#JOTW Pink sapphire e-ring is DONE!!!! Woo Hoo! Pics inside

[swissmiss]

First of all, I want to thank everyone who contributed to the original stone-choice thread. Even though I didn't end up picking the overall favorite (stunning asscher yellow sapphire), it really helped to think it through.

I ended up with the light pink sapphire and halo'd it. Here are the photos!!!! It's overcast and late...

 

[swissmiss]

And another... with the icky ivy in my backyard.

 

[Niel]

Wow that's beautiful!!

I love you're choice to leave out the cup. And the prongs look lovely.

 

[swissmiss]

Niel, thank you so much! I had it redone to remove the cup and fix the prongs. The stone is now true to color instead of looking "salmon-y" and "fuzzy". Something about the cup made the stone less crisp looking, as though the facets were muddy.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Sweet, hope it all worked out for you. And such beautiful hands!!!!!!

cheers--Sharon

 

[pregcurious]

I voted for the yellow Asscher, but now that I see your ring, I think you made the right choice. Once you haloed the pink sapphire, it no longer blends with your skin, and the color pops but is still delicate and pretty. I love it!

 

[T L]

Is it really only pink? It looks like a padparadscha. Enjoy your ring, it's lovey.

 

[endless_summer]

Swissmiss - it is GORGEOUS!!!

The stone's color is so beautiful and delicate, and the workmanship on the ring looks great. I really like the stone in the halo, especially with the more open crown. Enjoy and congrats!

 

[JewelFreak]

That's just beautiful. Great choice! It's so feminine & delicate & looks luxurious, all at once. I wish it were mine!

--- Laurie

 

[indigoblue]

It is lovely! And so delicate.

 

[swissmiss]

Sharon, thanks for the compliment. Small hands make everything look bigger, which is good for the SO's wallet

pregcurious, I did second-guess myself a couple of times for letting the asscher go...! Thanks for the validation

TL, I wish it were a pad! The stone darkened considerably when set. Out of the setting it just looks pink, and more of a blue-toned pink than a pad-ish salmony pink. I think the little bit of rose gold is casting a coppery tone within the stone.

endless_summer, thanks!!! It's surprisingly comfortable for being a u-prong.

JewelFreak and indigoblue thanks for the lovely compliments!

 

[Mico]

Beautiful!

 

[minousbijoux]

Very nice, so delicate. You must be so pleased.

 

[yorkgirl]

Gorgeous on your long long fingers!! Love the rose gold prongs.

 

[marcy]

Very pretty. I love the color of your pink sapphire.

 

[iLander]

Gorgeous! Excellent choice on the color, I think you'll like the pink for years to come. The yellow I think would have gotten on your nerves after a while.

Love that it's a delicate pink.

 

[chloeishere]

It's beautiful! I looked back at your old thread and I'm really glad they removed the (bizarre) rose gold basket-- I agree that the stone is much prettier without a shell of rose gold on the back. Congratulations to you and your new fiance!

 

[quaxie]

Very pretty! Luxurious and delicate. Congratulations.

 

[chrono]

An improvement over the last time. Enjoy your new lovely e-ring.

 

[velouriaL]

I really like this. I didn't think it was bad before, but it's awesome now!!!

 

[FrekeChild]

Yay! It looks so beautiful! You definitely made the right choice.

 

[swissmiss]

Mico, marcy, quaxie, thank you!!!

minous, I am really happy with how it turned out this time

yorkgirl, I'm especially happy that the prongs are not crooked!!!

iLander, thank you so much! I am definitely glad I went with pink instead of yellow, since the former suits my skin tone better and "goes" with more of my wardrobe.

chloeishere, like you, I am SO glad that I pushed to remove the rose gold basket. I'm so much happier with how it came out now.

Chrono, thank you also for contributing to the last thread - it helped us communicate with the vendor better.

velouriaL, you're right, it wasn't at all bad before... it's just better now!!!

FC, thank you!

 

[Vidalia]

BEAUTIFUL! May you wear it in happiness and good health.

 

[chrono]

Swissmiss,
You are welcome. Seeing posters over the moon with their purchases is all the thanks I need.

 

[LoversKites]

The pink was a fantastic choice. The dainty pink and halo have lovely concinnity. Congrats!

 

[swissmiss]

Thank you Vidalia and LoversKites!

 

[RTFrog]

Swissmiss: What a beautiful ring! Lovely shade of pink, not overly saturated or pale at all, but a nice mix that looks delicate and beautiful in all lighting conditions.

I also like the proportions of the ring on your finger, with some room to play with for future bands Maybe a mix of diamond and pink sapphire, or one pink sapphire band in front and a diamond one behind in the same style. Would add some more tasteful bling

 

[thecat]

Stunning! I love the shade of pink and I love the delicate halo

 

[derbygal]

What a fabulous ring. Your sapphire is such a delicate, lovely shade of pink. Love the shape of the stone, too.

 

[kgizo]

So pretty!! Congrats on your engagement.