The giant rings thread... for lovers of big CS rings
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I have a very difficult relationship with blue but wanted to add a big blue to the collection.
Some candidates were zircon and aqua as I enjoy that more pastel shade. Never found an aqua that I liked and was worried that a honking zircon would chip easily so ended up with this baby blue sapphire. Tough enough and big enough!
Some candidates were zircon and aqua as I enjoy that more pastel shade. Never found an aqua that I liked and was worried that a honking zircon would chip easily so ended up with this baby blue sapphire. Tough enough and big enough!
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I have a very difficult relationship with blue but wanted to add a big blue to the collection.
Some candidates were zircon and aqua as I enjoy that more pastel shade. Never found an aqua that I liked and was worried that a honking zircon would chip easily so ended up with this baby blue sapphire. Tough enough and big enough!
Omg, it's breathtaking!
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Avondale
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Is unheated as well!!!!! Squeeeeeeeeee
Just how big is that and how are you not broke after buying it?
ETA: Oh, and why do you just nonchalantly drop it here instead of... I saw the other thread! You got it months ago! Why didn't you show it earlier? Why doesn't it have its own thread? Aaaa!
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Just how big is that and how are you not broke after buying it?
ETA: Oh, and why do you just nonchalantly drop it here instead of... I saw the other thread! You got it months ago! Why didn't you show it earlier? Why doesn't it have its own thread? Aaaa!
I read other people’s threads and there is so much romance and thought that goes into each piece of jewellery. My quest to go big means that it’s always more of a practical exercise for me (I know it’s a weird word to use with jewellery but you get my drift) because there are always budget constraints.
*Gasp* sometimes I even have to settle!!! But I’m very ok with settling!
So I don’t make a thread because there’s no big romance behind the ring! I just wanted a big honker that can be seen from far away and this was the best I could do. And I wanted unheated! Not sure why but it was a thing for me with this ring. She’s a bit over 13 carats.
I was tempted to do one halo to save money but was advised that one halo would look sad on such a big stone so I went double with the marquise and I loooooove it!!!
Here she is at her worst (poor indoor lighting at night):
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Is unheated as well!!!!! Squeeeeeeeeee
Wow, just wow, thanks for sharing your beautiful stone and ring!!!
True blues don't do a lot for me, hence I opted for a lab blue Asscher cut Sapphire from Gary (still unset) as I don't want to spend too much on an earth-mined blue Sapphire.
I too prefer a lighter and less saturated blue colour, so that I could better appreciate the cut quality.
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Need to add this one to this thread as well!
I have always been a green girl but I must say the blue is not bad!
Here’s them battling it out
I have always been a green girl but I must say the blue is not bad!
Here’s them battling it out
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I'll dare to speak for everyone and say that the lack of big romantic backstory is very, very easily overlooked in the presence of such pictures! Honestly, can't get enough of them. This sapphire is stunning, and it looks stunning even at its worst, and if I had it on my hand, I wouldn't be able to walk 20 straight meters before bumping into something because I'm too busy staring at it.
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Need to add this one to this thread as well!
I have always been a green girl but I must say the blue is not bad!
Here’s them battling it out
Another whopper, thanks for sharing!
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Need to add this one to this thread as well!
I have always been a green girl but I must say the blue is not bad!
Here’s them battling it out
Be still my heart!
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GORGEOUS RINGS @mellowyellowgirl (damn smiley doesn’t work)
My 7-8ct corundums instantly became small & modest to my eyes
My 7-8ct corundums instantly became small & modest to my eyes
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Your glowing pink sapphire is glorious and one of my favourite rings ever!!!!! Once in a lifetime stone that one!!!
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I read other people’s threads and there is so much romance and thought that goes into each piece of jewellery. My quest to go big means that it’s always more of a practical exercise for me (I know it’s a weird word to use with jewellery but you get my drift) because there are always budget constraints.
*Gasp* sometimes I even have to settle!!! But I’m very ok with settling!
So I don’t make a thread because there’s no big romance behind the ring! I just wanted a big honker that can be seen from far away and this was the best I could do. And I wanted unheated! Not sure why but it was a thing for me with this ring. She’s a bit over 13 carats.
I was tempted to do one halo to save money but was advised that one halo would look sad on such a big stone so I went double with the marquise and I loooooove it!!!
Here she is at her worst (poor indoor lighting at night):
The double marquise halo is stunning! It looks like a wreath that is presenting the gorgeous sapphire to the viewer.
Your comment about the sapphire and emerald battling it out made me chuckle. Somehow reminded me of a Bulbasaur vs Squirtle type situation
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The double marquise halo is stunning! It looks like a wreath that is presenting the gorgeous sapphire to the viewer.
Your comment about the sapphire and emerald battling it out made me chuckle. Somehow reminded me of a Bulbasaur vs Squirtle type situation
Omg I love it!!!! I’m totally going to name them Bulbasaur and Squirtle!!!! Those names are PERFECT for them!!!! They both have marquise settings too so you can say they are related “species” just like Bulbasaur and Squirtle are both Pokémon!
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Hahah truly excellent names!
Now you just need a ruby Charmander to complete the set
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I wish I could afford giant stones but I can't at the moment. So I'm doing the next best thing - slim down and hopefully my fingers look smaller and stones look bigger on them
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Need to add this one to this thread as well!
I have always been a green girl but I must say the blue is not bad!
Here’s them battling it out
Love them both, @mellowyellowgirl! So glam and elegant.
Yes please use the Pokémon names. Such fun. Oh dear, I am reading these posts before visiting the jeweller. Danger,,
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Love them both, @mellowyellowgirl! So glam and elegant.
Omg are you going soon??? Take pics for me if they allow it!!!!!!!’ Plzzzzzzzzzzzz
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I didn’t buy anything but my friend did! Feeling so virtuous
Some pics of the bigger rings, for fun.
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Aww…thanks! I am enjoying the ring. It gets so many questions/comments. She doesn’t have a name yet.
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With turquoise, bigger is better
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