Anniversary Upgrade - OEC stunner

[Roxette]

Hello all,
To say I am new to here is a bit disingenuous, as I was lurking for about a year now, trying to soak in knowledge necessary to find my dream ring. You see, when I got married, almost 10 years ago (get out of town!), we did not have much time or resources to plan and get a perfect ring. I believe I even misunderstood the sales lady, who sold me .15 carat ring instead .50 . Oops, my bad. Now, on the eve of our anniversary, two children and some 9 moves later, I figure it's time for The Ring!
I originally thought I would buy a complete ring. Wait, scratch that. Then I thought, I would get a diamond from JA and simple setting for it. Asscher perhaps. Love them. And it looked so gorgeous on Carrie Bradshaw And that is when this helpful forum pointed out that if I am going for finger coverage and size, asscher might not be a way to go for 8.75 size finger, unless it's good 3.5 carats. Which is out of my budget. Also, clarity is a must for me, in asschers especially. So... Scratch that. And then I stumbled upon JBEG. AHHH. Nirvana. Old cuts were so scintillating, lovely, and BIG! I was originally going fro 1.56 M OEC. But then (scratch that, I saw this gorgeous U-V color OEC. Color was amazing, did not bother me a bit it was a "lower color" diamond. Clarity was a respectable VS1. Of course I cannot find the link now, will post later. But here it is on my hand when I finally received it. And then, it was time to find Agnes (first name that popped when I saw her) the right home.

 

[Roxette]

Now, I knew I am klutzy. And have small children. So this diamond has to be secure. I looked on many websites, trying to find what I am looking for. Was not a big fan of halo, but really liked bezel. Just was afraid that bezel would swallow up my diamond. Absolutely Love3d Gem Fever's Audrey and Haven's rose gold OMB. Just wasn't quite sure. Then ( I honestly don't even remember how I syumbled upon them) I went to Greenlake Jewelry. Originally was thinking about this one. http://www.greenlakejewelry.com/gallery/gallery_detail.aspx?ImgID=57722
But I did not like the angular shank too much. And then, there it was.
http://www.greenlakejewelry.com/gallery/gallery_detail.aspx?ImgID=82425 Gorgeous, somewhat minimalistic. A non-halo halo, a non-bezel bezel That was it. So after going back and forth with my designer, I finally sent my beauty off and did not sleep through all the wonders of registered mail.
Once the diamond got there, the designer suggested warm gold, and I was open to the idea at first, but was unsure as to what it would look like in real life. So I said, I will break the bank and go for platinum. Like I said, lower color of diamond did not bother me much, and I saw some gorgeous rings on Single Stone that were set in platinum and were lower color.
BUT. Right before I gave the final go-ahead, I just HAD to see Haven's ring So I asked the designer to do the ring two tone, since I just could not NOT use rose gold.
Here is the result.
Sorry for iPhone-only pictures.

 

[yennyfire]

Just gorgeous Roxette! Congrats on your new ring and thanks for sharing it with us!

 

[Catmom]

It's gorgeous Roxette! The setting is so pretty. What is the size of the stone?

 

[baby nurse]

How absolutely lovely, Roxette! I gasped when I saw it, and I also enjoyed reading about your journey to this lovely diamond. Please post more pictures!

 

[athenaworth]

Love it!! Congrats! We're coming up on our 10 year too. Yay to 2004! I'd love to see a pic of your original ering too. It's always fun to see how the times have changed.

 

[angela06]

Beautiful! Yes, specs on the stone, please!!

