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

[HS4S_2]

Whoa!!! Another extraordinary piece!

ETA - your collection is one of my faves - past and present pieces

Thank you! Much appreciated. I feel the same about yours!

 

[HS4S_2]

One more picture before I make a post after it arrives.

 

[Lookinagain]

One more picture before I make a post after it arrives.

that's gorgeous!

 

[Slickk]

@HS4S_2 Wow!!! Smiling out loud for you!! This is right in your wheelhouse! And I cannot wait to see your pics!!!

 

[monarch64]

Purchased a platinum swirly-shell-wave kind of setting with a transitional cut center from Alex Park last week. I absolutely love this piece! It’s ridiculously hard to get good pics but I’ll post a couple. Could not be more pleased with the finger coverage nor the sparkle.

The center came with a GIA report: .85 circular brilliant, I SI2. It’s eye clean for me but does show a little warmth (I’ve become more color sensitive over the years!) and it has lots of personality. I might call it Moana. Reminds me of that movie and a mighty, mighty young woman who was a force of nature.

 

[dk168]

I am eyeing earth-mined OECs below 1ct range in I&R with the intention to treat myself to one as a RHR to mark a soon-to-end contract that I hold dear since 2019.

I may end up blowing the initial budget!

DK

Update on my OEC RHR project.

I&R responded that as long as I can pay for the OEC in full, they can work with me to have the ring made at a later date.

Just hope the OEC is still available on pay days (I have 2 clients) at the end of this month and early September.

Can't complain about working extra this month due to a very important event, as it means more spare pennies for blings!

DK

 

[Ally T]

Purchased a platinum swirly-shell-wave kind of setting with a transitional cut center from Alex Park last week. I absolutely love this piece! It’s ridiculously hard to get good pics but I’ll post a couple. Could not be more pleased with the finger coverage nor the sparkle.

The center came with a GIA report: .85 circular brilliant, I SI2. It’s eye clean for me but does show a little warmth (I’ve become more color sensitive over the years!) and it has lots of personality. I might call it Moana. Reminds me of that movie and a mighty, mighty young woman who was a force of nature.

I love Moana

 

[bright&shiny]

I love Moana

Me, too!!!!

 

[canuk-gal]

I didn’t take any pics, unfortunately. I tried on a small two tone gold - which fits my wrist exactly, but I like it a little looser especially since crutches are still part of my world. My husband tried on a solid yellow gold - don’t remember the size - it looked great on him! I also tried on a rose gold with diamonds on the outside edge (8 or 9) medium which I liked best. .

The lock mechanism was really clever and simple. One side has little ridges, that’s where you pull it to open the other end, which just pulls out, then you swing it open and over your wrist, and and ‘lock’ it in place. It was easy to do, see, and I didn’t find the tiny marking distracting at all. It’s an elegant design, and for my favorite (RG and diamonds - individually set - not pave) was just under 10k. Lots of gold. Solid feel, but not too much. DH estimates at least 5k of gold alone. Then the design, branding, etc.

I also tried on lots of other things, and now have a schlumberger ruby and diamond yellow gold ring in my future. I’ve been looking for a spacer for my anniversary band (affectionately known as the chainsaw) and newly re-set ER (the chainsaw ate they setting). We picked up a cute little band with tiny rubies and Tiffany & Co branding that we both really liked. So, I officially have my first Tiffany piece (I’m not much of a brand girl).

Thanks for the information! And you can't go wrong with that Schlumberger ring!

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Fun little




0.49 ct

 

[dk168]

I have decided to get a bigger OEC, near to 1ct instead of around 0.8ct range, after the stressful work related issues of the past 3 weeks, as I believe I deserve it!

However, true to form with regard to the price jump from below Xct to just over Xct!

Still, I am worth it!

DK

 

[junebug17]

Purchased a platinum swirly-shell-wave kind of setting with a transitional cut center from Alex Park last week. I absolutely love this piece! It’s ridiculously hard to get good pics but I’ll post a couple. Could not be more pleased with the finger coverage nor the sparkle.

The center came with a GIA report: .85 circular brilliant, I SI2. It’s eye clean for me but does show a little warmth (I’ve become more color sensitive over the years!) and it has lots of personality. I might call it Moana. Reminds me of that movie and a mighty, mighty young woman who was a force of nature.

Oooh love this so much!! Beautiful find @monarch64! It looks fantastic on your hand. Have a great time looking at all that sparkle!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Purchased a platinum swirly-shell-wave kind of setting with a transitional cut center from Alex Park last week. I absolutely love this piece! It’s ridiculously hard to get good pics but I’ll post a couple. Could not be more pleased with the finger coverage nor the sparkle.

