Year in review

[cushioncutnut]

Goodbye 2021(5ct H VS-2 WF ACA upgrade, VCA Magic Alhambra long pave pendant)!

Hello 2022!

Stunning way to enter 2022!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Great thread, and beautiful pieces everyone!

Here is my 3.04 August Vintage cushion in a Leon Mege setting.

Breathtaking!

 

[cushioncutnut]

I love threads like this! Everyone sharing their beloved pieces. So much fun to read the stories behind some pieces and hear the goals for the future.
My finished pieces this year are modest. Some small custom pieces, some vintage finds.

By far the most meaningful was a charm bracelet with a blank charm that my son engraved with my initials for me! He's learning engraving. He was nervous to try engraving on my "precious metal"(925 lol)....I wear it daily.

Beautiful collection! I love that your son engraved your bracelet!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

2021 closed with a beautiful Christmas present in the form of a LGD tennis bracelet.

Beautiful! I was hoping to close with a tennis bracelet last year. Ahh..maybe this year!

 

[elizat]

Looking back, the following projects were completed or I purchased the following:

1. 10.5 mm white South seas studs (I don't have any photos)
2. Blue akoya studs (no photos either)

3. French cut ruby and old mine diamond ring (1.5 years in the making)





4. Antique oval in a deco setting design - also a project that took over a year






5. I made some earrings:










6. I bought some vintage earrings:





7. I set a tsav garnet I have had for a couple years:



8. I reset my 3.09 omc:





I believe that pretty well covers it. I hope so, especially looking back.

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

Looking back, the following projects were completed or I purchased the following:

1. 10.5 mm white South seas studs (I don't have any photos)
2. Blue akoya studs (no photos either)

3. French cut ruby and old mine diamond ring (1.5 years in the making)





4. Antique oval in a deco setting design - also a project that took over a year






5. I made some earrings:










6. I bought some vintage earrings:





7. I set a tsav garnet I have had for a couple years:



8. I reset my 3.09 omc:





I believe that pretty well covers it. I hope so, especially looking back.

Oh good lord! Every single one of these is breathtaking! ( How do you stand it!?)
Seriously beautiful pieces

 

[CSpan]

Looking back, the following projects were completed or I purchased the following:

1. 10.5 mm white South seas studs (I don't have any photos)
2. Blue akoya studs (no photos either)

3. French cut ruby and old mine diamond ring (1.5 years in the making)





4. Antique oval in a deco setting design - also a project that took over a year






5. I made some earrings:










6. I bought some vintage earrings:





7. I set a tsav garnet I have had for a couple years:



8. I reset my 3.09 omc:





I believe that pretty well covers it. I hope so, especially looking back.

Amazing year! The rings are fabulous but those coral earrings are my fave

 

[Niel]

i will play but don’t judge me.
ASAP tomorrow lol

 

[diamondyes]

Looking back, the following projects were completed or I purchased the following:

1. 10.5 mm white South seas studs (I don't have any photos)
2. Blue akoya studs (no photos either)

3. French cut ruby and old mine diamond ring (1.5 years in the making)





4. Antique oval in a deco setting design - also a project that took over a year






5. I made some earrings:










6. I bought some vintage earrings:





7. I set a tsav garnet I have had for a couple years:



8. I reset my 3.09 omc:





I believe that pretty well covers it. I hope so, especially looking back.

Omg the Opal and coral vintage earrings- where should I be shopping? I adore these!

 

[mrs-b]

I did less pieces in 2021 than I think I've done in a long time. And a couple of the pieces I did have made, I didn't keep. But I did a couple of pieces I truly adore, plus a few smaller pieces to fill in some gaps to my collection.

First and foremost - Beloved.

4.05ct H VS1 in 18kt yellow, with platinum detail. 2 matching bands. 1 x 7 stone band (1.85ctw, colorless, eye clean stones, all individually certified, all ideal cuts) - same style.











My beautiful cluster with 1.51 G VS2 center, and 2.1ctw of E VS sides - platinum.



Joy - my enamel bracelet. 18kt, mostly solid charms.



