It''s here!!! Only 5ish more weeks to completion

[misspinky]

My Richard Homer pink tourmaline arrived today and it is even prettier in person! I took it straight to my jeweler so he could design the setting and (like a dummy) didn''t take any pictures of it before I dropped it off.

I *promise* I''ll take some pics when I go in to approve the designs for the setting.

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 7/16/2008 5:56:29 PM
Author:misspinky
My Richard Homer pink tourmaline arrived today and it is even prettier in person! I took it straight to my jeweler so he could design the setting and (like a dummy) didn''t take any pictures of it before I dropped it off.

I *promise* I''ll take some pics when I go in to approve the designs for the setting.

*ahem* *ahem* *ahem*

So, like, how long do we have to wait now????

 

[misspinky]

Date: 7/16/2008 6:11:31 PM
Author: LostSapphire

Date: 7/16/2008 5:56:29 PM

Author:misspinky

My Richard Homer pink tourmaline arrived today and it is even prettier in person! I took it straight to my jeweler so he could design the setting and (like a dummy) didn''t take any pictures of it before I dropped it off.


I *promise* I''ll take some pics when I go in to approve the designs for the setting.

*ahem* *ahem* *ahem*


So, like, how long do we have to wait now????

He said the setting sketches should be done no later than Monday so 5 days tops. Otherwise I''m going back there and demanding to have it back for 2 minutes for a photo session.

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 7/16/2008 6:21:29 PM
Author: misspinky

Date: 7/16/2008 6:11:31 PM
Author: LostSapphire

Date: 7/16/2008 5:56:29 PM

Author:misspinky

My Richard Homer pink tourmaline arrived today and it is even prettier in person! I took it straight to my jeweler so he could design the setting and (like a dummy) didn''t take any pictures of it before I dropped it off.


I *promise* I''ll take some pics when I go in to approve the designs for the setting.

*ahem* *ahem* *ahem*


So, like, how long do we have to wait now????

He said the setting sketches should be done no later than Monday so 5 days tops. Otherwise I''m going back there and demanding to have it back for 2 minutes for a photo session.

I''m surprised you haven''t done that already! You realize this is almost an infraction that could get you kicked out of PS, don''t you??? tee hee hee

 

[LostSapphire]

Any pics from Richard? On his website?
C''mon....

 

[omieluv]

How exciting!! Do you have any stats for us on the stone? Did you work with Richard directly or go through another source? I worked with Wink to source an aquamarine via Richard. You will have to post pictures ASAP!

 

[misspinky]

Date: 7/16/2008 6:34:37 PM
Author: LostSapphire
Any pics from Richard? On his website?

C''mon....

Stats (as written on the card he sent with the gem):
Gem: Pink Tourmaline
Weight: 2.25ct
Shape: Square Emerald
Design: Concave Brilliant
Meas.: 7.4x7.4x5.9
Source: Nigeria


Here''s the pic that Richard sent me

 

[misspinky]

Date: 7/16/2008 6:34:08 PM
Author: LostSapphire

Date: 7/16/2008 6:21:29 PM

Author: misspinky

Date: 7/16/2008 6:11:31 PM

Author: LostSapphire

Date: 7/16/2008 5:56:29 PM


Author:misspinky


My Richard Homer pink tourmaline arrived today and it is even prettier in person! I took it straight to my jeweler so he could design the setting and (like a dummy) didn''t take any pictures of it before I dropped it off.



I *promise* I''ll take some pics when I go in to approve the designs for the setting.

*ahem* *ahem* *ahem*



So, like, how long do we have to wait now????

He said the setting sketches should be done no later than Monday so 5 days tops. Otherwise I''m going back there and demanding to have it back for 2 minutes for a photo session.

I''m surprised you haven''t done that already! You realize this is almost an infraction that could get you kicked out of PS, don''t you??? tee hee hee

And I thought about going back to take a pic, but by that time they were closed

 

[swingirl]

Oh, that''s beautiful. The pink is a glorious color!! Lucky girl!

