2 ct. NON-Ering/RHR

[MaryAlaina]

If you had a 2 ct. diamond that you wanted to use in a RHR, how would you set it so it wouldn''t look too e-ring-ish? I''d love to see pix of examples, either with other stones or not.

 

[DiamondGirly]

I''d go cushion with a halo. I think it looks awesome for a cocktail ring without looking like a super traditional ering.

i think this is a 4ct

 

[NewEnglandLady]

For a RHR, I''d take an elongated shape like a marquise, oval or emerald and set it E/W. I''d also consider a halo for a RHR. Or make a combo of halo and E/W

Are you using a 2 carat stone for a RHR? Sounds like a very fun project, what are you thinking of doing?

 

[Linda W]

I believe this is a PSer''s beautiful engagement ring.

Linda

 

[DiamondGirly]

It is -- I think it would look great for a RHR too. I like for an ER but it''s a bit too nontraditional for me there. Great ring though! No disrespect.

 

[neatfreak]

Date: 6/2/2008 4:53:22 PM
Author: NewEnglandLady
For a RHR, I''d take an elongated shape like a marquise, oval or emerald and set it E/W. I''d also consider a halo for a RHR. Or make a combo of halo and E/W

Ditto! Great ideas!

 

[MaryAlaina]

I guess I should have clarified.....a ROUND 2 ct. diamond is what I''m specifically wondering about.

 

[DiamondGirly]

Hmmmmm -- tougher.

Is that too big for a halo? I like halos on RHRs a lot.

 

[CrookedRock]

Date: 6/2/2008 4:50:12 PM
Author: DiamondGirly
I''d go cushion with a halo. I think it looks awesome for a cocktail ring without looking like a super traditional ering.

i think this is a 4ct

FYI... That is my ENGAGEMENT Ring.

Thanks Linda

 

[DiamondGirly]

Date: 6/2/2008 5:02:11 PM
Author: CrookedRock

Date: 6/2/2008 4:50:12 PM

Author: DiamondGirly

I''d go cushion with a halo. I think it looks awesome for a cocktail ring without looking like a super traditional ering.


i think this is a 4ct

FYI... That is my ENGAGEMENT Ring.


Thanks Linda

I know. I like it a lot.

Look at what New England Lady suggested:

"For a RHR, I''d take an elongated shape like a marquise, oval or emerald and set it E/W. I''d also consider a halo for a RHR. Or make a combo of halo and E/W"

I thought the same thing but like cushions more than those shapes so I thought your ring pretty much fits the description.

Sorry to offend. The OP asked for pictures.

 

[ericad]

Perhaps a halo but using gemstones rather than diamonds? I love the look of a white diamond surrounded by a sapphire (or any color) halo...

 

[CrookedRock]

Date: 6/2/2008 5:08:38 PM
Author: DiamondGirly

Date: 6/2/2008 5:02:11 PM
Author: CrookedRock

Date: 6/2/2008 4:50:12 PM

Author: DiamondGirly

I''d go cushion with a halo. I think it looks awesome for a cocktail ring without looking like a super traditional ering.


i think this is a 4ct

FYI... That is my ENGAGEMENT Ring.


Thanks Linda

I know. I like it a lot.

Look at what New England Lady suggested:

''For a RHR, I''d take an elongated shape like a marquise, oval or emerald and set it E/W. I''d also consider a halo for a RHR. Or make a combo of halo and E/W''

I thought the same thing but like cushions more than those shapes so I thought your ring pretty much fits the description.

Sorry to offend. The OP asked for pictures.

I don''t mind my pictures being used. I put them on a worldwide online forum...
PS''ers will often post others pictures, but credit is usually given to the owner of the piece in the picture.
Considering I just posted it last week, I thought it was odd bc it wasn''t like someone couldn''t figure who it belonged to.
Also the OP was asking for RHR and whatever your opinion may be of my ring, I understand you like it, it is my engagement ring, so for someone to call it a cocktail type ring just seemed a lil off to me...
I''m not angry just giving you a friendly PS heads up on how we normally do things... Welcome to PS, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

 

[CrookedRock]

Date: 6/2/2008 5:10:24 PM
Author: ericad
Perhaps a halo but using gemstones rather than diamonds? I love the look of a white diamond surrounded by a sapphire (or any color) halo...

I love that idea, Catmom''s new ring comes to mind right away~ I love it!

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

good thinking cr! the colored halo really makes that bad boy pop!

 

[MaryAlaina]

Any non-halo ideas? I already have halo ring and don''t want another.

 

[DiamondGirly]

T and Co has some wild looking stuff that they categorize as Erings but i think they look cocktailish

I''m not crazy about them but it''s a thought -- i''m sure someone could replicate any of the designs

http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?sku=21248878

 

[MustangGal]

How about a 3 stone with gemstone sides? I''m thinking pear cut side stones, in a fairly large size, and made so that it''s level with the center? That would look less engagement-ish and more RHR.

