1.75ct OEC in 3ctw ring !

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/27/2010 8:51:50 AM
Author: hawaiianorangetree
Oh wow AJ! those group shots on the orange are to die for!!


What a find! you must be so happy.

Are you planning to have them set locally or OS?

Hello H.O.T,
thank you!
I would really like if I could find someone local for a good price, but nope this OEC will more than likely be going to Michael E, I believe he is based in Washington..

It is ''sort of'' local, I have become very fond of this company in NZ -
Robinson Designer Goldsmith
- another PSer over in CS had a ring made by them and it turned out amazing.
I would love to work with them someday

Date: 6/27/2010 9:08:28 AM
Author: Cachette
Great pictures!!! How fun to be able to ''play'' with the loose stones!!

Really looking forward to seeing your finished project. Excellent find.


Cachette

Hi Cachette,
Cheers! they are fun to play with, although very fiddly! I am awaiting a package of many small square cut different coloured tourmalines atm, so I am looking forward to playing with them together with the baggs and hopefully creating a design.

Thank you, I''m looking forward to seeing it set too.

Date: 6/27/2010 9:56:40 AM
Author: DandiAndi
FANTASTIC pics aj!! Chipsy is adorable

Your photos are amazing, I''ve tried and tried but CANNOT capture the colours and chunks my two OECs display, in any lighting at all!

I love the pics where the baggs are casting shadows, amaaaazing!

Hey Andi

ha ha, nothing is as adorable as that smushy puppy in your av! Your photos are making me want for a pup again

Not sure if you have tried this, but usually under a tree on a sunny day, with the dappled sunlight, is a guaranteed way to get these older cuts to show their colour and chunk

I saw that you sent your OEC''s to Daniel M - very excited to see how they come out!

I''m glad you liked the pic with the funky shadows / reflections - I thought it was a cool effect - here''s another jff

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/27/2010 10:38:20 AM
Author: betty6333
I just read this thread.

WOW what an awesome find!

That is just amazing and did I say WOW?


Beautiful and almost a STEAL!!!!! ( for that price WOW!!!!!)


Congrats and enjoy you scored great!


can I add wow one more time!

Hello betty,
he he, thank you - and you can say wow as much as you like

Date: 6/27/2010 12:29:28 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Wow, I missed the loose diamond shots until today, but HOLY COW!!!! What an amazing find and that OEC is going to be gorgeous in the 8 prong you have planned.


I swear, AJ, I''m almost as excited as you must be to see this ring completed!!!!!

Hey Lauren,
Cheers hon for your comments, I''m glad you like the 8 prong idea - it will be something different for me. I am currently also deciding whether to have the shank engraved in a vintage design, or perhaps satin finished or some other texture method (with the head polished). Any thoughts / opinions at all?

I am very excited to get this one set finally, can''t wait to be able to wear it around!

Date: 6/27/2010 12:48:37 PM
Author: Hest88
Yowza!!!

he he, thanks Hest!

Date: 6/27/2010 1:09:02 PM
Author: Uppy
Soooo beautiful! I''ll bet you can hardly wait to get that beauty on your hand!!

Cheers Uppy - you''re spot on there

Date: 6/27/2010 1:36:58 PM
Author: lknvrb4
Love the new pictures of your diamonds. Your OEC is perfect!

Hi lknvrb4, thanks that is very sweet.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/27/2010 5:21:08 PM
Author: yssie
Ohh can''t wait to see AJ!!


Rose gold fits your stone''s character perfectly

And 8 prong settings make me melt!



I''m SO excited to see this finished

Hey there fellow old cut lover

Thanks hon - I''m glad you think so. I thought RG would be nice for something different, plus as you say I think it will really accentuate the pastels and colours that the OEC throws (well, I hope!).

