Can’t remember if I’ve shared this yet but this is my pretty sphene ring bought preloved from a lovely lady on Etsy who had it made and never wore it.
It’s set in a Heart of Water lotus setting, which has always been on my wishlist. So really perfect in multiple ways!
This sphene is chartreuse in color and when it catches the light, it’s full of green and orange sparkles. I’m a fan of sphene now!
@mellowyellowgirl - I love lavendar Jade!
I bought this beautiful sugarloaf tsav cab from @Arkteia awhile ago. Wanting a simple bezel setting, I decided to try a jeweler that I sometimes use for basic repairs (prices can't be beat) and an occasional stock setting.
They charged $220 for labor, $35/gram for 18k (9 grams) and the diamonds (gh, vs-si1) were $20/each. Since they don't do cads, you don't have the ability to tweak the design but for basic custom settings, I would definitely use them again.
@mellowyellowgirl - I love lavendar Jade!
I bought this beautiful sugarloaf tsav cab from @Arkteia awhile ago. Wanting a simple bezel setting, I decided to try a jeweler that I sometimes use for basic repairs (prices can't be beat) and an occasional stock setting.
They charged $220 for labor, $35/gram for 18k (9 grams) and the diamonds (gh, vs-si1) were $20/each. Since they don't do cads, you don't have the ability to tweak the design but for basic custom settings, I would definitely use them again.
@mellowyellowgirl - I love lavendar Jade!
I bought this beautiful sugarloaf tsav cab from @Arkteia awhile ago. Wanting a simple bezel setting, I decided to try a jeweler that I sometimes use for basic repairs (prices can't be beat) and an occasional stock setting.
They charged $220 for labor, $35/gram for 18k (9 grams) and the diamonds (gh, vs-si1) were $20/each. Since they don't do cads, you don't have the ability to tweak the design but for basic custom settings, I would definitely use them again.
Worked out at £212.50 so that's $267.50 I think 
That is a beauty!!!! More details please if you don't mind! And pics of the underside?
My last bling purchase for 2018: a vintage jadeite ring from the 1930s. I really love the understated elegance of this gold setting with its pierced gallery and delicate lines. The apple green reminds me of my grandma’s jade bangle which she never took off.
Thank you, it was an Etsy seller, but she’s no longer in business
I love this style of jade ring! Such a lovely green, beautiful, sleek lines/proportions and elegant simplicity. Lovely!The vendor took better photos than I can, so I’m using hers. The jade cab has some shallow blemishes on the back but I don’t mind as that indicates it’s type A to me.
This are my contributions after having admired many rings in this thread.
Above is a 1.3ct red Myanmar spinel; bought and set (18k WG) by an Etsy seller from HK. The stone has some inclusions but I can barely see these without a loupe - that probably explains the wallet-friendly price of the stone.
Next is a glassy jade ring (also 18k WG) from a Taiwanese vendor purchased during their recent sales.
My last bling purchase for 2018: a vintage jadeite ring from the 1930s. I really love the understated elegance of this gold setting with its pierced gallery and delicate lines. The apple green reminds me of my grandma’s jade bangle which she never took off.
Not on my hand yet, but bought this 14k yg zircon and single cut diamond flower/ cluster for $350!
I thought so too! Saw it and said "Well, I'm buying that!". I'm a sucker for old cut zircons!
Omg wow. Totally jealous right here!Not on my hand yet, but bought this 14k yg zircon and single cut diamond flower/ cluster for $350!
This are my contributions after having admired many rings in this thread.
Above is a 1.3ct red Myanmar spinel; bought and set (18k WG) by an Etsy seller from HK. The stone has some inclusions but I can barely see these without a loupe - that probably explains the wallet-friendly price of the stone.
Next is a glassy jade ring (also 18k WG) from a Taiwanese vendor purchased during their recent sales.
Not on my hand yet, but bought this 14k yg zircon and single cut diamond flower/ cluster for $350!
Not on my hand yet, but bought this 14k yg zircon and single cut diamond flower/ cluster for $350!
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