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Van Craeynest 810 & GOG AVC

Tuckins1

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Oh my lord, I am absolutely dr :lickout: :lickout: :lickout: ling over that stone!!!
 

tyty333

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Just lovely! Such a sweet and dainty setting!
 

lightningbug

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Sigh. :) I've been waiting for somebody to put an AVC into that setting, and the outcome is just as lovely as I'd imagined. It's a beautiful and classy work of art. Congratulations! Do we get hand shots?
 

legra

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:love: So beautiful! :love: Gorgeous AVC in an exquisite setting. Would love to see hand shots. Congratulations!
 

sunseeker101

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Ladies your wish is my command, though these pics are grainy-er and feature my less-than-dainty hand (size 7.5 finger!) The shank of the ring is 2.5 mm, so for viewing pleasure please imagine a long, elegant size 6 with beautifully-painted talon :)

Gemgirl, the camera is a Sony Cybershot DSC HX1. I'm using the 'point and shoot' mode provided for the photographically challenged ;-) And thank you!

Lightningbug, you must have a great eye for style inflections. We didn't have too much of a clue about the specific match!

Les pics:

Handshot008.jpg

Handshot22.jpg

Handshot001.jpg

Handshot1.jpg
 

hearts-arrows_girl

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Your diamond looks incredible!!! That is a really unique setting. It goes perfectly with your new diamond. Congrats!
 

MonkeysInk

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It's totally gorgeous - can't wait to see some hand shots!
 

sunseeker101

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Thank you H&A girl!

MonkeysInk, the handshots are just above. I know they're not the best -- but are they that bad?! :shock: lol j/k :)
 

oddoneout

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Both setting and diamond are beautiful.
 

AnneinGA

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Both are beautiful. I have never seen a setting so delicate and unique. I know you'll be proud to wear it!
 

Skippy123

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One of the most beeeeautiful rings I have ever seen on PS!!! Congrats; the details are amazing :appl: :appl: :appl: :love:
 

Andelain

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That's pretty! :love:
 

MishB

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The setting and the diamond are beautiful, together they are divine!!

:love:
 

princessplease

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Gorgeous!!!!!!!
 

Rowan

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Your ring is just stunning!!! :love:
 

ecf8503

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That's beautiful! Is it by chance set East-West? In some shots it looks wider than it is tall (is it a square stone)?
 

sunseeker101

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Aw Ladies, thank you all for your lovely comments! Could do with a :bunch of flowers: smiley for this :)

Ecf, you're right on the money with that! We gave VC the okay to set the stone in whichever orientation looked best... so I suspect the slightly elongated (6.37mm Vs 6.25mm) side was selected to make better proportion with the size 7.5 ring. Nicely spotted ;-) Here's one comparing it with a 1.6ct G round (for interest) and an Idealscope of the stone in setting:

Idealscope AVC 001.jpg

J Vs G.jpg
 

SparklyOEC

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I love the setting that the 1.6 round is in too! Is that, by any chance, a Single Stone setting? You have two beautiful rings!
 

Diamond*Dana

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Wow, gorgeous diamond and gorgeous ring!!
 

sunseeker101

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Thank you, SparklyOEC and Diamond Dana!

Sparkly, the other ring is a VC too, style no. 1007. There are some better pics on the 'Show me some Van Craeynest' thread on page 25. I love Single Stone settings (and stones :love:) too. Maybe one of these days... :naughty:
 

Lula

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Gorgeous diamonds and settings, and great photos, too! I love the detail on the settings. Congratulations on your AVC.
 

katedrac

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Great combination, congratulations.
 

portia

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Dec 21, 2004
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Wow! That setting and your AVC go together perfectly. Gorgeous!!
 

Cachette

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Beautiful!! :love: I never tire of those AVC's!!! Your other ring is very pretty also!!

Cachette :))
 

DragonEyce

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Sep 10, 2010
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Wow very nice! Love the AVC + VC combo...Its perfectly delicate and dainty and antiquey :love: Oh and the round in the 1007 setting is equally amazing :love:
 

AnitaT

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Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing pictures. Perfect combination!
 

canuk-gal

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HI:

Devine!

chers--Sharon
 

Brown.Eyed.Girl

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Oooh love the new pics! I actually think the diamond size looks really really good on your hand, because you can see the band detail better - overall, just a wonderful, elegant combination. Congrats!
 

sunseeker101

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Thanks again, ladies. Your kindly comments are much appreciated! :)

I posted up the comparison of J with G to highlight the value of going for a lower color in an antique (style) cut. The 1.1 J ring was 1/4 the total price of the (platinum) G ring -- but it doesn't give a quarter of the impression. Old-fashioned cuts in lower colors for the win! This is what I've gleaned from the experiment anyway :razz:

Will re-post the pics in the "Show me some VC" thread now. Thank you all :wavey:

ETA: B.E.G. Thanks for posting some pics to your AVC-dedicated thread. It was your thread that hypnotized us into making this foray in the first place!
 

Grlsbestfrnd

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WOW! It's perfect, congrats!
 
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