Your Latest Jewelry Purchases/Things You're Considering....

[GreenPapaya]

I just recieved 2 bracelets from mejuri and really like them! I picked up the emerald and white gold paperclip during their 20% off sale. The yellow gold paperclip bracelet was from etsy and felt very cheap and light in comparison. It was supposed to be 2.3mm but looked smaller and thinner than the mejuri one. I also ordered the bead bracelet and had to stop myself from looking at more. Yup I wear them all like this lol. It's ridiculous but it's so hard to take bracelets off and I really don't want any to feel left out

 

[jewelryj]

Further to my musing of how to set a large round Danburite as pearl clasp for different strands of pearls, I am thinking about setting a Colorado Aquamarine cut by Jeff W as another pearl clasp, 6.01ct 12.33 x 9.37mm, here is a video of the stone, probably with some LGD surrounding it:

I already have a bigger Aquamarine in a ring and don't really need another, hence the idea of setting it into something else, like a pendant or a bangle bracelet.

However, a pearl clasp that can take different strands will be more wearable for me.

Inspiration came from this I saw in IG:



DK

That would be beautiful!

 

[jewelryj]

So I just received one of my stones, the golden beryl, in the mail and I had been contemplating a pearl enhancer but then I saw this ring. I was thinking obv smaller scaled for my stone but changing the platinum for 18k yellow and then keeping what appears to be rose gold on the shank and part of the stone border? My picture does it no justice but a better pic is up thread.
I don’t know. A possibility.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

First, I love that beryl. Such a golden tone!
FWIW, the two warm stones I've had recently just faded when I put them next to yellow gold, and they showed their yellowy goodness next to white gold. Examples used are a cheap .51 ct. yellow diamond off ebay and the N color CBI I just bought. I prefer yellow gold but neither of these stones did. I think they need the contrast.

 

[jewelryj]

First, I love that beryl. Such a golden tone!
FWIW, the two warm stones I've had recently just faded when I put them next to yellow gold, and they showed their yellowy goodness next to white gold. Examples used are a cheap .51 ct. yellow diamond off ebay and the N color CBI I just bought. I prefer yellow gold but neither of these stones did. I think they need the contrast.

Thanks. Oh! Aha. Thank you so much for weighing in! Maybe then, exactly as shown color wise! My only experience with white metal and inexpensive yellow sapphire seemed to drain the stones in my earrings. But they’re a really different shade to this beryl. They’re why I was thinking I needed to lean into the warmth rather than contrast but your thoughts are well taken. Do you have any pics of them?

 

[jewelryj]

First, I love that beryl. Such a golden tone!
FWIW, the two warm stones I've had recently just faded when I put them next to yellow gold, and they showed their yellowy goodness next to white gold. Examples used are a cheap .51 ct. yellow diamond off ebay and the N color CBI I just bought. I prefer yellow gold but neither of these stones did. I think they need the contrast.

Pardon the fog hair! I could weave sweaters from it at the rate my hound sheds!

Here’s my pretty inexpensive yellow sapphire earrings side by side … and it’s the bezel ones that were making me gun shy of the white metal.

 

[jewelryj]

-dog

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

-dog

cat. my hair. Formerly horse hair, I'm there.
I have no photos but I grabbed yellow and white gold jewelry for comparison. Lastly, I put them in my cheap temp rings of each color. Big difference, I see why lovedogs had my diamond set in white gold. Now I get it.

 

[jewelryj]

cat. my hair. Formerly horse hair, I'm there.
I have no photos but I grabbed yellow and white gold jewelry for comparison. Lastly, I put them in my cheap temp rings of each color. Big difference, I see why lovedogs had my diamond set in white gold. Now I get it.

Aww. I had a Kitty for almost 19 years and miss the heck out of her. <3
I need to get some of those cheap temp rings for future decisions.

 

[Niel]

I bought a brooch, though it has to pass eBay authentication, and the % of that happening is low

It passed! Somehow.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

It passed! Somehow.

