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My rose gold BGD Truth x 3 reset--Glamour shots are here!
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Re: My rose gold BGD Truth x 3 reset--Glamour shots are here
I have been dying to post handshots, sorry about the iphone quality, my other camera got mangled by the kiddos. Sooo, I've been doing a bit of shopping.
I was fortunate to buy Dreamer's BGD dream band, and sent it to BGD to be polished and sized. I was afraid of the girdles of the dream band rubbing against the baskets of the three stone, so I ordered a skinny rose gold spacer from June Designs on etsy. It provides the protection I needed almost invisibly! I love the combo of the half eternity and the three stone. It looks so romantic to me. 
Then, I was perusing ebay one day on the bus ride home, totally minding my own business, when I spied a suspiciously tall crown on a lonely forlorn vintage ring. Though the pictures were terrible, I saw some kozibe effect in one of the pics and they guy had a great return policy so I took the chance. One quick bid and it was mine. It is a darling OEC in an illusion box setting, perfect for my right hand!!
It was a size 5, and the shank was very thin. The diamond is gorgeous though! It has about a .40-.50 in the middle and two single cuts on each side. the middle diamond has a tint of warmth from the side, but the clarity is awesome and the cut is so, so pretty. A quick tune up and sizing from my jewelery and it sparkles and shines like crazy! I love it.
I have been dying to post handshots, sorry about the iphone quality, my other camera got mangled by the kiddos. Sooo, I've been doing a bit of shopping.
I was fortunate to buy Dreamer's BGD dream band, and sent it to BGD to be polished and sized. I was afraid of the girdles of the dream band rubbing against the baskets of the three stone, so I ordered a skinny rose gold spacer from June Designs on etsy. It provides the protection I needed almost invisibly! I love the combo of the half eternity and the three stone. It looks so romantic to me. Then, I was perusing ebay one day on the bus ride home, totally minding my own business, when I spied a suspiciously tall crown on a lonely forlorn vintage ring. Though the pictures were terrible, I saw some kozibe effect in one of the pics and they guy had a great return policy so I took the chance. One quick bid and it was mine. It is a darling OEC in an illusion box setting, perfect for my right hand!!
It was a size 5, and the shank was very thin. The diamond is gorgeous though! It has about a .40-.50 in the middle and two single cuts on each side. the middle diamond has a tint of warmth from the side, but the clarity is awesome and the cut is so, so pretty. A quick tune up and sizing from my jewelery and it sparkles and shines like crazy! I love it.
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Re: My rose gold BGD Truth x 3 reset--Glamour shots are here
Thanks, ladies! I am feeling pretty spoiled and somewhat guilty about my recent spending. I guess it will take some time to get over it??
LOL. Lame problem to have, I know. I have been wearing the three stone for a few weeks now and have been having some doubts crop up about it.
I love the finger coverage of my new three stone,love the quality of the BGD setting...But I am bothered that the stones don't "match". I am kind of having some remorse about choosing the three stone setting for the OMC instead of getting a period (antique) setting for it. I feel like the three stone would look better with a RB in the middle now that I have it and have been wearing it. I kind of feel like I jumped the gun on setting the OMC into it. I LOVE the BGD setting, it is gorgeous, but I wish I had a stunningly cut RB for the middle. That said, I also wish I had an antique setting for my OMC to go with it's wonky, antique personality. The problem is, my jewelry budget is dry for now, and I can't really go back and change anything.
I also feel guilty for not loving my first e-ring enough for it to be "enough". I love the diamonds in it, and though they are smaller than I wanted, they are cut beautifully, . However, I have always hated the platinum setting. It looks dated to me, is really blocky and heavy, and now is in need of repair for a ding in the shank that is scratchy to my skin. I don't want to put any more money into the existing setting, yet I cannot afford a reset now. I really should have had the Truth x 3 made to fit the diamonds in my existing e-ring (.30/.50/.30) and then set the OMC in a beautiful, antique setting. Oh, regrets are a pain.
I feel silly even writing this. Most people I hang out with do not think about jewelry or diamonds, and would be happy to have a ring this lovely. But somehow, my want is not satisfied with this ring.
What would you do, or have you done when you find out a project didn't turn out to be what thought you wanted all along? Should I just chill for awhile to see if it grows on me?
Please, if this post sounds all over the place, maybe I should just have a glass of wine and STHU. lol. Maybe I am PMS-ing and a big whiner.
