2022 NYC JAWS

Garnetgirl · Oct 30, 2022

This sounds like a wonderful reason to visit New York City next year!

canuk-gal · Oct 30, 2022

Garnetgirl said:
This sounds like a wonderful reason to visit New York City next year!

Us Canuks need to go!!!!! (but I think you are a lot closer than I am....)

canuk-gal · Oct 30, 2022

ac117 said:
I’ve been considering these, below is a pic with both together, along with 2 others that I’m also thinking about!
They told me the larger is 2-2.5ctw and $4k, the smaller is about 1ctw and $2k. I haven’t done too much homework yet on the pricing but none of them screamed “super deal” to me.

ME WANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

emmy12 · Oct 30, 2022

canuk-gal said:
Us Canuks need to go!!!!! (but I think you are a lot closer than I am....)

I have no bling budget to spend, but I'd go anyway!

canuk-gal · Oct 30, 2022

emmy12 said:
I have no bling budget to spend, but I'd go anyway!

Me neither. But I'd be happy to go and deliberately waste people's time....

emmy12 · Oct 30, 2022

canuk-gal said:
Me neither. But I'd be happy to go and deliberately waste people's time....

I want to go so I can shadow other PS'ers who will teach me more about antiques! And then add all the new vendors to my IG stalking list

Garnetgirl · Oct 30, 2022

canuk-gal said:
Us Canuks need to go!!!!! (but I think you are a lot closer than I am....)

Yes I believe so. Still a very long drive, over 8 hours. But maybe I should plan ahead for next year….
I think you’ll need to fly @canuk-gal ?

canuk-gal · Oct 30, 2022

Garnetgirl said:
Yes I believe so. Still a very long drive, over 8 hours. But maybe I should plan ahead for next year….
I think you’ll need to fly @canuk-gal ?

Oh my yes. App. 6 hours flight time...

yennyfire · Oct 30, 2022

ac117 said:
I’ve been considering these, below is a pic with both together, along with 2 others that I’m also thinking about!
They told me the larger is 2-2.5ctw and $4k, the smaller is about 1ctw and $2k. I haven’t done too much homework yet on the pricing but none of them screamed “super deal” to me.

Thanks @ac117. That seems to be the going rate depending on ctw. It’s one of the reasons I’ve been hesitant to pull the trigger. I’m just not confident I’ll wear it enough to justify the expense. However, I’m also finding that silver versions (most white metal antiques I’ve seen are sterling) are hard to come by and that’s what I want. I may have to come up to NYC next year and see for myself!! Such a hardship that would be, lol!!

Thanks for taking the time to post extra photos….they are drool worthy!!

lulu_ma · Oct 30, 2022

ac117 said:
I’ve been considering these, below is a pic with both together, along with 2 others that I’m also thinking about!
They told me the larger is 2-2.5ctw and $4k, the smaller is about 1ctw and $2k. I haven’t done too much homework yet on the pricing but none of them screamed “super deal” to me.

This omc crescent is almost 3 ctw and $3800

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ringupthebling · Oct 30, 2022

Cerulean said:
What are the details on this one?

That one was so pretty!! It’s a 3.28ct M SI2 stone and the price was $28K which was unfortunately over my budget but I’m sure she will easily find a loving new owner. Here are some more pics of her

Cerulean · Oct 30, 2022

ringupthebling said:
That one was so pretty!! It’s a 3.28ct M SI2 stone and the price was $28K which was unfortunately over my budget but I’m sure she will easily find a loving new owner. Here are some more pics of her

That’s the one that called to me, personally! Was that from jewels by grace?

It’s hard to help with the toss-up between the 2 - the transitional is an amazing stone, but it’s a very different vibe than a true OEC. It won’t have a puffy crown, and lacks that floral vibe. But it’s an amazing stone with lovely blocky facets.

Do you have more pictures of the halo ring? It’s hard to tell from that 1 pic. The transitional I’m pretty familiar with as I stalked the original listing haha

ringupthebling · Oct 30, 2022

Cerulean said:
That’s the one that called to me, personally! Was that from jewels by grace?

It’s hard to help with the toss-up between the 2 - the transitional is an amazing stone, but it’s a very different vibe than a true OEC. It won’t have a puffy crown, and lacks that floral vibe. But it’s an amazing stone with lovely blocky facets.

Do you have more pictures of the halo ring? It’s hard to tell from that 1 pic. The transitional I’m pretty familiar with as I stalked the original listing haha

It was from Jack Weir! I totally get what you mean - I love OECs and transitionals equally so I feel like it’s not necessarily a fair comparison.

Here is the listing for the halo ring: https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/produ...iamond-halo-ring?_pos=29&_sid=4d8504b5b&_ss=r
I’ll most likely be removing it as a contender though because I think the N will be too yellow for me since I want a platinum or white gold setting.