I''m not sure yet what is available, but I want to ask Michael to see if we can get an alloy that is more like the vintage RG that you see - that more warm orangey shade rather than pinkish...does that make sense?
like the Peach or Apricot Gold in this photo for example - yum!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/27/2010 7:24:31 PM
Author: dreamer_d
Simply gorgeous new photos AJ.

Thanks DD!

Date: 6/27/2010 7:34:04 PM
Author: softly softly

Sounds amazing - I love rose gold and I''m sure it will compliment your OEC beautifully. Gotta love tax time!!

Cheers SS, I do hope so. Yes, exactly tax time - I believe last year I received a decent couple K return, so I''m banking on about the same again..

although, if all else fails July is also my B''day

Date: 6/27/2010 9:00:48 PM
Author: thing2of2
Gorgeous new pics, AJ! I love that stone-I can''t wait to see it set!

Thankyou Thing - you and I both!

 

[yssie]

Date: 6/28/2010 5:31:28 AM
Author: arjunajane


Hey there fellow old cut lover

Thanks hon - I'm glad you think so. I thought RG would be nice for something different, plus as you say I think it will really accentuate the pastels and colours that the OEC throws (well, I hope!).

I'm not sure yet what is available, but I want to ask Michael to see if we can get an alloy that is more like the vintage RG that you see - that more warm orangey shade rather than pinkish...does that make sense?
like the Peach or Apricot Gold in this photo for example - yum!

Oh I know exactly what you mean - my great-grandmother's handful of rg pieces are all coppery, and stayed coppery after a bath in silver polish (yes, I know, but I'm the odd duck who doesn't care for the patina), my new rg in the same karat on the other hand is flat out PINK


I must say, that apricot gold makes me swoon - just a hint of pink in all that peachy goodness

I definitely think your stone is large enough that that sort of "powerful" metal colour wouldn't overwhelm it, and the brushed finish looks so silky and inviting (so that's my vote on the question not addressed to me

) I imagine if the J/K has any brown in it a peachy setting will make it err pinkish, too, no?

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/27/2010 9:15:36 PM
Author: CharmyPoo
It''s nice to see this thread resurface. That OEC is sooo dreamy and that price!!! I can''t wait to see the finished product.

Hey Charmy - thanks love for your comments. Ya, I just thought I would ''wrap the thread up'' now all the components of the ring are doing something

I can''t wait either!

Date: 6/27/2010 10:05:40 PM
Author: SparkleNut
The stone is AMAZING! I totally missed this thread the first times around.


A rose gold setting will be divine!

Thanks Sparklenut for your compliments

Date: 6/27/2010 11:10:20 PM
Author: zhuzhu
I love the rose gold idea too! AJ, will this be your new ering, or ''alternate ering''? Will you be getting a rose gold wedding band as well?

Hi Zhu,
nope, just another alternative ering

No way I could give up my AVC so early!
No need to consider wedding bands at this time as I am not married - plenty of time to collect different bands

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/28/2010 2:53:14 AM
Author: Milly
oh the new group shots are TDF! you''ve got some mad photography skills girl!


i love your idea of setting it in a RG 8 prong solitaire!

i imagine it will be divine. can''t wait to see the finished ring!!

aww, thanks Milly for your sweet comments

Glad you like the idea, I do hope it turns out nicely.
Cheers!

Date: 6/28/2010 4:44:35 AM
Author: heyjudes
AJ! Really can''t wait until you get your beautiful OEC set. I love how you are calling your baguettes French breads .

Hello Judes,
Trust me, I can''t wait to see your JBEG solitaire - I was so glad you were able to create your dream ring after all our looking.
he he, I think the french breads thing came from your thread? !

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/28/2010 6:15:41 AM
Author: yssie

Date: 6/28/2010 5:31:28 AM

Author: arjunajane



Hey there fellow old cut lover

Thanks hon - I''m glad you think so. I thought RG would be nice for something different, plus as you say I think it will really accentuate the pastels and colours that the OEC throws (well, I hope!).