 

[misspinky]

Date: 7/16/2008 6:37:30 PM
Author: omieluv
How exciting!! Do you have any stats for us on the stone? Did you work with Richard directly or go through another source? I worked with Wink to source an aquamarine via Richard. You will have to post pictures ASAP!

omieluv--I worked directly through Richard and can''t speak highly enough about my experience with him. I had a very specific shade of pink in mind and he was so patient , sending me picture after picture of sapphires, spinels, and tourmalines until we finally found the perfect shade.

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 7/16/2008 6:45:44 PM
Author: misspinky

Date: 7/16/2008 6:34:37 PM
Author: LostSapphire
Any pics from Richard? On his website?

C''mon....

Stats (as written on the card he sent with the gem):
Gem: Pink Tourmaline
Weight: 2.25ct
Shape: Square Emerald
Design: Concave Brilliant
Meas.: 7.4x7.4x5.9
Source: Nigeria


Here''s the pic that Richard sent me

BEAUTIFUL! Now we can all relax!

Thank you for the picture!

 

[Linda W]

Oh that stone is gorgeous. I love that shade of pink. Excellent choice

 

[Fly Girl]

Beautiful pink stone. And, I know the cut is perfection!

 

[misspinky]

My jeweler was nice enough to email me a copy of the sketch his benchman did for my ring setting. Here it is.....

 

[Harriet]

Waiting patiently ...

 

[misspinky]

Went to the jeweler and had a quick photosession. Pics didn''t turn out really great, but here they are...

 

[omieluv]

OMG, that stone is...is...is..., for lack of a better word...Fabulous!! I cannot wait until it is set in that fantastic setting your jeweler sketched for you!!!

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 7/23/2008 6:53:53 PM
Author: misspinky
Went to the jeweler and had a quick photosession. Pics didn''t turn out really great, but here they are...

YAY!!!

SO pretty

Thanks, that will hold us off for a *little while*

LS

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Holy smokes - I''m in love with this stone, and it''s going to be amazing in that setting! Five weeks is a LONG time, though!

 

[MoonWater]

wow, that''s pretty!

 

[misspinky]

Date: 7/23/2008 8:24:41 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Holy smokes - I''m in love with this stone, and it''s going to be amazing in that setting! Five weeks is a LONG time, though!

I know! It seems like forever! Luckily, when I went in today he said they weren''t as busy as usual and should have it done in 3ish weeks.

 

[Miranda]

Oh wow! What a great stone. It will be even more gorgeous in that setting!

 

[cushioncutnut]

It looks like a pink diamond and I bet once you set it, many will believe that it IS a pink diamond! Just beautiful!

 

[icekid]

That is going to be such a great ring. Love that color

3 weeks is not bad at all; here''s to hoping they go by quickly

 

[Catmom]

Ooooo, the stone is simply gorgeous and the setting looks wonderful! I can''t wait to see the final ring!!

 

[omieluv]

Date: 7/23/2008 8:45:53 PM
Author: misspinky

...when I went in today he said they weren''t as busy as usual and should have it done in 3ish weeks.

Hey, that is much better than 5 weeks. Let''s keep our fingers crossed that it will be even sooner!!

 

[misspinky]

Thank you all for your nice comments! I''ll keep my fingers crossed that it takes less than 3 weeks and I''ll be sure to post pictures as soon as it''s in my possession

 

[Kaleigh]

What a fabulous stone, such a gorgeous pink color. I love the sketches of the setting, it will be stunning!!! Hoping the weeks fly by for you!!!!

 

[onvacation]

I love the way it seems to give a rosy tint to your entire hand! It just brightens it up, even in the holder ring.

Can''t wait to see the final ring! Congrats, misspinky!

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 7/24/2008 8:24:49 PM
Author: misspinky
Thank you all for your nice comments! I''ll keep my fingers crossed that it takes less than 3 weeks and I''ll be sure to post pictures as soon as it''s in my possession

hmmmmm.....let''s break it down so we can handle the stress:

3 weeks? What''s that, 21 sleeps?

I''ll mark off the countdown if you will too?!

LS