Colette, my Antique Pear Cluster

[lulu_ma]

A few weeks ago I inquired about a ring in Germany. When I got this picture from the vendor, I was smitten. I had (eventually) wanted a Victorian cluster and an antique pear. This ring combined both so I couldn't pass her up...



Total carat weight is estimated at 1.65-only the center has been weighed. The vendor graded the pear to be an I /VS and OEC melee to be I/VS-SI.

Based on the vendor pics, I thought she would be warmer, but I was pleasantly surprised when I received her.





I tried to come up with a German name, but at heart I'm a Francophile and she is irresistible so Colette seemed fitting!

Here's a little vid:

PB on Instagram: "✨Sending you some Sunday Sparkles!For those of you with a pear shape-which way do you wear it. Pointy part up or down? These chunky facets just slay me! Sorry Personal Collection #sundaysparkles #antiquepear #pearcut #pearcutdiamon

76 likes, 16 comments - bejewelledbliss on July 17, 2022: "✨Sending you some Sunday Sparkles!For those of you with a pear shape-which way do you wear it. Pointy part up or down? These chunk...".

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And now I'm officially on Ban Island. Please send care packages

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Omg this is delicious! congratulations, I absolutely adore it! It's PEAR-fect <3

 

[maryjane04]

Aww Colette.. beautiful ring and name for your 7th? baby hahaha.

P.s. I heard there's cocktails on Ban island haha.. you won't be there long!

 

[lucida818]

It’s not exactly a bad thing being on Ban Island for a while after a big purchase
Care packages are otw

 

[oldcutclubmember]

I just love antique pears and chunky old cuts so Colette was worth being sent to ban island lol

 

[Catmom]

Oh she is a beaut! You can join me on ban island, lol.

 

[Slickk]

She’s lovely!! So beautiful and romantic!! Sigh …

 

[Mreader]

I love that ring and I’m very envious of that name. Colette was my chosen name if I had a daughter. of course I had a son ha ha. It’s absolutely gorgeous!

 

[junebug17]

This is absolutely stunning @lulu_ma! That antique pear and those glorious old cuts are beautiful, I LOVE it!

And yeah, being on Ban Island isn't as painful when you have a gorgeous sparkly like this to look at...and as @maryjane04 mentioned, the word is there are cocktails being served over on Ban Island

 

[RosieR]

Stunning! So worth coming to ban island for!
Becides, all your friends are here, the cocktails are flowing and we are all wearing fabulous jewellery

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Oh I love Colette! She's gorgeous! So romantic.

What a collection you have! Can I come play in your jewelry box?!

 

[lulu_ma]

Omg this is delicious! congratulations, I absolutely adore it! It's PEAR-fect <3

Thank you! I really couldn't resist her

 

[lulu_ma]

Aww Colette.. beautiful ring and name for your 7th? baby hahaha.

P.s. I heard there's cocktails on Ban island haha.. you won't be there long!

@maryjane04 what's the first rule of Bling Club?

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[lulu_ma]

It’s not exactly a bad thing being on Ban Island for a while after a big purchase
Care packages are otw

Thanks @lucida818 ! Look forward to the care packages

I just love antique pears and chunky old cuts so Colette was worth being sent to ban island lol

I envision Ban Island like Bora Bora or Capri-shouldn't be too bad, right?

Oh she is a beaut! You can join me on ban island, lol.

Thanks and oh yay-I'm so glad for the company and cocktails

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Really lovely!!

cheers--Sharon

 

[Kim N]

What a gorgeous ring. She looks perfect on you!

 

[dk168]

It's a lovely ring and looks bigger than 1.65cttw!!!

DK

 

[petrock<3]

Wow that’s a stunner!

 

[Cerulean]

It’s so pretty. I love an antique pear and it’s no exception. It’s so white too! Such a great find! I love the mix of chunky old cuts in the halo

If you can I’d get the prongs touched up. Some of them appear to not be touching the stone but it’s hard to say in pics - I’m guessing this mount held an oval shaped stone but it’s beautiful all the same and is part of it’s history - just make sure it’s secure!

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Love that you got the cluster and the pear in one ring

 

[Calliecake]

Well worth the ban @lulu_ma. Your new ring is beautiful!

 

[xxxxxx]

What a beautiful ring! Where did you find her? I'm in Europe and have never seen such a beautiful pear

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Stunning ring! I love it!! The pear is gorgeous and I love the antique cluster.

 

[Ally T]

Ooh la la!

What a sexy chunkster! She's beautiful!

 

[missy]

SWOON!!!
Chunkalicious!

 

[lulu_ma]

She’s lovely!! So beautiful and romantic!! Sigh …

Thank you @Slickk ! I never thought of her as romantic, but I think you are absolutely right-maybe that's why I'm so taken with her!

I love that ring and I’m very envious of that name. Colette was my chosen name if I had a daughter. of course I had a son ha ha. It’s absolutely gorgeous!

Awww-thanks @Mreader . Great minds think alike?

This is absolutely stunning @lulu_ma! That antique pear and those glorious old cuts are beautiful, I LOVE it!

And yeah, being on Ban Island isn't as painful when you have a gorgeous sparkly like this to look at...and as @maryjane04 mentioned, the word is there are cocktails being served over on Ban Island

@junebug17 thanks for your kind words! There's just nothing like these chunky facets. Ban Island doesn't feel so bad right now

 

[cushioncutnut]

Beautiful! I think I have been on ban Island forever..... but that doesn't stop me! Muhahahaha!!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Colette is gorgeous!!! Good luck on the island. My husband just booked my flight.

 

[blingmeupscotty]

Welcome to Ban Island, I'll be your host BlingmeUpScotty. If you'll kindly follow me to the back I'll start this mornings tour. Please remember ladies we have new arrivals every 15 minutes because magpie syndrome is worse than covid and has taken over on a global scale.

Now if you look to your left you'll find our recreational pod areas. All set with comfy couches, blankets pillows puppies and kittens, along with secure wifi, overseas account access and browser/cache clearing capabilities the moment you log out. For an additional $14.95 per day during your stay, we can provide that wonderful don't show it on your bill until Christmas when your partner doesn't look at the bills anyway statements. A menial convenience for such amenities no?

Moving on..

Just a little more down the hall to your right, you'll find our crystal and colored gem/pearl lounge. Capable of fitting you not only with a strand of anything you want, but a cappuccino and that triple shot to give you the courage to buy that antique piece.

Ladies this is the end of the "Green" hallway. I realize that you can see further down the way to the plush red carpet and the room straight ahead with the velvet ropes. Please pay no attention to the vault door or biometric security measures we have in place. That space is the VIP suite and usually occupies one [two at most] of our most valuable banned club members. This month we have the privilege of hosting a Mizz BuBu_La [the names are always changed to protect the innocent here-yet another amenity at the resort]. Behind that door she will be plotting her next find and most beautiful [undoubtedly] creation to share with the world. There will be no disturbing these guests at any time.

One more item I must mention, if you hear a bell, feel the soft airflow of a sealed vault door open and several of our staff members running with fruit and cordials to the end of the hall please do not be alarmed. Just try to stay out of their way. The diva will be in high creation mode. Welcome to the island and enjoy your spending!

~BMUS

 

[lulu_ma]

DD got her first French manicure so I asked her to model the ring for me. Oh to have her young, long fingers…