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#TBT My Art Deco Reset - My Original Diamond!

Luxie

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Hello! Just wanted to share my new reset/ring! The diamond is the original diamond that DH proposed to me with 29 years ago, as he got down on one knee. The stone has been sitting in my jewelry box untouched for well over 20 years. After giving birth to my firstborn (she is now 22) which coincided with our five year anniversary at the time, DH bought me a 1.51ct round brilliant stone which I had worn every single day until we traded it in this past June toward my current 2.60ct RB which DH gave to me for my 50th birthday.

The stone is a .78ct round brilliant. 29 years ago the stone came with no paperwork so I have no idea on the specs. I do know it has some warmth and it does appear to be about a J in color and it has always been a real sparkler. I decided to bring this very sentimental stone out of the jewelry box and back to life so that I can wear it by having it reset into an antique replica Art Deco filigree setting with bezeled Halo, set in 18 karat white gold with fine millgrain detail. I am very pleased with how the ring turned out. The stone was originally set as a six prong Tiffany style solitaire - and now that it has been reset with a halo surrounding I can't believe the amount of finger coverage! I love it and will wear it every day as a right-hand ring. Some of the pictures are alongside my seven stone anniversary band which I wear on my left hand, but I will not be wearing them together. I only took pictures of them together just for fun as I wear my 2.60 round brilliant alongside the seven stone every day.

Thanks for letting me share!

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Luxie

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Luxie

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lorrissey

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That setting is gorgeous! I love all the details.
 

kefira

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It's beautiful! Who made the setting?
 

Luxie

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Thank you Lorrissey and kefira! In answer to your question kefira, the setting is an exact replica of an antique setting which was made by the designer/bench jeweler at Barsky Diamonds in Philadelphia, (which is also where DH purchased my 2.60 RB back in June).
 

diamondseeker2006

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Gosh, they did an excellent job! I have a similar size diamond from my mother and was hesitating on setting it into a ring because of the size, but it looks great in that setting! I love it! :love:
 

CDCsparkles

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Beautiful setting! Glad you were able to reuse your original diamond:)
 

Luxie

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diamondseeker2006|1353954095|3315774 said:
Gosh, they did an excellent job! I have a similar size diamond from my mother and was hesitating on setting it into a ring because of the size, but it looks great in that setting! I love it! :love:
Thank you diamondseeker! I had been debating between setting the stone into a pendant or a ring. I am more of a ring person! I love the amount of coverage the halo gave the 6 mm stone - with the halo including bezel it is approximately 12 mm.
 

Luxie

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CDCsparkles|1353954340|3315777 said:
Beautiful setting! Glad you were able to reuse your original diamond:)
Thank you! I only wish I had thought of doing this sooner!
 

AprilBaby

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What a beautiful, sentimental heirloom piece!
 

SB621

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Gorgeous!!! I love the detail on the shank!
 

GoldFish8

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Oh its SOOO beautiful!!! The setting makes the diamond look HUGE!!! I even like the way it looks with the seven stone :love:
 

Enerchi

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That is one AMAZING setting!! I love it! and the sentimental stone - that is so heartwarming :praise: I love your story and that ring is just such a perfect 'complete the circle' purchase - just beautiful!!

You have such young hands, too!
 

armywife13

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The setting is exquisite and your diamond looks amazing in it! Congratulations! :appl:
 

sapphirering

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Wow the ring turned out great. And it's wonderful that you kept the diamond that your DH proposed with and gave it such a beautiful setting.
 
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I am lovvvvving that shank!!!! It is a beauty!!!
 

Rosebloom

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Gorgeous!

I'd love to drool over a family bling picture if you have one handy... :)
 

Rhea

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Very nice setting! It looks great!
 

pandabee

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What a beautiful ring and a great way to reuse your original diamond!! Love love love the milgrain detail and everything else on the side.
 

MissGotRocks

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Beautiful ring with beautiful sentiment - it looks great!
 

missy

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It's just beautiful! I love everything about it!! The details on the ring are gorgeous and how lovely that it is the original diamond your dh proposed with 29 years ago!!!
Happy 50th birthday and happy 29 year anniversary!! Wear it in health and happiness!! :appl:
 

diamondseeker2006

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Luxie|1353955574|3315792 said:
diamondseeker2006|1353954095|3315774 said:
Gosh, they did an excellent job! I have a similar size diamond from my mother and was hesitating on setting it into a ring because of the size, but it looks great in that setting! I love it! :love:
Thank you diamondseeker! I had been debating between setting the stone into a pendant or a ring. I am more of a ring person! I love the amount of coverage the halo gave the 6 mm stone - with the halo including bezel it is approximately 12 mm.

The stone I have is 6mm, too! I have it in a simple pendant now and was debating about making it into a halo pendant. But I really wear rings more, too. That bench person is really good! We see great work here and not so great work, but this would fall into the great category, in my opinion!
 

LLJsmom

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Hi Luxie,

I am so excited about your reset. This ring is SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! The center stone does look huge! I would never have guessed that it was a .78. It looks at least 1 ct. It's the perfect setting for the original e-ring. Makes me want to do the exact same thing for my original which is 1.1 carat. If I had that, I would wear it EVERY DAY as a RHR!!!!!

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Wear it in health and happiness!!
 

woofmama

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I love that setting-the detail is gorgeous! It really came out beautiful & lovely that you're wearing your original proposal stone!
Congratulations!
 

ForteKitty

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What a beautiful ring!! I love the shank, they look like flames.
 

dianabarbara

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The detail is exquisite. What a lovely piece!! I bet your husband is very happy too that you are now wearing both his rings :))
 

justginger

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Holy incredible setting, Batman!! Those details, that metal work, yum. It's absolutely exquisite, and the fact it has brought your original engagement diamond back into the spotlight is so, so romantic. :love:
 

lknvrb4

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It is gorgeous! :love:
 

Monnyjay

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Luxie, it looks fantastic, what a great idea - I have my original er in a safe place, it's not quite as big as yours at just over 0.50ct - giving me ideas :bigsmile:


Lovely, it's been given a new lease on life! :wavey:
 
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