Your Top 10 Pieces 2021 Version

[bling_dream19]

@Rfisher, @elle_71125, @bling_dream19 - can you join this thread, please? I LOVE seeing a bunch of your pieces in one big hit!

I absolutely will - just need a little time

 

[mrs-b]

All stunning and the locket is so beautiful. I am sorry for your loss!

Thanks so much, @Mreader. <3. The thing is, tho - it's not a locket. It's solid. It's big, and it weighs a ton. When my darling dog died, I took all my favorite pieces of 18kt yellow gold jewelry and had them melted down to make this one pendant. The chain is half of an antique muff chain, gifted to me by my best friend (it used to belong to her beloved, deceased mother, and my friend has the other half), and together with the pendant, this piece weighs a whole bunch. I love it being so heavy, because I always know it's there and it makes me feel as tho he's close by. The heart is 1.25" x 1.25", and is at least .25" thick. Precious beyond words.

 

[Mreader]

Thanks so much, @Mreader. <3. The thing is, tho - it's not a locket. It's solid. It's big, and it weighs a ton. When my darling dog died, I took all my favorite pieces of 18kt yellow gold jewelry and had them melted down to make this one pendant. The chain is half of an antique muff chain, gifted to me by my best friend (it used to belong to her beloved, deceased mother, and my friend has the other half), and together with the pendant, this piece weighs a whole bunch. I love it being so heavy, because I always know it's there and it makes me feel as tho he's close by. The heart is 1.25" x 1.25", and is at least .25" thick. Precious beyond words.

Wow! That’s amazing! I love yellow gold pieces and it’s nice to have something heavy and solid - especially when things being sold now are so flimsy!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

OK sorry I missed this thread @dk168 and I am back home and ready to share here.
I guess this could be called my top 10 but honestly it's just the top 10 right now. LOL

1. My Cartier Black Opal




2. My 4.93 OEC, Bubbalah.



3. My 4.5 (uh oh I am guessing the weight...lol I don't remember) ctw OEC studs
Mary Ann and Ginger

With Bubbalah



On my ears



4. My antique sapphire OEC diamond dangle earrings



5. My antique sapphire aquamarine diamond pendant



6. and 7. My Cartier and Rolex Watches



8. My antique diamond bangle bracelet



9. My ruby necklace



Bonus wearing my ruby and diamond antique drop earrings here with the necklace. I usually don't match but this day I was.


10. My Lang antique pear earrings



Oops I have a few more, can I get extra credit

11. My chunky monkey antique OEC drop earrings.



and lastly (well not really but OK I will stop after this one)
12. my antique rose gold drop earrings. I adore these.




And Ms @dk168 where are your photos please?
Please always remember...

you better lock some of that up when i come to visit
im not a red girl but you rock red !
( i dont say this often) those rubies are glorious

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I'm going to do my top 10 here - then whittle down to five for @missy's thread!

Above all others - obviously:



And then.....



And of course -



Followed by this for sheer sentiment....



And -



Then, in some iteration every day....



And these:



Surprisingly, these:



And because I wear them almost every day and they're the best thing I've ever had made....



I always wear these together, so I'm counting them as one!



But perhaps most precious of all, commemorating the love of my life:

the lovelly Mrs-B
just perfect

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

my pretties what to be invited to the party but im gonna make them wait a few pages so they dont feel like the poor relations who shop at the mall
maybe i can compensate with fabulous photos.....


who am i kidding ?

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Here’s my 10 *cough* 11 *cough*


In order by finger, not preferenc:
1. Paraiba tourmaline with pink spinel halo.
2. Rubellite in VC Emilya.
3. Pink spinel in a halo.
4. Clover (AVC in an emerald halo) from the wonderful David Klass.
5. Paraiba 3 stone ring.
6. Merelani mint garnet (hates to be in photos but looks awesome irl).
7. Yellow sapphire in a @mrs-b Gloria Floria design.
8. Big Blue (tourmaline in a floral halo).
9. Paraiba tourmaline double halo.
10. Tsavorite in a halo
11. Paraiba & pink spinel in a Lily ring from Cecile Raley Designs.

