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waffle said:
I’m thinking of these but my friends think they are very adolescent and I’m in my 40’s. I don’t know what’s drawing me in. I would love to get honest opinions. They are not inexpensive. E2F1DB7F-4C99-489D-A4C3-1A890D0700A4.png
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I would totally wear that in a heartbeat!!!!

Adorable! I’d wear bows at any age!

I’m in my 40s and still wear pigtails!
 
Hi lovely people! Need your advice please. I fell in love with this pair of studs.

Size: For studs, my priority is the size/carat because I have a big/long face (lol) and I'm pretty tall. So this was perfect because it's around 6x6 mm each.

Color: At first, I was concerned about the K-L color but I'm deprioritizing this because 1. I love the yellow gold bezel setting and perhaps I do not need colorless/near colorless stones for that. Also,I'm Asian with very warm tan skin so warmer stones/color just looks better on me (I cannot wear silver or white gold).

Cut: Cut, proportions, polish, symmetry are all fine. Probably visually, they look a bit small for 1.5 ct but this is fine for me as 6x6mm is already a great size for me.

Clarity: This one is my concern. At first, I didn't care about the SI2 clarity and it looked eye clean to me (I saw them in person as well but I'm no way an expert). But after reading up a lot online, people seem to have very negative views on SI2 and how they make diamonds sparkle much less or make them not "mind-clean". One of the stones has some small clouds. On the other hand, since it's a princess cut (which is more forgiving?) plus they are studs rather than an engagement ring, perhaps SI2 is okay?

Price: The price is very good I thought, around 7K+ USD all in. If I go J color and VS clarity, the price would go to around 11+K USD. (I live outside the US and online retailers are difficult for me to buy from due to importation tax, shiping, etc.)

Do share your opinions. Should I go for it or find another pair?

 
waffle said:
I’m thinking of these but my friends think they are very adolescent and I’m in my 40’s. I don’t know what’s drawing me in. I would love to get honest opinions. They are not inexpensive. E2F1DB7F-4C99-489D-A4C3-1A890D0700A4.png
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I’m eyeing a sterling silver T&Co bow necklace on eBay & I’m 36!
 
My latest purchases are a loupe, ASET, and phone macro lens in anticipation of picking up my engagement ring stone today! :eek2:

Here's a macro comparison between Victor Canera earrings on the left and an antique hand-forged brooch on the right:

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And an ASET photo of my transitional cut earrings:

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deeliluhr said:
Hi lovely people! Need your advice please. I fell in love with this pair of studs.

Size: For studs, my priority is the size/carat because I have a big/long face (lol) and I'm pretty tall. So this was perfect because it's around 6x6 mm each.

Color: At first, I was concerned about the K-L color but I'm deprioritizing this because 1. I love the yellow gold bezel setting and perhaps I do not need colorless/near colorless stones for that. Also,I'm Asian with very warm tan skin so warmer stones/color just looks better on me (I cannot wear silver or white gold).

Cut: Cut, proportions, polish, symmetry are all fine. Probably visually, they look a bit small for 1.5 ct but this is fine for me as 6x6mm is already a great size for me.

Clarity: This one is my concern. At first, I didn't care about the SI2 clarity and it looked eye clean to me (I saw them in person as well but I'm no way an expert). But after reading up a lot online, people seem to have very negative views on SI2 and how they make diamonds sparkle much less or make them not "mind-clean". One of the stones has some small clouds. On the other hand, since it's a princess cut (which is more forgiving?) plus they are studs rather than an engagement ring, perhaps SI2 is okay?

Price: The price is very good I thought, around 7K+ USD all in. If I go J color and VS clarity, the price would go to around 11+K USD. (I live outside the US and online retailers are difficult for me to buy from due to importation tax, shiping, etc.)

Do share your opinions. Should I go for it or find another pair?

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According to Stone Algo, both of the stones face up small for their ct size, in the 1.3ct-1.4ct range, but the bezels plump them a little. My guess is they will perform ok, because princess cuts generally do, and they will be on your ears so you won't notice the performance as much as you would on your hand. They're not a bargain, but they're also not a terrible price. They're in the range of the retail price I would expect to pay for those stones plus the setting cost in the US. You might be able to find better if you took some time, but it could end up costing you more if you have to pay the import charges you mentioned. All that to say, if you really like the style, and they're in your budget, they're not a bad choice. :)
 
deeliluhr said:
Hi lovely people! Need your advice please. I fell in love with this pair of studs.

Size: For studs, my priority is the size/carat because I have a big/long face (lol) and I'm pretty tall. So this was perfect because it's around 6x6 mm each.

Color: At first, I was concerned about the K-L color but I'm deprioritizing this because 1. I love the yellow gold bezel setting and perhaps I do not need colorless/near colorless stones for that. Also,I'm Asian with very warm tan skin so warmer stones/color just looks better on me (I cannot wear silver or white gold).

Cut: Cut, proportions, polish, symmetry are all fine. Probably visually, they look a bit small for 1.5 ct but this is fine for me as 6x6mm is already a great size for me.

Clarity: This one is my concern. At first, I didn't care about the SI2 clarity and it looked eye clean to me (I saw them in person as well but I'm no way an expert). But after reading up a lot online, people seem to have very negative views on SI2 and how they make diamonds sparkle much less or make them not "mind-clean". One of the stones has some small clouds. On the other hand, since it's a princess cut (which is more forgiving?) plus they are studs rather than an engagement ring, perhaps SI2 is okay?

