cbird
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True. But I'd try and do it if its in your budget just because women get attached to their e ring, they often don't want to change it.cbird|1413837763|3769957 said:You know what, if I can't do the pave now I can't do it. I can always upgrade in the future.
Yes, and especially if you are going to do the rose gold head, which will probably be a custom type project. You might consider having the ring made in a way that you could add pave later without having to build a new ring. That could save you a little money now and she would not have to change rings in the future - just enhance it with the diamonds on the shank. Or not. She may decide not to do that afterall. Maybe get a diamond band instead. A pink one and a yellow one. Wouldn't that be peachyNiel|1413838478|3769967 said:True. But I'd try and do it if its in your budget just because women get attached to their e ring, they often don't want to change it.cbird|1413837763|3769957 said:You know what, if I can't do the pave now I can't do it. I can always upgrade in the future.
Texas Leaguer|1413838908|3769973 said:Yes, and especially if you are going to do the rose gold head, which will probably be a custom type project. You might consider having the ring made in a way that you could add pave later without having to build a new ring. That could save you a little money now and she would not have to change rings in the future - just enhance it with the diamonds on the shank. Or not. She may decide not to do that afterall. Maybe get a diamond band instead. A pink one and a yellow one. Wouldn't that be peachyNiel|1413838478|3769967 said:True. But I'd try and do it if its in your budget just because women get attached to their e ring, they often don't want to change it.cbird|1413837763|3769957 said:You know what, if I can't do the pave now I can't do it. I can always upgrade in the future.
Niel|1413839204|3769975 said:If it were me,I'd contact David klass. I'd tell him you want a lotus style pave ring in 14k white with a 14k rose gold head. The shank I'd try and do like this Leon mege ring
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/lotus-diamond-engagement-ring-by-leon-mege-1244.htm
And a head more like this cvb ring.
Lotus style plus these photos I think he should get. Tell him 6prong if that's what you prefer. I think this would be nice because it adds extra metal around the diamond for as much pink gold enhancement as you can get without a cup, and the band doesn't have a cathedral so it feels more appropriate that the shank and head are different colors.
On the contrary, I think your color bands are beautiful and I can totally see them on either side of the OP's engagement ring with white band and pink head. (I like the one Niel suggested very much). I was being a little facetious in that they would obviousy bust the budget which is the whole reason for suggesting to do the pave on the shank later. But they sure would add that peachy impact the OP is going for! And they could be added on as budget becomes available without any change to the e-ring. Great anniversary presentsmomhappy|1413839589|3769978 said:Texas Leaguer|1413838908|3769973 said:Yes, and especially if you are going to do the rose gold head, which will probably be a custom type project. You might consider having the ring made in a way that you could add pave later without having to build a new ring. That could save you a little money now and she would not have to change rings in the future - just enhance it with the diamonds on the shank. Or not. She may decide not to do that afterall. Maybe get a diamond band instead. A pink one and a yellow one. Wouldn't that be peachyNiel|1413838478|3769967 said:True. But I'd try and do it if its in your budget just because women get attached to their e ring, they often don't want to change it.cbird|1413837763|3769957 said:You know what, if I can't do the pave now I can't do it. I can always upgrade in the future.
I can't tell if your comment was meant as a dig to my post
I only posted to demonstrate the quality that ERD can offer because like me, OP researched VC - I wasn't posting to suggest a setting style, etc.
Texas Leaguer|1413840324|3769994 said:On the contrary, I think your color bands are beautiful and I can totally see them on either side of the OP's engagement ring with white band and pink head. (I like the one Niel suggested very much). I was being a little facetious in that they would obviousy bust the budget which is the whole reason for suggesting to do the pave on the shank later. But they sure would add that peachy impact the OP is going for! And they could be added on as budget becomes available without any change to the e-ring. Great anniversary presentsmomhappy|1413839589|3769978 said:Texas Leaguer|1413838908|3769973 said:Yes, and especially if you are going to do the rose gold head, which will probably be a custom type project. You might consider having the ring made in a way that you could add pave later without having to build a new ring. That could save you a little money now and she would not have to change rings in the future - just enhance it with the diamonds on the shank. Or not. She may decide not to do that afterall. Maybe get a diamond band instead. A pink one and a yellow one. Wouldn't that be peachyNiel|1413838478|3769967 said:True. But I'd try and do it if its in your budget just because women get attached to their e ring, they often don't want to change it.cbird|1413837763|3769957 said:You know what, if I can't do the pave now I can't do it. I can always upgrade in the future.
