It's Under The Tree! *update* I got my ring!!!

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#121
Swanky~OMG, how did I miss this thread:wtf: Your diamond is stunning, blinding and very, very big!! It looks great on your hand. You must be beyond thrilled. I am so happy for you...except for the part that is sooooo jealous;) Leon has a very plain, but elegant solitaire setting. I'll see if I can find it.
 
#122
thanks you guys!:love
Chaz, Leon is an AMAZING artist:drool:

risingsun, there you are!LOL!:laugh: Thank you!
I am practicing my picture taking skills before posting on PS :p
 
#123
Swanky Mama Of Three said:
thanks you guys!:love
Chaz, Leon is an AMAZING artist:drool:

risingsun, there you are!LOL!:laugh: Thank you!
I am practicing my picture taking skills before posting on PS :p
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OOO,couple of tips for you then,if you want them that is!!! When I photograph diamonds its quite hard not too get too much glare on them,they sparkle,but it comes out as blurs instead of bright little pinpoints. And if you take a pic where the light is too intense,it makes the reflections inside look a bit weird.

Best thing I found is put a couple of chopsticks through the shank or a knife handle or something,anything that will make it stand upright and keep both hands free,you can move about a little then and decide which angle the light looks best,instead of trying to get your hands,camera and ring all in the right place at the right time!!!

Next thing,pick a really sunny windowsill and sellotape a peice of white photocopier paper to the window,put the ring on the window sill in front of it and you get a beautiful diffuse lighting that shows every detail without you fighting glare!!!

Neighbours might think you are a bit weird,but hey!!! (give your stone a good wash first too,if you use macro on your camera it shows up EVERY damn thing!!):tup:


( and yeh,I think I might see if he will ship over here and get him to re-set mine and my diamond studs in the martini setting,just too fabulous!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
 
#124
Swanky Mama Of Three said:
thanks you guys!:love
Chaz, Leon is an AMAZING artist:drool:

risingsun, there you are!LOL!:laugh: Thank you!
I am practicing my picture taking skills before posting on PS :p
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LOL...You are "required" to post in Show Me The Ring and hand shots are a must:graucho:
Just keep practicing and you'll be ready for your close-up! I tried to post a pic of the Leon solitaire, but I couldn't capture it. I don't understand how everyone else is getting those pics to post:shrugs:
 
#125
risingsun said:
LOL...You are "required" to post in Show Me The Ring and hand shots are a must:graucho:
Just keep practicing and you'll be ready for your close-up! I tried to post a pic of the Leon solitaire, but I couldn't capture it. I don't understand how everyone else is getting those pics to post:shrugs:
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Definately a requirement now,hand shot to fully show the size of that boulder,just fabulous!!! I'm with Risingsun on that one!!!!:tup:
 
#126
LOL!
Sun, I right click just in front of his photos and drag my mouse across it to highlight it, then I click CTRL & C at the same time to copy it, then I press CTRL V to paste it in where I want it.

I got a few better photos:D
My camera doesn't love dark settings or uber close ups. I'm a pretty decent photographer and know how to work it, but have the unfortunate luck of having a camera that likes bright settings w/ objects about 3 feet away! LOL!
My macro photos aren't postable.
 
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#134
Swanky that ring looks to die for. I am shopping for my engagement ring now I would love to have that ring. My darling Fiance thinks that anything over 2 carats is too big to wear in Athens, actually he think over 1 carat but I am orginal New York girl so I can't have anything less than 2. I actually wanted 3 so that's my compromise 2. Maybe someday I can upgrade to your ring. Anyway your ring is gorgeous and Leon does really really nice work. I have seen a few rings on Price Scope by him and they are to die for. The one thing that I don't like about him is his prices they seem a little high but I guess that's what you pay for the best. Merry Christmas.
 
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