New to the forum - a few pieces of my collection

[sapphire82]

Hi Everyone

I have been a lurker for a while (just love looking at all the gorgeous jewelery on here) and finally decided to introduce myself and my modest ring collection.

I have been married for 3 years and just recently completed my wedding set upgrade

I''ll start with my original set

18kt white gold sapphire and diamond cluster (not sure of specs but the sapphire is possibly 0.40ct?). I picked this before I knew anything about diamonds and thought it was pretty - I wear it as a RHR now

18kt white gold channel set round brilliant half eternity. These diamonds as you can see are low quality and it was the cheapest way I could have a diamond wedding band, both rings need to be rhodium plated so they are a bit dingy.

 

[sapphire82]

And this is my upgrade!

18kt white gold vintage trilogy (bargain find on eBay)

OMC diamonds in original bezel setting (1960''s)
center stone 0.50ct, side stones 0.25ct
clarity SI1
colour H-G

18kt white gold channel set baguette cut half eternity ring (another bargain, this time from Dover jewelery)
0.85cttw
clarity VS
colour H-G

 

[Tuckins1]

I think that is such a lovely shade of blue!

Welcome to PS!!

ETA- We were posting at the same time... Love the new set!

 

[sapphire82]

Side view of setting before it was rhodium plated

 

[sapphire82]

How I wore my rings before I got my new wedding band

18kt white gold band with 0.09ct VVS round brilliants

plus my original wedding band (you can really see the colour difference between the stones here)

 

[sapphire82]

I sometimes wear my 3 stone with my sapphire and diamond band

 

[Thouarella]

Oh WOW - I just love the OMCs!

Just gorgeous!

 

[sapphire82]

Date: 4/16/2010 12:08:35 PM
Author: Tuckins1
I think that is such a lovely shade of blue!

Welcome to PS!!

ETA- We were posting at the same time... Love the new set!

Thanks! here is a blurry picture but shows the gorgeous colour off & the difference with the side stones

 

[sapphire82]

Date: 4/16/2010 12:17:24 PM
Author: Thouarella
Oh WOW - I just love the OMCs!

Just gorgeous!

Thank you! I have large fingers (size but it has great finger coverage - here are some more pics - i love the chunky facets!

 

[sapphire82]

They are both very sparkly! It has been really sunny here in the UK so a great excuse for a diamond photo shoot!

 

[sapphire82]

This is my great grandmother''s ring. Its 18kt rose gold set with a synthetic Alexandrite (I think!?) It is a very bluey green normally and purple/pink in some lights. It is too large and too flawless to be genuine and I read somewhere that during the 40''s 50''s it was common to see these. I love the setting and the size - Its just the right size for my big fingers (ahh to have a diamond solitaire that size would be perfect....i can dream i guess!)

 

[sapphire82]

side view

 

[sapphire82]

such a gorgeous colour

 

[sapphire82]

Last one! I love the curve where it sits on the finger

 

[Thouarella]

Ah you''re in the UK! My friend (in London) has a very similar ring which I also love - hers is an antique passed down from her grandmother-in-law. Not sure where you are based but do you even go wandering round Grays Antiques Market or Burlington Arcade? I love it there - it''s a treasure trove.

 

[sapphire82]

Date: 4/16/2010 12:35:42 PM
Author: Thouarella
Ah you''re in the UK! My friend (in London) has a very similar ring which I also love - hers is an antique passed down from her grandmother-in-law. Not sure where you are based but do you even go wandering round Grays Antiques Market or Burlington Arcade? I love it there - it''s a treasure trove.

I''m from Oxford (only 40mins on the train from London) - I haven''t been to either of those but will definitely have a look for them the next time I''m there. I''m a sucker for antique jewelery...shame its such an expensive hobby!

 

[yssie]

Welcome, and you have lovely pieces! I like your diamond three-stone especially - such a unique design

 

[artdecogirl]

Love your 3 stone! I too am a lover of chunky facets! Very nice collection.

 

[geckodani]

Lovely collection! I LOVE the OMCs!!! It''s a fantastic ring, and looks really good with all the different band options you have!

 

[tigian]

I love love love your upgraded set! The OMCs are gorgeous as are the channel baguette band. You have great taste!

 

[dragonfly411]

LOVE your set!!

 

[SparkleNut]

Gorgeous upgrade. Love the sapphire and diamond band with the three stone.

 

[sapphire82]

Thank you everyone for the lovely comments!

 

[cellentani]

Beautiful collection, and I like everything, but especially love your baguette band!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I really adore that OMC ring!

 

[decodelighted]

So pretty! You''re an Ebay CHAMP! Tips? Tips?

 

[SparklyOEC]

The omc''s are gorgeous! You have a beautiful collection. I''m glad you decided to share it with us.

 

[PumpkinPie]

I adore the OMC ring and the sapphire and diamond band!

 

[princessplease]

What great pieces!!!!!!!

 

[oddoneout]

All your rings are pretty.