Bling pics from the JAWS October 2018 and other bling pics!

[missy]

Next a sweet ring I was quite taken with I must say. At Grace's. Haha you can see where we spent some of our time yesterday.















Not too shabby right? I mean that setting that stone just beautiful.

 

[missy]

some more eye candy. Grace's amazing ring. It is delicious in person. LOVE.

 

[missy]

Next up a few random stones/rings.

Yummy.














Pear but bowtie.

 

[missy]

And some more of Erika Winters. Swoon!

 

[missy]

A few miscellaneous photos.





This one reminded me of the colors in @Niel's delicious sapphire ring. But of course hers is much more beautiful. This one was just big. And not a sapphire but citrine.

 

[vintageloves]

More amazing pics! Did you have a favorite?

 

[missy]

We saw lots of emerald cuts but I will wait to see if @LLJsmom wants to share them. I saw a possible setting for Bubbalah but have to decide by today and I just am having trouble visualizing it. We saw it as we were leaving the show yesterday and were running late so couldn't stay and really take our time but even if I had all the time there with the semi mount I still am terrible at visualizing things. I thought I wanted an 8 prong solitaire for her but I would so love a genuine antique setting and this one is true to the time period of my OEC so that is a definite draw for me. But it is tab prongs and an ornate setting so not sure how she would look. She could be breathtaking in it but again my fault as I cannot visualize well. So I am torn and have to decide before the show is over today. Oy. I will share some of the blurry (and very hurried) pics we took of the semi mount as we were leaving yesterday. All platinum and old cut diamonds. Exquisite setting. Just not sure of it for Bubbalah. Please feel free to share any thoughts you might have.
















That's all folks! Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoyed the photos.

 

[missy]

More amazing pics! Did you have a favorite?

Thanks @vintageloves. There were so many spectacular pieces there but if I have to choose I choose Anup's amazing OEC in original setting. Truly breathtaking.

 

[MamaBee]

Next for @Mamabean another gorgeous cluster. 4.37 ctw. Do not remember the color but it's warm but very yummy with the antique cluster halo. From Grace if you are interested.

Thank you Missy! That’s a beautiful ring! She looks like a cushion..I went to her site but couldn’t find it. She looks pretty warm though and I would like her to be a little cooler..as I’m color sensitive..I have the cleaning ladies coming so I have to go clean before they come but I’ll be back to read the whole thread!

 

[missy]

Haha yes I do that too @Mamabean. Happy cleaning and see you later.

Forgot to add this RDG beauty.

 

[missy]

One more that I forgot but seriously that's all I have...running off to an appointment now. See y'all later.



I have an incredible video of this stone.

 

[Bonfire]

We saw lots of emerald cuts but I will wait to see if @LLJsmom wants to share them. I saw a possible setting for Bubbalah but have to decide by today and I just am having trouble visualizing it. We saw it as we were leaving the show yesterday and were running late so couldn't stay and really take our time but even if I had all the time there with the semi mount I still am terrible at visualizing things. I thought I wanted an 8 prong solitaire for her but I would so love a genuine antique setting and this one is true to the time period of my OEC so that is a definite draw for me. But it is tab prongs and an ornate setting so not sure how she would look. She could be breathtaking in it but again my fault as I cannot visualize well. So I am torn and have to decide before the show is over today. Oy. I will share some of the blurry (and very hurried) pics we took of the semi mount as we were leaving yesterday. All platinum and old cut diamonds. Exquisite setting. Just not sure of it for Bubbalah. Please feel free to share any thoughts you might have.
















That's all folks! Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoyed the photos.

Missy this setting is gorgeous! I think Babbalah would look stunning and very much at home in it. Beautiful find! It might be fun to go a different direction from Bea’s setting (8-prong solitaire). Good luck with your decision! Thank you for sharing with us!

 

[PierreBear]

Next a sweet ring I was quite taken with I must say. At Grace's. Haha you can see where we spent some of our time yesterday.















Not too shabby right? I mean that setting that stone just beautiful.

Wow so unique. Original setting? Love it!

 

[MamaBee]

One more that I forgot but seriously that's all I have...running off to an appointment now. See y'all later.



I have an incredible video of this stone.

I LOVE this! Omg!