That Paraiba ring on your index had me involuntarily drool on my shirt. What a collection and WHAT A RING! Absolutely the pinnacle of your collection imo - that colour!!!

 

[LilAlex]

These are absolutely amazing!

Ten, though?? I know we'd have a lot of filler toward the end

 

[missy]

you better lock some of that up when i come to visit
im not a red girl but you rock red !
( i dont say this often) those rubies are glorious

Looking forward to it! And I will take it all out so we can play.

 

[Rfisher]

My current favorite 10 are amazingly all ones gotten post joining PS

 

[Mreader]

@Rfisher LOVE those! That heart cab - yum!

 

[Rfisher]

@Rfisher LOVE those! That heart cab - yum!

Thank you!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Looking forward to it! And I will take it all out so we can play.

thank you Missy
im going to do it
i mean show my top 10
and i do hope to get to NYC/ NJ one day
something very sad has happened, Melanie has passed (yesterday) so it might be a nice distraction if Gary has a nanna nap this afternoon, to play with my top 10

 

[bling_dream19]

thank you Missy
im going to do it
i mean show my top 10
and i do hope to get to NYC/ NJ one day
something very sad has happened, Melanie has passed (yesterday) so it might be a nice distraction if Gary has a nanna nap this afternoon, to play with my top 10

I'm so sorry @Daisys and Diamonds for Melanie's passing. I'm sorry for your family's loss.

 

[bling_dream19]

Ok folks I'm thrilled to join this thread and am so grateful for every piece. I never dreamed I'd have this collection. As you'll see, none of this would be possible without PS.
May I start with my wedding set..BG 1.17 G VS2 in custom Dream wedding set
Next we have my honeymoon ring! A pink spinel custom cut by Jeff White and set my David Klass.
My Leon eternity from the one and only @mrs-b
My WF 7.8 carat diamond tennis bracelet, set in platinum from the lovely @m-2-b

My platinum pear pendant set by DK and the pear was from the lovely @mrs-b and she helped so much with the design too!
And next we have my 1.16 L OEC set in a VC Emilya! The diamond is from the lovely @Spring Day and the setting is preloved. I have really fallen in love with this ring. The diamond is such a beauty and I love the halo and the ease of wearing one ring.

And now we have my 3 stone AVC OP! I got the stone from @marymm and she found the sides too! The center is 1.5 and sides are .4 ct each set in a trellis by DK with tiny heart prongs the sparkle on this is breathtaking!

And next we have a gorgeous blue zircon by Jeff White set in a halo by DK! The lovely @CHRISTY-DANIELLE passed along this gorgeous zircon to me. And I have to share the matching zircon studs! @peppermintpatty had these fabulous blue zircons and I had them set in 3 prong martini's to wear with BG hearts jackets.

And here is my 2 carat G heart pendant from Costco that I just adore!


And last but not least, my diamond studs! They are .63 F VSI WF diamonds. They were the sides to @mrs-b 3 stone! It feels so luxurious to wear these studs. The setting by DK complements by ering and I just love the F VS1.


Thanks for letting me share It is a treat to see everyone's beauties

 

[mrs-b]

Ok folks I'm thrilled to join this thread and am so grateful for every piece. I never dreamed I'd have this collection. As you'll see, none of this would be possible without PS.
May I start with my wedding set..BG 1.17 G VS2 in custom Dream wedding set
Next we have my honeymoon ring! A pink spinel custom cut by Jeff White and set my David Klass.
My Leon eternity from the one and only @mrs-b
My WF 7.8 carat diamond tennis bracelet, set in platinum from the lovely @m-2-b

My platinum pear pendant set by DK and the pear was from the lovely @mrs-b and she helped so much with the design too!
And next we have my 1.16 L OEC set in a VC Emilya! The diamond is from the lovely @Spring Day and the setting is preloved. I have really fallen in love with this ring. The diamond is such a beauty and I love the halo and the ease of wearing one ring.

