Loving all the pieces here, this is such a great thread idea to recap the year!
Here’s my top 3 for this year,
- Whiteflash ACA 0.711ct 18k WG solitaire pendant (such a versatile piece!)
- Pink tourmaline 1.7ct 18k YG ring
- Mikimoto AAA 7.5-8mm Akoya 18k WG studs
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My happy placeOoo. It’s nice to see the good parts of 2020!
These 3 would be mine:
3ct+ fancy gray diamond in MoP pendant/pin rose gold setting
Tahitian and akoya bracelet
And just under the wire, these naturally blue baroque akoya
Loving all the pieces here, this is such a great thread idea to recap the year!
Here’s my top 3 for this year,
- Whiteflash ACA 0.711ct 18k WG solitaire pendant (such a versatile piece!)
- Pink tourmaline 1.7ct 18k YG ring
- Mikimoto AAA 7.5-8mm Akoya 18k WG studs
What a great idea for a thread! I love everything that has been shown! Even though the year was bad I had a pretty good bling year with lots of favorites but my top 3:
My #1 being my birthday/Anniv ring! It's a hand engraved platinum setting with 3.01 I VVS2 Emerald cut and .90 cttw G VVS2 Trapazoids.
#2 Is my big red, blingy Omega Christmas watch. I love this thing, especially for Christmas.
#3 was a toss up between my Rolex and Mr. Pinky. I think Mr. Pinky won out. 18kt rose gold sapphire and diamond flamingo pin.
Thank you, Mr. Pinky did steal my heart!
beautiful watch choice
I would say I’ll look the other way if you don’t play by the rules, but that‘s a lie. I can always ogle more bling pics!
Mr. Pinky for the win!
Your stackers remind me of candy! So fun.
Loving all the pieces here, this is such a great thread idea to recap the year!
Here’s my top 3 for this year,
- Whiteflash ACA 0.711ct 18k WG solitaire pendant (such a versatile piece!)
- Pink tourmaline 1.7ct 18k YG ring
- Mikimoto AAA 7.5-8mm Akoya 18k WG studs
I got a number pieces this year as I grow close to finishing my collection, but a few stand out. First was for my 60th earlier this year. This is my 4.07ct S/T VS EC with .51ctw of tapered bullet sides in 18kt gold. This ring glows pale yellow in real life and is just luscious.
Then there was my 18kt rose gold opal and diamond drop earrings - 6 Australian opals from Lightning Ridge with .72ctw of diamonds. 2.75" in length. I received these for Christmas this year.
And lastly was a tie between this - my purple spinel with diamond halo in rose gold. The spinel is a little less than 4ct and internally flawless, and the diamonds are, if I recall correctly, were roughly 1/2 ct, tw. This wasn't a hugely expensive project, but it's very beautiful and unlike anything else I own. It's also the only halo in my jewelry box.
Or this - my custom made enamel charm bracelet - the slowest and most excruciating project I've ever done. The charms are solid 18kt and were made and remade more than any other piece. Amy Phillips from DKJ deserves a sainthood for this project; it took years.
I have 2 honorable mentions.
Firstly, I pumped up the sides on my 3 stone, too, and it's a contender for my top 3, just because I wear it so much and really like the way it turned out. Sides went from 2 x .61ct F VS1 stones to .95 and .96 F VS2 stones.
And lastly, my second diamond bangle. It completes my bangle set and gives me a lot of options in the bangle department. It's in platinum and is a continuous band of 5pt diamonds, coming in at a shade over 5ctw. The 2 together, obviously, are over 10ctw.
ETA Ugh! Everybody else stuck to 3! Sorry, @JPie - I didn't have a clear favorite three, altho my No.s 1 and 2 were standouts this year for me.
I would like to honorably mention my 5cttw I/SI bezel set diamond tennis bracelet please.
I had resisted getting a tennis bracelet for some time, thinking the Berricle one would do when mix and match with my other diamond pieces.
Wrong, the calling was just too great to resist! So I bought one.
I was thinking of a lab/MMD one first, however the price difference and saving in the size I would like was not significantly different to one with mined stones. Hence I opted for a diamond version.
Here it is with my 1.94ct MRB bangle bracelet.
DK
I got a number pieces this year as I grow close to finishing my collection, but a few stand out. First was for my 60th earlier this year. This is my 4.07ct S/T VS EC with .51ctw of tapered bullet sides in 18kt gold. This ring glows pale yellow in real life and is just luscious.
Then there was my 18kt rose gold opal and diamond drop earrings - 6 Australian opals from Lightning Ridge with .72ctw of diamonds. 2.75" in length. I received these for Christmas this year.
And lastly was a tie between this - my purple spinel with diamond halo in rose gold. The spinel is a little less than 4ct and internally flawless, and the diamonds are, if I recall correctly, were roughly 1/2 ct, tw. This wasn't a hugely expensive project, but it's very beautiful and unlike anything else I own. It's also the only halo in my jewelry box.
Or this - my custom made enamel charm bracelet - the slowest and most excruciating project I've ever done. The charms are solid 18kt and were made and remade more than any other piece. Amy Phillips from DKJ deserves a sainthood for this project; it took years.
I have 2 honorable mentions.
Firstly, I pumped up the sides on my 3 stone, too, and it's a contender for my top 3, just because I wear it so much and really like the way it turned out. Sides went from 2 x .61ct F VS1 stones to .95 and .96 F VS2 stones.
And lastly, my second diamond bangle. It completes my bangle set and gives me a lot of options in the bangle department. It's in platinum and is a continuous band of 5pt diamonds, coming in at a shade over 5ctw. The 2 together, obviously, are over 10ctw.
