Your Latest Jewelry Purchases/Things You're Considering....

[dhimer]

I love these earrings!!! I would like to own a pair like them one day. Beautiful find and I'd love to see ear shots!

They are really pretty and so comfortable to wear. I have been looking for an (affordable) pair for a while. These are In 18k white and yellow gold. Here are some quick ear shots

 

[junebug17]

They are really pretty and so comfortable to wear. I have been looking for an (affordable) pair for a while. These are In 18k white and yellow gold. Here are some quick ear shots

Ah, thank you! They're beautiful!! They look perfect on you, enjoy them!

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

@oncrutchesrightnow It’s so pretty! It looks so much bigger than .725! I have a pendant that has a diamond around that size…It looks so much smaller than your diamond!

Thanks. Agree on the size… it looks really big to me. Must be the faux bezel.

 

[MamaBee]

Thanks. Agree on the size… it looks really big to me. Must be the faux bezel.

I love bezels..They so make a stone look larger. Yours is especially pretty.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

I love bezels..They so make a stone look larger. Yours is especially pretty.

Thanks!

 

[FL_runner]

thinking about this vintage turquoise bracelet…. I really should put myself on a ban (we’ve had some pet medical expenses) but I’m a sucker for turquoise in yellow gold.

 

[ean]

Should be here some time next week and my last purchase for a while

 

[LemonMoonLex]

I love this thread & purposely like to not glance at it for a few weeks so I have many pretties to look over all at once when I do!

I've had these for a month, but they were such a special buy for me, so to me they still feel very new!

I've always lusted after the idea of building my dream studs but when I found these pair that someone else was letting go of, I realized that they checked every box.

They're 1.4ctw, coming in at .70cts each & have a lovely spread, clarity, and gorgeous eggshell color. Sometimes they look a lovely antique white doily color & other times they are extremely white.

They were taken from an antique toi et moi ring & placed in these lovely 14k yg claw settings by the previous owner, whom obviously has amazing taste!

The way they dance in natural light and reflect every rainbow color in the room in indirect light is just magical!

I absolutely adore them as they go with everything & are perfect as my everyday studs. Eventually, I want to build different diamond, pearl, & gemstone dangles for them but right now I'm just enjoying their presence & getting to know each one.

So yeah, def a special purchase as I finally get to check off such a huge staple from my jewelry wardrobe wishlist! ❤




Ps. For any rock rock nerds lol The crystal that they're sitting on in the last two photos is a Herkimer diamond stuck in rock matrix which is just so awesome to have! There's another herk on the other side too!

I love minerals and gems in all shapes and forms!

 

[MamaBee]

I love this thread & purposely like to not glance at it for a few weeks so I have many pretties to look over all at once when I do!

I've had these for a month, but they were such a special buy for me, so to me they still feel very new!

I've always lusted after the idea of building my dream studs but when I found these pair that someone else was letting go of, I realized that they checked every box.

They're 1.4ctw, coming in at .70cts each & have a lovely spread, clarity, and gorgeous eggshell color. Sometimes they look a lovely antique white doily color & other times they are extremely white.

They were taken from an antique toi et moi ring & placed in these lovely 14k yg claw settings by the previous owner, whom obviously has amazing taste!

The way they dance in natural light and reflect every rainbow color in the room in indirect light is just magical!

I absolutely adore them as they go with everything & are perfect as my everyday studs. Eventually, I want to build different diamond, pearl, & gemstone dangles for them but right now I'm just enjoying their presence & getting to know each one.

So yeah, def a special purchase as I finally get to check off such a huge staple from my jewelry wardrobe wishlist! ❤

They are lovely!

 

[LemonMoonLex]

They are lovely!

Thank you so much!
I'm definitely in love

 

[diamondhoarder]

Found this in an antique jewellery shop being sold as an emerald cut diamond. It has french cut diamonds in the shoulders. Its uncertified, no sign of a GIA number on the girdle either, but its extremely white facing, high clarity, and a great price.

I try to avoid buying rings from retail outlets, and prefer to only to buy GIA certed diamonds. Plus I saw it "by accident" in a town nowhere near where I live so didnt have the benefit of my ASET scope either. But in spite all of these things I couldnt get it out of my mind. Whilst I was there I took pics of it under the jewellers lighting but also outside in daylight and have been drooling over them ever since.

If it wasnt such a unique cut I would never be tempted to ignore all my usual buying principles. Its something that's been on wish list for a very long time, and they are hard to find here in the UK.

I really don't need another ring but.........

 

[nala]

Found this in an antique jewellery shop being sold as an emerald cut diamond. It has french cut diamonds in the shoulders. Its uncertified, no sign of a GIA number on the girdle either, but its extremely white facing, high clarity, and a great price.

I try to avoid buying rings from retail outlets, and prefer to only to buy GIA certed diamonds. Plus I saw it "by accident" in a town nowhere near where I live so didnt have the benefit of my ASET scope either. But in spite all of these things I couldnt get it out of my mind. Whilst I was there I took pics of it under the jewellers lighting but also outside in daylight and have been drooling over them ever since.

