My latest ring collection from Michael E :)

chictomato · Jun 12, 2010

Hi there! If you remember, I had sent some loose stones all the way from Singapore to US, just for Michael E to set them for me

They are READY! and on their way back to me (well it will take another 3 days or so, hopefully it can be in time for my dinner on the 14th) It's sweet of him to send some photos over (knowing that I can't wait to see). He has commented that the 5 stones are nice and well-cut (Tks to you gals for guiding me along!) Here you go!

The first is a dendritc agate in a silver mount.
2nd- Reddish Orange Burma Spinel in 14k wg
3rd-Barry Pakistan Peridot in 14k wg
4th- Gene's Nigeria Rubelilte in 18k wg
Lastly-Tan's Tanzanian Chrome Tourmaline in 18k wg

chictomato · Jun 12, 2010

davi_el_mejor · Jun 12, 2010

wow! those are some statement peices! I like!

That tourm is amazing! love the peridot too. The agate is so whimsical Congrats

chictomato · Jun 12, 2010

Date: 6/12/2010 6:14:14 AM
Author: davi_el_mejor
wow! those are some statement peices! I like!

That tourm is amazing! love the peridot too. The agate is so whimsical Congrats

Tks davi

By the way if anyone finds the spinel familiar. It was a reset from this setting, I just find it too 'delicate' for me. So I've decided to put it on sale

Kismet · Jun 12, 2010

Very pretty. I love the rubelite ring and that agate ring is so neat.

iLander · Jun 12, 2010

I love Gene''s Rubelite, the whole collection is awesome

Who''s Michael E and is he expensive?

T L · Jun 12, 2010

Very lovely!!

I especially love the chrome tourmaline in the double halo and the rubellite in the Art Deco inspired halo, but they're all very nice!

The agate is really cool, you don't see a ring like that every day. I love what you did with it.

Agnesg · Jun 12, 2010

Gosh...the chrome tourm, more profile photos please...an impressive example of the individual gem species.

Arkteia · Jun 12, 2010

Nice setting...Congratulations! I was looking at Tan''s chrome tourmaline but since I can not "read" their colors I decided to pass on it. And it is beautiful!

chictomato · Jun 12, 2010

Thanks kismet, ilander, tourmaline lover, agnesq and crasru for the sweet comments

Hi ilander- I got to know about Michael e on ps forum. He is a custom gem cutter who does custom jewelry as well. He is a nice guy to work with. He charges 40 to set a stone.

Hi Agnesq- How does your chrome tourmaline search go? It might take some time, but you will certainly find one that you like! sorry as I do not have any additional photos. I will post some when they arrive

hi crasru- some of tan's chrome tourmaline are pretty! Hope you find one soon!

Burberrygirl · Jun 12, 2010

I love them all, very pretty!

marcy · Jun 12, 2010

Very pretty.

baby nurse · Jun 12, 2010

I love your new rings, chictomato. I recall you saying that you were sending them to Michael E. to be set, that must have been a lot of peace of mind for you! I think they''re all lovely but I especially like Gene''s rubellite and Barry''s peridot. Amazing faceting and their colors are beautiful

Barrett · Jun 12, 2010

sweet..lovin'' the stones ..glad you sent them to michael..they were in good hands

velouriaL · Jun 12, 2010

Those look great! I loooooove the peridot. Michael E is awesome.

chictomato · Jun 12, 2010

Hi Burberrygirl, marcys, baby nurse, amethystguy and velourial for the kind comments! Will certainly post some photos when they arrive. Personally I like the spinel, though it doesn''t look that good in the photos