 

[missy]

I LOVE this! Omg!

OK let's see if this works...

It's a warm stone. Beautifully cut.

 

[MamaBee]

OK let's see if this works...

It's a warm stone. Beautifully cut.

OMG!!!! I would give up my ring for that stone! I can’t but I would!! Do you know the stats on it?

 

[missy]

OMG!!!! I would give up my ring for that stone! I can’t but I would!! Do you know the stats on it?

I'm sorry @Mamabean I don't! We saw so much bling that my brain cannot hold all the info...I am not even sure where we saw that stone. I will ask @LLJsmom and perhaps she will remember. And if somehow I do remember I will share it with you. I want to say (guess) it was at least a 4 carat though...and probably an M color. Haha just realized that is M for Mamabean...


ETA: Just thinking we might have seen that at the Belgium dealer's booth and I do have his card if you are interested!
He wanted to buy Bubbalah in the worst way...he kept saying I really would love to buy her she's quite the OEC. Hehe no thanks she's mine.

 

[MamaBee]

I'm sorry @Mamabean I don't! We saw so much bling that my brain cannot hold all the info...I am not even sure where we saw that stone. I will ask @LLJsmom and perhaps she will remember. And if somehow I do remember I will share it with you. I want to say (guess) it was at least a 4 carat though...and probably an M color. Haha just realized that is M for Mamabean...


ETA: Just thinking we might have seen that at the Belgium dealer's booth and I do have his card if you are interested!
He wanted to buy Bubbalah in the worst way...he kept saying I really would love to buy her she's quite the OEC. Hehe no thanks she's mine.

You’re so funny! I thought of Sesame Street when you said that!
That’s okay..It wasn’t meant to be..There is no way that would be in my budget for Christmas and my birthday! I wouldn’t get an M so I’m feeling a little better..Thanks! It’s so beautiful though.......
No..He can not have Bubbalah!.

 

[junebug17]

Wow, such beautiful rings! Thanks for the eye candy @missy, very enjoyable to see such gorgeous diamonds

 

[LLJsmom]

I'm sorry @Mamabean I don't! We saw so much bling that my brain cannot hold all the info...I am not even sure where we saw that stone. I will ask @LLJsmom and perhaps she will remember. And if somehow I do remember I will share it with you. I want to say (guess) it was at least a 4 carat though...and probably an M color. Haha just realized that is M for Mamabean...


ETA: Just thinking we might have seen that at the Belgium dealer's booth and I do have his card if you are interested!
He wanted to buy Bubbalah in the worst way...he kept saying I really would love to buy her she's quite the OEC. Hehe no thanks she's mine.

YEAh that was an M. THat was funny that he wanted to buy Bubbalah.

 

[LLJsmom]

Here are some emerald cuts for your viewing pleasure.
Anup’s 3.2 H antique emerald cut. Very beautiful stone. I am discovering that I may not prefer an antique cut but this was just stunning.


A Leon that Grace has. Also stunning. I rather like modern emerald cuts I have discovered. Surprised me too.


This was a G, 4 carat. It was pretty but this one looked tinted to my eyes. The color shows in other pictures.


A chunky antique emerald cut. I really like the silhouette but the center bothered me.


This was a 3 carat J that was very pretty. I NEVER thought I would like a J. I did. Cut wise, this was my favorite. Go figure. I learned that I have very specific cut preferences in an emerald cut.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Super fun! Best of the best!

cheers--Sharon

 

[MamaBee]

Here are some emerald cuts for your viewing pleasure.
Anup’s 3.2 H antique emerald cut. Very beautiful stone. I am discovering that I may not prefer an antique cut but this was just stunning.


A Leon that Grace has. Also stunning. I rather like modern emerald cuts I have discovered. Surprised me too.


This was a G, 4 carat. It was pretty but this one looked tinted to my eyes. The color shows in other pictures.


A chunky antique emerald cut. I really like the silhouette but the center bothered me.


This was a 3 carat J that was very pretty. I NEVER thought I would like a J. I did. Cut wise, this was my favorite. Go figure. I learned that I have very specific cut preferences in an emerald cut.

Love them all..Your ering is gorgeous! Are you replacing your ering for an emerald cut?