And now we have my 3 stone AVC OP! I got the stone from @marymm and she found the sides too! The center is 1.5 and sides are .4 ct each set in a trellis by DK with tiny heart prongs the sparkle on this is breathtaking!

And next we have a gorgeous blue zircon by Jeff White set in a halo by DK! The lovely @CHRISTY-DANIELLE passed along this gorgeous zircon to me. And I have to share the matching zircon studs! @peppermintpatty had these fabulous blue zircons and I had them set in 3 prong martini's to wear with BG hearts jackets.

And here is my 2 carat G heart pendant from Costco that I just adore!


And last but not least, my diamond studs! They are .63 F VSI WF diamonds. They were the sides to @mrs-b 3 stone! It feels so luxurious to wear these studs. The setting by DK complements by ering and I just love the F VS1.


Thanks for letting me share It is a treat to see everyone's beauties

I love your collection SO MUCH, @bling_dream19! Every single piece is something I'd be proud to own! But, of all the gorgeous pieces, I honestly think your honeymoon ring is my favorite! What a gorgeous, gorgeous design! And next to that - that PENDANT! Came out better than I could have imagined!

Your collection just goes from strength to strength. BEAUTIFUL!

 

[bling_dream19]

I love your collection SO MUCH, @bling_dream19! Every single piece is something I'd be proud to own! But, of all the gorgeous pieces, I honestly think your honeymoon ring is my favorite! What a gorgeous, gorgeous design! And next to that - that PENDANT! Came out better than I could have imagined!

Your collection just goes from strength to strength. BEAUTIFUL!

Thank you soo much @mrs-b I have to agree that those are probably my 2 favorite pieces! The pink is just always pink and all the credit goes to DK for that exquisite design. I just love it. I've really fallen in love with the pear. It just feels like me and I love that you suggested platinum because I like the weight and I just love the sparkle! I could have never picked a pear that beautiful. I have a ton of heart pendants, giggling, and this pear makes me feel glamorous and sophisticated!
Your collection is simply stunning! I am in awe of Beloved.

 

[mrs-b]

Thank you soo much @mrs-b I have to agree that those are probably my 2 favorite pieces! The pink is just always pink and all the credit goes to DK for that exquisite design. I just love it. I've really fallen in love with the pear. It just feels like me and I love that you suggested platinum because I like the weight and I just love the sparkle! I could have never picked a pear that beautiful. I have a ton of heart pendants, giggling, and this pear makes me feel glamorous and sophisticated!
Your collection is simply stunning! I am in awe of Beloved.

Hugs to you, Almost-Ring-Twin!! If we ever get together, we need to post some side-by-side hand shots of our twin rings!!

 

[meely]

Thank you soo much @mrs-b I have to agree that those are probably my 2 favorite pieces! The pink is just always pink and all the credit goes to DK for that exquisite design. I just love it. I've really fallen in love with the pear. It just feels like me and I love that you suggested platinum because I like the weight and I just love the sparkle! I could have never picked a pear that beautiful. I have a ton of heart pendants, giggling, and this pear makes me feel glamorous and sophisticated!
Your collection is simply stunning! I am in awe of Beloved.

I love your pink honeymoon ring too I think although the shape is different the design is actually based on my engagement ring design!

 

[meely]

My top ten - I’ve based this on what I’ve worn as well as loved the most
1. Antique Cushion diamond in a Victorian inspired design by DK new this year thanks to hubby
2. Matt Gold milgrain wedding band a newish purchase and Diamond eternity I wasn’t patient enough to wait for a vintage one so got this made in lower colour diamonds to compliment my cushion.
3. Mid century floral earrings another new purchase they are so pretty!
4. My green marble vintage - 15ct emerald late 50s/early 60s
5. Sapphire wreath ring - DK copy of an art Nouveau piece. Go to not being too ostentatious piece.
6. Victorian anchor, yes it’s silver but it’s massive and gorgeous and nautical!
7. Little heart pendant nothing ‘special’ but my Dad got me this years ago and I feel massively sentimental about it for some reason, anyway it’s been on my neck so much this year.
8. Little Victorian swallow brooch. So pretty I keep staring at it, need to get it attached to a necklace!
9. Victorian watch chain, I almost sold this earlier this year only to have to make a nighttime dash to retrieve it from the hands of thieves. Husband says I’m not allowed to sell it now and I’m kind of fond tbh.
10. Gold star bangle simple, solid and easy to wear

 

[bling_dream19]

I love your pink honeymoon ring too I think although the shape is different the design is actually based on my engagement ring design!

