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As some of you might remember, i had an old diamond ring, which my mother got for me when i gave birth to my daughter. For many years i have been keeping the ring in its box...I didn''t enjoy wearing it, because it brought back in my mind many sad memories from the past...
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Also, it was too big and couldn''t be sized down...
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Some time ago, i decided that it was a pity to keep the ring in the dark and that i should consider using the diamonds and the 18ct white gold, in order to create a new piece which i''d enjoy wearing. I asked for the advice of my PS friends and here is the link to that first thread: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-diamond-ring-the-story-behind-it-and-a-request-for-help.136826/
After a lot of thinking, i visited my jeweller and asked him if we could make a half eternity band, which i could wear as a set with my engagement ring. He made a setting according to my wishes and after some minor alterations i decided that i''m satisfied with the result
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The new ring was made with the white gold of the old one and we used all seven diamonds from the original ring, which have a total weight of 0.94 ct, G color, VS1 clarity.
I am very satisfied with the result
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actually, i am thrilled
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The ring turned out exactly as i wished and i know that i''ll never take it off from now on (we have to make up for all the lost time, don''t we?
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). I was a little worried about the color difference between the diamonds of the half eternity (G color) and the color of my ER (E color). I had already read on PS that usually in such cases there is no visible difference, but i am very color sensitive and i wasn''t sure...
Now that i wear both rings and i can observe the one next to the other, i can see a difference in color but i know that it''s only my...hawk eye and nobody else can tell
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A big thanks to all the people on PS who shared their thoughts and ideas with me and encouraged me to make the best out of my old ring!
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Sooo...no further delays...Time for pics!!!
First, i attach a picture of the ring before the...recycling and after my new ring!!!

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The new ring!

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The new ring on my finger, yay!

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My beauty in her box...

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With my engagement ring...

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Both rings on my finger...

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A closer pic...

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And one last flower picture! Thanks for looking
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Wow amazing ring.
 

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It looks fantastic!!
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Oddoneout and Tuckins, thank you so much! Indeed it turned out as i wished! The most unexpected thing that happened after the resetting is that the diamonds sparkle like crazy...The previous setting wasn''t allowing the light to properly come in the stone...the diamonds were completely...''swallowed" by the metal...Now, their beauty is revealed...finally!!!
 

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B E A U T I F U L !
 

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It''s beautiful Naty, and a wonderful symbol, of your mom''s love for you, and how life can evolve and chanage, into something wonderful. Enjoy it, and wear it in good health.
 

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What a gorgeous way to recycle your ring. It looks great with your ering and looks perfect on its own.
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Amazing makeover!

Your ring looks totaly fabulous!
 

tyty333

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Gorgeous remake! So nice that you have a lovely piece of jewelry now (that you can wear)!!!
 

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WOW! What a transformation, it turned out beautifully!
 

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I love it!! Gorgeous!!
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It looks great!!!!!!!
 

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It turned out fabulously! I''ve been wondering when you''d be back with photos :)
 

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wow! very sparkly!!!!!!!! It ooks great with your ering!
 

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Stephanson, KaeKae, tigian, HopeDream,tyty333, Diamond Dana, rhbgirl24, chiquitapet, princessplease, Maevie, Bella mezzo, thank you guys so much for all the wonderful comments! I''m so glad that everyone agrees that i did well with the ring transformation
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I''ve tried to make the best out of what i had! It was my first recycling project and i think that there might be some more to come
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Date: 4/12/2010 12:39:57 PM
Author: KaeKae
It''s beautiful Naty, and a wonderful symbol, of your mom''s love for you, and how life can evolve and chanage, into something wonderful. Enjoy it, and wear it in good health.
KaeKae, very well put...this is exactly how i feel about it...Indeed, there is a strong symbolism in this ring for me...And as the old ring has transformed into something beautiful, fresh, new, which makes me so happy today, so has my entire life...
 

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Date: 4/12/2010 7:45:00 PM
Author: Maevie
It turned out fabulously! I''ve been wondering when you''d be back with photos :)
Hey Maevie
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I knew that you were waiting for those pictures...You said so on the previous thread
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And by the way...as you had predicted, the color?clarity differences weren''t a problem at all!!! thanks again
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I think it came out great! I love recycling. As long as your components are good (and your G VS1s were great), why not modernize?
 

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What a great idea. I think it turned out beautifully, and it looks very nice with your engagement ring, too.
 

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It turned out beautiful! It looks great with your e-ring or as a stand alone - so nice to have different options. Enjoy it!
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Gemgirl, Sarap333, Legra, thank you girls for the kind comments! Indeed the new ring looks very pretty on its own too, but i prefer wearing it with my ER! And Gemgirl, you''re right, recycling can be very fun! It is amazing how you can create very beautiful new pieces by using old material which was kept unworn for so long
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Oooooohhhhh Naty

Its fabulous!!! What a good job! I wish you great health and happiness to wear your diamonds!!!

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