1.75ct OEC in 3ctw ring !

[arjunajane]

and next to my sz 5.75 finger..

 

[arjunajane]

last one, hand shot:

 

[stci]

Beauty!!!

What type of camera do you use? Your pics are fantastic!

 

[Stone Hunter]

WOW

I love the cut of that stone. Congrats on a wonderful and beautiful find.

I like the idea of taking it apart and using the gold for a band, the bags. for a band and the diamond for a ring.

 

[iheartscience]

Wowie kazowie! What a find, AJ! It''s absolutely gorgeous! I can''t wait to see how you set it!

If I were you I would make the baguettes into an eternity band...either prong set or channel set. I actually really like baguettes channel set as long as the edges of metal are really thin.

Then I''d do what Grace suggested and get the gold melted down and made into a plain band.

I''m not a fan of the wedding band idea for your fiance...I really hate flashy jewelry on men, though, so I am totally biased!

 

[Lula]

Date: 5/7/2010 1:01:48 AM
Author: Haven
That''s a GORGEOUS stone, AJ! Wow.


I would put the OEC in a James Meyer bezel, and then I''d make an eternity band out of those baguettes.

Love this idea!!!

Congratulations

It''s a beauty! And such a great ebay story!

 

[kelpie]

It is stunning! I would re-list the setting on ebay. With your great pictures, you should get plenty of bids.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 9:18:53 AM
Author: wsblue430
Its absolutely Gorgeous!!! WOWZERS!!!!!!!!

Thankyou wsblue!

Date: 5/6/2010 9:42:13 AM
Author: hot ice
Fabulous~

Cheers hot ice!

Date: 5/6/2010 9:27:32 AM
Author: luv2sparkle
wow, what a great find! That is a great site, thanks for the link! The baguettes look gorgeous, Arjunajane, they would make a great addition to another project. I hope you save them, they look lovely! I am so happy for

your find, I hope you get to do something awesome with it soon!

Hey luv2sparkle,
You''re very welcome on the link - I do hope more PSers find treasures, so I get to then oogle them!

Thanks lovey for your kind comments, it looks as if I will be keeping the bags. for now..however it will take me a lil while to decide how to set the OEC.



I have *always*, since I first joined PS been very much in love with Facetfire''s Michael Bondanza - I really like the aesthetic combo of old world stone and chunky modern setting..

Perhaps I should just be a copy cat and go for this? After all, what do they say about settings...if you love it, walk away for 2 years and if you''re still in love than get it?
ha ha, I totally made that up, but it makes sense, right?!

I hope FF doesn''t mind me posting her drool-worthy collage, and potentially becoming a copy cat sometime in the future....

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 11:01:53 AM
Author: lilyfoot
That OEC is drop-dead gorgeous! And the baguettes are pretty too .. lucky girl!

Hiya lily, thankyou very much

Date: 5/6/2010 11:04:14 AM
Author: RaiKai
What a beautiful find!


As for using the band for a wedding band for your fiance and being concerned it is too flashy as referred to in a couple of your posts), all depends on his comfort level! Just as with e-rings, it all depends on what he individually feels comfortable with and can pull off!


While most wedding bands are a lot simpler....my DH has quite a blingy band himself with diamond and sapphire pave all across the front into a mosaic-like pattern, and he loves it - and gets a lot of compliments on it from both men and women. It fits with his personality and taste for things a little ornate and with a Middle Eastern vibe.


I think it looks GREAT on your fiances hand. It is a very masculine ring and very much makes a statement. It will likely attract attention. He may or may not be comfortable with that!

Hiya Raikai,
Cheers lovey for your kind comments.
Your observations about the mens'' wedding bands are very true - and I actually really like your DH''s choice of band. Like you said, it is quite flashy and not for all guys, but if he can pull it off and enjoys it than all the more to him

It looks like we won''t be keeping it intact for Fi - he was very much "take it or leave it" from the start, and once we discussed what a sapphire that size would cost (to fit the ring), he decided that was a bit OTT for his lifestyle, etc..ah, boys..
But thankyou for your advice regardless, it''s nice to see guys doing something different with jewellery

Date: 5/6/2010 11:06:44 AM
Author: geckodani
Yowza.

he he, short and sweet - cheers dani!

Date: 5/6/2010 11:17:36 AM
Author: tigian
What a great ebay find! The stone looks beautiful!!!

Thankyou tigian, it is such a lively and pretty diamond.

Date: 5/6/2010 11:24:26 AM
Author: Mrs Mitchell

GOrgeous thing! I love it.


