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

[maita13]

I keep telling myself that but I’m pretty sure Sako is rolling his eyes every time he wakes up to about 10 thousand messages from me. Patience is not my virtue! Haha! Poor guy!

You and me both, @Spring Day!! I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with Sako most recently. And I can attest to the guy’s patience. I bombard him with messages pre-, during and post-sale .
Yet he responds to my questions immediately and respectfully, though I do see the fun side of him.

I can’t wait to see your completed ring, SD! From the looks of it, it’s going to be a stunner .

 

[Lilith112]

Already posted about this in the CS forum, but my padparadscha ring's been completed! The sapphire is 2.21ct, unheated, Sri Lankan origin; setting is matte rose gold and inspired by McTeigue's Flora design:

Indoor pictures:


Outdoor pictures:

 

[fiona00004]

Already posted about this in the CS forum, but my padparadscha ring's been completed! The sapphire is 2.21ct, unheated, Sri Lankan origin; setting is matte rose gold and inspired by McTeigue's Flora design:

Indoor pictures:


Outdoor pictures:

Sooooo pretty!

 

[Spring Day]

You and me both, @Spring Day!! I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with Sako most recently. And I can attest to the guy’s patience. I bombard him with messages pre-, during and post-sale .
Yet he responds to my questions immediately and respectfully, though I do see the fun side of him.

I can’t wait to see your completed ring, SD! From the looks of it, it’s going to be a stunner .

Yea! He’s a fun guy isn’t he? Easy to talk to and has a great sense of humor! Now, you’ve gotta tell me what you’ve been up to with him!

 

[Musia]

Already posted about this in the CS forum, but my padparadscha ring's been completed! The sapphire is 2.21ct, unheated, Sri Lankan origin; setting is matte rose gold and inspired by McTeigue's Flora design:

Indoor pictures:


Outdoor pictures:

Amazing, beautiful, outstanding combination of a great stone and a masterfully created setting. Love the color of the gold too!

 

[mrs-b]

Prongs for days! Sako is in the process of setting today. And it looks like I might be getting my ring a couple days early if all works out. Fingers crossed on Tuesday!

That is STUNNING!

 

[Cerulean]

Already posted about this in the CS forum, but my padparadscha ring's been completed! The sapphire is 2.21ct, unheated, Sri Lankan origin; setting is matte rose gold and inspired by McTeigue's Flora design:

Indoor pictures:


Outdoor pictures:

OMG it turned out so great!!!

 

[caf]

My new to me 3.4 TCW eternity band in 18k white gold. I’ll take more photos tomorrow but I’ve never seen as sparkly and white diamonds. Size 5.75. Sorry about my dry Colorado hands.

 

[Begonia]

Already posted about this in the CS forum, but my padparadscha ring's been completed! The sapphire is 2.21ct, unheated, Sri Lankan origin; setting is matte rose gold and inspired by McTeigue's Flora design:

Indoor pictures:


Outdoor pictures:

Beautiful ring and stone!!

 

[maita13]

Yea! He’s a fun guy isn’t he? Easy to talk to and has a great sense of humor! Now, you’ve gotta tell me what you’ve been up to with him!

Yep, he definitely is! I just purchased a stone from him. I haven’t decided how to set her yet but am thinking of other projects I’d like Sako to do. Tuesday is just a few days away- be sure to post as many pics and vids as you can, please !

 

[LemonMoonLex]

Already posted about this in the CS forum, but my padparadscha ring's been completed! The sapphire is 2.21ct, unheated, Sri Lankan origin; setting is matte rose gold and inspired by McTeigue's Flora design:

Indoor pictures:


Outdoor pictures:

This is the ideal pad shade in my humble opinion. What a perfect setting for a perfect stone! Stunning all around!! I'm so in love

& Not to be too abrasive, but for god sakes please take some better close ups of your stunning ring woman!!! It deserves some good upclose shots!

 

[joelly]

Getting this possibly next month.

 

[LemonMoonLex]

Getting this possibly next month.

Ooh these with a brunette haired updo would look amazing! (Lol crossing my fingers you have dark hair!) With a few messy pieces falling out and a black dress or simple black top and jeans with black strappy heels!

 

[joelly]

Ooh these with a brunette haired updo would look amazing! (Lol crossing my fingers you have dark hair!) With a few messy pieces falling out and a black dress or simple black top and jeans with black strappy heels!

I do have a dark brown hair I have fallen head over heel on rose cut diamonds lately

But seriously I am planning to wear this while doing chores and working from home.

 

[LemonMoonLex]

I do have a dark brown hair I have fallen head over heel on rose cut diamonds lately

But seriously I am planning to wear this while doing chores and working from home.

Woot woot for brunettes!! (I say this with red hair lol)
And hey....the messy updo still works for chores! Haha

 

[dk168]

I am planning to have my ring with an Asscher cut natural blue Topaz and step cut white Topaz traps sides from Doug Menadue remade.

