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Finewater unheated pad sapphire ring

Gemajames

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Hello,

For anyone considering a gem purchase from Gary at Finewater, do it! I debated back and forth on his recent elongated oval unheated pad sapphire. His photos showed quite a bit of brown and he said it was primarily more orange than pink. Since I already own an orange, I steered clear and passed. Then Gary started posting short video clips. I went back for a look. In the video, I saw the pink and fell in love with the sapphire. The sapphire is just over 2 carats and certified unheated by the GIA. I had also been eying a pre-loved mounting from another lovely PS'er. She went the extra mile to have her jeweler confirm that my sapphire would work as she had an emerald cut set in it originally. The platinum custom engraved mounting contains .43 total carat weight of VS H trapezoids. The sapphire is 8.17 x 5.69 x 4.88mm. David Klass set the stone for me (another jewelry genius IMHO), sized it up a tad and added the engraving back where he sized it. Here is the end result which pleases me beyond words!!

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Acinom

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This is amazing!! Gary's photo's did not do the beauty of the stone justice. I love the stone and the setting as well. You made some great choices. More pics please :appl:
 

LoversKites

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It looks really fantastic. Lovely pad colour.

Do you have Gary's photo/s btw?
 

EvangelineG

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I love everything about this! So lovely! :love:
 

Niel

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The color is just spectacular. I'm glad that setting went to a good home. All in all its stunning.
 

Gemajames

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Acinom said:
This is amazing!! Gary's photo's did not do the beauty of the stone justice. I love the stone and the setting as well. You made some great choices. More pics please :appl:

Thank you, Acinom. Your collection is stellar so honored you like my ring!
 

Gemajames

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LoversKites said:
It looks really fantastic. Lovely pad colour.

Do you have Gary's photo/s btw?

I only have one, but I think there were his others in another post if I recall. Hoping I can use this one without issue.

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T L

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Gorgeous art deco inspired setting. It really highlights your pad.
 

minousbijoux

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Good call on the stone - I never would've imagined it would look so lovely from that one photo you posted!
 

LoversKites

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Gemajames|1424539633|3835974 said:
LoversKites said:
It looks really fantastic. Lovely pad colour.

Do you have Gary's photo/s btw?

I only have one, but I think there were his others in another post if I recall. Hoping I can use this one without issue.

Ah, yours is this one??? It's much better looking in your photos.
 

mariedtiger

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Lovely pictures, thank you so much for sharing! Wear your lovely ring in good health. :love:
 

PattyCo

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You have such and amazing ring! It looks like your sapphire and setting were made for each other :love: .
 

ElleK

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Congratulations, it's gorgeous!
 

Acinom

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Ah, I remember posting these in the Somebody's gotta buy this

You made such a great choice. And it proves once again that it is always preferred to view stones with your own eyes. I bet you cannot stop looking at your ring. Thank you for the kind words about my collection. I can only dream about wearing a pad ring someday :love: :love:

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Marlow

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The vendor should think about the his pictures - your pad is gorgous - never expected such a beauty from the original pics! :appl:

I forgot - the setting is great!! :appl: :appl:
 

Gemajames

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Acinom|1424542060|3836016 said:
Ah, I remember posting these in the Somebody's gotta buy this

You made such a great choice. And it proves once again that it is always preferred to view stones with your own eyes. I bet you cannot stop looking at your ring. Thank you for the kind words about my collection. I can only dream about wearing a pad ring someday :love: :love:

Acinom, you found them :clap: you are right, I cannot stop staring at it. I'm so thankful that Gary is so accommodating and put up with my questions.

Marlow, thank you for the compliments! He did mention getting a new camera because I told him that the short video is definitely what made me pop on this one :love: :love: :love:

ElleW, PattyCo and Asscherhalo_lover, Many thanks for the wonderful comments!
 

Gemajames

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Last post so I can go stare some more, a few more photos for everyone :naughty:

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ipodobe

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Stunning ring! You made the right choice in buying the pad. Lovely!
 

Gemajames

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ipodobe|1424544725|3836042 said:
Stunning ring! You made the right choice in buying the pad. Lovely!

Thank you ipodobe :twirl:
 

Marlow

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A good idea to buy a new camera!!!

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Siameseroo

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This is gorgeous!! The pad looks so beautiful in your pics - way better than in Gary's! I love the ring too! Congrats! :appl:

ETA: Just realised you also posted the pala/DK pink tourm ring! You really have an eye for picking amazing stones and finding preloved settings that look amazing and fit perfectly. I love the idea of repurposing preloved jewellery, wish I had your eye for it!
 

woofmama

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Stunning ring!!!!!! That stone is magical :love: I love it in the setting you bought, just spectacular :appl:
 

Fancygems

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Adore!! Just love it so much it hurts..
 

Acinom

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I already keep coming back to this thread :love: :love: :love: Besutiful pad's like yours are so unique and mesmerizing.
Would it be possible for you to make a groupshot with your Pala pad, your tourmaline, marquise spinel and green rings :appl:
 

enbcfsobe

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wow you are right -- the website photos don't do it justice. looks fabulous in that setting!! :appl:
 

Gemajames

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ricezo|1424557456|3836147 said:
This is gorgeous!! The pad looks so beautiful in your pics - way better than in Gary's! I love the ring too! Congrats! :appl:

ETA: Just realised you also posted the pala/DK pink tourm ring! You really have an eye for picking amazing stones and finding preloved settings that look amazing and fit perfectly. I love the idea of repurposing preloved jewellery, wish I had your eye for it!

Thank you ricezo. I really love to "marry" a pre-loved setting to one of my stones. It's always a challenge, but the hunt is fun and rewarding :razz:
 

Gemajames

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Thank you woofmomma, Fancygems and enbcfsobe!

Acinom, I'll try and take a group picture and post :wavey:
 

artdecolover71

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SO excited how perfect this turned out...looks like your pad was meant for this setting! Beautiful job! You have a great eye :appl:
 

Gemajames

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artdecolover71|1424626464|3836472 said:
SO excited how perfect this turned out...looks like your pad was meant for this setting! Beautiful job! You have a great eye :appl:

artdecolover71, It does look custom made for the pad and I'm so glad my instincts (with a little help :naughty: ) told me to snap up this beautiful mounting!!
 
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