Introducing my new Leon...

[decodelighted]

There aren''t enough words in my head for how *** **** pretty that ring is.

 

[sugarplum]

beeaauutiful!!

 

[vc10um]

W

W. I would not be able to drive wearing that gorgeous piece of bling...I''d be staring at it instead of the road!!!

She''s beautiful, and you wear her quite well...congrats!

 

[geckodani]

Helllooooo beautiful! It''s gorgeous!

 

[Bliss]

No words are needed. Just:

 

[Phoenix]

Very beautiful

. Congratulations, Diamondnut!

Can''t wait to see what you decide to do with your 2.5ct stone.

 

[joflier]

Your ring is just amazing!!! What a beautiful stone!

 

[Laila619]

Very pretty! I like it better than the one with the thinner shank as well.

 

[tlh]

holy MOLEY! that is GORGEOUS! What a piece of art Leon created! YUMMY... eagerly waiting for the 2.5 reset!

 

[sphenequeen]

VERY nice!

 

[Beacon]

Gorgeous in every way!!!

 

[AprilBaby]

L

VE IT!

 

[Kelli]

YOWZA!!! It''s stunning!

 

[diamondnut]

Date: 10/26/2009 12:33:54 AM
Author: dreamer_dachsie
I love it and totally agree with your assessment of this setting compared to your previous.


I was curious and looked back at your previous threads and I wonder how you feel about the color and the size now that you have it on your hand... to me it is stunning but I wondered what you thought now

Hi Dreamer!

I find I second guess myself on the size much much more than the color. In fact, I'm quite happy with the color (or lack of : ) In broad daylight, it's as white as can be. When I'm indoors and compare it side by side with my E color stone, I think I see a tinge more warmth but it's inconsistent (i.e. when the H stone is on the left, it appears warmer than the E stone but when I switch their positions, the E stone appears warmer which leads me to think that their positioning relative to the lighting is the cause.) Or perhaps I'm not as color sensitive as I thought! So in conclusion, whatever warmth there might be is not discernable enough to me for it to bother me. However, having said that, there is still the psychological aspect so even though I may not be able to readily see the color, in my mind I know it's an H stone and I probably would not have gone for it if I didn't already have an E stone.

As for the size, well let's just say DSS!!! I know, I know, I've been warned and I should've heeded everyone's advice (you're right Phoenix!!). But I think it's actually better that I upgrade in baby steps. Gives me something to look forward to!! So my plan is to have this for a few years and when I turn 40 (it's gonna be a looooooong 5 years!), perhaps a 4+ carat : ) Thank goodness for awesome upgrade policies...it's actually one of the main reasons I was finally able to make a decision on this stone. I agonized over it but then realized 'hey, it doesn't have to be permanent if i change my mind later on'. And the rest is history!

All in all, I'm thrilled with my new ring and despite an occasional bout of DSS, I think it's the perfect size for where I am in my life now.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 10/27/2009 8:16:57 AM
Author: diamondnut

Date: 10/26/2009 12:33:54 AM
Author: dreamer_dachsie
I love it and totally agree with your assessment of this setting compared to your previous.


I was curious and looked back at your previous threads and I wonder how you feel about the color and the size now that you have it on your hand... to me it is stunning but I wondered what you thought now

Hi Dreamer!

I find I second guess myself on the size much much more than the color. In fact, I'm quite happy with the color (or lack of : ) In broad daylight, it's as white as can be. When I'm indoors and compare it side by side with my E color stone, I think I see a tinge more warmth but it's inconsistent (i.e. when the H stone is on the left, it appears warmer than the E stone but when I switch their positions, the E stone appears warmer which leads me to think that their positioning relative to the lighting is the cause.) Or perhaps I'm not as color sensitive as I thought! So in conclusion, whatever warmth there might be is not discernable enough to me for it to bother me. However, having said that, there is still the psychological aspect so even though I may not be able to readily see the color, in my mind I know it's an H stone and I probably would not have gone for it if I didn't already have an E stone.

As for the size, well let's just say DSS!!! I know, I know, I've been warned and I should've heeded everyone's advice (you're right Phoenix!!). But I think it's actually better that I upgrade in baby steps. Gives me something to look forward to!! So my plan is to have this for a few years and when I turn 40 (it's gonna be a looooooong 5 years!), perhaps a 4+ carat : ) Thank goodness for awesome upgrade policies...it's actually one of the main reasons I was finally able to make a decision on this stone. I agonized over it but then realized 'hey, it doesn't have to be permanent if i change my mind later on'. And the rest is history!

All in all, I'm thrilled with my new ring and despite an occasional bout of DSS, I think it's the perfect size for where I am in my life now.

YAY for upgrade polcies!!

I must say I didn't know you were only 35

. Good on you for having these gorgeous and BIG beauties!!

I look forward to seeing a 4ct plus on you on yr 40th!!

 

[diamondnut]

Date: 10/27/2009 9:51:47 AM
Author: Phoenix

YAY for upgrade polcies!!

I must say I didn''t know you were only 35

. Good on you for having these gorgeous and BIG beauties!!

I look forward to seeing a 4ct plus on you on yr 40th!!

Ha! I may sound older but apparently I look much younger...my sister''s colleague said I look about 12 when she saw a photo of me (I wasn''t sure how to feel about that! 12?!?!?)!

 

[Luckyeshe]

GORGEOUS!!!! She looks great on you!!!

 

[KittyBling]

i will confess i''ve drooled over ur previous set many times but this one... OMG it is simply fabulous! it looks so perfect and beautiful. if that was on my finger i''d spend most of the day gazing at my hand

as soon as i opened this thread i went straight to the pics and when i read ur post i was surprised to see that the wedding band isn''t by Leon. it matches so perfectly i wouldn''t have know had u not mentioned it.

 

[butterfly 17]

It''s beautiful! congrats!

 

[Amethyste]

What a GORGEOUS STONE and SETTING!!

 

[LisaLondon]

absolutely spectacular. Leon''s work is so amazing. I wish you well to wear it!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

I am just in awe....absolutely stunning!

 

[Bjedifish]

Oh my goodness gracious! Its FANTASTIC!!!!!!

 

[frankiextah]

OMG! i just saw this! i''m really flattered that the photo got passed around! totally ok to use!

btw i am starting a new thread right now concerning my setting (!)... do go in and read if you guys have some time...

 

[kenny]

That''s a killer diamond and killer ring.

Congratulations!!!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Congratulations !!!!!! Your new ring is breathtaking!!!

 

[mitsui4]

nice combi