Here are my Mom's new diamond studs!

Junkenpo · Aug 16th, 2008, 06:34 PM

Last week I posted about whether to get .50ctw rounds or .75ctw princesses based on cut vs. ctw.... and after several replies reinforcing "cut is king" I decided that quality did indeed rule over quantity... and then wound up doubling the total carat weight.

Sooo... no modeling pics of them on her ears as of yet, but I'll get those at some point in the future.... but here are the pics of the earrings themselves.

I ordered them from Blue Nile using the "build your own earrings" thingie, and I'm pretty pleased with the whole experience!

Stats: .92ctw (2 x .46ct) round I color SI1 clarity ideal cut/polish/symmetry These suckers SPARKLE!

Here's a shot of them in the box, natural light... I'm inside & it's slightly cloudy outside. You can definetely see that they have some warmth/yellow in them.

Here's an attempt at a close-up so you can kind of see the arrows, again you can see that they're not colorless.

gucci_girl_gg · Aug 16th, 2008, 06:38 PM

WOW what a great present!
Youre such a great daughter, id love to be in a position when im older to buy my mum such great gifts! I have my diamonds in right now and they are no where near as spectacular as these, although mine are abit smaller! they look like CZ i think!
Gorgeous! well done on picking out such a great gift!

Junkenpo · Aug 16th, 2008, 06:38 PM

For those of you who are worried about color, and knowing that my earrings are "I" colored, rest assured, they look pretty darn white in brighter settings... here's a couple more shots when the sun peeked out from behind the clouds... all these pictures are taken INSIDE my bedroom, with just the light from outside leeking in. No artificial lights used.

With just a bit more light, look how they brighten up... still on the warm color side, but defintely not as dark.

And here's another shot.... they look pretty white, no? And now you can see the packaging and size better....

Junkenpo · Aug 16th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gucci_girl_gg

WOW what a great present!
Youre such a great daughter, id love to be in a position when im older to buy my mum such great gifts! I have my diamonds in right now and they are no where near as spectacular as these, although mine are abit smaller! they look like CZ i think!
Gorgeous! well done on picking out such a great gift!

Thank you! My mum just turned the big SIXTY, and I thought they'd be a nice way to mark it...she'll be retiring in a couple years, so I figured it'd be fun for her to have some bling until then. She never buys anything for herself, and the only jewellery she wears are earrings and the occasional brooch. LOL I saved up a little bit for these... they're definitely not something I make a habit of buying! (I wish! )

Junkenpo · Aug 16th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Okay... last picture for now...

I managed to get a shot of one of the many flashes of color these earrings bounces back. And, for comparison's sake, I put my e-ring into the picture. The diamond in my e-ring is .70ct, D, VS1, ideal cut... I am now convinced having an ideal cut is the best way to go for any color or clarity or carat weight!!

I'm happy to say that my Mom was pleased with the earrings, and promised to wear them every day to work!

elle tee · Aug 16th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Stunning! Your mom is a lucky lady, and you're a great daughter!

lulilu · Aug 16th, 2008, 07:51 PM

Very nice -- what a lovely gift!!

sds661 · Aug 16th, 2008, 09:04 PM

lovely--what a perfect gift

BiloxiBlu · Aug 16th, 2008, 09:15 PM

Soo sparkly and pretty! What a sweet gift :)

missisa07 · Aug 16th, 2008, 09:22 PM

WOW, the pictures of them in the Blue Nile box are stunning. That cut is definitely amazing! You are very generous!

aquablueness · Aug 16th, 2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elle tee

Stunning! Your mom is a lucky lady, and you're a great daughter!

this is a really great picture. i'm so glad that she said that she promises to wear them everyday to work. i'd be thrilled to receive a present like this

, lol, mix of emotions HAHA

Kitsunegrl · Aug 16th, 2008, 10:26 PM

They look awesome!
It is so wonderful for you to get your mom such a spectacular present!

caley · Aug 16th, 2008, 11:21 PM

JKP, what a lovely present for your mom. i agree that its much better spent than a LV (but i'm sure there will be more of those in the future

). congrats to your mommy!

Lululovebags · Aug 16th, 2008, 11:58 PM

that's so awesome of you...lucky mommy!

ronsdiva · Aug 17th, 2008, 12:11 AM

Very nice. What a great child.