 

[LLJsmom]

Love them all..Your ering is gorgeous! Are you replacing your ering for an emerald cut?

TBH, @Mamabean I have thought about it. Nothing wrong with MK. Hard for me to find a more beautifully cut OEC. She is in her perfect setting but I have always loved step cuts. I just can’t decide if I would appreciate a step cut more. And if I got a step cut how much will I miss the sparkle of a round stone. How much will the darkness of a step cut bother me? I’m referring to the bow tie effect. I know I can look for emerald cuts that have very little of that but there will always be some. I just don’t know myself well enough.

 

[MamaBee]

TBH, @Mamabean I have thought about it. Nothing wrong with MK. Hard for me to find a more beautifully cut OEC. She is in her perfect setting but I have always loved step cuts. I just can’t decide if I would appreciate a step cut more. And if I got a step cut how much will I miss the sparkle of a round stone. How much will the darkness of a step cut bother me? I’m referring to the bow tie effect. I know I can look for emerald cuts that have very little of that but there will always be some. I just don’t know myself well enough.

Can you get an inexpensive Berricle and try it out? I know the sparkle and cuts won’t be the same but it might give you an idea. Put your OEC away for a few months and exclusively wear the Berricle step cut. They’re inexpensive enough you could try out a few to get an idea. I know the bow tie would bother me for sure..I’ve seen some that don’t have the bow tie..so if you just keep looking there’s one out there for you. Too bad we can’t rent different cuts out..That’s me with an OEC..I’m not sure I’ll love it if I see it in person...because I never saw one up close..I love them online but will I love it in person...

 

[LLJsmom]

Can you get an inexpensive Berricle and try it out? I know the sparkle and cuts won’t be the same but it might give you an idea. Put your OEC away for a few months and exclusively wear the Berricle step cut. They’re inexpensive enough you could try out a few to get an idea. I know the bow tie would bother me for sure..I’ve seen some that don’t have the bow tie..so if you just keep looking there’s one out there for you. Too bad we can’t rent different cuts out..That’s me with an OEC..I’m not sure I’ll love it if I see it in person...because I never saw one up close..I love them online but will I love it in person...

I actually do have one from Berricle. I will try to wear it exclusively for at least one month like you said. That’s a good idea.
I think you will really like a well cut OEC if you see one in person. Just not sure if you will like it for always.

 

[MamaBee]

I actually do have one from Berricle. I will try to wear it exclusively for at least one month like you said. That’s a good idea.
I think you will really like a well cut OEC if you see one in person. Just not sure if you will like it for always.

I love my mrb ering..I’ve had the same stone for over fifteen years and I still stare at it..It sparkles so much..I’m addicted to the sparkle..After seeing all the boulders on here I would love for it to be a little bigger..It feels like a lentil sometimes..but silly as it is I love it..so I won’t trade it in..I am itching for something new..so looking for a cluster ring around Christmas..but I keep waffling between an OEC one or a mrb..It’s hard so I understand your dilemma..Too bad we can’t have one of each..

 

[JPie]

How am I seeing this thread so late? THANK YOU for all the amazing eye candy!

 

[mol42]

Next a sweet ring I was quite taken with I must say. At Grace's. Haha you can see where we spent some of our time yesterday.















Not too shabby right? I mean that setting that stone just beautiful.

@missy Gah!!! This the Peruzzi right? I met up with Grace JUST to see this ring earlier this year. It is very mesmerizing and not too shabby AT ALL.

 

[mol42]

Here are some emerald cuts for your viewing pleasure.
Anup’s 3.2 H antique emerald cut. Very beautiful stone. I am discovering that I may not prefer an antique cut but this was just stunning.


A Leon that Grace has. Also stunning. I rather like modern emerald cuts I have discovered. Surprised me too.


This was a G, 4 carat. It was pretty but this one looked tinted to my eyes. The color shows in other pictures.


A chunky antique emerald cut. I really like the silhouette but the center bothered me.


This was a 3 carat J that was very pretty. I NEVER thought I would like a J. I did. Cut wise, this was my favorite. Go figure. I learned that I have very specific cut preferences in an emerald cut.

@LLJsmom I just had to drop in and tell you that while the loose stones are beautiful, my eyes gravitate to your ER every single time. MJ steals the show!