I had a number of pearl drop jackets made to go with my OEC studs. And then I had halos added to the studs. Here's an example of one pair of pearls on the newly halo'd studs. The studs are roughly 2.1ctw in platinum and the pearls are beautiful akoyas - 9mm. These ones are pink/purple/lavender color, but I also have grey with green and pink overtones, and a lovely pair of blues. They're all set in platinum and will all be worn with the same halo'd studs.





One shot without the pearls.



I also bought a 1.22ctw E VS pair of diamonds and had them set into studs.



A bypass Victorian pearl ring, and I replaced the rather damaged pearls with these pale pink akoyas.





And that's it for 2021, as far as "new projects that I kept" goes. I also did a bunch of tweaks and remakes, but you've seen them all before and none of them is substantial.

I have a pair of rather gorgeous platinum and diamond drops currently in production for 2022, a beautiful 20kt, very heavy, yellow gold ring, which has been made but which I won't receive until Valentine's Day, and I'm planning to have an enamel and diamond locket made for my birthday in June - and that's probably it for this year. At some point there will be a diamond necklace and a three stone with an emerald center - but these last 2 pieces probably won't be this year. They will also be my last 2 pieces.

 

[lissyflo]

Looking back, the following projects were completed or I purchased the following:

1. 10.5 mm white South seas studs (I don't have any photos)
2. Blue akoya studs (no photos either)

3. French cut ruby and old mine diamond ring (1.5 years in the making)





4. Antique oval in a deco setting design - also a project that took over a year






5. I made some earrings:










6. I bought some vintage earrings:





7. I set a tsav garnet I have had for a couple years:



8. I reset my 3.09 omc:





I believe that pretty well covers it. I hope so, especially looking back.

So that’s where the bling gods were hovering for 2021! Everything is stunning and so very you. Your reset looks perfect on you, and those coral earrings . And I’d forgotten about your tsav - it was worth waiting a couple of years, the setting suits it so well. I hope 2022 is as beautiful for you!

 

[Dandi]

I did less pieces in 2021 than I think I've done in a long time. And a couple of the pieces I did have made, I didn't keep. But I did a couple of pieces I truly adore, plus a few smaller pieces to fill in some gaps to my collection.

First and foremost - Beloved.

4.05ct H VS1 in 18kt yellow, with platinum detail. 2 matching bands. 1 x 7 stone band (1.85ctw, colorless, eye clean stones, all individually certified, all ideal cuts) - same style.











My beautiful cluster with 1.51 G VS2 center, and 2.1ctw of E VS sides - platinum.



Joy - my enamel bracelet. 18kt, mostly solid charms.



I had a number of pearl drop jackets made to go with my OEC studs. And then I had halos added to the studs. Here's an example of one pair of pearls on the newly halo'd studs. The studs are roughly 2.1ctw in platinum and the pearls are beautiful akoyas - 9mm. These ones are pink/purple/lavender color, but I also have grey with green and pink overtones, and a lovely pair of blues. They're all set in platinum and will all be worn with the same halo'd studs.





One shot without the pearls.



I also bought a 1.22ctw E VS pair of diamonds and had them set into studs.



A bypass Victorian pearl ring, and I replaced the rather damaged pearls with these pale pink akoyas.





And that's it for 2021, as far as "new projects that I kept" goes. I also did a bunch of tweaks and remakes, but you've seen them all before and none of them is substantial.

I have a pair of rather gorgeous platinum and diamond drops currently in production for 2022, a beautiful 20kt, very heavy, yellow gold ring, which has been made but which I won't receive until Valentine's Day, and I'm planning to have an enamel and diamond locket made for my birthday in June - and that's probably it for this year. At some point there will be a diamond necklace and a three stone with an emerald center - but these last 2 pieces probably won't be this year. They will also be my last 2 pieces.

Your posts bring me so much joy

 

[elizat]

Oh good lord! Every single one of these is breathtaking! ( How do you stand it!?)
Seriously beautiful pieces

Thank you! I had three longer projects finally done, which was good. But it did help to make it look like a ton of purchasing too!

Amazing year! The rings are fabulous but those coral earrings are my fave

Thank you- too nice as always! I love the coral too. So underrated.

Omg the Opal and coral vintage earrings- where should I be shopping? I adore these!

The earrings came from Filigree Jewelers and from Zachary's Jewelry. Both have IG too! Thanks so much!

