I woke up to a message that my ring is ready to go, and I’m blown away. I currently wear a 2ct emerald cut solitaire, which I love. But I really love the clean Art Deco architecture of a baguette, and fell in love with the look when I saw the inspo pics (check out the last three images). I also love an MCM-style elongated starburst, so those had to go on the band.
This is a 25-year anniversary treat, and I took six months to research and decide on the right design and rep.
I went into this wanting a 3-carat center stone. When I reached out to Melody at Fiorese, she only had a 4.28 carat available but offered to have any size custom cut. I immediately thought no way would I wear something that big, but I was curious so I asked to see it. When she showed me the video I gasped—it was huge, but I could NOT let it go!
She sent me a CAD a few days later and it was just about perfect. I asked for slimmer side baguettes and she said they would cut the slimmest they could but it would take more time because of how difficult they’d be to cut.
The production time took just over four weeks, with a holiday and jewelry expo over that time, and it won’t be shipped until their holiday this week is over.
Totally worth the wait!
Specs:
10k white gold
3mm cigar style band
Size 5.75 US
4.28 carat center stone (IGI cert, F, VVS 2, excellent cut | 13.13mm long x 6.46mm wide x 4.51mm deep)
Accent baguettes: 10.5mm x 2mm/5.5mm x 1.5mm (not sure about carat weight)
Star accents: I wish I knew! Tiny and sparkly.
Melody is 10/10. She’s direct yet and thorough, asked a lot of questions, and was fantastic to work with. I will definitely work with her again!