If it wasnt such a unique cut I would never be tempted to ignore all my usual buying principles. Its something that's been on wish list for a very long time, and they are hard to find here in the UK.

I really don't need another ring but.........

What a find!!! I, too, would not have been able to walk away from this gorgeous ring!! Lucky you!

 

[Lakefront]

I love this thread & purposely like to not glance at it for a few weeks so I have many pretties to look over all at once when I do!

I've had these for a month, but they were such a special buy for me, so to me they still feel very new!

I've always lusted after the idea of building my dream studs but when I found these pair that someone else was letting go of, I realized that they checked every box.

They're 1.4ctw, coming in at .70cts each & have a lovely spread, clarity, and gorgeous eggshell color. Sometimes they look a lovely antique white doily color & other times they are extremely white.

They were taken from an antique toi et moi ring & placed in these lovely 14k yg claw settings by the previous owner, whom obviously has amazing taste!

The way they dance in natural light and reflect every rainbow color in the room in indirect light is just magical!

I absolutely adore them as they go with everything & are perfect as my everyday studs. Eventually, I want to build different diamond, pearl, & gemstone dangles for them but right now I'm just enjoying their presence & getting to know each one.

So yeah, def a special purchase as I finally get to check off such a huge staple from my jewelry wardrobe wishlist! ❤




Ps. For any rock rock nerds lol The crystal that they're sitting on in the last two photos is a Herkimer diamond stuck in rock matrix which is just so awesome to have! There's another herk on the other side too!

I love minerals and gems in all shapes and forms!

These earrings are absolutely perfect! Wow! Congratulations and enjoy those beauties!

 

[Lakefront]

Found this in an antique jewellery shop being sold as an emerald cut diamond. It has french cut diamonds in the shoulders. Its uncertified, no sign of a GIA number on the girdle either, but its extremely white facing, high clarity, and a great price.

I try to avoid buying rings from retail outlets, and prefer to only to buy GIA certed diamonds. Plus I saw it "by accident" in a town nowhere near where I live so didnt have the benefit of my ASET scope either. But in spite all of these things I couldnt get it out of my mind. Whilst I was there I took pics of it under the jewellers lighting but also outside in daylight and have been drooling over them ever since.

If it wasnt such a unique cut I would never be tempted to ignore all my usual buying principles. Its something that's been on wish list for a very long time, and they are hard to find here in the UK.

I really don't need another ring but.........

Classic and gorgeous!

 

[diamondhoarder]

What a find!!! I, too, would not have been able to walk away from this gorgeous ring!! Lucky you!

I wont get it for another week or so, but in the meantime I have been second guessing myself, especially since I havent been able to subject it to my usual level of scrutiny before purchase

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

diamondhoarder, you are something else. It's like the universe sends you these incredible things. Is it possible to have and enjoy it without scrutiny?
No, I didn't think so.
If I had your eye, I'd be all over it, too.

 

[diamondhoarder]

diamondhoarder, you are something else. It's like the universe sends you these incredible things. Is it possible to have and enjoy it without scrutiny?
No, I didn't think so.
If I had your eye, I'd be all over it, too.

Do you honestly think its nice? I sometimes wonder if I get too drawn in by "unusual" finds which may not hold up well against more conventional cuts. I am someone who likes to collect different things but also from time to time I do sell a few things on to fund future purchases. This one might be more of a risk than most because its not GIA certed nor does it have any evidence of branding. My understanding is that Tycoon cuts (which I think this is) are GIA certified and also have the Tycoon logo on the girdle. But this has no "credentials" other than what my eyes can see.

I think that its a secondary market modern stone which has been set in an antique style ring. And that may be why its a good deal.

I am honestly having a bit of a wobble about it. I have so far only paid a deposit, and it is currently being sized for my finger. It didn't help that the platinum mounting its in had no stamps or hallmarks at all, although the vendor is getting that done for me once its been sized.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

I love it, I love the unusual. It's white and beautiful, much nicer cut than the criss-cuts I've been ogling. There are two Tycoons on U.S. ebay, a .55 for $1,075 and a .63 in the UK for 2,395 GBP. This from the company:

What is Tycoon Cut?​

The TYCOON CUT is a design of a diamond that was created in 1999 by the two Toros Kejejian cousins. The design holds four international patents. The TYCOON CUT is a simple design with 9 crown facets and 20 step-cut pavilion facets. The cuts has a signature diamond shaped table that has earned the trademark slogan: "THE ONLY DIAMOND WITH A DIAMOND TOP" The first rule in design is "less is more" and that is the magic of the TYCOON CUT. It is very simple design.

There are many new cuts available today in the market. Unlike some other cuts the uniqueness of the TYCOON CUT is that its visible to the naked eye. The TYCOON CUT design adds more fire and brilliance to the diamond. The step-cut pavilion design allows the color to show higher than actuality. The 9 crown facets design hides inclusion better than the traditional square table. The TYCOON CUT diamond is available in the following shapes: Rectangular, Tapered, Square, Trapezoid, Cut-corner. It is also available in a variety of gem stones: Blue, Pink, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald.

