Engaged! Brad found my dream stone! 2.42 ct lavender spinel

[MissyBeaucoup]

So pretty!! Still drool worthy too! Hope all is well with you, @petit_bijou !

 

[Rare gem lover]

This gem is just perfect. . I simply have no words for it.

 

[suzanne2]

Bumping this up. Still the nicest lavender I've seen. I come back to this post to admire a work of art. Wow.

 

[evergreen]

Yup. Most incredible blue spinel I've seen on PS. Or, really, spinel of any color -- this exact color is my (unattainable) dream. Hope it is being loved and worn and loved some more!!

 

[petit_bijou]

Oh wow, I haven't been on PS in ages but so nice to see activity on this old post!

The stone is still in it's original setting, and I wear it only around the house or for special occasions as the head of the setting is a bit tilted and I can't tell if it's my imagination that it's getting worse, or if I'm just freaked out. I've been putting off getting it looked at/fixed since we do still plan to have it reset.

I am learning towards a EW Margot solitaire for it, since the 8 prongs would protect it nicely and I love the delicate details of her work. The swoopy basket also echoes a channel set diamond half eternity I have been wearing with my plain wedding band where the sides of the band carved to look like baby bezels (I'll find a picture to post).

 

[petit_bijou]

I know it doesn't show the stone, but this is what I've been wearing daily... you can kind of see the detail on the sides of the diamond band and how it would "match" the details on the setting I have in mind.

I sometimes stack all 3, but find that it loses the delicacy since my current solitaire has such a wide band, so when I wear the spinel I'll choose one of the bands depending on what I'm doing.

 

[suzanne2]

I know it doesn't show the stone, but this is what I've been wearing daily... you can kind of see the detail on the sides of the diamond band and how it would "match" the details on the setting I have in mind.

I sometimes stack all 3, but find that it loses the delicacy since my current solitaire has such a wide band, so when I wear the spinel I'll choose one of the bands depending on what I'm doing.

Your new setting idea is gorgeous! Do you have any current pictures of the lavender? I love, love, love the color.

 

[evergreen]

Ah, that will be spectacular. I hope you can get it reset soon, it's too special not to be worn! (I say this with total hypocrisy since I haven't worn my engagement ring, which is unfixably loose in its setting and needs a full reset, in several years...)

 

[arkieb1]

Gorgeous stone, congrats!!!

 

[2Neezers]

Your stone is one of my all time favorites! I love it in its current setting and also think it would look amazing in the Margot setting. I don’t think there could be a wrong setting choice for such a beautiful stone.

 

[petit_bijou]

@evergreen I'm so glad I'm not the only one! I admire it every day and sometimes wear it around the house, but I'm always a bit scared.

Thank you @suzanne2 @arkieb1 and @2Neezers I still feel so lucky to have it!

 

[Ally T]

Re: Engaged! Brad found my dream stone! 2.42 ct lavender spi

That COLOUR!!!!

 

[LJsapphire]

so pretty! congratulations!

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

I love your setting idea! Thanks for sharing.

Happiness always!

 

[petit_bijou]

Well after many years of deliberation and MUCH humming and hawing, I finally sent my stone off to be reset! My decision ultimately came down to wanting to try a three-stone, with the thought that at least if I find I don't like it I can pursue a solitaire down the road and have the side stones reset as earrings .

I was really inspired by several modern but vintage-inspired designs, and ultimately it was CVB's Karissa and @KristyDarling 's ring in particular that I modified slightly with Caysie's Jovyn style shank. (https://www.pricescope.com/communit...n-ring-by-mark-t-and-cvb.252112/#post-4629674)

I was hoping for a more comprehensive announcement, but my ring is tragically being held hostage by FedEx... so since the instagram post went live, I figure maybe sharing my news will help distract me from the frustration!!

CvB Custom Jewelry on Instagram: "Exclusively #byCvB - The Karissa style trilogy ring in platinum Presenting a stunning lavender spinel and framed by antique cushion cut diamonds . Want the look? Contact me to chat more about the custom or bespoke

516 likes, 32 comments - cvb.inspired.design on April 25, 2022: "Exclusively #byCvB - The Karissa style trilogy ring in platinum Presenting a stunning lavender spinel and framed by antique cushion cut ..."

