1 pointer vs. 1.5 pointer pics please?

[TruLuv858]

Hi All!

I know the majority of PS'ers prefer a VERY delicate halo, typically half pointers for their halos ( a la Gypsy, who has a Beautiful ring!)... however, while I adore the look, I don't think it will provide the look or finger coverage I am looking for. I am actually a fan of larger/chunkier halos. Not so much that they appear scalloped, but substantial. In communicating with Mark at BE, he suggested a 1.15mm, a little larger than 1 pointers, but smaller than 2 pointers. Your thoughts? I am sort of torn between 1 pointers and 1.15mm (describes as 1 and one half pointers). Do any of you pictures of either of these specific porpotions? It would be helpful for me to visualize.

TIA!!

 

[unsettled]

I think it depends on the type of halo as well. I tried these two out for a bit. Turns out a halo just wasn't in the cards for me right now. But I am almost positive that the halo stones are the same size in both. I think they are 1 pointers. I preferred the halo on the top with more metal. But that was just my personal preference. I think my diamond looked brighter and whiter (and maybe bigger) in the halo with less metal.

 

[TruLuv858]

Unsettled- Thank you! Amazing how different the looks are despite the fact they are the same size melee!

 

[mns12]

Here is the link for luckky's beauty which I believe she references the halo has 1.5 pointers.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/after-ive-been-waiting-and-waiting.171733/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/after-ive-been-waiting-and-waiting.171733/[/URL]

 

[TruLuv858]

MNS- thank you and it is I .5mm, not 1.15! Lol! Thank you!!!

 

[laurenk]

Hi Truluv how are you?
I know you're probably wanting to see how the actual halo will look but have you added the mm dimensions to your centre stone on diamdb to see how big the overall ring will be using different size melee? I found this so helpful!!

 

[TruLuv858]

Hi Lauren!! I did! Just recently after reading your post! Great recommendation

 

[laurenk]

It's so hard to visualize isn't it? I'm wondering if it would be worth paying someone like cvb or David klass to provide recommendations for a halo for a nominated fee so you feel you have expert advise? Id love that opportunity. If I lived in USA id have one of them or Victor do mine

 

[TruLuv858]

It's so hard to visualize isn't it? I'm wondering if it would be worth paying someone like cvb or David klass to provide recommendations for a halo for a nominated fee so you feel you have expert advise? Id love that opportunity. If I lived in USA id have one of them or Victor do mine

Hey Lauren!

I am actually working with Mark at BE, and based on what I want to accomplish, he recommended the 1.5mm, so I feel confident in his choice, but I was hoping to see a visual. He recommended 1.3 for a more delicate look and 1.5 if I wanted a more substantial halo, withough looking too chunky.

 

[hidingpearl]

Hi TruLuv858,

My halo is made up of 1.4mm diamonds and my centre stone AVR is .79ct I adore the balance. I think the halo stones look more delicate in real life than in these photos. Hope that helps your visualisation.

 

[Emeraldcutlover]

OMG- I am so glad you showed both shots of your ring bc I think the proportions are perfect and I love how it looks! I have been thinking of doing a halo for a ridiculously long time and this has helped, I must say! It looks beautiful! xo

 

[laurenk]

Hi Tru! Just re reading this thread! I think you mentioned in another post about two sides halo? So a normal halo then another halo at 90deg to this halo so you see diamonds from top AND from side. This would maybe allow you to have a more delicate halo but add the extra oomph as I'm sure the second halo would definitely add mm......

Can mark do a few CAD variations of is this too tricky?

 

[TruLuv858]

Lauren- I asked Mark about this, and he actually persuaded me not to go this route and said it wouldn't add much to the spread, and it would be unnecessary, and add costs, of which I could use on other aspects of the ring. I'm toying with putting pink diamond melee, somewhere... just not sure exactly how? Or where in the basket yet? Lol! I'm so torn on the design still. It's analysis paralysis. I'm dying to see how your project turns out, the dimensions are very similar to mine, even though it's a different cut. Your ring is going to be gorgeous!!!

 

[TruLuv858]

Hidingpearl- your ring is stunning!!!

 

[laurenk]

Hello! I've just posted two new cads, one showIng 1/2 pointers and the next showing 1.5 pointers. It's in my cad thread. I must say there's such s fine line between making the centre diamond look biggest (smaller melee) vs maximizing finger coverage (1.5 melee).

I love your idea of adding pink somewhere!!!

 

[TruLuv858]

Ahhh! I know, Lauren! That's my confusion! I'm so torn. I wish thar sales person would have let you take a pic!!! I'm especially intrigued since you thought it seemed too large. It really is so nice to have such different perspectives. I find it all so helpful!

 

[hidingpearl]

Hidingpearl- your ring is stunning!!!

Aww thank you so much

 

[artdecolover71]

hiding pearl-LOVE the vintage look of your ring and wowee that sure is some gorgeous coverage-would not guess it was .79 center. what a beaut! Who made that? well done!

 

[hidingpearl]

hiding pearl-LOVE the vintage look of your ring and wowee that sure is some gorgeous coverage-would not guess it was .79 center. what a beaut! Who made that? well done!

Thank you so much for your kind words. I definitely wanted an art deco feel to my ring. Even though the diamond is small in comparison to most of the stones here, and I do lust for a large OEC, every single day I stare at my ring and smile because I love it so much. The wonderful and ever-so-patient David Klass made my ring. He was brilliant.

 

[artdecolover71]

Ahhhh DK- he's awesome. Honestly- your stone looks like a bigger size and many will lust after it both here and IRL!

 

[hidingpearl]

Ahhhh DK- he's awesome. Honestly- your stone looks like a bigger size and many will lust after it both here and IRL!

Thank you, that's very sweet to say