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[Meeshoo]

Thought that it was about time that we had a happy clappy thread about bling!

I haven't bought (much) for ages but have concentrated on getting some bits set and re-set.

Do you remember my loose 4ct Paraiba from Gems (bought when Don came bursting onto our screens many moons ago with a shed load of loose gemstones)? Well the colour of this one screamed out at me and it ended up living at chez Meesh!

I've got to say that it has a window the size of a patio door and I did consider having it re-cut. I spoke with a few lapidaries who all said that the weight may drop to around a 1-1.5ct mark so it was a no-brainer to leave as it was! Also, there's always a risk that the colour will change with a re-cut and there was no way I was risking that!

So, anyway, I've set it, crossed my fingers that the window would at least be less noticeable (which it is thankfully) and I can now wear and admire this rather that it being stuck in the safe! It's a biggun so only gets an airing for special occasions!

 

[Meeshoo]

Then, you may remember that I got THE most gorgeous Paraiba when the lovely Steve Ashton was at the helm? However it was set in the most horrendous setting in the world! Well, that's had a reset too! This is now one of my favourite rings. I love the setting and the general look of this ring. I know that this Paraiba actually would benefit from yellow gold but as I don't wear yellow very often, I wanted something that I would get some wear from.

Unfortunately, this gem doesn't photograph well. In real life it glows like you wouldn't believe but for some reason that doesn't translate into pictures. It is breathtaking and almost doesn't look real!

 

[nannieA]

WOOOOOOoooooooow,luv them

 

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Wow Meeshoo i remember them very clearly and wow you have done a crackin job with them as they look lush and to die for

 

[Glitzy]

Wow Meeshoo they are amazing. Put My two to shame. They are stunning. I love these sort of threads, where I get the chance to see everyone's lovely pieces. I have ordered quite a lot lately but haven't shown any of it.

 

[Meeshoo]

Oh please do show Glitzy. There's such a lack of eye candy threads at the mo - it's all doom and gloom!

 

[Diamond Diva]

Then, you may remember that I got THE most gorgeous Paraiba when the lovely Steve Ashton was at the helm? However it was set in the most horrendous setting in the world! Well, that's had a reset too! This is now one of my favourite rings. I love the setting and the general look of this ring. I know that this Paraiba actually would benefit from yellow gold but as I don't wear yellow very often, I wanted something that I would get some wear from.

Unfortunately, this gem doesn't photograph well. In real life it glows like you wouldn't believe but for some reason that doesn't translate into pictures. It is breathtaking and almost doesn't look real!

Thanks for sharing them with us Meesho they are both absolutely beautiful, the Paraiba is one of my favourite stones it has such a stunning colour but if I was forced to choose between them then this is the one, the setting you've chosen is gorgeous . I have a one carat Mozambique Paraiba which I bought from TJC several years ago, mine's set in white gold too, but these days they've become so expensive I'm not sure when I'll upgrade to a larger one, but you never know ! :grin:

 

[Meeshoo]

DiamondDiva - if your Paraiba is highly saturated and vivid then trust me, you'll find it exceptionally difficult to find one now. They're very very scarce. The only ones I see are muted and cost a fortune! Of course, if you have mega moolah to chuck around then you'd be able to find one!

 

[Diamond Diva]

DiamondDiva - if your Paraiba is highly saturated and vivid then trust me, you'll find it exceptionally difficult to find one now. They're very very scarce. The only ones I see are muted and cost a fortune! Of course, if you have mega moolah to chuck around then you'd be able to find one!

Hi Meesho, you're so right about the quality and colour of the one's offered for sale today many of them look more like inferior aquamarie than Paraiba, looking at mine and comparing to your pictures it's a similar colour but not quite so intense, if I was using TJC's standards yours would be AAAA and mine AAA !

 

[Meeshoo]

Sounds like you have a gorgeous stone DD. Don't let it out of your sight!

 

[donna255]

Totally gorgeous. The new setting really is fabulous!

 

[Phill]

Stunning Meeshoo

 

[gemcherub]

Wow i love them both but the second one is just amazing and its new setting shows the gem off just perfectly x

 

[Meeshoo]

GC - don't know if you've seen it but I was on hols when you were asking about old cut diamonds. I've since replied with a few links for you. Not sure if you've seen it or not. x

 

[gemcherub]

GC - don't know if you've seen it but I was on hols when you were asking about old cut diamonds. I've since replied with a few links for you. Not sure if you've seen it or not. x

Thanks Meeshoo, i did buy one last week and i love it x

 

[Meeshoo]

Thanks Meeshoo, i did buy one last week and i love it x

Piccies piccies piccies! You know the rules GC! :up:

 

[gemcherub]

Piccies piccies piccies! You know the rules GC! :up:

:up: i'll pop it in the bling section :tongue:

 

[glitterbug]

Can someone point me to a thread on how to put up pics and I'll add a few of stones I've had set or re-set form the old gems days.

Thanks Meeshoo for your lovely pics. It is good to remember why we watch the bling channels!!!

 

[Beading Belle]

Very pretty rings Meeshoo :up:

 

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Can someone point me to a thread on how to put up pics and I'll add a few of stones I've had set or re-set form the old gems days.

Thanks Meeshoo for your lovely pics. It is good to remember why we watch the bling channels!!!

this thread is about posting photos so should help you

http://forum.shoppingtelly.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23197