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#TBT My new Sebastien Barier ring from 66 Mint

mamadelmar

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Tragically, I lost my wedding set this summer, a week before my 13th wedding anniversary. Once I got over my shock, I started thinking about a replacement set. This time around, I wanted rings I wouldn't feel the need to constantly take off to protect (so an engagement ring with a much lower profile and a wedding band without exposed pave). I also wanted a set with more of a vintage feel. Like many PSers, I was gobsmacked by Asscher_Girl's stunning emerald-cut ring by Sebastien Barier from 66 Mint. I started looking at Barier rings online and eventually made an appointment at 66 Mint. They had a number of gorgeous Barier rings in stock (as well as many other beautiful, drool-inducing estate pieces. It was a bit hard to focus!). The Barier I fell in love with was set with a pink sapphire but Marcus, one of the owners, told me he could order the setting and have it set with a stone of my choice.

He had a sparkly 1.38, G, VS2 RB stone with Excellent Cut, Excellent Symmetry, Excellent Polish, and no fluorescence that seemed perfect so he shipped it off to Paris to be set. In the meantime, I found a lovely vintage wedding band in one of his cases. It was set with tiny sapphires but I wanted a version with diamond melee and Marcus said he could easily have his bench jeweler reproduce it for me.

A few months later, the rings arrived and I just LOVE them. Because of the art deco shape of the Barier ring, I'm wearing it on my right hand as it looks better without anything competing for attention next to it. The craftsmanship is remarkable.

Unfortunately, I'm a terrible photographer so the pictures simply don't do the rings justice. But here we go:

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A few more photos...

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66 Mint was such a tremendous pleasure to work with. They're a fourth-generation business and the customer service was impeccable. I'm finding myself check the "new arrivals" section of their site with alarming regularity now.
 
Congrats, beautiful ring and setting and Marcus is a great guy to deal with. I'm sorry you lost your original set but you have a stunning replacement!!!!
 
Beautiful rings! I had the pleasure of trying on asscher_girls ring & the setting was exquisite! I'm sure you're enjoying the lovely detail of your setting. Really gorgeous!
 
Very gorgeous ring. I've seen asscher_girl's and they are a-MAY-zing!! Congratulations!
 
Congrats!!! What a beauty :love:
The ring fits your hand like a glove and the details are stunning.
 
It's a gorgeous ring and looks beautiful on your hand :appl:
 
I'm glad you found the perfect replacement set--it's beautiful!
 
I like it, thanks for sharing! :love:

DK :))
 
They are both lovely. I'm sorry about your set being lost, it is nice that you were able to replace them with something so beautiful.
 
What a beautiful ring! I love the artistry of Sebastien Barier designs!
 
So very lovely! Congrats!
 
It's stunning!
 
Just gorgeous!
 
It looks awesome. Really pretty ring. :appl: :appl:
 
Pretty ring. The diamond looks huge in that setting!
 
Beautiful, never heard of this brand before. Looks very comfortable to wear as well.
 
i just love settings like this! Wear it in good health!
 
WOW!
 
Thanks, everyone! The ring is very light-weight and comfortable. Here's one more hand shot:

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Really lovely set there. And I like the separate look, too. Enjoy!!!
 
So very beautiful!!! :love: I love SB's designs!!!
 
This is really lovely & pretty :love:
 
Congrats on such a beautiful replacement set! It's really beautiful!
 
That's beautiful! I really love the setting!
 
I love your new ring. It's gorgeous. :love: I am so sorry about the loss of your wedding set and I hope this helps ease that trauma. Your new ring is amazing. I just love love love your SB setting. It is a work of art. Enjoy your new set in health and happiness!
 
Your replacement set is fantastic!
 
This is breathtaking! I envy you for having a Sebastien Barier. It's on my Someday list! Enjoy this beauty and wear it in good health!
 
Love!!!
 
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