My CVB_ID Victoria

[HS4S_2]

This is JUST STUNNING! I saw it on Caysie's page, and was hoping for more pics here! Her work is amazing, and I love love LOVE the stone and ring! It is magical!

Thank you

 

[Mreader]

Stunning as always!! Perfect pattern. I love OECs and Transitionals and the pattern on this one is TDF. Those juicy rubies too - so swoonworthy!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Well you really made the right impulse purchase here! This type of transitional cut is like the holy grail. I remember seeing so many threads over the years of people hunting for these cuts going way way back! But they are so rare! Just a very small window of time when these were cut. Really a treasure and I’m so happy you found it.

My diamond is also technically a transitional as well but it shows big fat arrows. You can see your “arrows” too, but the difference between our stones is yours is less precisely cut whereas mine is more symmetric like an MRB… but that chaotic faceting is what causes that amazing checkerboard patterning! Love it.

I’d love to see the lab report if you have it and pictures showing the profile of the stone.

Enjoy!

 

[HS4S_2]

Well you really made the right impulse purchase here! This type of transitional cut is like the holy grail. I remember seeing so many threads over the years of people hunting for these cuts going way way back! But they are so rare! Just a very small window of time when these were cut. Really a treasure and I’m so happy you found it.

My diamond is also technically a transitional as well but it shows big fat arrows. You can see your “arrows” too, but the difference between our stones is yours is less precisely cut whereas mine is more symmetric like an MRB… but that chaotic faceting is what causes that amazing checkerboard patterning! Love it.

I’d love to see the lab report if you have it and pictures showing the profile of the stone.

Enjoy!

I am so happy that I went for it. It's a beautiful stone. I like the chaotic pattern. I never thought I would because I love flowery old euros. Now that I am wearing it I actually may prefer it to my OEC. It doesn't have a high crown and I worried about that. Turns out it doesn't bother me at all.

Your diamond is beautiful! I have admired it many, many times. Your posts are always so detailed and informative. So helpful! Thank you for your responses and kind words.

I will get profile shots tomorrow.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Wow look at all those little squares of light. Wonderful.

 

[HS4S_2]

Wow look at all those little squares of light. Wonderful.

Thank you. I love your picture! Is there a thread about the ring?

 

[Dr_Diesel]

If I start to suffer long term consequences from all the damned concussions you keep giving me, I'm going to need one of these rings, woman! Your taste and style is dangerous.

Amen to that!!!

 

[lulu_ma]

Gah-gorgeous diamond and ring! You always have the best settings!

When you get a chance can you pls post a pic of this ring with your oec? I’d love to see the juxtaposition of the facet patterns bc I’m a nerd

 

[HS4S_2]

Gah-gorgeous diamond and ring! You always have the best settings!

When you get a chance can you pls post a pic of this ring with your oec? I’d love to see the juxtaposition of the facet patterns bc I’m a nerd

I will absolutely do that tomorrow! I am a nerd as well! Thank you so much for the nice words....you have an amazing collection that I may look at to often

 

[HS4S_2]

Amen to that!!!

No falling allowed

 

[Dr_Diesel]

I should start out by saying that this project started with a glass of wine and a quick spur of the moment purchase. I have never considered a transitional diamond because I love the Old Euro small tables and higher crowns. However, something drew me in and I went for it. I am so grateful that I did it! It is a breathtaking stone. It doesn't light up in a flower pattern but more of a checkerboard. It is continuously shimmering and flashing colors. It actually was hard to photograph because just the light coming through the trees with a breeze set it off sparkling like crazy. I don't even notice the lower crown because it's just constant movement. I can't believe I never looked at transitionals before! I do not run across a lot of them.

Sorry for the book.....here are the details.....

3.53 J VVS1 Transitional Cut Diamond set in a 18k Yellow Gold Octagonal cup Victoria setting. The rubies were custom cut for this piece and are French Cuts. I opted for a brighter red because they would be bezel set. I took some photos but didn't have much time because we have family in town. I will definitely post more later on this thread. I can't wait to figure out her personality and to be able to get some time to play with her in the garden with my camera. My family would not understand. Pretty sure I got some side eye when I took a picture earlier .

I am beyond words

 

[newtojewels]

I will absolutely do that tomorrow! I am a nerd as well! Thank you so much for the nice words....you have an amazing collection that I may look at to often

Hooray! Your amazing photography makes it so easy to see the faceting. Can't wait to see them side-by-side!

 

[RockOnReen]

Wow, that is stunning! I'd sure like to have some of whatever you were drinking before I start my next project!

 

[HS4S_2]

I am beyond words

Must fall the other way!

 

[HS4S_2]

Wow, that is stunning! I'd sure like to have some of whatever you were drinking before I start my next project!

Thank you!

 

[HS4S_2]

Stunning as always!! Perfect pattern. I love OECs and Transitionals and the pattern on this one is TDF. Those juicy rubies too - so swoonworthy!

Thank you so much!

 

[Brigid]

Oh my goodness, such a beautiful ring!

 

[CSpan]

I am in awe. What a fantastic stone and the setting is chef's kiss!

Where in the world did you stumble across thus unicorn? The pattern is mesmerizing.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Thank you. I love your picture! Is there a thread about the ring?

Thanks! Yes, it’s moissanite and I posted it in the fashion jewelry forum.

Like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football

I have a beautiful mint green moissanite that is one of my favorite stones. It was my first moissanite. I eagerly ordered more after getting that one but have never found any as pretty. Lately I have been enjoying dark colored stones that still have some fire, and I wanted something in dark...

www.pricescope.com

 

[HS4S_2]

I realized that my Olivia needs a good scrub while attempting pictures. I will do that in a bit and try again. I realized that taking photos of two diamonds together is not easy. My phone wanted to focus in on one at a time. I think there was to much light movement so my phone was freaking out. Here are some not so great ones until later.

 

[nala]

Exquisite! A feast for the eyes!

 

[HS4S_2]

Exquisite! A feast for the eyes!

Thank you!

 

[Ally T]

Beautiful. Sumptuous & bright & happy & that checkerboard is just perfect

Will your swap it out on your ring finger or is it a RHR?

 

[HS4S_2]

Beautiful. Sumptuous & bright & happy & that checkerboard is just perfect

Will your swap it out on your ring finger or is it a RHR?

Thank you so much. I have been wearing it on my ring finger. I have not taken it off. I will swap them out. I generally don't wear any other jewelry.

 

[HS4S_2]

Took this in a very drab room. Gray walls and black furniture. Awful lighting. I usually dislike my diamonds while here. The transitional looks better than any of the others in the environment.


My car also has horrible optics for most of my rings but this stone looks pretty even there. I think it's the checkerboard pattern. It lights up in a lot of different areas so it just has different optics.


Enjoying seeing the different personalities of the diamond.

 

[Begonia]

Thud!

 

[Begonia]

*She, in fact, did not get up for several minutes after seeing this ring.

 

[Begonia]

I do not dare another look. Such beauty gives me The Vapors.

 

[Joanne10]

Took this in a very drab room. Gray walls and black furniture. Awful lighting. I usually dislike my diamonds while here. The transitional looks better than any of the others in the environment.


My car also has horrible optics for most of my rings but this stone looks pretty even there. I think it's the checkerboard pattern. It lights up in a lot of different areas so it just has different optics.


Enjoying seeing the different personalities of the diamond.

In other words, she’s perfect!

What a stunning diamond and setting! Wear it joyfully and in health!

 

[plad25]

Gorgeous ring and you took such great pictures! I love the side by side with the OEC. Love the setting and the choices you made!