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

[newtojewels]

You have a new fan.
So, my kid happened to see your new ring yesterday(because I admit to stalking it, just a bit) Normally she takes little interest, but she has made plain that a ring in this style is the first piece of real jewelry I am to buy for her as a future college grad gift. She also said, "I'll gladly take that one, if she's willing."

*that's five years from now, just saying...

Message me again when she's closer to graduating! Maybe I'll want an upgrade! But she should get one in her college colors -- how fun would that be?

I'm so glad this ring is PS-approved. Like I said before, it was my first purchase that wasn't preloved from a PS member or purchased with hand-holding. Stressful for a newbie!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Message me again when she's closer to graduating! Maybe I'll want an upgrade! But she should get one in her college colors -- how fun would that be?

I'm so glad this ring is PS-approved. Like I said before, it was my first purchase that wasn't preloved from a PS member or purchased with hand-holding. Stressful for a newbie!

Well, depending on if she stays close to home or not, it would be a choice of light/dark blue, red or black, all paired with white.
So, yoooooou're iiin trooooubleeeee

 

[mrs-b]

Oh, @mrs-b, you are so kind! I just took another video at my desk for you This is my first time seeing single cut diamonds and they have a lot more fire in the sun than my full cut melee. The spinels are not this dark in real life but we all know that taking good photos and videos of jewelry isn't easy!

I'm so looking forward to seeing your projects in progress. The studs especially! I love the shapes you've chosen.

https://imgur.com/rzceaqa

This is stunning. It's *exactly* the sort of ring I love. And it looks beautiful on you. Thank you for the extra video - made my evening!

 

[Eli22]

I am setting this emerald in a 3-stone ring with side OECs.

Having a hard time deciding between 3.7mm and 4.5mm sides (I know, I know, not much of a difference ) - do you guys think one version looks more balanced/has better proportions vs the other?


3.7mm


4.5mm


(The final gallery design does not have swirls)

 

[RMOO]

I am setting this emerald in a 3-stone ring with side OECs.

Having a hard time deciding between 3.7mm and 4.5mm sides (I know, I know, not much of a difference ) - do you guys think one version looks more balanced/has better proportions vs the other?


3.7mm


4.5mm


(The final gallery design does not have swirls)

Gut reaction is that I like the larger sides.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Gut reaction is that I like the larger sides.

Agreed.

 

[Eli22]

Gut reaction is that I like the larger sides.

Agreed.

Thank you @RMOO & @Ibrakeforpossums !

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Bodyguards for that fabulous emerald.

 

[lulu_ma]

I am setting this emerald in a 3-stone ring with side OECs.

Having a hard time deciding between 3.7mm and 4.5mm sides (I know, I know, not much of a difference ) - do you guys think one version looks more balanced/has better proportions vs the other?


3.7mm


4.5mm


(The final gallery design does not have swirls)

Big

 

[Dreamer_D]

Bigger!! Love the look when all three stones have about the same dimension N-S, it is very classic to the era you are evoking.

 

[Eli22]

Big

Haha thanks for the input

Bigger!! Love the look when all three stones have about the same dimension N-S, it is very classic to the era you are evoking.

Thank you @Dreamer_D - glad to know the dimensions look proper!

 

[tyty333]

I must be the only one but I like the smaller stones...they let the center stand out! Oh well, I'm always the odd one!

 

[maryjane04]

I must be the only one but I like the smaller stones...they let the center stand out! Oh well, I'm always the odd one!

I prefer the smaller ones too. We can be the odd ones out haha

 

[Dreamer_D]

I prefer the smaller ones too. We can be the odd ones out haha

I am revoking both your PS membership cards

 

[mrs-b]

I am setting this emerald in a 3-stone ring with side OECs.

Having a hard time deciding between 3.7mm and 4.5mm sides (I know, I know, not much of a difference ) - do you guys think one version looks more balanced/has better proportions vs the other?


3.7mm


4.5mm


(The final gallery design does not have swirls)

@Eli22 - firstly - bigger, definitely!

And secondly - where is everyone getting all these gorgeous emeralds from?

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I am revoking both your PS membership cards

Smaller, here! ((dramatic flourishes)) Melt it down and add it to the others

 

[Eli22]

I must be the only one but I like the smaller stones...they let the center stand out! Oh well, I'm always the odd one!

I prefer the smaller ones too. We can be the odd ones out haha

Ty & MaryJane - I was actually more drawn to the smaller sides initially!!

I am revoking both your PS membership cards

Uhoh (hides from Dreamer_D)

@Eli22 - firstly - bigger, definitely!

And secondly - where is everyone getting all these gorgeous emeralds from?

I knew I could count on PS friends to enable…er…encourage me! I got this one from JR!

Smaller, here! ((dramatic flourishes)) Melt it down and add it to the others

 

[CMN]

I am setting this emerald in a 3-stone ring with side OECs.

Having a hard time deciding between 3.7mm and 4.5mm sides (I know, I know, not much of a difference ) - do you guys think one version looks more balanced/has better proportions vs the other?


3.7mm


4.5mm


(The final gallery design does not have swirls)

I see that the emerald is proposed to be set east-west. Are you going for more of a “band” style? If so I would choose the larger diamonds.

