Let''s Show Off Our 2-3 Carat "Center Stones" Here!

[centralsquare]

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what are the specs?

 

[Autumnovember]

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Here is mine: 2.50 F color, SI1

 

[upgradehunt]

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OOh, I get to join Mine is a 2.21ct G Radiant.

 

[Round Halo Lover]

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Here's mine

2.18 ct, E, VS2, hearts & arrows, platinum setting...... I LOVE it!

Wedding ring is approx. 1.8 ct, G, VS2 set in platinum.

 

[renogirl]

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Here's my 2.16ct AVC, I VS2
Set in Victor Canera's Sophia, platinum, with French cut sides

 

[Blackpaw]

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Renogirl, your ring is GORGEOUS that setting really brings out the best in an AVC, i love it, hope you wear it in health and happiness

 

[mitsui4]

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2.05ct, 8.15 – 8.20 x 4.98mm on Size 3.75

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ed-customer-big-thumbs-up-to-yekutiel.166072/

 

[m-2-b]

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Here's mine: 2.304 G VS-2, 8.50 x 8.53 mm, size 6

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...th-3-stone-ring-in-platinum-priceless.165877/

 

[Phoenix]

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Here's mine: 2.304 G VS-2, 8.50 x 8.53 mm, size 6

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...th-3-stone-ring-in-platinum-priceless.165877/

This ring makes me completely breathless!!

 

[Farleysmom]

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Here's mine. 3-stone ring just squeaks in with a 2.01 ct L VS2 center and .80 each J SI1 sides. RHR is a 2.5 ct M SI1.

 

[LD]

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I know this is an acquired taste but it's a 4.1ct black diamond. This is a RHR and I wear it loads!

 

[LD]

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Not a diamond but a Paraiba Tourmaline. Cushion cut 2.44ct (plus side diamonds).

 

[Circe]

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Man, I love these threads - they're great for providing a sense of scope while still letting you see how much variety is out there.

So, here's my contribution ... appraised in its setting, estimated 2.5 carat, 8.8 mm, J, VVS2 transitional cut in a 1930s setting. Full thread here: https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ng-2-5-carats-of-transitional-cut-joy.166379/

 

[danzur]

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Great thread....here's ours:

2.17 center stone
I color
VS2
8.33 mm
Ideal cut H & A

 

[m-2-b]

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I forgot to update this thread w/ my 3.02 H SI-1 (9.27 x 9.33mm) BGD signature H & A center diamond so here it is again!

 

[AuntKiki]

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Here's my pear three stone. Recent upgrade for our 15 year anniversary .
2.53 ct G VS2, EGL cert. Sides are .65 each. I think it's more likely an H/I color. I've spent ages staring at it through a 20x loupe and there's just a little bit of tiny carbon specks that I can't always find. I did find the DiaScript laser inscription on the girdle. We purchased it on Jewelers row in Philadelphia. The setting was custom made. It sparkles like mad and throws off tons of white light and a few rainbows. Gives me tons of finger coverage. I stare at it constantly.

 

[AuntKiki]

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couple more

 

[Amys Bling]

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couple more

Beautiful ring!!! Congrats on the anniversary

 

[antiquecushionseeker]

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I (barely!) get to join!

2.13 Old Mine Brilliant
H SI1
Both from Mark at ERD

 

[Amys Bling]

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ovalissimo » 20 Dec 2011 13:34
I wanted to post the final product from my recent process of finding an engagement ring for my fiance. The PS community has been very helpful to me so I thought it important to share the end result.

The ring is a 2.30 H VVS2 oval with 0.82 carats of diamonds in the setting. The entire setting is 100% handmade, and as you can see in the photos I asked for the halo itself to be cut out on the bottom to reduce metal and allow more light into the halo diamonds.

