Finally have a ring.............

[teddybearmommy]

After, many false starts and searching the internet. I ended up buying a stone from a pawn shop. I was a nervous wreck, but I trusted my eyes. I could tell that it seemed to be very well cut and I could make out some arrows without looking too hard. I had actually looked at it once before, and went back to look at the stone again to see if it was as pretty as I remembered. It was and I was so after some negotiating I bought it with a 4 day return window to have my jeweler check it out. It appraised for WAY more than what I paid for it ( and the jeweler who did the appraisal made a note that it was a unique cut. I need to follow upon that. Anyway. The info that I have is that it is an I VS2, 1.01ct round brilliant. I purchased the mounting separate.

 

[teddybearmommy]

Trying to be creative with some fruit.

 

[teddybearmommy]

Here are a few more..Sorry these are all taken with the iphone, it's the best I can get right now.

 

[teddybearmommy]

Ok this is it.............

 

[junebug17]

Wow, that is soooo pretty!! You did a fantastic job putting together a beautiful ring. Stone looks really lovely, and I love the setting. It looks really nice on you. Congrats and enjoy your new bling!

 

[Trekkie]

Absolutely stunning! And I'm especially impressed with your thrift!

These pictures are gorgeous - if this is what you did with an iPhone, I can't wait for more pics!

 

[luv2sparkle]

Wow, great job! I love beautiful sparklies, but even more I love a great deal! It looks like you got the best to both! I hope you
come back and tell us about the cut when you find out. Congratulations!

 

[Taylorbug!]

Very pretty....looks great on your hand. Would you mind sharing where you found your setting? it is lovely!!!

 

[anitabee]

yay for you! pawn shops rock congrats on the beautiful stone!

i got mine at a pawn shop and am a big fan of them esp for the deals that can be had.

do you mind me asking where you got it? i got mine in detroit.

 

[Ninama]

Woo hoo and yum yum! Impressive! Love a diamond success story...

 

[teddybearmommy]

yay for you! pawn shops rock congrats on the beautiful stone!

i got mine at a pawn shop and am a big fan of them esp for the deals that can be had.

do you mind me asking where you got it? i got mine in detroit.

I got mine in Indiana. I actually got my wedding band at a different one. I've had good luck but it takes sorting through a lot of really bad stuff, I got really lucky on the wedding band b/c it was an eternity band, because I think it might be a designer piece.

I love antique, thrift shopping so this kind of thing was just up my alley.

 

[teddybearmommy]

Very pretty....looks great on your hand. Would you mind sharing where you found your setting? it is lovely!!!

Thanks, I purchased the setting from a local store but it is an A.jaffe setting in 18kt gold.

 

[kelpie]

That's an awesome find!

 

[Tuckins1]

Very pretty, nice work!

 

[teddybearmommy]

Thanks for all the compliments. I have been on a roller coaster ride trying to replace my lost ring and then it just all came together. I forgot to add in the info on the setting It's made by A.jaffe from their signature line, it has appr. .55 ctw, and is 18kt white gold. I purchased the setting from a local jeweler who I have a good relationship with and who has a really good service policy so I can take the ring in to have it cleaned and serviced at no cost as needed. My ring is a size 6.5 for those who want a reference.

I have learned so much on this site. I was much more confident when selecting my mounting and discussing the appraisal on this diamond. The jeweler actually asked me if I used to work in the business! Thank you everyone for sharing your knowledge and experiences!

 

[singer]

You have good eyes! It's gorgeous!!!

 

[dani13]

Its GORGEOUS!!!!

 

[stci]

Beautiful set! congrats!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Wow! Love it--congrats!

cheers--Sharon

 

[anitabee]

btw, i meant to compliment you earlier on your AMAZING band! that's equally impressive. coolio

 

[marcy]

Very pretty!

 

[luv2sparkle]

Don't let DS flush this one down the toilet!!!!! It's too pretty!!!1