Pictures of My Emerald Cut (finally!)

[windowshopper]

i would love to see the goodies as well..................i must reiterate that i love JEWELRY and I LOVE expensive accessories but i do not like what i view as some pretentious commentary in the instance of that particular post. What I said and a few others noted as well had ZIPPO to do with liking, owning and appreciating the finer things..............

 

[FireGoddess]

That is a stunning piece!!! Words fail me at the moment...!!!

 

[diamondfan]

Date: 4/24/2006 4:19:00 PM
Author: widget

Date: 4/24/2006 4:04:08 PM
Author: windowshopper

Date: 4/24/2006 1:34:34 PM
Author: diamondfan
I am strangely afraid! Seriously I will if you are interested, but I currently have no photos of anything else...

just keep your juicy sweats out of the photos

LOL windowshopper!

DF...I hope I wasn''t out of line suggesting it! I can certainly understand your hesitation. Forget I even mentioned it! I just love looking at great stuff (I think most PSers do too) and also have loved sharing mine. Luckily for me, those who disapproved kept their opinions to themselves.

Forget I mentioned it!!

widget

Widget, I am happy too.. I was just messin'' around!!! I have a list of stuff, which I will now post...I can try some time to get photos but as a camera less person now must rely on the kindness of strangers....haha so here it comes

 

[diamondfan]

Since I was asked, I will spill (tee hee)..

No pictures yet but I can work on it!

I have an e/c band, approx 12 carats, shared prong in platinum that was a "mom" gift when I had our last child

I have stud earrings, which I want to martini set, they are from Tiffany''s and I am trying to get them to reset them if possible...3 carats each...

I have a strand of south sea pearls and some other pearls I got in China (my dh calls them gumballs or Wlima Flintstone''s necklace)...

I have a thing for watches, collect and love them, including a Chopard H with a black satin strap for dressy

I have the silk weave Roberto Coin bangles in white, rose and yellow gold, some plain and some with diamonds...I like to wear them more than one at a time. FYI: I LOVE THESE (see bangle thread)

I have an Asprey necklace with three diamond flowers...(not a DRESSY necklace but nice)

I have a lacy wide diamond cuff in white gold by Cellini, gift for my son''s bar mitzvah

Ruby and diamond flower earrings with invisibly set square rubies (like Van Cleef but not)

First e/ring (round brilliant) set in paved halo on a chain...wear it a lot

I LOVE JEWELRY. I do admit to having a shopping/collecting disease...not limited to jewels, I have more Tupperware than any one should need to have! I have other stuff too, collected over the years...small rb eternity band,(gift after second baby) diamond hoops, bangles, earrings with colored stones, a 3 carat cushion cut tanzanite ring that I just reset, some necklaces...I do not have tons of rings though, since I tend to wear my two rings all the time...but I do like those enamel little rings in all the colors (Hidalgo?) I have robin egg''s blue, and thin gold ones, love to stack them and if I am not wearing my band I wear those, or for travel... I also love to get some of the funky pieces, coral, turq, etc...wooden bangles, fun things...great for summer and spring. No heirloom pieces, my mom has a couple nice things but never really got much...

So, that is it...I am always happy to add to my collection, though my husband thinks I have enough (!?) The heck he says...life is short, I like the stuff...I would like to own and enjoy while I am in my prime!

 

[KristyDarling]

Date: 4/24/2006 11:13:26 AM
Author: widget
DF and KD....ahem, girls...dare I suggest this after some recent unfortunate threads?

It is my experience that women who wear ''substantial'' diamonds on their left hands often have a few other interesting baubles lurking in their jewelry boxes...

Any chance of sharing with us some more eyecandy if there is any?

I ask this having already shamelessly (well, almost shamelessly,

) posted my collection all over this site...

Just a thought!

widget

Widget, I''m flattered to be included in the same breath as DF here, but I''m sorry to say I''ve already put all my eggs in one basket...my "Leon Mege 3-stone ring" basket, so to speak.

