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Three Stone OMC

bee24

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Introducing my three stone OMC ring!
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Specs:
2.76 M VS2 (9.04x8.92x5.36) GIA
.67 K/J VS1 (5.35x5.17x3.84)
.61 G/H VS1 (5.27x5.09x3.59)
So 4.04 ctw
18k yellow gold band with platinum baskets, 2mm band that tapers to 1.4mm right at the shoulder. Size 7 ring, finger is closer to 6.75 but fluctuates.

A little background:
My original wedding ring is a diamond and opal ring with a pavé diamond jacket. I love it but it always felt fragile and I rarely wore it. About a year ago I decided I wanted a new ring for my 10 year anniversary.

I decided I wanted a “simple diamond band” (haha)…what started as looking at bands quickly spiraled into needing to know all the information about diamonds. One day I saw a ring posted by OWD and I was in absolutely in love. A three stone OEC ring, I couldn’t get it out of my head. I reached out to OWD, Rita, and Dolly. I followed all the Instagram accounts I could find. Then one fine day, I saw my stone pop up on Gilded Lane, I literally gasped, it was perfection, but I was very intimated to buy a big purchase on Instagram. At the exact time, Dolly randomly messaged me and told me to go buy the Gilded Lane stone. I love people in the business helping one another! I posted about the stone here: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/help-deciding-on-this-omc.281402/page-2

Jocelyn at Gilded Lane was an absolute joy. I also purchased my side stones from her and they are a great match to my center.

DK graded my sides stones differently than a local appraiser, so I added both color grades. They all seem to have the same undertone. Somehow once set, the center stone seems even whiter. That being said I love the color and am very happy with any warmth I do see. Special thanks to @Dreamer_D for pushing two tone, I think it was the perfect decision. Sometimes my stones seem icy white, other times the center stone has a lovely vanilla sparkle.

Setting:
You can see from my CAD thread I was all over the board on my ideas for the ring. It all came together after seeing multiple antique rings with the scallop basket, they were all solitaires but I could finally picture it as a three stone. I had wanted a “special” detail since I was custom designing a ring but again had too many ideas. Instead, I found my hidden meaning in the design, the basket scallops look like a W which is significant to me and the four lines, two on each side, also signify something to me. I *think* my side stones are angled perfectly. Overall the lines/shape of the setting and the chunkiness of the stones…it is perfect, for me.

Special thanks to @Dreamer_D @jjca @maryjane04 @Lookinagain @Mreader @elizat @tyty333 @ItsMainelyYou @Rfisher @lulu_ma and so many more for giving me so much advice in deciding on my stone(s) and setting design.

Now what we really want:
Few videos, scroll for more:
I spend a lot of time on our deck and am happy to see the ring is particularly lovely there!
Looking so white:
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Warm rainbows:
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As my husband says “two of my favorite things” lol:IMG_9289.jpeg

By some greenery:
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Some profile and close ups:IMG_9188.jpegIMG_9190.jpegIMG_8972.jpegIMG_8964.jpegIMG_9008.jpeg

Some perspective shots with my goodwill auction bezel necklace find lol:
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An obligatory pet shot (though he is “feral” but recently has let me touch him)
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I would also like to add my heartfelt thank you to this community. While the last year has had so many joys, it was also a challenging year with my mother being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I have often found myself scrolling pricescope, likely to detach from my world, and I always found this community to be so welcoming and supportive! It is wonderful to find such a kind community where everyone cheers on their internet friends and has a shared knowledge and love of something. So thank you for the unparalleled guidance and wonderful community!
 
All kinds of yes! Truly classic. It's gorgeous!!

I wouldn't change a thing about it. The two tone metals is great and claw prongs. Enjoy it!!!
 
Stunning in every way! Enjoy this beauty!
 
That is beautiful! I love the side view and the two tones.

I’m sorry about your mother’s diagnosis. Yes, PS can be a nice distraction.
 
I love it so much! It’s been so fun being part of the process. Congratulations on having such a stunning ring (also I must add your hands are beautiful)
 
It’s…. So…. Lovely….. :kiss2: :kiss2:

The basket & profile are equally as lovely & it just shimmers from every angle!

Congratulations on 10 years & going with your heart for the new ring!
 
Congratulations on your anniversary and what a lovely ring to celebrate it with. The proportions are just perfect and I love the coverage on your hand! I'm so jealous hehe.

I'm so sorry about your mum's diagnosis and hope you get more distractions here. PS is very good for the kind of stuff if people would post their journey and outcome like yours.

Feel free to take as many photos and videos and post them in every thread you could find :D I always love being reminded of who is who (I remember rings not people lol).
 
