OEC 5 stone rose gold ring from Jewels by Grace

[azeusa]

So the second part of my diamond surprise for mom arrived today (the first was a platinum pear pendant from GOG).

This time, I chose a suite of 5 OECs (1 ctw) that Grace set into a vintage-inspired, 18K rose gold shank with platinum prongs.

Communication with Grace was a breeze - and the ring looks even better than I'd imagined!











Forgive me the state of my fingers - I was fretting over a complicated report!

 

[Rockinruby]

It's beautiful! I am sure she will fall in love with it! The rose gold is just so lovely with the vintage look. Well done!

 

[azeusa]

Thanks Rockinruby for your kind words!

I was contemplating a shared or U-prong 5-stone from IDJ or WF (using either IDJ's "PS" quality stones or ACA), and had made enquiries - both Luann (IDJ) and WF were absolutely lovely and helpful.

However, while trying to decide, I browsed JeBG's site and was taken by this suite of OECs right away . My mom has mostly YG and I thought rose gold would work well with the rest of her jewelry.

I went with a custom vintage-inspired setting (Grace has a three-stone listed with just the style I envisioned) - even though mom is a thoroughly modern girl at heart - because it complements the soft, petal-y flashes of the OECs just so. I'm so glad it turned out the way it did!

 

[arkieb1]

I am sure she will love it!!! It's a beautiful ring.

 

[ccuheartnurse]

Totally retro & I totally love it. LOL I'm sure your mother will be thrilled at her new bling. More importantly, she will be thrilled it came from you. Cherish your time with your mom. You sound like you have a great relationship with her.

 

[azeusa]

Thanks arkieb1 and ccuheartnurse!

Mom is fantastic, of course she has her little mom quirks - and although I have a quick temper I try to remind myself that others don't see the world as I do - sometimes I feel guilty not spending enough time with her!

The ring IS 100% retro - I hope I didn't project too much of my own preferences into it! It was great fun deciding on a setting. I toyed with the idea of a more intricate design, but finally thought it was best to let the sweet little OECs shine.

 

[rubybeth]

I love it so much, it reminds me a lot of my 5-stone!

 

[azeusa]

Thanks rubybeth - I just had a look at your thread with your lovely 5-stone -> LOVE! The graceful curve of the cathedral sweeping up to meet the delicate prongs You have such a beautiful wedding set too!

On another note, I hope all goes well with your appraiser! Your OEC/ transitional is really such a perfect stone. I adore low-color antique cuts, and yours is just the paragon of a romantic, antique-y flowery stone - I'm sure it will look fantastic however you set it!

 

[motownmama]

love it!!!!!!!!!!! nice gift!

 

[Acinom]

What a sweet gift. It looks amazing. I am sure she will love it.

 

[azeusa]

Thanks motownmama and acinom for your kind words!

 

[rubybeth]

Thanks rubybeth - I just had a look at your thread with your lovely 5-stone -> LOVE! The graceful curve of the cathedral sweeping up to meet the delicate prongs You have such a beautiful wedding set too!

On another note, I hope all goes well with your appraiser! Your OEC/ transitional is really such a perfect stone. I adore low-color antique cuts, and yours is just the paragon of a romantic, antique-y flowery stone - I'm sure it will look fantastic however you set it!

Aww, thank you! The 5 stone really is a classic look--it's probably my most commented-on piece. I'm sure your mom will love it!

 

[azeusa]

It IS a classic look! Here are some finger shots (on myself) - I was trying to capture that particular OEC look!









And a poor attempt at a glamor shot



Sorry for posting so many pictures... I find it hard to resist (over)photographing every new piece of bling - whether mine or not!

 

[Rockinruby]

Thanks Rockinruby for your kind words!

I was contemplating a shared or U-prong 5-stone from IDJ or WF (using either IDJ's "PS" quality stones or ACA), and had made enquiries - both Luann (IDJ) and WF were absolutely lovely and helpful.

However, while trying to decide, I browsed JeBG's site and was taken by this suite of OECs right away . My mom has mostly YG and I thought rose gold would work well with the rest of her jewelry.

I went with a custom vintage-inspired setting (Grace has a three-stone listed with just the style I envisioned) - even though mom is a thoroughly modern girl at heart - because it complements the soft, petal-y flashes of the OECs just so. I'm so glad it turned out the way it did!

I love the style you went with. I think it's perfect for the oec suite and the rose gold is just so lovely for the setting! Btw, I'm loving the new photos you added! It's a beautiful ring!