LaurenThePartier''s Mozambique Tourmaline RHR

[cushioncutnut]

WOW! It is a BEAUT! I love to see lots of pics! Thanks for indulging us!!

 

[akmiss]

LAUREN, IT LOOKS FANTASTIC! Barry''s cuts are just beautiful......... *sigh*

Did you say you bought the setting on eBay?
What is the quality of the diamonds? Do they really sparkle?

Anyhow, You ring is just gorgeous and thanks for posting all those fabulous pictures

 

[Skippy123]

Lauren it is gorgeous!!! I love it!!! Swoooooooooon!

 

[HollyS]

I absolutely love the color of this stone! Good choice!

 

[geckodani]

OMG Laren - it''s freaking beautiful! I love it!!! Yay for you!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/22/2008 8:11:45 PM
Author: HollyS
I absolutely love the color of this stone! Good choice!

BIG ditto! And the WG just sets it off like a fire cracker.

Beautimous my dear, wear it in good health!

 

[MonkeyPie]

Lauren it looks awesome! That setting is to die for, and the tourmaline is just heavenly. Delish!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Lauren I love it! It''s beautiful you lucky girl!

 

[FrekeChild]

OMG LTP!!!!I love it!!!!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Thank you Coatimundi, BlondeBunny, and Cushioncutnut! I''ll try and get more pics of it outside tomorrow!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Akmiss - yes, I bought the setting on Ebay and the diamonds are very nice, especially given the price!

Skippy - thank you, dear!

Holly - Thank you - I sat on this stone for weeks before I found this setting. ACstones has been amazing to work with - and fast shipping, too!

Dani - Thank you, love!

Ellen - I''m generally a WG girl, but I''m dying to see this setting in YG now! Thank you!

MP - Have you found any settings from LOGR''s that might work for your Jeff White Asscher?

Tacori - Thank you!

Freke - Thanks, sweetheart! I appreciate all of the help you''ve offered with gem sites and such!

 

[FrekeChild]

No problemo. Happy to help!

So, when can I borrow it?

 

[LostSapphire]

LTP: how long did it take to get it set?

It looks fabulous.

LS

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 8/22/2008 9:25:10 PM
Author: FrekeChild
No problemo. Happy to help!

So, when can I borrow it?

Whenever you''re in Dallas . . . seriously!

And only if I get to try on the "desperate spinel" . . .

Why did they name that smiley "lickout"?

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 8/22/2008 9:47:14 PM
Author: LostSapphire
LTP: how long did it take to get it set?

It looks fabulous.

LS

LS - I brought it into my jeweler on Wednesday afternoon - so 48 hours.

They did pretty nice work for such fast turnaround.

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 8/22/2008 9:51:19 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 9:47:14 PM
Author: LostSapphire
LTP: how long did it take to get it set?

It looks fabulous.

LS

LS - I brought it into my jeweler on Wednesday afternoon - so 48 hours.

They did pretty nice work for such fast turnaround.

wow no kidding!

Have you had a really close look at it? How''s the workmanship? Were you pleased with the milgrain? (I recall you being a bit anxious about it).

LS

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 8/22/2008 9:55:04 PM
Author: LostSapphire

Date: 8/22/2008 9:51:19 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 9:47:14 PM
Author: LostSapphire
LTP: how long did it take to get it set?

It looks fabulous.

LS

LS - I brought it into my jeweler on Wednesday afternoon - so 48 hours.

They did pretty nice work for such fast turnaround.

wow no kidding!

Have you had a really close look at it? How's the workmanship? Were you pleased with the milgrain? (I recall you being a bit anxious about it).

LS

My camera doesn't take the best of macro shots, but I had expected he would miligrain only the outer edge of the inner bezel, not the whole thing! I actually like it that way, though - it gives it a bit more interest behind the tourmaline.

I just got my first in person compliment on it at sushi tonight. It was pretty cool!

 

[FacetFire]

Date: 8/22/2008 6:44:27 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 6:38:55 PM
Author: FacetFire
Oh, my...that color! Perfect! Keep the pics coming!

FF, there you are! I paged you a while back wondering what you ever did with your Jeff White Grossular! I''m dying to see more pics of it if you get a chance, dear!

And thank you!

Ack, sorry...I am awful at seeing posts aimed at me. It''s still sitting in my drawer waiting for a new home. Between the wedding and starting up my own photography business, funds have been a little short lately. But I have been thinking more about moving forward with it. I''m still leaning towards a simple WG bezel a la the Tiffany Lucida Bezel set. And seeing your beauty is just making me want to get it going even more. Seriously, I love that green! And the facets on that baby are just drool-worthy!

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 8/22/2008 9:50:30 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 9:25:10 PM
Author: FrekeChild
No problemo. Happy to help!

So, when can I borrow it?

Whenever you''re in Dallas . . . seriously!

And only if I get to try on the ''desperate spinel'' . . .

Why did they name that smiley ''lickout''?

Well I have to find the desperate spinel first, but I''m all for it!