My collection is pretty humble and consists of my original e-ring (1.37 ct RB with tapered baguettes in Tacori setting), a teeny tiny Tiffany diamond solitaire in platinum necklace, a Cartier tank watch, a 7-stone 0.7 tcw Bez Ambar diamond band, a Roberto Coin pave pendant, a couple of plain platinum bands, and an odd assortment of RHR rings/bands in white gold with tiny diamonds. My ''80''s era rings need not be mentioned.

Hopefully this is just the beginning of my jewelry collection career! (don''t tell DH)

 

[Miranda]

Date: 4/24/2006 6:31:49 PM
Author: diamondfan
Since I was asked, I will spill (tee hee)..

No pictures yet but I can work on it!

I have an e/c band, approx 12 carats, shared prong in platinum that was a ''mom'' gift when I had our last child

I have stud earrings, which I want to martini set, they are from Tiffany''s and I am trying to get them to reset them if possible...3 carats each...

I have a strand of south sea pearls and some other pearls I got in China (my dh calls them gumballs or Wlima Flintstone''s necklace)...

I have a thing for watches, collect and love them, including a Chopard H with a black satin strap for dressy

I have the silk weave Roberto Coin bangles in white, rose and yellow gold, some plain and some with diamonds...I like to wear them more than one at a time. FYI: I LOVE THESE (see bangle thread)

I have an Asprey necklace with three diamond flowers...(not a DRESSY necklace but nice)

I have a lacy wide diamond cuff in white gold by Cellini, gift for my son''s bar mitzvah

Ruby and diamond flower earrings with invisibly set square rubies (like Van Cleef but not)

First e/ring (round brilliant) set in paved halo on a chain...wear it a lot

I LOVE JEWELRY. I do admit to having a shopping/collecting disease...not limited to jewels, I have more Tupperware than any one should need to have! I have other stuff too, collected over the years...small rb eternity band,(gift after second baby) diamond hoops, bangles, earrings with colored stones, a 3 carat cushion cut tanzanite ring that I just reset, some necklaces...I do not have tons of rings though, since I tend to wear my two rings all the time...but I do like those enamel little rings in all the colors (Hidalgo?) I have robin egg''s blue, and thin gold ones, love to stack them and if I am not wearing my band I wear those, or for travel... I also love to get some of the funky pieces, coral, turq, etc...wooden bangles, fun things...great for summer and spring. No heirloom pieces, my mom has a couple nice things but never really got much...

So, that is it...I am always happy to add to my collection, though my husband thinks I have enough (!?) The heck he says...life is short, I like the stuff...I would like to own and enjoy while I am in my prime!

HOLY MOLY!! Pics! Pics! Pics! DH wants another baby (we have 3 already!) I think I''d consider it for a 12 carat eternity band!

What a collection you have. Enjoy them all!

 

[KristyDarling]

I agree!!! These are must-sees! Particularly, the 12 carat tcw e/c band, the Asprey necklace (sounds beautiful!), and the Hidalgo rings!!!

I want to roll around in your jewelry box!!! (make that yours, Widget''s, Kaleigh''s, and didiamond''s, too!)

 

[diamondfan]

Miranda, I wish I had not tied my tubes!!! Nice to have a something for all the work involved!

I am a serious junkie. I think I should change my name to Jemjunkie...I also have a makeup problem. I noticed jewelry from when I was a tiny tot...my mom still thinks it is so funny that I love it so much. I have a wishlist going, much to dh''s annoyance! He calls me Zsa Zsa or Liz...(I say any occasion is a jewelry giving occasion, and so is no occasion at all!!!) But honestly, it sort of started, with my dh, as hey, I buy my own purses, perfume, etc...when it is a gift giving occasion I love jewelry. It does not get used up like perfume and it the setting goes out of style, you can always reset it. You can pass it on to your kids (in this case, my daughter in laws someday!) I also remember the moment each gift was given, and the sentiment behind it (i.e for having a baby or turning 40). That is my story and I am sticking to it!

