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Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri
Speaking as a LOTR fangirl, I think you've nailed it on the head Niel! If I were looking for a LOTR engagement ring, what you've described is along the lines of what I'd be looking for.
Incidentally, Galadriel's ring of power, Nenya, is also called "the ring of adamant." Here's a pic of it, maybe something to take inspiration from? Greenlake could probably replicate it for you if you think it would be up her alley. It's very non-traditional.
http://img04.deviantart.net/cfc2/i/2005/285/6/e/galadriel__s_ring_by_venema.jpg
I would also take a look at vintage/antique rings since she specifically mentioned them. Edwardian and Art Nouveau era jewelry, specifically, can be very ethereal and nature-themed. They often have very sleek and fluid lines similar to the style used for the Elven architecture and jewelry/gear in the movies. Some possible inspiration:
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Sanstima-Ring-White-Gold-BLB9023325/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Laureen-Ring-White-Gold-BEF03630/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Maala-Ring-White-Gold-BMA82309/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Clementina-Ring-White-Gold-BRR82503/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Nancie-Ring-White-Gold-BBN35921.5/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Jovan-Ring-14K-White-Gold-BBN35947.18/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Ronni-Ring-White-Gold-BRR22409/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Song-Ring-White-Gold-BEF90295/
ETA: I do think that the original JA setting you posted has the right look and feel. It has the right mix of fluid, organic, and abstract imho. I'm just not sure what JA's setting quality is like.
Niel|1461888214|4024858 said:After looking a bit at the elven stuff from LOTR, I have a few options.
I would NOT get a lower colored stone. In anything, I'd get colorless, near colorless if you have to, but I'd strive for high color and save a bit on lower clarity.
Most of their jewelry doesn't seem to even have stones, but when they do they seem very white. I might even aim for strong fluorescence to give them a glow in certain lighting, feeling as if it has a "power"
Clearly you're aware of their floral, almost Celtic motifs. They seem to have twists, knots, leaves. Rather than flowers, the vines seem to play a big role
They seem to play with curves, that plus the fact that the only jewelry they have with any stones in if makes me suggest the marquise. Their jewlery isn't flashy, isn't overdone. it's ornate in its metalwork but organic and subtle in its artisty. If she's specifically against the shape then yes, don't do it. But I really think as a fangirl the more subtle knods to the inspiration the better.
Even in their non jewelry pieces they used understated organic likes to create their district style.
I think playing on the curves of the marquise plus intricate yet subtle vine work is really going to give you the obvious LOTR theme your going for. You could get a nice 60-70 pointer and still have a setting made by a real artisans. Being that none of their stuff is ostentatious, I don't think that size is a problem. Plus, marquise look bigger than other stones of a similar carat weight
Speaking as a LOTR fangirl, I think you've nailed it on the head Niel! If I were looking for a LOTR engagement ring, what you've described is along the lines of what I'd be looking for.
Incidentally, Galadriel's ring of power, Nenya, is also called "the ring of adamant." Here's a pic of it, maybe something to take inspiration from? Greenlake could probably replicate it for you if you think it would be up her alley. It's very non-traditional.
http://img04.deviantart.net/cfc2/i/2005/285/6/e/galadriel__s_ring_by_venema.jpg
I would also take a look at vintage/antique rings since she specifically mentioned them. Edwardian and Art Nouveau era jewelry, specifically, can be very ethereal and nature-themed. They often have very sleek and fluid lines similar to the style used for the Elven architecture and jewelry/gear in the movies. Some possible inspiration:
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Sanstima-Ring-White-Gold-BLB9023325/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Laureen-Ring-White-Gold-BEF03630/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Maala-Ring-White-Gold-BMA82309/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Clementina-Ring-White-Gold-BRR82503/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Nancie-Ring-White-Gold-BBN35921.5/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Jovan-Ring-14K-White-Gold-BBN35947.18/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Ronni-Ring-White-Gold-BRR22409/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Song-Ring-White-Gold-BEF90295/
ETA: I do think that the original JA setting you posted has the right look and feel. It has the right mix of fluid, organic, and abstract imho. I'm just not sure what JA's setting quality is like.