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#JOTW Someone please take away my debit card! (Garnet beauty)

RetroQT

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That setting is just perfect… It looks like it cradles her! I don’t remember if you are going to wear her on your right hand….I always struggle with that myself. I wind up wearing the colored stone on my left hand with a band. Will she be a right hand ring?

I had her sized for my right but she fits comfortably on either ring finger. So I could see changing it up.

What do you think of the checkerboard cut on her? I looked through my loupe with strong backlighting and saw what looked like inclusions, but nothing drastic. I know she’s a dark stone so personally I’m not minding the checkerboard as I like how the light plays as she moves (second video especially). But I don’t know if I’ve seen anyone talking about like/dislike of the checkerboard look.
 

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Ooh such pretty videos!! That red! Gimmie! (Jk) ❤️
 

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I had her sized for my right but she fits comfortably on either ring finger. So I could see changing it up.

What do you think of the checkerboard cut on her? I looked through my loupe with strong backlighting and saw what looked like inclusions, but nothing drastic. I know she’s a dark stone so personally I’m not minding the checkerboard as I like how the light plays as she moves (second video especially). But I don’t know if I’ve seen anyone talking about like/dislike of the checkerboard look.

I really like the checkerboard look. I have a pair of stud earrings that has that cut. It’s known for its light play..
 

RetroQT

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Ooh such pretty videos!! That red! Gimmie! (Jk) ❤️

I’ll put ya down for first dibs should I choose to part with her. Hahaha!
 

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I really like the checkerboard look. I have a pair of stud earrings that has that cut. It’s known for its light play..

Good to know! It must be a CS thing and I’m such a noob regarding them. Haha!
 

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Good to know! It must be a CS thing and I’m such a noob regarding them. Haha!

I also don‘t know much about colored stones. I just recognize the cut from my earrings..:bigsmile:
 

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I love garnets, my daughters birthstone. They have such a deep color compared to most rubies I see. Congratulations on Scarlett, May she never be gone with the wind.
 

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And for those that love to see rings with bands, I went with a simple gold one so as not to detract.

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RetroQT

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@MamaBee I thought you’d like the band shots. ;-)
 

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RetroQT

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Thank you! The band looks so pretty with Scarlett! :kiss2:

It really does! I’m actually wearing them today as my “this girl is taken” set.
 

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I had her sized for my right but she fits comfortably on either ring finger. So I could see changing it up.

What do you think of the checkerboard cut on her? I looked through my loupe with strong backlighting and saw what looked like inclusions, but nothing drastic. I know she’s a dark stone so personally I’m not minding the checkerboard as I like how the light plays as she moves (second video especially). But I don’t know if I’ve seen anyone talking about like/dislike of the checkerboard look.

I've always liked that cut for colored stones. It strikes me as romantic, and reminds me of antique, leaded-glass window panes. (I have an amethyst cut that way.) Anyway, love your new ring, its striking, beautifully set and has great finger coverage! Enjoy!
 

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I've always liked that cut for colored stones. It strikes me as romantic, and reminds me of antique, leaded-glass window panes. (I have an amethyst cut that way.) Anyway, love your new ring, its striking, beautifully set and has great finger coverage! Enjoy!

Yes. I feel that too. She seems very romantic to me. I will one day take her in to get stats on her. But for now, I’m just enjoying the nice fall vibes from her. :kiss2:
 

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Scarlett is a raving beauty!!! That setting is to die for and I love the gold band paired with it. You did a great job on this one!
 

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First look! Walking out of the store with Scarlett on my hand.


Oh beautiful! I love the lacyness around the garnet! Don't know if you decided on a name but Lacy came to mind!!
 

RetroQT

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Scarlett is a raving beauty!!! That setting is to die for and I love the gold band paired with it. You did a great job on this one!
Thank you so much!!!!

Oh beautiful! I love the lacyness around the garnet! Don't know if you decided on a name but Lacy came to mind!!

It does seem lacy, doesn’t it? I was trying to figure out a good word to describe her and that would definitely be it!

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And woah!!! #jotw!!! So incredibly honored!
 

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:love: love this picture
It’s a beauty!

Congrats on JOTW!!

Thanks so much! I’m having fun with her. And yes… JOTW, still in shock but grateful.
 

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I actually love deep red garnets like this and have one with a similar cut. Beautiful ring, congrats!!!
 

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Thank you so much!!!!



It does seem lacy, doesn’t it? I was trying to figure out a good word to describe her and that would definitely be it!

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And woah!!! #jotw!!! So incredibly honored!

Awesome getting JOTW!! Congratulations!!
 

Bravissimo

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The first thing I thought I'd was Judy, as in Judy Garland. Judy Garnet... Judy Garland... Close enough :)

I thought of this too. And it goes w/the Ruby slippers. She is stunning by the way!!!
 
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