'The Mailman' delivered...earrings!

[LaraOnline]

My mailman (the kind who pulls up out the front with a van lol) didn't give me these.
This was an old-fashioned purchase, bought by my old-fashioned husband, for my 40th birthday, which is Monday.

Unfortunately, the photos I thought were good enough turned out pretty meh.
So, my apologies for that, I enjoy beautiful photos of lovely gems just as much as the next PSer.

Perhaps when the light is better, I will try and take some better snaps. (it's getting on in the evening around here)

for your viewing pleasure: Hearts on Fire Fulfillment earrings, 1.05 ctw, in wg

Perhaps I owe a few of you some bets, I was sure it was the pendant. (he deliberately threw me off track??!! cheeky.)

 

[LaraOnline]

Sorry for the rather graphic super-closeup lol
Here's a photo that gives a better shot of the overall 'effect'.

Please forgive my dreadful hair, it is stinkingly hot and humid over here right now

 

[Rhea]

They look great! I like the overall coverage and fairly low profile that cluster earrings have. What a great gift. Happy 40th!

 

[LaraOnline]

Yes, the low profile was a nice surprise with these earrings.
Very easy to wear...and lots more sparkle than a solitaire as well!

This is my first experience with a 'halo'-type design, and I have to say, I am enjoying it!
The earrings are seamless in their appearance, it is actually quite difficult to say where one diamond ends and the other one begins.

Never thought I'd like a 'cluster' design, but the overall effect is quite lacy and pretty.
I'm happy!
I'll be wearing these a LOT, methinks.

 

[SparklyOEC]

They're beautiful and Happy Birthday.

 

[Rhea]

I love the look of a single diamond, but the high profile has always put me off. I really like your earrings. I'm doing a bit of planning so I may be thinking about this more than I normally would. They really seem perfect, the ear coverage, the low profile, and the additional sparkle over a single stone earring. They're really pretty! I hope the light is good soon so we can see more photos!

 

[missy]

Lara, they are beautiful and look great on your ears!! So much presence and sparkle- enjoy and wear in good health and happiness!

Happy Birthday!!

 

[LaraOnline]

The good thing for you, Addy, is that you can probably fairly easily go and visit them yourself.
Hearts on Fire 'Fulfillment' range...available at a store near you!!
I'm not sure if they go larger in these 'stud' type earrings, as I didn't get to go to the store.

..., just cheked on the website! They DO go larger... 2ctw and 3ctw...

http://www.heartsonfire.com/shop-jewelry/earrings/studs/fulfillmentroundearrings.aspx

There are heaps of gorgeous 'cluster' type diamond stud earrings on their site.

Like I said, I only noticed the range because that is what my husband chose for me.

Thank you Sparkly, Addy and Missy!

 

[winternight]

Those are lovely! I love cluster style earrings!! I'm sure they are much more sparkely than regular diamond stud earrings because of all the stones and the way the lights hits them. Too bad the website doesn't post the mm width of each style. I wonder what that would be for the various carat weights. Hmmm. Anyways, they look amazing on and I can't wait to see better pics!

PS who are these husbands who can pick out jewelry unassisted???

 

[Amys Bling]

Beautiful!! He did very well

 

[blueiris]

Lara, those are gorgeous earrings - and gorgeous on you! Your husband did a great job. They're the perfect size for you and so sparkly. Happy Birthday to you, too!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That's the kind of surprise I like! They are beautiful!

 

[LaraOnline]

Thank you Winter, Amy, and Blue Iris!
And of course, Diamondseeker!

I have got out the old' tape measure, and to my mind these measure 8.5mm in diameter.
I can't imagine what the 2ctw and 3ctw would look like!
They would be hanging off my earlobes like lightbulbs!

These really are the perfect size!
Sometimes there are benefits to being petite.

 

[lulu]

They're just stunning! Happy Birthday!

 

[stargurl78]

They're gorgeous and look perfect on your ears! I just got a pair of solitaire studs and now I'm adding halo studs to my wish list

 

[luv2sparkle]

Congratulations Lara! They look beautiful on you!!! Happy Happy Birthday! 40 is a great birthday, enjoy it and embrace it! You look like a
stunning woman! A little ball of fire on your ear lobes never hurt either!

 

[armywife13]

Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Your earrings are gorgeous!

 

[VRBeauty]

Gorgeous! (and that applies to both the earrings and, from what I can see, the wearer!) And they have incredible presence on your ear.

 

[yennyfire]

They are gorgeous and look perfect in your ear! Congrats on your new sparklies and Happy Birthday!

 

[marcy]

Very pretty! Happy Birthday.

 

[melave]

Happy birthday for Monday Lara

They are stunning!!! i like a lot!!

Can you send your hubby up here to teach my OH to buy some bling??

 

[LaraOnline]

Can you send your hubby up here to teach my OH to buy some bling??

Unfortunately I don't have any tips. Personally I find the whole process terrifying, and grippingly random. It's like watching the ten-year-old drive the car.

Thank you very much for your kind comments. Like most of us, I don't get to post too often in this section (although now that I am officially a lady or - dare I say it - 'matron' that may have to change up slightly!) so your opinions and responses mean a lot.

Thank you lulu, stargurl, luv2, armywife.
Thank you VRB, yenny, marcey and melave.

 

[Tuckins1]

Very pretty! Enjoy them!

 

[Orchid Lei]

They're so pretty! I think I actually like them more than solitaire studs!

 

[AprilBaby]

Gorgeous! HAPPY birthday indeed! And welcome to the matron club!

 

[anne_h]

Pretty!!

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

They are beautiful Lara! Happy Birthday Again

 

[Dandi]

Yippeeeeee for DH!! They look absolutely perfect on you Lara!!

Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!

 

[junebug17]

Oh wow Lara, the earrings are just beautiful!! They're so sparkly and substantial, and look just perfect on you! Congrats, the hubs did good! And Happy Birthday!

 

[lknvrb4]

Gorgeous, enjoy your bday!