Julia Kay Taylor + Gene''s Grossular Asscher = Sunshine On My Hand!!!

[LaurenThePartier]

Whole hand shot.

 

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And, that''s it for now!

 

[packrat]

Lauren, it''s AMAZING!! Mercy, it''s so beautiful!!

 

[innerkitten]

Pretty. I love the color of the stone with that gold!

 

[gemgirl]

Lauren, that came out gorgeous. It''s warm, buttery and beautiful.

I am SO sorry for the loss of your friend and for what your girlfriend has to go through, trying to make sense of something that makes no sense. You''re a good friend for being there for her in her hour of need. Some people would run from that degree of sadness. Bless you.

 

[loriken214]

Lauren, I''m SO sorry for the loss of your dear friend.

Julia is wonderful! Your new ring is SO BEAUTIFUL!

Lori

 

[tsavvy]

Your latest asscher ring is gorgeous -- it does look like sunshine

Also, I''m really sorry to hear about the loss of your good friend. You are kind to be such source of support for his wife - my thoughts are with both of you.

 

[icekid]

lauren, it turned out beautifully! Love your ever-growing asscher collection

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Packrat - thank you! I''m really loving how the stone and the gold blend in a somewhat architectural mish-mash. The steps of the asscher, the curves of the split shank.

Innerkitten - appreciate your kind words. I liked the pics that originally came from Julai, but I didn''t fall in love with it immediately, and honestly, I can''t do this ring justice with pics. It''s one of those rings that totally sings in person, and no amount of pictures will capture what I really see.

Gemgirl - thank you so much for your lovely words.

Lori - thank you, hun! I was so happy to read your update on Ken yesterday. So glad he''s feeling a bit better, and continued prayers for healing go out to him. You are one heck of an amazing wife.

Tsavvy - thank you, my dear! I absolutely drool every time I see your avatar when you post. Just - YUM! Love that ring!

Icekid - Thank you! I hate to say it, but I think I''m done with my asscher collection for now. Unless I see a perfect Tsavorite asscher or Pad asscher, I think I have the full range of the rainbow if I include my mixed step cut gemstones like my spess and my peridot.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Man, you are seriously wearing me down, I may have to get an asscher one of these days...

It''s GORGEOUS!

 

[pierreone]

I''m a bit late to this thread, but your ring is beautiful! You have a great collection.

 

[whitby_2773]

lauren - seriously - your posts should come with a warning!

love this one - and - it''s a small thing - but i love the gold band you''ve been wearing with it also. so pretty.

i''m in awe of your collection. they''re all gorgeous, lauren.

btw - it was interesting seeing you try to capture the true color of the stone. some really are like that, arent they? so chameleon-ish, so complex in their color - it''s just impossible to capture it. would love to see this one irl.

beautiful addition.

 

[Gailey]

I''mj late too, but I do think your ring is stunning Lauren.

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.

 

[rosetta]

great ring lauren.

tragic news about your friend, i''m so very sorry.

 

[princessplease]

Wow, what a beautiful ring, and such an amazing gesture of Julia to send the necklace. I am sorry for the loss of your friend.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

MakingTheGrade - eventually I will convert you.

Meanwhile, your tanzanite av has done a total number on me! Love it!

Pierreone - thank you! Your puppy in your av is too cute! How''s the sapphire anniversary ring these days?

Whitby - thank you, love! I wear the band when I want to wear this as a replacement wedding set, but I''ve been wearing it pretty much dailiy on my right hand. It really is my new favourite piece.

Gailey - thank you for your kind words and condolences.

Rosetta - much appreciated.

Princessplease - many thanks!

 

[beaujolais]

Really pretty, Lauren ! Elegant.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

This ring is a great addition to your lovely collection.

cheers--Sharon

 

[StonieGrl]

That is indeed sunshine on your hand, just beautiful. Looks wonderful one your hand, excellent proportions.

Very sorry to read of the loss of your friend. The pic of them, they look like they were a very happy couple.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Thank you so much, Sonomacounty, Sharon, and StonieGirl!

More pics hopefully this weekend! I''m not getting home from the office/gym early enough to catch the grossular outside in the sun these days.

 

[brandy_z28]

That is so beautiful LTP!

I am very deeply sorry for your loss.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 1/20/2010 5:58:58 PM
Author: brandy_z28
That is so beautiful LTP!

I am very deeply sorry for your loss.

Thank you, Brandy!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Took some more pics today because it''s 75 and beautiful in Dallas!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Steps! This is why I love asschers!

 

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With the original inspiration.

 

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Yellows.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Bezeled asschers.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

All asschers.