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#JOTW Asscher tension- coming my way, soon :-) :-)

gregchang35

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I am too excited to wait till I get the ring to tell PSer's... So, here is the story first.

A tax refund (an Australian term that means money coming back to me after submitting a tax return), is coming my way!!!!! Happy dance, happy dance!!!!

So, I thought I would buy something nice for me. There has been one ring that I have always loved...and so does my husband!

http://www.canturi.com/#/standard/0/1/182

It has a huge price tag which we both can't justify. It was my all time dream ring, but given the price tag, I prefer to have a few statement pieces. That ring has become my husband's favourite ring. He has never been into diamonds, until i showed that ring to him!

I have been searching for a while to increase my diamond collection :D :D :D :D . There are a few projects that i am working on..... There is one ring that literally popped out of the screen when i was (re)searching on the internet: it is the Asscher tension ring that Kenny has; thanx for the inspiration. I have been dealing with my jeweller on the east coast (I'm on the west coast of Australia), and we have found the Asscher!!! I have seen the Asscher and let me tell you it sparkles as much as an Asscher can; I love it. It was sitting next to a RB and it was shining brighter than that....well, may be i am a bit biased....The ring is getting set and can't wait for it sit on my RH, next to the Russian wedding ring. (I have a broken knuckle on my left hand and the Russian wedding ring doesn't look right on that finger; it makes the broken knuckle look even bigger, so it sits on my right hand)

Once i get it, which may be 2 weeks away, I will be taking photos to share...

Soooo, excited.... I play words with friends, and there is an ad that comes up that says gems, and the step cut on there reminds me of the asscher and i just get more me excited.... 2 weeks is a long time.......

Till then....
 
:appl: Fantastic, Greg! you have a plan - woo hoo - and a diamond - double double WOO HOO!!! :appl:

Very excited for the next 2 weeks to be over and we can see the new beauty - and as for that Canturi one --- DAH-ROOL!!! Oh, I love that! THe symmetry and step cuts, its like a mini jigsaw puzzle, all perfecty fitting together :appl:
 
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:appl: Fantastic, Greg! you have a plan - woo hoo - and a diamond - double double WOO HOO!!! :appl:

Very excited for the next 2 weeks to be over and we can see the new beauty - and as for that Canturi one --- DAH-ROOL!!! Oh, I love that! THe symmetry and step cuts, its like a mini jigsaw puzzle, all perfecty fitting together :appl:

THanx!!

If we win Lotto, we will be at the Canturi store buying one each!!!
 
I LOVE the ring you posted!! Congrats!!!!!!!
 
Can't wait to see your ring! :appl:
 
How exciting!!! :appl: I have always loved Kenny's ring and think you'll be very pleased!
 
I just got the call from the jeweller and they have now sent the ring!!! it should get to me by tomorrow's mail!!!! Perfect timing as Saturday is my birthday!!!

I got them to take a few photos for me so that i can drool (and share).. :love: :love: I will get hand shots for PSers, tomorrow night!!!

This ring is based on Kenny's Asscher Tension ring (i hope you dont mind Kenny :oops: ), with a slight modification. The jeweller added the bar under the diamond to ensure that the asscher has no chance of slipping/ falling out, so technically it is not a tension setting. I feel more comfortable with the idea that it protects the asscher.

I cant wait for tomorrow's mail. Do you think i am going to sleep tonight?????

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Looks awesome! I'm excited for you and what a fantastic birthday present - hurry up hand shots !!
 
I've been waiting for you to update your thread! I can't wait for you to have it in your hands! And I'm so excited for hand shots!! Tomorrow needs to come faster!
 
Hey, Mr Postman......Karen Carpenter

Did not sleep well. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :cheeky: :cheeky: :cheeky: ... in anticipation!!!!! i think i will go shopping today.. to keep me occupied while waiting for the parcel. :eek: :eek: :errrr: :Up_to_something: :Up_to_something: :Up_to_something:

the courier is going to my brother's work place and he has specific instructions to call me the minute it arrives!!!!!
 
it looks wonderful!!!!
 
gregchang35 said:
Hey, Mr Postman......Karen Carpenter

Did not sleep well. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :cheeky: :cheeky: :cheeky: ... in anticipation!!!!! i think i will go shopping today.. to keep me occupied while waiting for the parcel. :eek: :eek: :errrr: :Up_to_something: :Up_to_something: :Up_to_something:

the courier is going to my brother's work place and he has specific instructions to call me the minute it arrives!!!!!
It's today?! Ahhh!
 
waiting... waiting...
 
Yay! Can't wait for the hand shots!
Happy Birthday. :))
 
Ok Fellow PSers

Here are the hand shots:

I took a few of them but these are the 2 best shots for this evening. Now, for a bit of fun: i have to decide how to wear it with my other rings.. Will post a poll about it, so i can get help... hehehehehehe.

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Details of the ring:

Metal: 18ct White Gold
Ring size:P (Australian size) about a 7.75 US size.

Asscher/ Square emerald cut Total depth: 70.3%
5.52mm x 5.36mm x 3.77mm Table size: 68%
Ratio: 1.02 Girdle: Slightly Thick to Thick
Carat: 1.00 Culet: None
Colour: E Polish: Excellent
Clarity: VVS2 Symmetry: Very Good
Flourescence: None
 
Your ring is divine!!! :love: :love: :love:

I need more pictures, please!! :wavey:
 
Thanks for the compliment...

I will try tomorrow morning as tonight is not going to happen: the lighting has gone and only have fluoro lights or spot lights :-(
 
I'll wait.......................it'll be worth it! ;)) :bigsmile:
 
Great ring Greg! Can't wait to see more pics :appl:
 
What a gorgeous ring! :love: :love: :love: Your asscher looks perfect in that setting :love:
 
Gorgeous ring Greg!!! Kenny's and Kenny's SO's are two of my favourites too :love:


Thanks for the closeups - especially the profile pic, profiles are the best part of tension settings, that unobstructed view of the stone :sun:
 
Here are more hand and other pics!!!!!! There is limit of 4!! so lots of posts!!!

The light was great and the diamond beautiful, which made the cameras auto-focus go crazy!!! It was also really difficult to take a photo with your left hand, esp when you are a right hander....So, forgive my lack of skill. i think one of these photos show off the windmills a lot :loopy: :loopy:

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More pics- limited hand shots due to the coordination factor.....

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more pics

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Your ring is amazing! So sleek!! :appl: :appl:
 
really cool ring - I love it!!!!!
 
Beautiful!!
 
The pics are awesome!!! Good golly those steps make my heart go pitter patter!
 
Your ring is awesome!! Keep those pics coming... :appl:
 
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