My alexandrite lotus is DONE!!!

[jstarfireb]

...and it''s simply breathtaking:

Etsy listing

The two-tone gold turned out to be a wonderful choice. Now I just have to wait for shipping...can''t wait until it''s finally on my finger!

 

[D&T]

oh man, that looks great, the two tone looks incredible. I''m glad you went with the all white on the tapered shoulder look, its seamless.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

YAY! Can I come visit it when it gets here? I've never seen a real alexandrite in person!

It turned out SO gorgeous! Now I want a two tone lotus!

 

[kas baby]

ah!!! the lotus setting is soooo gorgeous... I agree, the two-tone is luscious

 

[Catmom]

I really like the two-toned look and it looks great in that setting!!

 

[princessplease]

Even better than I anticipated!!!!!!

 

[Indylady]

Just gorgeous and soo delicate! I can''t wait to see handshots!

 

[chrono]

She set it quite low in the setting and the profile looks very nice, as though it’s wearing a little ruffle. I can’t wait to see your pictures.

 

[jstarfireb]

Thanks to all of you! I''m sooo excited...I keep going back to the listing to stare at it. It looks so regal!

D&T, Catmom, and kas baby - yeah, I''m really happy with the gold colors too!

MTG - of course; we''ll need to do a lotus photo shoot!

Princessplease - me too! Sally always exceeds my expectations!

szh07 - I know, it''s teeny tiny! I hope my finger doesn''t overpower it.

Chrono - I''m really pleased with how low it''s set! I like my rings set really low, but I didn''t tell Sally this (figured I''d let her work her artistry without my hindrance). I''m so glad it turned out this nicely!

 

[chrono]

I’m klutzy too so I have to have all my gems set very low.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Ah the link won''t work for me! So I can''t wait to see your photos.

 

[jstarfireb]

Well, then I can just post Sally''s photos here!

 

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[jstarfireb]

Last one until I get it! This is the color under incandescent lighting; the others were outdoors on an overcast day. Sally says it's more green than blue/teal when it's sunny.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

That turned out really nice, can''t wait to see real life pics.

 

[Arcadian]

GORGEOUS!

-A

 

[simplysplendid]

It is very very pretty!

 

[icekid]

It''s beautiful jstar! Hope the mail comes quickly

 

[jstarfireb]

Thanks Ltlfirecracker, Arcadian, simplysplendid, and icekid!

BTW, icekid, I''m going to Baltimore next weekend for my friend''s wedding...there won''t be time to escape for a meetup (I''m in the bridal party), but I''ll be thinking of you!

 

[marcy]

Very pretty.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Thanks for posting those photos. It is just hypnotic! It really draws the viewer''s attention. GREAT stone and setting!

I wonder if anyone at the wedding will know what kind of ring you are wearing???

 

[T L]

Very pretty!

 

[Linda W]

That is really beautiful, I love the color change in an alex and yours is truly gorgeous. Please post a lot of pictures when you receive it.

 

[Lovinggems]

Beautiful ring, so delicate looking and I love the two tone idea!

 

[jstarfireb]

Aww, Sally is so nice! She upgraded the shipping to Express at the regular shipping price because I was her 200th customer!

I asked her to take some profile shots before sending it off...

 

[jstarfireb]

I can''t wait! Faster shipping...yay!

And thank you, marcyc, Stone Hunter, tourmaline_lover, Linda W, and Lovinggems! Stone Hunter, I don''t think it will be here in time for my friend''s wedding (being sent out today and has a 4-5 business day transit time)...if only!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

We''ll need to organize a viewing when it gets here! So excited for you Jstar, you won''t be disappointed!

 

[kas baby]

awww, how sweet of Sally! still definately worth the wait though