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Fabulous CS rings under 2,000 dollar!!

Can’t remember if I’ve shared this yet but this is my pretty sphene ring bought preloved from a lovely lady on Etsy who had it made and never wore it.

It’s set in a Heart of Water lotus setting, which has always been on my wishlist. So really perfect in multiple ways!

This sphene is chartreuse in color and when it catches the light, it’s full of green and orange sparkles. I’m a fan of sphene now!

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Ooh, I love this! The color is so beautiful and bright! :lickout:
 
@mellowyellowgirl - I love lavendar Jade!

I bought this beautiful sugarloaf tsav cab from @Arkteia awhile ago. Wanting a simple bezel setting, I decided to try a jeweler that I sometimes use for basic repairs (prices can't be beat) and an occasional stock setting.

They charged $220 for labor, $35/gram for 18k (9 grams) and the diamonds (gh, vs-si1) were $20/each. Since they don't do cads, you don't have the ability to tweak the design but for basic custom settings, I would definitely use them again.IMG_20181209_131411.jpgIMG_20181209_130942.jpgIMG_20181209_130900.jpgIMG_20181209_130550.jpg
 
@mellowyellowgirl - I love lavendar Jade!

I bought this beautiful sugarloaf tsav cab from @Arkteia awhile ago. Wanting a simple bezel setting, I decided to try a jeweler that I sometimes use for basic repairs (prices can't be beat) and an occasional stock setting.

They charged $220 for labor, $35/gram for 18k (9 grams) and the diamonds (gh, vs-si1) were $20/each. Since they don't do cads, you don't have the ability to tweak the design but for basic custom settings, I would definitely use them again.IMG_20181209_131411.jpgIMG_20181209_130942.jpgIMG_20181209_130900.jpgIMG_20181209_130550.jpg

Wow, this sugar loaf is so, so beautiful! It looks divine on your hand. I love this shade in tsavorite.
 
@mellowyellowgirl - I love lavendar Jade!

I bought this beautiful sugarloaf tsav cab from @Arkteia awhile ago. Wanting a simple bezel setting, I decided to try a jeweler that I sometimes use for basic repairs (prices can't be beat) and an occasional stock setting.

They charged $220 for labor, $35/gram for 18k (9 grams) and the diamonds (gh, vs-si1) were $20/each. Since they don't do cads, you don't have the ability to tweak the design but for basic custom settings, I would definitely use them again.IMG_20181209_131411.jpgIMG_20181209_130942.jpgIMG_20181209_130900.jpgIMG_20181209_130550.jpg


Glad that the tsav came to a good use! You are very lucky to have an inexpensive jeweler, all I can see is the prices going up and up!

Beautiful ring!
 
@mellowyellowgirl - I love lavendar Jade!

I bought this beautiful sugarloaf tsav cab from @Arkteia awhile ago. Wanting a simple bezel setting, I decided to try a jeweler that I sometimes use for basic repairs (prices can't be beat) and an occasional stock setting.

They charged $220 for labor, $35/gram for 18k (9 grams) and the diamonds (gh, vs-si1) were $20/each. Since they don't do cads, you don't have the ability to tweak the design but for basic custom settings, I would definitely use them again.IMG_20181209_131411.jpgIMG_20181209_130942.jpgIMG_20181209_130900.jpgIMG_20181209_130550.jpg

Stunning color!
 
My amethyst rhr, white gold with some little diamonds. From a high street B&M store in the UK. £250 - 15% for Black Friday. :) Worked out at £212.50 so that's $267.50 I think :praise::love:


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My last bling purchase for 2018: a vintage jadeite ring from the 1930s. I really love the understated elegance of this gold setting with its pierced gallery and delicate lines. The apple green reminds me of my grandma’s jade bangle which she never took off.
 
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My last bling purchase for 2018: a vintage jadeite ring from the 1930s. I really love the understated elegance of this gold setting with its pierced gallery and delicate lines. The apple green reminds me of my grandma’s jade bangle which she never took off.
That is a beauty!!!! More details please if you don't mind! And pics of the underside?

I would like a different shade cab to my current one, in an elegant setting like yours in the future! No halo!
 
@limosun, beautiful tsavorite sugarloaf!

Everyone in this thread has such beautiful pieces, I wish I could comment on them all!

Here’s my 4 ct tsavorite cabichon in a silver setting made like the one that I set my moonstone in.

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Thank you @T L ! Love your cab...how did you find such a nice setting in sterling? I've been on a cab kick lately and have been trying to set them in affordable settings.
 
Thank you @T L ! Love your cab...how did you find such a nice setting in sterling? I've been on a cab kick lately and have been trying to set them in affordable settings.
Thank you, it was an Etsy seller, but she’s no longer in business :-(
 
That is a beauty!!!! More details please if you don't mind! And pics of the underside?

I would like a different shade cab to my current one, in an elegant setting like yours in the future! No halo!

The vendor took better photos than I can, so I’m using hers. The jade cab has some shallow blemishes on the back but I don’t mind as that indicates it’s type A to me.

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The vendor took better photos than I can, so I’m using hers. The jade cab has some shallow blemishes on the back but I don’t mind as that indicates it’s type A to me.

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I love this style of jade ring! Such a lovely green, beautiful, sleek lines/proportions and elegant simplicity. Lovely!
 
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This are my contributions after having admired many rings in this thread.
Above is a 1.3ct red Myanmar spinel; bought and set (18k WG) by an Etsy seller from HK. The stone has some inclusions but I can barely see these without a loupe - that probably explains the wallet-friendly price of the stone.

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Next is a glassy jade ring (also 18k WG) from a Taiwanese vendor purchased during their recent sales.
 
Gorgeous @YC! They look fantastic!
 
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This are my contributions after having admired many rings in this thread.
Above is a 1.3ct red Myanmar spinel; bought and set (18k WG) by an Etsy seller from HK. The stone has some inclusions but I can barely see these without a loupe - that probably explains the wallet-friendly price of the stone.

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Next is a glassy jade ring (also 18k WG) from a Taiwanese vendor purchased during their recent sales.

So, so beautiful! Both are top notch but I especially adore your raspberry red spinel.
 
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My last bling purchase for 2018: a vintage jadeite ring from the 1930s. I really love the understated elegance of this gold setting with its pierced gallery and delicate lines. The apple green reminds me of my grandma’s jade bangle which she never took off.

Just gorgeous ! You have such rare interesting finds in your collection !
 
Oooh! That juicy spinel!!!
 
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This are my contributions after having admired many rings in this thread.
Above is a 1.3ct red Myanmar spinel; bought and set (18k WG) by an Etsy seller from HK. The stone has some inclusions but I can barely see these without a loupe - that probably explains the wallet-friendly price of the stone.

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Next is a glassy jade ring (also 18k WG) from a Taiwanese vendor purchased during their recent sales.

Wow! That red spinel ring under $1,250? That’s amazing! :love: :love: :love:
 
Not on my hand yet, but bought this 14k yg zircon and single cut diamond flower/ cluster for $350!
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It is amazingly beautiful and well taken care of since it shows no abrasion!
 
The red garnet (faceted by Christiane Morning) was set in an inexpensive setting from my jeweler's scrap pile. I never liked the diamond cap, so replaced it with a leuco garnet bought preloved.

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Anther inexpensive custom setting (only $424 as I used 14k this time) for my Gilalite quartz using some leftover paraiba melee.
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