Yay!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 8/22/2008 10:09:21 PM
Author: FacetFire

Date: 8/22/2008 6:44:27 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 6:38:55 PM
Author: FacetFire
Oh, my...that color! Perfect! Keep the pics coming!

FF, there you are! I paged you a while back wondering what you ever did with your Jeff White Grossular! I''m dying to see more pics of it if you get a chance, dear!

And thank you!

Ack, sorry...I am awful at seeing posts aimed at me. It''s still sitting in my drawer waiting for a new home. Between the wedding and starting up my own photography business, funds have been a little short lately. But I have been thinking more about moving forward with it. I''m still leaning towards a simple WG bezel a la the Tiffany Lucida Bezel set. And seeing your beauty is just making me want to get it going even more. Seriously, I love that green! And the facets on that baby are just drool-worthy!

No worries - I''ve often name-searched PS only to find a **page** thread that was over a year old. Oops!

Anyhow, I''m LOVING the Tiffany Lucida idea. I''m having Jeff cut a grossular for me in the next couple of months, but he hasn''t sourced the rough yet - can''t find his grossular guy! I was thinking solitaire - either Sleek lines from WF or split claw prongs goodness from Leon.

Also, congrats on starting a photography business! I''d love to see your portfolio if you have one up!

 

[arjunajane]

lauren, it looks fabulous!

the green is stunning on you, and wow that setting really does hold its own doesn''t it?
You are so going to start a trend here, lol..

I hope you don''t mind, I just have a couple more Q''s - would you mind to disclose what finger size you are on your RH - I am trying to decide whether to have it sized for my ring finger or middle finger - is it comfy? As in, the halo doesn''t dig in to your other fingers or anything..?

Also, the setting actually looks even better than I thought close up - the milgrain nice and fine etc.. how much of that is the original , or did your jeweller have to put in alot of work?

I hope you aren''t getting tired of all my nagging questions, lol..

Congrats again on your gorgeous (bargain) ring !

 

[Catmom]

LOVE the stone and the setting!! They are perfect together! Yummy!

 

[FacetFire]

Date: 8/22/2008 10:13:04 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 10:09:21 PM
Author: FacetFire

Date: 8/22/2008 6:44:27 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 6:38:55 PM
Author: FacetFire
Oh, my...that color! Perfect! Keep the pics coming!

FF, there you are! I paged you a while back wondering what you ever did with your Jeff White Grossular! I''m dying to see more pics of it if you get a chance, dear!

And thank you!

Ack, sorry...I am awful at seeing posts aimed at me. It''s still sitting in my drawer waiting for a new home. Between the wedding and starting up my own photography business, funds have been a little short lately. But I have been thinking more about moving forward with it. I''m still leaning towards a simple WG bezel a la the Tiffany Lucida Bezel set. And seeing your beauty is just making me want to get it going even more. Seriously, I love that green! And the facets on that baby are just drool-worthy!

No worries - I''ve often name-searched PS only to find a **page** thread that was over a year old. Oops!

Anyhow, I''m LOVING the Tiffany Lucida idea. I''m having Jeff cut a grossular for me in the next couple of months, but he hasn''t sourced the rough yet - can''t find his grossular guy! I was thinking solitaire - either Sleek lines from WF or split claw prongs goodness from Leon.

Also, congrats on starting a photography business! I''d love to see your portfolio if you have one up!

Ooooh, I can''t wait to see what Jeff comes up with for you! No doubt it''ll be gorgeous! Here''s my website that shows my portfolio: www.kthompsonphotography.com I hope you like my work! It''s not quite up-to-date since I''ve been so busy, but it''ll give you the idea.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 8/22/2008 10:25:03 PM
Author: arjunajane
lauren, it looks fabulous!

the green is stunning on you, and wow that setting really does hold its own doesn''t it?
You are so going to start a trend here, lol..

I hope you don''t mind, I just have a couple more Q''s - would you mind to disclose what finger size you are on your RH - I am trying to decide whether to have it sized for my ring finger or middle finger - is it comfy? As in, the halo doesn''t dig in to your other fingers or anything..?

Also, the setting actually looks even better than I thought close up - the milgrain nice and fine etc.. how much of that is the original , or did your jeweller have to put in alot of work?

I hope you aren''t getting tired of all my nagging questions, lol..

Congrats again on your gorgeous (bargain) ring !

Hey, if it''s a trend that saves PSers money, I''m all for it!

I went with a 5.25 for my right hand. It''s a touch too big, and it''s actually very comfy since it''s such a thin shank.

The miligraining everywhere but under the stone was completely original. I did have him polish out the inside of the basket, too. I think it really helped a lot!

And feel free to ask away - I can''t wait to see what you come up with!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 8/22/2008 10:31:25 PM
Author: FacetFire

Date: 8/22/2008 10:13:04 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 10:09:21 PM
Author: FacetFire

Date: 8/22/2008 6:44:27 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 6:38:55 PM
Author: FacetFire
Oh, my...that color! Perfect! Keep the pics coming!

FF, there you are! I paged you a while back wondering what you ever did with your Jeff White Grossular! I''m dying to see more pics of it if you get a chance, dear!

