Cupcake: My perfectly imperfect chunky old mine pinky ring

[springsparkle]

A couple of months ago, @YadaYadaYada posted about a 3 stone OMC ring in the “Somebody’s Gotta Buy This Piece” thread in the Antique Jewelry forum. When I saw this chunky OMC diamond in Aurifexation’s instagram post, it was love at first sight. I took a leap of faith and purchased the ring, even though the 1.63ct diamond was uncertified. When I received the ring, the diamond was undeniably stunning- it is the chunkiest diamond I’ve seen, and it is almost as tall as it is wide- the measurements are 6.53x6.46x5.80! It is pretty warm in color, probably in the champagne range of the diamond color alphabet. It has amazing kozibeh that’s hard to capture in photos.

However, I did not love the original setting. The contrast with the whiter sidestones made my warm OMC look dingy in some lighting situations. At first I asked for a refund, explaining my issue with the setting, but the seller offered the option to have her bench reset it for me into my desired chunky bezeled solitaire. I took her up on it and I could not be happier with the result! Now the diamond looks amazing in all lighting situations, and I wear it everyday. I actually wear this pinky ring more often than my engagement ring or wedding band! I call her Cupcake.

Thanks to all on PS that helped me with this ring!!

 

[liaerfbv]

That is a glorious pinky ring. Love the stone and the setting together.

 

[lulu_ma]

Cupcake is the definition of chunkalicious!

 

[Ally T]

This is my kind of cupcake! She’s one chunky monkey!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Love your cupcake!

 

[MMtwo]

And no calories!

She is a darling cupcake. I can see why you fell in love.

 

[Mooshi]

Today I learned I now have a new item on my wishlist, a ring/diamond that looks like a cupcake from the side. It's so fun when you can appreciate the ring as a whole rather than just looking at sparkles.

 

[oldcutclubmember]

I love Cupcake! Every time I see that chunky side profile, I drool.

 

[Mreader]

So cute and what a great name!

 

[Cerulean]

Absolutely yummy!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Love it! Perfect name too!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Love miss wonky sweet, and you can't beat her bouffant.
Nobody puts cupcake in the corner!

 

[twentytwo]

Oh my WORD - she's gorgeous!!!! Been eagerly awaiting a thread on her. I love the way she sits as a pinky ring. Thank you so much for sharing!!

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Love it!!! Such personality!!!!

 

[LightBright]

That is the most wonderful OMC, what a find! I love the sky high crown antique diamond in her new dress. Love your super fun amazing ring!

 

[springsparkle]

That is a glorious pinky ring. Love the stone and the setting together.

Thank you, I am really happy with the combo!

Cupcake is the definition of chunkalicious!

Yesss lol!

This is my kind of cupcake! She’s one chunky monkey!

Haha super chunky! I prefer this type of cupcake too!

Love your cupcake!

Thank you!!

And no calories!

She is a darling cupcake. I can see why you fell in love.

Thank you! And yes haha zero calories!

 

[springsparkle]

Today I learned I now have a new item on my wishlist, a ring/diamond that looks like a cupcake from the side. It's so fun when you can appreciate the ring as a whole rather than just looking at sparkles.

I never realized that I would love a chunky crown so much! Now I’m enamored with Old mine cuts.

I love Cupcake! Every time I see that chunky side profile, I drool.

Thank you! I love looking down on it on my hand!

So cute and what a great name!

Thank you!!

Absolutely yummy!

Thank you!!

Love it! Perfect name too!

Thank you!! It practically named itself haha!

 

[springsparkle]

Love miss wonky sweet, and you can't beat her bouffant.
Nobody puts cupcake in the corner!

Thank you!! She is very loved!

Oh my WORD - she's gorgeous!!!! Been eagerly awaiting a thread on her. I love the way she sits as a pinky ring. Thank you so much for sharing!!

Aw thank you!!

Love it!!! Such personality!!!!

Thank you! Definitely has the most personality in my collection!

That is the most wonderful OMC, what a find! I love the sky high crown antique diamond in her new dress. Love your super fun amazing ring!

Thank you!! This old gal (over 200 years old!) is looking good in her new dress!

 

[springsparkle]

I forgot to mention a cool fact about Cupcake. An old cut expert told me that the cut indicates that the diamond was cut in the late 1700’s/early 1800’s. So she is over 200 years old!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

yum yum

that is a mightly fine pinky ring to rule them all

 

[Eli22]

So lovely!

[goes to add chunky pinky ring to wishlist]

 

[pokerface]

Very cute! Can you please share a photo of the original setting?

 

[Heathcat24]

Oh my. I LOVE this! It's FABULOUS!

 

[springsparkle]

yum yum

that is a mightly fine pinky ring to rule them all

Thank you!!

So lovely!

[goes to add chunky pinky ring to wishlist]

Thank you! I never knew I’d love a pinky ring this much!

Very cute! Can you please share a photo of the original setting?

Thank you! Here’s a picture of the old setting. The prongs were a bit wonky, but it showed off profile of the diamonds nicely.

Oh my. I LOVE this! It's FABULOUS!

Thank you!!