That is why I like PS though have not been organized about pictures...people here "get" it, where as a lot of friends really could care less about jewelry and watches. I know I can share here easily because we all are afflicted!

 

[widget]

Whoopee!!!! Jackpot!!

DF....I'd LOVE to see ALL your stuff! Especiallly the eternity band. Does it double as a napkin ring when you're not wearing it?? JUST KIDDING!

I'm a nut case for watches, too...can't wait to hear all about yours.

The first thing in order, my dear, is to get a camera! They are so much fun. When I ran out of jewelry to photograph, I got into birds, bugs, all kinds of good stuff. I'm a technically challanged senior citizen. If I can take pics and post them anybody can!

KD....You've made a VERY GOOD start! I'm sure you're young and have plenty of time to get into lots of trouble.

Hee hee...can't wait!

widget

 

[sarita]

You ladies sound like you have an awesome collection. I agree pics are definitely in order. KD, was your original E-ring ever posted? It sounds delish too and I don't recall ever seeing it...

FWIW I also wanted to add that my comments in the other thread were not meant to disparage anyone's character (and actually wasn't even directed at DF but rather the way the later poster came across in her post). I do get sick of the obsession with materialism that we all often seem to write off as "normal" or okay. I would be the first to admit that I am guilty of it too, but unlike many of the ladies who responded, I do feel guilty for enjoying some of the material things that I do. So I guess you could call it a personal "hang-up" of sorts as some dissenting posters suggested. I envy the attitude of those who enjoy things that most people would consider shallow with no apologies but unfortunately I am ambivalent about it.

In any event... I have to agree that you carried yourself very well, Diamondfan, especially given the fact that you were put under the microscope. I did see the relevance in your post to the topic at hand nor did I think you were label-dropping for the sake of bragging. You seem like a very down to earth (and nice) lady despite the fact that you have a rock bigger than Camilla's

I could only dream of a collection like yours. I have a few nice things I have started on but at my age (23) and without a "real" job (ha - tell them that!) to fund such goodies I've got a ways to go. In the meantime, thank goodness I know how to shop for a deal!

 

[diamondfan]

Widget: I love to take photos...had an amazing digital with all the lenses....dummy me let my son use it (break it) and I need to replace it. My dh jokes that I am never IN the photos, duh, I am always taking them. When we go on trips, I take photos of it all too! Flowers, sunsets...a bit hokey but I have some amazing pictures in my albums. I actually thought of taking a photography course...but right now with three young-ish kids and all the running around...cannot make it work. I promise to try and work on it...I am in desperate need of a new camera...we have a family trip coming, and I have to post photos of my puppy to my cousin, her breeder...so I am on the hunt. And I would like to say you seem like a great lady with a wonderful sense of humor and a lot of class. Happy to talk watches any time!

Sarita, thanks! I appreciate the kind words...I was feeling a bit misunderstood. I got upset because it seemed that even after clarification, there was some snarkiness still being elicited. It made me a bit sad, since I think all of here for the most part are amazing and wonderful. I am sure that I would be lucky to know any of you in the real world. For all the silly and fun stuff, many of these gals (and guys, but mostly gals!) are pillars of strength and dignity...and have weathered some tough stuff, and still can make a joke or make someone smile! That is truly special to me. Lorelei is one of the dearest kindest people I know and I met her lurking around here. I consider myself lucky. And, believe me, there are times I feel incredibly guilty AND blessed at the same time. But I rationalize it by the knowledge that my dh, who works hard, gives a lot of his time and money to causes we believe in. And, the trappings aside, I value most my wonderful family and friends, and trying to be a better person each day. (I just like to be weighted down with sparklies as I do it!!) I have friends who could care less about this stuff...but they love me for me and know it is just a facet (no pun intended) of my whole self. I got engaged at 24, and I have been collecting for a while! All in good time, I am sure you will acquire some lovely pieces over time. To me, that is the best, not just having it all fall into your lap (but doubt I would say no!)

