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6ct imperial topaz in 1.7ct graduated halo

elle_71125

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Jack is absolutely gorgeous! I love the graduated halo and that spider web gallery is super cool. :kiss2:
 

Ol-Blue

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*****Stunning***!!!
I love the Pumpkin king!

( I love all of your rings, I think I have snooped/read every thread of yours!!
 

T L

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Gorgeous ring. It looks so Victorian inspired.
 

icy_jade

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It’s gorgeous @Niel

What a beautiful halo :kiss2:
 

Niel

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Gorgeous ring. It looks so Victorian inspired.

I was inspired by this ring

I remember thinking “that basket almost looks like a spider web ....(lightbulb!) “ lol
 

kimberlyqkim

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I have set myself a personal goal of achieving a rainbow gem collection. One that had always eluded me was orange. Orange is my favorite color but I find it quite boring in gemstones. The only way to make it interesting was SIZE !
I came across an extremely large imperial topaz on eBay. Large and incredibly windowed. I had it recut and lost more than half her size. This was not ideal. But you can’t put that toothpaste back in the tube.
Also on eBay, I found this gaudy baby 0966EF2A-3027-4B52-A9E8-1EA467115557.jpeg
I knew the diamonds would be nice and the gold worth scrapping so I bought her despite being less than attractive. *cough hideous*
I’ve been told I have the imagination for this type of thing lol

I sent my new stone to dk with a very specific design idea in mind. I it took very few cad modifications to get the right look. I was very pleased with that as I can be very picky and it can take half a dozen or more
I’ll post the original and the approved :
395C265B-4102-4644-BD5C-EC8411054699.jpeg
312501FE-53F0-41AE-BA40-FE23C433A4F0.jpeg
The shank was particularly important to me. It seems rather simple but I wanted a tri wire shank thank that did not have that traditional “bar” where the shank split off. I found those overdone and looked uncomfortable. My idea for the crossing over design was executed perfectly as always. I also wanted the spider webs because I have found I like my rings to be quirky.
I did the ring in 14k white gold because my sapphire ring is so GD heavy- I wanted this to be light and wearable and that was achieved 1000%
I am thrilled with the outcome though it is a tad hard to photograph. The color is a nice sherbet orange and due to her color and spooky nature I have named her Jack (the pumpkin king ;-) )
9DA46F30-764A-4900-99FA-80152E1C5C89.jpeg A63C63AE-B87E-4D9C-BCFB-80432B8D53A7.jpeg 94CDCDA5-527B-4D44-AF78-16AA33ECE706.jpeg
12FBF0E4-9C7F-46E3-984D-B66519B1D44C.jpeg

Absolutely stunning! and yes you have an eye for the good diamonds in the bad rings! well done! love the quirky and personal touches
 

2Neezers

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She is gorgeous!! :love: I am amazed at your story of how she was out together. You are so creative and detail oriented. Congrats on your newest addition!
 

motownmama

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Wowzers!!!!!! Gorgeous!
 

collier

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So stunning! What a beauty. I've said it before and I'll say it again.

Update the family shot! We want to see the almost complete spectrum :)
 

collier

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Yaaaaasss!

Will you tease us with the flavor of purple?

light and airy, a spring time dream
dark and stormy like a drink theme?

(I wrote you a poem)
 

collier

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Lovely! I love the halo group photo and look forward to the whole family getting together
 

jeweln

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Love to see your projects :love: Wonderful collection :appl:
 

cushioncutnut

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I have set myself a personal goal of achieving a rainbow gem collection. One that had always eluded me was orange. Orange is my favorite color but I find it quite boring in gemstones. The only way to make it interesting was SIZE !
I came across an extremely large imperial topaz on eBay. Large and incredibly windowed. I had it recut and lost more than half her size. This was not ideal. But you can’t put that toothpaste back in the tube.
Also on eBay, I found this gaudy baby 0966EF2A-3027-4B52-A9E8-1EA467115557.jpeg
I knew the diamonds would be nice and the gold worth scrapping so I bought her despite being less than attractive. *cough hideous*
I’ve been told I have the imagination for this type of thing lol