I worked with a truly excellent jeweler on 47th street, SH Zell. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough. They were both extremely patient with me, willing to invest a lot of time in education, and willing to spend multiple cycles iterating on finding the perfect stone. They also have very competitive prices on stones due to their relationships--I did a detailed spreadsheet analysis of their pricing vs. all the online PS vendors as well as some merchants I spoke with, and their prices were always at the bottom end of the range. For the setting, they can work with some of the named micropave folks listed in PS, but they also have another metalsmith they work with who does excellent work, and is a bit cheaper. The overall price of the setting you see here, completely handmade, was $3600. I really recommend going to see SH Zell if you want a full service experience.

The pics the jeweler took are below, I'm going to also try and post some that we took.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-fiances-oval-halo-ring.169682/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-fiances-oval-halo-ring.169682/[/URL]

 

[Amys Bling]

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MikeyNY » 11 Dec 2011 20:41
Thank you all!

For those who want the details...

The center stone is E color, VS2, 2.41ct. Steven did help with sourcing the stone - even went to one of the places with me to show me what to look for.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/steven-kirsch-great-ring-and-excellent-overall-experience.169277/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/steven-kirsch-great-ring-and-excellent-overall-experience.169277/[/URL]

 

[Amys Bling]

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DingDing » 16 Dec 2011 18:53
Just thought I would share the pictures that Whiteflash sent me of my completed set of Harmony engagement ring and weeding band. The diamond is a GIA 3.51ct, F, VS1. I am gonna proposal to her on the Chrismans day



[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/she-doesnt-know-yet.169541/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/she-doesnt-know-yet.169541/[/URL]

 

[Amys Bling]

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omc111 » 18 Dec 2011 22:49
My diamond anniversary came 40 years early--35th instead of 75th (so glad I didn't have to wait that long!). I'm the very proud new owner of a 2.93 carat OEC from the ladies of JbyEG. The setting is vintage platinum low set and perfect for the stone. The ring is magnificent and beyond anything I ever thought I'd own. My husband certainly scored some points here and we may actually make it to our 75th anniversary...

And now for my favorite part, pictures!

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-oec-from-jbeeg.169615/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-oec-from-jbeeg.169615/[/URL]

 

[Amys Bling]

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NYGirl0701 » 30 Dec 2011 10:27
Hi,

I am fairly new here and thought I'd share some pics of my e-ring and band...I have been married for 2 yrs but didn't have any good pics of my diamond. So at my sister's wedding a few mo ago, I had the photog take some!

Both rings are platinum, e-ring is 2 carats center princess, .33 for each trilliant..specs are under my member name if you want to click on it. Both GIA cert.

Thx for looking!

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-e-ring-and-band-finally-got-some-pro-pics.170026/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-e-ring-and-band-finally-got-some-pro-pics.170026/[/URL]

 

[Amys Bling]

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aljdewey » 28 Dec 2011 22:31
and I think it holds true for a nice red stone, too! I've promised Diamondseeker that I'll periodically add some of the things I've been working on in the past few years, so making good on my promise.

Gene from Precision Gems had a gorgeous Lindi garnet up on his blog some months ago that I just missed out on......but with very good fortune, he had two more pieces of rough left. One of them would cut another concave stone, and this was the end result.

A bit over 3.6 carats, and just incredibly cut. The setting is from ID Jewelry in NYC. I stopped into Yuketiel's store with Mara in September, and he couldn't have been more pleasant to work with. Not to mention, his bench staff has SERIOUS talent as you can see from the exquisite prong work he did. I have to also give props to his fantastic customer service; I didn't decide on this setting until the end of the day, and he had it set and shipped for me the very next day. I know I'll be working with him again for other projects.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/red-sky-at-night-sailors-delight.169970/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/red-sky-at-night-sailors-delight.169970/[/URL]
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[Amys Bling]

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neli » 06 Jan 2012 18:58
Frequent visitor and student of PS. Wanted to give back and share my experience and brag a little.

