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My Mab...

missyminx

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I posted earlier about looking for an OEC stone after becoming smitten with the delicious culets in my sapphire engagement ring. We also needed a workhorse ring because the milgrain on the e-ring was so fine I did not want to ruin it by wearing it daily.

I managed to score an OEC and a setting separately, and it was finally put together! I’m pretty excited to share my little find.

Being an OEC it was born in the Art Deco era. (I will be grateful if anyone can tell me if this is an early or late OEC) During that time my husband’s nan was drawing cartoon postcards 1920-1938 which I now collect and love! I find it incredibly romantic that this stone was worn by someone when she was drawing those postcards.

His nan’s first name was Mab, and his mother’s middle name is Mab. Well it just happens my first name is also Mab.

So in honour of his nan and her Art Deco postcards, and this somewhat bizarre coincidence in our names, I present to you Mab!

She is lemony yellow against the F-G melee in this David Klass platinum setting. My plain 18k yellow gold wedding band plays up the colour very well I think!

Special mention to @foxinsox @Lovesparklesparle
@kindred @soxfan @MakingTheGrade who helped me evaluate the stone. It was not easy not having angle numbers to get through the buying process so thank you all very much!

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Wow, Mab is beautiful! She is such a drop of sunshine! I remember your journey buying her, so glad you fell in love with her.
 
Oh Miss Mab! :love: Gorgeous stone, gorgeous setting and I love how she’s paired with a warm gold band. Just perfect :appl:
 
She looks beautiful! Such a nice facet pattern.
 
Beautiful! :love: I can't remember - what color is your center stone?
 
Just gorgeous! I’m so glad you have fallen in love. Mab is a fabulous product of your journey.
 
Wow, what a stunning looking ring! Definitely hearting the yellow gold band with it - perfect choice!

We need heaps more pictures!!
 
She is gorgeous!! Congratulations!!! :love:
 
Mab is Fab!!!

And your setting and her profile is amazing.:love:

LOVE everything about your fab Mab!!!:kiss2:
 
Beautiful!!
 
@peacechick Thank you for your kind words!!

@foxinsox Thank you!! She is perfect to me!

@JPie oh that is so nice to read! She isn't a typical floral OEC but she's kooky in her own way!

@kindred GIA graded her an N, no fluo. Maybe lemony is too strong a word for her. She's more like butter that's been beaten with sugar, a very light creamy yellow. I love her colour best when sunlight hits the entire ring and the center stone turns very yellow against the white melee.

@Lovesparklesparle You spent a lot of time talking me through this and I really appreciate your effort in helping me. Your OEC is a real beauty and is so perfect! I'm happy for you that you found each other!

@Alex T Thanks I like it with the yellow band too!

@LoveWins @Matthews1127 @MissGotRocks Thank you!

@missy Thanks, very lovely words from the owner of two of my holy grail OECs! I hope one day I will own a stunner like Bea/Bella or Bubbalah! :)
 
Wow! Your ring is stunning and I love how you have paired it with a classic yellow gold wedder, it really showcases your beautiful ring to perfection :love:.
 
All the gab about Mab is true! She is STUNNING!!! :P2
Wear her well and enjoy your beautiful new ring!!! :kiss2:
 
OH, your OEC looks just divine in your new setting! That profile is still one of my favorites and it complements Mab beautifully. Plus, your ring looks beautiful and HUGE on your hand too. A beautiful diamond and gorgeous setting, it doesn't get much better than that. :appl:
 
She's beautiful!! Congrats! :appl:
 
Mab is sooooo beautiful! I love EVERYTHING about her!
 
Mab’s gorgeous. She really is. What a nice find. The old cut lovers here have a great eye for them. Lovely and bright pastels. That setting really works for her and shows her off. Congratulations. :appl::appl::appl:
And I just wanted to mention I don’t see any yellow. I think it would beautiful to see but your pics don’t show it.
 
Lovely stone and beautiful setting! I love the pairing with the yg band! :love:
 
@Sparkles88 @Blingalingaling @ac117 @Mamabean @Bonfire Thanks!!

@kathley :kiss2::kiss2::kiss2: You made this possible and have been so kind! I am so pleased to be able to own a piece of DK's workmanship! :kiss2::kiss2::kiss2:

@LLJsmom I will try to get a couple of pics where the yellow comes through. I cannot believe how much I am enjoying an N colour! I am a convert, old cuts are so beautiful in warm colours!

A side observation, the center stone flashes bright light a lot more now! When it was a standalone stone, I could see maybe 2/3s of the center petals at any time but now I can see them all! Can anyone tell me what's happened, is it due to the halo or the metal basket below the center stone? This is my first time owning a halo. It's a nice surprise.
 
Simply beautiful - love the warmth of your stone.
 
LOVE it! Gorgeous creamy color and I really love it with the yellow gold band. It had such a collected feel. Congrats on a lovely piece! Beautiful!
 
Stunning, Mab is beautiful, amazing find and awesome setting!!!!
 
Gorgeous! What a stunner!
 
Wow! Mab is just gorgeousness, and I love your story. Enjoy your Mab!!
 
WONDERFUL ring! Congrats on finding such a lovely facet pattern.:appl:
 
Mab is gorgeous. Where did you find her?
 
Gorgeous diamond and setting! :love: May I ask what size the diamond is? The reason I ask is that I have an OEC N colored diamond that to my eyes does not show yellow. I am purchasing a larger N colored OEC and wonder if the larger the diamond- the more prevalent the color? Not that this would be a deal breaker for me- just hoping to gain your perspective. Thanks!
 
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