 

[Kaleigh]

Yowza!!!! I am floored, you lucky lucky girl!!!!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

OKOK, if I don''t see those "gumballs" soon, I''m gonna EXPLODE.......

cheers--Sharon

 

[Mara]

df your ring is spectacular girl...i can''t even imagine getting something like a 9c from Tiffanys...wowsers!!

and yes please do post pictures of whatever you please in your thread here....even your juicy sweats. just no butt shots.

 

[diamondfan]

Date: 4/24/2006 11:05:15 PM
Author: Mara
df your ring is spectacular girl...i can''t even imagine getting something like a 9c from Tiffanys...wowsers!!

and yes please do post pictures of whatever you please in your thread here....even your juicy sweats. just no butt shots.

I will get on it soon! I am lucky, but boy I was exhausted dropping all those hints (I am NOT subtle when on a mission...poor dh never had a chance, I almost feel sorry for him. His other nickname for me (besides Zsa Zsa) is Rhonda Relentless!!! I think that says it all...he thinks I should be negotiating peace in the Middle East, because I never leave without getting it right!

And, Mara, the only writing on my butt shots would be "winter lard ass", not a household name yet but I think it just might catch on!!!

 

[janf]

Hey diamondfan, is this the chopard H watch that you have? If you do, you and I certainly share the same taste in fine watches!

 

[diamondfan]

that is the one, but mine has the mother of pearl face...I love it so much. the diamonds are large and very sparkly, and it fits very elegantly on the wrist. I do not think I saw the one with the diamond face. I would not have chosen it since I cannot see the time as easily but it is gorgeous. I think most of the Chopard watches are great...

 

[madrock]

Wow!!! I love that ring -- wear it in good health!!!

 

[windowshopper]

DiamondFan:

I have a question regarding your 12 carat EC eternity band. How does that feel between your fingers? I like that style but i ended up with a square cuts in a channel setting (and the largest they really make these is generally about 3 carats) becasue i found the channel setting smoother and narrower ............i love those bands but i wondered how people wear them.................did you have to get use to it?

 

[diamondfan]

Date: 4/26/2006 8:31:39 AM
Author: windowshopper
DiamondFan:

I have a question regarding your 12 carat EC eternity band. How does that feel between your fingers? I like that style but i ended up with a square cuts in a channel setting (and the largest they really make these is generally about 3 carats) becasue i found the channel setting smoother and narrower ............i love those bands but i wondered how people wear them.................did you have to get use to it?

To be honest, even now (I have had it about 4 years) it is not the most comfy ring. I am used to it, that took a bit of time...felt like I had something stuck between my fingers and it was odd. It is fairly thick, and has bulk to it. Sometimes I have a red mark on my pinky from it...like a rub mark. But, beauty is pain! I love it so I put up with it. It also snags things sometimes...I have to remember to take it off before I put on a delicate top or anything. I have had the prongs checked, it is just the nature of the shared prong setting that it does not take much to catch on things. Before I got this ring, Tiffany''s made for me a gorgeous band, and it had the bars in between each stone. The ring was so much bulkier and not as elegant for some reason. I told them I really wanted shared prongs, that the other way it looked too chunky and thick. They said it would not be workable and they did not recommend it for a ring with larger stones it it. Of course it was fine, I ended up having it made and it is not an issue. I do check it carefully for loose prongs though. Whenever I do not wear it for a few days, (either traveling or when I want to wear the Hidaglo stack rings or something) and I put it back on, I have to get used to it a bit again...but it does not take much time at all then!

