Circular Brilliant - Can I get an assist, please?

[lulu_ma]

Interesting. Hmmm. I am curious to see what the close-up shot(s) look like.

So how are you feeling about the 3.22 as a potential? I know it has the small chip, but does it being under a tab prong help?

I think Dolly's stone has more potential. You love your current M, Sophia. Sophia is a similar depth to the 3.22 but her table looks a lot smaller. I think that big table on the 3.22 is effecting the center.

 

[RetroQT]

I think Dolly's stone has more potential. You love your current M, Sophia. Sophia is a similar depth to the 3.22 but her table looks a lot smaller. I think that big table on the 3.22 is effecting the center.

I definitely love how Sophia performs so I would want to find a stone that is like that. Thank you!

 

[RetroQT]

I went into one of our jewelry stores around here and asked if I could put on a round with a 9.17 spread. They actually had one that was a 9.18. I wanted to see how that size looked on my finger it was pretty much a perfect size for my finger. It wasn’t overwhelming but it definitely was not underwhelming. The one thing I did notice was that although it was a pretty sparkly stone, I really love the facets of the OEC more than a modern cut. So now I’m even more excited for this to happen.

 

[Cerulean]

I went into one of our jewelry stores around here and asked if I could put on a round with a 9.17 spread. They actually had one that was a 9.18. I wanted to see how that size looked on my finger it was pretty much a perfect size for my finger. It wasn’t overwhelming but it definitely was not underwhelming. The one thing I did notice was that although it was a pretty sparkly stone, I really love the facets of the OEC more than a modern cut. So now I’m even more excited for this to happen.

It’s so nice to reaffirm things with an in-person trip! So glad to hear you liked the size - although I can’t say I’m shocked

 

[RetroQT]

It’s so nice to reaffirm things with an in-person trip! So glad to hear you liked the size - although I can’t say I’m shocked

Haha! I was hoping I wasn’t gonna think it was too small.

 

[RetroQT]

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@Muluver
And everyone else that has taken time to help search, teach me, and evaluate options… THANK YOU! I can’t express how grateful I am to all of you.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Any news yet? I think you were waiting to find out if the setting was available.

 

[RetroQT]

Any news yet? I think you were waiting to find out if the setting was available.

She said this evening that she has to check but hasn’t had a chance yet. I’m hoping I’ll get an update by the weekend.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

She said this evening that she has to check but hasn’t had a chance yet. I’m hoping I’ll get an update by the weekend.

The suspense must be killing you! I know I would be on pins and needles!

 

[RetroQT]

The suspense must be killing you! I know I would be on pins and needles!

I’m trying to be patient. Emphasis on TRYING. Hahaha!!! (It’s killing me!)

 

[Slickk]

@RetroQT Would you buy the stone without the setting? That is a fairly straightforward setting to recreate if need be. If this is the stone for you, I’d lock that baby down!! Worry about it’s home after! Dolly has a return policy just in case?

 

[RetroQT]

@RetroQT Would you buy the stone without the setting? That is a fairly straightforward setting to recreate if need be. If this is the stone for you, I’d lock that baby down!! Worry about it’s home after! Dolly has a return policy just in case?

That is a good point and definitely an option. Although I do like the idea of it being in a vintage setting like the one I’m buying from her and it being wearable when it arrives. And from talking to Dolly via texts, I do believe the stone is being held for me until she finds the setting. I don’t want to be naïve though and lose it to another buyer.

