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3.02 Carat Old Mine, GIA K color, SI1 - she's set!

Clio_C

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My work computer is not allowing me to upload the photos, so I am posting from Tapatalk for now. Post appears below these photos.

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Aww geez, well those photos came out huge. They looked right on tapatalk, swear it.

Anyway, I'll try to fix it later.

For those who are new on this ride, here is my prior thread: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/3-02-carat-omb-still-in-shock.229070/

I got this beauty back from the jeweler last evening. As I may have mentioned, the unexpected stone purchase blew our (future) budget so far out of the water there aren't funds left for a new setting, so we decided to have the jeweler modify my existing setting to fit the new stone as an interim solution. It's not a perfect fit for this stone, but it doesn't look totally hacked together, and it will do for the next 9 months or so until we can have its permanent home made! For reference, the band is about 2.5mm in width.

The diamond is definitely larger on my hand than I was expecting, but I kind of love it ;) Since it is a K, the color is a bit noticeable (looks a tad warmer than my former GIA H Round), but it's not enough of a difference to both me in the least. The size trade-off is well worth it. It has more depth to it than my prior diamond, which I'm sure is due to cut as well as color.

The photos won't win any photography awards, that is for sure, but I can say that they do not do this stone justice. In person, this stone is very bright and vibrant. It almost has an aura radiating around it, if that makes sense.
 
I think that is just a stunning diamond! And the setting looks great too. Congrats on such a beautiful ring!!
 
Pic in daylight. Cloudy day.

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Ooooooohhhh, how beautiful! Have you been able to tear your eyes away from your hand? I think I'd be fully distracted if I were you :P
 
Not gonna lie, it has been tough. This stone is a chameleon. Outside in person it looks so white, and inside it tends to absorb the colors prominent in my surroundings, so I'm always trying to sneak a look. In a couple of months it'll just be what I'm used to, but for now I am enjoying it immensely!
 
Wowsers! It's lovely.
 
It's stunning!!! Truly!!! You're so lucky and have an amazing ring!! :love: :appl:
 
AAAAAAHHHHH just stunning, can't wait for more photos! LOVE the one outside on a cloudy day. :appl:
 
Love it! Post more pics!!!
 
Clio, you picked a winner. That is one gorgeous stone. Love the faceting too. Big congrats to you!! :appl: :appl: :appl:

Enjoy. And I totally get what you mean by an aura. It kinda shimmers. I get it. I have a K too, and I love how dynamic it is. It's a disco ball.
 
Since you asked...

Doesn't everyone take a ring photo in the stairwell of their work parking garage?

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And yes I did place her on a pad of post-it notes, as you do:

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Looking like a delicious disco ball, distracting me all day:

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Thanks LLJsmom! I'm loving this stone more every minute.


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HI:

You stated your ring looks 'big":....but it appears t be well proportioned to your hand. :love: :appl:

Enjoy your ring---looks like you are already.

cheers--Sharon
 
Ermagherd :love: Your jeweller has done a fabulous job modifying your old setting- it really looks like it was made for it. How are you able to work with that huge rock weighing your hand down and distracting you? I'd be making soo many typos if I was in your shoes! :lol: Your stone is lovely and the setting perfect for it. How are you thinking you'll set it when you come to redo the setting?
 
Canuk-gal, thank you I think it is nicely proportioned. My prior stone was a 1.25 carat round so in comparison this does seem quite large!

Foxinsox - most likely a CvB setting. Maybe a cut corner, asscher shaped halo (on the dainty side) with milgrain and a couple of French cut accents. I have many photos! But the jeweler also placed this stone on a tapered baguette setting and that was sooo simple and classic. I'm going to wear it for a bit and see. I do like Art Deco inspired jewelry.

I also thought the jeweler did a pretty good job! Here's the setting before with my 1.25 round in it so you can see how the had to completely cut the ring in half to remove the head. I did like the v-shaped detail and that's gone now but it was a small sacrifice:

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your stone is so lovely!!! what a find at your local jewelers :love: :love: it was definitely meant to be!!! :appl:
 
Your diamond is gorgeous and looks fabulous on your hand. Congratulations!
 
Beautiful stone! It looks good in the temporary setting. Can't wait to see the final setting!
 
Looks really pretty on your hand! Enjoy your new ring!
 
it's a Stunner! very beautiful.. great beautiful stone!!!!

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Congratulations! It is very pretty and looks super lovely on you :love:
 
Beautiful! I'm so glad you were able to adjust your setting to fit your beauty in there temporarily!

Can't wait to see where it goes from here once you "recover". Lol...I think we all know what that feels like around here. I am always "recovering" from something. Oh, just bought a purse...recovering now...oops...bought 2 scarves...gonna have to "recover" for a few months...oh dear...just upgraded my e-ring...guess I'll be "recovering" for awhile... :lol: On purse forum, it is called "ban island" but I think I like "recovering" better. :angel:

Don't forget to add her over in the J/K/L diamond thread!
 
Beautiful! Congrats on your amazing ring. :love:
 
I posted this in the J/K/L thread, but here's a photo I took late yesterday when the sun was coming in my office just right. I love this stone (oh, and I found a coordinating band to replace the one I lost on eBay for a price that even my husband couldn't argue with - poor guy :halo:)

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Your jeweler did do an excellent job adapting the old setting for you! :love: It's great to be able to wear it until you are able to reset! I am so excited you found a band on ebay! :appl:
 
HOLY. MOLY!!!
What an unbelievable stone, and i totally get saving up for the dream setting. Your current setting looks amazing!!! Congrats and share a million more pics, and update us as you plan your new forever home!
 
Follow up - I went back to the jeweler yesterday to pick up my original appraisal and got more info on the diamond. The owner's son was there and told me the story behind the stone. Apparently this stone was not picked up at an estate sale; a woman came in and wanted to sell it to fund her business venture. She had inherited the stone from her grandmother, and it had belonged to her great-grandmother. It was a ring that had been sitting unworn for years, and the setting was in poor shape and couldn't be rescued. The 4+ carat OMC diamond was chipped, so off it went to LA to be recut, resulting in the stone you see. According to the woman, the stone had been in her family for at least 120 years, which matches the history of OMCs - I think they were popular from ~1830 - 1900 or so.
 
Its beautiful!!!! :love:
 
Looks fantastic on you, and glad you pulled the trigger on this stone! :appl: Maybe as you get to know her, ideas for setting will come to you! Sometimes its not terrible to wait a little on the next setting. Enjoy, she's a beauty! :appl:
 
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