 

[windowshopper]

DIAMONDFAN: Thanks for the feedback: I absolutely adore that style of band and I wasnt looking at anything that large--i think i tried on a 6 or 8 carat TW and it just didnt feel comfortable to me but I am not a big jewelry wearer so i didnt know if it was me being myself. I take off bracelets about two hours after i put them on and throw them in my purse............... The shared prong is magnifico! I agree the bars are just not the same look! However I have discovered a colored stone band where all the EC's are sapphires and they were bezel set...........and that felt more comfortable so i may look into doing one that way--especially at a smaller carat weight i think it could work. Love to see yours in a pciture some time!

 

[diamondfan]

Date: 4/26/2006 11:05:12 AM
Author: windowshopper
DIAMONDFAN: Thanks for the feedback: I absolutely adore that style of band and I wasnt looking at anything that large--i think i tried on a 6 or 8 carat TW and it just didnt feel comfortable to me but I am not a big jewelry wearer so i didnt know if it was me being myself. I take off bracelets about two hours after i put them on and throw them in my purse............... The shared prong is magnifico! I agree the bars are just not the same look! However I have discovered a colored stone band where all the EC''s are sapphires and they were bezel set...........and that felt more comfortable so i may look into doing one that way--especially at a smaller carat weight i think it could work. Love to see yours in a pciture some time!

I have to admit I am a more is more type sometimes, and I actually wanted one carat stones all the way around but they told me the ring would be less comfy and wearable. Since I had two kids and a new baby I was a bit concerned and did not want to just put it in the jewelry box and not wear it. I do like to wear most of stuff regularly (except the very dressy) and felt it had to be more comfortable. They had one in the store with the .75 stones all around and I like it and they thought it was better on my hand. PS...I love your ring, it was the one I thought! The ring sounds nice, would you wear it with your gorgeous ring? I would just say think about the look with it on the other hand...I liked my two rings (even of different hands) because it matches the setting...looks good together...

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I somehow missed the controversial thread, but I wanted to say again here that I think Diamondfan''s EC ring is one of the most beautiful rings I have ever seen! Most of us have jewelry that falls entirely in another category, but I think we all enjoy seeing and are happy for those who are fortunate to have the jewels of a princess!

I think part of my own personal conflict is that I also enjoy having a few fine pieces of jewelry, but as another poster said, I am not always in circles where I feel comfortable wearing my best jewelry. Part of my agony deciding on my anniversary upgrade was that 1.5 cts. is average or small around here, but most of my friends have a carat or less! So I have to balance having a diamond I will enjoy but not feel too showy around those in my community. My sisters and sisters-in-laws all have about 1.0-1.2 ct. diamonds, and even there, I don''t want to seem like I have a need to outdo them. I really don''t. I just like diamonds a lot and I want to change from YG to platinum! So that is why I enjoy PS...we share an enjoyment of jewelry whereas we may not have friends in our daily life who do.

 

[diamondfan]

Date: 4/26/2006 10:56:24 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I somehow missed the controversial thread, but I wanted to say again here that I think Diamondfan''s EC ring is one of the most beautiful rings I have ever seen! Most of us have jewelry that falls entirely in another category, but I think we all enjoy seeing and are happy for those who are fortunate to have the jewels of a princess!

I think part of my own personal conflict is that I also enjoy having a few fine pieces of jewelry, but as another poster said, I am not always in circles where I feel comfortable wearing my best jewelry. Part of my agony deciding on my anniversary upgrade was that 1.5 cts. is average or small around here, but most of my friends have a carat or less! So I have to balance having a diamond I will enjoy but not feel too showy around those in my community. My sisters and sisters-in-laws all have about 1.0-1.2 ct. diamonds, and even there, I don''t want to seem like I have a need to outdo them. I really don''t. I just like diamonds a lot and I want to change from YG to platinum! So that is why I enjoy PS...we share an enjoyment of jewelry whereas we may not have friends in our daily life who do.