Aug 16th, 2008, 06:34 PM	#1
Junkenpo Boom, baby! Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass	Here are my Mom's new diamond studs! Last week I posted about whether to get .50ctw rounds or .75ctw princesses based on cut vs. ctw.... and after several replies reinforcing "cut is king" I decided that quality did indeed rule over quantity... and then wound up doubling the total carat weight. Sooo... no modeling pics of them on her ears as of yet, but I'll get those at some point in the future.... but here are the pics of the earrings themselves. I ordered them from Blue Nile using the "build your own earrings" thingie, and I'm pretty pleased with the whole experience! Stats: .92ctw (2 x .46ct) round I color SI1 clarity ideal cut/polish/symmetry These suckers SPARKLE! Here's a shot of them in the box, natural light... I'm inside & it's slightly cloudy outside. You can definetely see that they have some warmth/yellow in them. Here's an attempt at a close-up so you can kind of see the arrows, again you can see that they're not colorless. __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

Aug 16th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#2
gucci_girl_gg serial 'moaner' Location: merseyside UK	WOW what a great present! Youre such a great daughter, id love to be in a position when im older to buy my mum such great gifts! I have my diamonds in right now and they are no where near as spectacular as these, although mine are abit smaller! they look like CZ i think! Gorgeous! well done on picking out such a great gift! __________________ Hannah

Aug 16th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#3
Junkenpo Boom, baby! Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass	For those of you who are worried about color, and knowing that my earrings are "I" colored, rest assured, they look pretty darn white in brighter settings... here's a couple more shots when the sun peeked out from behind the clouds... all these pictures are taken INSIDE my bedroom, with just the light from outside leeking in. No artificial lights used. With just a bit more light, look how they brighten up... still on the warm color side, but defintely not as dark. And here's another shot.... they look pretty white, no? And now you can see the packaging and size better.... __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

Aug 16th, 2008, 06:46 PM	#5
Junkenpo Boom, baby! Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass	Okay... last picture for now... I managed to get a shot of one of the many flashes of color these earrings bounces back. And, for comparison's sake, I put my e-ring into the picture. The diamond in my e-ring is .70ct, D, VS1, ideal cut... I am now convinced having an ideal cut is the best way to go for any color or clarity or carat weight!! I'm happy to say that my Mom was pleased with the earrings, and promised to wear them every day to work! __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

Aug 16th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#9
BiloxiBlu Bless your heart :) Location: Biloxi, Mississippi	Soo sparkly and pretty! What a sweet gift :) __________________ Welcome to Dramaville. Pop. 1.

Aug 16th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#6
elle tee Member Location: nyc	Stunning! Your mom is a lucky lady, and you're a great daughter!

Aug 16th, 2008, 07:51 PM	#7
lulilu Member	Very nice -- what a lovely gift!!

Aug 16th, 2008, 09:04 PM	#8
sds661 Member	lovely--what a perfect gift

Aug 16th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#10
missisa07 (Isabel) Location: Hawaii	WOW, the pictures of them in the Blue Nile box are stunning. That cut is definitely amazing! You are very generous! __________________ ^link to my blog!

Aug 16th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#12
Kitsunegrl Saving for Suhali! Location: Cajun Country	They look awesome! It is so wonderful for you to get your mom such a spectacular present! __________________ Lorretta

Aug 16th, 2008, 11:21 PM	#13
caley eat you up!	JKP, what a lovely present for your mom. i agree that its much better spent than a LV (but i'm sure there will be more of those in the future ). congrats to your mommy! __________________ My Japan Food Journal My Collection: (updated 10/9/08 on pg. 13) Lust List: LV S/S '09 something...I'm going to call it the Limelight Pochette and ruffly mono. Pink Graffiti Speedy/Neverfull Mono Roses Speedy/Neverfull Chanel GST in light grey Chanel Reissue of some kind

Aug 16th, 2008, 11:58 PM	#14
Lululovebags Member Location: Earth	that's so awesome of you...lucky mommy! __________________ "keep your head up high. there are ppl that would kill to see you fall".

Aug 17th, 2008, 12:11 AM	#15
ronsdiva Ohio Rules! Location: Maryland	Very nice. What a great child. __________________ Wishlist CL's- New Simples in wine, Black Pigalles 100, Black simple 85,Teal or deep purple decolletes, black patent VP's w burgandy tip & my HG Purple Suede Declics LV- Epi Alma in grenade Chanel- white caviar jumbo w gh & white cavier timeless clutch Chanel- Matte black reissue 227 04 228 w gh or Black caviar jumbo w gh Bal- rh part time in anthracite, marine or eb Hermes- Vif Argent scarf in rouge FARSCAPE LIVES GO BUCKS!