Grandfathers Citrine from Africa

[iwannaprettyone]

I receive a citrine from my grandmother that my grandfather left me in his will. He was stationed in south africa during WWII.

I had it set at a local jewellers in white gold. It is 5.5 carats set with 2 baggetts each side making up 1ct total weight.


I am so pround of it and wanted to share. I will get better photos soon.

 

[oshinbreez]

What a pretty ring. Being a family heirloom makes it that much more special. Enjoy it.

 

[iwannaprettyone]

The photo does not do it justice. Everyone I see grabs my hand!

oh, and it is Portugese cut, but again you can't tell from the photo.

 

[surfgirl]

Please post clearer photos! I want to see this monster up close...Citrine/Topaz is my birthstone and I''ve never liked it...until now! That is a wonderful, classic, old school setting...love it. Wear it in good health and with wonderful memories of your grandfather. I''m sure he''d be tickled to see it on your finger and in such a wonderful setting

 

[innerkitten]

It''s a lovely ring! What a great family treasure.
I''ve heard that these days a lot of citrine is synthetic or heated ( I''m sure not all) anyway with the older pieces you get nice natural stones.

 

[iwannaprettyone]

I have more photos, but I can't get them to work on here

 

[kcoursolle]

It''s beautiful, the setting reminds me of a harry winston piece.

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Citrine with baguette 1

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Citrine with baguette 2

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Citrine with baguette 3

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Citrine with baguette 4

I hope y''all enjoy it as much as I do....Thanks Grandpa...I love you!

He left me another stone which is 3 carat and it is pale brown, gorgeous...

 

[DMBsGirl]

WOW...that is incredible!

 

[RxTechRN2b]

That stone is gorgeous. It''s so clear! and I love the color. Most of the citrines I''ve ever seen were more of a dark brownish yellow and I never liked them. But seeing yours . . . all I can say is WOW!

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Thank you, my mother has one also from My grandpa it is a 3 ct and darker, not as clear. The jeweler was excited to see this stone.

 

[oshinbreez]

Love the new pics. It is gorgeous.

 

[oshinbreez]

Love the new pics. It is gorgeous.

 

[Eva17]

What a beautiful family piece! Cherish it.

 

[mara54]

Wow, Wow, your ring is beautiful...I am not to fussy on yellow but I think this has changed my mind. Love the color and the way you can look right threw it. ..congratulaions on such a beautiful ring..

 

[ejsarkar]

Gorgeous-- the most beautiful honey color and the cut looks honeycombish too. Love it! Beautiful setting too.

 

[Catmom]

What a gorgeous ring and so wonderful that the stone is from your grandfather. What a wonderful treasure to have!

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Thank you!

 

[AmberWaves]

WOW!!!! That is my birthstone too, and I never liked it much. Now I am starting to like it more and more, and this definitely pushed me over to the "gold" side!

Wear it in good health!

 

[neatfreak]

SOOO pretty! You''re so lucky to have inherited something so gorgeous.

 

[Skippy123]

Wow, spectacular! What a special gift! I love it

 

[Independent Gal]

Yummy!

 

[iwannaprettyone]

It will have to hold me over while i am waiting on my E-Ring...whenever that will be

 

[dianne]

Very pretty! I like the look of the prongs and the baguettes, too! Overall, just a pretty, pretty ring! Congrats! I know it means so much to you. Enjoy!

 

[winternight]

Beautiful ring - I love big stones in simpler setting like that!

 

[FireGoddess]

Beautiful! I love it with the baguette sides!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Beautiful stone in an elegant setting!