“A Suite of 7” Courtesy of Yoram Finkelstein at GemConcepts, LTD.

[tkyasx78]

Waiting is very difficult but you are right in that it will be worth it in the end!

 

[Matthews1127]

Waiting is very difficult but you are right in that it will be worth it in the end!

It will be well worth it, in the end. To know that I contributed to my son’s future, making his dreams come true, and finally making time for me will be the most rewarding experiences...EVER!!!

 

[AntiqueSparkle]

It will happen when the time is right. And kudos to you for making the hard but right decision. Can’t wait to see it once it’s done in the future. It’ll be gorgeous!!!

 

[Matthews1127]

It will happen when the time is right. And kudos to you for making the hard but right decision. Can’t wait to see it once it’s done in the future. It’ll be gorgeous!!!

Thank you!! A painful, but obvious choice.....lol!!
I’m looking forward to what’s in store!

 

[kimberlyqkim]

Any update on these beauties?

 

[Matthews1127]

Any update on these beauties?

Funny you should ask!! I met with my jeweler about 2 months ago to discuss changes pertaining to budget due to the increase in gold prices. Planning on revisiting pulling the trigger sometime after the holidays, in January, to get an updated quote, and get things moving.
Thank you for checking in!! I will update everyone in 2021!!

 

[SandyK]

Just bumping this, as I love these stones and realize I haven't seen @Matthews1127 or fellow Yoram-fan @OoohShiny around in awhile!!

 

[Ally T]

Just bumping this, as I love these stones and realize I haven't seen @Matthews1127 or fellow Yoram-fan @OoohShiny around in awhile!!

I was thinking the same thing! Where are you, Matthews? Hope everything is ok.

 

[Matthews1127]

I was thinking the same thing! Where are you, Matthews? Hope everything is ok.

@SandyK and @Alex T: thank you for thinking of me!
All is well! I have missed you all very much!
I stepped away to venture into uncharted territories and started my own small business. This is a side gig for me, as I am still working full-time as a medical professional, but I needed to dabble in something that distracted from the craziness that is COVID-19.
I am an independent consultant for a child company birthed by Swarovski. I don’t want to get into specifics, as I don’t want to violate any rules, here. But that has consumed my time.
It’s all jewelry, and I’m super excited; it’s totally out of my wheelhouse, as I have never engaged in direct sales in my life! I have been quite successful, thus far, and it has become lucrative in the sense that it is helping me to achieve my ultimate goal: college tuition.
That leads to the next ultimate goal: my Yoram Vintage Asscher Anniversary Band! LOL!!
I WILL have this band!! I WILL!! I am diligently working to make this dream come true. I have not forgotten a soul on PS, and I am happy to report all is well, here!
I hope this post finds all of you happy and healthy!
I will continue to pop in to keep everyone updated! Big hugs to all of you!!

 

[Ally T]

@SandyK and @Alex T: thank you for thinking of me!
All is well! I have missed you all very much!
I stepped away to venture into uncharted territories and started my own small business. This is a side gig for me, as I am still working full-time as a medical professional, but I needed to dabble in something that distracted from the craziness that is COVID-19.
I am an independent consultant for a child company birthed by Swarovski. I don’t want to get into specifics, as I don’t want to violate any rules, here. But that has consumed my time.
It’s all jewelry, and I’m super excited; it’s totally out of my wheelhouse, as I have never engaged in direct sales in my life! I have been quite successful, thus far, and it has become lucrative in the sense that it is helping me to achieve my ultimate goal: college tuition.
That leads to the next ultimate goal: my Yoram Vintage Asscher Anniversary Band! LOL!!
I WILL have this band!! I WILL!! I am diligently working to make this dream come true. I have not forgotten a soul on PS, and I am happy to report all is well, here!
I hope this post finds all of you happy and healthy!
I will continue to pop in to keep everyone updated! Big hugs to all of you!!

Huge to you, gorgeous lady! And how super exciting about your new venture!!

Please check in with us now & again to let us know all is well. We are a big PS family & we do notice when people go AWOL.

Heaps of success pixie dust to you!

