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Brilliant_Rock
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Hi all I need some opinions pretty please. I'm considering purchasing a gorgeous 8mm antique OEC but it's hard to pull the trigger since I can't try it on (set in a ring). I'd set it in an antique-y style milgrain bezel + halo custom setting with either a pave band or skinny bezeled (w/milgrain) french cut side stones.
I guess the only real point that has me undecided is how it'd look on my size 5.75 finger. I LOVE the way 9ish mm rounds look on small fingers (Yssie, Frankie etc) and I originally wanted a 9mm OEC or 8X9 AVC/cushion but the price on this 8mm OEC is really great and to go up to 9mm is HEAPS more. I feel MUCH better about spending (way) less money than my budget but am worried that I'll regret not going with 9mm.... ???? If I get and set this stone - this is it for me (for e-ring upgrades anyways) because I wouldn't want to lose the $ on a custom setting.
I've searched and searched for pics of a 8mm round with halo (or even 8mm non-halo) on a size 5.75-6 finger but couldn't find anything. If anyone has any pics so I can get a feel for how much finger coverage, that'd be super awesome!
Also, if I DID go with a larger OEC (9mm) would a bezel and halo be too much for a jeans and flips flops type lifestyle? That's DEFINITELY the setting I want but I don't want the ring to clash or be over the top compared to my laid back style. I also want the view from the top to show the band- not just the center stone.
Thanks everybody!!!!
I guess the only real point that has me undecided is how it'd look on my size 5.75 finger. I LOVE the way 9ish mm rounds look on small fingers (Yssie, Frankie etc) and I originally wanted a 9mm OEC or 8X9 AVC/cushion but the price on this 8mm OEC is really great and to go up to 9mm is HEAPS more. I feel MUCH better about spending (way) less money than my budget but am worried that I'll regret not going with 9mm.... ???? If I get and set this stone - this is it for me (for e-ring upgrades anyways) because I wouldn't want to lose the $ on a custom setting.
I've searched and searched for pics of a 8mm round with halo (or even 8mm non-halo) on a size 5.75-6 finger but couldn't find anything. If anyone has any pics so I can get a feel for how much finger coverage, that'd be super awesome!
Also, if I DID go with a larger OEC (9mm) would a bezel and halo be too much for a jeans and flips flops type lifestyle? That's DEFINITELY the setting I want but I don't want the ring to clash or be over the top compared to my laid back style. I also want the view from the top to show the band- not just the center stone.
Thanks everybody!!!!