Dreamer_D
Super_Ideal_Rock
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This year marks the 20th anniversary since I met my husband, so I decided that I wanted my project for the year to be an anniversary ring. I've been working on this project since December, but I'm ready now to share some of my ideas.
Back in December of last year as I was starting to ponder what my project would be for 2024, I decided that I might reset my original engagement sapphire. I posted a thread over in Colored Gemstones about that. I thought I would like diamond side stones, and I knew if I was going to do that I would want OECs. And I knew if I was going to buy OECs I was going to have to source them myself on eBay because I simply cannot pay retail for old cut diamonds. About a decade ago I was quite the eBay sleuth, but I stopped hunting when I took a hiatus from this delightful but expensive hobby! Anyway, I started my eBay stalking again.
Usually when I search I have a vague idea of what I'm looking for... but mostly I'm looking for deals. And I buy for the parts. I want the diamonds, not the mounting. My vague idea when I started hunting was that I wanted a pair of 4-5mm OECs for side stones for my sapphire. But in early February, I found something much better. A three stone ring with lovely cushiony OECs. So well matched, nice photos. I corresponded a little with the seller, then made my offer. It was more than I had initially planned to spend, but I just thought it was such a rare find that it was worth stretching a little.
The ring was advertised as 1.44cttw, with three 5mm stones, JK color and SI clarity. When it arrived I was a little concerned about the condition of the diamonds, and I sought advice over in the Antiques forum. I ended up agreeing with @LightBright 's assessment that the diamonds were simply very very old and the nips and other marks around the girdle were naturals and indented naturals, rather than "damage" per se. But really I just fell in love with the diamonds and I don't care that they aren't perfect. My vision has changed in middle age anyway and I can't see anything anymore anyway!
The ring fits my pinky finger. I had it appraised and they said 1.65 cttw (!) and H/I color (!)... and SI2/I1 clarity lol I don't care! They look gorgeous and clean and sparkly to me!


Next to my e-ring, 1.89ct Early Ideal/American cut with two .30ct sides. Setting my CVB.





Back in December of last year as I was starting to ponder what my project would be for 2024, I decided that I might reset my original engagement sapphire. I posted a thread over in Colored Gemstones about that. I thought I would like diamond side stones, and I knew if I was going to do that I would want OECs. And I knew if I was going to buy OECs I was going to have to source them myself on eBay because I simply cannot pay retail for old cut diamonds. About a decade ago I was quite the eBay sleuth, but I stopped hunting when I took a hiatus from this delightful but expensive hobby! Anyway, I started my eBay stalking again.
Usually when I search I have a vague idea of what I'm looking for... but mostly I'm looking for deals. And I buy for the parts. I want the diamonds, not the mounting. My vague idea when I started hunting was that I wanted a pair of 4-5mm OECs for side stones for my sapphire. But in early February, I found something much better. A three stone ring with lovely cushiony OECs. So well matched, nice photos. I corresponded a little with the seller, then made my offer. It was more than I had initially planned to spend, but I just thought it was such a rare find that it was worth stretching a little.
The ring was advertised as 1.44cttw, with three 5mm stones, JK color and SI clarity. When it arrived I was a little concerned about the condition of the diamonds, and I sought advice over in the Antiques forum. I ended up agreeing with @LightBright 's assessment that the diamonds were simply very very old and the nips and other marks around the girdle were naturals and indented naturals, rather than "damage" per se. But really I just fell in love with the diamonds and I don't care that they aren't perfect. My vision has changed in middle age anyway and I can't see anything anymore anyway!

The ring fits my pinky finger. I had it appraised and they said 1.65 cttw (!) and H/I color (!)... and SI2/I1 clarity lol I don't care! They look gorgeous and clean and sparkly to me!


Next to my e-ring, 1.89ct Early Ideal/American cut with two .30ct sides. Setting my CVB.




