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Shiny_Rock
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I’ve always, always wanted a rose cut ring. When an opportunity came to buy one and have it made, I gave it to my sister. And she loved it!
Now, I’ve been looking at portrait or asscher cut diamonds.. This time, it’ll be mine![]()
I always have projects in mind! However, 2020 was mostly VCA and one WF DBTY necklace for a diamond piece. My Christmas/anniversary gift does have a little bit of diamonds in it, though!
On my mind for 2021 or later is a bezel set tennis bracelet from Whiteflash (the setting would be special order because they only have the semi bezel in regular stock), because I think it looks a little more casual than prong set.
The other thing I am contemplating is upgrading my studs ONE FINAL TIME to 1.5 cts each. I made a very small upgrade last time to what I thought was my mental limit, but I have room for much larger studs! I have a limit of how much money I'd want to put into them, though.
It’s literally all I’m thinking about
I’m trying to decide between changing my solitaire to a 3 stone or making an OEC eternity band to go with my solitaire...I’m obsessed and can’t think about anything else
I'm still wanting my earring upgrade but its a dull roar. Economic what ifs hold me back though I absolutely can pay cash right now, my brain is like "but what if (fill in the blank) " I get tired of myself sometimes....lol
I’ve always, always wanted a rose cut ring. When an opportunity came to buy one and have it made, I gave it to my sister. And she loved it!
Now, I’ve been looking at portrait or asscher cut diamonds.. This time, it’ll be mine![]()
I’ll admit I’m obsessed right now. Last year I was supposed to upgrade to an aca. I did..but I purchased a few things first so didn’t have enough to get the specs I wanted in the upgrade. I knew I still would upgrade after Christmas and my birthday early January 2021. My plan was to buy a 2.5 Vs1 G last birthday..which would have made me happy and content. Whiteflash didn’t have 2.5 so I purchased a 2.78 vs2 I color. It was only temporary so I kiddingly named her Summer...last name Fling..I got comfortable with that size wearing her for ten months....Now I want to keep that size or go up a little..Darn DSS! So...I’ve been obsessing about selling Libby so I can put it all in the ACA. I don’t think I can do it..I will get money at the beginning of the year so @missy talked me down from the ledge so I don’t do anything rash....that I should wait...I’ve decided with all my obsessing that my order of considerations are..
1. Cut..which I don’t have to worry about about..
2. Color F or G
3. Clarity I’ll do vs2 but prefer vs1
4. Size...but I’m not getting a lentil...I’ll settle on the clarity a bit. I’m afraid of clouds..haha
Do I sound like a crazy person? I do even to myself!![]()
I'm with you, sista! Not dying for it - but bling has always been a happy place for me, and I could do with some happy right now.
So - yes. Very nice.
I'm thinking about upgrading my 7 stone to a 5 stone with bigger diamonds, but in reality, I know I want a completely different look - and I do like my 7 stone ring - very much! So, really, it's not an upgrade I'm thinking about. I want to keep my 7 stone...and do a whole new 5 stone as well Yay! :- /
Also, I want to set all my .27s in a Nora setting, plus I want to use up all my leftover melee in a mosaic setting oval shaped ring (think Bella from Twilight), I need to set my 1.05 AVR in a platinum Gloria Floria, and I want a white, clean .75 - .8ct OEC to set into a new gypsy setting - also platinum. I've gone a bit nuts with yellow and rose gold recently, and my platinum ring collection is almost non-existent. Oh, the horror!!
I love the people who are on PriceScope, but say they either don't think about bling, or don't want it. Maybe we should put a link to some cooking websites at the top of this thread?Altho...now that I think about it, they're perhaps people who were buying for others - mostly guys, I'm guessing - so perhaps we should add links to ESPN and the various online sports channels. Not that the sports world isn't as decimated as the bling world right now, of course, so those people are probably suffering as much as the rest of us!
Hugs to you all, PriceScopers!
I definitely engage in retail therapy from time to time and bling is my guilty pleasure. I’ve been keeping it relatively reasonable though. Most finishing my one big project. And then indulging in some unique estate pieces or preloaded goodies now and then.
Gosh, I’ve saved so much ££££ by not going on holiday this year that despite my best intentions I’ve been buying!
So far, a Burmese spinel, which I am now having great fun deciding how to set, tiny demantoid garnet earrings, and lately a gorgeous piece of Afghan Lapis! Clearly I need some colour in my life as well as bling.
Hopefully I can now settle back and enjoy what I’ve bought!
ooops forgot to mention what i voted
as i am juggling multiple jewelry projects, i voted 10![]()
I'm the same lol Christmas is going to be extra blingy this year.
No you don't sound crazy! You have a goal and a plan to achieve it. Sounds logical and fun to me!
Some days my bling goals are the thing that gets me out of bed in the morning, they are that little carrot (or carat lol) that I need to get me to finish my work or tuck some money away here and there when possible.
We all look forward to seeing your new ACA next year! (And your current one is quite lovely too!)
I totally get it! Keep us posted which way you go!
I'm in the midst of a huge overhaul (unsetting stuff, reorganizing and matching up diamonds, setting newly paired up diamonds) using all diamonds I already have, so not sure where I land. Currently working on a 7+ctw GIA J-K oec bangle (7-9 across the top, most likely collet set), RG 1.7ctw oec dangles, 2.8ctw 5 stone with peruzzi center flanked by oecs, and a giant oec cluster in the works. Also setting a 10ct cushion spess once it comes back from GIA. At the same time I'm also selling off massive amounts of loose stones that don't work in any projects I've been meaning to start, so it sorta evens out.![]()
I’m still browsing eBay even though I can’t buy anything. The problem with Covid is that “signed for” postal delivery isn’t possible at present (here in Sydney, Australia) they just throw it on your Porch or attempt stuffing it in the letterbox (the unstuffing was not fun!).
So only items under $100.
Oooh yes...definitely thinking about it. Creating a multi-year list, HAH! Hope everyone likes pictures!!!
I am obsessively building out my plan for my "core" collection - similar to you @RunningwithScissors, but a different list!
- 2020: Finalize my 3-stone OEC e-ring (reset in the works)
- 2020: 30th bday present - found my dream moonstone ring (done)
- 2021: Set my ~2.5c blue sapphire RHR - think I want something like this setting (platinum), but who knows what I will want tomorrow (maybe with a stacking band?)
- 2021-2022: ~1tcw diamond studs, love this setting...ideal cut or OEC...I go back and forth
2022 onwards: Not "core", potentially this order...and subject to change
- Recut my original e-ring diamond and set it in a soli pendant
- Antique asscher with french cuts like this delicious ring from Lang
- Ruby or red spinel ring, in love this moi et toi, either an AVC / OMC
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HI:
I am experiencing a jewellery mind meld.
cheers--Sharon
We'd love to hear about it if you want to share.