Playing in the Sun

[Fly Girl]

I just got my 8 year old pre-PS well cut diamond ring back from having the platinum setting spiffed up. The sun was shining so I decided to play around and get some sun shots. My stone is a 1.5 ct round F VS2 set in platinum with channel set graduated yellow side stones. Some of the side stones have exceedingly strong green/yellow fluorescence, as you will see.

Looking all shiny and pretty. I''m wearing a red sweater and the sky is blue.

 

[Fly Girl]

Closer. This is one days worth of dust on the ring.

 

[Fly Girl]

Looking into the stone from the side.

 

[Fly Girl]

Look at those side stones glow in the sunlight!

 

[Fly Girl]

I love all the rainbows showing throughout the diamond.

 

[Fly Girl]

Look into the stone, and see the blue pinwheels of color!

 

[Fly Girl]

I thought my diamond fire days were over since I got my new camera which eliminates flare. But, managed to get a fire shot here!

 

[mommy2iz]

your stone is so beautiful!!! really great shots!

 

[Fly Girl]

Did you notice something in the upper right corner of the last picture? It''s my new Crafted by Infinity diamond! A 0.70 ct F VS1 beauty!!! It''s going into a ring for Christmas, but I''m letting it come out to play right now. It is supposed to have very strong blue fluorescence, but I haven''t been able to see it in the sunlight.

And, it sure doesn''t look oily or milky to me! Here it is, showing some arrows.

 

[Fly Girl]

Glowing together in the sun!

 

[Kelli]

I love EVERYTHING about your ring! Really really unique, yet beautiful and classic at the same time!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Beautiful ring, she looks brand new!
Ooh, your new diamond is gorgeous...I cannot wait to see how you set it!

 

[Fly Girl]

Showing some pastels in the shade!

 

[Fly Girl]

Ice, anyone???

 

[Fly Girl]

All aglow!

 

[Fly Girl]

Closer. Look at all that reflected white light! And, the yellow side stone looks like it is about to pop!

 

[Fly Girl]

At first I thought the Infinity was showing some lavendar flour. But, when I blew up the photo, I realized it was glowing with an entire rainbow across the stone.

 

[Fly Girl]

Finally, my ring along with one of the Richard Homer rubies that I got for sidestones for the Infinity diamond. The ruby is showing its red glow!

Thanks for looking at my sun shiny photos!

 

[iluvcarats]

Fly girl, I love it! I love how the yellow diamonds graduate down from dark to light! Fabulous!

 

[Fly Girl]

Thanks mommy2iz, Kelli, D*Dana, and iluvcarats! The graduated yellow side stones are really well matched, but some of them look at bit green in the sun due to fluor. The jeweler did a great job sourcing them. I worked with him on the ring design. I didn''t realize at the time how well the setting would reflect back the light around the diamond, but you can really see it at work here.

I''m thinking of the three-stone ring for the Infinity, with the Richard Homer round ruby sidestones. Nothing too fancy. Want to let the fantastically cut stones take center stage.

 

[Skippy123]

Wow, those pictures are amazing! Love your ring and what are you going to do w/the .70 carat stone?

 

[panda08]

Ooooh, the graduated side stones are kewl

And I''m jealous of your other pretties. Can''t wait to see what you''re gonna do with them!

 

[MMMD]

Your ring is fabulous as are your photography skills. I love the sidestones.

 

[chiquitapet]

Beautiful photos!!! You ring is so shiny!!!

 

[arjunajane]

Awesome colourful pics Flygirl, thanks for sharing !
Aren''t diamonds and cameras a fun combo?, lol

 

[Maisie]

Wow! Your ring is gorgeous!

I can''t wait to see your new ring too! Diamond and rubies - what a perfect combination!!!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/9/2008 10:16:45 PM
Author: Fly Girl
Looking into the stone from the side.

Yummmmm.

LOVE your pics lady! Really, you got some great ones.

And that new stone is mighty purty too, can''t wait to see it set.


Thanks for the candy!

 

[Lorelei]

GORGEOUS!!!! And your pic of your stunning very strong blue fluorescent diamond is incredible!!!

 

[honey22]

Fantastic pics and I adore that ruby!! I would love a little ruby and diamond RHR!!!

 

[Kelli]

Oh wow I can''t wait to see that diamond/ruby ring! You sure know how to put a ring together!