A Princess Transformation

[Buttercookies]

Sorry for the cheesy title but I’m so excited as my Lightbox 3/4 ct Princess pendants are coming tomorrow!

I’ve been looking for a nice pair of studs for a long time and I thought I wanted round. But then I fell in love with Princess stud from Costco but 2k was too much.

I’m hoping these will sparkle beautifully since they advertise the cut will be very good.

 

[Decision_Decisions]

Yay, how exciting! I have a pair of princess studs from my pre PS days and I don't think they're cut very well so I'm curious to see how sparkly the LB set is!

 

[OdetteOdile]

Can’t wait to see them!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

love princess cut
can't wait to see them

 

[Buttercookies]

They’re here!

Here they are next to my current princess stud 1ctw VS I color from Costco. I can tell the cut is a lot prettier since one of my Costco is a big mush. They are a lot whiter too.

I’ll post more detail photo when I have a chance later.




I wish they have the 1ct on sale.

 

[ThiaChelf]

They’re here!

Here they are next to my current princess stud 1ctw VS I color from Costco. I can tell the cut is a lot prettier since one of my Costco is a big mush. They are a lot whiter too.

I’ll post more detail photo when I have a chance later.




I wish they have the 1ct on sale.

Those are beautiful! I considered the 3 stone 0.75 tcw pendant. Still want it. Just trying to curb spending lol.

 

[Buttercookies]

 

[Buttercookies]

The cut is very good and it sparkle more than my Costco princess

 

[Buttercookies]

Will you help me pick a setting? I’m between these two v prong but leaning toward the simple one. However, I’m afraid the thick setting might obstruct the light. What do you think?

 

[ThiaChelf]

Will you help me pick a setting? I’m between these two v prong but leaning toward the simple one. However, I’m afraid the thick setting might obstruct the light. What do you think?

I'm all for simplicity....but i think you're right it might block the light from the stone. Id go with the first one.

 

[123ducklings]

I’m thrilled for you with this project! Typically I love simplicity, but that second setting looks chunky to me. I love how delicate and feminine the first setting is; I’d choose that one.

 

[MamaBee]

I like simple clean lines the best..but the second one looks very thick and chunky. I would pick the first one because the prongs are thinner and lighter...Your princess diamonds are very pretty!

 

[tonysgeko]

Buttercookies, have you seen these? Africagems

 

[GreenPapaya]

I like the first one too. Would you mind posting a video? I would love to see the sparkle. The video on lightbox made it look yellow and dull.

 

[Buttercookies]

I like the first one too. Would you mind posting a video? I would love to see the sparkle. The video on lightbox made it look yellow and dull.

Hopefully the videos will load

 

[Buttercookies]

In indoor lighting. Sorry you can hear my toddler in the background.

 

[Buttercookies]

Bathroom lighting.

 

[Buttercookies]

In direct sunlight.

 

[kennys_mom]

I like how it’s mounted kite style!

 

[GreenPapaya]

Thank you @Buttercookies! They look great. Unfortunately the white ones are all sold out now. Next sale!

 

[AprilBaby]

They look well cut, should be gorgeous!

 

[Buttercookies]

Thank you @Buttercookies! They look great. Unfortunately the white ones are all sold out now. Next sale!

I saw that they have 1 1/8 carat Princess solitaire pendant. They would make great stud if on sale.

 

[GreenPapaya]

Yes. It was on sale at Bloomingdale's. Unfortunately I already bought the 1ct solitaire necklace, the 1 ct pierced earrings, the blue and pink studs and couldn't buy anything else. Maybe in a few months...

 

[Buttercookies]

Hurray. Just send it in to a local mom and pop shop jeweler for mounting. I purchased a different setting from the above two since I wasn’t completely happy with them.

Now we wait.

 

[pearaffair]

Omg I can’t wait to see! When you get them back could I trouble you to try and measure the size of the stone?

 

[Buttercookies]

Here they are! I’m so in love. The setting is nice and substantial. The backing is a lot thicker than I expected which is great. They’re nice and balance. I think the local jeweler did a good job. They’re so sparkly, I have been wearing them nonstop.
@pearaffair They are 5x5mm consistently across.
Overall I’m very happy with this $700 for the stones and $400 for setting. I’m looking forward to future sale lol.

 

[123ducklings]

I’m so excited for you! You know we’re all going to want ear shots when you have a chance!

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

Looks amazing, congrats!! Can you please post some ear shots?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Here they are! I’m so in love. The setting is nice and substantial. The backing is a lot thicker than I expected which is great. They’re nice and balance. I think the local jeweler did a good job. They’re so sparkly, I have been wearing them nonstop.
@pearaffair They are 5x5mm consistently across.
Overall I’m very happy with this $700 for the stones and $400 for setting. I’m looking forward to future sale lol.

Just beautiful
You must be sooooo happy how its all turned out
Im very inspired

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

In direct sunlight.

Oh wow
I completly missed this post before
And yes i second ear shots please