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Eleanor II meet Caroline

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Long time lurker here, finally finding a moment to share a recent project.

A couple of years ago I came upon this loose sapphire cut by Peter Torraca, and couldn't get it out of my head. The stone is a pinkish, purple sapphire called Eleanor II. I tend to shy away from stones swaying towards pink so went back and forth about the stone until Peter mentioned the fact I had already named a stone I didn't own or hold! Sooo, I brought Eleanor II home, and tucked her away for a rainy day.

The back story is the original Eleanor - my grandmother's ruby ring which I inherited about eight years ago. The ruby ring was a 50th anniversary gift from my grandfather and I remember always fawning over it as a child, begging my grandmother to let me try it on just once. It was sort of a big deal in the family, as my grandfather gave it to my grandmother a number of years prior to their actual 50th anniversary for fear he would die before they reached the milestone (he was 12 years her senior). In the end, my grandfather lived to see 52 anniversaries, and my grandma never took the ring off until she passed it on to me (she is still living).

Being that purple is my grandmother's favorite color, I sometimes wonder if my grandfather had known ruby and sapphire are both corundum, would he have given her a purple sapphire instead of the traditional ruby? I acquired the stone with my grandparents in mind and heart, and Eleanor II's rainy day came when Jewels by Grace introduced the Erika Winter's collection. Caroline was the setting Eleanor II was waiting for all of her life! Eventually, the ring will go to my daughter. Her birthstone is sapphire, and her favorite color also happens to be purple. :))

Both Grace and Peter are always a delight to work with!

Stone Specs:
7.8 x 6.6 x 4.8
2.02 ct
Modified Cushion
AGL certified "Heat Only"

Ring is platinum, size 7.5


Erika's lovely photos

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A few of my own images. Please excuse my manly hands...made worse by a week skiing.

The 97 year-old french cut semi-eternity was previously loved by Redwood66 and happens to feel right at home with Eleanor II.

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Lovely ring and story!

I've been eyeing the Caroline setting for my e-ring too. The basket is so delicate and feminine. It looks wonderful with Eleanor II. Enjoy your beautiful ring, :appl:
 
Thank you, Bananas. The gallery sits quite high off of the finger and initially I was worried that I would bump it due to the high profile. Now I quite like the fact that it sits so high. It has a lot of presence, and the height allows for the scroll work to be admired. The ring is also very heavy (at least in the platinum) so I am confident everything will stay put if I have a clumsy day.
 
I have such a soft spot for these purple sapphires right now. Especially since yours brings to mind another Peter sapphire, but more lavender on Loupetroop that has been sitting there for far too long.

It's absolutely gorgeous and looks perfect on your hand!
 
Thank you, FrekeChild - can't wait to see your violet sapphire set!
 
What a lovely story about your grandparents and what a lovely ring!!! :love: I love the setting and the sapphire - they are gorgeous together!
 
Such a gorgeous color and I love the setting - very pretty!
 
Gorgeous ring!
 
Beautiful ring, even more beautiful and heartwarming story! Thank you for sharing the story and photos of your new heirloom.
 
Stunningly beautiful ring, I love it and the beautiful story of it's name. :clap: :clap: :clap:
 
Gosh its spectacular
 
Beautiful! Eleanor II's color really makes that pretty setting spectacular!
 
Gorgeous! I love the color of your sapphire.
 
I love your sweet story & the ring is gorgeous :love: I really do think that setting is perfect for Eleanor II. Very stunning ring :appl:
 
very regal! love it.. :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
 
Wow I really love that ring!!!!
 
That ring is so beautiful it made me gasp.
 
Wow, this ring is an absolute stunner. the stone, the setting, the background story - all hallmarks for a well cherished family heirloom in the making. Wear it in good health!
 
Thank you all for your kind comments. Eleanor Ruby will be re-set early next year and will eventually go to my oldest child. I realize styles in jewelry (like everything) change, but I am hoping both rings will have enough vintage appeal to be enjoyed for generations to come.
 
Stunning. Just stunning. The setting, the BEAUTIFUL colour of the sapphire, the lovely story of your grandparents - everything is stunning!
 
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I love your ring! The sapphire is beautiful and of course I love a bezel! The FC band looks gorgeous with it! :love:
 
I love the color of your sapphire, and the setting compliments it beautifully. Congratulations!
 
redwood66|1417805228|3795860 said:
I love your ring! The sapphire is beautiful and of course I love a bezel! The FC band looks gorgeous with it! :love:



Thanks, Redwood! It was a happy surprise - I didn't even have this ring in mind when I bought yours, but they are simply PERFECT together. And your new FC is absolutely breathtaking!!!
 
oh my, that's an amazing ring! I love that Caroline setting!
 
Amazing :love:
And how special that there are so many memories attached to this newly made ring. It makes the ring so special and a true heirloom. It looks fabulous on you. That colour is so special. Enjoy wearing your beautiful ring.
 
Oh man, I love absolutely everything about it!!! :love: :love: :love: Simply Gorgeous!!!
 
Beautiful ring!!! :love: :appl:
 
Gorgeous. Love that color and love the setting. Beautiful! :love:
 
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