ETA Ugh! Everybody else stuck to 3! Sorry, @JPie - I didn't have a clear favorite three, altho my No.s 1 and 2 were standouts this year for me.
Stunning as always, but as punishment for breaking the rules, I’ll need you to send me the opal earrings.I got a number pieces this year as I grow close to finishing my collection, but a few stand out. First was for my 60th earlier this year. This is my 4.07ct S/T VS EC with .51ctw of tapered bullet sides in 18kt gold. This ring glows pale yellow in real life and is just luscious.
Then there was my 18kt rose gold opal and diamond drop earrings - 6 Australian opals from Lightning Ridge with .72ctw of diamonds. 2.75" in length. I received these for Christmas this year.
And lastly was a tie between this - my purple spinel with diamond halo in rose gold. The spinel is a little less than 4ct and internally flawless, and the diamonds are, if I recall correctly, were roughly 1/2 ct, tw. This wasn't a hugely expensive project, but it's very beautiful and unlike anything else I own. It's also the only halo in my jewelry box.
Or this - my custom made enamel charm bracelet - the slowest and most excruciating project I've ever done. The charms are solid 18kt and were made and remade more than any other piece. Amy Phillips from DKJ deserves a sainthood for this project; it took years.
I have 2 honorable mentions.
Firstly, I pumped up the sides on my 3 stone, too, and it's a contender for my top 3, just because I wear it so much and really like the way it turned out. Sides went from 2 x .61ct F VS1 stones to .95 and .96 F VS2 stones.
And lastly, my second diamond bangle. It completes my bangle set and gives me a lot of options in the bangle department. It's in platinum and is a continuous band of 5pt diamonds, coming in at a shade over 5ctw. The 2 together, obviously, are over 10ctw.
ETA Ugh! Everybody else stuck to 3! Sorry, @JPie - I didn't have a clear favorite three, altho my No.s 1 and 2 were standouts this year for me.
Beautiful bracelets!I would like to honorably mention my 5cttw I/SI bezel set diamond tennis bracelet please.
I had resisted getting a tennis bracelet for some time, thinking the Berricle one would do when mix and match with my other diamond pieces.
Wrong, the calling was just too great to resist! So I bought one.
I was thinking of a lab/MMD one first, however the price difference and saving in the size I would like was not significantly different to one with mined stones. Hence I opted for a diamond version.
Here it is with my 1.94ct MRB bangle bracelet.
DK
Such lovely facet patterns on those OECs!My top 3 finds of 2020 are the emerald cut diamond ring (I was going to get a different setting but it grew on me) I bought from @whitewave , the three stone European cut diamond ruby target ring, and the re-set for my Brownish/Yellow OEC.
That antique diamond!I’ll play!
1) My dream antique diamond
2) Baller three row cigar band
3) French cut eternity band
That’s such a perfect everyday piece!I just have one but I love her! My .74 heart diamond set by Grace in her rose gold askew pendant with bead chain.
Those emeralds glow!Not as grand as so many of these but as I wear some of this daily well worth it.
1. My benitoite necklace (with earrings but that counts as 2 right) stones from the gem trader, Michelle mai, and intro. Set by Dan M
2. Emerald and diamond French cut band all from Sako at CJD
3. And the perfect emerald band from Australia that is just divine with my ER.
Not as grand as so many of these but as I wear some of this daily well worth it.
1. My benitoite necklace (with earrings but that counts as 2 right) stones from the gem trader, Michelle mai, and intro. Set by Dan M
2. Emerald and diamond French cut band all from Sako at CJD
3. And the perfect emerald band from Australia that is just divine with my ER.
I can see why!
My top three--the star is definitely my 11 ct platinum riviera necklace.
That’s my idea of the perfect 3-stone setting.The three amigos were my only acquisitions this year (all but the spinel itself). I love 'em to bits.
Only three? Fiiiine
To kick off this thread, mine are:
1. OEC tennis bracelet
2. Antique feather brooch
3. Tiffany Victoria earrings
I’ll play!
1) My dream antique diamond
2) Baller three row cigar band
3) French cut eternity band
I got a number pieces this year as I grow close to finishing my collection, but a few stand out. First was for my 60th earlier this year. This is my 4.07ct S/T VS EC with .51ctw of tapered bullet sides in 18kt gold. This ring glows pale yellow in real life and is just luscious.
Then there was my 18kt rose gold opal and diamond drop earrings - 6 Australian opals from Lightning Ridge with .72ctw of diamonds. 2.75" in length. I received these for Christmas this year.
And lastly was a tie between this - my purple spinel with diamond halo in rose gold. The spinel is a little less than 4ct and internally flawless, and the diamonds are, if I recall correctly, were roughly 1/2 ct, tw. This wasn't a hugely expensive project, but it's very beautiful and unlike anything else I own. It's also the only halo in my jewelry box.
Or this - my custom made enamel charm bracelet - the slowest and most excruciating project I've ever done. The charms are solid 18kt and were made and remade more than any other piece. Amy Phillips from DKJ deserves a sainthood for this project; it took years.
I have 2 honorable mentions.
Firstly, I pumped up the sides on my 3 stone, too, and it's a contender for my top 3, just because I wear it so much and really like the way it turned out. Sides went from 2 x .61ct F VS1 stones to .95 and .96 F VS2 stones.
And lastly, my second diamond bangle. It completes my bangle set and gives me a lot of options in the bangle department. It's in platinum and is a continuous band of 5pt diamonds, coming in at a shade over 5ctw. The 2 together, obviously, are over 10ctw.
ETA Ugh! Everybody else stuck to 3! Sorry, @JPie - I didn't have a clear favorite three, altho my No.s 1 and 2 were standouts this year for me.
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