redleaf
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- May 20, 2012
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Hello everyone! I’m a long-time lurker who has used PS as a knowledge resource for many years. I wanted to share pictures of my new ring. I purchased the diamond and the Gabbie Halo setting from Erica at Love Affair Diamonds (LAD). Erica was great to work with, very response and made for an easy transaction. I know some of you PSers are experts at Ebay and finding amazing deals on old cuts. I don’t have the stomach for that kind of risk, so I appreciate having a trusted vendor like Erica to cherry-pick stones and offer them at a great price.
The stats of the stone are: 3.18 ct L VS1 (GIA) OEC, 8.96 x 9.03 x 5.9. The link to the original stone is here:
http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/sold-3-18ct-loose-old-european-cut-diamond-gia-l-vs1/
The Gabbie Halo is size is 4.25, platinum. I also purchased the Angel Band in platinum. Both have J/K melee. Before I purchased these settings, I went to a local jewelry store to check out settings, and the prices were much higher than what LAD was offering. In particular, I looked at a few A.Jaffe settings that were clunky and rough in comparison to LAD’s settings, and for a much higher price.
After the agonizing wait period, I received the ring yesterday. The diamond came alive in the setting! Its difficult to photograph the liveliness of the reflections and the light play in the stone. It’s a beautiful sparkly disco ball!
Anyhoohoo, here are the pictures:
The stats of the stone are: 3.18 ct L VS1 (GIA) OEC, 8.96 x 9.03 x 5.9. The link to the original stone is here:
http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/sold-3-18ct-loose-old-european-cut-diamond-gia-l-vs1/
The Gabbie Halo is size is 4.25, platinum. I also purchased the Angel Band in platinum. Both have J/K melee. Before I purchased these settings, I went to a local jewelry store to check out settings, and the prices were much higher than what LAD was offering. In particular, I looked at a few A.Jaffe settings that were clunky and rough in comparison to LAD’s settings, and for a much higher price.
After the agonizing wait period, I received the ring yesterday. The diamond came alive in the setting! Its difficult to photograph the liveliness of the reflections and the light play in the stone. It’s a beautiful sparkly disco ball!
Anyhoohoo, here are the pictures:
Great finger coverage, too! Can we see some profile shots, please?! Thx!
Just... WOW!! Now that's a ring!! Love your little furbaby too!! ^..^
I know some people might think it looks a little ridiculous, but in the past it was caring too much of what other people might think that lead to a smaller upgrade stone, and thus, remorse and DSS. The lesson I learned for myself: GO BIG OR GO HOME! 
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