What piece of jewelery are you looking to buy at this time.....?

[loogirl]

Totally agree! I had a 2.3ct untreated Colombian emerald that got chipped so I sold it as I could not stand to look at it.

But I love emeralds so much I’m willing to try again but thinking maybe go for African this time as they are a bit clearer and less pricey than the Colombians (as I want a 4ct stone).

But my heart loves the intensity of a Colombian emerald. May I ask what emeralds you prefer (if that is something you care about)?

Thanks for your input on the eternity band. I was looking at a JB Star emerald eternity band (African emeralds) but I was super worried about the chips. Given your input, think I will stick with a center stone instead.

I really do like Colombian emeralds - my 1 carat round and the 2.2 carat stone I have are Colombian. The eternity band and the gemstone band are both African in origin. They are very vivid and are nice too.

The colour varies so much stone to stone. It was difficult to get the eternity band to have perfect matching stones - there is one stone that is "off" in hue more than the others (and obviously they are not all perfectly identical in shade but it's not noticeable with the rest) this drives me crazy.

Your best bet is to judge each stone individually - see which one has the tone and green hue you like best. My two Colombian emeralds are very different in hue. Emeralds are a completely different beast than other gems and not for the novice buyer imo. I was one and I have made some costly hiccups along the way.

I suggest hitting up Price Scope and get the coloured gem ladies and gents to weigh in. You can also get lots of advice and info.

 

[BigAkoya]

I really do like Colombian emeralds - my 1 carat round and the 2.2 carat stone I have are Colombian. The eternity band and the gemstone band are both African in origin. They are very vivid and are nice too.

The colour varies so much stone to stone. It was difficult to get the eternity band to have perfect matching stones - there is one stone that is "off" in hue more than the others (and obviously they are not all perfectly identical in shade but it's not noticeable with the rest) this drives me crazy.

Your best bet is to judge each stone individually - see which one has the tone and green hue you like best. My two Colombian emeralds are very different in hue. Emeralds are a completely different beast than other gems and not for the novice buyer imo. I was one and I have made some costly hiccups along the way.

I suggest hitting up Price Scope and get the coloured gem ladies and gents to weigh in. You can also get lots of advice and info.

Thanks for your input! Here is the eternity band I was looking at. JB Star uses mainly African emeralds (the Colombians they get are super expensive for me to justify). I love his band. They can also make it in ruby and sapphire as they are harder stones but i already have those gemstones. I love JB Star by the way... their gemstones and settings are gorgeous to me.

But... as I said, based on your input about your eternity, I think I will pass.

Thanks again! Glad to have found another emerald lover!

 

[loogirl]

Thanks for your input! Here is the eternity band I was looking at. JB Star uses mainly African emeralds (the Colombians they get are super expensive for me to justify). I love his band. They can also make it in ruby and sapphire as they are harder stones but i already have those gemstones. I love JB Star by the way... their gemstones and settings are gorgeous to me.

But... as I said, based on your input about your eternity, I think I will pass.

Thanks again! Glad to have found another emerald lover!

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I have seen similar styles in a half eternity and that would be perfect! Keep searching! It's a lot of money to then have to baby it and only wear it on the most special of occasions. (Even then, I chipped one of mine putting on my seatbelt)

 

[aerinha]

I really want a Mappin Webb fortune pendant in white gold.

 

[dotty8]

I love Chopard's Happy hearts line, I might get something from them

 

[Bambieee]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it.

I have no idea whether they have your charm but it might be worth calling the Pandora Outlet in Woodbury Common, where discontinued items end up. Here’s the link to their phone number: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/woodbury-common/stores/pandora-outlet

Good luck!

ETA - here’s the full list of Pandora outlets for you. They’re having a sale too:
https://www.tangeroutlet.com/brands/pandora-outlet-stores

Ya

 

[Chinese Warrior]

I love colored stones, especially sapphires, rubies and emeralds.
Your ring is lovely and the emeralds are a very nice shade of green.

I am thinking of getting a colored gemstone eternity ring to wear on my right hand and I love emeralds. My hesitation is emerald is soft and I usually bang up my rings on the underside so I think the emerald will chip (I have slight nicks on my sapphire). Hence I was thinking of ruby instead as it is a harder stone.

Your ring is now making me go back to emeralds. Very lovely ring and stones. Do you know if the emeralds are African or Brazil or Colombian?

Hi there!! Thank you for replying to my post!! I was away on Xmas break and had the worst case of jet lag ever.

Unfortunately, I don’t know the origins of these stones. This will be my first time dealing with emeralds too. Initially, I had thoughts if I will really love this ring for many years to come. Hubby, however, loves this ring and suggests that I give it another look. So, we will check it again in the next week or so! Will keep this thread posted

How about u? Have u looked at more coloured stones?


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[Onebagtoomany]

I want lots of pieces - need to grow a money tree!!!

I’m currently looking for a skinny diamond bangle (not tennis bracelet) in YG. My jeweller has a beautiful one but in 9k gold, so he’s looking into having the same design made in 18k gold for me.

Long-term, when I have funds, I want to replace my lost diamond studs and buy a YG Cartier Love bracelet.

 

[MyLuxuryDiary]

my next piece will be another VCA 5 motif bracelet this time in Malachite

 

[Notorious Pink]

These earrings but in pink gold (being held for me at my store, can't find a pic of them online):



And this ring:

 

[voodoodoll2005]

Maybe this pave diamond band. Sorry for the crappy try on picture, but I was in a hurry.

 

[voodoodoll2005]

Also looking at these 18k gold and diamond earrings from etsy. They remind me a bit of the VC&A Frivole earrings.

 

[k*d]

I have my eyes on this cute necklace, converted from a Victorian piece, and these hoop earrings, both from The Moonstoned.

 

[susanq]

Do you have pics of your Maria Tash earrings that you could share?

This very delayed, but if you were still looking here are some! The lightning bolt is black diamond and the others are regular diamond

 

[Violet Bleu]

This very delayed, but if you were still looking here are some! The lightning bolt is black diamond and the others are regular diamond

These pics are super helpful! Love your Frivole and JUC! Thank you!