Lookeee what I got!!!

[Tuckins1]

Holy smokes, I am so excited I can barely believe this is real. DH came across a posting for a ring for sale on one of his forums (which, oddly enough, is a GUN forum and not a jewelery forum!) It was listed as a 1 ct L-M VVS2 Old Mine Cut stone... setting included (which I don't much care for) for a VERY reasonable price. We went to see it ourselves and I was blown away!!!!

He had an independent appraisal done from a highly reputable, world renowned appraiser here in Birmingham. The stone has been in his family since 1910 and he didn't have any lab report to go with it... I won't tell you what we payed for it, but I will say that I almost feel like we stole it! I'm so excited to do something with it.... Here are some pics! (I'll try to get more later when the sun is up more)

 

[Tuckins1]

Few more. In my completely non-professional opinion, it looks a little bit more like an OEC than an OMC, but either way it's freakin gorgeous!!!!!

 

[ksmyheart]

yummy yummy! I love the warmer diamonds!

what do you think your going to do with it ? Whatever you do you better post some pics

 

[diamondringlover]

Wow very nice indeed, congrats, I know nothing about OMC and OEC, but my Mom has supposedly an OEC and this one does look similar, great find

 

[Tuckins1]

Thanks! It's actually my "baby present"... Baby isn't due till May, so I have some time. I was thinking about a pendant, but i'm in love with rings and this stone is screaming for some sort of antique-ish setting to show off the yummy warm color. Suggestions?

 

[gemgirl]

Oh Miss Tuckins, great find! It's so pretty. It may sound weird to other people, finding this diamond on a gun forum but I can identify because people call us every once in a while (from my husband's fishing forum), wanting to sell a diamond because they know I'm so into it. Congrats on the lucky find!

 

[sphenequeen]

nummers!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Beautiful!!! My vote is for either Van Craeynest or Singlestone for settings for old stones. Oh, and check with Erica Grace, too.

 

[Tuckins1]

Beautiful!!! My vote is for either Van Craeynest or Singlestone for settings for old stones. Oh, and check with Erica Grace, too.

Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[SparklyOEC]

Congratulations! It's gorgeous! I agree with you that it's most likely an OEC, not an OMC. I'm no expert for sure, but my OEC's facet pattern is very similar.

 

[slg47]

oh my gosh-beautiful! what a great find!

 

[AprilBaby]

Gorgeous! Nice hubby!

 

[oranges]

very beautiful!!!! I can't wait to see what you do with it!

 

[mary poppins]

Wowza, very pretty. Keep us posted regarding what you decide to do with it.

 

[tigian]

It's gorgeous and looks so sparkly clear! That's crazy that your DH found it on a completely unrelated forum. Great find! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

[kelpie]

It's so pretty! I love that hubby is hunting down jewels for you! I would even say it looks like a trans-euro or transitional cut. symmetry looks awesome!!!!

 

[Dreamer_D]

I also think it looks like a transitional cut!

And ditto singlestone and JBEG for the setting! YUMMO!

 

[catwalk82]

awesome!!

 

[legra]

Gorgeous! Congrats on the great find. Can't wait to see how it will be set.

 

[yssie]

Gorgeous!!


Ditto thinking it's a tranny, with the lgfs under the table

 

[Gothgrrl]

It's beautiful...do something in rose gold. I think that would look awesome.

 

[lknvrb4]

Beautiful!

 

[Tuckins1]

Thanks all! I'm going to take it to a few of my favorite jewelery stores around here to see what I could get for the gold... Maybe they will take it as a trade in and put it toward whatever setting I eventually get. I need to keep researching antique settings and see what I do/don't like. I looked at JBEG and there were some fantastic settings there. I really like the solitaire setting with the fleur-de-lis on the gallery!
ETA- got a few more pics yesterday before DH locked it away!

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

The diamond looks fantastic! I'm sure you'll find a perfect setting for it, have you found any contenders yet?

 

[Tuckins1]

I really like this setting... If not this exact one, then something similar.

(Scroll down to the fleur-de-lis setting)
http://jewelsbyericagrace.com/jbeg_signature_settings__custom_design

 

[marcy]

Very pretty.

 

[Tuckins1]

Just out of curiosity... How much would you expect to pay for a stone like this?
1 ct
L-M color
VVS2

I don't think you'd believe me if I told you what we got it for!

 

[Andelain]

OK, I want to know the name of that forum!

I love that ring. I even like the setting.

 

[Tuckins1]

OK, I want to know the name of that forum!

I love that ring. I even like the setting.

Lol... I think it's michigangunowners.org or .com or something... The stone is stunning. The setting isn't exactly my taste, but it's a lot of gold so i'll try to trade it in towards the cost of the new setting. (as soon as I decide what that setting will be!)

 

[Loves Vintage]

Tuckins, It's beautiful!!! Lucky you!! You might take a look at old world diamonds to see how comparable stones are priced. I don't see any listed as VVS2's. Here are some similar-ish ones:http://www.oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=2498&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=22 and http://www.oldworlddiamonds.com/inv_details.php?ID=542&SHAPE=EU&PAGE=21 And, then there's this lovely ring from JBEG, an M/VS2: http://jewelsbyericagrace.com/antique_vintage_and_reproduction_rings_page_2

Hmm, after comparing the the old world loose stones to the JBEG ring, seems the JBEG ring is a bargain!! I suspect you paid even less for your ring. Like I said, Lucky Girl!

I'm curious -- did the seller seem to think the setting was original? It doesn't look like a 1910 setting. Are there any markings or inscriptions?