For everyone who''s been waiting so patiently.... :)

[Linda W]

Now you did it BEG, I want one of those CC spinels

 

[Kaleigh]

It''s lovely!! Perfect setting too. I can''t wait for more pics!!!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 12:55:49 AM
Author: Linda W
Now you did it BEG, I want one of those CC spinels

You should get one Linda! I love how it''s so changeable in personality - I like my happy, vivid colored stones, but on the other hand, this one is so mysterious, and just kind of surprises me all the time! Plus Barry''s cuts are amazing!

 

[omieluv]

Date: 2/4/2009 12:52:08 AM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl

Thanks Omie! Have you made a decision on how you're setting your BB garnet?

You are quite welcome, as your ring is lovely!

I have been moving slow with the garnet, though I think yellow gold will have to be involved in some way. Just bought a new digicam last weekend and will start a new thread asking for ideas, which will include pictures from the new camera. The camera has a much better macro feature than my older one, so I think I will get better results.

This garnet is costing me more $$ than expected...first it was the garnet, then a new digicam (for which I had to buy a memory chip and converter drive for), and eventually I am going to have to set it...heh. Thank goodness for tax returns. I think this will be the first year that I do not save 100% of my tax return, but I paid off my student loan in November 08, so I think I can reward myself with a few toys.

 

[RNgemlover]

That is the EXACT ring I set Alexis in!! I also got one for my GIANT zircon lol! Your ring is SO gorgeous!!!

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Very nice, I love a trillis setting. I can''t wait to see more pics.

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 1:26:26 AM
Author: omieluv

Date: 2/4/2009 12:52:08 AM

Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl


Thanks Omie! Have you made a decision on how you''re setting your BB garnet?

You are quite welcome, as your ring is lovely!


I have been moving slow with the garnet, though I think yellow gold will have to be involved in some way. Just bought a new digicam last weekend and will start a new thread asking for ideas, which will include pictures from the new camera. The camera has a much better macro feature than my older one, so I think I will get better results.


This garnet is costing me more $$ than expected...first it was the garnet, then a new digicam (for which I had to buy a memory chip and converter drive for), and eventually I am going to have to set it...heh. Thank goodness for tax returns. I think this will be the first year that I do not save 100% of my tax return, but I paid off my student loan in November 08, so I think I can reward myself with a few toys.

Haha no kidding about mounting costs - that''s great that you got a new camera though (and great for us that the macro works better!). The garnet would luck beautiful in yellow gold - lots of fire and warmth - what better type of stone/ring to get during winter???

Ooh and I''m so jealous your student loans are paid off - good for you! Long time in coming for me

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 2:29:03 AM
Author: shaunrice
That is the EXACT ring I set Alexis in!! I also got one for my GIANT zircon lol! Your ring is SO gorgeous!!!

Thanks Shaunrice! Alexis looks amazing in that setting too!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 4:52:56 AM
Author: LtlFirecracker
Very nice, I love a trillis setting. I can''t wait to see more pics.

Thanks Ltl! Hopefully my internet at home won''t be too crappy so I can upload them

 

[AdiS]

I love it! It looks great on your hand and that setting is just perfect for the stone.

 

[Catmom]

It''s beautiful BEG! I love the setting and can''t wait to see more pics.

 

[cushioncutnut]

I love it! The setting looks so substantial looking! Modern, yet classic!!!

 

[cellentani]

BEG - it''s just gorgeous you lucky girl! This new jeweler did a great job, and the prongs look fantastic. I tried to get my jeweler to do claw prongs on a piece, but he acted like they wouldn''t be as strong.

And Merry Richards Jewelers!!?? That''s where my husband bought my first engagement diamond, some 17 years ago!!! I think I still have a store appraisal from them, which, LOL is worthless.

 

[T L]

Date: 2/4/2009 12:51:36 AM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl

Have you tried showing them pictures? Steve Quick Jewelers didn''t get it at first either, until I showed them

Good idea. Maybe I''ll do that. I have a trellis setting with a CZ in it, now I have to find a stone for it. I love yours!!

 

[arjunajane]

Very nice BEG! I agree with the others, what nice prong work. And the setting in general looks really nice.
Are you happy with it for what you paid, if I may ask? (the setting I mean).

Very pretty ring!

 

[geckodani]

Beautiful! It looks gorgeous!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Wooooooooo! I love it BEG! So pretty!

 

[omieluv]

Date: 2/4/2009 5:57:43 AM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl
Haha no kidding about mounting costs - that''s great that you got a new camera though (and great for us that the macro works better!). The garnet would luck beautiful in yellow gold - lots of fire and warmth - what better type of stone/ring to get during winter???