 

[Eli22]

I see that the emerald is proposed to be set east-west. Are you going for more of a “band” style? If so I would choose the larger diamonds.

Good point! I do like more of a band look visually, so will go with the bigger sides.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I just snapped up a fourth OEC for my anniversary five stone!

I was waffling about what sizes to go with for the band. But I kind of knew it would likely be determined by whatever the next diamond looked like that I managed to find that fit my parameters lol! Sure enough, tonight one of the great scrap sellers I follow on eBay posted a .54ct K VS2 diamond with a GIA report for a great price and it looked like a decent match for my (uncerted) suite. So I grabbed it! This means my ring will be all 5mm stones. Super nervous and excited to see if it works!

 

[mrs-b]

Just put a lovely 2.02ct G SI1 round brilliant on hold with BN. I've wanted a mid size soli for a while now, and I have a diamond I can trade up from BN. Here's a shot of the GIA cert.


And here's a real life shot of its face.



I'd like to put it into *this* setting. @Kim N - was this yours? And, if so, are you ok with me copying? If not, I won't. (But - ooooooh, I love this setting, and always have!!)



@bling_dream19 - just sharing this joy with you!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Just put a lovely 2.02ct G SI1 round brilliant on hold with BN. I've wanted a mid size soli for a while now, and I have a diamond I can trade up from BN. Here's a shot of the GIA cert.


And here's a real life shot of its face.

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I'd like to put it into *this* setting. @Kim N - was this yours? And, if so, are you ok with me copying? If not, I won't. (But - ooooooh, I love this setting, and always have!!)



@bling_dream19 - just sharing this joy with you!

Love the specs on this diamond. Will be such a chunky flash! What size is the one you are trading? How does value work for the BN trade?

 

[mrs-b]

Love the specs on this diamond. Will be such a chunky flash! What size is the one you are trading? How does value work for the BN trade?

Hi @Dreamer_D

The one I'm trading up is a .96 F SI1 Astor Ideal that I bought 6 years ago. It's been in earrings but, other than that, has remained largely unset. You have to trade up by 100%+ of original purchase price, which this obviously is, and now is SUCH a great time to buy diamonds, I'm getting everything I want right now, if and as I can afford it. I bought the .96 when diamonds were quite expensive, so the trade-off is running in my favor on this; the difference overall being roughly 9k.

And thank you for your kind words on the 2.02. I'm *very* happy with those stats and think this will be a terrific ring!

 

[newtojewels]

Hi @Dreamer_D

The one I'm trading up is a .96 F SI1 Astor Ideal that I bought 6 years ago. It's been in earrings but, other than that, has remained largely unset. You have to trade up by 100%+ of original purchase price, which this obviously is, and now is SUCH a great time to buy diamonds, I'm getting everything I want right now, if and as I can afford it. I bought the .96 when diamonds were quite expensive, so the trade-off is running in my favor on this; the difference overall being roughly 9k.

And thank you for your kind words on the 2.02. I'm *very* happy with those stats and think this will be a terrific ring!

Wow, what a great trade up for the price! It'll be stunning!

 

[Kim N]

Just put a lovely 2.02ct G SI1 round brilliant on hold with BN. I've wanted a mid size soli for a while now, and I have a diamond I can trade up from BN. Here's a shot of the GIA cert.


And here's a real life shot of its face.

View attachment 970964

I'd like to put it into *this* setting. @Kim N - was this yours? And, if so, are you ok with me copying? If not, I won't. (But - ooooooh, I love this setting, and always have!!)



@bling_dream19 - just sharing this joy with you!

Hi mrs-b! Yes, that was mine. I don't mind at all—your diamond is going to look beautiful in that setting! I still miss it, so please share lots of photos once it's done!

 

[bling_dream19]

Gorgeous diamond @mrs-b I'm super excited for you!!! I love that setting too. This will be a beautiful ring! And great timing on prices, that's always a good thing

 

[empliau]

Since the budget for my upcoming birthday does not, alas, stretch to my Buccellati obsession, I'm thinking of these - I'm a huge lover of gingko (except the smell of the fruit). Thoughts?

 

[newtojewels]

Since the budget for my upcoming birthday does not, alas, stretch to my Buccellati obsession, I'm thinking of these - I'm a huge lover of gingko (except the smell of the fruit). Thoughts?

They look pretty dainty, which may or may not be your taste! Have you tried them on? I think the engraving and the shape are both really pretty, it doesn't have that unrealistic look that some gingko jewelry does.

Here's a similar pair for comparison. I haven't purchased from this seller, I just did a quick search for gingko earrings and found these. https://www.etsy.com/listing/587554245/18k-yellow-gold-ginkgo-earring-made-in

 

[springerspaniel]

Since the budget for my upcoming birthday does not, alas, stretch to my Buccellati obsession, I'm thinking of these - I'm a huge lover of gingko (except the smell of the fruit). Thoughts?

These are sweet @empliau! I have a pair that I seldom wear, but I also love gingkos. We planted 2 in our yard.

 

[Dreamer_D]

@mrs-b I agree this is a great time to buy natural diamonds! Prices have dropped so much. I only buy on the secondary market, but even there I am seeing prices similar to nearly 12 years ago! Which is wild given inflation in that same period.