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[conitta]

Thanks Doug and Linda. I like thee way they turned out.Love the Labradorite mounting....But....

Linda!!!! Hhow did you get your Pad so FAST? You just ordered it Sat. night. Mine will be here Wednesday and I thouhgt I got stuff fast from them. I am so happy for you that you are so pleased with it. I love cushion cuts.Yes we must see pics! What mm size is it?

Congrats again....Connie

 

[Linda W]

Connie,

It is 5mm, it looks small for a 1.22. I guess that is because it is a cushion cut. My other pad is an oval and .90


I forgot to mention, 3 weeks ago, on Direct Shopping Net Work they had Design your own ring. You could pick out any two gemstones you wanted on the same ring. It came in white or yellow gold and had .22 c of diamonds. Well I ordered two Pads with white gold. I am curious how that will turn out. The whole ring was $600.00 The pads probably won''t be very good, but I was curious. LOL LOL. I''ll let you know when the ring comes, how it turned out.

Linda

 

[conitta]

In a recent thread someone asked: "Why do you love diamonds?" I answered: "Because they make nice accents for colored stones.."

Widget,
I have to agree. I like colored stones with diamond accents of course.Everyone has diamonds or has seen them but most people have not even heard of the exotics out there.

Connie

 

[conitta]

Linda...you gonna have pads everywhere! Can you send it back if you do not like it since it is custom?I just can''t get over that you have it already...gees.Maybe the reason it looks small is that it is deep cut.Rather have it a little deeper than shallow!!!! Hurry & get those pics...can''t wait.

Connie

 

[Linda W]

Connie,

Yes, it is a deeper cut. I didn''t stop to think of that. On the DSN ring, yes I can send it back if I dont'' like it. I made sure to ask that right away.


Linda

 

[conitta]

Linda....we got pictures yet?????? I still can''t get over how fast you got yours from GSN.If I order something over the weekend, I will get it on Wednesday.

Connie

 

[nmazza]

this is gorgeous!!! Have you had it set yet? Asian is one of my favorites...........

 

[nmazza]

another tip; wait till the show ends and call in about 2 minutes later with an offer......I have saved thousands, especially when David (the father) is away and Max is left to play............

 

[widget]

That is a great tip, nmazza. I think that they''re on in the middle of the night, and only once a week, makes them more "vulnerable" to offers!

While we''re waiting for pics of Linda''s pad (ahem

), here''s a small pair of opals I forgot to post earlier. I got them from GSN the first time that Aussie guy, Mark, was on. (I think his prices have gone up since his first appearance..)

 

[nmazza]

these opals are gorgeous!!! I was wondering how his product was. Did you try to neogiate?

 

[widget]

I can hardly remember...it''s been a while. I know I waited til almost the end of the show, and he might have come down a little...but not too much. (I think the best bet bargaining with him would have been to wait until the end of his last show, just before he was heading back to Australia..

(Must confess here. They are indeed very nice little opals, but as is typical, they change depending on the light, angle, etc. This was a particularly lucky shot.)

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[conitta]

Widget...Love the opals. What are planning on doing with them?

Connie

 

[widget]

Earrings....someday. I have several pairs of small gemstones, and have always wanted get a pair of earrings that could have interchangeable dangles.

About a year ago, I almost got these (but in WG and white dias) but then chickened out. Thery''re from www.jewelryexpert.com

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[Linda W]

Those would be beautiful Widget. Those opals are beautiful. BTW, where did you get your Pad set? I love your setting.


Linda

 

[conitta]

I think that would be a great style widget.

Linda...I ordered a Tsavorite garnet from GSN last night.It is 1.57ct cushion Top GemWorld Class. Got the Tanzie and it was what expected it to be and it is going back.I would love to have a round but in the dark color.BTW where is the pic of your pad?????

Connie

 

[Linda W]

Hi Connie,

As soon as my daughter gets her fanny over here to take pictures, ha ha ha. I keep asking her too. Yesterday, I fell down and sprained my ankle and the top of my foot. I can hardly walk, have to go to the Dr. to have him look at it. Geez Louise, it is always something.

I can''t wait to see if you like your new stone. I didnt'' think you would like the Tanzie. Was it too light?


Linda

 

[widget]

Author: Linda W
BTW, where did you get your Pad set? I love your setting.

Thanks, Linda!

I had the vendor (CherryPicked) set it with absolutely NO input from me except to approve the sidestones.

Here''s another picture:

 

[widget]

oops, another try:

 

[Linda W]

Widget, the picture didn''t come through.

I read that you live in California????????? That is where I live. Are you in Northern or Southern Calif? We are in Northern, in between S.F. and Sacramento.


Linda

 

[Linda W]

Your ring is beautiful. I love the color or your Pad. What carat weight is your stone? It looks so big.


Linda

 

[widget]

Northern....here''s a hint: "Wine Country".

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[Linda W]

OMG Widget, you are one hour from me, and on the way to visit my mom. She lives in the retirement community of Oakmont, in Santa Rosa. I am sure you have heard of that.

We have to get together some time. I''ll bring my jewelry to show you. ha ha ha ha ha.


Linda

 

[widget]

That would be fun!

The pad is 4.10ct...

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[Linda W]

Whoo Hoo, Your pad is a rock. A gorgeous one at that.

That would be so much fun. We will have to plan on having lunch or dinner this summer ok? Our hubbies can chat, while we talk about our jewelery, ha ha ha ha.


Linda

 

[nmazza]

Wow, that is HUGE for a pad.............did you get it on GSN? If yes, which host? Can I ask a ballpark as to what you paid for it? I am on the hunt for one, but of course want at least 3 CTS................

 

[widget]

hi, nmazza...

I was sort of OT posting that in this thread. I got it from an online vendor: www.cherrypicked.com

It''s a wonderful gem and I love it...but it''s far from perfect: badly cut, lots of silk inclusions. It''s unheated, from Sri Lanka.

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[nmazza]

thanks for the website, but YIKES!!! they are expensive!!!!!

 

[conitta]

widget love the ring.The color looks awsome.Did good!

 

[conitta]

Linda...widget...If you girls get together and bring your jewelery,you better have some armed guards present...PLEASE!!!

 

[Linda W]

ha ha ha ha ha, Connie. We would just bring what we wear for the evening. I can see us bringing all these little boxes of jewelery with us. We would probably be hit over our heads. LOL.


Linda