I think life is too short to really be concerned if you want something and can have it. Look, my own sister (whom I have disowned due to many vile things done to me over the years but that is another topic!) was so NASTY when I got my ring. I had not even told her and figured she would see it on my hand when she came out last November to my son''s bar mitzvah. Well, sometime in April when Tiffany''s got this stone in, it so happened my mother was here visiting and I took her with me to see it. She was then going to visit my sister. It never occured to me to tell my mom NOT to say anything...I just knew I would get a phonecall from dear sis and get a snotty and snarky attitude, not anything resembling happiness for me that I was getting something that I wanted. I then get that phonecall, only she starts by saying, So, aren''t you supposed to be getting your new ring about now? (she knew from my mom that I had chosen the stone and the ring was being set, due to be ready shortly after)...I had to back peddle about it a bit, because even though she and I both knew she was going to be nasty about it, she was also peeved I had not shared the process with her. The point I a making is that if you can afford it and you want it, I have to say ulitmately I do not feel it is anyone''s business but yours. People act very odd though. A friend of mine got a larger round diamond. Being a jewelry freak, I noticed. I asked if it was new. She said no. (hello it was like double the size...why get it if you are going to lie right to someone''s face? It was only so blatantly obvious. . I just think you need to ask yourself, will it make me happy more than it will make me uncomfortable? Can we do it financially? If yes, then I say go for it!

 

[windowshopper]

Date: 4/26/2006 11:20:25 PM
Author: diamondfan

Date: 4/26/2006 10:56:24 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I somehow missed the controversial thread, but I wanted to say again here that I think Diamondfan''s EC ring is one of the most beautiful rings I have ever seen! Most of us have jewelry that falls entirely in another category, but I think we all enjoy seeing and are happy for those who are fortunate to have the jewels of a princess!

I think part of my own personal conflict is that I also enjoy having a few fine pieces of jewelry, but as another poster said, I am not always in circles where I feel comfortable wearing my best jewelry. Part of my agony deciding on my anniversary upgrade was that 1.5 cts. is average or small around here, but most of my friends have a carat or less! So I have to balance having a diamond I will enjoy but not feel too showy around those in my community. My sisters and sisters-in-laws all have about 1.0-1.2 ct. diamonds, and even there, I don''t want to seem like I have a need to outdo them. I really don''t. I just like diamonds a lot and I want to change from YG to platinum! So that is why I enjoy PS...we share an enjoyment of jewelry whereas we may not have friends in our daily life who do.

I think life is too short to really be concerned if you want something and can have it. Look, my own sister (whom I have disowned due to many vile things done to me over the years but that is another topic!) was so NASTY when I got my ring. I had not even told her and figured she would see it on my hand when she came out last November to my son''s bar mitzvah. Well, sometime in April when Tiffany''s got this stone in, it so happened my mother was here visiting and I took her with me to see it. She was then going to visit my sister. It never occured to me to tell my mom NOT to say anything...I just knew I would get a phonecall from dear sis and get a snotty and snarky attitude, not anything resembling happiness for me that I was getting something that I wanted. I then get that phonecall, only she starts by saying, So, aren''t you supposed to be getting your new ring about now? (she knew from my mom that I had chosen the stone and the ring was being set, due to be ready shortly after)...I had to back peddle about it a bit, because even though she and I both knew she was going to be nasty about it, she was also peeved I had not shared the process with her. The point I a making is that if you can afford it and you want it, I have to say ulitmately I do not feel it is anyone''s business but yours. People act very odd though. A friend of mine got a larger round diamond. Being a jewelry freak, I noticed. I asked if it was new. She said no. (hello it was like double the size...why get it if you are going to lie right to someone''s face? It was only so blatantly obvious. . I just think you need to ask yourself, will it make me happy more than it will make me uncomfortable? Can we do it financially? If yes, then I say go for it!

