Diamond Halo and Blue Zircon Ring

[JanesJewels]

Just wanted to share this ring with you, which has been in my family for almost 60 years. I thought you might like to see it. I wish I could capture on camera how sparkly the diamonds are!

 

[Niel]

Ugh I love rings like that!

 

[JanesJewels]

A little more:

 

[JanesJewels]

Ugh I love rings like that!

Thank you Niel.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

My goodness that is a beautiful ring! What a wonderful family heirloom!

 

[pandabee]

Gorgeous!! Very special heirloom piece.

 

[dk168]

I love that ring design in any diamond or CS combination, and the OP's ring is lovely, thanks for sharing!

DK

 

[woofmama]

Beautiful! I recently bought a round blue zircon and think a halo is the perfect setting for it.
Wonderful that yours is a family heirloom!

 

[Calliecake]

Oh, this ring is simply beautiful. How wonderful that it's also a family heirloom. I love this!

 

[mochiko42]

What a beautiful ring. I'm sure it has a lot of history attached to it!

 

[kathley]

A beautiful ring! Can you post profile pictures?

 

[MMtwo]

Very pretty ring. Are those old cut diamonds?

 

[vintageinjune]

So pretty, and the flower shaped outline the halo creates? *swoon*

 

[missy]

Beautiful! All my faves in one ring. Blue, flowers, vintage and diamonds.
Wear in health and happiness.

 

[JanesJewels]

Wow, what overwhelmingly nice comments!

I can tell you a little more about its history. It was bought by a man in the Forces and the couple were very young and in love, just 20 and 23. They were looking in the jeweler's window and the woman saw it and thought how lovely it was, but she said nothing because it was too expensive. Then the man said, Oh look at that ring, it's lovely, let's try that one on!" And it cost him six months' salary. They were starting out, planned a family and had no money from their parents. I wonder what Suze Orman would have made of that spend! The woman felt like a princess when she wore it, having a ring of such quality at such a young age, and having no possession that could compare. So perhaps it was money well spent. But anyway, they were married for 49 years, together for 54, and recently said goodbye when she died. The ring was worn daily all that time. I don't wear it because it makes me sad. It's so closely associated with the owner, whose eyes were the same shade as the stone. But I only inherited it three months ago so maybe my feelings will change in time.

Anyway, back to the ring! I did wonder if they were old-cut diamonds, because of the ring's age, but I don't know because I'm not an expert. I know nothing about old cuts.

Profile shot as requested, and a back shot:

 

[nottospec]

I love zircons and that is beautiful.

Wear it joyfully, I am sure your relative would be happy the next generation loves it as much as she did. Such a beautiful history for a treasured heirloom.

 

[JanesJewels]

Thanks, Nottospec.

The husband of the owner has said he wants it worn for special occasions only, not for every day. The owner wore it every day for 54 years, though! The zircon actually is rather scuffed around the edge of the table, but it doesn't show too badly at all.

 

[kalomeli]

What a lovely family heirloom! I love the flowery feel!

 

[thecat]

The under gallery looks like a pretty flower. Love the blue and the halo and especially the history

 

[marcy]

Very pretty ring!

 

[arkieb1]

It's a beautiful ring, I hope that one day you can wear it and it brings good memories not sad ones, jewellery like this piece that was loved and cherished by it's former owner is meant to be both worn and adored.

 

[CharmyPoo]

Sooo blue!

 

[FireMonkey]

Such a pretty shade of blue! The ring is beautiful, as is the story behind its many years of enjoyment. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Sky56]

It is very beautiful!!

 

[JanesJewels]

Thank you all so much for the kind comments about my special ring xxx