The center came with a GIA report: .85 circular brilliant, I SI2. It’s eye clean for me but does show a little warmth (I’ve become more color sensitive over the years!) and it has lots of personality. I might call it Moana. Reminds me of that movie and a mighty, mighty young woman who was a force of nature.

Oh how cool! Love the name Moana! It looks great on you too!

 

[monarch64]

Well, I did a thing. More pics and story in this thread:

I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore…

Oh boy, this is gonna be a doozy, so buckle up your ruby slippers and get ready for story time. For about a thousand years I’ve been saying to myself and to others that I want a big old emerald cut emerald ring. I told both my ex-husbands this information. They preferred diamonds for engagement...

www.pricescope.com

 

[ZestfullyBling]

This .38ctw band from IDJ

 

[FL_runner]

I should be building up the bling fund, but I fell in love with this vintage ring! The diamonds are a little warm and wonky, but it has such a cool vibe and I can see wearing it a ton. I can’t wait to see it in person and see if it works for me as a RHR.

 

[Alybetter]

Well, I did a thing. More pics and story in this thread:

I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore…

Oh boy, this is gonna be a doozy, so buckle up your ruby slippers and get ready for story time. For about a thousand years I’ve been saying to myself and to others that I want a big old emerald cut emerald ring. I told both my ex-husbands this information. They preferred diamonds for engagement...

www.pricescope.com

That is gorgeous. Perfection.

 

[ecf8503]

This arrived the other day from Brian Gavin (setting only). The stone is 1.21 G VS1 AVR from DG. I initially had it set in a Stuller setting, but I didn't love it. Then BG had a sale - and designer settings were included! - so I jumped on this Sholdt.

 

[Alybetter]

This arrived the other day from Brian Gavin (setting only). The stone is 1.21 G VS1 AVR from DG. I initially had it set in a Stuller setting, but I didn't love it. Then BG had a sale - and designer settings were included! - so I jumped on this Sholdt.

Very nice, I’ve never seen the Sholdt semi bezel with filigree. It adds an interest that I really like.

 

[FL_runner]

Ear shot! Tricky but it gives an idea of the size

 

[sunshinegal]

I have a three stone OEC in the works and I am so excited. Here’s the CAD. Amy nailed everything I wanted.

 

[Cerulean]

I have a three stone OEC in the works and I am so excited. Here’s the CAD. Any red flags? Amy nailed everything I wanted.

I’d start a new thread for CAD advice IMO!

 

[sunshinegal]

I’d start a new thread for CAD advice IMO!

You’re absolutely right! I took the question out since I love it as-is.

 

[Rfisher]

I have a three stone OEC in the works and I am so excited. Here’s the CAD. Amy nailed everything I wanted.

Lovely!!
Tell us about (and show us, who am i kidding) your OEC trio?
What metal are you doing with?

 

[Cerulean]

You’re absolutely right! I took the question out since I love it as-is.

Honestly I think it’s gorgeous!

 

[sunshinegal]

Lovely!!
Tell us about (and show us, who am i kidding) your OEC trio?
What metal are you doing with?

Thank you! I have a video Amy took of the diamonds together, but can’t figure out how to upload video, so here’s a screenshot. Metal will be all platinum, diamonds are earth mined OECs, K, VS. How will I be able to wait ‘til it’s done?

 

[Mreader]

Thank you! I have a video Amy took of the diamonds together, but can’t figure out how to upload video, so here’s a screenshot. Metal will be all platinum, diamonds are earth mined OECs, K, VS. How will I be able to wait ‘til it’s done?

Those stones are gorgeous!

 

[FL_runner]

I’m in love! The bypass ring is so chic and easy to wear. I included a pic next to my engagement ring (E color) and you can see the warmth, but the diamonds have a lot of sparkle and fire. I wanted yellow gold and I love how the stones are angled toward each other a bit like an embrace


Annnnd now I am on a bling ban until Christmas!

 

[ZestfullyBling]

@FL_runner that is a lovely ring!!! Looks beautiful bon you!!!

 

[ZestfullyBling]

This arrived the other day from Brian Gavin (setting only). The stone is 1.21 G VS1 AVR from DG. I initially had it set in a Stuller setting, but I didn't love it. Then BG had a sale - and designer settings were included! - so I jumped on this Sholdt.

This is lovely @ecf8503!!! The shank detailing is magnificent!!!!