Here''s the link to the jewelry, but a lot of stuff is sold out. If you want Beverly K, I think only some of the earrings and pendants are left (and maybe the 8" bracelet): http://www.jrakeliquidationsale.com/jewelry.html
Thanks, BEG. I only really notice the window when I''m photographing it, and it''s off my finger. I wore it for the first time today, and never once noticed the window, so I''ll continue to wear it until I find a replacement. I did notice how white and sparkly it is, which makes my ER look dull and grey. In fact, I''m thinking about taking the ER to Quest to see if they can polish (thoroughly, not the 5-minute-while-you-wait job) and re-plate it. I told my DH and his eyes kinda glazed over, but I sweetened the deal by telling him it was close to some Korean markets.Date: 2/13/2009 7:40:28 PM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl
Ditto. The setting is way worth the great price you paid for it, Cellentani! And the tourmaline is a lovely color, and will still look great until the time you decide to replace it (if you do).
tourmaline_lover - you can put a diamond in my setting any time you want!!Date: 2/13/2009 7:53:36 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
I would love to put a diamond in there. I love round diamonds in square halos.
How big is the tourmaline - do you have a gauge, or do you know the carat weight?
I do see some brown in that stone from your pictures, and it does look a bit murky. I would look for a stone with as little brown or grey modifier as possible for your budget. It''s getting more and more difficult to find vivid tourmalines though. I don''t know if you ever saw my pink/red tourmaline round in the colored stone eyecandy thread. It would give you an idea of a more vivid color without the secondary brown modifier. It''s also in my gallery images as the bottom ring on my finger. That color may or may not appeal to you though.Date: 2/13/2009 9:15:08 PM
Author: cellentani
tourmaline_lover - you can put a diamond in my setting any time you want!!Date: 2/13/2009 7:53:36 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
I would love to put a diamond in there. I love round diamonds in square halos.
How big is the tourmaline - do you have a gauge, or do you know the carat weight?And no style-clash here - I love rounds in square halos too! Frankly, putting my rb in there has crossed my mind, but I''m afraid it''s too big at 7.1mm.
I don''t know the carat weight of the tourmaline, but it''s 6.48mm on my digital calipers.
And hey, since you''re the tourmaline guru, is the color of this tourmaline fairly average? If I look for another, should it be lighter/darker? I know it''s largely a matter of preference, but just wanted your thoughts.
I know what you mean, yingh - I have a 9mm aqua asscher that has a huuuge window. I still wear it though... Good thing is, no matter how bright the light is, I can't see through to my finger when I'm wearing the tourmaline. That's funny about your co-workers; if only they new.
LadyM,Date: 2/13/2009 5:26:28 PM
Author: ladymentha
Sorry, I am somewhat ignorant about this. So exactly are windows?
Unfortunately, most pink tourmaline suffers from brown secondary modifiers in incandescent light. You will know it's a good pink if it keeps it's color in all light. Also if you are going to look for a pink tourmaline, you should get it from a faceter. Most pink tourmaline that goes through Thai and Brazilian cutting centers will be heated to colorless and than irradiated to hot pink. It's good to get a stone from someone who had the rough since they do not irradiate the material in the rough stage.
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