Tonks
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So, I just went into a local jeweler to have Emma sized...and the bench declined. Said they wouldn’t work on her because the risk was too great because of all the old cuts. What on earth?!? Have you ever heard of such a thing?
My initial reaction is that clearly I was in he wrong place.
My initial reaction is that clearly I was in he wrong place.
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I am glad the jeweler declined to work on it, rather than attempt it and do damage. I wish all jewelers would be so forthright! All it takes is for one bad experience to make you appreciate it. I had one, with what I would have classified as a very good bench. Oh well. I hope you find someone to fix it for you, if not, I would consider talking to David Klass. I would trust him.
Tonks, the ring is absolutely wonderful. I am so glad you are wearing it and have such a lovely piece to remind you of your grandmother whenever you see it on your finger. That is special indeed.
Tonks, the ring is absolutely wonderful. I am so glad you are wearing it and have such a lovely piece to remind you of your grandmother whenever you see it on your finger. That is special indeed.
Tonks
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Fortunately she’s in good shape—I just wanted to have her sized up a smidge to make it comfortable to wear her on my middle finger. I may try a place in town that does a lot of estate and antique pieces. If they aren’t comfortable sizing her, then I will reassess.
I hate that you had a bad experience. Hearing it makes me glad this bench turned me down, even if it was a simple sizing!
Thanks for your kind words.
Love her just the way she is...wear her in health and blingy happiness.
Tonks
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I thought *really* hard about making it a pendant. If I were going to change anything, that would probably be the direction I would take! Wearing her on my middle finger feels surprisingly comfortable, though, even if completely unorthodox. I still can’t get over what a difference it makes to try a ring on a different finger.
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I LOVE it on your middle finger! It looks like it belongs there. So glad you love it too. Looks beautiful on you.
bananabrains
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With that beautiful, unique ring that symbolizes the beautiful, unique woman I'm sure your grandma was, I wouldn't change a thing. It looks amazing on the middle finger, and I just love statement jewelry worn with every day clothes, it's awesome! And, we ladies need to dress up our other fingers too! Ring fingers shouldn't have all the fun... haha
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Wow! What a beautiful and unique piece to inherit from your beloved grandmother! Enjoy it in good health!
jamesallenrings
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What a beautiful and unique ring! Glad you found the perfect way to wear it!
Tonks
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That is really helpful to know. And I guess, one of the big downsides of a pendant—you can’t stare at it like you can a ring! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Tonks
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With that beautiful, unique ring that symbolizes the beautiful, unique woman I'm sure your grandma was, I wouldn't change a thing. It looks amazing on the middle finger, and I just love statement jewelry worn with every day clothes, it's awesome! And, we ladies need to dress up our other fingers too! Ring fingers shouldn't have all the fun... haha
Ooh, I love the eternity in your profile pic worn on your index finger! What a fantastic idea! I’m guessing you could see more diamonds that way....
My next project is an eternity and you have just made me think...
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STUNNING ring with a great history! Enjoy!
scoutfinch
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What an incredible as unique piece! I love everything about it! It’s beautiful as a middle finger ring and I wouldn’t change a thing about it. How special that it was your grandmothers. I inherited a gold coin ring of my mother’s that is about that diameter and I like wearing it on my middle finger!
Tonks
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Thank you! It is a really special piece. I wore it out this weekend and even on the middle finger it is blingy and big! The character of the old cuts is so fascinating. They look good in all kinds of light, but they *really* come to life in dim party lighting!
MrsKBP
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This ring is an antique that came to me as an inheritance on the death of my beloved grandmother last year. I have wonderful memories of her wearing it. The ring started off life as a watch cover. The ring shank was added later.
I’ve had it for some time but haven’t posted it until now for several reasons. For starters, I wasn’t sure I was going to keep it set this way. The stones have a lot of negative space, and I toyed with the idea of a re-set to push them closer together.
Size: I also liked the idea of making the overall diameter of the ring a bit smaller, as it seemed a bit much for anything other than cocktail wear. I thought about making it a pendant.
Also, due to age and wear, one of the stones on the outer octagonal frame is chipped significantly, and in most lights it shows as dark. I was toying with the idea of replacing it.
But then, one cold night this winter, my fingers were shrunk to the point that wearing this out on my ring finger felt insecure. So I flipped it over to my middle finger. And ta -dah! A whole new relationship with this ring began. For some reason, the diameter that felt too cocktailish on my ring finger is perfectly comfortable when worn on my middle finger, even in the middle of the day with jeans. (Why? I have no idea.)
And as I have worn it, I have grown to love the tiny imperfections that at first I thought to fix. The dark diamond on the frame seems almost like a beauty mark. The negative space between the stones allows me to really appreciate the different cuts.
Most importantly, it is a beautiful reminder of a lovely lady who was a great influence on my life.
There’s a fabulous Emma Watson quote that sums things up here: “There’s nothing interesting about looking perfect—you lose the point. You want what you’re wearing to say something about you, about who you are.”
I have decided to name the ring Emma. And to wear her and love her exactly as she is. (Though I do need to size her to make things more comfy for that middle finger).
Anyway—THE DETAILS.
1 emerald cut, .52, I, SI1
4 old mine cuts, each approximately .27 (4.3 mm), I-J, SI1 to SI2.
4 round brilliants, each approximately 2.3 mm, H-I, VS1.
Octagonal frame is bead set old European single cuts, H-J, VS1-SI1.
Estimated tcw from recent appraisal: 2.68
How GORGEOUS! Such a stunner and an even more wonderful reminder. Wear it with great sentiment and happiness.
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I had a great time visiting with Tonks and her jewelry this weekend! It was a real pleasure to see this incredible antique ring that was her grandmother's! It looks fabulous on her middle finger!
So glad you didn't reset this, Tonks!
So glad you didn't reset this, Tonks!
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I had a great time visiting with Tonks and her jewelry this weekend! It was a real pleasure to see this incredible antique ring that was her grandmother's! It looks fabulous on her middle finger!
So glad you didn't reset this, Tonks!
I love this ring @Tonks. Not only is it beautiful and elegant it also looks happy and fun.
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