Colette, my Antique Pear Cluster

[lulu_ma]

Stunning! So worth coming to ban island for!
Becides, all your friends are here, the cocktails are flowing and we are all wearing fabulous jewellery

Thanks @RosieR . The best thing about Ban Island is all the lovely company-I don't think I realized how many of us were on here

Oh I love Colette! She's gorgeous! So romantic.

What a collection you have! Can I come play in your jewelry box?!

@RunningwithScissors oh thank you for your kind words! You welcome to play in my jewelry box any time-as long as I can play in yours, too!

HI:

Really lovely!!

cheers--Sharon

Thank you Sharon!

What a gorgeous ring. She looks perfect on you!

@Kim N thank you! How is that gorgeous ring of yours? That pink diamond halo is tdf!

 

[Mreader]

DD got her first French manicure so I asked her to model the ring for me. Oh to have her young, long fingers…

Wow! Looks lovely!

 

[barbx]

what about Schatze?

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

What an old-world charmer! And you can wear it in two directions.
You had to buy that, you had no choice.

 

[MamaBee]

what about Schatze?

That’s my husband’s nickname! Wait until I tell him!

 

[MamaBee]

It’s gorgeous @lulu_ma! It’s so chunky..and delicious!

 

[lulu_ma]

That’s my husband’s nickname! Wait until I tell him!

@barbx and @MamaBee what does Schatze mean? Save me the google search

 

[MamaBee]

@barbx and @MamaBee what does Schatze mean? Save me the google search

@lulu_ma Sweetheart in German is what he tells me. When he was a baby his German aunt called
him a little Shatzie and it stuck!
*His aunt spelled it differently..but I looked it up..It’s meaning is Little Treasure...

 

[RetroQT]

DD got her first French manicure so I asked her to model the ring for me. Oh to have her young, long fingers…

Divine!!

 

[lulu_ma]

It's a lovely ring and looks bigger than 1.65cttw!!!

DK

Thank you @dk168 ! I am loving this cluster style!

Wow that’s a stunner!

@petrock<3 thank you!

It’s so pretty. I love an antique pear and it’s no exception. It’s so white too! Such a great find! I love the mix of chunky old cuts in the halo

If you can I’d get the prongs touched up. Some of them appear to not be touching the stone but it’s hard to say in pics - I’m guessing this mount held an oval shaped stone but it’s beautiful all the same and is part of it’s history - just make sure it’s secure!

Thanks for the reminder @Cerulean ! I had a jeweler take a quick look before I took her on vacay. The stone seems very secure, but one of the prongs at the top does look at like it needs to be re-tipped, for sure!

Love that you got the cluster and the pear in one ring

@oncrutchesrightnow Right? I just couldn't pass her up...

 

[lulu_ma]

Well worth the ban @lulu_ma. Your new ring is beautiful!

Thanks for your kind words @Calliecake !

What a beautiful ring! Where did you find her? I'm in Europe and have never seen such a beautiful pear

@xxxxxx thank you! This is an Invaluable find. This is actually the first antique pear cluster I have seen in the last year and a half of shopping...

Stunning ring! I love it!! The pear is gorgeous and I love the antique cluster.

Thanks @AllAboardTheBlingTrain how are your studs coming along? Can't wait to see them!!!

Ooh la la!

What a sexy chunkster! She's beautiful!

@Ally T thank you! Your comment made me lol. Sexy chunkster

 

[lulu_ma]

SWOON!!!
Chunkalicious!

Oh @missy your guidance may have created an old cut monster (me)

Beautiful! I think I have been on ban Island forever..... but that doesn't stop me! Muhahahaha!!

@cushioncutnut I love the way you think!!

Colette is gorgeous!!! Good luck on the island. My husband just booked my flight.

Thanks @Diamond Girl 21 ! Come join on us on the island. I think more than half of PS is currently here

Welcome to Ban Island, I'll be your host BlingmeUpScotty. If you'll kindly follow me to the back I'll start this mornings tour. Please remember ladies we have new arrivals every 15 minutes because magpie syndrome is worse than covid and has taken over on a global scale.

This is TOO funny @blingmeupscotty !!! I'm going to start calling you Mr. Rourke

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Thanks @AllAboardTheBlingTrain how are your studs coming along? Can't wait to see them!!!

You actually reminded me to send him a gentle reminder I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time will report back soon, hopefully!

 

[ariel144]

I love chunky Colette and all her friends! Those old cuts, I just can't get enough of them. (Sigh!) Thanks for sharing your great find!

 

[blingmeupscotty]

Oh @missy your guidance may have created an old cut monster (me)


@cushioncutnut I love the way you think!!


Thanks @Diamond Girl 21 ! Come join on us on the island. I think more than half of PS is currently here



This is TOO funny @blingmeupscotty !!! I'm going to start calling you Mr. Rourke

My husband was like..wtf are you typing over there? I said "don't feng my shui honey it's the diamond board..she was put in lockdown mode" he then responds "yeah we know how long that lasts..do your thing"

 

[LightBright]

Wow what a wonderful piece, I’ve never seen an antique om pear in a old mine/omcc cluster. This is really antique. Once in a blue moon find! You have a beautiful collection! I’m thinking it’s more than 1.65 carats.

 

[lulu_ma]

What an old-world charmer! And you can wear it in two directions.
You had to buy that, you had no choice.

Thank you @Ibrakeforpossums ! Jewelry friends are absolutely the best-we're such enablers

It’s gorgeous @lulu_ma! It’s so chunky..and delicious!

@MamaBee thanks for your kind words! How are the girls? Which one is getting more wear nowadays?

Divine!!

Thank you @RetroQT !

I love chunky Colette and all her friends! Those old cuts, I just can't get enough of them. (Sigh!) Thanks for sharing your great find!