Another idea would be set low in a wide band with engraving or detailing.

 

[tradergirl]

I have a 2 ct. very light pink sapphire which looks like a pink diamond and I am in the process of having this done with it as a RHR

http://www.jalbrechtfinejewelry.com/customengagementvintage2.html

4th one down.


I also think that big one looks like a cocktail ring. Again, why is that considered so insulting? Nuts!

 

[pixley]

How about adding some pear sidestones like KristyDarling''s and Reis'' Leon Mege 3-stone rings? I also like this Leon Mege creation

 

[MaryAlaina]

I''m not really looking for a ring that looks "cocktailish" (gawd, I hate that term). I just want something that doesn''t scream "engagement ring".

 

[DiamondGirly]

Aren''t 2ct rings that aren''t engagement rings basically cocktail rings? I don''t know how you''re going to sport a 2ct diamond on your right hand without it looking either too "cocktailish" or too much like an Ering (sorry you hate that term)

 

[librarychickie]

MA~

Here''s a ring that I''ve been lusting over for a couple of years. Alas, I don''t have the requisite 2 carat diamond to fit it.

It''s a Saturn design.

~LC

 

[librarychickie]

sketch of that one...

 

[librarychickie]

Or, for a modern twist, I also love this Temple St. Clair. Ahhh...

 

[librarychickie]

profile of the TSC...

 

[iluvcarats]

Date: 6/2/2008 4:45:19 PM
Author:MaryAlaina
If you had a 2 ct. diamond that you wanted to use in a RHR, how would you set it so it wouldn''t look too e-ring-ish? I''d love to see pix of examples, either with other stones or not.

I think that whenever you have a diamond in the center of a ring, because of the symbolism of a diamond, it is going to look like an engagement ring.
I think it is rude to refer to someone''s e-ring as a cocktail ring, and when it was said about my ring, I was called "sensative", yet the flip side of the coin is that these comments are INsensative!
There have been a lot of comments from people not knowing that this is considered an insult.
Well now you know.
It is.
Crooked Rock''s ring looks like what it is - a beautiful engagement ring.
Calling it a cocktail ring tries to rob it of it''s special sentiment and meaning.

 

[DiamondGirly]

Date: 6/2/2008 6:14:45 PM
Author: iluvcarats

Date: 6/2/2008 4:45:19 PM

Author:MaryAlaina

If you had a 2 ct. diamond that you wanted to use in a RHR, how would you set it so it wouldn''t look too e-ring-ish? I''d love to see pix of examples, either with other stones or not.

I think that whenever you have a diamond in the center of a ring, because of the symbolism of a diamond, it is going to look like an engagement ring.

I think it is rude to refer to someone''s e-ring as a cocktail ring, and when it was said about my ring, I was called ''sensative'', yet the flip side of the coin is that these comments are INsensative!

There have been a lot of comments from people not knowing that this is considered an insult.

Well now you know.

It is.

Crooked Rock''s ring looks like what it is - a beautiful engagement ring.

Calling it a cocktail ring tries to rob it of it''s special sentiment and meaning.

Touchy, touchy...

My god. I apologized already.

Also, taken in a vacuum, a large center stone surrounded by a halo looks like a cocktail ring to me. I wasn''t trying to rob anyone''s ring of its meaning. Who cares what I think anyway -- I''m a total stranger!!!!

 

[kcoursolle]

I love split shanks for RHRs...yummy. This would look gorgeous with a buttercut head a la tiger: http://www.artofplatinum.com/4images/details.php?image_id=275

 

[MaryAlaina]

Date: 6/2/2008 5:53:51 PM
Author: librarychickie
MA~


Here''s a ring that I''ve been lusting over for a couple of years. Alas, I don''t have the requisite 2 carat diamond to fit it.


It''s a Saturn design.


~LC

Oooooo....I love that one! I may have to check out more of their designs! I could totally see myself wearing something like that.

 

[MaryAlaina]

I think most PSers who have been here a while do not like the term "cocktail ring". First of all, it is dated. Secondly, it gives the image of an ugly ring with a clump of small diamonds without any real pleasing design to the ring. (At least this is the image I get in MY mind when someone uses that term.)

Also, halo rings have been all the rage for several years now, and to suggest that a halo ring looks like a "cocktail ring" is ridiculous in my opinion, unless someone is totally unversed on current jewelry fashion and terms used. I realized some people are new here, and possibly that is their situation.

Anyway, back to my main point...I may have a 2 ct. round stone that I want to set in a ring that I can wear without people thinking it is an engagement ring. (I have enough e-ring style rings!) I''m trying to find something unusual. I already have halo and split shank rings. I know we have a creative bunch on here, so I thought I''d see what you could come up with!