Diamond Leverbacks for my mom!

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

This is my dad's Christmas present to my mom, put together by me

I had a heck of a time finding the right size matching stones (she wanted around 1 ctw) that were cut well and within the budget. In the end, I couldn't find matching stones that fit all my criteria at the same place, so I ended up getting a 0.46 J VS2 w/ strong blue fluorescence from BlueNile, and a 0.45 J SI1 w/ strong blue from ID Jewelry. Got the GIA report for the BlueNile stone, checked them both out on the HCA, and had them sent off to Daniel M to be set in 18 kt. white gold leverbacks, with N-S-E-W prongs. I'm excited to see them - I did see the ID Jewelry diamond since it had to be shipped to me, and it was an extremely pretty little sparkler! I'm super excited to see them set and together. They should be here this week, but I thought I'd post the pics Daniel sent over!

Enjoy!

 

[SB621]

beautiful BEG!!! i just love the N/S/E/W setting idea too! love love love them! Daniel M did a great job.

 

[kelpie]

Very lovely! She'll be over the moon!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Thanks guys! Daniel was awesome to work with. I haven't been doing too many projects myself so this is the first time I've had him do a setting. It looks great in the pics - I'm sure it'll be awesome in person as well!

 

[reader]

Those are nice and elegant!

 

[Natylad]

Very elegant!!!

 

[oranges]

They're lovely-- she's going to adore them!!!

 

[Cachette]

They are wonderful!!! Your mother will be thrilled!! Good job at putting the gift together B.E.G!

Cachette

 

[junebug17]

These are so pretty!! Your mom is gonna swoon when she sees them, what a wonderful gift!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Beautiful! She will love them!!!

 

[missy]

They look beautiful BEG. What a thoughtful thing to do for your parents!
I am loving those earrings...maybe I can enlist your help on my next earring project

 

[blingmyring]

Soooo pretty - I hope you can get ear shots of those danglies when they arrive !!! You did a great job putting it all together.

 

[cellentani]

Wow, I like those a lot - classic, elegant, and the dangle will add great movement for more flash and sparkle. Not only am I impressed by how thoughtful you and your dad are, but you guys got this done 6 weeks early!! I'd be hard-pressed to keep such a secret for so long, lol.

BTW, I'm dying to sit down and catch up with you - I miss you over in CS! Wish we could grab coffee or something.

 

[gemgirl]

They're very pretty and practical, if may say. I'm definitely leaning towards leverbacks for my next pair of earrings for their comfort and security. I think your Mom's going to love them.

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Thanks guys! I'm excited to see them! It's not a surprise for my mom - she definitely wanted input on size, color, style, etc. so she's really excited to get them as well. I'll update with real-life pics when they arrive!

 

[yssie]

lucky mum DanielM did a great job on those! They look fantastic

 

[bebe]

I adore those !!!
what a wonderful gift - she will love those.

 

[tigian]

Those are great! I hope you can post pictures of your mom wearing them.

 

[marcy]

Very pretty. She will love them.

 

[geckodani]

Those are lovely! I'm sure she'll love them.

 

[rosetta]

beautiful!

man, i really gotta jump on the leverback wagon

 

[Andelain]

I love these earrings!

Not surprising though, they look just like my WF/JA earrings. Same size stones, too.

 

[cachia85]

I've always been in love with dangling earrings and yours are so cute!