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

[Dreamer_D]

Which setting?

The first three OECs I found a year ago were in a little three stone ring. I just yanked them out with needle nose pliers

 

[Dreamer_D]

Please don't kill me, but when I see matchy match diamonds with perfect color and clarity I think fake or lab.

Why do you think I collect these wonky babies

 

[lala646]

I tend to agree!

Seller is starlight.diamonds. They have a number of old cuts but here’s the kicker: they are not labelled as old cuts lol So ya gotta hunt. Offer like half the asking price or less.

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Hmmm, so are we talking six stone now??

 

[Dreamer_D]

... as of right now I am leaning towards returning Bubbly. She is the most perfectly cut OEC, and as the pictures show she fits into the group very well in many lighting situations. But after seeing all the stones loose and playing with them in different lighting, Bubbly’s color just stands out too much from the group. I think if there was variation in color among all the stones it would be fine, or if Bubbly had a stronger yellow body tint than the rest. But the other five stones are just so perfectly matched. All in the J-L range and all with a yellow undertone. Having one (likely) M faint brown in the bunch doesn’t work for me. I was always able to identify Bubbly in the group no matter how I mixed the stones up and I don’t like that. She’s especially noticeable in spot lighting.

^^ So as I mentioned in my project thread, I was considering a six-stone @lala646, but I'm not sure Bubbly (the newest OEC) totally works with the other diamonds...

But now I'm in a pickle. I submitted the form on ebay to initiate a return, and I said it was because the stone has a brown undertone and so it doesn't work for my project. And the vendor offered me a 20% refund to keep her. That would mean I paid $300 for a .53ct, beautifully cut, very clean OEC. And since I paid for her almost two months ago and the bills are all paid, that's basically free That's PS math right?

 

[Mreader]

^^ So as I mentioned in my project thread, I was considering a six-stone @lala646, but I'm not sure Bubbly (the newest OEC) totally works with the other diamonds...

But now I'm in a pickle. I submitted the form on ebay to initiate a return, and I said it was because the stone has a brown undertone and so it doesn't work for my project. And the vendor offered me a 20% refund to keep her. That would mean I paid $300 for a .53ct, beautifully cut, very clean OEC. And since I paid for her almost two months ago and the bills are all paid, that's basically free That's PS math right?

Yes. DEFINITELY a keeper now. Even if you don’t include it in the ring.

 

[RRfromR]

^^ So as I mentioned in my project thread, I was considering a six-stone @lala646, but I'm not sure Bubbly (the newest OEC) totally works with the other diamonds...

But now I'm in a pickle. I submitted the form on ebay to initiate a return, and I said it was because the stone has a brown undertone and so it doesn't work for my project. And the vendor offered me a 20% refund to keep her. That would mean I paid $300 for a .53ct, beautifully cut, very clean OEC. And since I paid for her almost two months ago and the bills are all paid, that's basically free That's PS math right?

Yes, I approve the math

 

[lala646]

^^ So as I mentioned in my project thread, I was considering a six-stone @lala646, but I'm not sure Bubbly (the newest OEC) totally works with the other diamonds...

But now I'm in a pickle. I submitted the form on ebay to initiate a return, and I said it was because the stone has a brown undertone and so it doesn't work for my project. And the vendor offered me a 20% refund to keep her. That would mean I paid $300 for a .53ct, beautifully cut, very clean OEC. And since I paid for her almost two months ago and the bills are all paid, that's basically free That's PS math right?

Well that feels like a no-brainer. I would definitely keep it for that price!! You'll come up with a use for it eventually, even if not for this project.

 

[Dreamer_D]

... That would mean I paid $300 for a .53ct, beautifully cut, very clean OEC. And since I paid for her almost two months ago and the bills are all paid, that's basically free That's PS math right?

And if I return the diamond, after shipping I would be out like $70 USD and nothing to show for it.

I'm gonna keep her! I'll figure out what to do with her later lol. Never can have to many loose OECs floating around right?? (tagging my fellow hoarders @lala646 @maryjane04)

 

[lala646]

And if I return the diamond, after shipping I would be out like $70 USD and nothing to show for it.

I'm gonna keep her! I'll figure out what to do with her later lol. Never can have to many loose OECs floating around right?? (tagging my fellow hoarders @lala646 @maryjane04)

 

[maryjane04]

Haha @Dreamer_D I feel like you're more purposeful in your collection lol I am just collecting whatever which was cheap at first until we have so many to set! Can't wait to see how you set your ring. My vote is a killer pointer 6 stone ring since it'll be more comfortable than a ring finger.

P.s. keep her! She's basically free lol

 

[Dreamer_D]

Has this group ever told someone to return something that wasn’t like, totally broken?? I need receipts if so.

Where is the buy nothing & cheapskates forum? I need to ask them.

 

[newtojewels]

Has this group ever told someone to return something that wasn’t like, totally broken?? I need receipts if so.

Where is the buy nothing & cheapskates forum? I need to ask them.

Definitely not here!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

^^ So as I mentioned in my project thread, I was considering a six-stone @lala646, but I'm not sure Bubbly (the newest OEC) totally works with the other diamonds...

But now I'm in a pickle. I submitted the form on ebay to initiate a return, and I said it was because the stone has a brown undertone and so it doesn't work for my project. And the vendor offered me a 20% refund to keep her. That would mean I paid $300 for a .53ct, beautifully cut, very clean OEC. And since I paid for her almost two months ago and the bills are all paid, that's basically free That's PS math right?

