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This is my 7-year anniversary gift from Websailor. See … he’s not that itchy yet.
Okay, it’s not an e-ring but you can say it is a “ring” of diamonds.
Wink just custom made this bracelet for me. It is 6.5 inches long (instead of the standard 7”) and thus holds only 32 (instead of 35) diamonds of which are .33s, G/H in color and VS2/SI1 in clarity. And … since I have small wrists, I was lucky to save a little extra $ on the diamonds because the bracelet was shorter than normal!! We couldn’t use a stock mounting because they only go up to .25s, thus the hand assembled bracelet. I also like the placement of the prongs … you get the safety of 4 prongs but the look of a 3 prong … the best of two worlds.
I was a little nervous at first since I have never bought something this expensive off the Internet sight unseen. I called 4 different Internet vendors (including Whiteflash), visited 3 local B&Ms with “competitive” pricing, called a wholesale jewelry manufacturer from Lafayette Louisiana that I have an account with, and even checked with the manufacturer of my previous tennis bracelet. Based on what I read on PS, I decided to go with Wink and I am glad I did.
The piece is absolutely beautiful. It is a treasure to behold. There is so much brilliance, dispersion and scintillation. Wink is such a pleasure to work with and so much fun to talk to. I really enjoyed this whole experience. Unlike “strmrdr” who gave Wink a 9.0, I give Wink a 9.9 out of a possible 10.
I would have to meet him in person to give him a 10, but who knows, maybe when I am in Boise visiting my brother and his family.
Wink my friend, from one GIA alumnus to another, if I was there with you in your office I would give you a handshake (maybe a hug too) and say “mazel und broche” (GIA Diamonds course, lesson 14). Hope to do more business with you in the future.
P.s. as to whether the stones are H & A, I’ll let Wink explain that aspect of it.
How is the dispersion in the picture below? Nice huh?
Okay, it’s not an e-ring but you can say it is a “ring” of diamonds.
Wink just custom made this bracelet for me. It is 6.5 inches long (instead of the standard 7”) and thus holds only 32 (instead of 35) diamonds of which are .33s, G/H in color and VS2/SI1 in clarity. And … since I have small wrists, I was lucky to save a little extra $ on the diamonds because the bracelet was shorter than normal!! We couldn’t use a stock mounting because they only go up to .25s, thus the hand assembled bracelet. I also like the placement of the prongs … you get the safety of 4 prongs but the look of a 3 prong … the best of two worlds.
I was a little nervous at first since I have never bought something this expensive off the Internet sight unseen. I called 4 different Internet vendors (including Whiteflash), visited 3 local B&Ms with “competitive” pricing, called a wholesale jewelry manufacturer from Lafayette Louisiana that I have an account with, and even checked with the manufacturer of my previous tennis bracelet. Based on what I read on PS, I decided to go with Wink and I am glad I did.
The piece is absolutely beautiful. It is a treasure to behold. There is so much brilliance, dispersion and scintillation. Wink is such a pleasure to work with and so much fun to talk to. I really enjoyed this whole experience. Unlike “strmrdr” who gave Wink a 9.0, I give Wink a 9.9 out of a possible 10.
I would have to meet him in person to give him a 10, but who knows, maybe when I am in Boise visiting my brother and his family.
Wink my friend, from one GIA alumnus to another, if I was there with you in your office I would give you a handshake (maybe a hug too) and say “mazel und broche” (GIA Diamonds course, lesson 14). Hope to do more business with you in the future.
P.s. as to whether the stones are H & A, I’ll let Wink explain that aspect of it.
How is the dispersion in the picture below? Nice huh?
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