Update on my ShaneCo ring :)

[sonnyjane]

So, I went in today to compare my stone to some certified stones, but after comparing a few, there was really no noticeable difference and mine was still the best value by far. As I said in my earlier post, it''s a 1.01 ct H, SI1, and it is completely eye clean. Not only is it eye clean, but I looked at it under a loupe and found nothing, so I asked her to point out where the inclusions were, and even she was surprised at how few and small they were. She told me there was feathering and a mineral near one of the facets, but when I looked under the loupe again, I could find nothing, and frankly, if I can''t see it under a loupe, I''m not worried about anybody else seeing anything with their naked eyes! So, I guess the moral of the story is that I learned I really didn''t care that my stone was GIA certified or not...it really is a nice stone and I''m very pleased for the price! I''m posting a MUCH clearer picture than before. The stone is still not mounted in the setting, so I''m sure once I finally get it in a few months I''ll have a full on photo shoot.

And thanks to Pricescope for all the input AND for teaching me what the Macro setting was on my camera!!!

 

[sonnyjane]

Closeup, I''m a 6.5 ring size FYI.

 

[2Artists]

That blue color is just beautiful on your hand!

Mrs. 2Artists

 

[missy]

Your ring is absolutely beautiful sonnyjane!
It is so elegant and sparkly too! I love it

Wear it in happiness and health and congratulations!!

Best wishes,
Missy

 

[facetgirl]

Your ring is beautiful!

I love the blue side stones- just gorgeous!

 

[mercoledi]

I''m glad they were so helpful and that you''re so happy with your ring!

It''s lovely, wear it in good health!

 

[lovegem]

Gorgeous!

What's the width of the ring band? It looks skinny and nice on your finger.

 

[sonnyjane]

The band is 2 mm... I know that''s kind of thin so I''ll be sure to keep up with the routine maintenance.

 

[Lynn B]

Oh SJ! It is GORGEOUS!

And it looks BEAUTIFUL on your hand. Congrats!

 

[pixley]

Such a pretty ring and I love the colour of your sapphires! The scale of everything looks perfect, and 2mm is a great width for the shank - it looks lovely and delicate, but it''s structurally solid. I can''t wait to see it all set. It''s really beautiful!

 

[sonnyjane]

Thanks everybody Yeah, I really like the light blue, it''s my birthstone but I never knew sapphires could come in that pale blue color until I started this whole search and I''m really happy with how it turned out!

I''m already thinking of getting some of the matching ice-blue sapphire jewelry...studs or a pendant haha...I''ve only been a member of Pricescope for 6 days and look what I''ve turned into! Ha.

 

[Deelight]

Beautiful setting, I love those pale blue sapphires

. The whole ensemble looks perfect on your fingers .

 

[honey22]

Gorgeous!!!

 

[tberube]

gosh I really love your ring!!

 

[marcy]

Your ring is very pretty and I love the ice blue sapphires with it. Congratulations. I bought one of their Kentucky blue stones and had it mounted in an ering for a RHR and I love it.

 

[sonnyjane]

Date: 7/29/2008 1:13:52 AM
Author: marcyc
Your ring is very pretty and I love the ice blue sapphires with it. Congratulations. I bought one of their Kentucky blue stones and had it mounted in an ering for a RHR and I love it.

Thanks! Yeah, that''s the reason I chose them for the setting, I loved that they had so many different colors of sapphires. It is my birthstone, but I never knew that they came in any color other than the typical dark dark blue. My friend went to the University of Kentucky so she got a pair of earrings in the Kentucky blue color

 

[decodelighted]

Sometimes ya just know yanno? It looks SO beautiful on your hand ... its just perfect in every way. GLAD you got better pix! And that you were able to put your mind at ease by comparing with certified stones. Can''t wait for the full photo shoot!!!!

 

[Tuckins1]

Gorgeous!!! I love that soft blue color, it''s just lovely

 

[geckodani]

OMG!

I LOVE the sapphires. Love love LOVE. They are such a delicate blue!!! Absolutely gorgeous.

 

[geckodani]

Date: 7/21/2008 7:54:48 PM
Author: sonnyjane
Thanks everybody Yeah, I really like the light blue, it''s my birthstone but I never knew sapphires could come in that pale blue color until I started this whole search and I''m really happy with how it turned out!

I''m already thinking of getting some of the matching ice-blue sapphire jewelry...studs or a pendant haha...I''ve only been a member of Pricescope for 6 days and look what I''ve turned into! Ha.

I had to laugh. I''ve been here less than a month and already have an ER reset going, a star sapphire face lift on my grammy''s rings and am contemplating a gem collection.

 

[MMT]

Very pretty. I love the blue sapphires. They are such a beautiful shade of blue. So pretty and dainty on your hand.

 

[K9]

I agree with Deco... glad that you were able to compare and put your mind at ease. Having a stone that YOU love is what''s important and it''s absolutely stunning on your hand! Congrats!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

I agree with Deco, but glad you went to put your mind at ease. I adore your ring, it''s absolutely gorgeous!!!

 

[marcy]

I keep coming back and looking your pictures. I want to get one of their colored stone erings for a 1/2 ct. heart diamond I have and didn''t know if I''d like the ice blue but I LOVE your ring. I''ll have to take a look at them when I go shopping next time.

 

[sonnyjane]

Yeah I was unsure because online they come off as being a little "neon" if you know what I mean but in person they look really nice, actually a little darker than I even expected, but certainly light enough to tell that they aren''t just regular sapphires. They ARE heat treated, but I didn''t care about that, just letting you know in case you do!

 

[Skippy123]

SJ, it looks fantastic on you!

 

[marcy]

I looked at some of the ice blue jewelry when I was in the store a few weeks ago and thought they were very pretty but that day I was looking for Kentucky blue jewelry. There was an ice blue pendant I almost bought. I like the color of the ice blue stones and they are so sparkly in person. I knew they were heat treated but that doesn''t bother me either. Your ring is gorgeous.

 

[vespergirl]

I just adore your ring!