Barry''s May Drop

[karee888]

Date: 5/1/2009 10:42:11 PM
Author: cinnamon013

Date: 5/1/2009 6:27:20 PM

Author: karee888

Date: 5/1/2009 6:22:37 PM

Author: FrekeChild

What did you get?!

apparently it''s a dog stone, since no one said they wanted it!!!

Karee,

Is that the 5.8mm? When I was picking my teal last week, he initially showed me that one, but then realized that it wasn''t the right color to match my very specific need. I loved it then and really wanted it to be the one since my orange matching stone is 5.7mm. I didn''t want to consider it to purchase today since I''m in the process of setting my teal one. HOWEVER, you are gonna love it. It is a really great color. Congrats!

Excellent!! Thanks for the info!

Now I just need to decide on a setting...

 

[Lovinggems]

Date: 5/1/2009 10:45:34 PM
Author: simplysplendid

Date: 5/1/2009 9:29:32 PM
Author: Lovinggems
Hi all I am new. This is my third post I think.

Well done Yingh on getting the sapphire, I love looking at everyone''s photos here, especially the whole gem to setting process.

I just got confirmation I am getting this beauty, I stayed up till 3 am local time to order, apparently 4 people ordered the same stone within 30 seconds of each other! This is my first garnet and I am really happy.

This garnet and the malaya is so pretty, but it is 2am my time when Barry opens up the website, so I am always late to the party. You mentioned you stayed till 3am local time, are you based in Japan?

Australia.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/1/2009 11:09:27 PM
Author: karee888

Date: 5/1/2009 10:42:11 PM
Author: cinnamon013

Date: 5/1/2009 6:27:20 PM

Author: karee888

Date: 5/1/2009 6:22:37 PM

Author: FrekeChild

What did you get?!

apparently it''s a dog stone, since no one said they wanted it!!!

Karee,

Is that the 5.8mm? When I was picking my teal last week, he initially showed me that one, but then realized that it wasn''t the right color to match my very specific need. I loved it then and really wanted it to be the one since my orange matching stone is 5.7mm. I didn''t want to consider it to purchase today since I''m in the process of setting my teal one. HOWEVER, you are gonna love it. It is a really great color. Congrats!

Excellent!! Thanks for the info!

Now I just need to decide on a setting...

Well 5.8 isn''t terribly large but it will likely fit into a standard 6mm setting. A halo would make it a nice size ring. I am currently into the stackers on etsy, so I vote for that!

 

[FrekeChild]

I''m just curious. What stones did you guys order that the orders went through? Or which stones did you want to order?

I''m so happy that yingh got that sapphire. I know a LOT of people were lusting after it. I''m just glad that means we''ll get pics!

 

[BWise]

Thanks! I promise there will be tons of pictures, however, forecast says we will have rainy days for the next two weeks! The good news is that my hubby''s orchid is in full blossom, if you know what means...

Date: 5/2/2009 12:15:01 AM
Author: FrekeChild
I''m just curious. What stones did you guys order that the orders went through? Or which stones did you want to order?


I''m so happy that yingh got that sapphire. I know a LOT of people were lusting after it. I''m just glad that means we''ll get pics!

 

[FrekeChild]

Yay for orchid pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(And can you send some rain our way? Please??)

 

[Lovinggems]

Date: 5/1/2009 10:50:04 PM
Author: yingh
Thanks!

So you are the one who got this beauty! This is one of the stone I paid for but was told that I was late, you know. Glad it is going to a PS''er! Well, if you ever change your mind, you know there are 4 people in line...

Date: 5/1/2009 9:29:32 PM
Author: Lovinggems
Hi all I am new. This is my third post I think.


Well done Yingh on getting the sapphire, I love looking at everyone''s photos here, especially the whole gem to setting process.


I just got confirmation I am getting this beauty, I stayed up till 3 am local time to order, apparently 4 people ordered the same stone within 30 seconds of each other! This is my first garnet and I am really happy.

Thank you Yingh. Though most likely I''ll keep it.

 

[FrekeChild]

Welcome LG! What a great stone to start out with!!!

 

[Lovinggems]

Date: 5/2/2009 12:38:19 AM
Author: FrekeChild
Welcome LG! What a great stone to start out with!!!

Thanks for the welcome FrekeChild. I''m looking forward to setting it but I think I''ll need suggestions.

Can''t wait to see what everyone will be doing with their purchases.

 

[FrekeChild]

Well, what do you think you want to do with it? Ring? Pendant?

 

[Chicago]

oops

 

[Chicago]

This is the first stone my eyes gravitated towards the second Barry's drop loaded on my computer. Can't wait to see it in person, this beauty is designated for a halo ring I've been wanting to have made forever.

 

[Chicago]

Since several people have asked, it was me who snapped up the 8.0mm tourmaline. Not sure what my plans for the stone are yet but I'm sure something will come to me once I see it.