I''m not sure yet what is available, but I want to ask Michael to see if we can get an alloy that is more like the vintage RG that you see - that more warm orangey shade rather than pinkish...does that make sense?

like the Peach or Apricot Gold in this photo for example - yum!

Oh I know exactly what you mean - my great-grandmother''s handful of rg pieces are all coppery, and stayed coppery after a bath in silver polish (yes, I know, but I''m the odd duck who doesn''t care for the patina), my new rg in the same karat on the other hand is flat out PINK



I must say, that apricot gold makes me swoon - just a hint of pink in all that peachy goodness

I definitely think your stone is large enough that that sort of ''powerful'' metal colour wouldn''t overwhelm it, and the brushed finish looks so silky and inviting (so that''s my vote on the question not addressed to me

) I imagine if the J/K has any brown in it a peachy setting will make it err pinkish, too, no?

Yup, I knew you would get it! I do admire pink gold pieces that vendors such as BG make for others on here..but I''m looking for something I guess with that old-worldy feel, and I think that PINK gold is actually very modern.
Coppers and peaches and high kt yellow golds like Coati''s new fantabulous bezel, now that''s the look I''m after

ha ha, I''m glad you answered the question on the texture / finish - I should have actually addressed that as more of a general thing

Another idea that has been suggested to me is just not bringing it to a high polish - as in, maybe one or tow levels below a really mirror polish..kind of like the vintagey finishes Jim Meyer produces, kwim?

TBH, I have not noticed any brown in this stone from the face up position...but I did plan to ask Michael to drop it in a few different colour / kt metals for me before making the final call.

 

[yssie]

Y'know, now that I think about it, the one downside to non high-polish is that scratches show up so easily

My old polished wg setting is pretty scratched up but it's still shiny, and it's reflecting so much that you really have to focus to see the scratches - FI's brushed band is actually a lot less scratched, but what scratches there are are awfully visible without all the distracting shine

I haven't seen any JM IRL, much as I'd love to! I wonder if that sort of almost-not-quite polish finish is the happy medium here..

 

[heyjudes]

Date: 6/29/2010 3:44:35 AM
Author: arjunajane
Hello Judes,

Trust me, I can''t wait to see your JBEG solitaire - I was so glad you were able to create your dream ring after all our looking.

he he, I think the french breads thing came from your thread? !

LOL - yes, it was a saying my DBF started. I even have Erica saying it.

Erica sent me an email saying our ring will be finished by the end of this week, so we are very excited! We are going away to visit DBF''s family starting the 4th, so most likely won''t see it until we get back on the 6th or 7th.

 

[susimoo]

Hi AJ

Fancy doing some shopping on my behalf!!! lol

That is the most amazing deal ever!! Well done you! She gonna be a beaut in her new rose gold home!!!!

 

[athenaworth]

I''m chiming in late here, but I cannot WAIT to see this reset. It''s gorgeous! And the deal you got on it makes even more beautiful (if that''s even possible)

 

[shimmer]

Date: 6/30/2010 4:24:39 PM
Author: athenaworth
I'm chiming in late here, but I cannot WAIT to see this reset. It's gorgeous! And the deal you got on it makes even more beautiful (if that's even possible)

Me too!!! I love all of your collection, Arjunajane!

 

[Fly Girl]

Date: 6/29/2010 4:03:26 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 6/28/2010 6:15:41 AM
Author: yssie

Date: 6/28/2010 5:31:28 AM

Author: arjunajane



Hey there fellow old cut lover

Thanks hon - I''m glad you think so. I thought RG would be nice for something different, plus as you say I think it will really accentuate the pastels and colours that the OEC throws (well, I hope!).


I''m not sure yet what is available, but I want to ask Michael to see if we can get an alloy that is more like the vintage RG that you see - that more warm orangey shade rather than pinkish...does that make sense?

like the Peach or Apricot Gold in this photo for example - yum!

