Jewelry

[SANNA]

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@AliJoi5 wrote:

Great, thanks Ezzy!  I figured I'd just post one good collage thread.  These are a few pieces from my GIA days.  I was studying for my gemological degree and this started as a gem collecting hobby when I was going to school, which quickly transformed into jewelry making and estate hunting.  I realized I'd rather wear the things rather than stare at them in boxes!  It was fun while it lasted, but I'm done!!  (Not great pix, sorry... mostly taken with my old cell.) 

Burma ruby (custom)

Rubellite tourmaline (purchased)

Spessartite garnet (custom)

Yellow sapphire (purchased)

Colombian emerald (estate)... I just cannot get a decent photo of this thing with my cell, so here's my jeweler's pic.  Mine always make the stone look rather cloudy.  It's difficult to photograph emeralds in general due to their characteristic "jardin."  Little bit of trivia there for ya!

Ceylon sapphire (estate)

Tanzanite (custom)

Uruguayan amethyst (custom)

Mahenge spinel (custom)

Padparadscha sapphire (orangey-pink) which I never got around to setting... a.k.a... I ran outta $$$.    Maybe some day!

 Wow, what a wonderful collection. Good for you Ali!!!!!!!! All amazing, but the Colombian crashed me!!! A dream!

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[AliJoi5]

Thanks @SANNA!!  That was one of the very first pieces I ever bought.  I like an emerald that leans more towards blue than yellow, and isn't too dark.  If and when you are in the market, do make sure you go to a trusted source.  It's routine for emeralds to be oiled, but you don't want any treatment beyond that.  Same with rubies and sapphires... very common to be heated, but you don't want anything diffused or fissure filled.  My Burma ruby and padparadscha are certified untreated, but my Ceylon blue and yellow sapphires are certified heat treated.  Never be afraid to have something evaluated by the GIA to make sure you got what you paid for.  But in looking at your collection, I can see you're doing juuust fine without my suggestions!!

Anyway, this is fun!  More please!! 

[Qtrhorse]

Your Tourmaline ring is outstanding! Love it! A treasure for sure. I have designed many rings in my 23 year career, but none were prettier than this. Enjoy!

[BlingQueen022]

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@anisha wrote:

Hi Blingqueen, hope you are doing well. Happy new year to you and your family. I see you have been busy getting your bling ! I like your MV ring. I wish he would just do all sterling/palladium without the two tone. I bought his sleeping beauty tennis necklace last year and it is one of my favs. 

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@anishaThank you so much Anisha.  I wish you and your family a happy healthy New Year too.  Let's hope this year will be the best yet.  

I have a very large collection of Michael's rings and I have to say he's lightened up on his silver content.  The rings I purchased in earlier times were much heavier in weight then what they are now.  They're still gorgeous rings and I haven't had any problems with them, I just wish they were a bit more weighty.  I do agree with you about the two tone.  I do like them, but an all over silver ring with his gemstones would look even nicer.  When it comes to Michael I just can't say no, lol.  

I do have a question for you since you purchase a lot of Judith's jewelry.  She's another designer I have a lot of rings from.  I noticed on her page on the Q's site, there's a pink synthetic heart shape stone ring that's listed as "new."  I think there's also a yellow choice too.  Have these rings been presented yet?  I noticed there's only sizes 6,7, and 8 listed.  I so want these rings.  Even though the gemstones are synthetic made, I still want them.  Those rings are gorgeous.  I sure hope I didn't miss out on them, but I did check on her last visit under "items recently aired," and these rings weren't presented.  There's no waitlist for higher sizes.  I'm hoping she brings them back in all sizes.  If you know anything about these rings, I'd sure like to know if they're going to be back in the sizes and being presented on the Q.  Thanks so much.  Enjoy the weekend and keep looking fabulous in those gorgeous cuffs you purchased.  

[BlingQueen022]

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@AliJoi5 wrote:

Aww thanks so much @BlingQueen022!!  It also has a "secret diamond" on each side of the gallery, which I thought was a sweet touch.  Unfortunately though, I have bad memories associated with this ring, which is probably why it'll be my last custom piece.  The person who created the diamond semi-mount for me had a tool slip while closing a prong, and scratched the entire length of the morganite's table facet.  Oh man, I was sick over it.  Luckily I was able to have it buffed out by a lapidary (not easy to find, btw!).  But this is precisely why I had to stop collecting this type of stuff.  There was always something.  And for someone as a.n.a.l. as I am, it became a huge headache.  It's supposed to be fun!    So that's why I find collecting sterling to be much more agreeable with my OCD (and pocketbook) these days.  lol

 Thank goodness you were able to get that scratch buffed out.  I would have fainted dead away if I saw that.  People do make mistakes, but wowza, that was a doozy!!   Your photos of your rings takes my breath away.  What gorgeous pieces.  I love your collection.  Just beautiful jewelry.  I'm really enjoying this thread.  I love seeing everybody's jewelry pieces.  Wishing you many more healhty and happy years wearing those precious items. 

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[pupwhipped]

Somebody call the paramedics...STAT!

With all this posted loveliness, I can't catch my breath!!!

[ThatsLife]

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@AliJoi5 wrote:

Great, thanks Ezzy!  I figured I'd just post one good collage thread.  These are a few pieces from my GIA days.  I was studying for my gemological degree and this started as a gem collecting hobby when I was going to school, which quickly transformed into jewelry making and estate hunting.  I realized I'd rather wear the things rather than stare at them in boxes!  It was fun while it lasted, but I'm done!!  (Not great pix, sorry... mostly taken with my old cell.) 

Burma ruby (custom)

Rubellite tourmaline (purchased)

Spessartite garnet (custom)

Yellow sapphire (purchased)

Colombian emerald (estate)... I just cannot get a decent photo of this thing with my cell, so here's my jeweler's pic.  Mine always make the stone look rather cloudy.  It's difficult to photograph emeralds in general due to their characteristic "jardin."  Little bit of trivia there for ya!

Ceylon sapphire (estate)

Tanzanite (custom)

Uruguayan amethyst (custom)

Mahenge spinel (custom)

Padparadscha sapphire (orangey-pink) which I never got around to setting... a.k.a... I ran outta $$$.    Maybe some day!

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AliJoi5, Breathtaking collection.  Beautiful array of colorful gems! Wow!

[Starlightdreamer]

Wow AliJoi5, your pieces are absolutely stunning!

[Hoovermom]

@anisha Thank you.  My 40th anniversary present.

[Ecstatic429]

Your judith necklace is gorgeous. Is it 20 inches? Thanks.