Hi! I'm new, thought I'd share my new ring

[Paisley_Girl]

Hi I'm new, but I've been lurking for a LONG time lol I always would just come here and drool over everyone's gorgeous rings, but now I finally have my own to add! Yay! It isn't anything spectacular, but I love it. We actually found it at a pawn shop (I know :GASP and it was an absolute steal, so I had to get it. I'm pretty sure it's an OEC. I have no idea about weight or anything like that. The jeweler estimated .8 carats from it's diameter, but it has a high crown so who knows. It does have some warmth to it, but only in certain light. It's very clean, I can't see anything from the top (and I've tried really hard) and I can only see one tiny tiny black spec from the side. The setting is kind of beat up. I actually didn't notice it was until I started taking macro pictures, it looks pretty decent without being mega magnified lol It was a size 11 1/4 when I bought it, and I had it sized down to 8 1/4 and replated. Well, enough with the yapping, and on to the pictures!

 

[Paisley_Girl]

more pictures

 

[alpha238]

It's really beautiful! I love the prongs

 

[athenaworth]

Those are amazing photos, and I too love those prongs. Gorgeous!

 

[Lula]

Looks like an OEC to me! It's beautiful with your wedding ring. And I love the prongs, too -- such a great vintage look.

 

[Venice]

Your photography skills are terrific! The ring is gorgeous! The stone is amazing and the prongs are really cool! Congratulations on your lucky find.

 

[tyty333]

Lovely find! Its a beautiful stone (I want ). Congratulations!

 

[Paisley_Girl]

Thanks everyone! Photography is kind of my hobby so thanks for the compliments on the pictures I hate to sound like I'm bragging (but I really am lol) I only paid $350 for this ring. Good deal, right?

 

[rosetta]

i love it!

and it was a steal!!

 

[Farleysmom]

I love it. What a great find. I too think the prongs look wonderful.

 

[Andelain]

Nice!


Great deal on it, too.

 

[SparklyOEC]

It's beautiful! Great price for it too. Grats.

 

[kelpie]

Beautiful! The facet pattern is really delicious! I enjoy bling so much more when it's a good deal.

 

[Paisley_Girl]

Thanks so much everyone! Here's another picture lol you can never have too many right? I think I got a fingerprint on it taking it off to take this one, but I love how the middle looks like a flower I'd really love to reset it someday, but for now I really do love this setting. Does anyone know what these kind of prongs are called?

 

[kelpie]

Yum! Those are fishtail prongs. Also, that flower pattern is called kozibe I think, very desirable!

 

[LD]

Yum! Those are fishtail prongs. Also, that flower pattern is called kozibe I think, very desirable!

Kelpie - that's not a Kozibe effect. The Kozibe is when the open culet is reflected around the gemstone so, in effect, you see lots of culets! See photo below.

Paisley Girl - what a stunning find! It definitely looks like an OEC. Many congratulations on a beautiful ring.

 

[Blackpaw]

lovely the claw design is beautiful

 

[artdecogirl]

Paisley girl, your ring is gorgeous, great find!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Truly a great find - it's gorgeous! Your photos are extraordinary - you should hire out to photograph diamonds!!

 

[atroop711]

I think your ring is BEAUTIFUL! What a find..I would have jumped on it too!!

 

[agatha.nl]

your settings beautiful! the squarness of the prongs look great with a round stone

 

[Tuckins1]

Great find!! I am such a pawn shop lurker... Never know what you will find!

 

[Dandi]

$350 for that incredible stone?! That was a steal alright!! Check out those delicious chunky facets, YUM!!
And those prongs are to die for. You are one lucky lady, enjoy!!

 

[Gypsy]

Lovely photos of a lovely stone.

 

[lknvrb4]

Great find, I would have bought that ring in a heartbeat, its gorgeous.

 

[yennyfire]

Welcome and thanks for sharing your ring! It is beautiful and I'd agree that it looks like an OEC...I love it with your wedding band!

 

[Amys Bling]

I really love the setting! the prongs are awesome! I think pawn shops are awesome- I definitely need to stumble into one soon

 

[jewellk]

Holy Cow!! Amazing stone and the deal of a lifetime to boot! Congratulations!!!

 

[marcy]

Very pretty!

 

[anitabee]

good god, girl!!! what a CRAZY deal!... AND it's absolutely gorgeous!

i love your photos

i also got my ring at a pawn shop. there ARE some serious deals to be had if you're :
1) open-minded about choices, selections, etc.
2) patient
3) well-educated on prices, gradings, etc.

your stone has some serious character. a one-of-a-kind!