Guess what??? My blue-green tourmaline is all set and here!

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

But I don''t have pictures yet! I just picked it up, and the ring is HUGE - the stone''s smaller than the garnet I have in my 7x7 LOGR setting, but the setting for this one came out wider. I do love it though! Pics soon!

 

[marcy]

Rats, I was expecting a picture. I am excited for you and will watch for you photos.

 

[innerkitten]

I was looking forward to pics too

Congats though! Can''t wait to see it.

 

[FrekeChild]

I want pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[T L]

No pictures yet!! -- boooooo!!!

 

[mochi]

Waiting for the pictures!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

oh quit teasing us!! Pics!!!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Pictures!!

Ok one quibble - so I was looking at the ring when I got it home and under the macro lens, and there''s this tiny yellow/gold spot towards one of the corners of the halo. I tried cleaning it but it''s still there - it almost looks like it had been rhodium plated yellow gold and the gold is showing through. I looked at pics I took of the setting alone and don''t see anything in those - so I''m going to have to go back to the jewelers soon and ask what''s up. Other than that, I love it!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Side view

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

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[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

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[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Hand shot - it''s huge!

 

[T L]

Date: 4/10/2009 10:47:53 PM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl
Pictures!!

Ok one quibble - so I was looking at the ring when I got it home and under the macro lens, and there's this tiny yellow/gold spot towards one of the corners of the halo. I tried cleaning it but it's still there - it almost looks like it had been rhodium plated yellow gold and the gold is showing through. I looked at pics I took of the setting alone and don't see anything in those - so I'm going to have to go back to the jewelers soon and ask what's up. Other than that, I love it!

My Afghan mint tourmaline is bezeled exactly like yours and I told them not to re-rhodium plate the ring. The bezel is a light yellow as a result, but I love the two tone look. They probably didn't get the rhodium plated fully enough on your ring.

Love your new ring. Upgraded diamonds I assume?

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

And all my pretties! (well not counting loose stones

)

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 4/10/2009 10:51:06 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 4/10/2009 10:47:53 PM

Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl

Pictures!!


Ok one quibble - so I was looking at the ring when I got it home and under the macro lens, and there''s this tiny yellow/gold spot towards one of the corners of the halo. I tried cleaning it but it''s still there - it almost looks like it had been rhodium plated yellow gold and the gold is showing through. I looked at pics I took of the setting alone and don''t see anything in those - so I''m going to have to go back to the jewelers soon and ask what''s up. Other than that, I love it!

My Afghan mint tourmaline is bezeled exactly like yours and I told them not to re-rhodium plate the ring. The bezel is a light yellow as a result, but I love the two tone look. They probably didn''t get the rhodium plated fully enough.


Love your new ring. Upgraded diamonds I assume?

Hey TL! I think something like that might have happened - I did ask them to polish the underside of the ring too, so I wonder if something happened while doing that?

I didn''t upgrade the diamonds. It was a tough decision but way too much money going out now (and I felt guilty for buying the setting in the first place, lol). Although the diamonds look pretty good - better than the ones in my 7x7. And thank you!

 

[mochi]

Date: 4/10/2009 10:51:15 PM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl
And all my pretties! (well not counting loose stones

)

Love your collection and your new one is very lovely!!

 

[T L]

What a jeweler told me is that the rhodium will not take if the ring has any finger prints, or oil on it, and it has to be completely clean and polished before replating.

Love your finger full of halos!! Beautiful ring to add to your gorgeous collection. Bling Bling!!

 

[yingh]

I love every one of your pretty rings,

and especially the new one! What a color!

 

[akmiss]

You have quite the collection

Your blue-green mama is sure purty

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 4/10/2009 10:54:43 PM
Author: mochi

Date: 4/10/2009 10:51:15 PM

Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl

And all my pretties! (well not counting loose stones

)

Love your collection and your new one is very lovely!!

Thank you Mochi! I can''t believe I''ve accumulated that many rings in less than a year on PS.

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 4/10/2009 11:04:55 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
What a jeweler told me is that the rhodium will not take if the ring has any finger prints, or oil on it, and it has to be completely clean and polished before replating.


Love your finger full of halos!! Beautiful ring to add to your gorgeous collection. Bling Bling!!

Thank you TL! I will definitely get this to my jeweler and ask - it''s not so obvious that it''ll bug me every time I wear it, but still, I know it''s there, so off to the store I go

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 4/10/2009 11:05:25 PM
Author: yingh

I love every one of your pretty rings,

and especially the new one! What a color!

Thank you Yingh! You''re too sweet!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 4/10/2009 11:08:37 PM
Author: akmiss
You have quite the collection

Your blue-green mama is sure purty

Thank you Akmiss! I should''ve set this a long time ago, so I''m thrilled it''s done!

 

[innerkitten]

It''s beautiful and looks good in that setting! You''ve got some very nice collection rings!

 

[innerkitten]

Can you name the gemstones on your finger?

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Thanks IK!

The stones on my finger - from top down:

Umbalite garnet cut by Dan Stair
Blue spinel cut by Barry Bridgestock
Blue sapphire cut by Richard Homer
Opal - reset of my mom''s ring
Green tourmaline cut by Barry
Blue-green tourmaline cut by Gary Braun
Pale yellow grossular garnet cut by Dan
Pink spinel cut by Dan
Blue-green tourmaline cut by Jeff White

 

[FrekeChild]

It''s gorgeous BEG!!!!I love it!!!!

 

[marcy]

I love your new ring. Your ring collection is awesome.

 

[icekid]

I looooooove! Your tourmaline is definitely one of my favs, BEG.

Love the blingage shot too... do you often go out in public like that?

(I would be tempted)

 

[Linda W]

Hi BEG

I have missed you.

I love your new ring. It looks so booootiful in your setting. Love the color of it. I love all of your rings, your have a gorgeous collections.