For the transitional, I feel like it looks a little more gray than a lot of the other stones I saw - could it be because of the basket setting? Grace said she would ask the seller if she is willing to sell just the stone and if there is any wiggle room on the price, which will ultimately determine whether I pull the trigger. In the meantime, I reached out to Old World Diamonds as recommended by many lovely PSers and I’m continuing to stalk Dolly, Whitney, and Alex Park on IG for a good deal - also open to any recs on good IG vendors!

ringupthebling · Oct 30, 2022

More favorites from my visit today!

Cerulean · Oct 30, 2022

ringupthebling said:
It was from Jack Weir! I totally get what you mean - I love OECs and transitionals equally so I feel like it’s not necessarily a fair comparison.

Here is the listing for the halo ring: https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/produ...iamond-halo-ring?_pos=29&_sid=4d8504b5b&_ss=r
I’ll most likely be removing it as a contender though because I think the N will be too yellow for me since I want a platinum or white gold setting.

For the transitional, I feel like it looks a little more gray than a lot of the other stones I saw - could it be because of the basket setting? Grace said she would ask the seller if she is willing to sell just the stone and if there is any wiggle room on the price, which will ultimately determine whether I pull the trigger. In the meantime, I reached out to Old World Diamonds as recommended by many lovely PSers and I’m continuing to stalk Dolly, Whitney, and Alex Park on IG for a good deal - also open to any recs on good IG vendors!

That link is giving me a 404 error.

Maybe start a separate thread to get feedback, all I can say is, I wouldn’t rush it!

ringupthebling · Oct 30, 2022

Cerulean said:
That link is giving me a 404 error.

Maybe start a separate thread to get feedback, all I can say is, I wouldn’t rush it!

Agreed! It’s a beautiful stone but I don’t want to rush a large purchase, especially if it’s already on the high end of my budget. Thank you for all the feedback and advice you’ve given me so far - I really appreciate it!!

lulu_ma · Nov 6, 2022

@ringupthebling I just saw this and thought of you:

https://instagram.com/stories/cypresscreekvintage/2965566920611452726?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Mreader · Nov 6, 2022

lulu_ma said:
@ringupthebling I just saw this and thought of you:

https://instagram.com/stories/cypresscreekvintage/2965566920611452726?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Oh damn that looks like a good one!

ringupthebling · Nov 7, 2022

lulu_ma said:
@ringupthebling I just saw this and thought of you:

https://instagram.com/stories/cypresscreekvintage/2965566920611452726?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

@lulu_ma thank you so so much for thinking of me!! I just followed Cypress Creek and reached out for more info on the ring!

Have you ever bought from this seller before or do you know if they are a PS approved seller?

lulu_ma · Nov 7, 2022

ringupthebling said:
@lulu_ma thank you so so much for thinking of me!! I just followed Cypress Creek and reached out for more info on the ring! Have you ever bought from this seller before or do you know if they are a PS approved seller?

I have not purchased from her before-I recently found her in IG.

She's a smaller Etsy based dealer so I wouldn't expect for her to be in the approved vendor list. It does look like she is active on Etsy (5K+ reviews). https://www.etsy.com/shop/CypressCreekVintage

What is her review period?

ringupthebling · Nov 7, 2022

lulu_ma said:
I have not purchased from her before-I recently found her in IG.

She's a smaller Etsy based dealer so I wouldn't expect for her to be in the approved vendor list. It does look like she is active on Etsy (5K+ reviews). https://www.etsy.com/shop/CypressCreekVintage

What is her review period?

Looks like she offers returns within 7 days with a 10% restocking fee! I would have to think on the restocking fee but that stone is beautiful!!

lulu_ma · Nov 7, 2022

ringupthebling said:
Looks like she offers returns within 7 days with a 10% restocking fee! I would have to think on the restocking fee but that stone is beautiful!!

Well, maybe it’s worth getting more vid and pics. Then, perhaps, you can work something out with her…

Rhea · Nov 9, 2022

ringupthebling said:
Looks like she offers returns within 7 days with a 10% restocking fee! I would have to think on the restocking fee but that stone is beautiful!!

It's shorter than that! Notify her within 3 days, postmarked within 7 days. That's a big decision to make within 3 days and at a loss of 10% restocking fee. Here it is in full.
We accept returns at Cypress Creek so you can shop without worry. THERE IS A 10% RESTOCKING FEE ON ALL RETURNS
To Return Your Purchase:
*You must contact us within 3 days of tracked delivery to receive the return address.
*The return tracking number must be dated within 7 days of delivery to you. This means 7 days from tracked delivery, not from when you went and picked it up from the post office.
*Rings will arrive with a DO NOT REMOVE lock tag. These rings are not returnable or refundable if the DO NOT REMOVE tag is removed.
Rings may not be returned if resized or altered. Customized orders such as appraisals are non refundable.

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