Congrats on the new ring! It turned out beautifully and I am sure it will bring you many years of happiness! I am so sorry about your mother’s diagnosis. PS has been a great distraction to me too through the years, and I am glad it has served you too.
 
Your ring is amazing. Huge beautifully proportioned antique diamonds. So rare and such treasures to own. I get so much pleasure knowing the antiquity of my diamonds and how special it is to own them and keep them safe for future generations.

And the mounting is perfect. Excellent proportions and the baskets are so delicate! The two tone *does* look great!

I can see from all the different backgrounds on the videos that you have been taking pleasure in your diamonds all over! I thought, “now that’s a woman who liver her ring!” The best possible outcome and so important to find moment of pleasure in the midst of the worst life throws at us.

Will you wear a wedding band with it?
 
Absolutely lovely! It's perfect in every way and looks like it was just always meant to be on your finger.
 
Gorgeous!
 
Oh my!!! It’s pretty perfect!!! Love everything about it from the gorgeous center stone, to the delicious setting and sides. Happy anniversary and enjoy that stunning new ring!!
 
I love everything about it! Looks perfect!
 
All kinds of yes! Truly classic. It's gorgeous!!

I wouldn't change a thing about it. The two tone metals is great and claw prongs. Enjoy it!!!

Thank you!! I had a hard time picturing the two tone but it really feels so perfect!
Stunning in every way! Enjoy this beauty!
Thank you!

That is beautiful! I love the side view and the two tones.

I’m sorry about your mother’s diagnosis. Yes, PS can be a nice distraction.
Thank you!
Any diagnosis like that can be shocking and PS has been a lovely distraction!

I love it so much! It’s been so fun being part of the process. Congratulations on having such a stunning ring (also I must add your hands are beautiful)
Thank you! My favorite thing about PS is seeing the journey from stone to setting to completed ring! I never thought to be self-conscious of my hands but also never took photos of them lol, so thank you for the compliment!

It’s…. So…. Lovely….. :kiss2: :kiss2:

The basket & profile are equally as lovely & it just shimmers from every angle!

Congratulations on 10 years & going with your heart for the new ring!
Thank you! I particularly love the profile, the baskets and the chunky stones.

Gorgeous!

Thank you!
Oh my!!! It’s pretty perfect!!! Love everything about it from the gorgeous center stone, to the delicious setting and sides. Happy anniversary and enjoy that stunning new ring!!

Eeeek thank you!!
I love everything about it! Looks perfect!
Thank you!!
 
Congratulations on your anniversary and what a lovely ring to celebrate it with. The proportions are just perfect and I love the coverage on your hand! I'm so jealous hehe.

I'm so sorry about your mum's diagnosis and hope you get more distractions here. PS is very good for the kind of stuff if people would post their journey and outcome like yours.

Feel free to take as many photos and videos and post them in every thread you could find :D I always love being reminded of who is who (I remember rings not people lol).
Thank you!
Yess I need to add to the three stone ring threads etc!

Congrats on the new ring! It turned out beautifully and I am sure it will bring you many years of happiness! I am so sorry about your mother’s diagnosis. PS has been a great distraction to me too through the years, and I am glad it has served you too.
Thank you! It really has been special to create this ring (with everyone’s help!). Thankfully my mom has been doing really well and we are a year into the diagnosis and she’s still fighting but PS is a wonderful distraction for me as had the ring designing process!

Your ring is amazing. Huge beautifully proportioned antique diamonds. So rare and such treasures to own. I get so much pleasure knowing the antiquity of my diamonds and how special it is to own them and keep them safe for future generations.

And the mounting is perfect. Excellent proportions and the baskets are so delicate! The two tone *does* look great!

I can see from all the different backgrounds on the videos that you have been taking pleasure in your diamonds all over! I thought, “now that’s a woman who liver her ring!” The best possible outcome and so important to find moment of pleasure in the midst of the worst life throws at us.

Will you wear a wedding band with it?
Yes, I lovvvve thinking about the history of the stones and the new life they have now! I have a daughter and hope she will love the ring one day too! I think on a previous thread we had discussed the center stone being a late OMC, the sides are a bit more wonky but still a very similar facet pattern.

You were a part of all my variations on the setting lol so you know I was all over the place but I think it ended up perfect. I feel like the setting really allows the stones to shine, especially their shape which I love.

Most of my pictures I posted are from around my yard but I literally take a picture everywhere I go lol. Honestly for years I just wore an old band and so this is a huge difference and I can’t help but stare (and take a pic)!