Oh I know exactly what you mean - my great-grandmother''s handful of rg pieces are all coppery, and stayed coppery after a bath in silver polish (yes, I know, but I''m the odd duck who doesn''t care for the patina), my new rg in the same karat on the other hand is flat out PINK



I must say, that apricot gold makes me swoon - just a hint of pink in all that peachy goodness

I definitely think your stone is large enough that that sort of ''powerful'' metal colour wouldn''t overwhelm it, and the brushed finish looks so silky and inviting (so that''s my vote on the question not addressed to me

) I imagine if the J/K has any brown in it a peachy setting will make it err pinkish, too, no?

Yup, I knew you would get it! I do admire pink gold pieces that vendors such as BG make for others on here..but I''m looking for something I guess with that old-worldy feel, and I think that PINK gold is actually very modern.
Coppers and peaches and high kt yellow golds like Coati''s new fantabulous bezel, now that''s the look I''m after

ha ha, I''m glad you answered the question on the texture / finish - I should have actually addressed that as more of a general thing

Another idea that has been suggested to me is just not bringing it to a high polish - as in, maybe one or tow levels below a really mirror polish..kind of like the vintagey finishes Jim Meyer produces, kwim?

TBH, I have not noticed any brown in this stone from the face up position...but I did plan to ask Michael to drop it in a few different colour / kt metals for me before making the final call.

AJ - Love that OEC diamond and what a great deal. But, I have to laugh when you say that pink gold is modern. I have a gorgeous ladies Elgin pocket watch that I inherited from my great-aunt that is in rose gold, and that piece is decidedly not modern. I guess what goes around comes around, and what was old is now new.

 

[arjunajane]

Hi Flygirl,

Yes I agree with you - you will notice I was referring to the kind of bright cool PINK that comes out when vendors such as BG offer a 14k alloy, and that appears modern to me.

However imo and from what I have observed, vintage ROSE gold, such as I imagine your great aunt''s piece would be like - tends to have a warmer, deeper appearance to the colour of the gold.

I hope this clarifies my earlier statements

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/29/2010 5:40:02 AM
Author: yssie
Y''know, now that I think about it, the one downside to non high-polish is that scratches show up so easily

My old polished wg setting is pretty scratched up but it''s still shiny, and it''s reflecting so much that you really have to focus to see the scratches - FI''s brushed band is actually a lot less scratched, but what scratches there are are awfully visible without all the distracting shine

I haven''t seen any JM IRL, much as I''d love to! I wonder if that sort of almost-not-quite polish finish is the happy medium here..

hrmm..good point, thanks for mentioning this yssie, I didn''t think of it. Although TBH, I think I must be quite gentle on my rings - my plat + sapphire ring doesn''t even have a scratch yet I don''t believe

Ya, the different textures and finishes on JM''s work are so interesting to look at - I have no idea how he achieves such intricate work on such small pieces!

I am thinking the "not quite mirror polish" could be the happy medium - for reference, here''s is Coati''s fabulous new bezel which has this kind of finish..also her matching band (which I believe is vintage) has a great patina..I guess most would call it scratches, but I love the look (hope you don''t mind the pic-steal coats!).

num num num....

 

[arjunajane]

And seeing as a picture is always better...I found these two rings to compare the differences in RG tones that yssie and I were discussing earlier..

The ring on the left is the bright pink that imho appears more modern than the one on the right, which is also rose gold but has a warmer...I guess more gold appearance, and personally reminds of the colouring more commonly found in vintage RG.
There is *nothing* unattractive about the colour on the left, the colour on the right is simply my preference.

I have no idea if Michael E can source different alloys such as this, but I hope so

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/29/2010 10:19:14 AM
Author: heyjudes

Date: 6/29/2010 3:44:35 AM

Author: arjunajane

Hello Judes,


Trust me, I can''t wait to see your JBEG solitaire - I was so glad you were able to create your dream ring after all our looking.


he he, I think the french breads thing came from your thread? !