The main stone is big and deep, and the gallery of the ring is too plain and boring for my liking.

Planning to add a line of diamonds across the 3 largest sections of the gallery, and a small round diamond in the centre of the largest section in the middle.

No scroll type details as I do not believe they will go well with the cuts of the stones.

Inspiration drawing that I sent to the bench attached. Hopefully, they will be able to do something similar.



DK

 

[joelly]

Woot woot for brunettes!! (I say this with red hair lol)
And hey....the messy updo still works for chores! Haha

Yeah you’re right I just realized

 

[joelly]

I am planning to have my ring with an Asscher cut natural blue Topaz and step cut white Topaz traps sides from Doug Menadue remade.

The main stone is big and deep, and the gallery of the ring is too plain and boring for my liking.

Planning to add a line of diamonds across the 3 largest sections of the gallery, and a small round diamond in the centre of the largest section in the middle.

No scroll type details as I do not believe they will go well with the cuts of the stones.

Inspiration drawing that I sent to the bench attached. Hopefully, they will be able to do something similar.



DK

Wow this one is going to be gorgeous!!!!

 

[Lilith112]

Sooooo pretty!

Thank you!

Amazing, beautiful, outstanding combination of a great stone and a masterfully created setting. Love the color of the gold too!

I was a bit afraid the rose gold would be too pinky, but it came out to the right shade of peachiness!

OMG it turned out so great!!!

I'm very happy with how it turned out! The overall look is so delicate and romantic feeling :3

Beautiful ring and stone!!

Thank you!

This is the ideal pad shade in my humble opinion. What a perfect setting for a perfect stone! Stunning all around!! I'm so in love

& Not to be too abrasive, but for god sakes please take some better close ups of your stunning ring woman!!! It deserves some good upclose shots!

I'm very honored you think that! And yes, I'll definitely continue to take pictures of it; I love this ring so much!

 

[elizat]

I just bought *this*:

Round Natural Blue Sapphire Modified "Roulette" Cut | 1.06cts - Gemfix

Royal Blue Natural Sapphire Round Modified Brilliant Cut 1 carat

gemfix.com

Super color!

 

[elizat]

I am glad folks are using Sako for work. He is excellent.

I have multiple projects with him, past and ongoing. I enjoy working with him.

 

[mrs-b]

I just bought *this*:

Round Natural Blue Sapphire Modified "Roulette" Cut | 1.06cts - Gemfix

Royal Blue Natural Sapphire Round Modified Brilliant Cut 1 carat

gemfix.com

I'm going to remake the one on the left with a sapphire center - also, the sapphire will be larger than the diamond it currently has, so it has more presence:



Will have diamond sides, as per the original. Am also doing a curved sapphire and diamond band to go with it. I really wanted spectacular color for this project, as it's small. I LOVE this type of blue and am thinking it will work well in a bezel/flush setting.

 

[CSpan]

You and me both, @Spring Day!! I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with Sako most recently. And I can attest to the guy’s patience. I bombard him with messages pre-, during and post-sale .
Yet he responds to my questions immediately and respectfully, though I do see the fun side of him.

I can’t wait to see your completed ring, SD! From the looks of it, it’s going to be a stunner .

How are you communicating with him? Email or IG? I have had a project since January and I feel like on IG so much gets forgotten or missed. I know he gets a billion messages a day so of course stuff gets pushed down.

 

[elizat]

How are you communicating with him? Email or IG? I have had a project since January and I feel like on IG so much gets forgotten or missed. I know he gets a billion messages a day so of course stuff gets pushed down.

Ask him to have a call. He'll do it.

 

[Spring Day]

How are you communicating with him? Email or IG? I have had a project since January and I feel like on IG so much gets forgotten or missed. I know he gets a billion messages a day so of course stuff gets pushed down.

I’ve always messaged him on IG from day one and it’s always been smooth sailing.

 

[Dandi]

I just bought *this*:

Round Natural Blue Sapphire Modified "Roulette" Cut | 1.06cts - Gemfix

Royal Blue Natural Sapphire Round Modified Brilliant Cut 1 carat

gemfix.com

I'm going to remake the one on the left with a sapphire center - also, the sapphire will be larger than the diamond it currently has, so it has more presence:



Will have diamond sides, as per the original. Am also doing a curved sapphire and diamond band to go with it. I really wanted spectacular color for this project, as it's small. I LOVE this type of blue and am thinking it will work well in a bezel/flush setting.

That blue!!!

 

[maita13]

How are you communicating with him? Email or IG? I have had a project since January and I feel like on IG so much gets forgotten or missed. I know he gets a billion messages a day so of course stuff gets pushed down.

IG as well, even at odd hours.

 

[mrs-b]

I've been trying to get in contact with Josh Rioux from RIoux Rocks. Zero success. Anyone had any success in making contact with him?

 

[joelly]

That blue!!!

My reaction exactly!!!!!

 

[Spring Day]

Ummmm, you guys.... He just sent me pics of the finished ring...