Thank you so much! I adore all of your pieces, especially that blue sapphire and heart pendant! Well, the long story is that we bought a $100 pink sapphire in the diamond district on our honeymoon and I sent it off to Klass to see if he could set it. He said he had this setting sitting around, and that he made this for someone and it didn't suit them and would I like it. When I received the ring I was ecstatic! I soon realized the stone didn't live up to the setting and had JW custom cut the spinel to fit the setting. I adore the ring and I love yours too!

 

[meely]

Thank you so much! I adore all of your pieces, especially that blue sapphire and heart pendant! Well, the long story is that we bought a $100 pink sapphire in the diamond district on our honeymoon and I sent it off to Klass to see if he could set it. He said he had this setting sitting around, and that he made this for someone and it didn't suit them and would I like it. When I received the ring I was ecstatic! I soon realized the stone didn't live up to the setting and had JW custom cut the spinel to fit the setting. I adore the ring and I love yours too!

Lol so what did you do with the honeymoon sapphire?! Love the ring it’s gorgeous, the setting is perfect with a coloured stone it was intended as a modern version of a Belle Époque blue sapphire ring!

 

[bling_dream19]

Lol so what did you do with the honeymoon sapphire?! Love the ring it’s gorgeous, the setting is perfect with a coloured stone it was intended as a modern version of a Belle Époque blue sapphire ring!

The original loose sapphire is tucked away! Hmm not sure what I'll do with it. That ring is absolutely stunning!

 

[peppermintpatty]

Thank you so much! I adore all of your pieces, especially that blue sapphire and heart pendant! Well, the long story is that we bought a $100 pink sapphire in the diamond district on our honeymoon and I sent it off to Klass to see if he could set it. He said he had this setting sitting around, and that he made this for someone and it didn't suit them and would I like it. When I received the ring I was ecstatic! I soon realized the stone didn't live up to the setting and had JW custom cut the spinel to fit the setting. I adore the ring and I love yours too!

I love your collection and your honeymoon ring is one of my favorites! That spinel, gorgeous color! So DK already had the setting made and offered to sell it to you? Is that right? I find it so confusing... Does that mean DK can sell a ring that resembles a different ring he already made? That he has the rights to the design? Do you know the answer to this question?
I know no one every wants to step on anyone's toes, but it is rather confusing!
Anyway, gorgeous collection with lots of classic pieces and some beautiful color thrown in!

 

[peppermintpatty]

My top ten - I’ve based this on what I’ve worn as well as loved the most
1. Antique Cushion diamond in a Victorian inspired design by DK new this year thanks to hubby
2. Matt Gold milgrain wedding band a newish purchase and Diamond eternity I wasn’t patient enough to wait for a vintage one so got this made in lower colour diamonds to compliment my cushion.
3. Mid century floral earrings another new purchase they are so pretty!
4. My green marble vintage - 15ct emerald late 50s/early 60s
5. Sapphire wreath ring - DK copy of an art Nouveau piece. Go to not being too ostentatious piece.
6. Victorian anchor, yes it’s silver but it’s massive and gorgeous and nautical!
7. Little heart pendant nothing ‘special’ but my Dad got me this years ago and I feel massively sentimental about it for some reason, anyway it’s been on my neck so much this year.
8. Little Victorian swallow brooch. So pretty I keep staring at it, need to get it attached to a necklace!
9. Victorian watch chain, I almost sold this earlier this year only to have to make a nighttime dash to retrieve it from the hands of thieves. Husband says I’m not allowed to sell it now and I’m kind of fond tbh.
10. Gold star bangle simple, solid and easy to wear

I adore your wedding band. I love a gold wedding band with milgrain- yours is perfection. Is it 18k? It just looks so lush and rich!
The floral earrings are exquisite. So lovely.
The sapphire wreath ring- that sapphire makes me weak in the knees. That is the reason every girl needs a beautiful gemstone piece in her collection!