LOL - yes, it was a saying my DBF started. I even have Erica saying it.


Erica sent me an email saying our ring will be finished by the end of this week, so we are very excited! We are going away to visit DBF''s family starting the 4th, so most likely won''t see it until we get back on the 6th or 7th.

Heya,
ha ha, that''s right - your BF started a cute trend

Ah, exciting - the end of the week, for me that is now!

awwwww.....really? You have to wait to see your ring for a whole week - torture judes!
Well, you know I expect a massive thread with tons of pics when you finally get that stunner on your paw..
it has been alot of fun sharing your journey and I can''t wait to see it finalised - and of course to find you engaged !
Have fun visiting family

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/29/2010 1:35:30 PM
Author: susimoo
Hi AJ


Fancy doing some shopping on my behalf!!! lol

That is the most amazing deal ever!! Well done you! She gonna be a beaut in her new rose gold home!!!!

he he, I am always happy to share something I find susi, as long as I don''t want to bid myself

I do have a couple of attractive looking OEC''s currently saved (on ebay), decent sizes and reasonable prices..so if anyone is looking, happy to post the links.

Thank you for your compliments - I am getting antsy now about being able to set and wear her tbh!

Date: 6/30/2010 4:24:39 PM
Author: athenaworth
I''m chiming in late here, but I cannot WAIT to see this reset. It''s gorgeous! And the deal you got on it makes even more beautiful (if that''s even possible)

Hello athena,
thank you for your comments lovey! he he, I believe you''re right - I guess it does make the purchase sweeter when it feels like a deal, I have to admit

Date: 6/30/2010 5:32:54 PM
Author: shimmer



Me too!!! I love all of your collection, Arjunajane!

Hiya Shimmer - long time no speak.

aw thanks hon - the admiration is mutual, you know I think you have fantastic taste in both jewellery and your lovely gems.
Cheers!

 

[coati]

Date: 7/1/2010 6:37:25 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 6/29/2010 5:40:02 AM

Author: yssie

Y'know, now that I think about it, the one downside to non high-polish is that scratches show up so easily

My old polished wg setting is pretty scratched up but it's still shiny, and it's reflecting so much that you really have to focus to see the scratches - FI's brushed band is actually a lot less scratched, but what scratches there are are awfully visible without all the distracting shine

I haven't seen any JM IRL, much as I'd love to! I wonder if that sort of almost-not-quite polish finish is the happy medium here..

hrmm..good point, thanks for mentioning this yssie, I didn't think of it. Although TBH, I think I must be quite gentle on my rings - my plat + sapphire ring doesn't even have a scratch yet I don't believe

Ya, the different textures and finishes on JM's work are so interesting to look at - I have no idea how he achieves such intricate work on such small pieces!


I am thinking the 'not quite mirror polish' could be the happy medium - for reference, here's is Coati's fabulous new bezel which has this kind of finish..also her matching band (which I believe is vintage) has a great patina..I guess most would call it scratches, but I love the look (hope you don't mind the pic-steal coats!).


num num num....

Hello Miss! (haha you scamp) You know I love your stone...

And I can't wait to see your finished ring!

Just so ya know, my band is not matching or vintage. It's 24k with a heavy brushed finish-so the scratches you see are the applied texture. I like the contrast with the polish of my oec ring. I actually can't wait for the polished ring to show more wear-I love the look too!

As far as brushed finished rings showing more scratches-that definitely does not apply with my band. I think you may see more marks in satin finished gold than in brushed, because satin finish is generally matte and brushed has the stroke-like texture, which bounces light. I prefer brushed over satin, because of this-esp broader brushed finishes as opposed to fine. I like the shine.

Gorgeous pics!!

 

[coati]

AJ here is a pic of different finishes. The band I usually wear is on top-the brushed finish. The one underneath has a speckled texture. So many choices! Additional wear and tear really enhances the texture-worn these for over a year...clumsily.