 

[Matthews1127]

Huge to you, gorgeous lady! And how super exciting about your new venture!!

Please check in with us now & again to let us know all is well. We are a big PS family & we do notice when people go AWOL.

Heaps of success pixie dust to you!

I promise to pop in more frequently! Thank you for the dust!!! I am enjoying my side gig, for sure!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I've missed seeing you and am glad to see a happy update! Very excited for your new venture!

 

[Matthews1127]

I've missed seeing you and am glad to see a happy update! Very excited for your new venture!

I have missed you, too! Happy to report positive news, and see so many cheerful “faces”. I will be back to catch up and jump back into the fun, soon!

 

[SandyK]

@SandyK and @Alex T: thank you for thinking of me!
All is well! I have missed you all very much!
I stepped away to venture into uncharted territories and started my own small business. This is a side gig for me, as I am still working full-time as a medical professional, but I needed to dabble in something that distracted from the craziness that is COVID-19.
I am an independent consultant for a child company birthed by Swarovski. I don’t want to get into specifics, as I don’t want to violate any rules, here. But that has consumed my time.
It’s all jewelry, and I’m super excited; it’s totally out of my wheelhouse, as I have never engaged in direct sales in my life! I have been quite successful, thus far, and it has become lucrative in the sense that it is helping me to achieve my ultimate goal: college tuition.
That leads to the next ultimate goal: my Yoram Vintage Asscher Anniversary Band! LOL!!
I WILL have this band!! I WILL!! I am diligently working to make this dream come true. I have not forgotten a soul on PS, and I am happy to report all is well, here!
I hope this post finds all of you happy and healthy!
I will continue to pop in to keep everyone updated! Big hugs to all of you!!

Great update!! So glad to hear you are doing well and about the new job, and the wait is just going to make you appreciate your incredible band even more!!

 

[Matthews1127]

Great update!! So glad to hear you are doing well and about the new job, and the wait is just going to make you appreciate your incredible band even more!!

Moving in the right direction! So glad everyone is doing well, and staying healthy!

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

I was thinking the same thing! Where are you, Matthews? Hope everything is ok.

Has anyone heard from @OoohShiny?

 

[Matthews1127]

My goodness does time fly!
I had NO IDEA I had been gone so long!! 2021??? REALLY???
Fast Forward to 2025!!
Yoram’s gorgeous “Suite of 7” still lie cradled in their glass case. Still awaiting their forever home.
College boy graduated with his BS in Chemistry, and is now working in Pharmacy.
Christmas Eve, 2022, my DH landed in the ER with a Pancreas attack. After rigorous testing and going on the low-fat diet, his health improved, and he was on the road to a healthier existence.
Summer, 2023: incidental follow up from that ER visit presents unsettling news. There’s a considerable sized nodule on his thyroid.
Biopsy is conducted: Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Surgery is scheduled. November, 2023: Complete removal is successful. Early 2024, whole body scan shows no sign of cancer. He is clear, and cancer free. His most recent testing performed earlier this month was all clear and his titre was negative. *Deep sigh of relief*.
Since my last post here, we have traveled significantly (cautiously due to Covid/Flu, etc). I set many things aside to help him through his treatment and get him healthy. It was important to both of us to make more time for us and our family.
My BFF in life lives in VA (we are in PA), and was diagnosed with POTS and Dysautonomia in 2023. Her health has been compromised and she lives alone. She does not have a strong support system where she lives. We have taken several road trips to be there to help her; we even surprised her with a vacation to the beach (and our Sorority Convention) this past summer to get her out of her apartment and give her R&R and TLC.
She still struggles, and another visit will soon be in the works, as her condition has become worse.
During our travels (near and far), DH and I discovered a place where we intend to renew our vows. That said, extensive conversations have taken place pertaining to this amazing diamond band project, and an E-Ring upgrade (YAY!) in recent months, even as recent as early February.
He celebrated his 50th birthday last year, and I just celebrated my 50th birthday this past New Year’s Day.
Time is flying by, our kids are almost ALL grown (some are even living on their own). Life has thrown some nasty curve balls at us, and it’s time to accept that we are mortal. I want to enjoy the little things as long as possible.
Our journey for my “forever” upgrade has begun. I’ll save that for another thread. I can tell you that is in the forefront of the band as it can be financed, and the band cannot. The upgrade is far more immediately tangible, and if he is to marry me again, a proposal is in order! There are plans set for my beloved Uisce!! She isn’t going anywhere; she stays with me. She’s going to have a new home when the upgrade is complete!
We have agreed to make it a priority to build a forever home for my Suite of 7 for our 10 year Anniversary: 2026.
The price of gold is the issue, and I’ve been in regular contact with our jeweler who is creating this bespoke masterpiece. We will revisit the details and the price and go from there.
For now, the goal is to have this ring on my finger on Nov. 27, 2026!
Thank you for your kindness, patience, excitement, and support through this process! This community means the world to me, and I am so happy to be back among friends!
I will say that these two projects will be our final projects for a while. It is our intent to do some remodeling and updating our home in the coming years. At some point after our youngest leaves the nest, we will sell this house and settle elsewhere in the cabin by the water I promised him when he proposed. After all, a promise is a promise and we’re not getting any younger!
Stay tuned for the next episode! This one should be SPARK-TACULAR!

