl but theres not any paperwork on this so who knows? It has an adorably fat shape which I havent seen very often.

I had him strengthen the band by adding some gold, polishing it, redoing the basket and prongs that held the diamond as well as resizing it to fit both of my ring fingers. It's truly such a dreamy and romantic piece and now it has some meaning as it carries a diamond that my father had given lovingly to my mother.



Now time for some pictures!!

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20200416_152827.jpg 20200416_152813.jpg 20200416_152730.jpg 20200416_153751.jpg 20200416_153756.jpg

A beauty! Congratulations!
 

LemonMoonLex

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Thank you for everyone's sweet comments!

She has become one of my favorites in my collection & I feel honored that it was the result of the relationships made at PS & of my mother's kindness: so she's a special gal!

Here she is sitting pretty with my new emerald addition and my OEC crescent moon & flower necklace ♥

The three stone emerald ring is 14k rose gold but I still think they pair well together as my new ring pulls from antique charm.

I hope you're proud @PreRaphaelite
:pray: I am so grateful to have her!

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Daisys and Diamonds

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Just lovelly :kiss2:
Your mum must also be happy how it turned out and to know you are getting so much enjoyment out of her diamond
 

junebug17

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Love them all! All of these pieces look beautiful on you, and work so well together :love:
 

LightBright

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Your collection is gorgeous. You have really wonderful taste. Enjoy, I loved reading your story!
 

LightBright

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Hi Garnetgirl, as an aside, you talked about your jeweler strengthening the band of your beautiful antique toilet moi ring. Is that something like putting metal on the inside of a band? I’ve always wondered if that can be done. He did an exquisite job.
 
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