my 3 carat GIA Triple Ex F VS2 stone and earrings

[anchor31]

Wow.

Amazing set!

 

[Dee*Jay]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

 

[DMBsGirl]

big and beautiful!

 

[NYCsparkle]

i didn''t even see the ring!!!

i love simple solitare settings on a huge rock.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Please tell me you are not sending that diamond back! What could be more perfect?! I can''t imagine a stone larger than that on a size 4 finger, and F VS2??? Wow! That is a terrific combination!!!

 

[risingsun]

I just fell over...wow

 

[Linda W]

OMG beautiful ring and earrings. Love them.

Linda

 

[CareBear]

I love the ring, especially the setting!! Where did you find the setting?
It looks a lot like this one https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/share-the-pictures-of-my-rings-and-signed-pieces.40841/
That 3ct rock is VERY drool worth!!!

 

[iheartscience]

Wow LienTN, your ring is ridiculously beautiful. And those earrings look like something you''d see on the red carpet at a movie premiere-they''re dazzling! Are you *sure* you''re not a tai tai (probably spelling/getting that wrong!)?!

Truly stunning, both of them. And I have to say that the simple setting looks perfect-that big, beautiful diamond really takes center stage! Not that I''d mind seeing it in a pave setting, either!

 

[Gothgrrl]

You can''t return that diamond?! It is just a great size, color and clarity. Wow.....I want one.....

 

[Phoenix]

Many thanks, Skippy, MrsS, Kohdy, Firegoddess, Harriet, Kcoursolle, Anchor.

. You''re all too kind.

MrsS, I am going to start another post on the re-setting. I do so need all the help from fellow PS''ers. I am hopeless... just cannot decide....

 

[Harriet]

I guess you don''t need to see my ring now.

 

[Phoenix]

Thank you so much, DJ, DMB, NYCSparkle, DS, RisingSun, Linda, Carebear, thing2of2, Gothgrrl.

thing2of2, yes, those earrings are amazingly blingy!! I can only wear them for special events. And your spelling is perfect!

. I wish I was a tai tai!

. I still have to earn my keep

.

Carebear, the setting is just a very simple setting which was done for me by a local jewellery store. It is only meant to be temporary. I don''t know if you can see from the pics, but the prongs have kind of worn off already and have started to look yellow (meant to be WG). It is a little too thin and too fragile too. Thanks for your compliment, though I personally don''t think the setting is worthy of the stone. I guess it''s hard to see it in the pics, IRL it does not look so good.

.

DS and Gothgrrl, I am really tempted to return it and upgrade to a larger stone. It probably won''t happen for another few years anyway. I do so enjoy wearing this one for the time being, but I am a bit diamond mad

. I''ve tried on a few 4-5 caraters and each time, they took my breath away. Hopefully, fellow PS''ers can understand this (??).

..

Anyway, more photos coming. The ones I''ve sent to Irina (which I took myself) are not so good - you can''t really see the sharp arrows and the amazing sparkle that this baby gives out. I am going to ask DH to try and take some more for me, hopefully they be a bit better.

 

[Phoenix]

No, Harriet, on the contrary, I am dying to see your beautiful ACA!!!

Mine, although is supposed to be GIA triple Ex, is cut a little bit deep (depth of I think 62.3 - I can't remember exactly, the cert is in the safety deposit box at the bank). This is one of the reasons why Iv'e wanted to return the stone. But is sooooo hard to find that "perfect" one...(kind of like finding the perfect soul-mate, which I am glad to say I have

).

My stone is amazingly sparkling, despite that depth, but I can't help but think that ACA's have got to be much more superior.

Anyway, I've really been looking forward to meeting you. The ACA will just be the icing on the cake!

 

[Harriet]

Is this the HK stone? I''ll be back from the 17th to 28th of August. Btw, come help me with the jackets.

 

[Phoenix]

Yes, it is, Harriet. I should be around at that time.

Going over there right now....

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 4/20/2007 8:37:17 AM
Author: lienTN
No, Harriet, on the contrary, I am dying to see your beautiful ACA!!!

Mine, although is supposed to be GIA triple Ex, is cut a little bit deep (depth of I think 62.3 - I can''t remember exactly, the cert is in the safety deposit box at the bank). This is one of the reasons why Iv''e wanted to return the stone. But is sooooo hard to find that ''perfect'' one...(kind of like finding the perfect soul-mate, which I am glad to say I have

).

My stone is amazingly sparkling, despite that depth, but I can''t help but think that ACA''s have got to be much more superior.

Anyway, I''ve really been looking forward to meeting you. The ACA will just be the icing on the cake!

This diamond is ideal cut, right? Then it is not too deep. I am thinking ideal cut can be 62.3% in depth, and that is not deep. It is ideal. It makes me a little crazy when I see people refer to that measurement as deep, because how can it be too deep if it is ideal???? It is in the perfect range. I think you got a fabulous stone! Appreciate it and don''t feel that it is inadequate because it is a great stone and certainly not inferior to an ACA.

 

[Phoenix]

DS, thank you for your kind and reassuring words. I am not sure if it's "ideal" cut. I heard from/ read somewhere (not sure where) that it is a little too deep. I'll tell this you though, it sparkles like there is no tomorrow. I find myself mesmerised by it constantly

. I've compared it to Lazarre (not sure of spelling??), HOF and Destinee and it certainly does not look inferior, at least not to my eyes. Still would love to see an ACA in person. The pics of the ACAs on this forum just make me droooolllll.....

 

[3hearts]

more pics, more pics, please

 

[UCLABelle]

First, really pretty earrings. I must admit, they are not really my style, but I would snatch them in a heart beat VERY BLINGY!

AND FOR THAT ROCK..................NO WORDS CAN SPEAK OF THAT BEAUTY!.....

 

[sarahthewarrior]

That rock is HUGE! Congrats!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Lovely pieces!! Wear them in health.

cheers--Sharon

 

[hlmr]

Your stone is exquisite but my heart belongs to those earrings......they are truly spectacular!

 

[lumpkin]

Wow, Lien, that''s gorgeous. And HUGE!!! It looks very nice on your finger.

 

[Rock Candy]

I don''t know how I missed this! WOWWEEEE!!!! I love those gorgeous, blingy earrings & that HUGE colorless rock!!! You''ve definitely got some good taste! Enjoy them!

 

[aljdewey]

Stunning! Nice that you''ve decided to stick with it for a while.

 

[pricescope]

some new photos

 

[pricescope]

collage

 

[Jewels]

Your ring is HUGE and sparkles like crazy. I hope you find a new setting for your ring soon, can''t wait to see your stone in a killer setting.

I love your earrings too.

 

[kathleen]

Oh my goodness, it is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! Have you posted the specs on it? I couldn''t find them anywhere. And which vendor did you purchase it from? I''d be first in line to buy it if you returned it!!