I think the new one's faceting is beautiful. What about keeping her and turning her into a pendant necklace? Or setting her aside for down the road when you can find a close-enough match for a pair of stud earrings?

 

[newtojewels]

I got the Assael pearl earrings. I think they're super fun but they're pretty uncomfortable and I think they look too big so they're going back!

 

[Dreamer_D]

I got the Assael pearl earrings. I think they're super fun but they're pretty uncomfortable and I think they look too big so they're going back!

Can we see pictures?

 

[newtojewels]

Can we see pictures?

Here's one! Excuse the air-dried hair and no makeup.

Edit: but they're going back! We aren't a forum of enablers, are we? These are super fun and also aren't the right earrings for me, but someone else should get them!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Here's one! Excuse the air-dried hair and no makeup.

Edit: but they're going back! We aren't a forum of enablers, are we? These are super fun and also aren't the right earrings for me, but someone else should get them!

So pretty but I can see why they’d be uncomfortable! They look great on you though!!!

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Here's one! Excuse the air-dried hair and no makeup.

Edit: but they're going back! We aren't a forum of enablers, are we? These are super fun and also aren't the right earrings for me, but someone else should get them!

Ok I actually don’t think they’re too big, they look great on you! But I can understand why they’re uncomfortable, they look heavy. Very pretty tho!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

@newtojewels pearls are heavy aren’t they? I’m always a bit shocked by how heavy my pearl ring is.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Here's one! Excuse the air-dried hair and no makeup.

Edit: but they're going back! We aren't a forum of enablers, are we? These are super fun and also aren't the right earrings for me, but someone else should get them!

Yes the proportions are not quite right. One circle of pearls would be better for daily wear IMO.

Back they go!! Is this a first??

 

[newtojewels]

Ok I actually don’t think they’re too big, they look great on you! But I can understand why they’re uncomfortable, they look heavy. Very pretty tho!

I have super fine/flat hair and would feel too much need to do it to balance out these earrings and I'm lazy! I just don't see myself reaching for them.

@newtojewels pearls are heavy aren’t they? I’m always a bit shocked by how heavy my pearl ring is.

My pearl ring is definitely a workout to wear! These earrings are 16.3g total which didn't seem thaaaaaat heavy but part of the issue is that my earlobes are thin and the backing doesn't hold on correctly for more support. I might be able to make it work with bling dots or something but between that and feeling like I would need to do my hair, etc., I was just kind of fighting to make something happen and I think jewelry that you buy on a whim should be easy!

Yes the proportions are not quite right. One circle of pearls would be better for daily wear IMO.

Back they go!! Is this a first??

Yeah, I may want a single pearl hoop some day!

And NO this isn't the first, I think I've returned a whopping two other pieces of jewelry!

 

[canuk-gal]

Here's one! Excuse the air-dried hair and no makeup.

Edit: but they're going back! We aren't a forum of enablers, are we? These are super fun and also aren't the right earrings for me, but someone else should get them!

Cute but don't look comfy.

 

[nala]

Anyone have any idea which decade this band is?

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Bump!

I just bought a pre-loved sapphire ring off Ebay and it will be awhile to get here because of the authentication. I love color change stones and I am pretty sure from the pics that the ring has a color change sapphire. The platinum/diamond setting was worth the asking price for the ring if it's as nice as it looks in the pic. The vendor has a no questions asked return policy.

If the sapphire is a color change sapphire I plan to remove it and make a Toi et Moi ring with the cc sapphire I have. And use the platinum setting for a blue spinel that sits in my gem box.

 

[Mreader]

Bump!

I just bought a pre-loved sapphire ring off Ebay and it will be awhile to get here because of the authentication. I love color change stones and I am pretty sure from the pics that the ring has a color change sapphire. The platinum/diamond setting was worth the asking price for the ring if it's as nice as it looks in the pic. The vendor has a no questions asked return policy.

If the sapphire is a color change sapphire I plan to remove it and make a Toi et Moi ring with the cc sapphire I have. And use the platinum setting for a blue spinel that sits in my gem box.

Pics of listing??

 

[maryjane04]

Bump!

I just bought a pre-loved sapphire ring off Ebay and it will be awhile to get here because of the authentication. I love color change stones and I am pretty sure from the pics that the ring has a color change sapphire. The platinum/diamond setting was worth the asking price for the ring if it's as nice as it looks in the pic. The vendor has a no questions asked return policy.

If the sapphire is a color change sapphire I plan to remove it and make a Toi et Moi ring with the cc sapphire I have. And use the platinum setting for a blue spinel that sits in my gem box.

Oh you can't post about it and not show us the pics lol. We would love to see it!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Oh you can't post about it and not show us the pics lol. We would love to see it!

If it passes the authenticity test and is nice i will post pics when if comes and share the seller. . I usually only buy bands on EBay now so this was an impulse buy.

Here’s the sapphire and spinel though.

 

[springerspaniel]

Anyone have any idea which decade this band is?

My best guess would be the 80's

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

If it passes the authenticity test and is nice i will post pics when if comes and share the seller. . I usually only buy bands on EBay now so this was an impulse buy.

Here’s the sapphire and spinel though.

Ah hem….. has someone got a sapphire addiction

I’m all for toi et moi rings! Surprisingly great finger coverage!