I know where you're coming from with you about overthinking it -- that's exactly what I wanted to *avoid* for my e-ring. I've been on PS for a long time, and learned an incredible amount here. There have been many projects where I've loved getting analytical, and I have much appreciation for modern superideals (my studs and necklace from BGD are amazing!).
For my e-ring, though, I wanted it to be an emotional choice. I wanted to find a stone that I loved on sight, and I hoped to find that in a true antique piece because I think there is something really special about a piece made by hand before the advent of modern technology. I was so thrilled to find mine! She is in her original art deco setting, and an added bonus, the maker's mark for Rubel Freres is still clear -- the first piece of jewelry my SO bought for me was from VCA, and the historical ties between the houses just made the whole thing felt meant to be
Here she is:
@CircularBrilliant what a beauty! Can I ask where you found her?She's a 4.01, K, VS1 that GIA calls a Circular Brilliant (hence my username lol). 54% table and 63.1% depth; measures 9.86-9.96x6.26 mm. I absolutely love her
Thank you! She's from Jack Weir & Sons
@sweetpea&babycorn sorry to have taken your thread on a tangent, but I hope my experience gives you some encouragement to go with your gut!
She's perfect to me, but someone else might think the symmetry (G) or polish level (VG) aren't to their standards, or that she's too deep/has too big of a table, or that she doesn't have the wider petal-like facets that are so sought after, etc. I often love digging into the details and taking a critical eye to my purchases, but I really didn't want to for my e-ring -- I think that at some point, if you focus too much on what you could find to criticize, it can wind up destroying your ability to appreciate something beautiful.
Thank you
Btw, this is truly not meant to be a dig of any kind against someone taking a more analytical approach to e-ring shopping! As someone who combs through reviews and weighs out options for nearly every purchase in my life, I am almost always in that camp. But recognizing that I can second-guess myself endlessly and wind up diminishing my own joy, I wanted to do things differently for my e-ring. Trusting my gut just "fit" better for what I wanted as a symbol of our relationship.
Thank you
Btw, this is truly not meant to be a dig of any kind against someone taking a more analytical approach to e-ring shopping! As someone who combs through reviews and weighs out options for nearly every purchase in my life, I am almost always in that camp. But recognizing that I can second-guess myself endlessly and wind up diminishing my own joy, I wanted to do things differently for my e-ring. Trusting my gut just "fit" better for what I wanted as a symbol of our relationship.
Dear @sweetpea&babycorn,
I am late to this thread but would like to say go with your gut. It won't steer you wrong. And secondly, and perhaps most importantly, do NOT settle. Just don't. Your stone is out there.
Whether it is this "perfectly imperfect" OMC or another. Do not settle. Listen to your gut and your heart. And of course we are all different but when I saw Bubbalah I just knew. I couldn't pull the trigger at that time because of sticker shock and I wasn't mentally prepared to spend that much money. Fast forward a few years and she became available again and Grace let me know and well the rest is Bubbalahistory. I wasn't letting her get away from me again.
All this to say follow your heart and only get her if she makes your heart sing. Otherwise your stone *is* out there. It's not a race. It's a journey in which you will end up with the HG stone of your blingy dreams. To that end wishing you much luck and much love. I cannot wait to see the diamond of your dreams. Old cuts are (IMO) the dreamiest of all.
Thank you Missy! I appreciate the encouragement and fine advice. Bubbalah is one in a million, and it’s perfect on you. You have exquisite taste for antique stones, I can never get enough of your shared bling candy!
With that said, I’m going forward with the OMC purchase. I was sent these photos, and some more videos. The videos we sent via IG so I have no idea how to save them to share but after seeing them I feel very comfortable moving forward with my purchase. It has everything I’m looking for and I can’t wait to wear it!
Thank you Missy! I appreciate the encouragement and fine advice. Bubbalah is one in a million, and it’s perfect on you. You have exquisite taste for antique stones, I can never get enough of your shared bling candy!
With that said, I’m going forward with the OMC purchase. I was sent these photos, and some more videos. The videos we sent via IG so I have no idea how to save them to share but after seeing them I feel very comfortable moving forward with my purchase. It has everything I’m looking for and I can’t wait to wear it!
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