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Caysie's photos show a much more saturated version of the stone than I've ever seen, but based on a video she shared, I think having more metal behind the stone relative to my former setting, and the diamonds on either side is really going to help show it off to it's best advantage.

 

[Austina]

Absolutely stunning, the colour is glorious.

 

[KristyDarling]

OMG I just saw that on Caysie's IG and completely freaked out ....it's SOOO spectacularly beautiful! There are no words for your ston.... and the side cushions!! You and Caysie made such tasteful, excellent choices with the design of this ring! It's truly one of a kind!

 

[2Neezers]

Wow! It is beautiful!!
I hope FedEx releases it very soon so you can have it safely in your hands. I can’t wait to see more pictures of the ring!

 

[Niel]

I sprinted here when I saw her post I knew it had to be yours lol

 

[Niel]

Beautiful!

 

[Crazie4Cuts]

Ohh! amazing setting for an amazing stone! Has it been 7 years already? i can’t wait to see hand shots! And more details about this 3 stone ring!
-C4C
(aka crazy for color!)

 

[DmdRunner]

It is gorgeous!!! This stone is beyond beautiful. I loved it when I first saw it and now you have turned into a work of perfection.

 

[Dandi]

Oh my goodness, it is so so beautiful!!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

That stone is a unicorn.
I have never seen a spinel quite like it and I'm not sure I ever will again. It's beyond words. Now you've placed it into just a spectacular ring.
I need a moment.
I'm excited for pictures!

 

[elle_71125]

I should have known it was yours. Like @ItsMainelyYou said, that baby is a unicorn! The color is something special (and very hard to find). It’s something of an icon here on PS.

I absolutely adore your new setting. The whole thing is so elegant and feminine…and those diamond cushions!! I think you look something amazing and made it even better. Hopefully, it will be at your door soon because I don’t think we can wait long for more pics. Must. See. More!

 

[CaseyLouLou]

Well after many years of deliberation and MUCH humming and hawing, I finally sent my stone off to be reset! My decision ultimately came down to wanting to try a three-stone, with the thought that at least if I find I don't like it I can pursue a solitaire down the road and have the side stones reset as earrings .

I was really inspired by several modern but vintage-inspired designs, and ultimately it was CVB's Karissa and @KristyDarling 's ring in particular that I modified slightly with Caysie's Jovyn style shank. (https://www.pricescope.com/communit...n-ring-by-mark-t-and-cvb.252112/#post-4629674)

I was hoping for a more comprehensive announcement, but my ring is tragically being held hostage by FedEx... so since the instagram post went live, I figure maybe sharing my news will help distract me from the frustration!!

CvB Custom Jewelry on Instagram: "Exclusively #byCvB - The Karissa style trilogy ring in platinum Presenting a stunning lavender spinel and framed by antique cushion cut diamonds . Want the look? Contact me to chat more about the custom or bespoke

516 likes, 32 comments - cvb.inspired.design on April 25, 2022: "Exclusively #byCvB - The Karissa style trilogy ring in platinum Presenting a stunning lavender spinel and framed by antique cushion cut ..."

www.instagram.com

Caysie's photos show a much more saturated version of the stone than I've ever seen, but based on a video she shared, I think having more metal behind the stone relative to my former setting, and the diamonds on either side is really going to help show it off to it's best advantage.

It’s amazing. Please hurry up and post some more photos in various lighting. It’s so interesting how different the color looks in these photos compared to the earlier ones but even in the earlier ones it varies. No matter the shade they are all stunning and the variety is fun.

I have a small lavender sapphire that I just had set and it seems to change from pink to lavender to lilac. I’m looking forward to seeing how mine looks in its new setting too.

 

[T L]

Gorgeous!!! Beautiful ring, and spinel!!

 

[NKOTB]

Hahaha, when I saw her post, I was like WHERE DID SHE GET THAT STONE?! I should have known! Let me know if you want to meet up for a coffee, so I can ogle it in person again!!

 

[wordie89]

Best wishes on your engagement, the very pretty spinel. Glad you provided lots of pics, it shows differently! Like your sweet horse, too!

 

[Bron357]

Congratulations.
So beautiful.
all those different colours and hues depending on the light source, like having a dozen different gemstones and ALL stunning.