Changed things up a bit...

[february2003bride]

First, we bought a MUCH better digital camera! Our pictures are amazingly better than what our old camera took.

Second, I decided to have my WF ACA small .338 round set into a half bezel pendant slider (14K white gold) on a 16" necklace. I'm so glad I did! I love it! Aspen Jewelers in Herndon, VA changed it for me and they are fantastic.

Third, my e-ring from day one had a small only-noticable-to-me flaw and that was the head on my cathedral settign was slightly off center. And the "arms" on the setting didn't hug the head, there was a tiny bit of space on each side. Aspen fixed that for me as well. They also checked the prongs and polished my e-ring and wedding band!

Fourth (and last

), I had ordered a 2mm Facets Collection white gold band and loved it so much, I sent it back and bought it in platinum! I love it with my e-ring as an everyday look. I also wear just the 2mm band by itself most of the time.

I just got my jewelry back today and took a ton of pictures

Enjoy!!

Carrie

 

[dbgaap]

oooh, lotsa fun stuff...can''t wait to see the pics!
Pendant sounds very nice!

 

[february2003bride]

Half bezel slider on a 16" necklace -

 

[CoutureFemme]

Very nice! It looks so modern, yet classic.

 

[february2003bride]

Almost got the arrows... sorry for the blurry picture!

 

[dbgaap]

ooooh, perfect!
I love it!

 

[february2003bride]

Mandatory neck shot

 

[february2003bride]

E-ring pictures-

 

[february2003bride]

Front of e-ring

 

[february2003bride]

Wedding band

 

[february2003bride]

My e-ring and anniversary/wedding band together

 

[february2003bride]

Here is the 2mm Facets collection band and my e-ring together. I really love this combo because for me, the cathedral setting can over power or compete with a wedding band. And this 2mm plain band seems to compliment and not compete with my e-ring. Plus I love how clean it looks! Like a white shirt with a good pair of jeans kind of clean, lol. When I wear these two together, I move my diamond band to my right hand

 

[february2003bride]

I just thought this was a cool shot- I caught some of the rainbows in my e-ring

 

[laila]

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the pendant and your rings are to die for! Those pictures are great! Thanks so much for sharing them!

 

[february2003bride]

SDL, DBGaap and CF-

Thanks so much! I''m not a big jewelry person (really!) and don''t need or want many pieces. Now that the pendant is done, I''m hoping for a Mother''s Day/birthday gift of Ready Set go earrings- smallish like, .30tcw for everyday wear, and sometime next year a Tiffany''s Diamonds by the Yard bracelet. And then I''m done! Really!

 

[sunkist]

That''s some good photography! Love the sparkles

 

[dbgaap]

ok, so i am trying to remember- did you recently buy the .338 and have it as a solitaire (and the snippy neighbor who thought it was "small") ?

well, all of the jewlery maintenance looks like a smashing success to me.
I agree your princess in the cathedral looks classic & tailored with the thin band.
I like all the combos.
I like to mix my stuff up, too.

nice!!

 

[february2003bride]

Sunkist- Thanks so much! I took like 35 and only a few good ones came out.

Dbgapp- yep, that''s me! I had it set in a solitare to wear as a small everyday wear e-ring. I liked it and it was fine like that but then it felt weird to not wear my original e-ring. So I decided two weeks ago that I have a fabulous e-ring that I love and it seemed silly to have a second e-ring. So I went to Aspen and picked out the half bezel slider and love it!! I don''t wear my e-ring that often because I have 3 kids and have scratched my baby''s face with it (small scratch but nonetheless, I felt bad). I''ve been wearing the plain 2mm band almost everyday! Love it!!

And that''s so funny you remember my neighbor!! I haven''t seen her in ages...hmmm, I''ll have to show her my pendant

 

[february2003bride]

Wow, thank you Marta!!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Very nice!

 

[mrssalvo]

Well, I think your original wedding set is fabulous and glad you decided to keep it. The pendant looks incredible too. Congrats on all of your "new" sparklies

 

[KristyDarling]

That is a pretty collection of some very pretty things!

Isn''t it great to be able to mix things up whenever you want?

 

[DiamondLover23]

Gorgeous rings, Carrie!

Can you post a side view pic of the plain wedding band alone?

I am considering buying a 3 mm band from Facets and want to make sure it will go with my e-ring first!

Thanks!

M.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Excellent choice - I''m not too keen on having more than one ering. Yours is beautiful and looks great with the new band!

I like the idea of using the new diamond in a pendant - that way you can wear and enjoy it every day!

 

[crafftygrrl]

All your jewelry is beautiful, timeless, elegant and very wearable!!!

Congrats on the camera too!!!

 

[curlygirl]

Wow, gorgeous stuff! I love the engagement ring with the plain band--it''s such a classic, elegant look! Congrats on the new camera, the photos are great!

 

[Sundial]

Great new photos,thanks for sharing! I love the new setting for your pendant and your beautiful e-ring looks terrific with either band in my opinion.

 

[february2003bride]

DiamondLover-

Here is a side view of the Facets ring by itself.

 

[february2003bride]

DL23- another side view-

 

[Mara]

i love the changes!! personally i adore your wedding set, your princess looks really beautiful and like it is well-cut and it''s a great size...so i would totally wear it..and it looks great with both bands, so it''s fun to switch it up a bit. congrats!! oh and the pictures are GREAT, what camera did you get? i am waiting for my canon 550 to arrive!