 

[Matthews1127]

Has anyone heard from @OoohShiny?

I have not. I just re-read through all 8 pages of this thread and I laughed and felt sad after reading his comments. I do hope all is well.

 

[canuk-gal]

My goodness does time fly!
I had NO IDEA I had been gone so long!! 2021??? REALLY???
Fast Forward to 2025!!
Yoram’s gorgeous “Suite of 7” still lie cradled in their glass case. Still awaiting their forever home.
College boy graduated with his BS in Chemistry, and is now working in Pharmacy.
Christmas Eve, 2022, my DH landed in the ER with a Pancreas attack. After rigorous testing and going on the low-fat diet, his health improved, and he was on the road to a healthier existence.
Summer, 2023: incidental follow up from that ER visit presents unsettling news. There’s a considerable sized nodule on his thyroid.
Biopsy is conducted: Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Surgery is scheduled. November, 2023: Complete removal is successful. Early 2024, whole body scan shows no sign of cancer. He is clear, and cancer free. His most recent testing performed earlier this month was all clear and his titre was negative. *Deep sigh of relief*.
Since my last post here, we have traveled significantly (cautiously due to Covid/Flu, etc). I set many things aside to help him through his treatment and get him healthy. It was important to both of us to make more time for us and our family.
My BFF in life lives in VA (we are in PA), and was diagnosed with POTS and Dysautonomia in 2023. Her health has been compromised and she lives alone. She does not have a strong support system where she lives. We have taken several road trips to be there to help her; we even surprised her with a vacation to the beach (and our Sorority Convention) this past summer to get her out of her apartment and give her R&R and TLC.
She still struggles, and another visit will soon be in the works, as her condition has become worse.
During our travels (near and far), DH and I discovered a place where we intend to renew our vows. That said, extensive conversations have taken place pertaining to this amazing diamond band project, and an E-Ring upgrade (YAY!) in recent months, even as recent as early February.
He celebrated his 50th birthday last year, and I just celebrated my 50th birthday this past New Year’s Day.
Time is flying by, our kids are almost ALL grown (some are even living on their own). Life has thrown some nasty curve balls at us, and it’s time to accept that we are mortal. I want to enjoy the little things as long as possible.
Our journey for my “forever” upgrade has begun. I’ll save that for another thread. I can tell you that is in the forefront of the band as it can be financed, and the band cannot. The upgrade is far more immediately tangible, and if he is to marry me again, a proposal is in order! There are plans set for my beloved Uisce!! She isn’t going anywhere; she stays with me. She’s going to have a new home when the upgrade is complete!
We have agreed to make it a priority to build a forever home for my Suite of 7 for our 10 year Anniversary: 2026.
The price of gold is the issue, and I’ve been in regular contact with our jeweler who is creating this bespoke masterpiece. We will revisit the details and the price and go from there.
For now, the goal is to have this ring on my finger on Nov. 27, 2026!
Thank you for your kindness, patience, excitement, and support through this process! This community means the world to me, and I am so happy to be back among friends!
I will say that these two projects will be our final projects for a while. It is our intent to do some remodeling and updating our home in the coming years. At some point after our youngest leaves the nest, we will sell this house and settle elsewhere in the cabin by the water I promised him when he proposed. After all, a promise is a promise and we’re not getting any younger!
Stay tuned for the next episode! This one should be SPARK-TACULAR!

