A most perfectly imperfect find

[Asscherhalo_lover]

She's BEAUTIFUL! I always like to say "pay with the loupe but buy with the eyes".

 

[JPie]

So lovely, so unique, such history. Enjoy your gorgeous find. It was meant to be yours!

Thanks! I love a piece with history.

You have such an eye for detail! It was fun to hear the whole story and to see the close up pictures. But my goodness, the picture of it on your hand shows just how stunning it is! I love the detail of the bow. I think this is a beautiful, feminine piece.

Thank you! I don’t usually write so much, but I guess that’s the cabin fever talking

It's amazing and looks perfect on your pretty hand! Love it!

Thank you!

She's BEAUTIFUL! I always like to say "pay with the loupe but buy with the eyes".

Thats a great rule of thumb!

 

[Elsafiancee]

Beautiful !

 

[caf]

Gorgeous!

Your ring proves that perfection isn’t all that it’s made up to be! Someone else said it but it’s perfectly imperfect!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

@JPie This is such a special piece, a beauty to behold and obviously has won your heart! What a great find for you, so much like the one you missed out on, but pretty special in it's own right! I agree with you completely, we enjoy these things with our eyes not with a 10x loupe. She is delightful.

 

[MarionC]

With sweaty palms and a racing heart! I suspect I could’ve gotten it for cheaper if I waited closer to 12 seconds before it ended, but I don’t think my nerves would’ve tolerated that. I felt like I ran a marathon after!

I remember way back when, internet connections were too unreliable to risk bidding in the last seconds, so I used a free tool called Auction Sniper to do it for me.

LOL I love and hate last minute bids. Sometimes I think I’ll have a heart attack in the last few seconds.
Hurrah for your beautiful new bling!!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Well I lack your ability to photograph via loupe or I would happily share photos. I have inherited stones with inclusions and chips. Most of my chipped stones are currently bezel set to protect them. Most are also lower quality stones—it doesn’t detract from their beauty in my eyes... My 10 year anniversary band was purchased second hand and had included stones one black and eye visible...I thought it was fitting for 10 yrs since all flaws are visible at that point. There are others but Basically I never rule out a piece I love because there are some flaws. I have established relationships with two very good jewelers (one local for easy or weird things and one across the country for everything else) so I feel like I can scavenge, restore and repair as needed.

I must commit this post to memory

 

[JPie]

Beautiful !

Thanks!

Gorgeous!

Your ring proves that perfection isn’t all that it’s made up to be! Someone else said it but it’s perfectly imperfect!

Muchas gracias!

@JPie This is such a special piece, a beauty to behold and obviously has won your heart! What a great find for you, so much like the one you missed out on, but pretty special in it's own right! I agree with you completely, we enjoy these things with our eyes not with a 10x loupe. She is delightful.

Thank you!

LOL I love and hate last minute bids. Sometimes I think I’ll have a heart attack in the last few seconds.
Hurrah for your beautiful new bling!!!

Thanks!

I must commit this post to memory

 

[Acinom]

Gorgeous! What a find. So glad you did not return it. Such an elegant piece

 

[Ladygrey]

This is just so lovely! And hey, it may have its issues, but don't we all. Stunning find!

 

[Ally T]

What a pretty, pretty ring!

And you're right - we don't live life through a loupe! I love the fact that it's been bumped around a bit & has a story to tell, including losing the rosie's & having "modern" diamonds fitted in replacement. How amazing & what a steal for what is essentially a display of historical craftsmanship!

 

[missy]

@JPie I love this ring on you. It's a special and beautiful find. Wear it in good health!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

At this point you might be wondering why I didn’t return this ring the same day. After all, that diamond is deeply flawed, the setting isn’t all original, and pearls are so delicate.

What it comes down to is that we don’t view life under a 10x loupe. If we did, then I would’ve missed this.

This is breathtaking on your finger. What a fabulous find!

 

[Catmom]

She's a beaut!

 

[elizat]

Oh, that's a find! I think it looks wonderful on you. I love a bow motif. It's very romantic!

Love the description as well.

 

[motownmama]

I love it

 

[mrs-b]

Beautiful, @JPie . <3

 

[arkieb1]

Beautiful ring!!! Who cares what she looks like under a Loupe, we old gals all look better from afar than up close anyway!!!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

The ring is so feminine and lovely. I'd fall for it too! Congrats on your find!

 

[JPie]

Gorgeous! What a find. So glad you did not return it. Such an elegant piece

Thank you!

This is just so lovely! And hey, it may have its issues, but don't we all. Stunning find!

Thanks! Ain’t that the truth.

What a pretty, pretty ring!

And you're right - we don't live life through a loupe! I love the fact that it's been bumped around a bit & has a story to tell, including losing the rosie's & having "modern" diamonds fitted in replacement. How amazing & what a steal for what is essentially a display of historical craftsmanship!

Thanks! I feel the same way

@JPie I love this ring on you. It's a special and beautiful find. Wear it in good health!

Thank you!

This is breathtaking on your finger. What a fabulous find!

Thank you!

She's a beaut!

Thanks!

Oh, that's a find! I think it looks wonderful on you. I love a bow motif. It's very romantic!

Love the description as well.

Thanks! I seldom write that much. This is what weeks of being home does to you!

I love it

Thanks!

Beautiful, @JPie . <3

Thank you!

Beautiful ring!!! Who cares what she looks like under a Loupe, we old gals all look better from afar than up close anyway!!!

Amen!

The ring is so feminine and lovely. I'd fall for it too! Congrats on your find!

Thank you!

 

[joelly]

This was on IG and I was the one asking you for the price . Not knowing thag its NFS.

I am still swooning. Utterly beautiful.

 

[Roselina]

I love the imperfects the most! Unique and perfect in their own way. A beautiful piece and a piece of history!

 

[JPie]

This was on IG and I was the one asking you for the price . Not knowing thag its NFS.

I am still swooning. Utterly beautiful.

Sorry, that was my fault! I completely forgot to tag it personal collection when I posted, so I went back and edited it after.

I love the imperfects the most! Unique and perfect in their own way. A beautiful piece and a piece of history!

Well said, thank you!

 

[lovedogs]

Love it!!! Perfectly imperfect is a great description

 

[KristyDarling]

This is absolutely stunning!! So feminine and carefully crafted. I'm totally with you on not obsessing about "perfect" finds. None of my antique stones/jewels are perfect in the literal sense. Antiques are timeworn and historic by definition...that's part of their allure, IMHO. Enjoy this gorgeous piece!

 

[JPie]

Love it!!! Perfectly imperfect is a great description

Thank you!

This is absolutely stunning!! So feminine and carefully crafted. I'm totally with you on not obsessing about "perfect" finds. None of my antique stones/jewels are perfect in the literal sense. Antiques are timeworn and historic by definition...that's part of their allure, IMHO. Enjoy this gorgeous piece!

Thank you! I look forward to seeing your new horse shoe.

 

[Crystal_Dreams]

Gorgeous!! Congratz on such a great buy- she’s beautiful!

 

[Snow White]

How délicate and féminin... wonderful ring! Congrats!

 

[plad25]

Love the story and its a beautiful piece!

 

[cushioncutnut]

I love the title of your post and am so glad you kept it! It looks perfectly, Perfect on you!!