Ooh and I''m so jealous your student loans are paid off - good for you! Long time in coming for me

I really do love your mounting though, it suits your blueberry so well.

Your loans will be paid off, eventually. I do not remember how old you are, but if you are in your mid 20''s, do not feel bad, I turned 31 last June and mine were paid off in Nov 08 (undergrad + grad). I have friends my age and they are not even half way to finishing off their loans.

 

[omieluv]

BEG, sorry for this threadjack, but OMG!

Date: 2/4/2009 2:29:03 AM
Author: shaunrice
That is the EXACT ring I set Alexis in!! I also got one for my GIANT zircon lol! Your ring is SO gorgeous!!!

I love Alexis, how did I miss your threads Shaunrice!?

 

[AmberGretchen]

Wow - that looks fantastic, and totally works on your hand!!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 1:01:10 AM
Author: Kaleigh
It''s lovely!! Perfect setting too. I can''t wait for more pics!!!

Thanks Kaleigh! I have a few more pics - hopefully I can download them tonight!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 6:30:50 AM
Author: AdiS
I love it! It looks great on your hand and that setting is just perfect for the stone.

Thank you AdiS! I love this setting - it''s very comfy too!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 9:33:29 AM
Author: Catmom
It''s beautiful BEG! I love the setting and can''t wait to see more pics.

Thank you! Hopefully more pics coming soon!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 9:33:30 AM
Author: cushioncutnut
I love it! The setting looks so substantial looking! Modern, yet classic!!!

Thanks Cushioncutnut! I agree - I think I may be purchasing another setting soon - just gotta find a stone for it

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 9:36:15 AM
Author: cellentani
BEG - it''s just gorgeous you lucky girl! This new jeweler did a great job, and the prongs look fantastic. I tried to get my jeweler to do claw prongs on a piece, but he acted like they wouldn''t be as strong.

And Merry Richards Jewelers!!?? That''s where my husband bought my first engagement diamond, some 17 years ago!!! I think I still have a store appraisal from them, which, LOL is worthless.

Thanks Cellentani! Are you in the Chicago area still? Ooh you should totally tell your jeweler what''s up - I mean unless the girdle was prone to chipping or something, I don''t (in my unprofessional opinion) see the problem with claws (and they''re not even Leon-thin - they''re still fairly substantial - now if my jeweler could duplicate Leon claws I''d never go anywhere else!).

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 9:38:26 AM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 2/4/2009 12:51:36 AM

Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl


Have you tried showing them pictures? Steve Quick Jewelers didn''t get it at first either, until I showed them

Good idea. Maybe I''ll do that. I have a trellis setting with a CZ in it, now I have to find a stone for it. I love yours!!

Definitely - it''s hard for them to say no when you''re showing them a pic and saying "well THEY can do it..." (hint cough taking business elsewhere cough).

And thank you! What color stone are you thinking for your trellis? And what type? A tourmaline....?

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 9:49:02 AM
Author: arjunajane
Very nice BEG! I agree with the others, what nice prong work. And the setting in general looks really nice.

Are you happy with it for what you paid, if I may ask? (the setting I mean).


Very pretty ring!

Thanks AJ! I actually am really happy about the price v. quality. I got quotes from GOG for some settings (I think it was Unique Jewels) and from Winfield''s, but I ended up liking the simplicity of this setting, plus it was about $50-$60 cheaper. It''s a nice change from all the upgrade and sizing and custom fees at LOGR

If they would cast in rose gold, I would totally buy the same setting in that - but I have my eye on their 6-prong Tiff look-alike for one of my mystery stones

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Thanks Geckodani!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 10:32:11 AM
Author: LaurenThePartier
Wooooooooo! I love it BEG! So pretty!

Thanks Lauren! So what new projects do you have coming up? I''m always excited to see your latest pretty!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Date: 2/4/2009 2:23:07 PM
Author: omieluv

Date: 2/4/2009 5:57:43 AM

Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl

Haha no kidding about mounting costs - that''s great that you got a new camera though (and great for us that the macro works better!). The garnet would luck beautiful in yellow gold - lots of fire and warmth - what better type of stone/ring to get during winter???

Ooh and I''m so jealous your student loans are paid off - good for you! Long time in coming for me

I really do love your mounting though, it suits your blueberry so well.


Your loans will be paid off, eventually. I do not remember how old you are, but if you are in your mid 20''s, do not feel bad, I turned 31 last June and mine were paid off in Nov 08 (undergrad + grad). I have friends my age and they are not even half way to finishing off their loans.

Thanks Omie!

Yeah, I have a lot of time still - I''m only 23 now, although my loans (from law school, not ugrad) are going to be in 6-figures

And of course, BF and I have our wedding fund to contribute to!

But that''s fantastic that you''re all done with your loans! It must feel so, so good!