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Thoughts on pink with olive diamond

Mrs_Strizzle

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Hi everyone! I have had my Army green diamond for sale for a little while on LT without any interest, so I'm thinking of switching gears and setting it. I have these amazingly sparkly medium pinky-lilac spinel melee, and I want genuine opinions on the combo. My thought is actually a double halo of pink then diamonds. So please share your thoughts, and if you have any better ideas, lay them in me! Thanks so much!
 

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LD

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Is that a chameleon diamond? I have one exactly the same colour and it changes to a bright orange!

I think the big question is, will you love it if you set it because you've got it for sale now and so that makes me think you've fallen out of love with it.
 

Mrs_Strizzle

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@LD No, I wish she was a chameleon! GIA says Fancy dark gray-yellowish green. I do have a chameleon like you describe, but it is only .4ct.

As for your 2nd very interesting question, hubby bought me this diamond years ago when I was an active duty wife. He now has been retired for a few years and we've happily left that life behind. I listed it for sale when he bought me my 3.63 ct OEC thinking I could replenish a bit in my bling account. It hasn't sold, Screenshot_20210117-154222_DuckDuckGo.jpg Screenshot_20210117-151219_DuckDuckGo.jpg Screenshot_20210212-115142_DuckDuckGo.jpg but I'm not disappointed. I saw these on the internet, and it got my juices flowing.
 

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The inspiration ring above is just to die for (the cushion cut) and I can totally see your diamond working in that design. Funnily enough I couldn't picture it from your original post but now seeing the inspiration I would say GO FOR IT!
 

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@meely yes, the halo in RG but shank probably in platinum. RG doesn't look great against my skin except maybe in the summer months. Thanks for the feedback!
 

meely

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@meely yes, the halo in RG but shank probably in platinum. RG doesn't look great against my skin except maybe in the summer months. Thanks for the feedback!

No worries and I can’t wear rose gold either so I hear you!
 

Rfisher

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Yes! I love that combo and your setting inspirations!
 

LilAlex

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I think that halo is too bright and saturated -- the star of the show suffers in comparison.

Maybe very low-color yellow-ish diamonds (but not fancy yellow)?
 

MjK1

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YES YES YES!!!! I LOVE green and pink together. It would be beautiful! :kiss2:
 

peacechick

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I think your diamond is beautiful and really a very interesting color. It has a lot of meaning behind it as well, so I’m glad you’re keeping it. No suggestions from me, just make what you will love wearing!
 

Mrs_Strizzle

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@LilAlex I also considered yellow, but happen to have the pink already. Something to ponder, as I think you make a decent point. Thanks for the feedback!

@MjK1 and @peacechick thank you!
 

Mrs_Strizzle

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One more option that just occurred to me that I already own. I have these barely lavender spinels as well. Thoughts and preferences? 20210220_101418.jpg
 

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@Adam95 imo rose gold looks best on warmer skin tones. It doesn't look great on me but on my daughter who has tanner skin than I it looks amazing.

Gotcha. Thanks, I was asking because I want to get something for my GF who is South Indian with medium to dark skin and I am a pale white boy! :lol:
 

meely

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What skin tone is best for rose gold?

Not sure but I have fair skin with a yellow undertone and it does nothing for me!
 

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Gotcha. Thanks, I was asking because I want to get something for my GF who is South Indian with medium to dark skin and I am a pale white boy! :lol:

What does she like to wear? Maybe if you can take a peek at her accessories?
 

Mreader

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The one on the left looks beautiful! I like how the white halo in between give both colors space to pop.

This is awesome. I’ve seen that ring on the 1st dibs site before and admired it. I think what you have will look fantastic!
 

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Saw this and thought the ring on the right is stunning
 
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