Price: The price is very good I thought, around 7K+ USD all in. If I go J color and VS clarity, the price would go to around 11+K USD. (I live outside the US and online retailers are difficult for me to buy from due to importation tax, shiping, etc.)

Do share your opinions. Should I go for it or find another pair?

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Seem kind of pricey to me. I'd go to Ritani or James Allan and build my own with certed stones. At least you will have a price comparison!
 
newtojewels said:
My latest purchases are a loupe, ASET, and phone macro lens in anticipation of picking up my engagement ring stone today! :eek2:

Here's a macro comparison between Victor Canera earrings on the left and an antique hand-forged brooch on the right:

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Wow, very similar level kf craftsmanship!
 
…. Oh my goodness, what are the odds! I need a money tree.
 
Lucy-In-The-Sky said:
Ooooh, that’s lovely!

I’m visiting Grace tomorrow, as I am in town on business. Have my eye on a few possibilities in her inventory/that she is offering for consignment.

Will start a thread shortly.
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On you should try on this one! Beautiful faceting.

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#JOTW Thread 'Feeling Thankful! Meet Coco, my 4.56 OEC Upgrade!'

This week seemed so beyond fitting that I would receive this Beautiful Ring, feeling Thankful is truly an understatement.

Firstly, I just want to thank those who have been so open to answering my MILLIONS of questions here on the Boards! Specifically @Cerulean @missy , @Austina and @Mreader ! I really appreciate your thoughtful replies... And a very special Thank you to @lulu_ma who held my virtual hand throughout the process and was truly invested in this journey, I still send her pics and questions on the daily and she has been so darn cool in sharing in...
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I found this curved diamond band to pair with my grandmothers ring. Perfect size, too!
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I have a pair of 14K two tone gold natural sapphire and diamond earrings arriving soon! Two 6 X 3 mm marquise sapphires, and round diamonds. Pics attachedScreenshot_20241001_162820_Samsung Internet.jpgScreenshot_20241001_162836_Samsung Internet.jpg
 
Mreader said:
Found this Frenchie band at a great price and could not resist. She looks so nice paired with my gold diamond ring:

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The band is gorgeous but oh, my how perfect is it with your diamond ring??? That is a match made in heaven - please take more pictures for us!! Love it!
 
Mreader said:
Found this Frenchie band at a great price and could not resist. She looks so nice paired with my gold diamond ring:

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This whole combo :kiss2:
 
Mreader said:
Found this Frenchie band at a great price and could not resist. She looks so nice paired with my gold diamond ring:

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Oh my gosh they are both gorgeous rings and they look amazing together :kiss2:
 
@Mreader, do you have a thread on your diamond ring in the yellow gold setting? I think I must have missed it! Looks gorgeous - lead us in the right direction to find your ring please!
 
MissGotRocks said:
@Mreader, do you have a thread on your diamond ring in the yellow gold setting? I think I must have missed it! Looks gorgeous - lead us in the right direction to find your ring please!
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@Mreader is that Chippy? (is it creepy that I remember your old diamond's name) :lol-2:
 
MissGotRocks said:
@Mreader, do you have a thread on your diamond ring in the yellow gold setting? I think I must have missed it! Looks gorgeous - lead us in the right direction to find your ring please!
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I never did make a dedicated thread on it! I will try to post some pics tomorrow.
 
Mreader said:
I never did make a dedicated thread on it! I will try to post some pics tomorrow.
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Actually @MissGotRocks I did have a thread but about the CAD etc - I never did a SMTB. Here is the thread in the making of though:

Mreader

Thread 'Input needed for CAD for my OEC reset - specifically what to do with ring shoulders'

When I upgraded to my almost 4ct solitaire I decided to keep my 2ct oec (thanks DH) but as it was very similar in style to the upgrade, I decided to set it in yellow gold for a completely different look and I will also wear on middle or index finger. DK will be doing it. Here are my main inspirations:

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I definitely want the satin finish; I'm doing just one prong instead of double prongs. Because his octagon in the inspo is a bit heavy and masculine for my taste I added a gallery based on a prior DK design I saw . That design had a split shank...
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Mreader said:
Actually @MissGotRocks I did have a thread but about the CAD etc - I never did a SMTB. Here is the thread in the making of though:

Mreader

Thread 'Input needed for CAD for my OEC reset - specifically what to do with ring shoulders'

When I upgraded to my almost 4ct solitaire I decided to keep my 2ct oec (thanks DH) but as it was very similar in style to the upgrade, I decided to set it in yellow gold for a completely different look and I will also wear on middle or index finger. DK will be doing it. Here are my main inspirations:

brushed octagonal.jpg

IMG_4795.PNG

IMG_5040.png

I definitely want the satin finish; I'm doing just one prong instead of double prongs. Because his octagon in the inspo is a bit heavy and masculine for my taste I added a gallery based on a prior DK design I saw . That design had a split shank...
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I want to know how to post a link without all the pics showing. I don’t understand why it is doing that. It’s new.
 
Mreader said:
I want to know how to post a link without all the pics showing. I don’t understand why it is doing that. It’s new.
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I don’t know. I have sometimes saved a single photo to my photo library on my phone and then attached it to a post. Hope this makes sense - would love to see your ring!!
 
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