Thats really too bad especially when its people you are close to (by blood or otherwise) and you want someone to be excited with..................I agree that people should get and enjoy what they want if they can afford it, but living here in ny and seeing the brand competition is what just really gets to me. I grew up elsewhere in a much more conservative restrained environment. i.e.: ladies who owned horse farms wore jeans and boots and drove old green farm trucks. my husband makes fun of me..............he says why do you have this stuff and you dont use it or wear it...................i feel self-concious especially around friends from home

 

[diamondfan]

Windowshopper, where did you grow up? (I am always interested to know). New York is tough. I have never lived there but get there a lot and have some family there. It can be a difficult environment. You have a STUNNING ring and I am sure you more than carry it well. I think men often just do not "get" diamonds (or do not want to) but boy can they get hyper over a car or plasma tv. I think to each his own. My friends who are not too into jewelry for what ever the reason still love to see my goodies, but they have no desire to have such things. I think it boils down to your comfort and the environment. My kids go to a school that is more p.c. and low key (we call it granola here) and while there are all types of families here, most are more conservative. I used to leave my rings and such home when I went to school events. I finally realized that I was being silly and dishonest with myself. It is fine to leave it when I am doing art in the class or something like that, but otherwise, this is a part of me. People who know me love me for all my traits, and some of my friends share the love of gems etc and some don''t...it''s all good! i have a friend who LOVES horses. Paid $150,000 for a horse. She loves him to bits, gets such pleasure riding him...would I do that? No, but I am so happy for her. That is what caring and being a true friend are about. Sadly, I have had to look deeply at my sister and realize she is so empty inside that she cannot be happy truly, even for herself. Life is a constant manipulation. I have so much good and wonderful in my life that I just could not allow it in my world anymore.

 

[windowshopper]

Date: 4/27/2006 12:24:47 AM
Author: diamondfan
Windowshopper, where did you grow up? (I am always interested to know). New York is tough. I have never lived there but get there a lot and have some family there. It can be a difficult environment. You have a STUNNING ring and I am sure you more than carry it well. I think men often just do not ''get'' diamonds (or do not want to) but boy can they get hyper over a car or plasma tv. I think to each his own. My friends who are not too into jewelry for what ever the reason still love to see my goodies, but they have no desire to have such things. I think it boils down to your comfort and the environment. My kids go to a school that is more p.c. and low key (we call it granola here) and while there are all types of families here, most are more conservative. I used to leave my rings and such home when I went to school events. I finally realized that I was being silly and dishonest with myself. It is fine to leave it when I am doing art in the class or something like that, but otherwise, this is a part of me. People who know me love me for all my traits, and some of my friends share the love of gems etc and some don''t...it''s all good! i have a friend who LOVES horses. Paid $150,000 for a horse. She loves him to bits, gets such pleasure riding him...would I do that? No, but I am so happy for her. That is what caring and being a true friend are about. Sadly, I have had to look deeply at my sister and realize she is so empty inside that she cannot be happy truly, even for herself. Life is a constant manipulation. I have so much good and wonderful in my life that I just could not allow it in my world anymore.

Virginia, Massachusetts and Cincinnati: lots of money in the places I grew up but not showy. My family is very low key and my husband abhores logos......... I am kind of the same way. BUT I admit to being a little bit of hypocrite b/c I love handbags and accessories but I never ever buy any with the real evident logos. Like LV or the big GG''s. I mean they are gorgeous but I feel people are staring and it makes me feel really uncomfortable (and how do I know that b/c I have in the past bought them and never used them...........I am a freak I know)

Anyhow sorry about your sister. I have a MIL like that.........totally destroyed my husbands and his sisters relationship with their DAD b/c, in a nutshell, she wants all the $$$. They are both doing fine so they couldnt care less but she is psycho...she actually stole some things from our house several years back before they were truly estranged. She buys a new and bigger diamond every year --gobs of stuff but is a bitter and strange lady.

Thanks for the compliments on my ring........i am struggling with upgrading the center stone by 1 to 2 carats (absolutely no more) or just getting a big chunky band .........dont really need or want both. I only wear rings on one hand so I am rying to think realistically............

