Four Custom Made Rings...Four Colors!

[AGBF]

I fell in love with a garnet ring being sold on ebay, but couldn''t buy it or one like it anywhere. I sent Juan Lozano in Mexico (that''s Juan of Van Graff) photos of the ring and 4 very inexpensive 8mm colored stones I bought on ebay and he made me 4 rings in the style I love.

One stone (the one I spent most for) is supposedly a cherry red fire opal. The other three are topazes, one in a usual topaz blue, one in teal, and one in green. I am not sure *what* treatment(s) with they have received to obtain their color, but (in this case) I do not care. I love the *COLORS* of the stones and the setting.

I have more photos that show detail, but this one shows all four rings together .

 

[AGBF]

Here is another picture of all four rings together:

 

[AGBF]

Here is a close-up of the red ring:

 

[mike04456]

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On 7/23/2003 1:38:30 PM AGBF wrote:

The other three are topazes, one in a usual topaz blue, one in teal, and one in green. I am not sure *what* treatment(s) with they have received to obtain their color, but (in this case) I do not care.

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The blue topazes are almost certainly irradiated since virtually all blue topazes on the market are so treated. The green one, however, might be "diffusion" treated. I put "diffusion" in quotes because it's not a true diffusion treatment (which involves infusing elements into the crystal structure to change the color) but instead just a coating. So be careful with it--it may chip off if handled roughly, leaving colorless topaz behind.

In any case, nice rings.

 

[AGBF]

This view of the red ring shows the unique setting better. I think from this angle one can see how this ring differs from many other (more modern) styles:

 

[mike04456]

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On 7/23/2003 1:38:30 PM AGBF wrote:

One stone (the one I spent most for) is supposedly a cherry red fire opal.

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Well, it looks like one to me. If you look closely at the facet junctions, they're not as sharp as you'd get on a garnet. This is because opal is a lot softer than garnet is. Be careful with this one too--not just with dings and chips but heat and sunlight, because fire opals have been known dry out and get cloudy.

But also a nice one.

Nice work on the setting, too.

 

[AGBF]

On 7/23/2003 1:47:55 PM LawGem wrote:

"The green one, however, might be "diffusion" treated. I put "diffusion" in quotes because it's not a true diffusion treatment (which involves infusing elements into the crystal structure to change the color) but instead just a coating. So be careful with it--it may chip off if handled roughly, leaving colorless topaz behind."

Thank you for the warning! I must be careful with the opal, too, I am afraid! Too bad I couldn't afford an 8mm untreated Mogok ruby and an 8mm green Colombian emerald for the red and green rings instead .

 

[AGBF]

Whoops! You were warning me about the opal as I mentioned I had to be careful with it! Opals apparently become *dehydrated*!!!!

 

[mike04456]

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On 7/23/2003 1:53:45 PM AGBF wrote:
Thank you for the warning! I must be careful with the opal, too, I am afraid! Too bad I couldn't afford an 8mm untreated Mogok ruby and an 8mm green Colombian emerald for the red and green rings instead .

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Yes, too bad.

Of course, as I note in another post, you may not be able to get Mogok rubies anymore, treated or otherwise, because of the import ban that's going into effect.

 

[mike04456]

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On 7/23/2003 1:55

5 PM AGBF wrote:
Whoops! You were warning me about the opal as I mentioned I had to be careful with it! Opals apparently become *dehydrated*!!!!
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This is what happens when two people are posting over each other.

I didn't mean to interrupt your parade of picture up there either...

 

[Kamuelamom]

Yummy, AGBF! They look like lollipops! Very pretty and they look like they will be very fun to wear!

 

[james100]

The setting looks lovely,and I am also looking at getting some colored stones to be set. How much were these and how could I contact Juan

 

[NewYorker]

Could you tell me the seller's ID on ebay of the one you bought the darker blue one from? (second from right). I'm looking for this color.

The green and red one are gorgeous!

Also interested in how much you paid for the settings and how to contact the person you used.

thanks

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Deb, those are so FUN!

 

[MissAva]

How did I miss these? Do you wear them often? The side veiw is so fluid and natural, very nice.

 

[AGBF]

Date: 11/3/2005 12:48:24 AM
Author: Matatora
How did I miss these? Do you wear them often? The side veiw is so fluid and natural, very nice.

Thank you for the compliment. I am afraid that I do not wear them (or any other jewelry except my wedding band) frequently. What size finger do you have? I bet it is too small for one of my rings!

Deb

 

[Catmom]

Gorgeous rings, AGBF!! I love the setting. What fun to have it in different colors. Any hand shots?

 

[AGBF]

Date: 11/3/2005 9:08:07 AM
Author: Catmom
Gorgeous rings, AGBF!! I love the setting. What fun to have it in different colors. Any hand shots?

Not yet. I owed Matatora a ring, and she chose one of these. She can model it when she receives it . (She has pretty hands, much better for showing off a ring.)

Deb

 

[MissAva]

Miss Deb, you flatter me so!

I am so excited!

Such an unexpected treat during end of the semester rush!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 11/4/2005 12:44:32 PM
Author: Matatora
Miss Deb, you flatter me so!

I am so excited!

Such an unexpected treat during end of the semester rush!

WOW! You are so lucky! Post many hand shots.

 

[LadyluvsLuxury]

WOW the stones are amazing! And the style of the ring is so classic, I LOVE them!

 

[ello]

hand shots please!!!

 

[MissAva]

Sorry for the confusion, hand shots here.