Yesterday was the big day! Since my mom is a good sport, I got a few more pics.
"Pretend like you are drinking water mom"
"Act like you heard something funny" (my sister pointed out that it looks more like "oh I smell something bad")
"Okay, now put on my ring and wave your hand around"
@Daisys and Diamonds thank you!!!
Thank you @AustinaUtter perfection
Thanks for your kind words @shazam !Wishing you and your family health and happiness
These pictures of your mum have absolutely made my day
Her face is as giddy & excited as if she was freshly engaged all over again! Love the picture with your dad on it too. What lovely, happy parents you have
Thank you @RunningwithScissors ! I'm hoping that my mom and my dad can finally have some fun. I know that these last two years have been hard for everyone but I feel like it's been especially hard for those in their twilight years with their failing health etc.
@Kim N thank you so much! I'm trying to savor this happy moments.This thread is just the sweetest.What a loving and thoughtful gift for your mom, lulu_ma. Wishing your parents many years of good health.
As some of you know, my mom is celebrating a big birthday this month and I wanted to do her something meaningful for her. The last 6 years have been challenging for my family as my dad was diagnosed with spinal cancer shortly after my parents retired. My dad had to learn how to walk again and he has been in and out of the hospital with complications. Throughout this ordeal, my mom has constantly supported my dad. She really deserves a special treat. I hope she loves what I have secretly done with her diamond!
Stats: The diamond is a 4.7 ct J color. I don't have the cert but I recall that is is VS/VVS clarity.
This stone has always been beautiful in my eyes-in fact, it inspired my e-ring choice-but the setting has always bugged me a little. I just felt that the trillion color enhanced the tint in the emerald cut. Here's a before pic:
I wanted to find a way to enhance the stone and increase the face up. It's a very leggy ec with a 12.2 x 7.5 mm face up. I chose a baguette and single cut halo.
The new setting compared with the old:
I'm smitten with this ring. I think Daniel M did a great job. My mom's birthday isn't until next week, but I can't wait to give ring to her. We're taking her to an Orchid exhibit this Sunday and will present her with the ring then!
Thank you everyone in sharing in my excitement about this reset. I'm happy to report that my mom loves the ring!
On top of being a wonderful mother and grandmother, she's also a former nurse and a cancer survivor, herself. I'm so happy that I could do something extra special for her milestone birthday.
(I made her pose a lot. She said, "People are going to think we are crazy."
Thank you @RunningwithScissors . She's super happy to be getting out of the house, too!
This thread is just the sweetest.
Thank you everyone in sharing in my excitement about this reset. I'm happy to report that my mom loves the ring!
On top of being a wonderful mother and grandmother, she's also a former nurse and a cancer survivor, herself. I'm so happy that I could do something extra special for her milestone birthday.
(I made her pose a lot. She said, "People are going to think we are crazy."
@Diamond Girl 21 thank you!
Congrats on JOTW! The diamond reset alone is killer but the story with your mom (and all those ador pics) really makes this the sweetest thing too. Now you can tell her you guys just snagged JOTW and start your weekend feeling like a million bucks.
Thanks so much @Mreader . I appreciate you being my sounding board, too<3
Thanks @heididdl . I know you are a step cut lover, too.
and commend you for your thoughtfulness as a daughter and also your fine design taste! The ring is as lovely and elegant as the special lady who wears it.
Late to the thread but I just wanted to
As some of you know, my mom is celebrating a big birthday this month and I wanted to do her something meaningful for her. The last 6 years have been challenging for my family as my dad was diagnosed with spinal cancer shortly after my parents retired. My dad had to learn how to walk again and he has been in and out of the hospital with complications. Throughout this ordeal, my mom has constantly supported my dad. She really deserves a special treat. I hope she loves what I have secretly done with her diamond!
Stats: The diamond is a 4.7 ct J color. I don't have the cert but I recall that is is VS/VVS clarity.
This stone has always been beautiful in my eyes-in fact, it inspired my e-ring choice-but the setting has always bugged me a little. I just felt that the trillion color enhanced the tint in the emerald cut. Here's a before pic:
I wanted to find a way to enhance the stone and increase the face up. It's a very leggy ec with a 12.2 x 7.5 mm face up. I chose a baguette and single cut halo.
The new setting compared with the old:
I'm smitten with this ring. I think Daniel M did a great job. My mom's birthday isn't until next week, but I can't wait to give ring to her. We're taking her to an Orchid exhibit this Sunday and will present her with the ring then!
300x240.png)
