#JOTW May I introduce Sophia (2.03ct M-VS1 OEC)

[RetroQT]

This is my first truly warm stone and I was so nervous, but oh “M” gee, y’all, she’s a stunner!!! I didn’t get to open her until tonight so if anyone is interested, I’ll try to get daylight shots this weekend. (Please excuse my dry hands. I was playing in the mud today. LOL!)

 

[CMN]

Beautiful! And of course we are interested in daylight shots. Tell us about ‘her’.

 

[RetroQT]

Beautiful! And of course we are interested in daylight shots. Tell us about ‘her’.

Here are the stats:
COLLECTION Vintage
ERA Art Deco
DATE circa 1930
METAL Platinum
STONE Diamond
STONE CARAT 2.03ct + 0.65ct
CLARITY VS1
CERTIFICATION GIA
DIMENSIONS 8.03mm x 8.17mm x 4.92mm
CUT Round
COLOR M

I fell in love with her style. Her shape reminds me of what I always called “cigar band” rings (which I now know is called bombe). And I have wanted one for a long time. I thought I needed my diamonds to be colorless, but I love her warmth. And she sparkles like crazy, even more than my AVC, which I didn’t think was possible.

I just took this sitting on my front porch:

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

There will be day pics, yes? Promise? I bet this stone is a sparkle bomb. I only want diamonds with real color to them, so this one is just up my alley.

 

[RetroQT]

There will be day pics, yes? Promise? I bet this stone is a sparkle bomb. I only want diamonds with real color to them, so this one is just up my alley.

I was soooo scared to get an M. But this thing is just beyond words. I get the appeal now, for sure. And she was more than half what I was about to pay on an H 2.5ct OEC. I’m so glad I didn’t get the other one. I’m just thrilled at getting to call her mine.

 

[nala]

She is sooo precious! I love art deco and this gorgeous fireball is right at home!!

 

[RetroQT]

She is sooo precious! I love art deco and this gorgeous fireball is right at home!!

Yes! I think Art Deco is my favorite as well.

 

[VRBeauty]

Oh my that’s gorgeous! I love (most) Art Deco settings, and they’re so appropriate for OEC’s. I wish you and Sophia many happy years together!

 

[RetroQT]

Okay, last one for now. Zoom through the loupe.

 

[RetroQT]

And a few quick morning light shots…

 

[Slickk]

I love her!! What a beautiful stone and the setting is just *chef’s kiss* gorgeous!! I love the presence it has on your hand!! Love!!

 

[RetroQT]

I love her!! What a beautiful stone and the setting is just *chef’s kiss* gorgeous!! I love the presence it has on your hand!! Love!!

Oh my! What an amazing compliment. Thank you so much! This made my morning for sure.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Beautiful and the setting really works for that diamond! Enjoy every sparkle!

 

[caolsen]

Gorgeous stone - love the lacey, ivory hues.

 

[Mreader]

Beautiful stone and the setting is TDF!

 

[MamaBee]

She’s so beautiful..The setting is perfect for her. I would be staring at her all day!

 

[Catmom]

She's beautiful! These lower colored OECs are just fabulous, aren't they?!

 

[lulu_ma]

Congratulations-she’s just lovely!

 

[tyty333]

She is beautiful! I love her setting!

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Gorgeous

 

[elle_71125]

She’s absolutely stunning!

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love everything about this. What a knockout!

 

[foxinsox]

Gorgeous! Love the facet pattern and the setting - they make one hell of a piece together.

 

[RetroQT]

Beautiful and the setting really works for that diamond! Enjoy every sparkle!

Thank you and I fully agree. I don’t think I could ever remove the stone from this setting. They are perfect together.

Gorgeous stone - love the lacey, ivory hues.

Thanks so much! I’m surprised at how much I’m enjoying the richness of a warmer stone.

Beautiful stone and the setting is TDF!

I appreciate that! And I agree. I love the setting too.

She’s so beautiful..The setting is perfect for her. I would be staring at her all day!

I was having withdrawals from her yesterday as I didn’t want to wear her while riding ATVs in the mud. LOL! I put her back on as soon as I could and the staring hasn’t stopped since.

 

[RetroQT]

She's beautiful! These lower colored OECs are just fabulous, aren't they?!

They really are. I’m soooo glad I took the plunge. So much *FIREBALL* for the buck, too!

Congratulations-she’s just lovely!

Aww, why thank you!

She is beautiful! I love her setting!

It’s the perfect combination, I think. Definitely showcases her so well.

Gorgeous

Thanks so much!

 

[RetroQT]

She’s absolutely stunning!

Thanks, my dear!

Absolutely gorgeous! I love everything about this. What a knockout!

11/10 for me too! LOL!

Gorgeous! Love the facet pattern and the setting - they make one hell of a piece together.

Yes! I think she would be beautiful as a stand alone, but the setting just really compliments her so much. I wish I new more about it. I think there’s the remnants of a makers mark but it’s hard to make out.

 

[RetroQT]

Just did her glamour shots. (Emojis are not working for me so insert heart eyes here. LOL!)

 

[MamaBee]

Just did her glamour shots. (Emojis are not working for me so insert heart eyes here. LOL!)
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It’s such a beautiful diamond and setting..

 

[RetroQT]

It’s such a beautiful diamond and setting..

Thanks! I’m supposed to be working, but I am too distracted by her. Hahaha!

 

[caolsen]

Here are the stats:
COLLECTION Vintage
ERA Art Deco
DATE circa 1930
METAL Platinum
STONE Diamond
STONE CARAT 2.03ct + 0.65ct
CLARITY VS1
CERTIFICATION GIA
DIMENSIONS 8.03mm x 8.17mm x 4.92mm
CUT Round
COLOR M

I fell in love with her style. Her shape reminds me of what I always called “cigar band” rings (which I now know is called bombe). And I have wanted one for a long time. I thought I needed my diamonds to be colorless, but I love her warmth. And she sparkles like crazy, even more than my AVC, which I didn’t think was possible.

I just took this sitting on my front porch:

I love how settings back in the day had so much detail. Seems like so many people today consider 6 versus 4 prongs to be a detail. Congratulations!