CharmyPoo
Ideal_Rock
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With the holiday just behind us and me wrapping up a really busy work month, I am finally getting off my butt to post some photos of my OEC after a prolonged wait. You would have first heard about this diamond in my Big Risk Big Reward thread. In that thread, I shared my journey around my risky eBay purchase, re-cut and a hands-off surprise setting. In this thread, I am happy to be able to finally share with you the results of my re-cut and my new setting – a transformation of something old to something new. I did indeed continue with the path of taking big risks with this diamond and setting but luckily I was also rewarded for it.
History: Big Risk Big Reward – Page 2
Photos: Big Risk Big Reward – Pages 1, 4, 5 (hand pic)
Video Clip: http://vimeo.com/60987407 (password is diamond)
The Re-Cut
I know many of you have told me not to do this! Why take a beautiful antique diamond and re-cut it to fix a few dings that survived the years? Well, I am of a different mindset in that the diamond had a very thin girdle and I didn't want a halo or bezel setting as my e-ring. I wanted to restore the diamond to its former glory while I can feel safe wearing it. I wanted someone who appreciated a real old cut and who wouldn't want to make it something it is not. It was a natural choice for me to ask Adam at Old World Diamonds and I thank him for the fantastic job he did.
I recall the day that this came back from the cutter and Adam telling me it was a fireball and simply gorgeous when he opened up the diamond papers. Well, when I saw it that was surely the case where my diamond looked “new” again with rounded edges and no more chips. Of course, I had to send the diamond to GIA and was real excited when it came back as an Old European Cut - H VVS2.
The Setting
The setting that came with the diamond was simply fantastic in my eyes and I love it dearly. However, the setting is too big for my finger and too elaborate for me as an e-ring setting. I was at a bit of a loss on what to make as I wanted something modern and sexy with a throw back to the diamond's classic and antique roots. I selected Steven Kirsch for this project who suggested to leave it to him and he will make me a masterpiece. Steven knows me well and I have a number of successful projects with him so I dove in and left it in his trusty hands! I am now the proud owner of a beautiful piece of art with amazing pave, milgrain, metal work and prongs (who can forget that!).
The Reveal
I know many of you will prefer the original setting but this new setting is really one that illustrates the possibilities of what could be done. Steven truly loves this piece and really enjoyed making it and taking it to the next level. The ring is incredibly comfortable – yet very substantial and delicate all at the same time. I love the curvatures of the ring and the pave work is amazing. I call it a grown-up version of my Leon Mege split shank e-ring (which I still adore and will be keeping). To top it up, I can still wear my wedding band with it.
Now, finally for those that actually read the above – here are the pictures (and I think I took too many)!
History: Big Risk Big Reward – Page 2
Photos: Big Risk Big Reward – Pages 1, 4, 5 (hand pic)
Video Clip: http://vimeo.com/60987407 (password is diamond)
The Re-Cut
I know many of you have told me not to do this! Why take a beautiful antique diamond and re-cut it to fix a few dings that survived the years? Well, I am of a different mindset in that the diamond had a very thin girdle and I didn't want a halo or bezel setting as my e-ring. I wanted to restore the diamond to its former glory while I can feel safe wearing it. I wanted someone who appreciated a real old cut and who wouldn't want to make it something it is not. It was a natural choice for me to ask Adam at Old World Diamonds and I thank him for the fantastic job he did.
I recall the day that this came back from the cutter and Adam telling me it was a fireball and simply gorgeous when he opened up the diamond papers. Well, when I saw it that was surely the case where my diamond looked “new” again with rounded edges and no more chips. Of course, I had to send the diamond to GIA and was real excited when it came back as an Old European Cut - H VVS2.
The Setting
The setting that came with the diamond was simply fantastic in my eyes and I love it dearly. However, the setting is too big for my finger and too elaborate for me as an e-ring setting. I was at a bit of a loss on what to make as I wanted something modern and sexy with a throw back to the diamond's classic and antique roots. I selected Steven Kirsch for this project who suggested to leave it to him and he will make me a masterpiece. Steven knows me well and I have a number of successful projects with him so I dove in and left it in his trusty hands! I am now the proud owner of a beautiful piece of art with amazing pave, milgrain, metal work and prongs (who can forget that!).
The Reveal
I know many of you will prefer the original setting but this new setting is really one that illustrates the possibilities of what could be done. Steven truly loves this piece and really enjoyed making it and taking it to the next level. The ring is incredibly comfortable – yet very substantial and delicate all at the same time. I love the curvatures of the ring and the pave work is amazing. I call it a grown-up version of my Leon Mege split shank e-ring (which I still adore and will be keeping). To top it up, I can still wear my wedding band with it.
Now, finally for those that actually read the above – here are the pictures (and I think I took too many)!
Well done! I've never hit 'refresh' so many times. 
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