The PEAR Necklace is Done!! Hooray!

[Harriet]

Date: 5/11/2007 12:20:46 AM
Author: starryeyed

Date: 5/11/2007 12:09:26 AM
Author: Harriet

Date: 5/11/2007 12:05:42 AM
Author: starryeyed
Harriet, with that DF of yours, you will have one of the Cullinan diamonds in no time! I''m not worried!

What''s a Cullinan diamond? Boy, am I dense tonight!

The Cullinan diamond is the largest diamond ever discovered. The rough weighed 3,106 carats! It was found in 1905 and presented to King Edward VII in 1907. Joseph Asscher was tasked with cutting it. The rough produced nine major gems: Cullinan I - Cullinan IX, and 96 smaller ones.

Cullinan I, a 530-carat pear, is known as the Star of Africa and is mounted in the Royal Scepter of the British Crown Jewels. The Cullinan II is a 317-carat cushion mounted in the British crown.

Starry,
I don''t think that''s in my future. ''Sides, you might be "frustrated" with me if I want one.

 

[Harriet]

Date: 5/11/2007 3:14:38 AM
Author: kohdy

Harriet.... sweetheart... I didn''t meant to make you feel bad! I guess I went overboard with the guilt trip!

Please forgive me!!!

I had no idea that you were so sensitive... I just couldn''t tell behind all that fur!!! Don''t worry my dear! I am perfectly content just being able to read your posts!!!

No worries, pal!

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Beautiful necklace - I love the proportions

 

[Maisie]

Oooh beautiful!!!!! Really excited for the neck shots!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

starry, it''s just fabulous...gorgeous!!!

 

[belle]

are we there yet!?

 

[starryeyed]

Date: 5/11/2007 2:29:36 AM
Author: decodelighted
I'll TAKE it ... it's *just right*. Swoonable for sure. Congrats!
Am I imagining it ... or are the not-yet-engaged or just engaged gals RACKING IN THE JEWELS lately. Us married folks are slackin'.

At least Canuk-Gal is holding down the hitched-up-lady front!!

Ha-ha Deco! I hope this isn't a harbinger for what married life is like - I may just have to delay the ceremony!!

Thanks Irina for posting this last picture! It's very visually informative, so you have been a great help, as usual!

Thanks Miranda & SanDiegoLady - pictures soon hopefully!

 

[Harriet]

Starry, did I already mention that I love it? Congratulations and celebrations!

 

[starryeyed]

Date: 5/11/2007 3:14:38 AM
Author: kohdy
Starry!!! Arrgghhh... I am dying here!

That picture is to die for!!! You really are going to be the most beautiful bride on your big day!!! But why does it seem that I am more excited than you, Starry???

Anyway, I am so glad to hear that you''re ready to go to work with your camera as soon as you pick up that package! I will definitely be dreaming of your necklace tonight!!

Oh, by the way, weren''t you waiting for a ring too? If I remember it correctly I know you were supposed to get it back some time in a near future!?! I tried paging you once, but I think you missed it!

Hi Kohdy!

Ok, so I was dreaming about it too last night - no worries, I''m excited!

You''re right - I have an asscher with Leon Mege right now. It''s been about 8 weeks. I''m in no rush, so I would prefer for LM to rush other people''s orders who are going to be proposing. I can wait.

Paging me? I''m not familiar with that - bummer. Sorry I missed you!

How does that work?

 

[lumpkin]

OH. MY. GOSH.

That is just too lovely. What a gorgeous necklace. I would be over the moon! Congratulations!

 

[starryeyed]

Date: 5/11/2007 4:07:10 AM
Author: Lorelei
another thud!! Ellen your wafting skills are needed over here please.
Sorry Starry, I want to congratulate you, but I am too busy swooning again!

Ellen, hurry!!

Thanks Lorelei!

Thanks DiaDiva, Jennifer B, and Michelle (Catmom)!

LienTN - I''m so flattered that this would be one of your all-time favorites!

 

[starryeyed]

Date: 5/11/2007 8:12:39 AM
Author: Harriet
Starry,
I don't think that's in my future. 'Sides, you might be 'frustrated' with me if I want one.

I don't know Harriet, at the rate you're going.....

I'd only be frustrated if you were expecting Cullinan IX to arrive and were already obsessing over Cullinan VIII !

Kidding - thanks again!

Also, thanks to lumpkin, belle, MrsSalvo, Maisie, and Madam B! Hopefully the necklace gets to FedEx soon!

 

[belle]

speaking for myself and anyone else sitting here waiting on the edge of their seats.....starry, you are making me crazy when you post without pictures this morning!

i''m dying to see more of this beauty!

 

[elle]

You have exquisite taste! It''s the prefect balance between delicate and blingy!

LOVE it! Wear it in good health!

 

[FireGoddess]

Oh hell, I just came to and I''m feeling woozy again....

WOWEE WOWEE I just can''t contain myself. I love love love it.

 

[Nicrez]

Wow.

Do not wear that while driving. It will cause too many accidents on the road!

Congrats on the lovely new piece, it is perfect! Just perfect.

 

[NYCsparkle]

what a gorgeous necklace!!!!!

definately one of my new favorite necklaces!!!!

 

[starryeyed]

Here we go - I hope these images turn out ok. I''m not a super-pro at pictures.

Discussion to follow....

 

[starryeyed]

Another...

 

[starryeyed]

Another....

 

[starryeyed]

I am kinda disappointed with these clasps, so I think we will do another iteration.

 

[Eva17]

 

[starryeyed]

Here is the necklace set at 16".

 

[starryeyed]

Another at 16"...

 

[starryeyed]

Last picture for now. This one is set at 18". Unfortunately, there is no 17" setting!

Reason number 2 for another iteration!

 

[FireGoddess]

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Stunning, and I mean, stunning, neck shot. You have beautiful skin Starry and that necklace........

Very cool to "be a part" of the process: from prepurchase--to appraiser--to purchase; then to see the transition from ring to masterpiece. Well done!

cheers--Sharon

 

[starryeyed]

Date: 5/11/2007 10:34:40 AM
Author: SanDiegoLady
Did I miss the size of that pear somewhere? I just had to come back and look.. its just wonderful...
So.. I showed it to my husband.. he''s like....... diamond fiend..

My name is Michelle and yes.. I admit.. I love diamonds..

Hi Michelle!

Glad to know your name!

So the size of the pear: My original appraisals, based on measurements, placed the pear at 2.79 carats. However, now that it could be unmounted and weighed, it''s 2.63 carats. On those size charts, it faces up around 2.75 carats, so I guess it''s a spready one for its size!

 

[starryeyed]

Date: 5/11/2007 9:34:54 AM
Author: belle
speaking for myself and anyone else sitting here waiting on the edge of their seats.....starry, you are making me crazy when you post without pictures this morning!

i''m dying to see more of this beauty!

So, so, so sorry belle - I know exactly how you felt!! Are you better now?

 

[starryeyed]

Date: 5/11/2007 12:50:50 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:
Stunning, and I mean, stunning, neck shot. You have beautiful skin Starry and that necklace........

Very cool to 'be a part' of the process: from prepurchase--to appraiser--to purchase; then to see the transition from ring to masterpiece. Well done!
cheers--Sharon

Thanks SO MUCH Sharon! I've been working like mad on my skin and my weight for the wedding - you made me feel good!

I'm glad you and everyone who has been helping me can be a part of the process too - it's not over yet! Oh, those clasps....

And thanks Elle, FireGoddess, Nicrez, NYCsparkle, and Eva17. I promise not to drive with it, Nicrez!