Center stone purchased as loose diamond (2.72 ct, H, VS1, ex polish, sym, cut, cushion modified) from Adiamor

Setting purchased from Eternitydiamonds.com (http://www.eternitydiamonds.com/engagement-rings/diamond-engagement-ring/Cushion-Halo-Ring-(.62-ctw.......)-355.htm). It is a custom made version of the cushion halo ring.

At first my fiancé and I were really nervous about sending my loose diamond to New York. But in the end it was well worth it. Yoni is amazing to work with. He communicates with you every step of the way and is super easy to get a hold of. Most importantly, he is trustworthy and keeps his word. The work his company does at the price is unbeatable. I will work with him again in the future.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-engagement-ring-from-eternitydiamonds-com.170277/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-engagement-ring-from-eternitydiamonds-com.170277/[/URL]

 

[Amys Bling]

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ovalissimo » 20 Dec 2011 13:34
I wanted to post the final product from my recent process of finding an engagement ring for my fiance. The PS community has been very helpful to me so I thought it important to share the end result.

The ring is a 2.30 H VVS2 oval with 0.82 carats of diamonds in the setting. The entire setting is 100% handmade, and as you can see in the photos I asked for the halo itself to be cut out on the bottom to reduce metal and allow more light into the halo diamonds.

I worked with a truly excellent jeweler on 47th street, SH Zell. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough. They were both extremely patient with me, willing to invest a lot of time in education, and willing to spend multiple cycles iterating on finding the perfect stone. They also have very competitive prices on stones due to their relationships--I did a detailed spreadsheet analysis of their pricing vs. all the online PS vendors as well as some merchants I spoke with, and their prices were always at the bottom end of the range. For the setting, they can work with some of the named micropave folks listed in PS, but they also have another metalsmith they work with who does excellent work, and is a bit cheaper. The overall price of the setting you see here, completely handmade, was $3600. I really recommend going to see SH Zell if you want a full service experience.

The pics the jeweler took are below, I'm going to also try and post some that we took.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-fiances-oval-halo-ring.169682/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-fiances-oval-halo-ring.169682/[/URL]

 

[Amys Bling]

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chupiechow » 24 Dec 2011 10:08
Bought it yesterday and got it today....I am one of those last minute shoppers.
Ari is beyond the best to work with.....I gave him an hour and told him what I wanted....well I really wanted a 3ct but this setting sealed the deal!
2.33 J VS1

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-single-stone-oec.169825/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-single-stone-oec.169825/[/URL]
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[Amys Bling]

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donblaximus » 26 Dec 2011 16:13
I just wanted to thank everyone here on the pricescope forums for helping me find the perfect ring for my fiance. It took me 4 months of long research but it was well worth it. She absolutely loves it.
I bought her this ring set on a plain knife edge 6 prong platinum setting and told her she could change/design the setting however she would like but she loves it the way it is.


Long story short, we rented a house on the North Shore of Oahu (where I am from originally) this summer (Sunset beach) for a few days. We stayed in the place with 2 other couples, in which the girls are her best friends.
I taught her how to surf, paddle board, and snorkel. It was the trip of a lifetime. On day 2, we went for a walk on the beach (I timed it to be close to sunset) and popped the question there. It was exactly how I wanted it.....no big production, no crazy stunts, just me and her and good conversation. She said yes, and ran back to tell her friends. It was crazy, her friends were so excited I think they all were going to cry at one point. No one knew I was going to do this. She had no clue I was looking for the ring. I had my mom eyeball her hand and approximate her ring size.....she was dead on. We celebrated by polishing off a bottle of Johnny Walker blue label while the sunset with Jack Johnson playing in the background. It was a perfect day.

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My fiance would like to thank you guys for all the help from the bottom of her heart! I could not have found the ring of her dreams without you.

Here is the pic of the ring on her hand.
GIA 2.31 solitaire
H, VS2, triple EX

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/she-said-yes.169876/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/she-said-yes.169876/[/URL]

 

[PrincessPeach]

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Wow, all of these rings are drool-worthy! Thanks for sharing