My favorite piece, your heart pendant from your Dad. Brings tears to my eyes. There is nothing like a gift from your dad. To have it be such a sentimental gift. That is something money can't buy. He must love his daughter very much. A piece you will treasure your whole life.

 

[elle_71125]

That Paraiba ring on your index had me involuntarily drool on my shirt. What a collection and WHAT A RING! Absolutely the pinnacle of your collection imo - that colour!!!

Thank you so much! I adore that ring and I’m lucky to have it.

 

[elle_71125]

My current favorite 10 are amazingly all ones gotten post joining PS

I always forget that emerald heart is yours. It’s so lovely!
You already know I love your collection but, damn girl, I love seeing all the pics!

 

[meely]

OK sorry I missed this thread @dk168 and I am back home and ready to share here.
I guess this could be called my top 10 but honestly it's just the top 10 right now. LOL

1. My Cartier Black Opal




2. My 4.93 OEC, Bubbalah.



3. My 4.5 (uh oh I am guessing the weight...lol I don't remember) ctw OEC studs
Mary Ann and Ginger

With Bubbalah



On my ears



4. My antique sapphire OEC diamond dangle earrings



5. My antique sapphire aquamarine diamond pendant



6. and 7. My Cartier and Rolex Watches



8. My antique diamond bangle bracelet



9. My ruby necklace



Bonus wearing my ruby and diamond antique drop earrings here with the necklace. I usually don't match but this day I was.


10. My Lang antique pear earrings



Oops I have a few more, can I get extra credit

11. My chunky monkey antique OEC drop earrings.



and lastly (well not really but OK I will stop after this one)
12. my antique rose gold drop earrings. I adore these.




And Ms @dk168 where are your photos please?
Please always remember...

Gorgeous Missy! Any chance of seeing shots of you wearing the aqua pendant and the cluster dangly earrings?

 

[missy]

Gorgeous Missy! Any chance of seeing shots of you wearing the aqua pendant and the cluster dangly earrings?

Thanks @meely. I don't have great photos wearing the aquamarine sapphire diamond pendant. But here's an oldie.
You cannot see the vibrant colors here but it gives you an idea of its presence.



A closeup selfie. Not a great photo.



Another selfie.



Lastly a closeup showing the intricate details and colors.




Here are my antique cluster OEC dangles.

Again sorry for the poor quality selfies. We were driving so even more challenging. For some reason I like taking earring photos in the car lol.

In the sunlight


Without the sunlight


And showing off her pink side in the jewelry box she came in
Please excuse the cat hair...everything is better with cat hair right?



At some point in the future if I have the energy I will try taking better photos of my pendant.

 

[meely]

Thanks @meely. I don't have great photos wearing the aquamarine sapphire diamond pendant. But here's an oldie.
You cannot see the vibrant colors here but it gives you an idea of its presence.



A closeup selfie. Not a great photo.



Another selfie.



Lastly a closeup showing the intricate details and colors.




Here are my antique cluster OEC dangles.

Again sorry for the poor quality selfies. We were driving so even more challenging. For some reason I like taking earring photos in the car lol.

In the sunlight


Without the sunlight


And showing off her pink side in the jewelry box she came in
Please excuse the cat hair...everything is better with cat hair right?



At some point in the future if I have the energy I will try taking better photos of my pendant.

Perfect photos actually Missy I just really wanted to gauge the size of both of them.
The pendant is very substantial I love those Belle Époque pendants/brooches but the design of yours and the stones used is particularly beautiful and unusual!
The earrings are gorgeous too I’ve been eyeing up a few pairs that are not dissimilar but sadly they are not cheap! Do you have a rough idea as to the specs?