#JOTW SF GTG June 22, 2019

[JPie]

It’s mine! Have to wait until 7/8 though; they’re closed for the 4th.

In the meantime...

 

[Bonfire]

Congratulations @JPie it’s exquisite!

 

[JPie]

This thread is missing two things: HUGE thank-yous to both 66 Mint and Lang Antiques! They graciously hosted us, and we were like kids in a candy store. I would highly recommend them both.

FYI, 66 Mint is open by appointment. Lang keeps regular hours, but definitely call ahead for groups.

 

[LLJsmom]

OMG you did it @JPie!!! It was so you!!! I would have never given it a second glance in the case. What exquisite taste you have. Congratulations! She is a beauty!!! Can’t wait to see your thread on this girl.

 

[LLJsmom]

Meant to post this.
@luckyhonu ‘s 2 carat ACA studs...
They are stunning. Just kept me staring at her ears like some crazy stalker all through lunch.

 

[missy]

It’s mine! Have to wait until 7/8 though; they’re closed for the 4th.

In the meantime...

@JPie the ring is stunning. I cannot wait to see this beauty on your finger. Please share lots and lots of photos with us when it arrives. It is just gorgeous.

Meant to post this.
@luckyhonu ‘s 2 carat ACA studs...
They are stunning. Just kept me staring at her ears like some crazy stalker all through lunch.

OMG these are amazbling earrings. Wow.

 

[JPie]

Thanks @Bonfire @LLJsmom & @missy !

 

[Slickk]

Wow, @JPie your new ring is fabulous! I am seriously loving it on your hand. It seems it was meant to adorn your finger. Congratulations and come back with pics! More pics!

 

[luckyhonu]

It’s mine! Have to wait until 7/8 though; they’re closed for the 4th.

In the meantime...

When you wore that ring I had a feeling it would be yours!!! Congratulations on your beauty!!!

 

[luckyhonu]

Meant to post this.
@luckyhonu ‘s 2 carat ACA studs...
They are stunning. Just kept me staring at her ears like some crazy stalker all through lunch.

Thank you for the kind words! I was happy to know that somebody appreciated the earrings besides hubby

 

[JPie]

Wow, @JPie your new ring is fabulous! I am seriously loving it on your hand. It seems it was meant to adorn your finger. Congratulations and come back with pics! More pics!

Thank you! I’ll start a SMTB when it arrives.

When you wore that ring I had a feeling it would be yours!!! Congratulations on your beauty!!!

It doesn’t hurt that PSers are a bunch of enablers!

Thank you for the kind words! I was happy to know that somebody appreciated the earrings besides hubby

Oh, I appreciated them too! Since I was sitting next to you, I didn’t want to keep staring at them through lunch and make you wish you sat elsewhere.

 

[Stone Hunter]

I totally get it. What is tempting me is that incredibly delicate and unique setting and the super white diamonds juxtaposed with the blood red rubies. I love that some of them are cabs, and such tiny delicate cabs at that. And completely authentically vintage. You just don’t find these any more.

It's a STUNNING ring. Thanks for sharing that some of them are cabs, I was wondering about the details.

@JPie So COOL that you were able to make a deal for this ring!!

 

[Stone Hunter]

Thanks for sharing all the WONDERFUL photos of your GTG!!

 

[Catmom]

It’s mine! Have to wait until 7/8 though; they’re closed for the 4th.

In the meantime...

GAH, so very lucky it's yours!!!!!

 

[Luce]

Yay @JPie ! So happy you snagged that beauty!

 

[Matthews1127]

What a great time, and such beautiful pieces!!!
Thank you for sharing!!! @JPie!! Please post more photos, when that beauty arrives!!!
All are stunning. But you know my faves are the step cuts!!! Absolutely drool worthy!!!

 

[JPie]

Thanks @Stone Hunter @Catmom @Luce @Matthews1127 !

 

[natasha-cupcake]

It’s mine! Have to wait until 7/8 though; they’re closed for the 4th.

In the meantime...

This ring has it all--glorious color, unique setting, presence. I love that it has geometry and curves! It's one of the prettiest rings I've ever seen. Congratulations, @JPie!