Not sure about a wedding band. I have a thin gold band coming in the mail today that is partially just for winter months to wear with my ring so it’s not too loose. I would lovvvvvve a French cut diamond band and even talked to DK about it but I really want antique stones with the high crowns. And I don’t know if it would look good with my ring…likely would be better worn separately. I have been loosely looking for an antique band with tiny old cuts but also it really feels perfect alone!

Absolutely lovely! It's perfect in every way and looks like it was just always meant to be on your finger.
Thank you!!! I actually fell in love with your stone’s ring/basket back in July and it was one of my inspirations! Cannot wait to see your completed ring.
 
Thank you for all the love everyone!

I realized I didn’t post about working with David Klass and want to provide a “review”. DK/team were a dream. They were always incredibly responsive. I would get CADs back so quickly. Since this was my first time making a ring I was very indecisive and they were always patient with me. I had worked with a local place that would take 3-4 weeks to get a CAD and never seemed to be able to create what I described. DK/team were always able to take my words and make something wonderful, I honestly loved all my CAD variations. I had reached out to multiple PS approved vendors and DK was absolutely the most responsive. I hope to work with them again one day!
 
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*Sigh* The proportions, the pattern and color harmony, the two tone. Those PRONGS.
It really is perfection.
I'm so happy for you, you will love it forever.
 
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I absolutely love it!
 
:love:Oh my!! Your new ring is absolutely glorious!!
Funny.. I have something very similar so no wonder I love yours so much too.
Looks perfect on your finger. :appl:
I'm so very sorry about your mom's diagnosis.. try to stay in the positive. I know it's hard..
 
It is just perfect! It looks fantastic on your hand as well.
 
It’s a beautiful ring! You’ve accomplished a gorgeous meaningful setting. Enjoy your beautiful ring in good health.
 
:kiss2:Your ring is so, so lovely and the setting is perfection! Congratulations!
 
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
May you wear it in good health.
 
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*Sigh* The proportions, the pattern and color harmony, the two tone. Those PRONGS.
It really is perfection.
I'm so happy for you, you will love it forever.
Lol :lol-2: Thank youuuu!

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I absolutely love it!
Eee thank you!

:love:Oh my!! Your new ring is absolutely glorious!!
Funny.. I have something very similar so no wonder I love yours so much too.
Looks perfect on your finger. :appl:
I'm so very sorry about your mom's diagnosis.. try to stay in the positive. I know it's hard..
Ooo off to search your threads to find yours! Also thank you, I’m loving it so much and while my mom is not a big jewelry person she has given many opinions on the process so it’s been fun to share together!

It is just perfect! It looks fantastic on your hand as well.
Thank you!

It’s a beautiful ring! You’ve accomplished a gorgeous meaningful setting. Enjoy your beautiful ring in good health.
Thank you so much!

:kiss2:Your ring is so, so lovely and the setting is perfection! Congratulations!

:D Thank you!!
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
May you wear it in good health.

Thank you!!
 
It's so gorgeous!! I love everything about it. :kiss2:
 
@Dreamer_D
The thin band arrived and I have tried it a few times. I don’t mind it but I think I prefer it alone! Perhaps a thicker antique 18k band could look good or an old cut band but this one just seems to get lost! I think I remember you saying you mostly wear yours alone?

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@Dreamer_D
The thin band arrived and I have tried it a few times. I don’t mind it but I think I prefer it alone! Perhaps a thicker antique 18k band could look good or an old cut band but this one just seems to get lost! I think I remember you saying you mostly wear yours alone?

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(please don’t mind the pine needles lol)

Yeah I see what you mean. I’ve been looking for a band to wear with mine off and on for so long! I find I am very finicky about bands I guess. I want them to have the same profile/height and then balance is needed. In my case I have a very detailed gallery with octagonal donuts and millgraine and I don’t want to damage it and I like looking at it! So for me that’s a big part of the issue. So yes I wear mine alone. Maybe I always will!

I think a wider band with engraving and maybe some accent diamonds would be nice. Perhaps closer to 2.5mm. Do you have any wider bands to try to get a sense of proportions?
 
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Sorry the delayed reply! I agree, I worry that a band would damage my ring eventually, I don’t have the lovely details you have but I still love looking at the baskets/profile. The chunky diamonds are like little cupcakes, I love seeing them.

I added some pictures with bands I have two that are 2mm and one that is 3mm…none are great. The eternity isn’t bad but I also just like it alone, so I’m sticking with wearing it solo for now (unless I find an amazing band :D).

Sorry the terrible pictures, the window behind me has great light but then it’s a bit distracting with the painting. I am getting a macro lens today and hoping to take better pictures, they seem clear to me but once I post they are definitely not!
 

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