 

[Roxette]

Loved the ring! Loved how sparkly Agnes was!
But then... (This is what makes my designer to probably pull her hair out), I thought Agnes' shoulders are too bare. Maybe she needs to be "dressed up" with more diamonds. But I wanted to keep platinum head, so I asked the designer to do platinum on top of gold, so rose gold would still peak from the sides on the rest of the shank, but the actual diamonds would all be in platinum. I also did it for security reasons, as I've come to believe, rightly or wrongly, that platinum is somewhat sturdier. And since I plan this to be my forever ring, I want it to last.
Also, prongs bothered me. Even though I asked them to make prongs as w\small as possible, I still did not like them. Greenlake did an amazing job, I am just not a prong girl. So the ring is also getting bezelled Agnes is going to be a regular antique masterpiece when she is done with her updates!
Here are the CAD's. Sorry - this was a picture taken of computer screen - my technology skills are out of this world

 

[sweet_blossom]

Oh my! Congrats on the upgrade.

 

[glitterpants]

Wow!! Stunning OEC!
I saw that setting on GLJ's website a while ago and thought it was so unique and beautiful but your irl pics show how incredibly beautiful it really is. Can you post more photos?

 

[Roxette]

Thank you Ladies! You don't know how much I needed positivity today. I appreciate the kind words. Stone is 2.23 carat, U-V color range, VS1 in clarity. I will get more stats when I get home. For more pictures, you and I will have to wait till it makes it back to me from Seattle. Right now it's on its way there - Registered Mail "fun." And I know it looks like yellow gold in those CAD's, but I am actually keeping rose gold and adding platinum. Did not see many examples of that, so fingers crossed
Thank you again!

 

[LLJsmom]

Your ring and setting are just gorgeous. Congratulations!

 

[Roxette]

Found the link to Agnes at JBEG former site. Those ladies are much better at taking pictures than me
http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Loose-Diamonds/223ct-Old-European-Cut-Diamond/27849013_3rQnfH#!i=2349211506&k=F48HP9J

 

[arkieb1]

Congrats, it is a really pretty ring!!!

 

[kalomeli]

It looks gorgeous on you!! Beautiful ring!

 

[redwood66]

It is going to be beautiful! I am partial to bezels.

 

[angeline]

Wow, really pretty! I love the modifications you've done, I agree I like it better without the prongs.

congrats and I can't wait to see pics of it when she arrives..

 

[lioness]

Stunning. Gorgeous. Fascinating. Good work!

 

[ericad]

It looks gorgeous on you! I loved that stone - so happy that it went to a great home. And I love the setting you chose!

Enjoy it in good health, always.

 

[Roxette]

Thank you all. Also, we now have a definitive proof miracles happen - my Registered Mail package made it from Texas to Seattle in 2 days as advertised. You can pick your jaws up off the floor now;

 

[Roxette]

Some more pictures of Agnes (Version 1) I could dig up.

 

[lili]

Ooo...love the warmth of that stone. It's like a light fancy yellow. I was eyeing it for a while.

 

[armywife13]

Your new OEC is stunning and the setting is amazing!!!

 

[endless_summer]

Beautiful stone & what an elegant, unique setting! I love the two tone & the non-halo halo - perfect buttercup!

 

[two_little_birds]

OMG I love it, and the setting is devine... a match made in heaven!

 

[SandyinAnaheim]

Roxette, that stone is breathtakingly beautiful! I've never seen a low-colored stone like yours! The light play and brilliance in your stone would keep me looking at it all day! That would make 3 of us celebrating 2004!

 

[marcy]

Roxette, your ring is gorgeous and the diamond is fantastic. Enjoy!

 

[woofmama]

Gorgeous diamond & your setting is beautiful Congratulations and enjoy!

 

[Roxette]

She is baaaack!
Just received Agnes 2.0 today, 3 days shy of my anniversary date! She is so gorgeous, her shoulders dripping in diamonds Again, the changes I asked for are bezel instead of prongs and small diamonds in platinum on the shoulders and on top of wedding band. The entire shank is still rose gold, and it peaks ever so gorgeously on the sides. Pictures! ( and no, the green blanket is not the only thing I own, but always happen to be on my bed when taking pictures so it winds up being my picture background Thank you for letting me share, again!

 

[Roxette]

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