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babysteps

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hi, I wanted to share my red zircon in its new home, since I had received much helpful advice here on what to do with it. After weighing everything and looking at various gold colors and setting, this is what I chose - I am really happy with how it came out, I feel like the zircon is protected and that the bezel didn't negatively impact its performance. The first photo in the box is how I rec'vd it from Jeff White, just as a point of comparison to the photos of the set stone. Thanks again for the earlier advice and for letting me share the final product.
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ETA: oops, forgot to say that it is set in rose gold!

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megeve

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WOW! It looks awesome! Enjoy!
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MakingTheGrade

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Very pretty!
 

Rock Your Socks

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wow, i just love bezels..
 

mercoledi

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Beautiful, love the color against the rose gold!
 

mochi

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It''s gorgeous!!! Only problem with this...not enough pictures!
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Who did your setting, if you don''t mind sharing. They did a very nice job.
 

babysteps

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Thank you megeve, makingthegrade, rock your socks & mercoledi for the nice thoughts!
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Mochi, if I could take great photos like you I would post more! I am living in Hong Kong this year, the jeweler here set it for me - I am lucky to have them since they are patient and will customize anything.
 

mochi

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Oh babysteps, you''re so lucky to be in a area with so much resources!! Or you can get into alot of trouble...hehehe
 

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Date: 4/22/2009 10:06:04 AM
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Oh babysteps, you''re so lucky to be in a area with so much resources!! Or you can get into alot of trouble...hehehe

You''re right - trouble with a capital ''T''! But it costs so much less to do it here that I am trying to ''set'' what I can before we move home so I don''t kick myself later [that''s my rationalization at least!] You and all your gorgeous stones should go on holiday here!
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MonkeyPie

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Oohh I love how that came out! It looks great! Where did you get it set?
 

Stone Hunter

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Very pretty. I love the setting and would like to see more close up pictures of the stone please.
 

LaurenThePartier

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It looks just gorgeous!!!!!! Congrats on getting it set!
 

movie zombie

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great hand shot! congrats.

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Arcadian

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That is a gorgeous stone
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Fly Girl

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Gorgeous ring, babysteps! I love sparkly red stones, and the setting is beautiful and classic. Well done!

More pictures in different lighting would be great!

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babysteps

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Thanks Monkeypie, Stone Hunter, LTP, MZ, Arcadian and FlyGirl
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! It''s bedtime for me, but here are the collage shots individually so they are bigger
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Maybe I will have sunlight tomorrow! Here is the stone, unset:

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babysteps

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Here is the same view (taken under lamp light) after being set:

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Kismet

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Aww, that''s a lovely ring.
 

babysteps

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Here is a handshot, normal afternoon light near window:

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babysteps

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And last one, a close up in regular afternoon light from window. This is an ''indoor'' baby - it duds out in direct sunlight. But, it was like that unset, too, and honestly most of the time I would wear it, I would be indoors.
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Thanks again for taking a look!

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Barcelona

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Wow, love it!
 

FrekeChild

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It look beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

innerkitten

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It looks great! I love bezels.
 

Fly Girl

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Thank you for the larger pictures. So pretty!!
 

AmberGretchen

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FABULOUS - I adore it, the setting compliments that beautiful stone perfectly
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brandy_z28

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Gorgeous!
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that red!
 

Porridge

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Gorgeous, really pretty setting. Red and gold are a match made in heaven! Love it!
 

decodame

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Stunning!
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stacy

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Your ring is absolutely stunning! I love the setting, and that stone just sings. It is GORGEOUS!
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packrat

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Wow-that''s a beautiful ring! I love bezels!
 
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