 

[sweetpea&babycorn]

I am super late to the conversation but @RetroQT i really love that OEC from Dolly. I know you were worried about carat weight but the spread is like a 3 ct. I owned a 3.03 OEC and it clocked in at 9.2-9.24mm or something like that and it was gorgeous. The price on her stone is unbeatable. I bought my 3.03 around 2016 for 17k from Erica. You can take the money you were going to spend on the OP stone and get a nice setting from David Klass

 

[RetroQT]

I am super late to the conversation but @RetroQT i really love that OEC from Dolly. I know you were worried about carat weight but the spread is like a 3 ct. I owned a 3.03 OEC and it clocked in at 9.2-9.24mm or something like that and it was gorgeous. The price on her stone is unbeatable. I bought my 3.03 around 2016 for 17k from Erica. You can take the money you were going to spend on the OP stone and get a nice setting from David Klass

True. I think I was just hoping to not have to be shipping the stone around and waiting weeks/months to wear it. That’s why I was hoping to have it set first. I’m so impatient that it would drive me crazy seeing it and not being able to enjoy it right away. LOL!

 

[RetroQT]

Dolly found the setting!!! Keep in mind that it needs to be polished and set, but check her out…

 

[Rfisher]

Lovely setting and stone!


This is a newly cut stone a’la Alex Park?
Just curious

I can wholly appreciate wanting a setting and a stone from the same source. Less shipping hassle & frustration.

 

[RetroQT]

Lovely setting and stone!


This is a newly cut stone a’la Alex Park?
Just curious

I can wholly appreciate wanting a setting and a stone from the same source. Less shipping hassle & frustration.

These are both from Dolly… antique setting and stone.

 

[oldcutclubmember]

Dolly found the setting!!! Keep in mind that it needs to be polished and set, but check her out…

Oh yay! I think she’s selling the setting for $500 right? I think it’s a nice setting for that stone and they look great together.

 

[RetroQT]

Oh yay! I think she’s selling the setting for $500 right? I think it’s a nice setting for that stone and they look great together.

Yep! And I think they will look amazing once they are cleaned up and polished too!

 

[lulu_ma]

Yep! And I think they will look amazing once they are cleaned up and polished too!

That’s a deal!

 

[RetroQT]

That’s a deal!

For sure!!! It’s going to the bench this weekend and to me right after.

 

[Mreader]

Lovely setting and stone!


This is a newly cut stone a’la Alex Park?
Just curious

I can wholly appreciate wanting a setting and a stone from the same source. Less shipping hassle & frustration.

Plus she’s only charging $500 for the setting if I read it correctly which is awesome.

Oops @Muluver just said that!

 

[RetroQT]

Plus she’s only charging $500 for the setting if I read it correctly which is awesome.

Oops @Muluver just said that!

Yes! And I confirmed the setting is antique and platinum. And my plan was to set her with baguette side stones, so now it’ll already be done. Plus the setting is a size 6 so it is only going down to a 5.75. (I didn’t want to keep it as a 6 because it would likely spin more and in the winter I’m closer to a 5.5 anyway.) It’s like it was meant to be.

Now she needs a name, one that harkens back to the silver screen days of the 1940’s. I already have Lucy, Eleanor, Lilliana, Celeste, Abigail, and Elizabeth. Who will she be?

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Celeste!

She is a beauty!

 

[Slickk]

I’m so happy for you!!! Can’t wait to see it on your hand and hear your impressions!! What a gorgeous ring this will be. I love the tab prongs too!!

ETA as for a name, what color is she again? I like to use that letter.

 

[lulu_ma]

She looks like a Lana (Turner) to me. She’s kind of posh. But Greta (Garbo) could work, too!

 

[Cerulean]

It’s beautiful and I love the setting. It’s going to be an awesome ring!

 

[RetroQT]

I’m so happy for you!!! Can’t wait to see it on your hand and hear your impressions!! What a gorgeous ring this will be. I love the tab prongs too!!

ETA as for a name, what color is she again? I like to use that letter.

Thank you!!! I am too. And she is an N.

She looks like a Lana (Turner) to me. She’s kind of posh. But Greta (Garbo) could work, too!

Oh, you’re on to something!

 

[RetroQT]

Eeeekkkk!!!!

 

[RetroQT]

Audrey (Hepburn)! Classic beauty. Timeless.


I think she shall be Audrey.