Have another look at this pic (4th one down). Now picture it without the gold around it - would that not make a stunning setting for a ring? Just the baguette band

with the centre stone?

Hello and thankyou Mrs M.
You know what, that was the exact same suggestion the seller made! (remove the outer YG bands and keep the inner WG one as the whole ring).
I must admit, it is a good idea and would likely make a pretty ring, at least until I figured out a permanent home..however, the ring was simply too large for this

I was told that, especially in channel sets, 1-2 sizes is the total max., or else the stones will start dropping out...
Thankyou for the idea though, I agree with you it could be an attractive ring for sure.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 11:37:19 AM
Author: Maevie
that''s a beautiful OEC - congrats on a great deal

Thankyou Maevie

Date: 5/6/2010 11:48:40 AM
Author: HeartingDiamonds
ACK! Its even more beautiful than I imagined or hoped (for you) it would be!


CONGRATS on a fab find AJ - I know you''ve been wanting an old cut for so long now

I would personally take the baggs out and use them for a matched set of bands - an eternity band for you, and a simple band with the baggs either channel set (not always my favorite look, but done well, it could be gorgeous) or scattered, for the FI.


And recycle the gold into a plain thin hammered band that you can wear on days when you dont want to wear any bling but still want a little sumthin'' on your finger. It can also serve as a stacker, or a spacer.


Aaahh, you can tell I have NOT put MUCH thought into this, right?

Wear in much love, great health, and tons of happiness for always!

Hello, Grace m''dear! Thanks for dropping by, and also for giving so much thought to my fun project, tee hee..

Yes, if anyone knows it is you how much I have been pining for an old cut of a decent size, so I really couldn''t contain my excitement when I was suddenly the owner of one 5-10 years before expecting to be !

You know what, your ideas for the bands were seriously my fave ones so far..and I did give them proper consideration

But at the end of the day, that was going to be a hefty investment, as I''m sure you would know.

So, what is happening with the gold (along with a few other bits and pieces I don''t wear), is I have thankfully found a jeweller who is working on another project for me and can take the gold for a fair price, to off-set the cost of my project. So that works out great!
The baggs I will keeping for the time being (looking forward to seeing what they are like out of the setting),
and coming up with something fun for them in the future...Or, listing them on ebay, lol..depends..

The jeweller I was with yesterday actually had a fun idea for the baggs - do something along the lines of the Canturi "cubism collection" (not sure if you have heard of them? They are Aussie, but I think have a few stores in US).

I''ve always quite liked this look...not sure just yet how I would employ it! Maybe a coloured gemstone pendant, as some kind of deco-ish halo..
Or take a small section of the look to create a men''s band, the rest in plain gold...

Anyways, thankyou lovey for your enthusiasm, compliments and congrats - I wouldn''t have been inspired (influenced

) without you and Erica

 

[artdecogirl]

Way to go you! great deal, that is a lovely stone!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 11:50:09 AM
Author: HappyNewLife
Wow, that is a huge, stunning (CHEAP!!) amazing diamond!! The ring itself is so not my style, but WOW the potential for the diamond and baguettes is enormous! I can''t wait to see what you do with it!

Cheers happy! Ha ha, I hear you on the ring, that was why I was so keen to get that lovely diamond out of there

Date: 5/6/2010 12:10:53 PM
Author: MakingTheGrade
It''s lovely!

Thankyou MTG.

Date: 5/6/2010 12:24:57 PM
Author: legra
Wow! It''s gorgeous and what an amazing deal. Can''t wait to see how you end up setting it.

Thankyou Legra for your comments

Date: 5/6/2010 12:33:53 PM
Author: TotalNewbie
Nice find, you did well! It''s gorgeous

Cheers Totalnewbie! I like your av btw, is that yours? Nice pic

Date: 5/6/2010 1:16:09 PM
Author: dreamer_d
Awesome!


I too would take the bags out and make a ring for you and one for your FI, like Grace suggested.

Hey DD, thankyou - Yup, Grace made a cool suggestion.

Date: 5/6/2010 1:36:54 PM
Author: joxxxelyn


I wish I could have smelled that rose too (not because of its great smell, but because it would put me face up with that gorgeous bling). Hot Whoa!

ha ha, love it joxxelyn, thankyou!