So that’s where the bling gods were hovering for 2021! Everything is stunning and so very you. Your reset looks perfect on you, and those coral earrings . And I’d forgotten about your tsav - it was worth waiting a couple of years, the setting suits it so well. I hope 2022 is as beautiful for you!

Ah, thank you so much. You are th best, L. Xoxo

 

[Niel]

i will play but don’t judge me.
ASAP tomorrow lol

a pearl necklace I got for Christmas.

both new to me - diamond spinel ring and 22k gold band
V.chrysoberyl in an antique mount

converted baguette half eternity

diamond and imperial topaz

diamond and gold pretzel necklace

ruby and old cut diamond ring

diamond ring

sapphire diamond and enamel ring

emerald ring

turquoise band

millgrain platinum band

gold snake bracelet and paper clip chain bracelet

Tiffany bamboo hoops (sellers photo)

shrimp hoops (sellers photo)

gold herringbone necklace

 

[HS4S_2]

 

[diamondyes]

a pearl necklace I got for Christmas.

both new to me - diamond spinel ring and 22k gold band
V.chrysoberyl in an antique mount

converted baguette half eternity

diamond and imperial topaz

diamond and gold pretzel necklace

ruby and old cut diamond ring

diamond ring

sapphire diamond and enamel ring

emerald ring

turquoise band

millgrain platinum band

gold snake bracelet and paper clip chain bracelet

Tiffany bamboo hoops (sellers photo)

shrimp hoops (sellers photo)

gold herringbone necklace

LOVE it all!!!!

But somehow the pretzel is my fave

 

[junebug17]

This is totally goals. What colour is the centre, if you don’t mind me asking?

Thank you @diamondyes! It's an M.

 

[ChickityChicken]

a pearl necklace I got for Christmas.

both new to me - diamond spinel ring and 22k gold band
V.chrysoberyl in an antique mount

converted baguette half eternity

diamond and imperial topaz

diamond and gold pretzel necklace

ruby and old cut diamond ring

diamond ring

sapphire diamond and enamel ring

emerald ring

turquoise band

millgrain platinum band

gold snake bracelet and paper clip chain bracelet

Tiffany bamboo hoops (sellers photo)

shrimp hoops (sellers photo)

gold herringbone necklace

Your 2021 collection is beautiful! Everything speaks to me. If you don't mind, I would love to see an earshot of the Tiffany bamboo hoops!

 

[diamondyes]

Your 2021 collection is beautiful! Everything speaks to me. If you don't mind, I would love to see an earshot of the Tiffany bamboo hoops!

Oh same!!

 

[Niel]

Oh same!!

Sure. @ChickityChicken
I have included some longer good hoops I also got this year I forgot about

 

[bling_dream19]

Where is this ring? We need pictures please!!

Hi @MissGotRocks and PS friends - here is the ring! I am thrilled to pieces because it just came together. The diamond was one of @Spring Day side stones to her 3 stone and I had just bought a preloved Emilya. DK had the diamond already, so I sent the Emilya to him and it was a perfect fit! Here she is 1.16 L VS
Thanks for letting me share!

 

[meely]

Wow what a great thread!
I’ve gone back to work this year (two at school babbas) and to be honest just functioning is somewhat challenging so for me this is the cheats way of commenting when I think of all those threads I’ve just liked! Honestly EVERYONE on this thread has had the amazing pieces but I’m just gonna comment on the ones that I might considering selling my kidney for. Honestly I started screenshooting so I could comment on everyone and I’ve got so many pages saved.

@LLJsmom great thread and I love your watches, so classic and chic. Wear forever pieces.

@MissGotRocks gorgeous stones, timeless pieces.

@missy I love that you are handing your pieces down, beautiful photo of your sister.

@Lookinagain love your necklaces and the photo is great too!

@Catmom your horseshoe and octopus are just so beautiful!

@ac117 what a collection, your diamond pendants are just lovely, so jealous as a solitaire pendant is on my list!

@Natylad im so glad you are doing so much better and I love your rubies!

@Cerulean that moonstone bracelet is just beautiful and your sapphire ring is one of my favourites! You have amazing taste.

@diamondyes love this ring it’s just fabulous!