A new ring on your finger on my BD no less!!!! Glad to see you back! Healing vibes to you and yours.

 

[Matthews1127]

A new ring on your finger on my BD no less!!!! Glad to see you back! Healing vibes to you and yours.

Thank you!!
How exciting! I didn’t know I got married on your BIRTHDAY!! That’s so awesome!

 

[canuk-gal]

Thank you!!
How exciting! I didn’t know I got married on your BIRTHDAY!! That’s so awesome!

LOL. I know it is your wedding date and anniversary--great date!!! Your ring is something to look forward to!!

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

You have a lot of self-control. I'd stop feeding the kids and tell the dog to get a job so I could have that ring by Easter.
Yoram Asschers, can't wait!

 

[Matthews1127]

You have a lot of self-control. I'd stop feeding the kids and tell the dog to get a job so I could have that ring by Easter.
Yoram Asschers, can't wait!

I can tell you and I will be very close here, @Ibrakeforpossums

 

[Matthews1127]

After stumbling upon some really interesting info pertaining to the increased price of gold compared to the price of platinum, I decided to make a stop at our local jeweler to discuss price difference between the two metals to determine a projected launch for this long awaited project.
We reviewed the pencil drawings from way back when (see page 5 of this thread), and she was able to create computer generated mock images of the ring, and give me an estimate in price in both White Gold and Platinum, including the accent diamonds that would be included.
White Gold (est): $3,000
Platinum (est): $3,500
Platinum is not as dense (weighs less) than white gold, therefore more platinum would be necessary to create the setting than WG per ounce. Shockingly, the price point is extremely close, and I am tempted to go the extra for the platinum.
Here are the mock images she provided with the understanding the scroll work is bogus due to the limitations of the software. The scroll work will be custom to match my e-ring and wedding band. There will be mill-grain detail along the “U”s.
I also would prefer to have more space between the pavilions and the metal and create a more open gallery for maximum light exposure, but these rough drafts are gorgeous!

 

[tyty333]

Platinum is not as dense (weighs less) than white gold, therefore more platinum would be necessary to create the setting than WG per ounce.

You have that backwards...platinum is more dense (weighs more, denser) than white gold. The same amount of platinum (volume)
will cost more because it is heavier/denser.

 

[Ally T]

Gorgeous design! I can’t wait to see this project come full circle - its been a long time in the making

The cost of gold is through the roof in the UK too & is comparable to platinum. I’m waiting for my pear reset to come back this next week, and whilst i initially wanted a two tone gold / plat bezel on my existing platinum chain, which I thought would keep the cost in check, I ended up going full platinum due to the cost to add in some 18ct yellow being a smidge more than just using plat. Crazy!

 

[Matthews1127]

Platinum is not as dense (weighs less) than white gold, therefore more platinum would be necessary to create the setting than WG per ounce.

You have that backwards...platinum is more dense (weighs more, denser) than white gold. The same amount of platinum (volume)
will cost more because it is heavier/denser.

Thank you….yes…..my mistake. Appreciate your response!! Which explains the slight difference in price for the same amount of metal.

 

[Matthews1127]

Gorgeous design! I can’t wait to see this project come full circle - its been a long time in the making

The cost of gold is through the roof in the UK too & is comparable to platinum. I’m waiting for my pear reset to come back this next week, and whilst i initially wanted a two tone gold / plat bezel on my existing platinum chain, which I thought would keep the cost in check, I ended up going full platinum due to the cost to add in some 18ct yellow being a smidge more than just using plat. Crazy!

It truly is crazy!! I can’t wait to see your reset!