TruLuv858
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This week seemed so beyond fitting that I would receive this Beautiful Ring, feeling Thankful is truly an understatement.
Firstly, I just want to thank those who have been so open to answering my MILLIONS of questions here on the Boards! Specifically @Cerulean @missy , @Austina and @Mreader ! I really appreciate your thoughtful replies... And a very special Thank you to @lulu_ma who held my virtual hand throughout the process and was truly invested in this journey, I still send her pics and questions on the daily and she has been so darn cool in sharing in my excitement- including Name brainstorming! So many of you over the years have been so kind in your time and responses from my original 2.5 OMB from BE back in 2010, to my reset in 2016 and now...My “Final” reset. I put that in quotes because although I believe she is IT, and according to my DH, he doesn’t want to hear about Diamonds ever again, God Bless him, this is the world of PS!
Alright, on to the deets!
So, like many of you have experienced, I have had a serious case of DSS over the last few years...which is why I reset my original stone back in 2016 into a fully encrusted Halo setting with Mark at BE, she sure was beautiful- all of the bells and whistles... but I honestly felt like I outgrew her. I longed for one BIG STONE. I ventured into the world of lab diamonds for a hot minute, but quickly realized it just wasn't a mind clean decision for me, at least not for an Engagement ring, I wouldn't be opposed to a band or earrings in the future. I also looked at Emerald cuts, but realized I appreciated the step cuts more in a band than the main star of the show. I looked at Pears, and Ovals, because I craved size, but they didn't give me the FEEL that old cuts did. I looked at Cushions and then discovered OEC's, which, btw, never really interested me much because MRB's aren't my thing- they are beautiful, just not for me. Ironically, a round solitaire was the LAST THING I wanted when we originally went Engagement ring shopping 13 years ago… however, the look and vibe of OEC's just landed differently at this point of my journey, like "Ah-Ha! This is what I have been waiting for!" Let’s face it, Round Solitaires are just so classic! She is just so fitting at this juncture of my life…And this one, well, I think she is a Door Knob, and should curb the old DSS!! I will say, that I got used to the size MUCH FASTER than I anticipated, like within the hour, lol!
I began to reach out to all of the usual suspects in the Old Cut world, Adam, Alex, Mark, Dolly, Diana, and David F... but it was Becca at 88 Star Jewels who found "The One." I wasn't sold originally, as she is a bit "Off Circle," she isn't perfectly round, but she is an Old Cut, and dang it if they aren't beautiful! I would also like to share that Becca was WONDERFUL throughout the entire process, it's sooo nerve wracking to send TENS OF THOUSANDS to a total stranger you have only known for a week via wire! I discovered her as she is the one who sourced @Resonance.Of.Life's Holy Grail Cushion, and knowing how particular she is and owning some of the most gorgeous stones I have ever seen on PS I figured I would be in good hands! And I was, and she was awesome.
Coco (Chanel) seemed like a very fitting Moniker, she is just so Stylish, Chic, and FANCY!
Anyway, I've been keeping her to myself for a few days now, and am so excited to share her with you all!
Coco’s Details:
OEC (Circular Brilliant via GIA)
OP, VS2
4.56 cts.
10.49 x 10.86 x 6.45 mm
60.4% Depth
55% Table
She is set in a custom Platinum Crown Solitaire, 8 Prong via DK… the design details are a mix of some designs I’ve seen here, EW’s Margot and a Victor Barone design.
If you have read this far, Thank you! Enjoy the oodles of pics forthcoming!
With Love and Appreciation,
TruLuv & Coco
Firstly, I just want to thank those who have been so open to answering my MILLIONS of questions here on the Boards! Specifically @Cerulean @missy , @Austina and @Mreader ! I really appreciate your thoughtful replies... And a very special Thank you to @lulu_ma who held my virtual hand throughout the process and was truly invested in this journey, I still send her pics and questions on the daily and she has been so darn cool in sharing in my excitement- including Name brainstorming! So many of you over the years have been so kind in your time and responses from my original 2.5 OMB from BE back in 2010, to my reset in 2016 and now...My “Final” reset. I put that in quotes because although I believe she is IT, and according to my DH, he doesn’t want to hear about Diamonds ever again, God Bless him, this is the world of PS!
Alright, on to the deets!
So, like many of you have experienced, I have had a serious case of DSS over the last few years...which is why I reset my original stone back in 2016 into a fully encrusted Halo setting with Mark at BE, she sure was beautiful- all of the bells and whistles... but I honestly felt like I outgrew her. I longed for one BIG STONE. I ventured into the world of lab diamonds for a hot minute, but quickly realized it just wasn't a mind clean decision for me, at least not for an Engagement ring, I wouldn't be opposed to a band or earrings in the future. I also looked at Emerald cuts, but realized I appreciated the step cuts more in a band than the main star of the show. I looked at Pears, and Ovals, because I craved size, but they didn't give me the FEEL that old cuts did. I looked at Cushions and then discovered OEC's, which, btw, never really interested me much because MRB's aren't my thing- they are beautiful, just not for me. Ironically, a round solitaire was the LAST THING I wanted when we originally went Engagement ring shopping 13 years ago… however, the look and vibe of OEC's just landed differently at this point of my journey, like "Ah-Ha! This is what I have been waiting for!" Let’s face it, Round Solitaires are just so classic! She is just so fitting at this juncture of my life…And this one, well, I think she is a Door Knob, and should curb the old DSS!! I will say, that I got used to the size MUCH FASTER than I anticipated, like within the hour, lol!
I began to reach out to all of the usual suspects in the Old Cut world, Adam, Alex, Mark, Dolly, Diana, and David F... but it was Becca at 88 Star Jewels who found "The One." I wasn't sold originally, as she is a bit "Off Circle," she isn't perfectly round, but she is an Old Cut, and dang it if they aren't beautiful! I would also like to share that Becca was WONDERFUL throughout the entire process, it's sooo nerve wracking to send TENS OF THOUSANDS to a total stranger you have only known for a week via wire! I discovered her as she is the one who sourced @Resonance.Of.Life's Holy Grail Cushion, and knowing how particular she is and owning some of the most gorgeous stones I have ever seen on PS I figured I would be in good hands! And I was, and she was awesome.
Coco (Chanel) seemed like a very fitting Moniker, she is just so Stylish, Chic, and FANCY!
Anyway, I've been keeping her to myself for a few days now, and am so excited to share her with you all!
Coco’s Details:
OEC (Circular Brilliant via GIA)
OP, VS2
4.56 cts.
10.49 x 10.86 x 6.45 mm
60.4% Depth
55% Table
She is set in a custom Platinum Crown Solitaire, 8 Prong via DK… the design details are a mix of some designs I’ve seen here, EW’s Margot and a Victor Barone design.
If you have read this far, Thank you! Enjoy the oodles of pics forthcoming!
With Love and Appreciation,
TruLuv & Coco
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I love love her faceting and the setting you've chosen. The band also pairs perfectly with her.
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