Post by AlisonHB » June 12th, 2008, 11:48 am

Hello fabulous PS''rs!



I am pretty new to this site and have found it very helpful already. I thought since I am in desperate need of "ring gallery" design ideas for my engagement ring what better place to turn than right here! I am fortunate enough to have been given the latitude to design my own engagement ring as I wish using an heirloom stone from his family. The stone is a 3.57 OEC, H color and VS2 cut. It is a lovely stone. I have a fabulous designer I am using and we have decided to put it in a radiant halo setting with pave diamonds on the top and all down the shank. It will have a very antique look with lots of milgrain. The shank is going to be 3mm and I am going to have eternity bands custom made to fit snugly on either side of the ring. I want a fairly high setting (to accommodate for the wedding bands) but I am at a loss at to what to do in the gallery under the stone. I know I don''t like the "bucket" look and want to do something unique and different. I will post a picture of what the top will sort of look like (center stone will obviously be different), but I would LOVE to get some opinions of what I could do in the gallery. I am not worried about the bling. I live in Orange County (Newport Beach) and big rings around here are not uncommon. However I don''t want it way too gaudy. Something classy since I am only in my early 30''s.
 
I have seen people on this forum be so helpful and I am looking forward to seeing what people come up with! Thank you in advance for your help giving me ideas and any pictures you can post.

Thank you so much!!!! Image  Alison

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