My birthstone ring

[glaucomflecken]

Hi everyone! I think I can post this here, I have wanted to for a while but didn't know how to take pics. Finally read the manual (LOL)...

This is my original e-ring setting, an antique style platinum three stone basket setting. It was originally set with a 1.07 carat RB. I adore the setting but the w-band did not sit flush to the baskets and the ring was thinner than I like. Fiance had no problem changing the setting (hence the beginning of the Tacori saga and the 1.52 carat upgrade stone...)as long as I continued to wear this ring somehow. Since my birthday is December and my birthstone is blue topaz, FI got me a london blue topaz round stone to set in it (I know nothing about the stone) but I love the color.

The ring is handmade and each side stone is a premium cut 0.17 carat rb G VS2 with 10- G VS2 pave round stones, 5 on each side of the basket, .16 tcw. The pave is framed with milgrain.

Its a size 5.75 although my fat fingers say otherwise...

 

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side shot

 

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side shot, shows the pave and milgrain nicely

 

[Kaleigh]

It''s just lovely!!! What a nice way to wear your original setting and personalize it with your birthstone. That London Blue is yummy!!!!!

 

[dazedland]

That ring is absolutely gorgeous, definitely one I will be saving to my hard drive! Your guy did very well IMO.

 

[Patty]

Oooh, that is just gorgeous!

It looks like your setting was made for the blue stone...perfect!

 

[IrishEyes]

Beautiful! I love the detailing on the side, underneath the stone!!

 

[AndyRosse]

I love it!!!

It''s wonderful that you could reuse the original e-ring setting!!

 

[MINE!!]

Hey that is YUMMMY~~~ Look at that blue !! You have been holding out on us!!

Be sure that you post it in the colored forums eye-candy!!

IT IS WONDERFUL!! I LOVE THE COLOR.. thanks for sharing.

 

[dani13]

Absolutely beautiful ring!

I love the deep blue color of the stone- its awesome!

Setting is gorgeous- great you can still hold on to it!

 

[fountainfairfax]

What a great example of recycling! I love the color of that topaz and the setting is beautiful, it makes a wonderful rhr that allows your original e-ring to live a new life!

 

[canuk-gal]

Hi:

Very pretty and feminine.

cheers--Sharon

 

[curlygirl]

Ooh, I love it! What a great way to use your former setting. Congratulations--it''s beautiful!!!

 

[prettyinpave]

It''s absolutely gorgeous. Both the detail of the setting and the color of the topaz are awesome!

 

[Maxine]

Beautiful ring!!!! i love the pairing of the blue topaz with the diamonds.............!!

 

[Buena Girl]

L

VE IT!!! I am a sucker for London Blue Topaz! Your ring is stunning and a really fabulous RHR!!!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Exquisite RHR!!!

 

[MissAva]

Oh I just love it, and I think it is really sweet that you are using your original setting.

 

[Jennifer5973]

Beautiful piece. The diamond work is gorgeous. Looks great on you.

fat fingers???

 

[Blue824]

I love that...it really is very beautiful!! I love the color of the topaz. The setting is perfect for that. Really just love it!

 

[rms]

wow what a beautiful creation!! I love the blue

 

[diamondlil]

What a great idea! Love the color of that stone and your setting.

DiamondLil

 

[glaucomflecken]

Date: 6/27/2005 12:51:43 AM
Author: Jennifer5973
fat fingers???

LOL, must have been heat bloated and feeling fat, I could hardly get it on my finger to take the pics..

Thanks everyone for your nice compliments!

 

[Sundial]

That is just a gorgeous ring!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

I love that setting

 

[BrightSpot]

Wow--your new ring is smashing! Your new blue topaz looks gorgeous against the icy white diamonds! What a wonderful use of your original engagement ring mounting! (and congrats on your upgrade!)

 

[belle]

just beautiful pnp!