OMG!! I''m so silly. I''ve already had those 1ct''s bezelled!!

[Phoenix]

LOL!

Tonight, I "accidentally" came across another PSer''s 2008 thread whereby I posted a reply which mentioned I had 1ct (each) bezelled earstuds. For the life of me, I can''t believe I actually forgot that!! Granted my memory is not great but I didn''t think it was so bad. But obviously it is!

NOW I remember I didn''t like this look so much on *me*. They didn''t sparkle that much. I guess partially it was because of the cut of the diamonds (which is why I sent them to BGD to be recut), but obviously the bezelled studs weren''t so great; otherwise I wouldn''t have completely forgotten I had the same exact diamonds bezelled and then taken out and reset into prong settings.

So I guess this now means that these 2 diamonds will be reset into a 3-stone setting wtih my 3ct stone, unless they still end up not matching exactly after the recut (which is always possible, given their quite different tables and sizes). If this is the case, I might still put them into very very thin and delicate halo''es, which may help them to sparkle more and which would help with the size too.

Thanks to everyone who has voted and posted your responses. I really appreciate all your input.

 

[Dreamer_D]

haha Pheonix you just have too many diamonds

 

[D&T]

lol.. I totally hear yah! sweetie! I"ve reset, reset, reset, only to figure out that hello.....I tried this before

...but you''ve got so many diamonds, that I wouldn''t be able to keep up with myself

 

[Phoenix]

Ha ha, Dreamer and D&T, I *was* just thinking that I had too many earrings at the time!! I don't have too many diamonds, just HAD too many earrings then.

D&T, I set and reset and reset these earrings many times, thus the confusion. I hear you, my friend!

Ha ha, I notice that quite a few of us PS'ers are afflicted by this resetting syndrome, no?!

Lately, I've given away most of my previous earrings (one pair to my best friend, one to my niece, one to my sister). Two or three pairs are now to be reset into bracelet, necklace etc. The rest is to be given to charities.

In fact, on the whole, I've decided to go lean, very lean....Less is more, that's my new motto...but only in terms of quantiy, not size!!

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 12/11/2009 1:16:12 AM
Author: Phoenix
In fact, on the whole, I''ve decided to go lean, very lean....Less is more, that''s my new motto...but only in terms of quantiy, not size!!

Lean you say?

"So, my short-term (defined as 1-3 months time) projects are:
- having my two 1-caraters recut by BGD and also reset by them into HUGE clustered flower earrings (courtesy of Bliss). The halo''s are to be made up of 12 pointers, to be taken from my existing Lazare clustered flower earrings
- my loose 0.23''s, 0.20''s and possibly even my 0.40''s are to be set into a DBTY necklace, by BGD
- having BGD make me a multi-strand tennis bracelet made up of 4-5 pointers from my dangly diamond earrings (which my DH does not like), my spare eternity ring and pendant (not worn any more)
- setting my 1.52ct FY cushion diamond. This stone has been languishing around for a while, primarily because I''ve not been able to go back to Singapore to have a local jeweller set it, but also because the stone is smaller, so I''m still not 100% sure if I''d want it in a ring (this might end up being a medium-term project).

My medium-term (3-6 months) projects are:
- having my two pairs of golden SS pearls set - not sure yet how I want these set
- existing large golden SS pearl - to be made into a pendant, though again I haven''t a clue how this is going to be done
- getting a new pair of diamond studs from JA, something with a diameter closer to 9mm (though this may happen sooner, ie. within the next three months or so) to replace my JA pears
- setting my various gemstones bought from Mastercutgems - if I EVER get them cleared by China customs, that is!

Long-term (6 months and longer):
- BGD is to source a 5ct stone for me, RB or cushion (though I hope this will be medium rather than long-term!). This would be an upgrade from my current fab BGD studs.
- Tahitian pearl necklace, either all the same dark green body colour with peacock overtone, or a mulit-colour Tahitian necklace (but with much larger Tahitians)
- a replica Tiffany Legacy, made up of a pink sapphire or flame spinel of approx 2-2.5ct; OR alternatively a halo''ed sapphire ring, with a 2.5-3.5ct sapphire centre stone

Wishlist (which may never happen and if it does, it won''t be for at least another 6-7 years):
- 6ct emerald cut diamond solitaire, by Cartier or HW
- larger diamond tennis bracelet, to be made up of 1ct each RB or Asscher
- large white SS necklace (12-17mm) of the best quality, with superb lustre and orient, free of blemishes and completely round
- Riviera necklace, with larger diamonds, ie. with a 3-4ct centre stone graduating to smaller ones (most likely to *not* ever happen!) or a larger (5ct) OEC or GOG old-miner diamond pendant (also not likely to happen)
- a diamond-studded FM watch
- 10ct FY cushion ring (another item most likely to *not" ever happen!)"

 

[roppongi]

Deco....

I love you and your posts, but that was just a wee bit snarky and under the belt. I think that many of us live vicariously through Phoenix with regard to her upgrades and projects. I think that her passion for all things beautiful and sparkly should be embraced....afterall, this is a diamond board.

Let''s be Merry,

Roppongi

 

[yssie]

Oh, I don''t think deco was being mean-spirited, just out for a laugh

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Phoenix, we love following your projects - and salivating over the results!! A three-stone 5ctw ring sounds delicious!!

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 12/15/2009 9:53:53 PM
Author: roppongi
Deco....

I love you and your posts, but that was just a wee bit snarky and under the belt. I think that many of us live vicariously through Phoenix with regard to her upgrades and projects. I think that her passion for all things beautiful and sparkly should be embraced....afterall, this is a diamond board.

Let''s be Merry,

Roppongi

Thank you, roppongi. You''re very sweet.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 12/15/2009 10:51:24 PM
Author: yssie
Oh, I don't think deco was being mean-spirited, just out for a laugh

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Phoenix, we love following your projects - and salivating over the results!! A three-stone 5ctw ring sounds delicious!!

I don't think I've done anything to offend Deco to prompt any meanness!

So I shall take your comment, Deco, as a joke!!

Anyway, it's all relative, isn't it?!

What might seem a lot to some people is *me* being lean, LOL!

yssie, yes, it does, doesn't?!

Actually, roppongi's and Swedish Bean's GORGEOUS 3-stone rings

are my inspiration.