I sent my new stone to dk with a very specific design idea in mind. I it took very few cad modifications to get the right look. I was very pleased with that as I can be very picky and it can take half a dozen or more
I’ll post the original and the approved :
395C265B-4102-4644-BD5C-EC8411054699.jpeg
312501FE-53F0-41AE-BA40-FE23C433A4F0.jpeg
The shank was particularly important to me. It seems rather simple but I wanted a tri wire shank thank that did not have that traditional “bar” where the shank split off. I found those overdone and looked uncomfortable. My idea for the crossing over design was executed perfectly as always. I also wanted the spider webs because I have found I like my rings to be quirky.
I did the ring in 14k white gold because my sapphire ring is so GD heavy- I wanted this to be light and wearable and that was achieved 1000%
I am thrilled with the outcome though it is a tad hard to photograph. The color is a nice sherbet orange and due to her color and spooky nature I have named her Jack (the pumpkin king ;-) )
9DA46F30-764A-4900-99FA-80152E1C5C89.jpeg A63C63AE-B87E-4D9C-BCFB-80432B8D53A7.jpeg 94CDCDA5-527B-4D44-AF78-16AA33ECE706.jpeg
12FBF0E4-9C7F-46E3-984D-B66519B1D44C.jpeg
I actually liked the first ring but your vision paid off! This is spectacular!!
 

fiona00004

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Another amazing addition to your collection! You have impeccable taste, Niel!!
 

lizzydm26

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Gorgeous! You have great taste and design imagination. I will forever be jealous that I didn't buy that cognac diamond halo before you! Can't wait to see the rainbow when you have it completed!
 

Ceilimom

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I have set myself a personal goal of achieving a rainbow gem collection. One that had always eluded me was orange. Orange is my favorite color but I find it quite boring in gemstones. The only way to make it interesting was SIZE !
I came across an extremely large imperial topaz on eBay. Large and incredibly windowed. I had it recut and lost more than half her size. This was not ideal. But you can’t put that toothpaste back in the tube.
Also on eBay, I found this gaudy baby 0966EF2A-3027-4B52-A9E8-1EA467115557.jpeg
I knew the diamonds would be nice and the gold worth scrapping so I bought her despite being less than attractive. *cough hideous*
I’ve been told I have the imagination for this type of thing lol

I sent my new stone to dk with a very specific design idea in mind. I it took very few cad modifications to get the right look. I was very pleased with that as I can be very picky and it can take half a dozen or more
I’ll post the original and the approved :
395C265B-4102-4644-BD5C-EC8411054699.jpeg
312501FE-53F0-41AE-BA40-FE23C433A4F0.jpeg
The shank was particularly important to me. It seems rather simple but I wanted a tri wire shank thank that did not have that traditional “bar” where the shank split off. I found those overdone and looked uncomfortable. My idea for the crossing over design was executed perfectly as always. I also wanted the spider webs because I have found I like my rings to be quirky.
I did the ring in 14k white gold because my sapphire ring is so GD heavy- I wanted this to be light and wearable and that was achieved 1000%
I am thrilled with the outcome though it is a tad hard to photograph. The color is a nice sherbet orange and due to her color and spooky nature I have named her Jack (the pumpkin king ;-) )
9DA46F30-764A-4900-99FA-80152E1C5C89.jpeg A63C63AE-B87E-4D9C-BCFB-80432B8D53A7.jpeg 94CDCDA5-527B-4D44-AF78-16AA33ECE706.jpeg
12FBF0E4-9C7F-46E3-984D-B66519B1D44C.jpeg

Stunning.
 

Niel

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I have a hard time photographing them all at once - you know- what’s the best lighting for one stone isn’t the best lighting for another lol
5DD5EE65-0DDB-4164-898B-C2AF7B190957.jpeg
 

jbkhere

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OMG! I can’t find words - this is jaw dropping gorgeous!!!
 

indigoblue

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I sorta liked the original too. ha! But the new stone and setting are gorgeous. It's more like what I wanted for my blue sapphire roval which has diamonds so tiny you can't see the sparkle. Do you have before/after pictures of the stone?
 

lorrissey

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This is gorgeous!!!
 
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I have a hard time photographing them all at once - you know- what’s the best lighting for one stone isn’t the best lighting for another lol
5DD5EE65-0DDB-4164-898B-C2AF7B190957.jpeg

They're all so beautiful! I can't wait til I have my own "rainbow" collection!
 

meely

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I have a hard time photographing them all at once - you know- what’s the best lighting for one stone isn’t the best lighting for another lol
5DD5EE65-0DDB-4164-898B-C2AF7B190957.jpeg

Ooookh that’s a nice shot! What a lovely collection Niel. What’s next?
Edit - do you have a favourite?
 
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