gailrmv
Ideal_Rock
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Hey guys,
Couple random experiences to share!
First, the weird... went swimming yesterday and forgot to remove my diamond/gold studs beforehand. I had nowhere safe to put them so wore them while swimming; not great I know, but I thought for 1 hour it wouldn''t be too bad. Today I felt the backs - normally super secure and noticed that one back was missing entirely (!) and the other was no longer fitting; it was like the hole was way too big. I guess that the earring backs were a much lower % gold and got eroded by the chlorine(??). Anyone know? It was a terrible discovery but I was so glad not to lose either earring, although they are small, they are very special to me! Be careful!!
Next... I have the Dvatche X Prong setting with a ROUND diamond and matching curved band, both plat. Recently on vacation I pulled my husband into Tiffany so I could show him the Etoile and try on some eternity bands, always fun. The saleslady kept complimenting my Lucida!! C''mon, not even the same diamond shape, and they don''t sell a curved band with it. I couldn''t believe it. I let her go on a while too and then when I said it was not the Lucida she was a little huffy. I asked her if a straight band fits right with the Lucida and she didn''t know, just said that that''s what they sell with them. (I love how my curved band fits perfectly, but don''t like when it spins.) But I digress.
And last, for anyone still reading, check out this cool designer! http://williamtravisjewelry.com/jewelry.php A friend recently bought a ring from him and it is just gorgeous (looks much less space age in person). I''m going to visit him to inquire about resetting a cushion cut garnet.
Couple random experiences to share!
First, the weird... went swimming yesterday and forgot to remove my diamond/gold studs beforehand. I had nowhere safe to put them so wore them while swimming; not great I know, but I thought for 1 hour it wouldn''t be too bad. Today I felt the backs - normally super secure and noticed that one back was missing entirely (!) and the other was no longer fitting; it was like the hole was way too big. I guess that the earring backs were a much lower % gold and got eroded by the chlorine(??). Anyone know? It was a terrible discovery but I was so glad not to lose either earring, although they are small, they are very special to me! Be careful!!
Next... I have the Dvatche X Prong setting with a ROUND diamond and matching curved band, both plat. Recently on vacation I pulled my husband into Tiffany so I could show him the Etoile and try on some eternity bands, always fun. The saleslady kept complimenting my Lucida!! C''mon, not even the same diamond shape, and they don''t sell a curved band with it. I couldn''t believe it. I let her go on a while too and then when I said it was not the Lucida she was a little huffy. I asked her if a straight band fits right with the Lucida and she didn''t know, just said that that''s what they sell with them. (I love how my curved band fits perfectly, but don''t like when it spins.) But I digress.
And last, for anyone still reading, check out this cool designer! http://williamtravisjewelry.com/jewelry.php A friend recently bought a ring from him and it is just gorgeous (looks much less space age in person). I''m going to visit him to inquire about resetting a cushion cut garnet.
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