Every TYCOON CUT diamond, 0.50 carat and larger, is serial numbered, GIA graded, and laser inscribed to ensure authenticity of the TYCOON CUT diamond. GIA was quick to recognize TYCOON CUT as a major contributor to the diamond industry. In 2003, the Kejejian cousins won the prestigious GIA League of Honor Award. The first TYCOON CUT diamond is on display in GIA's museum and a GIA classroom is named after the cut.

Did you loupe it?

 

[diamondhoarder]

I love it, I love the unusual. It's white and beautiful, much nicer cut than the criss-cuts I've been ogling. There are two Tycoons on U.S. ebay, a .55 for $1,075 and a .63 in the UK for 2,395 GBP. This from the company:

What is Tycoon Cut?​

The TYCOON CUT is a design of a diamond that was created in 1999 by the two Toros Kejejian cousins. The design holds four international patents. The TYCOON CUT is a simple design with 9 crown facets and 20 step-cut pavilion facets. The cuts has a signature diamond shaped table that has earned the trademark slogan: "THE ONLY DIAMOND WITH A DIAMOND TOP" The first rule in design is "less is more" and that is the magic of the TYCOON CUT. It is very simple design.

There are many new cuts available today in the market. Unlike some other cuts the uniqueness of the TYCOON CUT is that its visible to the naked eye. The TYCOON CUT design adds more fire and brilliance to the diamond. The step-cut pavilion design allows the color to show higher than actuality. The 9 crown facets design hides inclusion better than the traditional square table. The TYCOON CUT diamond is available in the following shapes: Rectangular, Tapered, Square, Trapezoid, Cut-corner. It is also available in a variety of gem stones: Blue, Pink, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald.

Every TYCOON CUT diamond, 0.50 carat and larger, is serial numbered, GIA graded, and laser inscribed to ensure authenticity of the TYCOON CUT diamond. GIA was quick to recognize TYCOON CUT as a major contributor to the diamond industry. In 2003, the Kejejian cousins won the prestigious GIA League of Honor Award. The first TYCOON CUT diamond is on display in GIA's museum and a GIA classroom is named after the cut.

Did you loupe it?

Thanks, that's reassuring.

I did loupe it and I couldn't see an inscription. But then I have heard of other branded diamonds turning up loose without identifying inscriptions on the girdle. There were a couple of Tiffany legacy step cut cushions on James Allen a while ago and a crisscut on BN too, and none of them featured their brand on the girdle. I'm not sure what the reason for this would be, I did read somewhere on PS about reasons this can come about but I can't remember all the details.

This one I have found appears to have the 5 step pavilion and definitely has the diamond shaped table, so it seems to have all the characteristics of a Tycoon. But it may just be a generic cut to look like a Tycoon.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

I'm sure cuts are copied. I think what you have is exceptionally lovely. A true rectangle, judging by the v-prongs? And quoting a friend, "They don't put crap in platinum."
I think you must have been very good in a past life.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

I just bought this antique garnet ball pendant set in rose gold. I'm a sucker for sleek, red, bulbous things. And for antique rose gold.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Dang, now I need to find an antique rose gold chain to wear it on.

Oh @PreRaphaelite, were can I find one? Would you keep an eye out for me?

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Dang, now I need to find an antique rose gold chain to wear it on.

Oh @PreRaphaelite, were can I find one? Would you keep an eye out for me?

I will certainly - and keep you posted here!
Congrats on your beautiful pendant score!

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Dang, now I need to find an antique rose gold chain to wear it on.

Oh @PreRaphaelite, were can I find one? Would you keep an eye out for me?

What about this one?

 

[RunningwithScissors]

What about this one?

Ohhh...I just saw several beauties on their website. Thank you!

Wish I had my pendant in hand because there's one I'm seriously considering pulling the trigger on. But I'm nervous to do it without seeing my new purchase first.

 

[cvalier26]

So I've posted them in three threads now but I'm excited
I really wanted tiny melee studs to change thing up a little

I really like them but please do advise me though like the first pair I bought that sparkled much less that some posters kindly advised me to return, if you think there is something off , I won't mind
It's evening here so I can't post daylight pics

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Just bought a YG necklace from Fashionphile. I've needed a short-ish YG chain forever, so I'm holding my breath to see how I like this one when it arrives. I'm a David Yurman virgin -- never even tried anything of his on because I don't like silver (on me.) But this 18K gold one popped up on Fashionphile and it checks all the boxes of what I'm looking for.

I still need an antique RG chain too, but haven't found the right one yet!

 

[junebug17]

So I've posted them in three threads now but I'm excited
I really wanted tiny melee studs to change thing up a little

I really like them but please do advise me though like the first pair I bought that sparkled much less that some posters kindly advised me to return, if you think there is something off , I won't mind
It's evening here so I can't post daylight pics

I think they're really pretty! They look like they have a nice sparkle to them!

 

[cvalier26]

Thank you so much

 

[ZestfullyBling]

I'm a daily wearer and the flower ring though provided massive finger coverage was not comfortable for everyday. So I converted to a pendant. 30th anniversary coming up so I'm working with DK on my new upgrade with pears!