Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel set!

[NKOTB]

It's been such a long, grey winter where I live, that picking up these puppies from my jeweller today brightened things up!

The garnet is the one I posted in the YELLOW thread, set in 18k yellow gold, with platinum prongs and .50 ctw side diamonds. I had debated putting a red spinel in this setting (apologies to the red voters!), but this combo really did it for me. Plus, I have a few reds set, and no yellows, and needed some "sunshine"!

The spinel is a crazy sparkly stone cut by David Dawson. It was a fun stone to buy, because it was the first one that was custom cut for me, with progress reports from beginning to end, and it took a while (since David has a different day job and a family that keeps him busy), so there was a fair amount of buildup. Worth it, to me. I love it. The setting is a modified ebay find.

 

[NKOTB]

Re: Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel s

It's funny, these shots have subtle differences, but once they're compressed and uploaded here, they all look the same! Ah, well...

 

[pregcurious]

Re: Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel s

Can you give us specs on the garnet? It's lovely.

 

[NKOTB]

Re: Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel s

Doh! Rookie move...

Garnet is 7.5 mm - I believe 1.98 ct.

Spinel is 2.65 ct, 7.7 mm.

 

[colorluvr]

Re: Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel s

Two beauties! Don't you just love successful projects!!!!!

 

[minousbijoux]

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I'm so glad you went with the garnet, its beautiful. Of course, so is the spinel in its setting.

 

[minousbijoux]

Re: Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel s

Perfect proportions on the garnet

 

[chrono]

Re: Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel s

Well done. I especially like the garnet, not just the stone but how well it fits with the design of the setting.

 

[ChrisA222]

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Sweet, even though I was out-voted

 

[Enerchi]

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Both are beautiful!! I love the hot pink and baguettes - that seems to be the combo I'm most drawn to lately, but then that STUNNING garnet/diamond combination just looks so spring like and elegant! Wow - fun rings and so perfect on your hands! Enjoy!

 

[maccers]

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They're both so beautiful! I can't pick a favorite. Love that drop of sunshine!

 

[jbkhere]

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love Love L O V E !! Both of them - congrats!!

 

[NKOTB]

Re: Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel s

Thanks, pregcurious, colorluvr, Minou, Chrono, Chris, Enerchi, maccers, and jbk!

I'm excited to wear one tomorrow, but can't decide which one!

 

[smitcompton]

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Hi,


I very much like your settings. They show off your stones beautifully.

Annette

 

[canuk-gal]

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HI:

Both stunning. BTW--you have gorgeous hands!

cheers--Sharon

 

[erinl]

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Both rings are beautiful, but I am IN LOVE with your yellow garnet. Whole thing is just perfection. You have some wonderful stones and beautiful jewelry!

 

[Enerchi]

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Thanks, pregcurious, colorluvr, Minou, Chrono, Chris, Enerchi, maccers, and jbk!

I'm excited to wear one tomorrow, but can't decide which one!

So --- enquiring minds want to know ... which ring was today's "winner"??

 

[NKOTB]

Re: Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel s

Thanks Annette, Sharon, and erinl! Very nice compliments.

Enerchi: hint - go check out the CS Fire thread!

 

[Enerchi]

Re: Sunshine and love - Gene garnet and Dave Dawson spinel s

Thanks Annette, Sharon, and erinl! Very nice compliments.

Enerchi: hint - go check out the CS Fire thread!

Good choice!! That would have been my pick too! I love that one!!

(you little minx--- making me go hunt for the answer!! )

 

[stargurl78]

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Both rings are lovely but I just love that garnet

The cut almost reminds me a little bit of an old cut stone, its just gorgeous. And the setting you put it in is PERFECT!

 

[Rosebloom]

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Both are beautiful - but that yellow has me swooning!

 

[velouriaL]

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I love both of these. Classic and gemmy! They look great on your hand. I personally adore the garnet. You're right-- it IS like sunshine!