Another Etsy experience, awesome one this time!

[GemFever]

Dear PSers,

Another custom Etsy ring to report here

I saw this design and fell for it immediately. To my imagination, there is something Russian to this design... like the headdress of a traditional Russian costume. And being Russian, I love that

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88150797/14k-white-gold-moissanite-engagement

But since I already have an ering (and can't afford to spend that much on a ring right now anyway) I asked the seller if she could make me a version in silver, and with my stones. Patti was very friendly and said that she could, but after the holidays.

In the meantime I started searching for a set of stones. I don't have many round stones (not my fave shape), and (as I found out) I'm not very open to various color combinations. But in the end, with plenty of luck, I came up with three red-pink spinels that I liked. They were smaller than the stones in the prototype ring, but Patti said that wouldn't be a problem.

I sent the stones to Patti in mid-January, and she was really great with updating me on the process. She sent me a pic of the mold and estimated dates for casting. She was done ahead of schedule, and I got the ring today.

I LOOOOOOVE it

And now, the pics!!

- Anya

 

[GemFever]

And pics of the actual ring

 

[kt]

ooh, wow, that is super pretty!!!! and what a nice match for all 3 stones! I love it - i've looked at her designs before and have bookmarked her as a designer i'd love to work with someday.

 

[Enerchi]

Very unique! I can see your inspiration reflected in the design. Really cool ring Gemfever!

 

[movie zombie]

looks lovely on your finger!

 

[T L]

As another fan of traditional aristocratic Russian costume, I do see the inspiration in that ring. It's lovely.

 

[NKOTB]

Funky ring, and I love the colour of those stones!

 

[GemFever]

Thanks for the compliments

kt: I really enjoyed the experience. And in silver, it was very affordable. If you get something, please post!

Enerchi: Thanks!

MozieZombie: I like it on my finger too, especially how it feels. It's so comfortable. I love "casual" rings, and this one is definitely "cute casual"

TL: Thanks! I think this was the aristocratic style in the earlier centuries. In the 18th-19th centuries, after Peter the Great, the aristocrats all looked European, while rich merchants looked like the pics we both posted. I definitely prefer the lavish merchant culture. Lots of rings, one or two per finger, please

NKOTB: Thanks! The color is awesome, and I'm glad I found a way to use the smallish stones in a ring that I will definitely wear a lot.

 

[minousbijoux]

It is great to hear of your good experience given your last one wasn't as successful. I absolutely love the color of the stones - do you have a thread on them or photos of them before they were set? Impressive that you had those gorgeous stones...

 

[GemFever]

Thanks Minous!

I have a mini-thread on the center stone. It had a weird inclusion in the back and I asked about it:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-stone-has-a-splinter-what-is-this-inclusion.170295/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-stone-has-a-splinter-what-is-this-inclusion.170295/[/URL]

The little ones (2mm) I got from yvonneraley on Etsy (I asked her to find me some to match). I think she had some in her inventory and I was lucky that the colors matched so well

 

[chrono]

Not only I'm so happy for you that you had an awesome experience, but the setting is super unique. It gives the stones an extra oomph! Wow, what a great way to get inspiration from an era gone past. Love those Russian head-dresses although I suspect they might have been quite hefty?

 

[GemFever]

Thanks Chrono! I'm sure those headdresses were quite hefty... as much as I like looking at pictures of them, I'd never want to wear one

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Very pretty!

cheers--Sharon

 

[T L]

Thanks for the compliments

kt: I really enjoyed the experience. And in silver, it was very affordable. If you get something, please post!

Enerchi: Thanks!

MozieZombie: I like it on my finger too, especially how it feels. It's so comfortable. I love "casual" rings, and this one is definitely "cute casual"

TL: Thanks! I think this was the aristocratic style in the earlier centuries. In the 18th-19th centuries, after Peter the Great, the aristocrats all looked European, while rich merchants looked like the pics we both posted. I definitely prefer the lavish merchant culture. Lots of rings, one or two per finger, please

NKOTB: Thanks! The color is awesome, and I'm glad I found a way to use the smallish stones in a ring that I will definitely wear a lot.

Yes, Peter the Great was the one that took away traditional Russian costume and Westernized it. It was common before Peter the Great. Did you ever see Eisenstein's "Ivan the Terrible" - lots of authentic Russian costume in that film. I believe it was also brought back after PtG, as many in the royal circle would wear it at times.

 

[GemFever]

I haven't seen it... yet. I must. Thanks for the tip!

 

[distracts]

I love that ring! I'd never heard of that Etsy seller before - those swirly designs are so pretty! Like a casual version of Adzia rings.

 

[chloeishere]

That is a very cool ring, and a terrific set of spinels! Great choices!

 

[yanaazul]

Lovely!

Now, this cries out for a matching set of earrings, no?

 

[GemFever]

distracts: Thank you!

chloe: Thanks

tntyau: What a good idea! Though realistically, who knows when I'll come across spinels to match. Someday though, someday! I'm definitely going to order from Patti again. Now gathering stones (and spare cash)

 

[Starzin]

GemFever it's just lovely. Very unusual and the stones just glow...I'm pleased you had such a good experience with this setting.

 

[tyty333]

Your ring turned out lovely! I love the color of the stones!

 

[GemFever]

Thank you Starzin and tyty! I think this little ring is going to join my group of "constant-wear" rings

 

[Pandora II]

Beautiful and very unusual!