somethingshiny
Ideal_Rock
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DH and I will be celebrating our 10th anniversary this summer. It was decided long ago that for our 10th anni I would get a RHR. At one time I thought I wanted a 1 ct princess diamond to replace what I was married in (a .25 pear with a wrap) Well, my upgrade came at 8 years instead and is a lovely .77 cushion with a pave setting. But, my wonderful DH still thought I should have a ring to signify our milestone.
I have fallen in love with old cuts (and settings) for the past couple of years so I knew what I wanted. We began our search online where I fell in love with a ring immediately. Unfortunately, (but fortunate for her...) a PS member''s sister snagged the ring! I knew I''d be more comfortable seeing a ring rather than buying online so I took that as a sign.
We began looking at pawn shops (in some scary places!) on a wild goose chase. Thanks to another PSer, I eventually walked into our local B&M.
As soon as I walked in, I saw a case marked "estate". Of course, I bee-lined and immediately fell head over heels for 2 rings. I thought that I wanted more of a solitaire with sidestones look and was quite taken with a lovely little OEC with a high crown. At the same time, I found a 10 stone (OECs) art deco ring that infatuated me. The owner of the store is quite knowledgeable (even by PS standards!!) and has a great reputation. He gave me all of the info and a crash course in OECs (under the loupe). The pondering began and I was so smitten, let''s face it, it was all I could think about. I even created a poll with no pics!! But, I soon realized I was thinking of one a whole lot more than the other. I went in with a little trade in and got a great deal! I had to have a new shank put on due to my ring size, but otherwise, it''s all original.
Alas, here is my new ring!!
Original art deco ring setting and stones
14k wg with lovely filigree
.75ct tw OECs
There are 3 stone sizes, the largest are approx .17 each
All stones are very white (F, G) and eye clean
The culets are open and visible in certain lights.
Ring size is 9.75
I must apologize for the quality of photos. My camera died and I had to use MIL''s which doesn''t have macro. I can''t get much detail or any fire with it.
First, a hand shot. Shown on left hand because let''s face it, it''s hard to take a pic with a non-dominant hand!
I have fallen in love with old cuts (and settings) for the past couple of years so I knew what I wanted. We began our search online where I fell in love with a ring immediately. Unfortunately, (but fortunate for her...) a PS member''s sister snagged the ring! I knew I''d be more comfortable seeing a ring rather than buying online so I took that as a sign.
We began looking at pawn shops (in some scary places!) on a wild goose chase. Thanks to another PSer, I eventually walked into our local B&M.
As soon as I walked in, I saw a case marked "estate". Of course, I bee-lined and immediately fell head over heels for 2 rings. I thought that I wanted more of a solitaire with sidestones look and was quite taken with a lovely little OEC with a high crown. At the same time, I found a 10 stone (OECs) art deco ring that infatuated me. The owner of the store is quite knowledgeable (even by PS standards!!) and has a great reputation. He gave me all of the info and a crash course in OECs (under the loupe). The pondering began and I was so smitten, let''s face it, it was all I could think about. I even created a poll with no pics!! But, I soon realized I was thinking of one a whole lot more than the other. I went in with a little trade in and got a great deal! I had to have a new shank put on due to my ring size, but otherwise, it''s all original.
Alas, here is my new ring!!
Original art deco ring setting and stones
14k wg with lovely filigree
.75ct tw OECs
There are 3 stone sizes, the largest are approx .17 each
All stones are very white (F, G) and eye clean
The culets are open and visible in certain lights.
Ring size is 9.75
I must apologize for the quality of photos. My camera died and I had to use MIL''s which doesn''t have macro. I can''t get much detail or any fire with it.
First, a hand shot. Shown on left hand because let''s face it, it''s hard to take a pic with a non-dominant hand!
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