The pad saga comes to a close

[MakingTheGrade]

Finally got the pad set properly in sally's lotus setting
To recap: 5mm padparadscha sapphire, Ceylon, unheated from NSC
Setting: 18k lotus from Sally at Heart of Waters.

Lots of pics to follow! After I got it set, I went shopping, and man does it sparkle in multi-point retail lighting!! The scintillating fire is AMAZING. Too bad I don't have that at home

These are in daylight (except the bottom right, that is my kitchen lightbulb, you can see how it affects the color)

Disclaimer: the color in these photos shows more purple than I actually see, which is weird, but oh well. Just FYI.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I like the cut, it''s a very cool variation on the portugese, it reminds me of flower petals And it results in a lot of scintillation!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

ANother cool shot of the cut

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Handshots

 

[D&T]

MTG- the color is beautiful, and I love the CUT! that setting is perfect for the stone as well. like you said about the cut being sort of flowery, the setting sure brings it to life!

 

[T L]

It looks to be a very lively stone with such a nice pink color. Really lovely. Congratulations on your project coming to a successful and happy ending.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Almost direct sunlight, SPARKLE!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Facing the light, I was trying to catch some of the dispersion, if you look carefully you can see the blues and green sparks

 

[packrat]

Oh my! It''s beautiful! The setting is just perfect for it!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

This pic is more about the setting than the stone, both are lovely though! This us under a florescent bulb, it deepens the color quite a bit.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Very beautiful. Thank you for posting so many photos from the "top down." I really like that as well as the side view.

How high up is the stone? Does it seem like you''re going to hit it on alot of things?

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 5/22/2009 5:38:08 PM
Author: Stone Hunter
Very beautiful. Thank you for posting so many photos from the ''top down.'' I really like that as well as the side view.


How high up is the stone? Does it seem like you''re going to hit it on alot of things?

In the last hand shot you can kind of see how high it is. I don''t think it''s in any more danger than a normal prong setting

 

[MakingTheGrade]

My photos can''t really do the stone justice, you really have to see it in motion to appreciate how much the cut shoots out sparks at you

A BIG thanks to everyone who has helped me complete this project!! Especially Linda for all her great guidance on pads and for introducing me to the setting!

 

[innerkitten]

Ooooh another stone in that fab setting. Very nice ring.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 5/22/2009 5:49:22 PM
Author: innerkitten
Ooooh another stone in that fab setting. Very nice ring.

Thanks! I feel like I''ve been waiting forever to get to wear this baby! hehe.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Beautiful ring...I love the setting and the color of the stone.
Wear it in good health!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 5/22/2009 6:54:42 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
Beautiful ring...I love the setting and the color of the stone.

Wear it in good health!

Thanks!
Your avatar ring is gorgeous!

 

[ilovesparkles]

It is gorgeous!!!! I thought I saw a similar setting somewhere! I just love it!

 

[icekid]

MtG- It turned out fabulously! Can''t imagine a better setting for your stone.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 5/22/2009 8:15:56 PM
Author: ilovesparkles
It is gorgeous!!!! I thought I saw a similar setting somewhere! I just love it!

Hehe, you might have seen it in BrownEyedGirl''s thread, she has a beautiful green tourmaline in this setting.

And thanks Icekid!!

 

[packrat]

Just visiting your ring again! While staring in adoration I realized I can see the reflection of the camera and your hand in the tips of the prongs, especially in the 3rd picture haha!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 5/22/2009 10:15:02 PM
Author: packrat
Just visiting your ring again! While staring in adoration I realized I can see the reflection of the camera and your hand in the tips of the prongs, especially in the 3rd picture haha!

Ha! I totally didn''t notice!! Yeah, it''s very shiny

 

[cushioncutnut]

Oh how pretty and feminine. It looks perfect in that setting. The cut reminds me a little bit of an OEC. It looks great on you too!!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Date: 5/22/2009 10:35:00 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
Oh how pretty and feminine. It looks perfect in that setting. The cut reminds me a little bit of an OEC. It looks great on you too!!

OEC?

 

[Linda W]

Date: 5/22/2009 5:43:07 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
My photos can''t really do the stone justice, you really have to see it in motion to appreciate how much the cut shoots out sparks at you


A BIG thanks to everyone who has helped me complete this project!! Especially Linda for all her great guidance on pads and for introducing me to the setting!

MTG: Your pad looks gorgeous in Sally''s setting, it looks right at home there. I am so glad that I could help you. Your ring looks beautiful on your hand too.

 

[chrono]

The first thing I thought of when I saw the picture was, "what a pretty pink flower". It''s a very vibrant pastel pink in a cute setting.

 

[mochi]

Date: 5/22/2009 5:13:20 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
I like the cut, it''s a very cool variation on the portugese, it reminds me of flower petals And it results in a lot of scintillation!

Oh WOW! I love this photo...it looks like a flower. Love the color of the stone and the setting!!

 

[chrono]

Date: 5/22/2009 11:28:23 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade

Date: 5/22/2009 10:35:00 PM
Author: cushioncutnut
Oh how pretty and feminine. It looks perfect in that setting. The cut reminds me a little bit of an OEC. It looks great on you too!!

OEC?

Old European cut diamond. You will find many examples of OECs in the Timeless Classics section of PS.

 

[mariedtiger]

Hi MakingTheGrade, that is splendiferous

Now I''m envious. I love the setting and that stone is dazzling. Congrats on an excellent project!

 

[ma re]

It turned out really lovely!