Family Stone Reset

[Diamond*Dana]

I finally took the plunge and had my late mother in laws engagement diamond reset. The stone was originally set in a 14K yellow gold 6 prong solitaire. The setting was very low to the point that you could not even see where the diamond ended and the setting started. She was screaming for a reset, and with my husbands blessing here she is!

Before:

 

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After:

 

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Another

 

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Last one

 

[platinumrock]

Ohhh, it''s beautiful!!! I love the milgraining on the wedding band. Simple, yet classic.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

You can''t tell from the pictures, but the stone is so sparkly and full of life! She was a beauty before, but is much happier in her new home!

 

[steph72276]

Looks great!

 

[kittybean]

Pretty stone! It''s great that you were able to get such a lovely new setting to keep it safe for future generations.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 1/16/2009 7:10:48 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
After:

BEEEEEEEAUTIFUL DiamondDana!!!

I also have to say that I love your nails!

 

[pixley]

YAAAAAAY, Dana! She looks fantastic in her new home! I love the curvy/airy architecture of the setting and it sits so beautifully next to your yummy band. Sooo pretty!

 

[EricaR]

I really love the side view on that setting. So much of the diamond is visible!

 

[Burk]

It''s lovely!

 

[Monnyjay]

Your set is lovely Dana, you must be very happy with it

 

[chiquitapet]

Looks beautiful!!

 

[glitterata]

What a lovely way to preserve family memories!

 

[coatimundi_org]

It''s beautiful DD!!

Love the profile!

 

[icekid]

It turned out beautifully- how lovely that you can enjoy a sentimental stone now!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Thank you all for your lovely comments!
I am very happy with it...I love the setting! It is hard to believe that it really is the same stone

 

[joflier]

Very nice! It looks great in the new setting!

 

[got2goldens]

It looked great before, but it is breathtaking now, especially with the diamond band.
And I agree, you do have nice nails!

Kat

 

[PrincessDijon]

I love the new setting! It has a whole new dimension to it!

 

[geckodani]

Date: 1/17/2009 9:01:04 PM
Author: got2goldens
It looked great before, but it is breathtaking now, especially with the diamond band.
And I agree, you do have nice nails!

Kat

Ditto!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Thanks again...and thank you for the nail compliments! They are really in need of a fill

 

[musey]

Wow, it certainly makes the diamond look quite different! What a difference a setting makes, huh? I''m glad to hear you were able to set the diamond into something that you enjoy more

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Date: 1/18/2009 1:48:14 AM
Author: musey
Wow, it certainly makes the diamond look quite different! What a difference a setting makes, huh? I''m glad to hear you were able to set the diamond into something that you enjoy more

It does make a difference.
I went back and forth on the whole idea of changing the original setting, but the prongs were getting a bit bent on the old setting and I figured that my MIL would want the diamond to be worn and loved, not sitting in a jewelry box.

I would like to take the old setting and have an emerald set in it for my daughter when she gets older. She is only 4 now and never was able to meet her grandmother, but I think that it would be such a nice gift for her. She was born in May so that is the reason for the emerald. There are also 2 diamond bands that went with the solitaire, so I will probably have them all soldered together!

Anyway, thanks again to everyone! I just love that there is a place full of bling lovers like me!

 

[risingsun]

The reset is lovely. It makes your diamond the center of attention. Enjoy your ring