Bling Convert.

[Gypsy]

I was in Walnut Creek today bankrupting myself at Ann Taylor when I walked by the window at Davidson Lict.

My jaw hit the floor at the ENORMOUS asscher with two trap sides in the window.

So of course I go in and ask to see it (thank you Mara and Kristy Darling at the GTG for the confidence to walk in and ask to see a 80K ring).

Royal Asscher.

6 carat.

Vs1.

J!!!!!

I kid you not. This sucker was a J asscher and HUGE and let me tell you. It showed just a hint of warmth. Just enough so you knew it wasn''t colorless but by NO means yellow or even yellowish on the hand.

I put that sucker on and I admit it. For the first time ever I wanted a HUGE honking diamond.

Not that I didn''t love and adore Widget''s STUNNING white (so white, I can''t even explain) honker. But I''ve never seen any diamond over 2 carats I''ve longed for.

But I got 2 words for you.

Royal.

Asscher.

Oh BABY!

I think a GTG in Walnut Creek is a good idea. It''s not Carmel. But this Asscher is a must see.

 

[monarch64]

Sure would be nice if you had a PICTURE ,lol!

good job window-shopping, there, gyspy!

 

[Gypsy]

I''m a amatuer.

Clearly.

I''m upgrading my phone... this week, or next week (got to make it over to the Verizon store) to a camera phone so if nothing else I will have THAT on me for the next bling that catches my eye.

My apologies on the lack of photography.

You know what funny though? I have the thing on my finger and I''m thinking.... " If this were mine I would HAVE to have it reset by Leon." It amazing the difference the right setting makes. And Leon''s three stones are definitely THE right setting. Kristy''s and widgets are amazing.

 

[monarch64]

Well it definitely sounds YUMMY! And I have to say that if I''d tried on a 6c stone I''d be wondering how I could make it come into fruition in my lifetime as well, lol! You''ve just got me thinking and wondering and lusting now, dammit!

 

[KristyDarling]

Welcome to the honkin' bling-lusting fold, Gypsy!!! Yes, it's a sick, sick, sick sickness. But isn't it FUN?!

It never hurts to dream. Yesterday I went to the GiftCenter in SF with Roppongi and believe me, trying on gorgeous rings and looking at big-@ass honkers was THERAPEUTIC. We both left feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. It's better than going to the spa. It's better than going on a spree at Neiman's (not that I know what that's like). It's better than gorging on a 4-course French meal with a decadent dessert (though just barely). Trying on beautiful bling pretty much tops the list for me in terms of fave self-indulgent things to do!

One of these days, we need to do a GTG at the GiftCenter. Our group would go buck wild there!!!!!!!!!

ETA -- Gypsy, have you considered asking Leon to reset your asscher? You may have discussed this before but please refresh my memory! He would work WONDERS with your beautiful stone!

 

[roppongi]

Gypsy, the next time you want company please let me know and I will gladly hop on BART and meet you.

Kristy Darling and I had such an incredible afternoon trying on eternity bands, different settings and looking at loose stones. I have inquired about one very attracive 3.92 RBC at Derco. I faxed over my GIA certs to DERCO to see if we could work out a trade with my 3.01, we''ll see what they say.

The next SF GTG must be at the SF Gift Center....let''s plan on it for the Holidays.

 

[Mara]

LOL Gyp...based on our last GTG in SF...you surely aren't lacking for jewelry confidence girlfriend... 'I got us a salesperson'....ring any bells? hahaha. I would have loved to have seen the 6c....mmmm mmmm good.

The Gift Center sounds great for sometime soon, and we have to plan on Carmel...maybe for Jan/Feb of next year?

 

[snlee]

A GTG at the SF Gift Center sounds good! I could get my jewelry cleaned while we are there too.

 

[widget]

I''m in!!!!

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[Beacon]

Gift center - brilliant! I''m there in a heartbeat.

 

[kcoursolle]

wow, sounds beautiful! I''m starting to slowly be converted to J stones, a little warmth can be very pretty. In some pics of Lynn''s, sunkists (a k even), and Mara''s the stone appears to be glowing from the inside. A J huge asscher...yummy.

 

[bookworm21]

I''m in for a Gift Center GTG!

 

[Gypsy]

Believe me Roppongi, next time I''m planning on going to Walnut Creek I''ll post and ask for company as I think it would be great to go blinging with you again (I never recieved the list of contacts from the last GTG)! I wasn''t intending to look for bling yesterday ... But COME ON what self respecting PSer could walk by a 6 carat RA without stopping and ogling?!?

I''ve been to the gift center! Oh BABY I am so IN. That would be FUN!

LOL Mara. It was a contact high.


Monarch-- Yeah, I bought FIVE lottery tickets today.

Kristy-- Leon would be a definite consideration. My only concern is the cost. He was just barely in my price range before the platinum price hikes. But now that I''m seriously considering pave I might have to give him a call. They''ve told me at work that they will let me know if they will hire me permanently by December 1st. So IF I get teh job permanently... I''m going for the reset. Wedding, moving or bust.

kcoursolle-- Me too. I''m head over heels for some of the warmer stones I''ve seen recently.