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Goldilocks Joins The Bling Squad

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Super excited to be part of the David Klass club with this latest addition!

When I originally bought this ring it was in a 10k yellow gold setting, nice enough, the diamonds in that setting were really sparkly despite their size. However I had trouble with the prongs, even after having them worked on, they just weren’t right. So the decision was made to go for a forever setting for the diamond.

When I originally reached out to David I asked him to make a Dahlia setting for me because it is my favorite of all time. The ring would have been all yellow gold but I was concerned about losing the contrast from the halo in the original setting, so that was out. Next I suggested recreating my Martha Washington daisy ring, this way I would be able to have the contrasting halo AND extra finger coverage. However, when I got the cads with all the elements I was looking to incorporate (diamond halo and two airlines) the diameter was coming in at 19mm!! I felt that was too much for me for daily wear. I needed something in the middle, a happy medium.

Decided to have a look at David’s IG, maybe there was inspiration to be found, and there was! There I found the most lovely pendant, bezel set with an engraved halo! I didn’t know at the time that this was a PS’ers piece, I pulled the inspiration for the rest of the ring from another found on his IG.

I decided the ring would be in 18k yellow with a platinum halo. The inspiration pendant had a flower engraved in the halo at the top, so I added flowers to balance out the design on the south, east and west sides. An airline was also added because I wanted a very vintage look drawing inspiration from my Martha ring. Then of course we added milgrain to the bezel and halo. When I bought the diamond originally it was sold to me as 1.10 OEC but it is an old mine cut weighing 1.18 champagne in color SI2 clarity.

Adore this ring, it is truly a masterpiece and a joy to wear. It is a nice weight at 7.43 grams and the diameter across is 13.20mm, perfect amount of finger coverage!

So first up the cad:

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Then David’s pictures:

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Some pictures I’ve taken, these have not been edited apart from cropping but it shows the ring in all different lighting.

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YadaYadaYada

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A few more:

fire!
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First roses of 2021
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Updated Bling Squad shot. From left: Goldilocks, Queen of Hearts, Martha Washington, Blondie and Fancy Pants.

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Lastly, the original setting:

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lulu_ma

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Goldilocks is more than just right-she's perfect. Congrats!!
 

Diamond Girl 21

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Goldilocks is lovely, and your collection is gorgeous.
 

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@YadaYadaYada You have built such a stunning collection, and Goldilocks fits right in! I loved the pendant that inspired you, and the adjustments you made really elevated the piece, which I wouldn't have thought possible. Enjoy wearing it!!
 

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I’m so glad you gave this ring its own much deserved thread. It is beautiful and I actually love your pictures more than the studio shots!
 

Ally T

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Oh Steph, she is a beauty :kiss2:

That engraving is so perfect & crisp - it made me dribble! She is right at home in this setting & I love her!
 

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Wow, Goldilocks is stunning! What a fun project with a terrific result!

And I love the Bling Squad! Honestly, I don't know how you select which ring to wear with so many wonderful options. I love how each is unique and has history to them.

Enjoy!
 

RunningwithScissors

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PS: I love the way Goldilocks looks paired with your sapphire band. There's something about that pop of blue next to her that really is exquisite!
 

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It's amazing that you shared with us how you acquired each and every one of these rings!
What a wild ride.
Goldilocks is awesome, and the others are fabulous, as well.
I consider myself lucky to own a former member of the squad!
 

YadaYadaYada

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@lulu_ma and @Diamond Girl 21 and @bright ice, thank you all for your sweet comments :wavey:

@lala646, thank you so much. The bling squad has been a process of trial and error but these are the pieces I couldn’t ever possibly part with.

Thank you @Mreader, I really wasn’t going to give this ring its own thread simply because I don’t want to be overbearing. Especially since there is already a whole thread for the “making of”. I do love taking pictures of this ring because it’s such a chameleon.

Thank you @Alex T, the engraving is even better in person as is the milgrain. It is by far my favorite design element.

@RunningwithScissors, you are too sweet, I do love having so many treasure to choose from. Also that sapphire band was an IG find, was so stoked to find it especially because I do not have small fingers,

@stracci2000, it really has been a ride, all over the place at times. I am so glad that you bought that ring, I never have to worry because I know you will treasure and wear her. Could y ask for a better outcome for both of us.
 

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wow, that's so stunning. i love the attention to detail, the mix of 18k yellow and platinum, and the engraving! This is so perfect and well executed. Congrats!!
 

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Thank you @Sprinkles&Stones I’m really so glad I chose David for this project, he did an amazing job.
 

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Goldilocks is perfect! I love the vintage inspiration with the two-toned, airline, and engraving. Suits her much better than the original setting. Congrats!
 

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@YadaYadaYada Goldilocks is such a beautiful girl! Her name is perfect! David can be addicting..Just a warning! Haha
 

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Really, really beautiful :love:
 

Kim N

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Beautiful! The engraving is so lovely.
 

ItsMainelyYou

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:love::love:Juuust right! I love this kind of halo. :love: :love:
You're amassing a beautiful collection that have great names.
 

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Can I just say how lovely she is again?

I’m also quite partial to her with the blue sapphire and twisty band stack!

Also curious - what’s your ring size? We look to be close...
 

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It looks great on you! I love the different textures and colors!
 

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@lizzydm26, thank you! That was my main focus was for it to be as vintage as possible. I always avoided bezels in the past because I felt they were too modern.

@MamaBee, oh I can totally see how easy it is to look through your jewrlry box and find pieces that could use some Klassic Magic :lol:

Thank you so much @Rfisher @Ariadne_Theia and @Kim N :wavey:

@ItsMainelyYou, thank you so much, it’s kind of fun to come up with a fitting name. My husband thinks I’m crazy though!

Aw thanks @Cerulean, this ring is a size 8 1/2 :shifty: I found the twisty band on LT and the eternity on IG, the bigger sizes are out there but you really have to watch like a hawk.

@tyty333 thank you! Your 20th anniversary ring was very much an “Aha!” moment for me, I love everything about it and that was the first time I saw a bezel set ring that didn’t look so modern. It really is a beauty.
 

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Goldilocks is beautiful- the setting is perfect. Congratulations on your stunning collection.
 

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HI:

Really lovely!!!! WOW.

cheers--Sharon
 

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Gorgeous! I didn’t realize this was yours but I was in LOVE when I saw it on IG the other day. Congrats! A beautiful ring and a lovely collection.
 

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Gorgeous dress for Goldilocks! the colours she picks up and shows off are insane o_O
 

YadaYadaYada

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@canuk-gal, thank you so much, that was my reaction when I opened the box :D

@123ducklings, aw thank you! It’s kind of fun to have a “famous” piece. I’m super happy with how it turned out.

@foxinsox, thank you! It’s really an interesting diamond in how it changes in different lighting. Most importantly it looks good even in my dimly light house.
 
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