I love the look of diamonds and sapphires and would like to get a smaller stone on both sides of the sapphire
I love that look/combo, too, yes. Ten years, though? When did that happen?
We'll be in our bunk.
Wash ,'War Stories'
Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
JenP - Feb 23, 2023 12:48:58 pm PST #20794 of 30000
JenP - Feb 23, 2023 12:55:02 pm PST #20795 of 30000
Thank you for the update, Epic. There's a lot ahead, of course, but/and the fact that they think they can get everything is really heartening to hear. Sending all the get it scheduled, smooth operation and recovery and adjustment ~ma your way.
NoiseDesign - Feb 23, 2023 1:30:03 pm PST #20796 of 30000
Our wings are not tired
Epic, that's a lot coming up. I'm so glad to hear that they have a plan. Lots of ~ma headed your way.
lisah - Feb 23, 2023 1:30:31 pm PST #20797 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
Sending you love, Epic!
P.M. Marc - Feb 23, 2023 2:40:29 pm PST #20798 of 30000
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
All my love & ~ma, Epic.
So the new stones will have to be moissanite or lab-grown diamonds, which I am totally fine with.
If your jeweler will let you source your own stones vs. insisting you order from them, Ritani tends to have the best lab-grown diamond prices. What size (in mm) are you thinking for side stones, and what shape? (I would go with lab diamond over moissanite, though I do love moissanite for flashy flashy magpie bling. Lab diamond's just a nicer accent stone.)
Sheryl - Feb 23, 2023 3:11:24 pm PST #20799 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Lots of ~ma, Epic.
dcp - Feb 23, 2023 3:48:46 pm PST #20800 of 30000
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
EpicTangent, thanks for the update. I'm glad to read that you are making progress with the plan. I hope experience and preparation makes the recovery easier. Onwards!
Jesse - Feb 23, 2023 4:25:33 pm PST #20801 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh wow, Epic, here's hoping all of that goes as smoothly as it can!!
In actual engagement ring news, the designers in Philly did exactly what I asked for, but it turns out, I'm a shitty jewelry designer. Who knew?
I have had this experience, and I hate it! Not with engagement rings, obviously, but I am a terrible designer! When I say what I want, it is never good! Feh.
Steph L. - Feb 23, 2023 4:38:30 pm PST #20802 of 30000
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
Epic, I'm glad there's a plan in place -- it sounds promising!
What size (in mm) are you thinking for side stones, and what shape?
The sapphire is set horizontally (FB link: [link] ), so I was thinking a trillion cut shape. I'm bad on sizes, so I can confidently say I don't know at this point. (Wow, that picture is from 10 years ago; comparing it with today, that ring really really needs to be replated.)
Laura - Feb 23, 2023 4:51:59 pm PST #20803 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Thank you for the update, Epic. It is good to be another step closer to the needed surgery. Do you have a sound support system for recovery? I know they will keep you in rehab until you are able to take care of yourself, but it will take some time and you don't want to rush things. I'm glad the bladder test was clear!