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#67
shaezie said:
They're all lovely but this one stands out more for me. I love the shape and the setting. Gorgeous. xx
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AntiqueShopper said:
So beautiful
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Thank you! Roger, my local jeweler, makes most of his creations just a little different, making each his very own (top pic 1st ruby ring on ring finger is one of his creations). The amethyst is a Siberian amethyst that is cushion cut with multiple square cuts across the top. It catches any kind of light beautifully (although my camera does not). I first admired it last Christmas & tho he was running a sale - I just couldn't spend a chunk on myself. Then a couple of days ago I went to see him to get a watch sized. I realized I might be his only customer for the day. Of course I had to peruse his rings while I waited & lo & behold there was the amethyst, still waiting for me. He offered an even better deal - & seemed so happy to make the sale. We both went away very very happy!
Just a little history on the others - top pic - pinky ring is a garnet I purchased from Neiman Marcus circa 1978 - vintage now!. It was the first nice jewelry I bought for myself. Another vintage is in the 2nd pic, the 3 stone ring on pinky is my mother's birthstone (she passed almost 3 years ago) so it's very special to me.
 
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Lilybarb said:
Thank you! Roger, my local jeweler, makes most of his creations just a little different, making each his very own (top pic 1st ruby ring on ring finger is one of his creations). The amethyst is a Siberian amethyst that is cushion cut with multiple square cuts across the top. It catches any kind of light beautifully (although my camera does not). I first admired it last Christmas & tho he was running a sale - I just couldn't spend a chunk on myself. Then a couple of days ago I went to see him to get a watch sized. I realized I might be his only customer for the day. Of course I had to peruse his rings while I waited & lo & behold there was the amethyst, still waiting for me. He offered an even better deal - & seemed so happy to make the sale. We both went away very very happy!
Just a little history on the others - top pic - pinky ring is a garnet I purchased from Neiman Marcus circa 1978 - vintage now!. It was the first nice jewelry I bought for myself. Another vintage is in the 2nd pic, the 3 stone ring on pinky is my mother's birthstone (she passed almost 3 years ago) so it's very special to me.
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The amethyst story warmed my heart. You must be a really good person :)
 
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ouiouilexiaussi said:
That awkward moment when you realize you don’t have a lot of color in your jewelry box... lol! Peridot/diamond ring my parents bought for me (I had the choice of a birthstone ring or a class ring my senior year of high school), an Ethiopian opal bracelet I made, a two-tone tanzanite ring from Etsy, and a moonstone pendant, also from Etsy.
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Gorgeous opal necklace
 
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shaezie said:
Here's one from me. It was taken last night when I was doing my beauty rituals (so pardon the masked face). Haha. I thought, same thing everyday in this lockdown life so I wanted to make it more fun and unusual. (Not sure if somr people put their jewelleries on while doing some beauty regimens). But hey no harm done right? Hahaha.

Wearing my golden south sea pearl and diamond ring and fresh water pearl necklace.
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Very editorial shot!

Anyway, pearls need to be worn, right :graucho:
 
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Lilybarb said:
Thank you! Roger, my local jeweler, makes most of his creations just a little different, making each his very own (top pic 1st ruby ring on ring finger is one of his creations). The amethyst is a Siberian amethyst that is cushion cut with multiple square cuts across the top. It catches any kind of light beautifully (although my camera does not). I first admired it last Christmas & tho he was running a sale - I just couldn't spend a chunk on myself. Then a couple of days ago I went to see him to get a watch sized. I realized I might be his only customer for the day. Of course I had to peruse his rings while I waited & lo & behold there was the amethyst, still waiting for me. He offered an even better deal - & seemed so happy to make the sale. We both went away very very happy!
Just a little history on the others - top pic - pinky ring is a garnet I purchased from Neiman Marcus circa 1978 - vintage now!. It was the first nice jewelry I bought for myself. Another vintage is in the 2nd pic, the 3 stone ring on pinky is my mother's birthstone (she passed almost 3 years ago) so it's very special to me.
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That's amazing. Good thing he offered you a good deal about the ring. I would ask him for a discount anyway. Hahaha. I like it when behind a piece of jewellery there's a story to tell. It's always fascinating. :)
 
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