I can't tell if your comment was meant as a dig to my post
I only posted to demonstrate the quality that ERD can offer because like me, OP researched VC - I wasn't posting to suggest a setting style, etc.
Indeed. Sorry if I was getting too cute with my post. Your color bands looked so nice I guess I got a little carried away with my "advice".momhappy|1413842308|3770027 said:Texas Leaguer|1413840324|3769994 said:On the contrary, I think your color bands are beautiful and I can totally see them on either side of the OP's engagement ring with white band and pink head. (I like the one Niel suggested very much). I was being a little facetious in that they would obviousy bust the budget which is the whole reason for suggesting to do the pave on the shank later. But they sure would add that peachy impact the OP is going for! And they could be added on as budget becomes available without any change to the e-ring. Great anniversary presentsmomhappy|1413839589|3769978 said:Texas Leaguer|1413838908|3769973 said:Yes, and especially if you are going to do the rose gold head, which will probably be a custom type project. You might consider having the ring made in a way that you could add pave later without having to build a new ring. That could save you a little money now and she would not have to change rings in the future - just enhance it with the diamonds on the shank. Or not. She may decide not to do that afterall. Maybe get a diamond band instead. A pink one and a yellow one. Wouldn't that be peachyNiel|1413838478|3769967 said:True. But I'd try and do it if its in your budget just because women get attached to their e ring, they often don't want to change it.cbird|1413837763|3769957 said:You know what, if I can't do the pave now I can't do it. I can always upgrade in the future.
I can't tell if your comment was meant as a dig to my post
I only posted to demonstrate the quality that ERD can offer because like me, OP researched VC - I wasn't posting to suggest a setting style, etc.
Ah, okay Thanks for clarifying - it's tough to tell sometimes how things were meant to come across on a forum like this.
cbird|1413839903|3769985 said:I absolutely love that lotus idea. Thank you so much.
cbird|1413848774|3770088 said:I just noticed he has also done a fleur de lis inspired solitaire, which happens to be on of the symbols for my gfs sorority. But I really love the lotus...
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/557531628843771303/
Smart man to run it by the wearer!cbird|1413850431|3770098 said:Yup just ran it by her. She prefers the lotus. I think we are set!
He has an email too if you'd prefer to email him... Let me see if I can find it.cbird|1413898442|3770326 said:I am going to contact him today! Do I need to have a FB account to view the page?
cbird|1414192061|3772276 said:It has arrived! And it is perfect. I can't really put into words how excited I am. It is the exact color we have been looking for, eye clean, and it sparkles so beautifully! I know my gf is going to love it. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all of you who have responded to my inquiries and/or made suggestions, especially Niel. It really means a lot that to me that you are willing to take some time out of your day to help someone out who has no idea what he's doing!
Working with Leibish has been such a pleasure. Excellent customer service and knowledge, and the stone was at my doorstep two days after I wired them the money. Very refreshing when compared with a lot of other companies I have experience with. In case anyone ever digs up this post in the future with questions about Leibish, don't hesitate to do business with them!
Now the setting: I contacted David and he got back to me. Sounds like he can do exactly what I'm looking for. When I have a little more information I will update.
As far as pictures go, I only have a camera phone and the pictures I've taken don't really come out that well.
You might want to contact Ralph Mueler and Associates in Scottsdale.cbird|1414602145|3774509 said:Still mulling over my options but a question for Niel and then the forum. Niel, what is the source of the first picture you posted with the lotus that sat directly on the shank? I can't get my mind off that setting its exactly what I want. And then for the forum, can anyone recommend any jewelers in Scottsdale or Phoenix AZ that might be able to create a custom setting for me? Thanks!
Texas Leaguer said:You might want to contact Ralph Mueler and Associates in Scottsdale.cbird|1414602145|3774509 said:Still mulling over my options but a question for Niel and then the forum. Niel, what is the source of the first picture you posted with the lotus that sat directly on the shank? I can't get my mind off that setting its exactly what I want. And then for the forum, can anyone recommend any jewelers in Scottsdale or Phoenix AZ that might be able to create a custom setting for me? Thanks!
cbird said:I guess I'm just nervous about sending the stone through the mail channel and the waiting to get it back. Any experiences?