Thanks, ladies! I am feeling pretty spoiled and somewhat guilty about my recent spending. I guess it will take some time to get over it??
LOL. Lame problem to have, I know. I have been wearing the three stone for a few weeks now and have been having some doubts crop up about it.
I love the finger coverage of my new three stone,love the quality of the BGD setting...But I am bothered that the stones don't "match". I am kind of having some remorse about choosing the three stone setting for the OMC instead of getting a period (antique) setting for it. I feel like the three stone would look better with a RB in the middle now that I have it and have been wearing it. I kind of feel like I jumped the gun on setting the OMC into it. I LOVE the BGD setting, it is gorgeous, but I wish I had a stunningly cut RB for the middle. That said, I also wish I had an antique setting for my OMC to go with it's wonky, antique personality. The problem is, my jewelry budget is dry for now, and I can't really go back and change anything.
I also feel guilty for not loving my first e-ring enough for it to be "enough". I love the diamonds in it, and though they are smaller than I wanted, they are cut beautifully, . However, I have always hated the platinum setting. It looks dated to me, is really blocky and heavy, and now is in need of repair for a ding in the shank that is scratchy to my skin. I don't want to put any more money into the existing setting, yet I cannot afford a reset now. I really should have had the Truth x 3 made to fit the diamonds in my existing e-ring (.30/.50/.30) and then set the OMC in a beautiful, antique setting. Oh, regrets are a pain.
I feel silly even writing this. Most people I hang out with do not think about jewelry or diamonds, and would be happy to have a ring this lovely. But somehow, my want is not satisfied with this ring.
What would you do, or have you done when you find out a project didn't turn out to be what thought you wanted all along? Should I just chill for awhile to see if it grows on me?
Please, if this post sounds all over the place, maybe I should just have a glass of wine and STHU. lol. Maybe I am PMS-ing and a big whiner.
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Re: My rose gold BGD Truth x 3 reset--Glamour shots are here
My honest opinion is that you're doing too much too quickly. Buyers remorse is EXTREMELY common. And you've been buying A LOT. So you might have a lot of different targets for that remorse. S-T-O-P. Stop spiraling. Take a breath. See how your feelings shake out over the next month or two or ten. Unless you're up against some kind of return deadlines (and I don't think you are - as one was custom & several were 2nd hand purchases.)
FWIW, the rose gold looks great on you & you have some very nice pieces AS IS. There's no need to rush into anything else or any other switcheroos. For now. Maybe ever?
My honest opinion is that you're doing too much too quickly. Buyers remorse is EXTREMELY common. And you've been buying A LOT. So you might have a lot of different targets for that remorse. S-T-O-P. Stop spiraling. Take a breath. See how your feelings shake out over the next month or two or ten. Unless you're up against some kind of return deadlines (and I don't think you are - as one was custom & several were 2nd hand purchases.)
FWIW, the rose gold looks great on you & you have some very nice pieces AS IS. There's no need to rush into anything else or any other switcheroos. For now. Maybe ever?
angela06
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Re: My rose gold BGD Truth x 3 reset--Glamour shots are here
Thanks, decodelighted.
I am on a buying moratorium until at least next June (my 40th birthday!). Gonna give my finances a break, while I save up for a new setting for my engagement diamonds. The three stone will be my main ring, with my lovely dream band when I need extra bling.
I am glad to know that I am not the only one that second guesses things sometimes. I think that spending that much in such a short period of time had me a little croaked.
Thanks, decodelighted.
I am on a buying moratorium until at least next June (my 40th birthday!). Gonna give my finances a break, while I save up for a new setting for my engagement diamonds. The three stone will be my main ring, with my lovely dream band when I need extra bling.
I am glad to know that I am not the only one that second guesses things sometimes. I think that spending that much in such a short period of time had me a little croaked.
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Re: My rose gold BGD Truth x 3 reset--Glamour shots are here
I think your set is really beautiful and you wear the rose gold so well. I can understand your apprehension, but maybe the best thing to do is to just enjoy your bling for now and see how you feel in a few months. Sometimes I feel like you just live with your pieces and enjoy them in your everyday life. Besides, they're gorgeous!
I think your set is really beautiful and you wear the rose gold so well. I can understand your apprehension, but maybe the best thing to do is to just enjoy your bling for now and see how you feel in a few months. Sometimes I feel like you just live with your pieces and enjoy them in your everyday life. Besides, they're gorgeous!
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