April 28, 2017
Gem Gossip: Top Ten Rings From STORE 5a
I learned of STORE 5a when on my #JewelryRoadTrip last month in the Ohio area. The shop caught my attention because they are all about selling pre-owned items--things like designer handbags, watches, and of course fine jewelry. It is stores like STORE 5a where you can find hidden gems and that one piece you've been missing from your collection, easily. Luckily they have two locations, both in Columbus, Ohio--one being in the Easton Market and the other in Short North. Taking the word pre-owned and putting their own spin on it, STORE 5a shows how you can save money, be socially responsible and own a piece of fashion history, all while shopping at their store.
I hope to someday get to visit one of their stores, but in the meantime, their jewels came to me! Here are my TOP TEN favorite rings from their current inventory:
I don't know but for some reason I went from not liking pink to being ALL ABOUT pink! This kunzite ring is vibrant, glowing and pouring out color in every direction. What is neat about it this particular piece is that it features some rutile inclusions that have become a part of the unique look of the stone. Rutile thin fibers of another mineral that often get in the cross path of another mineral when forming underground. The result is often really cool, like in this ring!
The center gemstone in this ring immediately caught my attention and you wouldn't realize how different the setting is until you saw the side profile view, above! The flattened shank is actually really comfortable--now I know why so many men have a square wedding band. The tourmaline is such a pretty blue-green color, accented perfectly with a rubellite (just another word for red/pink tourmaline).
A cluster of geometric goodness consisting of diamonds and sapphires, this ring is bold and beautiful! There's quite a lot of diamond weight here--nearly three carats! It sparkles like crazy and the way the ring is designed, it has a comfort fit where the shank meets the front. I love how elongated it is and takes up quite a lot of space on the finger! A must in my book.
Something about owls that people just love--my gram collected owls for years...had them all over her house! I would have preferred this owl ring over a house full of owls any day! The eyes are two glowing sapphires and there are also diamonds which form its classic scowl. I love the detail of the texture of the gold--makeshift feathers right there! Such a cool piece.
This ring is all about the details! From the gilded, scrolling shank, to the contrasting metals, and even the details of the "petals," it checks every box. It also doesn't hurt that it is very photogenic! It is bold and earthy, with lots of vintage vibes going on. Maybe you're a May baby and need a birthstone ring that you've been hunting for?! This may be it!
Perfect for spring, or really, any time of year for that matter--this flower ring is the cutest! It is set with one center old mine cut diamond that is approx. 0.40 carats, surrounded by gold petals with sapphire accents. I've always loved the combination of yellow gold, blue sapphire and diamonds. This little vintage beauty is a definite favorite!
Ah, the classic three-stone filigree ring--a staple in every antique jewelry collector's jewel box. I remember purchasing mine when I first started collecting--since then I upgraded by removing the center stone and replacing it with a diamond. This could easily be done with this one too, but I do love the contrast of the blue and the white gold/white diamonds. Such a precious piece with a great price!
If anything is becoming as of late, it is these incredible pear-cuts that are thankfully trending. I love a good pear cut and this particular diamond has some intense yellow color to it, enhanced through a process called irradiation. I love its design and silhouette--it looks as though it is two rings, but it is all one seamless ring. And it sparkles like crazy!
I love a juicy color combo and this is amethyst/pink tourmaline duo is pretty incredible! Besides the fact that the design is really stunning in its own right, I simply can't get enough of this ring. I can picture it being paired with a very casual t-shirt and jeans look, and make a big impact. Make this your statement ring that people recognize you by!
This ring most resembles a snowflake to me, but could be open for interpretation. It features both princess cut and round brilliant cut diamonds to create the design, every stone being bezel set. This would be an ideal ring for every day wear. The diamonds total approx. 1.21 carats and whether you love the winter or love the concept of snowflakes each being totally unique, this ring is for you!
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