@ariel144 Thank you! And I feel the same way! And these cuts are all so unique.

Wow what a wonderful piece, I’ve never seen an antique om pear in a old mine/omcc cluster. This is really antique. Once in a blue moon find! You have a beautiful collection! I’m thinking it’s more than 1.65 carats.

Thanks @LightBright! My gut told me not to pass her up. I'm happy to get everyone's positive feedback, especially because I'm a new collector! So far I have only tested the diamonds. I am taking her in to get appraised next week so I will see what the appraiser says about ctw

 

[Dmndsr4evr11]

A few weeks ago I inquired about a ring in Germany. When I got this picture from the vendor, I was smitten. I had (eventually) wanted a Victorian cluster and an antique pear. This ring combined both so I couldn't pass her up...



Total carat weight is estimated at 1.65-only the center has been weighed. The vendor graded the pear to be an I /VS and OEC melee to be I/VS-SI.

Based on the vendor pics, I thought she would be warmer, but I was pleasantly surprised when I received her.





I tried to come up with a German name, but at heart I'm a Francophile and she is irresistible so Colette seemed fitting!

Here's a little vid:

PB on Instagram: "✨Sending you some Sunday Sparkles!For those of you with a pear shape-which way do you wear it. Pointy part up or down? These chunky facets just slay me! Sorry Personal Collection #sundaysparkles #antiquepear #pearcut #pearcutdiamon

76 likes, 16 comments - bejewelledbliss on July 17, 2022: "✨Sending you some Sunday Sparkles!For those of you with a pear shape-which way do you wear it. Pointy part up or down? These chunky facets just slay me! Sorry Personal Collection #sundaysparkles #antiquepear #pearcut #pearcutdiamond...

www.instagram.com

And now I'm officially on Ban Island. Please send care packages

Oh em gee, @lulu_ma! You are killing me with your old cuts! Congrats! Now, how are you going to ever pick which one to wear each day? You must have spies all over Europe to find you these goodies.

 

[lulu_ma]

Oh em gee, @lulu_ma! You are killing me with your old cuts! Congrats! Now, how are you going to ever pick which one to wear each day? You must have spies all over Europe to find you these goodies.

Thanks @Dmndsr4evr11- I have to cut myself off soon because I only wear rings on my left ring finger! Luckily, I don't have spies all over Europe or I would be broke

This is my limit right here!

 

[xxxxxx]

Thanks @Dmndsr4evr11- I have to cut myself off soon because I only wear rings on my left ring finger! Luckily, I don't have spies all over Europe or I would be broke

This is my limit right here!

I'm so jealous in a positive way of your jewelry. Your taste is great! At which auction house did you find this beautiful pear - and you bid on it without seeing it before hand?

 

[lulu_ma]

I'm so jealous in a positive way of your jewelry. Your taste is great! At which auction house did you find this beautiful pear - and you bid on it without seeing it before hand?

Thank you so much @xxxxxx! I did buy the pear without seeing it irl. I had I feeling that I would love it based on the pics I got. I was fully expecting for it be warmer than what the vendor had graded it as-and I would have been fine with that.

In terms of auction sites, I usually troll Liveauctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Tbh, this is the first antique pear cluster that I found the the last 18 mos.

I did just happen upon this antique pear cluster which I adore...

Victorian Old Pear Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1880s For Sale at 1stDibs | antique pear diamond

For Sale on 1stDibs - This delicate and unique ring highlights a very rare old pear cut diamond. The diamond, weighing 0.40 carat, has been hand cut and rub over set within

www.1stdibs.com

This is the closest to my ring that I could find. But the center is a smidge larger than mine:

This item is unavailable - Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more.

www.etsy.com

 

[Dmndsr4evr11]

Thanks @Dmndsr4evr11- I have to cut myself off soon because I only wear rings on my left ring finger! Luckily, I don't have spies all over Europe or I would be broke

This is my limit right here!

Wait! What happened to the one you got from Alex?

 

[yssie]

I don’t know how I’m just seeing this thread!!

Beauuuuuutiful. The pear, the mount, everything!! And dare I say it, your daughter has lovely youthful hands but it’s yours that this ring shines on

I see why you were smitten from the start. Congratulations on a spectacular find!

 

[lulu_ma]

I don’t know how I’m just seeing this thread!!

Beauuuuuutiful. The pear, the mount, everything!! And dare I say it, your daughter has lovely youthful hands but it’s yours that this ring shines on

I see why you were smitten from the start. Congratulations on a spectacular find!

@yssie thank you for your kind words! When I got the close up pics of her, it was a done deal. I never knew I loved pears until I discovered antique ones!

 

[lulu_ma]

Wait! What happened to the one you got from Alex?

Sadly, with the big old cuts-there can only be one. She's with JbG now.

 

[Dmndsr4evr11]

Sadly, with the big old cuts-there can only be one. She's with JbG now.

I’m sure she will find a good home . Good luck with the sale!

 

[lulu_ma]

I’m sure she will find a good home . Good luck with the sale!

Thank you @Dmndsr4evr11 !

 

[junebug17]

Thanks @Dmndsr4evr11- I have to cut myself off soon because I only wear rings on my left ring finger! Luckily, I don't have spies all over Europe or I would be broke

This is my limit right here!

@lulu_ma, you have such a beautiful collection

 

[lulu_ma]

@lulu_ma, you have such a beautiful collection

Thanks you so much @junebug17! Hope you are enjoying your new honker-it looks so fab on you!

 

[CHRISTY-DANIELLE]

I'm late to the party but dang I love antique pears and this one has the most glorious dress!! I'm so glad you found this beauty!
I need to join you on Ban Island. My husband will gladly send me