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Yay, I won HPDiamonds contest!!!

Dizzie

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In the end of March JDDN has posted about a contest that HPD diamonds held on Facebook. Here is the thread about it: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/enter-the-hpd-contest.229620/

I though that I never win anything so there is actually no need for me to post. However I had such a stellar experience with Wink when I was purchasing my tiny ideal cut (I have posted about it: https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-wink-jones-high-performance-diamonds.197385/ and https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-three-stone-and-halo-in-one.218612/), that I though why not post just for the fun of posting and because I love my ring so much ;) Besides HPDiamonds posts nearly daily some cool content on their FB page, so it is fun to look at - here is a link for your convenience: https://www.facebook.com/HPDiamonds/

How much was I surprised when couple of days later, there was actually a message from me from LaylaR and another couple of days later from Wink himself (hmm, I have to admit that I was really not expecting to win anything and have not checked my messages for couple of days) telling me that I won!!!I have nearly missed collecting my prize, but in the end it went well.

Now I only need to figure out what would I want to do with the prize and I am afraid this will be a long story, as I would want something lasting ;) Over the last months, I have significantly slimmed down the content of my jewelry box to the basic and/or sentimental pieces and did not really expect to have any new items in the near future, but with this prize it might be actually possible. It would be a great opportunity to get a baby present, as we are expecting out second child in May

I would welcome all your ideas - what would you do with the prize (USD500)?

I am looking forward to your suggestions
 
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Congratulations!!! So exciting!!!
 
Congratulations. How exciting for you. Is there anything you want right now? A new band, earrings or a pendant?
 
do your studs need jackets
 
Congrats!! Can't wait to see what you pick!
 
Yippee, congratulations!! I'm so excited for you :P.

Anything you've been wanting?
 
Congratulations!:clap:
 
JDDN - You are the one to thank - if you would not have posted about this contest, I would have not even known about it

Tyty333, marcy, poshmommy, Dancing Fire - thank you so much!

Marcy and Heididdle - those are great ideas indeed. Now I only need to sort out my priorities and budget! :)
 
Thinking of possible projects:

Jackets is a great idea and would be very doable, but my current studs are definitly not my "forever pair" neither size-wise nor cut-wise, so I guess, I should better wait on the jackets.

Pendant ot DBTY with CBI stone (albeit a smaller one - with my budget probably would be around 0.3ct) sounds yummi. I just need to figure out whether I would wear it often enough, as typically I just wear my tiny cross or maybe some pearls.

There was one project that I was pushing back, but would love to do someday. We have in the family a couple of stones scattered over various jewelry pieces not being worn that all have some sentimental value. My idea was to reset them into one piece of jewelry that I would wear and treasure. All stones are around 0.25ct (though quality varies) and I have enough stones to make a 5- or 7-stone band.

Now I wonder whether this kind of setting would be more or less in the range of my budget?
Do you think it would be better to have 5 or 7 stone on 5.75 finger? What are your favorite settings?
 
Dizzie, sounds like some great ideas for you to explore. What type of stones are in the family pieces? What a fun project! I have a size 6 ring finger and I find even 5 stone rings a bit wide (IMO) on my finger but you can always go try on some 5 and 7 stone rings at a local jewelry store to see what you like.
 
Oh I would absolutely get yourself a CBI stone!
 
Well that is cool, congrats!!! Come back and show us what you select, I'm sure it will be amazing!!!
 
Congrats!! What a nice decision to have to make!
 
Marcy - 6 stones are MRBs and one is late OEC or tranny, so that I could actually imagine them making a decent band. I wish I could try comparable bands in the jewelry stores, but as I live in Europe, this is actually not very common and even in high-end jewelry stores the choice is very limited.

Ame - thanks for enabling ;) i keep thinking hard about it

Arkieb1 and Kbell - thank you! - I will definitely come back and show - promised
 
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