I was there! And I can testify that that ring is drop-dead gorgeous!
It reconfirmed my passion for old-cut stones!
BTW, AG: You''re lucky you got your deco star ruby back after I got my hands on it...I was looking for a back door for a quick getaway...LOL. TRULY MAGNIFICENT!
Thanks guys - I''m glad you both got to see it in person, it really is a stone that pictures can''t do justice too because it has (in my opinion) so much PERSONALITY in person
Widget - I appreciate you restraining yourself
It is a family piece, and as I never got to meet any of my grandparents (my parents had me quite late in life and they all passed away by the time I was two years old), it has a lot of sentimental value for me, being in the original setting and all, in addition to being such a gorgeous and unique piece. But I am really glad to have found people who appreciate how beautiful it is like I do, and to have had the opportunity to see your breathtaking beauties in person - I only hope to have things nearly that nice someday