Show us more. That's a cool piece!

 

[Mreader]

It passed! Somehow.

Cool! Why did you think it would not? Can’t wait to see more.

 

[Niel]

Do

Cool! Why did you think it would not? Can’t wait to see more.

From my experience they don’t pass because eBay is absurd

 

[Ally T]

It’s here! Mr T sneakily phoned the jeweller after we left & asked for the 2.75ctw rather than the 2.5ctw I’d picked. He felt it just had a bit more sparkle presence & wants me to be long term happy, as apparently doesn’t plan to ever buy another one

It’s stunning. I’ve tried it on, just to make sure the length is correct, you understand, but now I can’t get it off! It’s a tricky 2 handed box clasp, so will have to wait for the girls to get home. Completely busted!

Matched F colour, VS1 clarity, 7.25 inches.
Pics don’t do the insane sparkle justice.

 

[mayaINaU]

It’s here! Mr T sneakily phoned the jeweller after we left & asked for the 2.75ctw rather than the 2.5ctw I’d picked. He felt it just had a bit more sparkle presence & wants me to be long term happy, as apparently doesn’t plan to ever buy another one

It’s stunning. I’ve tried it on, just to make sure the length is correct, you understand, but now I can’t get it off! It’s a tricky 2 handed box clasp, so will have to wait for the girls to get home. Completely busted!

Matched F colour, VS1 clarity, 7.25 inches.
Pics don’t do the insane sparkle justice.

That has a nice presence!

 

[mayaINaU]

On my wish list is a 1 carat platinum eternity band. I reached out to IDJ for a quote on Pricescope quality stones.

 

[mayaINaU]

Should I buy this for myself for Christmas or wait until a big birthday next year? It’s so hard to wait. The IDJ quote for platinum 1.00ctw earth mined diamonds, Price scope quality, scalloped shared prong band in size 7 is $1745.00 + $50.00 shipping = $1795.00.
At Costco it’s $1200.

 

[dk168]

It’s here! Mr T sneakily phoned the jeweller after we left & asked for the 2.75ctw rather than the 2.5ctw I’d picked. He felt it just had a bit more sparkle presence & wants me to be long term happy, as apparently doesn’t plan to ever buy another one

It’s stunning. I’ve tried it on, just to make sure the length is correct, you understand, but now I can’t get it off! It’s a tricky 2 handed box clasp, so will have to wait for the girls to get home. Completely busted!

Matched F colour, VS1 clarity, 7.25 inches.
Pics don’t do the insane sparkle justice.

Can't see the clasp, it looks nice on you!

Silly Mr. T in thinking he will not be getting you another one - it may not be another TB, however, I am almost certain there will be future bling purchases!

DK

 

[tomato]

Should I buy this for myself for Christmas or wait until a big birthday next year? It’s so hard to wait. The IDJ quote for platinum 1.00ctw earth mined diamonds, Price scope quality, scalloped shared prong band in size 7 is $1745.00 + $50.00 shipping = $1795.00.
At Costco it’s $1200.

I wouldn’t recommend spending 595 extra dollars that you wouldn’t have to. I’ve been very happy with the quality of Costco diamonds, and the return policy is great.

 

[mayaINaU]

I wouldn’t recommend spending 595 extra dollars that you wouldn’t have to. I’ve been very happy with the quality of Costco diamonds, and the return policy is great.

Just spent a few min outside in different lighting trying to see the difference between my IDJ melee and Costco melee; not sure that I really can!

 

[RMOO]

Should I buy this for myself for Christmas or wait until a big birthday next year? It’s so hard to wait. The IDJ quote for platinum 1.00ctw earth mined diamonds, Price scope quality, scalloped shared prong band in size 7 is $1745.00 + $50.00 shipping = $1795.00.
At Costco it’s $1200.

I have the 1ct eternity band and love it. I will say that the first one I ordered I could see a little warmth to the stones. It bothered me enough that I purchased a second one, and this one was much whiter to my eye. I just then returned the first one, no problem.

