My OWD antique cushion upgrade

[thumbelina]

It's a good thing we're allowed to brag shamelessly because I'm a little obsessed with my upgrade. I've been dreaming about an antique cushion for over a decade now, so when my husband surprised me with an upgrade of my choice I went right to the Old World Diamonds site. I looked at many diamonds, but I kept going back to a ring that was already set on the site. Fortunately I had a few work trips to NY planned, so I was able to see the diamond/ring in person and compare it to others. After many months, a couple of visits, and several comparisons (smaller, bigger, whiter, etc.), I decided to get this one. (Side note -- Adam at OWD is really amazing to work with. He's very patient, really knowledgeable, and never pushy. If you're in the market for an old diamond, definitely get in touch with him!)

4.49, O/P, VS2 and gorgeous. The ring is a bezel, yellow gold basket (w/a couple of rose cut pears set in the design) and a platinum band. The setting is really perfect for the diamond. The gold brings out the warmth of the stone which I absolutely adore. I also love how it changes colors depending on the environment and lighting (I've attached a bunch of pics showing the the rainbow of light this beauty throws off!). I decided to pair it with a super slim 1.6mm eternity ring...something small because I want the diamond to be the focus!

Oh, and for those interested, there is a video of the ring on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/BLwhd1_BwdC/?taken-by=oldworlddiamonds.

 

[Oecut253]

Amazing!!

 

[Bonfire]

Oh my! That basket is to die for!!!! I love the two tone, it all works to really make the stone pop! It looks beautiful on your finger thumbelina! Congrats on a stunning upgrade!

 

[aac2013]

I love this!!! I adore the setting and it looks great on you hand.

 

[GearGirly]

Wow, that is stunning. The setting is perfect for it!

 

[BlingDreams]

What a beautiful ring!! I love the yellow bezel with your stone . Congratulations on the upgrade!

 

[blushpeony]

That is an absolute STUNNER!

 

[Queenie60]

Absolutely stunning! Enjoy.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Just beautiful! I love that setting for that stone - perfection!!

 

[luv2sparkle]

Really gorgeous! I love the small eternity with it. Took me a while to find the pears. What a great idea!!!

 

[LLJsmom]

Yay!! Finally the SMTB thread!! Thumb, that ring is just gorgeous and what an amazing setting. Shows it off to perfection. I would not object to many more pictures!!!!!!!

 

[Wewechew]

Oh wow... beautiful!!!!!

 

[goldenfire]

This is so stunning!!! Amazing!!

 

[ac117]

Gorgeous!!! Love the warmth of the yellow gold!!!

 

[Skhii]

Wow, beautiful! The entire setting, especially the rose cuts in the basket, is brilliant! I like your band choice, too. More photos please!

 

[foxinsox]

Oh! This is yours! I saw it on IG and on the OWD site and lusted shamelessly after it - congratulations on a fabulous upgrade. Seconding the request for many more hand shots.

 

[Ally T]

Oh wow! We definitely need more pictures of this! It's beautiful!

 

[SandyK]

So beautiful!! You picked the perfect setting - the basket is to die for!! I still want more pics heheh

 

[yennyfire]

Oh my! It's divine! What an incredible upgrade! I especially love the Rose cut stones in the gallery! Congrats!

 

[missy]

Gorgeous! Did Adam's bench do make the setting? LOVE.

 

[thumbelina]

Thanks everyone!!!

Adam personally designed the ring. I actually think he made the ring for someone else that in the end didn't want it. (In other words, my gain!) I'll be honest, I was a little on the fence about the bezel, but boy do I love it now. I love that it's an old stone in a more modern setting. I also love that it's very clearly a warmer stone. At its lightest it's an ivory color, and most other times its different shades of champagne. She's sassy and has a lot of personality!

And for those who asked for more pics? Well, I certainly don't want to disappoint. These pics were taken this morning. Some in the car waiting for my husband to get coffee, some in the grocery store (where I tried not to be obnoxious but obviously failed miserably), and a couple more in the box at home. Enjoy!

 

[thumbelina]

pt. 3

 

[Austina]

It's breathtaking and looks perfect on your hand.

 

[derbygal]

Perfection. I've been thinking about it all week since I first saw it on Pricescope. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Roi]

Congratulations!!! This is the beautiful, beautiful ring! The stone looks huge on your finger!
Would love to know what is the spread of the diamond

 

[dkata]

Such a perfect ring! Beautiful! Enjoy! And post more pictures!

 

[ihy138]

Absolutely stunning! Wear it in good health.

 

[thumbelina]

Congratulations!!! This is the beautiful, beautiful ring! The stone looks huge on your finger!
Would love to know what is the spread of the diamond

Hi Roi -- I don't know the exact measurements, but I was told it's 8.8mm square. (For context, my ring size is 6.5.) It feels bigger to me, but maybe that has to do with the bezel setting. I'll be honest, in my head I wanted my upgrade to face up at about 10mm. But I tried a couple of stones that were around that and they felt way too big. The runner up diamond was a smaller weight (3.6 ct) that faced up almost the same but I decided I really preferred the overall size of mine. Plus, it was a whiter diamond and it just didn't have the personality I was looking for. Below is a pic of my ring with the runner up so you get an idea of the difference.

 

[bright ice]

What a beauty, I adore the warmth and personality it appears to have.

Enjoy!!!

 

[Tekate]

everytime I see a warmer stone in that gold bezel I die for it. Your ring is spectacular.. congratuations!