steph72276
Ideal_Rock
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Love your ring Anita!
Show me some Van Craeynest!
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trishy
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oh a pink asscher in a VC?!!! i havent seen a VC with anything pink yet... oh my, that would be so beautiful!!! i am making a picture in my head, and i really imagine it would turn out as an absolute favorite of mine
i imagine the pink asscher sitting in between VC flowers. kinda like a mini bouquet and the stone is the ultimate bloom. yummy!!! you cant go wrong no matter what you choose. i cant wait to see that treasure
edl
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Thanks LIB! Sorry I've been AWOL for so long...between the holidays, two families, planning a wedding, and a crazy work schedule life has been very, very busy. I don't think it gets any better either!
I got my L34 with what Larry calls a jewelers finish. I interpret that to mean standard finish, no antiquing. I like it better that way since I'm sure it'll weather over time.
edl
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Hey Trishy,
Well, I live IN San Francisco, and it takes me 15 minutes to get to Larry''s office (I''d probably be faster on a bike then in my car)....so you have no excuses! You should go see Larry, he''s fairly accomodating in person.
And the stone in 483...it''s a good ol CZ. They make them nice, don''t they? I''d guess the CZ is around 0.75ct.
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edl - I LOVE LOVE LOVE that ring!
coatimundi_org
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coatimundi_org
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Fabulous rings, edl!!! wow!!!
Mariposa
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Here''s an interesting piece I found...
New $2m egg featuring 20 oz of platinum launched 13th January 2009
news room pics/an_american_egg_pt.jpg
A San Francisco-based jeweller has launched a remarkable new design worth $2 million which features nearly 20 oz of platinum, JCKonline reported on Friday (9th January).
Van Craeynest has produced a stunning precious egg, inspired by Faberge and also containing yellow gold, 3,000 diamonds and rubies.
According to Stanislav Kaufman, who crafted the piece entirely by himself, it would have taken Faberge six jewellers and diamond setters in order to come up with a similar result.
He told the news provider: "It''s a totally different design than Faberge. And I did it alone."
Mr Kaufman spent 12 years creating the egg and used the technique of chasing gold and platinum over steel dies in order to shape the metal under considerable pressure.
"I had always dreamed of doing something like a Faberge [egg]," JCKonline quotes him as adding. "I call this The American Egg because it is made in America."
While one buyer registered an interest when the piece was advertised in a local lifestyle magazine, it was soon withdrawn as a result of the deteriorating economy.
Link to picture:
http://www.platinum.matthey.com/media_room/new_2m_egg_featuring_20_oz_of_platinum_launched_18969458.html
Mariposa
New $2m egg featuring 20 oz of platinum launched 13th January 2009
news room pics/an_american_egg_pt.jpg
A San Francisco-based jeweller has launched a remarkable new design worth $2 million which features nearly 20 oz of platinum, JCKonline reported on Friday (9th January).
Van Craeynest has produced a stunning precious egg, inspired by Faberge and also containing yellow gold, 3,000 diamonds and rubies.
According to Stanislav Kaufman, who crafted the piece entirely by himself, it would have taken Faberge six jewellers and diamond setters in order to come up with a similar result.
He told the news provider: "It''s a totally different design than Faberge. And I did it alone."
Mr Kaufman spent 12 years creating the egg and used the technique of chasing gold and platinum over steel dies in order to shape the metal under considerable pressure.
"I had always dreamed of doing something like a Faberge [egg]," JCKonline quotes him as adding. "I call this The American Egg because it is made in America."
While one buyer registered an interest when the piece was advertised in a local lifestyle magazine, it was soon withdrawn as a result of the deteriorating economy.
Link to picture:
http://www.platinum.matthey.com/media_room/new_2m_egg_featuring_20_oz_of_platinum_launched_18969458.html
Mariposa
RubyCharm
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This thread is wonderful
(Thank you LIB for starting it
)
I must say that widget''s star ruby ring and LIB''s ruby ring were my main sources of inspiration for my star ruby engagement ring. I will post some pictures as soon as I receive the finished ring from VC (in a few weeks).
Larry has been a pleasure to work with. My ring is a customized version of style 457 in platinum. The star ruby will be securely set in a full bezel with a halo of pave-set diamonds surrounding it (see attached drawing made by Larry to get a rough idea of it).
I must say that widget''s star ruby ring and LIB''s ruby ring were my main sources of inspiration for my star ruby engagement ring. I will post some pictures as soon as I receive the finished ring from VC (in a few weeks).
Larry has been a pleasure to work with. My ring is a customized version of style 457 in platinum. The star ruby will be securely set in a full bezel with a halo of pave-set diamonds surrounding it (see attached drawing made by Larry to get a rough idea of it).
coatimundi_org
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Rubycharm-that will be lovely!!
angeline
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Hi fellow VC-lovers...
Once again I will be making the trip to see the wizard in his cave... aka visiting Larry the sweetheart. I finally have a babysitter so I will be able to concentrate this time and (hopefully!) commit to something.
Soooo are there any requests? I''m going tomorrow at 9am Pacific time.
Let me know!
p.s. for those interested I have finally settled on a diamond. Totally happy for the first time. 2.23 ACA F VS2. Very fiery!
Once again I will be making the trip to see the wizard in his cave... aka visiting Larry the sweetheart. I finally have a babysitter so I will be able to concentrate this time and (hopefully!) commit to something.
Soooo are there any requests? I''m going tomorrow at 9am Pacific time.
Let me know!
p.s. for those interested I have finally settled on a diamond. Totally happy for the first time. 2.23 ACA F VS2. Very fiery!
loriken214
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Please tell Larry hello from me! I can''t wait to see photos from your visit!!!
Lori White
loriken214
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Congratulations on finding your diamond!!!!Date: 3/22/2009 1:45:33 PM
Author: loriken214
Please tell Larry hello from me! I can''t wait to see photos from your visit!!!
Lori White
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Your diamond sounds perfect this time, so I think it is great that you are now ready to find a permanent home for it!
I''d love to see crosses if he has any made up. I adored the last mold you showed me, but I was afraid it was too large. So I really haven''t dealt with that idea since then. But if you have a chance to ask, that would be great! Of course, I''d enjoy seeing pictures of anything there! Good luck!!!
I''d love to see crosses if he has any made up. I adored the last mold you showed me, but I was afraid it was too large. So I really haven''t dealt with that idea since then. But if you have a chance to ask, that would be great! Of course, I''d enjoy seeing pictures of anything there! Good luck!!!
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