@diamondseeker2006 I know that ring was a long time coming and it honestly doesn’t disappoint, you really do have some heirloom worthy pieces.

@Sprinkles&Stones the unmentionables wow just love that setting and the five stone too! So simple yet so stylish!

@junebug17 honestly that setting is tdf so beautiful, just looks perfect on your finger!

@CHRISTY-DANIELLE love all your pieces but your son’s engraving is so precious, something to really treasure!

@elizat you have such an amazing collection, those vintage coral and opal earrings though are just stunning! They look like really substantial pieces too!

@mrs-b I’ve been on ps long enough to see you create a few wedding sets. This one is perfection though they just look amazing together.

@Niel that spinel ring, be still my beating heart! I love the sapphire/enamel/diamond ring, pretzel necklace and enlongated hoops too.

Well done pricescopers keep up the good work!

 

[JoJa12345]

a pearl necklace I got for Christmas.

both new to me - diamond spinel ring and 22k gold band
V.chrysoberyl in an antique mount

converted baguette half eternity

diamond and imperial topaz

diamond and gold pretzel necklace

ruby and old cut diamond ring

diamond ring

sapphire diamond and enamel ring

emerald ring

turquoise band

millgrain platinum band

gold snake bracelet and paper clip chain bracelet

Tiffany bamboo hoops (sellers photo)

shrimp hoops (sellers photo)

gold herringbone necklace

Everything is AMAZING but....I LOVE the pretzel necklace SO MUCH! Do you mind sharing where you got it?

 

[bling_dream19]

Thanks so much, that is so kind of you, bling_dream19! I remember there was a thread asking, "do you take your ring for granted?" and every time I stare down at her, I feel so fortunate to have her. I think we're due to get some sun this week, so I'm going to aim to get a thread up very soon!

Oh my goodness, a double halo with pink diamonds for your unheated pear would be amazing! Have you shared photos of your pear anywhere? And I'm still in awe at the kismet that led to your OEC being an absolutely perfect fit for your Emilya.

Thank you sooo much @Kim N yay I'm soo excited to see more pictures of your gorgeous diamond and pink diamond Emilya!!!!
DK has the unheated pink pear sapphire but here is a pic! Need to set these 2 yellow diamond cuties. I'm open for ideas!! Probably need to start a thread lol.

Thanks so much, that is so kind of you, bling_dream19! I remember there was a thread asking, "do you take your ring for granted?" and every time I stare down at her, I feel so fortunate to have her. I think we're due to get some sun this week, so I'm going to aim to get a thread up very soon!

Oh my goodness, a double halo with pink diamonds for your unheated pear would be amazing! Have you shared photos of your pear anywhere? And I'm still in awe at the kismet that led to your OEC being an absolutely perfect fit for your Emilya.

 

[Slickk]

@bling_dream19 I just adore your Emilia with the OEC and your three stone is absolutely stunning too!!! Love those old cuts!

Nice haul @Niel … very nice indeed!!

 

[bling_dream19]

@bling_dream19 I just adore your Emilia with the OEC and your three stone is absolutely stunning too!!! Love those old cuts!

Nice haul @Niel … very nice indeed!!

Thank you soo much @Slick1

 

[Niel]

Everything is AMAZING but....I LOVE the pretzel necklace SO MUCH! Do you mind sharing where you got it?

I had found an expensive one on eBay and in the “related items” on the page was this little cutie for 1/5 th the price. 14k so a little luxe a little silly you know - how I would describe myself.

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

I had found an expensive one on eBay and in the “related items” on the page was this little cutie for 1/5 th the price. 14k so a little luxe a little silly you know - how I would describe myself.

I love the "related items" along the bottom!
I have found some of my best stuff there.
Your haul for the year is amazing by the way!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I have nowhere near the collection of other PSers, but 2021 was still a damn good year for me!

I upgraded to my HFG.

Then I set it in a solitaire.

Then I wanted more finger coverage, so I re-set it in a halo.

And I got my first RHR, a gorgeous Cartier orchid ring.

As one who hoped @Kim N would post a thread on her gorgeous pink diamond halo ring, I am happy to say that she posted a thread in the Lab Grown Diamond forum with some beautiful pictures of her ring!

 

[elizat]

Love it all. We could swap and share so many things!