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Mission Accomplished-a 10.5 ct OMC for My Mom

lulu_ma

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For years, my mom has playfully joked about wanting a 10-carat diamond. Every time we’d go out for Chinese food, she’d crack open a fortune cookie and laugh, predicting that a 10-carat stone was in her future. Since I couldn’t buy her a 10-carat, I took matters into my own hands a few years ago and reset her emerald-cut ring to maximize its finger coverage, thinking that might satisfy her. But after a year or so, she was back at it, mentioning the 10-carat diamond again!

A few months ago, I came across an uncerted stone that seemed like it had serious potential. When I finally saw it in person, I just knew—I’d found a unicorn. I am beyond excited that I was able to secure this dream stone for my mom.

At my mom's age, every day feels like a gift. Also, my parents are not traveling due to my BIL's health, so I'm grateful that I could bring some extra sparkle into her life.

p.s. I have lovingly dubbed her the Queen Bee :lol:

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When she put the ring on she said, "I've waited fifty years for this."

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Next to MM.

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Aww, that's so sweet, @lulu_ma!! May she have many happy years ahead of ogling that absolute stunner!!
 
Good lord. I hope she has strong joints! She'll need it for that boulder!

So glad she got her dream. Its so important to have those come true for our elders.
 
That is beautiful!
 
It's beautiful and I love old cuts (MRBs don't do it for me).

DK :kiss2: :kiss2: :kiss2:
 
Wow.. Some things are worth waiting for! I'm so happy for her that her fortune cookie prediction came true lol. QB faces up pretty white. Enjoy and wear it in good health mama Lulu.
 
What an incredible gift to give you mom! ❤️

And not just any big beautiful stone… the shape, faceting and color on this antique stone is incredible!!! You certainly have an eye for old stones… ok going to scroll back up to look at the pics again, lol!

QB looks warmer than MM even, oh my word, and she faces up so white! Are you thinking of sending her in to GIA?
 
When she put the ring on she said, "I've waited fifty years for this."

This ^ quote gave me chills. I’m so happy for your mom. What a spectacular stone!! It’s so gorgeous. I hope your dear mom enjoys every single day wearing that beautiful ring. She should wear it every day! No saving that in the box! I say that to myself at my age too :lol:
Wear what you have. Life is short.
 
What a beautiful, wonderful gift for your Mom! She is sure to be thrilled with it since it is her dream come true!!
 
The most stunning Cushion I've ever seen!!! Your Mum sounds awfully special!
 
What a heck of a rock!!! May your mom enjoy it in good health.
 
How wonderful that you could fulfill her dream after 50 years! Queen Bee is absolutely stunning and just looks so at home.
 
Such an impressive and beautiful diamond! Your mother must feel like royalty when wearing it. You've made her so happy and it's wonderful of you to share this. Please let mom know we are waiting for more pictures of this stunner on her hand.
 
Stunning!
 
This is such a beautiful story and stunning diamond, lulu_ma!
 
This is an amazing ring and looks just perfect on the hand. I’m so glad you could help your mom find this stunner. May your mother wear it in good health and with joy.
 
So pretty and how awesome for your mom.
 
What an incredible gift to give you mom! ❤️

And not just any big beautiful stone… the shape, faceting and color on this antique stone is incredible!!! You certainly have an eye for old stones… ok going to scroll back up to look at the pics again, lol!

QB looks warmer than MM even, oh my word, and she faces up so white! Are you thinking of sending her in to GIA?

This should have said QB looks whiter than MM even… she’s so pretty I clearly got all flustered :lol:
 
What an incredibly beautiful ring and and even more beautiful story! Finding this ring for your mom, and having her dreams come true will be something you both will cherish for the rest of your lives. Congrats to you both!!!

The faceting on that stone is what dreams are made of. Its beyond gorgeous!!!!

I'd love to hear the story of how you tracked down this stunner.
 
Oh my Lord in heaven!!! QB is gorgeous! I gasped when I saw her!!! Your mom’s comment on waiting 50 years for this made my heart clench in joy. What an incredible feat and what an amazing daughter you are!

Please please tell us the story of how you found her, in as much depth and detail as you can manage. What do you estimate her colour to be - I have to say she’s super white, face up. Do you plan to get her certed? Even if you aren’t comfortable sharing numbers, would you be able to indicate roughly the price you paid (in comparison to other comparable OMCs out there)? I just would love whatever detail you can share!!
 
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