Date: 5/6/2010 1:46:13 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:


Cool find!


cheers--Sharon

Cheers Sharon.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 3:34:44 PM
Author: luckynumber

oh AJ.


that is just STUNNING!


and what a steal!


i really am so happy for you, this stone has found a great home!!


i have been looking for an OMC (much smaller than this one!) on ebay for ages, but can''t find a decent one under $1000

Hey there luckynumber - thankyou for your comments

What kind of size OMC were you after, and do you have any definite "no''s" on colour and clarity..?
I''d be happy to have a look for you when I have a minute..and do you want only OMC, or would you consider OEC too?

I do hope you find what you are looking for soon.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 5:30:11 PM
Author: stci
OMG!!! What a beauty! Stunning! Congrats for this fantastic find!

thanks stci, I know you also love a great ebay find!

Date: 5/6/2010 5:52:39 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Arjunajane, you''ve done it again, love! That is a beyond fabulous diamond. I adore the patterning and as usual, your pictures are breathtaking!


Did I miss it, or do you already have plans for this baby?


Also, if you''re looking for something to do with the baguettes, I''ll buy them from you!

awww, thanks LTP

I don''t actually have plans yet...as I posted a little earlier, I''ve always loved FF''s OEC in the Michael Bondanza setting..but that would take a bit more savings for sure..I think I will just take my time with this one, and I will know the setting when I see it - as for general plans, it will be an alternative ering.
I should have the baggs back with me in around a couple weeks or so - I will post about them again then, see what they look like nekkid

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/6/2010 6:50:40 PM
Author: Yimmers
Oh that diamond is darling!!! And what a great deal! So jealous...


I can''t wait to see what you end up putting it in!

Thankyou yimmers for your kind comments.

Date: 5/6/2010 8:28:25 PM
Author: zhuzhu
AJ, you are now officially the EBAY QUEEN!!!

lol, cheers Zhu! Although, I think that is one crown I would rather not receive, if you know to what I am referring

Nah, I just got lucky.

Date: 5/6/2010 9:09:51 PM
Author: lulu
What a great find! Congratulations. Good thing the watch experience didn''t put you off ebay.

Thanks lulu! Yes, that darned watch..well, it did make me very stressed about my package in transit - and, I actually filmed myself whilst opening this box, just in case! so it definitely had an effect on me

But no, this guy did his packaging A+++, very very secure - the guy with the watch had such sloppy packaging, which was I''m sure the cause of the problem.

Date: 5/6/2010 9:47:44 PM
Author: SparklyOEC
WOWZA!!! What a beautiful stone and great deal! Can''t wait to see you set it.

Cheers Sparkly!

Date: 5/7/2010 1:01:48 AM
Author: Haven
That''s a GORGEOUS stone, AJ! Wow.


I would put the OEC in a James Meyer bezel, and then I''d make an eternity band out of those baguettes.


Whatever you do, that stone is a STUNNER!


Wear it in good health and great love!

Hi Haven, thankyou for your comments

Yes, a JM would be perfect, however I already have the JM1345..
I''m sure he would work magic with it in another style though - Jim is always on my shortlist.

Thanks lovey!

Date: 5/7/2010 2:16:16 AM
Author: heyjudes



No hard feelings at all AJ! I actually won my own prize off Ebay recently. Once I get it, I''ll know for sure what I got - but fingers crossed it''s as nice as yours.

Oh well that''s great news heyjudes! I cannot wait to see what it is that you won - have you received it as yet?
I''m sure you did great, looking forward to your post

Date: 5/7/2010 2:54:45 AM
Author: katebar
Hi AJ,

I''m a bit of lurker but still am here!

Thanks yet again for a very helpful reply

You always have such an eye for a deal but importantly your choice of designs etc are phenomenal.

Can''t wait to see what you do with this!

hey again Kate - ah, I miss chatting with you and seeing your awesome projects in the works!
awww, that is very sweet of you to say, thanks lovey

 

[Dreamer_D]

Well I completely love that stone, the color is awesome-- *just* the right amount of warmth to my eye! -- and the cut looks great! It looks huge on your finger, and thought not as large as you first hoped, it is still a wonderful size! And YES copy FF and get the Bondanza. It is my all time fave setting and one day it is possible it would be mine too

 

[Farleysmom]

What a fabulous find! The stone is absolutely gorgeous.

Please make sure you post lots of pictures when you finally have it set. I can''t wait to see what you decide.

 

[Amethyste]

AJ!!!!!!!
i LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!
It is soooo beautiful! i am so excited for you!
i know how scary it can be getting something like this on ebay... I got my pear on ebay too and i sweated bullets until it arrived and it was what they say it was...

congrats to you!!!!!!!!