 

[Miss Marple]

@JPie — so happy to hear the ruby ring is yours. The craftsmanship, the design, the wearability makes me drool just thinking about it. I still can’t get over the delicate milgrain and how the ring is so delicate and sturdy at the same time.

@luckyhonu — I, too, could barely take my eyes off your earrings. The way they catch the light and sparkle with every move of your head and they way they can peak out from behind your hair is just breathtaking.

@LLJsmom — seeing MK in Victor’s stunning setting and then having a chance to try it on in person made me want to squeal in delight. Your ring remains one of my all time PS favorites.

For everyone else at the GTG—really enjoyed having a chance to meet everyone and enjoy your bling in person.

 

[JPie]

@natasha-cupcake thank you! That means a lot coming from a colored gem connoisseur such as yourself.

@Miss Marple it was such a pleasure meeting you! I shared that tidbit about the lizard push-ups with my husband and he was tickled pink to learn why they did that. Thanks for solving that mystery!

 

[JPie]

I ended up returning the ruby ring. A wonderful PSer helped me confirm that it was a Deco-inspired piece vs. actual vintage Deco: http://sophiad.com/product-details.php?cid=4_34&pid=662 . As lovely as the design is, I'm a huge fan of vintage/antique pieces and it made a huge difference to me that this was neither.

66 Mint was very understanding about it and refunded me promptly. Their price was below MSRP and they sold the ring to another buyer.

 

[Rubymal]

I ended up returning the ruby ring. A wonderful PSer helped me confirm that it was a Deco-inspired piece vs. actual vintage Deco: http://sophiad.com/product-details.php?cid=4_34&pid=662 . As lovely as the design is, I'm a huge fan of vintage/antique pieces and it made a huge difference to me that this was neither.

66 Mint was very understanding about it and refunded me promptly. Their price was below MSRP and they sold the ring to another buyer.

Oh noo, sorry to hear about that! Yeah, I agree with your thinking. Theres something really special about true vintage/antique pieces and finding out that it is not would've changed my entire perception of it as well.

 

[Rubybrick]

I ended up returning the ruby ring. A wonderful PSer helped me confirm that it was a Deco-inspired piece vs. actual vintage Deco: http://sophiad.com/product-details.php?cid=4_34&pid=662 . As lovely as the design is, I'm a huge fan of vintage/antique pieces and it made a huge difference to me that this was neither.

66 Mint was very understanding about it and refunded me promptly. Their price was below MSRP and they sold the ring to another buyer.

Wow, what a bummer, I would be heartbroken. But authentic antiques/vintage would be a deal breaker for me too. Do you feel like there was any misrepresentation? So sorry you had to go through the ups and downs.

 

[LLJsmom]

I ended up returning the ruby ring. A wonderful PSer helped me confirm that it was a Deco-inspired piece vs. actual vintage Deco: http://sophiad.com/product-details.php?cid=4_34&pid=662 . As lovely as the design is, I'm a huge fan of vintage/antique pieces and it made a huge difference to me that this was neither.

66 Mint was very understanding about it and refunded me promptly. Their price was below MSRP and they sold the ring to another buyer.

I am so sorry @JPie . Knowing that it was not vintage would definitely give me pause too. It's great that it went to another buyer because it is a beautiful piece. I am sure you will find more than enough lovelies to tempt you this summer.

 

[JPie]

Oh noo, sorry to hear about that! Yeah, I agree with your thinking. Theres something really special about true vintage/antique pieces and finding out that it is not would've changed my entire perception of it as well.

On the other hand it’s nice that such well-made rings are still being produced, I suppose.

Wow, what a bummer, I would be heartbroken. But authentic antiques/vintage would be a deal breaker for me too. Do you feel like there was any misrepresentation? So sorry you had to go through the ups and downs.

They said they had disclosed the fact that it was vintage-inspired, not actual vintage, during our GTG. I don’t recall that specifically but I do remember that they said they didn’t know how old it was.

I am so sorry @JPie . Knowing that it was not vintage would definitely give me pause too. It's great that it went to another buyer because it is a beautiful piece. I am sure you will find more than enough lovelies to tempt you this summer.

There’s always Lang!