And thank you!

Ack, sorry...I am awful at seeing posts aimed at me. It''s still sitting in my drawer waiting for a new home. Between the wedding and starting up my own photography business, funds have been a little short lately. But I have been thinking more about moving forward with it. I''m still leaning towards a simple WG bezel a la the Tiffany Lucida Bezel set. And seeing your beauty is just making me want to get it going even more. Seriously, I love that green! And the facets on that baby are just drool-worthy!

No worries - I''ve often name-searched PS only to find a **page** thread that was over a year old. Oops!

Anyhow, I''m LOVING the Tiffany Lucida idea. I''m having Jeff cut a grossular for me in the next couple of months, but he hasn''t sourced the rough yet - can''t find his grossular guy! I was thinking solitaire - either Sleek lines from WF or split claw prongs goodness from Leon.

Also, congrats on starting a photography business! I''d love to see your portfolio if you have one up!

Ooooh, I can''t wait to see what Jeff comes up with for you! No doubt it''ll be gorgeous! Here''s my website that shows my portfolio: www.kthompsonphotography.com I hope you like my work! It''s not quite up-to-date since I''ve been so busy, but it''ll give you the idea.

Wow, FF! I LOVE your work! It''s all really lovely! I''m poking my way through your blog now!

 

[MonkeyPie]

Date: 8/22/2008 9:21:11 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

MP - Have you found any settings from LOGR''s that might work for your Jeff White Asscher?

I found two that I really liked, but I also found something on another site that I am crossing my fingers my husband will let me have instead - it has little pink sapphire hearts! I''ll keep everyone updated

 

[FacetFire]

Date: 8/22/2008 10:36:28 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 10:31:25 PM
Author: FacetFire

Date: 8/22/2008 10:13:04 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 10:09:21 PM
Author: FacetFire

Date: 8/22/2008 6:44:27 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 6:38:55 PM
Author: FacetFire
Oh, my...that color! Perfect! Keep the pics coming!

FF, there you are! I paged you a while back wondering what you ever did with your Jeff White Grossular! I''m dying to see more pics of it if you get a chance, dear!

And thank you!

Ack, sorry...I am awful at seeing posts aimed at me. It''s still sitting in my drawer waiting for a new home. Between the wedding and starting up my own photography business, funds have been a little short lately. But I have been thinking more about moving forward with it. I''m still leaning towards a simple WG bezel a la the Tiffany Lucida Bezel set. And seeing your beauty is just making me want to get it going even more. Seriously, I love that green! And the facets on that baby are just drool-worthy!

No worries - I''ve often name-searched PS only to find a **page** thread that was over a year old. Oops!

Anyhow, I''m LOVING the Tiffany Lucida idea. I''m having Jeff cut a grossular for me in the next couple of months, but he hasn''t sourced the rough yet - can''t find his grossular guy! I was thinking solitaire - either Sleek lines from WF or split claw prongs goodness from Leon.

Also, congrats on starting a photography business! I''d love to see your portfolio if you have one up!

Ooooh, I can''t wait to see what Jeff comes up with for you! No doubt it''ll be gorgeous! Here''s my website that shows my portfolio: www.kthompsonphotography.com I hope you like my work! It''s not quite up-to-date since I''ve been so busy, but it''ll give you the idea.

Wow, FF! I LOVE your work! It''s all really lovely! I''m poking my way through your blog now!

Aw, thanks! That means a lot to me!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 8/22/2008 10:33:08 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

Date: 8/22/2008 10:25:03 PM
Author: arjunajane
lauren, it looks fabulous!

the green is stunning on you, and wow that setting really does hold its own doesn''t it?
You are so going to start a trend here, lol..

I hope you don''t mind, I just have a couple more Q''s - would you mind to disclose what finger size you are on your RH - I am trying to decide whether to have it sized for my ring finger or middle finger - is it comfy? As in, the halo doesn''t dig in to your other fingers or anything..?

Also, the setting actually looks even better than I thought close up - the milgrain nice and fine etc.. how much of that is the original , or did your jeweller have to put in alot of work?

I hope you aren''t getting tired of all my nagging questions, lol..

Congrats again on your gorgeous (bargain) ring !

Hey, if it''s a trend that saves PSers money, I''m all for it!

I went with a 5.25 for my right hand. It''s a touch too big, and it''s actually very comfy since it''s such a thin shank.

The miligraining everywhere but under the stone was completely original. I did have him polish out the inside of the basket, too. I think it really helped a lot!

And feel free to ask away - I can''t wait to see what you come up with!

That really helps, thankyou!

Ok, I''ll ask another one

are your melee full cut or single? LOGR advised me you can have either for same price - your diamonds look nice, so I''ll just go with whatever you had..

Sorry for jacking your SMTR thread !

 

[Jelly]

Lauren,

You have confirmed my love for Barry Bridgestock''s gems! They are incredible!!!!

Big congrats...that setting is awesome and makes the stone pop!

 

[Kaleigh]

Oh Lauren, It''s fabulous. The stone is absolutely stunning, the setting is gorgeous. Enjoy girl!!!!