 

[princesss]

Gorgeous stone!

The baguettes could be beautiful in a band - I know Single Stone has a lot of bands like that (going length-wise, not the way they''re set now). Maybe milgrained bezels...

 

[diamondtifff]

WOW!!!! That stone is AWESOME! I will be anxious to see how you set it...Its always sooooooo exciting to have something in the works

 

[luckynumber]

AJ it''s amazing on your hand!!

i''m looking for an OMC or OEC, around $1000, no color restrictions, but eyeclean. bigger the better

any help much appreciated!

 

[Luckyeshe]

WOW!!! What a stunning stone!!! I can''t wait to see her in her final home!!!

 

[zhuzhu]

Is it set yet? is it set yet?

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/7/2010 12:25:59 PM
Author: stci
Beauty!!!


What type of camera do you use? Your pics are fantastic!

Hey stci - nothing special, just a Sony point n shoot - it''s called a Sony DSCT200..
I received it as a b''day gift from my folks, and think I just got lucky in that it likes working in macro mode

HTH, Thankyou!

Date: 5/7/2010 5:36:55 PM
Author: Stone Hunter
WOW

I love the cut of that stone. Congrats on a wonderful and beautiful find.


I like the idea of taking it apart and using the gold for a band, the bags. for a band and the diamond for a ring.

Hey there SH!
Cheers for your comments - yep, the gold is going to be recycled into another project I am working on, and the baggs..we will have to see.. I like the idea of a band too

I am thinking about the potential to use them as accents in a 3 or 5 stone style for the OEC...but not sure if it will work..I think what I actually want is bullets..like this:

ha ha, as you can tell my setting ideas are all over the place...which is why:

Date: 5/11/2010 12:22:40 AM
Author: zhuzhu
Is it set yet? is it set yet?

lol, no zhu it won''t be set for a little while, silly, you are funny

as you can see, these are just a couple of my wide-ranging and totally different ideas

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/7/2010 7:06:25 PM
Author: thing2of2
Wowie kazowie! What a find, AJ! It''s absolutely gorgeous! I can''t wait to see how you set it!


If I were you I would make the baguettes into an eternity band...either prong set or channel set. I actually really like baguettes channel set as long as the edges of metal are really thin.


Then I''d do what Grace suggested and get the gold melted down and made into a plain band.


I''m not a fan of the wedding band idea for your fiance...I really hate flashy jewelry on men, though, so I am totally biased!

Hey thing!

long time, no chat

he he, I like your reaction - thanks for your input lovey.

Yup, gold is being melted down...but not into a band..

And I agree with you on the ring for Fi - it isn''t my style, and although I thought it looked pretty nice on him, ultimately it isn''t his either..so we''re on the same page there you and I!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/10/2010 2:34:47 PM
Author: luckynumber
AJ it''s amazing on your hand!!


i''m looking for an OMC or OEC, around $1000, no color restrictions, but eyeclean. bigger the better


any help much appreciated!

Hello again Lucky...I may have something promising for you - of course, due to time difference and lurkers, I am hesitant to post it here in case you miss out..

I will find out if we can communicate through a third party - as long as you are ok with that?

let me know

 

[2Artists]

Congratulations on finding such a great deal! Finding a great deal makes something wonderful even more enjoyable! I have really enjoyed reading through this thread and seeing your beautiful OEC and what you plan on creating out of your new treasure.

Mrs.2Artists

 

[luckynumber]

Date: 5/11/2010 7:12:26 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 5/10/2010 2:34:47 PM
Author: luckynumber
AJ it's amazing on your hand!!


i'm looking for an OMC or OEC, around $1000, no color restrictions, but eyeclean. bigger the better


any help much appreciated!

Hello again Lucky...I may have something promising for you - of course, due to time difference and lurkers, I am hesitant to post it here in case you miss out..

I will find out if we can communicate through a third party - as long as you are ok with that?

let me know

thanks AJ, i would be most happy to work through a third party if that's possible. i know what you mean about lurkers!

it may be too late for what you already had in mind, but i'm in no rush.

ETA: I love your nailpolish in that last pic!

 

[LGK]

I haven''t read all the comments but I have to say, you totally scored! If not for ebay, I wouldn''t have half the cool old cuts I have. I can''t wait to see what you do with it! The cut looks superb, a lovely classic OEC look with the nice high crown & small table. Good job! It really is a gorgeous stone.

 

[April20]

How the heck did I miss this thread? That stone is a stunner. I am soooo jealous!!