You're such a wonderful person T.
Your perspective give me a different outlook. Thank you for that.

I am so sorry Trinkette.  I am sure Strudel is in heaven. 

I am pretty sure Strudel would want you to have a diamond that commemorated her memory.   

Gosh. Speechless. 

So sorry to hear about little Strudel.   You did so much for her in her last days and she undoubtedly loved you for being there for her.  You're amazing! 

good grief trinkette. i just read about little strudel and have been crying, even though she died a couple of months ago. your a wonderful person for taking care of her that way. 

Ahahaha... I remember the cherrypie swipe!

No, I am afraid that I do not remember seeing the pear pendant. I'll look for my notes, just to double check. However, I am sure that I would easily recall seeing such a spectacular piece.

Saqsay, sorry about the Strudel downer. I still think about her... especially as she rode around in my apron pocket. And, she had the most marvelous, thick fur. Quite the little charmer, that one. She'll not be forgotten. 

Stop! I really need to buy a car.

Does this



count as one, or three? 

first dibs on trinkettes new 6ct FVY asscher 

So, today in the "Crazy Cool New Color..." thread, we started talking about cyrstal. I love, love, love ultra crystalline diamonds.

Actually, when they consider so many OTHER characteristics, I think it is downright silly that GIA does not consider "crystal" when evaluating diamonds. To me, having fabulous crystal, or not having transparent material, can be SUCH a make-or-break quality for a gem. And, I wonder how many people misunderstand the GIA term "clarity," which refers to a diamond's inclusions and/or blemishes NOT its overall transparency (which, sadly, is not evaluated at all). And, we're not talking about "polish" either.  

I have, however, reconciled myself to the reality that "crystal" is not recorded on diamond reports. And, that's OK. After all, if people aren't aware of "the crystal factor," then, their loss may be our gain. 

Anyway, I can't think about wonderful crystal, transparency, limpidity, water – whatever you want to call it – without thinking about THIS sensational diamond...


R2980

Be still my heart.

If you are into crystal, 1.07ct VS2 Emerald Cut Fancy Brown Yellow R2980 is a force to be reckoned with. I saw the diamond awhile back, before it was set. Actually, David had told me about it before my visit with him and I was seriously considering it for myself. If my piggy bank had been bigger, this diamond would be mine today. The diamond is breathtakingly lovely. Crisp, clean, GLORIOUS crystal. And, in most light, the color is a warm, honeyed peach hue. So subtle. So sublime. The photos do NOT do this beauty justice.

It is weird how the delicate, pastel color makes a hard-edged stone quite soft, feminine and lovely.

I do have a confession. Before seeing the diamond in person, I obsessed about the shape of the "windmill" faceting. I kept thinking that they looked like the US Pentagon and that these patterns would distract me. Now, if you are a "windmill" aficionado, looking at these uber-close-up photos, you too may question the faceting on this stone in terms of classic windmilling – especially because the diamond's overall shape is near-square which gives the gem an Asscher-ish look.

Don't bother yourself with such foolishness.

This diamond is so exquisite in real life, you will not notice the details of any faceting. I didn't even think about it when I saw the gem in hand... I was SO blown away by the overall quality and nature of the diamond that minute details didn't come into play. I had let my neurotic little mind, coupled with someone ELSE's idea that a gems' faceting has to be "just so," cloud my judgement of this extraordinary diamond. It was an excellent lesson learned... there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to fancy shapes and colors. This is what makes each so very, VERY unique and special to own.

So, since my visit, the diamond has been set.


R2980

It is a classic, timeless look. The focus is all about the center stone. Nothing detracts. How can you go wrong?

If you have been considering this diamond ring, I say, without hesitation, go for it. Do not waste any time. You will be completely taken by the distinctive beauty this diamond offers.

It is no mistake that I have not written about this one. Another confession: I've been quiet about it because I hoped to save enough to snag her myself. Unfortunately, it is not to be at this time... So, someone else needs to purchase, enjoy and appreciate this marvelous, diaphanious, crystalline jewel. It IS one in a million. 

I've noticed that the GIA Dossiers for the Daussi rings indicate crystal under clarity characteristics, R3319.