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Love in Bloom

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I have been waiting for a sunny day to take some pictures of my new ring, but it has been so rainy here in the midwest! I just couldn't help myself...I took some pictures at work to help pull myself outta the gloom (they're not the best
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So here they, the first shots of what I call my "Alligator Head" ruby in its new home:

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Something about microscope lighting makes the stone really glow...

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I took a look under my microscope and found some interesting stuff...I think it is rutile silk, but I''m not completely sure:

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She is set in a sturdy platinum bezel...
 

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More by the reading lamp:

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These pictures are so dark, my name should probably be Love in Gloom, haha
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That''s a stunning ring Love in Bloom!
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Really beautiful!
 

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Date: 4/11/2008 8:56:28 AM
Author: bling addict
That''s a stunning ring Love in Bloom!
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Really beautiful!
Why thank you Bling Addict! Good morning too
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canuk-gal

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HI:

Very lovely! Quite feminie--me likley!

cheers--Sharon
 

iheartscience

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Gorgeous! Is that another VC? Or is it just a similar style?
 

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Date: 4/11/2008 9:08:21 AM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Very lovely! Quite feminie--me likley!

cheers--Sharon
Thanks Canuk-gal! I think my jewelry is helping me become a bit more lady-like, hehe
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Date: 4/11/2008 9:13:54 AM
Author: thing2of2
Gorgeous! Is that another VC? Or is it just a similar style?
Yup thing2of2, it''s a VC. I am totally addicted to their work! It is style 457 and I asked for a half-bezel instead of prongs; wanted something to sit low. You have a good eye!
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Why thank you SDL!

Here are some more, I literally just took these
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. Hanging with my favorite heels:

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Sittin'' pretty on the buckle
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I
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the way the ruby is cut:

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AnitaT

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Another VC masterpiece! I think it is beautiful. The ruby is stunning. Thanks for posting pictures.
 

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Date: 4/11/2008 10:42:11 AM
Author: AnitaT
Another VC masterpiece! I think it is beautiful. The ruby is stunning. Thanks for posting pictures.
Thanks for looking AnitaT! There will be plenty more...it is so difficult to capture the personallity of the ruby on camera. My ruby is quite moody, just like me
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Oh, it''s totally drool worthy!
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I just adore VC. I hadn''t thought of setting a coloured stone in one of their settings, but it''s just perfect.
 

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Date: 4/11/2008 10:52:38 AM
Author: lyra
Oh, it's totally drool worthy!
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I just adore VC. I hadn't thought of setting a coloured stone in one of their settings, but it's just perfect.
Thank you very much Lyra! I hadn't thought of coloured stones in this type of setting either...I think the half-bezel makes it a bit more ruby-friendly (at least for me
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ETA- The story on the stone... Alligator Head Ruby

Here's another one on the heel
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LIB it is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, I love it so much! Please post a hand shot, please!!!
 

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LIB really, all your jewelry is making me soooo jealous! I have been on the VC website at least ten times this week! I love your ring!
 

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LIB!!! I'm seriously falling off my chair!!! I'm in L
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VE with your new ring!!
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Oh, it's absolutely beautiful!
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You are such a girl after my own heart--I've been looking at rubies for awhile--oh how I want one! And set in VC??

YOu're killing me Lady!

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Congratulations on your new beauty!
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LIB the ring turned out stunning!!!! The ruby looks perfect in the half bezel and VC setting... just fabulous
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Would love to see some hand shots of that beauty
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Beautiful! Rubies are divine! What a great piece...it will make you laugh every time you look at it thinking about that alligator head!
 

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Thank you much 777_Lady, AKmiss, Coatimundi, Poshpepper, and Luvmyhalo
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Date: 4/11/2008 12:17:10 PM
Author: akmiss

LIB really, all your jewelry is making me soooo jealous! I have been on the VC website at least ten times this week! I love your ring!

I must admit too that I frequent their website a lot AKmiss! (always with my drool-cup handy
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I think they are in the process of updating ... Van Craeynest Site


Date: 4/11/2008 1:00:22 PM
Author: coatimundi
LIB!!! I'm seriously falling off my chair!!! I'm in L
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VE with your new ring!!
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Oh, it's absolutely beautiful!
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You are such a girl after my own heart--I've been looking at rubies for awhile--oh how I want one! And set in VC??

YOu're killing me Lady!

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Congratulations on your new beauty!
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LOL Coatimundi! Hoooray ------------------------------>
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!

Do you have any ruby projects in the works???
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The ruby throws off some amazing fire even with just a little light
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On the finger:
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Looking handy
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Making friends with my wedding band:

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