 

[Linda W]

Chicago: Both of those stones are so gorgeous. I am glad a PSer got them

. I can''t wait to see them set.

 

[Chicago]

Thanks Linda I looove pink stones, especially tourmalines and this is my first Barry purchase. I''m beyond excited!

 

[Lovinggems]

Date: 5/2/2009 1:05:29 AM
Author: FrekeChild
Well, what do you think you want to do with it? Ring? Pendant?

I would like a ring, my ring finger size is around 4.5.

 

[babysteps]

Wow it was a busy purchasing day!

Can''t wait to see all the PS purchases - not only are they beautiful stones but we have such amazing photographers on the board, I love seeing everyone''s great pix! I bought this oval, and went to bed (it was 1 am for me) - I had purchased a 2 ct. tourmaline from Barry previously, and while gorgeous it was a tad small for the project I had in mind (a large halo''d cocktail ring, maybe set E/W) so I am saving that one for a future ring for my daughter, and plan to set this oval:

 

[Lovinggems]

Date: 5/2/2009 3:10:46 AM
Author: babysteps
Wow it was a busy purchasing day!

Can''t wait to see all the PS purchases - not only are they beautiful stones but we have such amazing photographers on the board, I love seeing everyone''s great pix! I bought this oval, and went to bed (it was 1 am for me) - I had purchased a 2 ct. tourmaline from Barry previously, and while gorgeous it was a tad small for the project I had in mind (a large halo''d cocktail ring, maybe set E/W) so I am saving that one for a future ring for my daughter, and plan to set this oval:

I love the supernoval cut, and this tourmaline is one of my favourites from the May drop. Congratulations on getting it.

 

[babysteps]

Thanks LovingGems! I love the supernova cuts, too - so sparkly!

 

[LD]

Oh Yingh - I am incredibly jealous. What a phenomenal sapphire. I can''t wait to see your photos. Congratulations.

Congratulations to everybody else as well! I was too late for anything (time zones got in the way)! Barry''s upload this month had some stunners.

 

[cellentani]

Date: 5/2/2009 1:48:01 AM
Author: Chicago
Since several people have asked, it was me who snapped up the 8.0mm tourmaline. Not sure what my plans for the stone are yet but I''m sure something will come to me once I see it.

Chicago, that''s the T-1643, right? Good for you!! I''m going to hound you for pics once it arrives. I woke up this morning thinking someone must have gotten it...
The color seems fantastic on that stone.

 

[mochi]

Date: 5/2/2009 3:10:46 AM
Author: babysteps
Wow it was a busy purchasing day!

Can''t wait to see all the PS purchases - not only are they beautiful stones but we have such amazing photographers on the board, I love seeing everyone''s great pix! I bought this oval, and went to bed (it was 1 am for me) - I had purchased a 2 ct. tourmaline from Barry previously, and while gorgeous it was a tad small for the project I had in mind (a large halo''d cocktail ring, maybe set E/W) so I am saving that one for a future ring for my daughter, and plan to set this oval:

OH....that''s one of the stones I had in my cart and it didn''t go through... I''m so glad you got it babysteps!!

Please post alot of pictures, I think it''s going to be a stunner!!

 

[cinnamon013]

Congrats Chicago! Those are beauties!!

 

[cinnamon013]

babysteps - that oval is going to be great. I am always hesitant about ovals, but every time I see PS''ers photos of their ovals, I think there are no worries about his cut!

Who got the golden beryl?

 

[CharmyPoo]

Great stones everyone. I loved that tourmaline - I was eyeing it but I got 2 pink round stones from him last month and resisted.

I was really hoping for an oval too.

 

[FrekeChild]

I wish Barry had had more cushions this time around. It seems like a lot of the stones were picked up by PSers. I think we cleared him out of garnets, almost all of the tourms, the sapphire...what else?

(I can''t wait for the influx of PICTURES of these babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Linda W]

Me either Liz. Everyone takes such fantastic pictures.

 

[icekid]

Date: 5/2/2009 1:03:08 PM
Author: FrekeChild
I wish Barry had had more cushions this time around. It seems like a lot of the stones were picked up by PSers. I think we cleared him out of garnets, almost all of the tourms, the sapphire...what else?

(I can''t wait for the influx of PICTURES of these babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is the best part of the month change!

 

[babysteps]

Mochi, oh nooo - I am glad that I have it but sorry that it was one you wanted

- I love what you got this drop and can''t wait to see some of your great pix! Cinnamon, thanks, I was not a fan of ovals initially either (though I love the spread, there always seemed to be dead spots) but this supernova cut is now a fave.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 5/2/2009 9:57:50 PM
Author: babysteps
Mochi, oh nooo - I am glad that I have it but sorry that it was one you wanted

- I love what you got this drop and can''t wait to see some of your great pix! Cinnamon, thanks, I was not a fan of ovals initially either (though I love the spread, there always seemed to be dead spots) but this supernova cut is now a fave.

Yeah for supernovas from Barry!