 

[diamondfan]

What size is your stone now? Would you keep your setting (I am not sure if bigger would fit there)...but LOVE it. I also love good hanbags but usually do not buy the stuff with the name all over it. I prefer the more subtle, but have been known to buy into a hot bag or shoe. But I have to love it first. Sometimes I really think family can suck. And you are supposed to sit still and be abused because you share blood. Seems odd to me. We put up with from family what we would never tolerate from a "friend". But sometimes it gets soooo bad one must be cut off! I am sorry about mil, I hate when people are nutty and make everyone around them miserable!

 

[KristyDarling]

Diamondfan, reading your last post is making me think about ''fessing up and finally telling my close friends that my diamond is not a fake!

You''re inspiring me! It''s true that I''m not being true to myself every time I tell others that my ring is moissanite. (but I''m just so.....well, meek about this! You''ll see why....) When I showed my 3.56ct "moissanite" to my best girlfriend (she''s hardcore granola, very PC, and brutally honest), she had a very theatrical reaction. Rolled eyes, big sigh, "OH MY GOD, KRISTY. I''m sorry but that ring is RI-DI-CU-LOUS! I want to be honest and tell you that that ring is SO TACK-EEEEE! Why in the world do you have THAT?!" So you can see how after that, I''d be even less inclined to tell the truth! [sigh] This was my best friend''s response!

By nature, I''m an exceedingly modest person. I really don''t like to call attention to myself and in all other aspects of my life, I''m pretty unremarkable (think Subaru Forester, Gap, and Target). The one glaring, mysterious exception to this is my diamond whoredom. So you can guess why I''m so hesitant to spill the beans. Sheer embarrassment!

When I get my LM ring (hopefully this Friday!), I know I''ll want to wear it EVERYWHERE, and I have brunch scheduled with my girlfriends for Saturday. It would be veeeeeerrrry hard for me to leave my precious at home on only the second day of my Post-LeonMege-Ring life...even just for a couple hours! If I can somehow grow some b@lls, maybe I will just cop to it and tell them it''s real. They can then judge as they see fit.

Uuuuhhhhh....I so scared!

(you''d THINK that a mature, professional woman and mother of 2 could just be honest with her friends in this instance, but well, if you knew my friends.....they''re sweet and wonderful and awesome, but they just wouldn''t understand my diamond obssession, and certainly not a ring like this! And I really value their opinion of me.)

DF, I''m so, so, so sorry to hijack your thread! I just find myself feeling very comfortable around you. A kindred spirit thing, or something.

You''re very easy to "talk" to! I''d love to hear any words of advice!

 

[windowshopper]

Date: 4/27/2006 12:57:54 AM
Author: diamondfan
What size is your stone now? Would you keep your setting (I am not sure if bigger would fit there)...but LOVE it. I also love good hanbags but usually do not buy the stuff with the name all over it. I prefer the more subtle, but have been known to buy into a hot bag or shoe. But I have to love it first. Sometimes I really think family can suck. And you are supposed to sit still and be abused because you share blood. Seems odd to me. We put up with from family what we would never tolerate from a ''friend''. But sometimes it gets soooo bad one must be cut off! I am sorry about mil, I hate when people are nutty and make everyone around them miserable!

its 3.18. the setting is the dilemma. I was actually more into the setting than the stone. when the ring was made the jeweler went a little nuts on the side stones. MUCH bigger than i wanted and i feel they are too big for the center stone. So Id have to have the whole thing remade. I have the hands of farmer --seriously super long fingers so i can carry a big ring proportionally but i still want it to be set low and once you get to a certain carat weight (as I am sure you know) the basket has to start going up . This is set as low as it can be. So I wouldnt mind a bigger stone just b/c I can use the mass on my hand--but also becasue i prefer the solitaire look and my ring doesnt look like a solitaire b/c of the side stones being so big. .

YES blood is NOT thicker than water nor should it be