 

[elizat]

I purchased these earrings. Definitely not to everyone's taste but I love a big statement earring. 18kt yellow. Lots of texture and domed.

 

[mayaINaU]

I have the 1ct eternity band and love it. I will say that the first one I ordered I could see a little warmth to the stones. It bothered me enough that I purchased a second one, and this one was much whiter to my eye. I just then returned the first one, no problem.

Just ordered it, so I’ll see!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Should I buy this for myself for Christmas or wait until a big birthday next year? It’s so hard to wait. The IDJ quote for platinum 1.00ctw earth mined diamonds, Price scope quality, scalloped shared prong band in size 7 is $1745.00 + $50.00 shipping = $1795.00.
At Costco it’s $1200.

As long as you can afford it, go for it! What would waiting for a birthday do for you? Enjoy it now!

 

[mayaINaU]

As long as you can afford it, go for it! What would waiting for a birthday do for you? Enjoy it now!

The Costco one is on its way to me now. I can always get the IDJ one if this one isn’t what I’m looking for!

 

[luckygreen317]

Should I buy this for myself for Christmas or wait until a big birthday next year? It’s so hard to wait. The IDJ quote for platinum 1.00ctw earth mined diamonds, Price scope quality, scalloped shared prong band in size 7 is $1745.00 + $50.00 shipping = $1795.00.
At Costco it’s $1200.

I would recommend Costco. My brother bought my sister-in-law the eternity band last year. It is a nice quality ring with very white, sparkly diamonds.

 

[canuk-gal]

It’s here! Mr T sneakily phoned the jeweller after we left & asked for the 2.75ctw rather than the 2.5ctw I’d picked. He felt it just had a bit more sparkle presence & wants me to be long term happy, as apparently doesn’t plan to ever buy another one

It’s stunning. I’ve tried it on, just to make sure the length is correct, you understand, but now I can’t get it off! It’s a tricky 2 handed box clasp, so will have to wait for the girls to get home. Completely busted!

Matched F colour, VS1 clarity, 7.25 inches.
Pics don’t do the insane sparkle justice.

FABU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a lovely DH you have!

 

[tomato]

A ruby band I’ve been eyeing went on sale $150 off, so I ordered it. lol The store has 12% off today (code: BLACKFRIDAY):

Shop at Estate Diamond Jewelry

Estate Diamond Jewelry curates the finest collection of jewelry and vintage engagement rings. Learn more and shop now!

www.estatediamondjewelry.com

 

[Lookinagain]

A ruby band I’ve been eyeing went on sale $150 off, so I ordered it. lol The store has 12% off today (code: BLACKFRIDAY):

Shop at Estate Diamond Jewelry

Estate Diamond Jewelry curates the finest collection of jewelry and vintage engagement rings. Learn more and shop now!

www.estatediamondjewelry.com

That is very pretty!

 

[seaurchin]

Just ordered this from JTV. I am on a quest to have the "rainbow" of gems and still need purple, red and yellow. This will of course be the purple, if it's nice (not too dark) in person. I thought the price looked pretty good which is important since I am back here in jewelry jail again.

ETA: It is all Autumn in New England's fault, due to this thread that she started:

Let's play a game... rainbow gems.

Hello friends! I was thinking this may be a fun way for members to show off their gems (and CS jewelry). We each post a loose stone or jewelry piece in order of the colors of the rainbow. So it would be red first, then orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and let's add pink at the end for...

www.pricescope.com

Mahenge Purple Garnet 11.0x8.3mm Oval 3.85ct​

$385.00

Here it is. It's very dark but lights up nicely. And I liked the price. I do like it but am not sure if the color is typical, or better than or less than typical (considering that it was $400). Wondering if I should keep it or try again, and get a larger one. Also, it says "Mahenge" and I wonder if that differs from purple rhodolite. In other words, does anyone with more experience with purple garnets have any thoughts?