 

[athenaworth]

I''m pretty sure everyone else will agree with me on this, but I''ve been super stalking ebay now looking for a similar deal. I swear it''s like you won the lottery!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 7/2/2010 10:00:56 AM
Author: coatimundi

Date: 7/1/2010 6:37:25 AM

Author: arjunajane

Date: 6/29/2010 5:40:02 AM


Author: yssie


Y''know, now that I think about it, the one downside to non high-polish is that scratches show up so easily

My old polished wg setting is pretty scratched up but it''s still shiny, and it''s reflecting so much that you really have to focus to see the scratches - FI''s brushed band is actually a lot less scratched, but what scratches there are are awfully visible without all the distracting shine

I haven''t seen any JM IRL, much as I''d love to! I wonder if that sort of almost-not-quite polish finish is the happy medium here..

hrmm..good point, thanks for mentioning this yssie, I didn''t think of it. Although TBH, I think I must be quite gentle on my rings - my plat + sapphire ring doesn''t even have a scratch yet I don''t believe

Ya, the different textures and finishes on JM''s work are so interesting to look at - I have no idea how he achieves such intricate work on such small pieces!



I am thinking the ''not quite mirror polish'' could be the happy medium - for reference, here''s is Coati''s fabulous new bezel which has this kind of finish..also her matching band (which I believe is vintage) has a great patina..I guess most would call it scratches, but I love the look (hope you don''t mind the pic-steal coats!).



num num num....

Hello Miss! (haha you scamp) You know I love your stone...

And I can''t wait to see your finished ring!


Just so ya know, my band is not matching or vintage. It''s 24k with a heavy brushed finish-so the scratches you see are the applied texture. I like the contrast with the polish of my oec ring. I actually can''t wait for the polished ring to show more wear-I love the look too!


As far as brushed finished rings showing more scratches-that definitely does not apply with my band. I think you may see more marks in satin finished gold than in brushed, because satin finish is generally matte and brushed has the stroke-like texture, which bounces light. I prefer brushed over satin, because of this-esp broader brushed finishes as opposed to fine. I like the shine.


Gorgeous pics!!

Hello love!

argh, you sneak - you have TWO of those gorgeous bands?! If I didn''t like you I would envy you! he he..

Thanks so much for the extra info and beautiful photo on the finishes - very good to know, as I don''t think I had thought / asked about brushed finish - this is for sure the look I would love.

I wonder if it is achievable still with 18k...?

ha ha, Michael is going to have his hands full with me, likely will think me a nutter and *complete* control freak - asking for a non-pink, warm rose gold alloy, with a couple of polishes below mirror shine, with a broad brushed finish and texture....what do you think, am I missing anything..?

thanks for chiming in hon

 

[softly softly]

Sorry for the minor threadjack A.J, but I just have to express my profound admiration for Coati's ring. Is there a thread for that stunner?

 

[coati]

Sorry for the minor threadjack A.J, but I just have to express my profound admiration for Coati's ring. Is there a thread for that stunner?

Hi softly!
I posted a few pics on this page of the old cut lover thread.
https://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/old-cut-lovers-please-sign-in-t113724-420.html

Thank you and I must express my profound admiration for your ring!! It is so beautiful, softly-and right up my alley!

(Threadjack over lovey!)

