Mahenge Spinel and Diamond 7 Stone

[FrekeChild]

Stones, going down the graduation:

Center:
Mahenge spinel
hot pink
7x6mm
1.55cts
Originally bought from Tan by fortekitty
Recut by Jerry Newman to get rid of a crack on the keel/pavilion

Diamond sides:
Old Mine cushion
5x4mm
.99ctw
One has a significantly taller crown
M-N color
Originally bought from Upgradable

Mahenge sides:
Round brilliant
4mm
.5ctw
Originally from Yvonne Raley, bought from athenaworth, in earrings

Diamond sides:
Pears
3x2mm
.3ctw
colorless, H-I maybe
Bought from Kelpie

Mahenge spinels: 2.05ctw
Diamonds: 1.29

Grand total: 3.34ctw


Ring stats:
14kt white gold
size 7
David Klass


Obviously, reading the above indicates that this project has an involved, convoluted, Pricescope-related history, and these stones have been procured over a long period of time. Not terribly important, so I'll skip it, except for mentioning the fact that the diamond cushions were bought by my husband for our first wedding anniversary.

I'll just let the pics talk.

 

[FrekeChild]

Recut pics.

Jerry's pic is the last one. The others are pre-recut.

 

[FrekeChild]

I actually had the two round spinels set in a three stone with an antique diamond (that would be half of what would later replace my cushions as diamond studs) but it just wasn't enough bling for me.

Then I just played with stones one day, but I won't add ALL of those pics....

 

[FrekeChild]

CADs.

 

[FrekeChild]

Lets move on to DK's pics, shall we?

 

[FrekeChild]

Picture overload time.

 

[FrekeChild]

 

[FrekeChild]

More....

 

[FrekeChild]

I swear I'm not trying to be redundant.

 

[FrekeChild]

More...lots of different lighting situations.

 

[FrekeChild]

In the fancy light-up box from David.

I didn't get any cool sun shots, it's over 100 where I am right now, so it's less than fun to go outside in direct sun and take pics. Perhaps tomorrow!

That's all for now! Hope I didn't post too many pictures.

 

[JewelFreak]

You can't overload on those gorgeous pics, Freke. Wow! The Mahenges are all 3 To Die! Beautiful ring, beautiful ring! Oh, did remember to I say it's beautiful?

--- Laurie

 

[missy]

Amazing! The colors and the fluidity of the ring. OMG.
I have said it before and I will say it again you have the most beautiful eye for what works perfectly together. Just gorgeous in every way.

 

[Kelli]

Oh man… What is there to say? That. Is. Gorgeous.

 

[maryjane04]

This ring is divine! I love how unique the prongs are. The alternating pink makes this ring stunning! You have done so well Congrats on a beautiful piece

 

[LoversKites]

I love how it looks-- very complete. The pears add a fantastic charm. Its cool how the stones have history on PS

 

[Enerchi]

"OUR" ring is amazing!!!

Its gorgeous, Freke!! I love the intensity of the hot pink, paired w the OEC's - IMO, it really brings out the best of both stones! And the detail work on the setting is GORGEOUS!!! So beautiful!!!

I can't wait till its mine... LOL!!! (...but seriously...!!!)

 

[mariedtiger]

I loved reading the story/history of the ring and what a divine ring it is. I could stare at the pictures the whole day!

 

[Starzin]

WoW! Just absolutely WOW!!!

How stunning is THAT!

You can tell I don't like it much, but when you're tired of this... ahem... remember me
Congratulations Freke, it's just bayoodiful

 

[endless_summer]

More pics! More pics!

 

[MelodySaw]

Wow, It so beautiful. I want one too.

 

[packrat]

love love love

 

[D&T]

Everything turned out fabulous! Its looks perfect in every way, and I'm glad you went with DK and the modified design that you got to see IRL

 

[minousbijoux]

Gotta say it - just love the end prongs on the center Mahenge. So cool.

 

[Tanzigrrl]

This is lovely! I really love the stones and that ring is absolutely perfect! Great profile view - there is a lot of detail there but it's not "too busy." Wonderful! Wear and enjoy it!!!

 

[makeable]

Love it. The spinels have a lovely glow in low light. Gorgeous.

 

[kama_s]

Yes!!!!!! So excited to see the finished piece!! It is stunning! They executed the setting brilliantly, absolutely worth the wait! Love the claw prongs and the profile on the basket is amazing. Well done, Freke! Isn't it awesome seeing a long time project come to fruition and just blow your mind?!

 

[ephsea]

That center mahenge looks like it has a light in it! Looks like patience/going with the flow really paid off for you?

 

[pregcurious]

I love it! DK did a great job. I wish he were on the East Coast!

 

[staci76]

WOW Freke, what a stunning piece! I really love the combination of pink spinels & diamonds! It looks absolutely beautiful on your hand!!