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#JOTW HPD's Queen Pari - 2.31 Q-VVS2 CBI

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Until now, all 4 of my CBI diamonds were F in color. Prior to that, my e-ring of 20+ years was a 3.01 F-SI1 pear (still have this ring).

Saw a Q colored CBI that piqued my interest and thought why don't I do something out of the box and buy a warm colored diamond. While I was at it, why not do my first halo too. The resulting custom designed ring was cast by the same shop that casts for Harry Winston, and finished by Wink's bench with superior polish.

The ring has a 18k gold shank and a platinum halo.

First up, Jamie's glamour shots.

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Here is Wink's video
http://handshake2.jivesystems.com/videos/ux9tucx4tq?tag=121083
 

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After I received the ring today, we looked all over the house trying to find a white wall so that we could accurately photograph my new ring. We settled on plotter paper that was a nice neutral white. These photos taken with Samsung phones

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:kiss2::kiss2::kiss2: dreamy!
 

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Stunning Q!:love: And that setting is gorgeous.:love:
 

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Blimey! This could actually almost make me weep!!

I can honestly say, hand on heart, it is my favourite of your pieces & my favourite halo design ever :love:

I wanted to do something a bit different as I didn't want the halo to look like a ering. Thank you for your kind words @Alex T
 

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It certainly is different - I have been back twice to look at it again since you posted! I am in awe & envy. I love anything floral looking & yours is captivating. The hint of the diamond is just stunning. It wouldn't look the same with a F colour.
 

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So beautiful!!!:love: I am shocked how yellow your Q looks! Is there any yellow gold around or under that stone at all other than the shank???

Your pictures are so good I thought you might have a light box!

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No, just the shank and white plotter paper. And even then the phone can't do an accurate capture because the paper is supposed to be white.

Jamie also took a photo of the bottom that is fully accessible for easy cleaning. The diamond is just suspended from the halo as shown in the 2nd photo from the top of the thread.

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@diamondseeker2006

No, just the shank and white plotter paper. And even then the phone can't do an accurate capture because the paper is supposed to be white.

Jamie also took a photo of the bottom that is fully accessible for easy cleaning. The diamond is just suspended from the halo as shown in the 2nd photo from the top of the thread.

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BEE U TEE FULL!!!:love::love:

Your Q is out of this world!!!!! I love how it looks like a soft bright sunflower is some lights and in others it's soft cream!! You have a sparkling scintillating chameleon!

Your halo with the yellow gold just perfection!
Enjoy that beauty!!!
 

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Goodness gracious! What a gorgeous suite of diamond rings! I don't know which one I love the best. They're all so divine! Enjoy!
 

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As expected, the diamond went dark in the sunlight, but super ideal cut diamonds do this.

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In the shade dispersion is still seen.

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The stone is nothing short of spectacular!! That color :love:. I'm in awe of what a lovely warm color it is. What a perfectly beautifully unique halo to compliment her and as always I'm a huge fan of the yellow gold shank :roll2:.
 

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Oh it's gorgeous!! I love the shape of the halo. :love:
 

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Oh it's gorgeous!! I love the shape of the halo. :love:

Thank you. I wanted to make it a "cocktail" ring to wear on cruises or when I perform on stage. Had never done a halo before so I was a little nervous about it.
 

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The stone is nothing short of spectacular!! That color :love:. I'm in awe of what a lovely warm color it is. What a perfectly beautifully unique halo to compliment her and as always I'm a huge fan of the yellow gold shank :roll2:.

You know it is pretty cool that it is a super ideal cut diamond with some warmth to it at a very reasonable price.

If I ever win the lottery, I would ask @Paul-Antwerp to source some fancy yellow intense rough to cut me a FIY CBI to match the bracelet that he and Lieve sourced for me.
 
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