 

[coati]

Re:

Date: 7/2/2010 10:00:56 AM
Author: coatimundi

Date: 7/1/2010 6:37:25 AM

Author: arjunajane

Date: 6/29/2010 5:40:02 AM


Author: yssie


Y''know, now that I think about it, the one downside to non high-polish is that scratches show up so easily

My old polished wg setting is pretty scratched up but it''s still shiny, and it''s reflecting so much that you really have to focus to see the scratches - FI''s brushed band is actually a lot less scratched, but what scratches there are are awfully visible without all the distracting shine

I haven''t seen any JM IRL, much as I''d love to! I wonder if that sort of almost-not-quite polish finish is the happy medium here..

hrmm..good point, thanks for mentioning this yssie, I didn''t think of it. Although TBH, I think I must be quite gentle on my rings - my plat + sapphire ring doesn''t even have a scratch yet I don''t believe

Ya, the different textures and finishes on JM''s work are so interesting to look at - I have no idea how he achieves such intricate work on such small pieces!



I am thinking the ''not quite mirror polish'' could be the happy medium - for reference, here''s is Coati''s fabulous new bezel which has this kind of finish..also her matching band (which I believe is vintage) has a great patina..I guess most would call it scratches, but I love the look (hope you don''t mind the pic-steal coats!).



num num num....

Hello Miss! (haha you scamp) You know I love your stone...

And I can''t wait to see your finished ring!


Just so ya know, my band is not matching or vintage. It''s 24k with a heavy brushed finish-so the scratches you see are the applied texture. I like the contrast with the polish of my oec ring. I actually can''t wait for the polished ring to show more wear-I love the look too!


As far as brushed finished rings showing more scratches-that definitely does not apply with my band. I think you may see more marks in satin finished gold than in brushed, because satin finish is generally matte and brushed has the stroke-like texture, which bounces light. I prefer brushed over satin, because of this-esp broader brushed finishes as opposed to fine. I like the shine.


Gorgeous pics!!

Hello love!

argh, you sneak - you have TWO of those gorgeous bands?! If I didn''t like you I would envy you! he he..

Thanks so much for the extra info and beautiful photo on the finishes - very good to know, as I don''t think I had thought / asked about brushed finish - this is for sure the look I would love.

I wonder if it is achievable still with 18k...?

ha ha, Michael is going to have his hands full with me, likely will think me a nutter and *complete* control freak - asking for a non-pink, warm rose gold alloy, with a couple of polishes below mirror shine, with a broad brushed finish and texture....what do you think, am I missing anything..?

thanks for chiming in hon

You're very welcome, m'dear!

The brushed finish will be bolder/deeper in 24k, but I think you could get a nice soft brushed texture similar to the one on your JM in 18k. It would be more subtle, but really beautiful with the design you've chosen. So let's see, peachy gold, med polish, with some variety of brushed finish?...sounds perfect!!

eta: whoa, that's a long quote! haha --learning how to post on the new PS!

 

[oranges]

beautiful stone! it's so full of life!

 

[miraclesrule]

That is a beautiful OEC! OMGosh, the amazing colors in the first set of photos had me drooling. I can't wait to see what you do with that ball of fire.

 

[johnawesley]

AJ,

We actually found your O.E.C ring that you bought from us on Ebay, on Ebay ourselves for $3,750.00, so we only took a $658.00 loss, so not too bad and it went to a much deserving woman.

As everyone has said, it was a heck of a find for both you and ourselves and there are good deals to find on Ebay.

Our top find, that I never told you about was buying a bag of mixed gemstones on Ebay for $200.00. The seller Scraps the Gold for melt, and either Didn't look at the stones nor test them, or it was put in there by mistake.

Upon looking at the gems and testing them with our Diamond tester, we found a 1.32ct Asscher cut Diamond that was SI2 clarity and J colour. It appraised for $4,200.00. There is a picture of it On Pricescope under happycamper or show me the ring, men's rings. We had it set in the ring you can see pictured on page 3.

So, the Diamond only cost us 2 cents, so that's the best find EVER!!!

I wish you good luck on the Diamonds and ring. Please let us all know what you end up doing with them. Diamonds are awesome!!


Be well my friend,

John.... johnawesley

 

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What a beautiful OEC and at such a great deal!!! Have you decided how you're going to set it? I just acquired an OEC on eBay as well and am so conflicted on what to do about the setting.