#JOTW Bad pics of a great ring, new 5 stone reset iphone pics!

[MakingTheGrade]

I know I should just wait until the weekend or when I can get a good little photoshoot in of my new ring since it absolutely deserves to be shown off properly. But I just couldn't wait!!!

I just picked it up 2 hours ago, and here are some photos because I"m over excited! It's a sz 5, white gold, graduated 5 stone featuring a .9ct center stone that is my original ering diamond, and it's flanked by 2 .52ct and then 2 .25 lazare kaplan rounds (all ags0). The center is F color, the sides are H's and I's but the contrast really isn't that noticeable face up due to the INSANE wall of sparkle.

I will eventually start a proper thread with nicer photos, but thanks for sharing in my excitement right now! I"m loving the graduated 5 stone option for erings, so much finger coverage! I highly doubt DSS will be a problem any time soon, I literally couldn't fit any more diamond on my finger.

Any thoughts on a band? Or should I go bandless? I was thinking a band might help with spinning with the ring is a bit big due to cold weather and finger shrinkage (like right now)

 

[MakingTheGrade]

It's inspired by WF trellis design, sadly when I asked them for a quote they told me they would not set outside sourced diamonds currently. Luckily I have a great local metal smith/jeweler who was able to do it with the help of her friend who does CADs. I loved being able to check in on the process, got to play with the wax and the cast and all that fun stuff.

I LOVE the profile and how much of the diamond you can see, I asked her to set the diamonds as low as possible with a smooth curve across the top, but while still being able to see the tip of the cutlet. Perfection!

Unfortunately it's a bit loos on my ring finger, I don't know if it's just cause it's cold. I thought I'd wear it with a band and see how that feels, or just wear it on my middle finger, it's still great coverage and honestly it's a smidge more comfy, it's a wide ring!

 

[Niel]

Shoot its amaziiiiiiiiiiiiing.

 

[Mayk]

Very pretty!!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

And big shout out to Niel and all the other awesome gals over in RockyTalk who helped me with the inspirations and CADs!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

So shiny!

The last photo is for some perspective, boy is there finger presence..

 

[Niel]

In regards to your band, I'd wear a plain metal band, no diamonds. Either with a twist or design in the band, or with an engraved band.


Or , of course, a French cut colored band.

I'm partial to pairing the wall of bling with an amazing all gold piece.

 

[kalomeli]

Holy... bling!

 

[LLJsmom]

It's very very pretty!! Congratulations!!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Here were the pics my jeweler took. Honestly she does half jewelry and half other metal work, lol. She's quirky and I love it! I don't think she'd be a great fit for Pricescope culture though, so I'm reluctant to share her info because she's already super busy all the time with her metal smithing and I think it would just stress her out. But if anyone is local to philly and wants some local work done and is fairly laid back, let me know and I'll hook you up! She's really skilled, just requires some micromanaging sometimes, I don't think she has that refined instinct like say Leon Mege and she herself isn't really a big jewelry nut, which means you often have to be super specific, but her prices are great and I like that she's sort of a rebel heh.

Here's a link to the CAD thread in case anyone was curious
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/5-stone-cad-help.194030/#post-3539199#p3539199

 

[Enerchi]

GORGEOUS!!! Its HUGE on you --- absolutely gigantico on your teeny little finger!! WOW!!

And the trellis --- PERFECTION!!! Turned out beautifully!!! Congrats on your new wall of sparkly fire, MTG!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

In regards to your band, I'd wear a plain metal band, no diamonds. Either with a twist or design in the band, or with an engraved band.


Or , of course, a French cut colored band.

I'm partial to pairing the wall of bling with an amazing all gold piece.

OOo, twist might be cool! I might go by the mall and try out some things...

Hmmm...now my Facets 7 stone emerald cut looks...unimpressive by comparison. I was going to wear it as a RHR but it's so dwarfed by the new 5 stone lol.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

GORGEOUS!!! Its HUGE on you --- absolutely gigantico on your teeny little finger!! WOW!!

And the trellis --- PERFECTION!!! Turned out beautifully!!! Congrats on your new wall of sparkly fire, MTG!

It's definitely a wall! Its 22mm across, lol, any more and it'll have to be one of those two-finger rings, lol.

 

[Acinom]

How lovely!! Blingy, yet very elegant. And great finger coverage too.

I like it standalone and I agree with Niel: if you opt for a band, a plain or engraved band would be lovely and enables your 5 stone ring to pop.

 

[SapphireLover]

Oh wow, that is mega sparkle. That is truly hubba hubba.

You have a beautiful collection- I remember your hydrangea necklace and your fab coloured stones. Didn't you have a James Meyer diamond ring too?

I'd love to see a picture of your lovely pieces together.

 

[GemFever]

SPARKLEEE!!!!! So much sparkle. And amazing presence from the distance shot. Congrats!

Could you snap a quick pic of this ring next to your emerald cut one? Super curious to see the difference. I saw you said that the EC band felt dwarfed.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

SPARKLEEE!!!!! So much sparkle. And amazing presence from the distance shot. Congrats!

Could you snap a quick pic of this ring next to your emerald cut one? Super curious to see the difference. I saw you said that the EC band felt dwarfed.

Sure, here's a quick snap.
I mean, it's an unfair comparison lol The emerald cut is great, beautiful D color emeralds, 1ctw. But the new ring is nearly 2.5tcw

 

[Niel]

If you wore it with a band. Something like this would be cute. Maybe one on each side. I kind of want one myself to put on top of my ring, as I wear a trinity on the bottom.

Also, not from Tiffanys. Lol.

 

[sonyachancs]

If you wore it with a band. Something like this would be cute. Maybe one on each side. I kind of want one myself to put on top of my ring, as I wear a trinity on the bottom.

Also, not from Tiffanys. Lol.

I want a spacer band like this one!

MakingTheGrade, your 5-stone is such a beaut! and so sparkly

 

[MissGotRocks]

I really love your new ring - it looks fabulous on you! Great way to make a new blingy ering!

I almost think I'd prefer a plain band with it but it would have to be the right height so as not to get completely lost under the stones. Might also just prefer to wear it solo - would hate to cover up the profile with a band!

 

[Scarlett1]

Wow this ring is phenomenal!! Love it

 

[Laila619]

It's really spectacular!!

I would pair it with just a plain white gold band.

 

[GemFever]

Thanks for the pic. Both are beautiful and so different. So much variety in total awesomeness

 

[NOYFB]

It's gorgeous! I'm not normally a fan of 5 stones (don't stone me - I always think they look a bit "bulky" - maybe because I have such small hands) but the graduated size side stones really make this look incredible!

 

[Rosebloom]

Oh my goodness I absolutely adore this!!! What a beauty! It's just perfect. And looks stunning on its own.

I love the idea of an engraved band - like Yssie's Victor Canera. Also, Niel's Trinity is amazing - I love the way it perfectly hugs the contours of the five stone. Or a 24K yellow gold round band like Coati's. Clearly, you'll need them all some day!

 

[AprilBaby]

Stunning, and I love it with the emerald band

 

[pandabee]

Holy goodness it is gorgeous!!! I love the coverage. It turned out so gracefully (as if any of your projects could be anything but). I also would love it with a plain gold band!

 

[GreenBling]

this and Niel's! I think I'm falling in love with this style.

 

[woofmama]

MTG-Your ring is amazing I've been toying with the idea of a five stone and this just pushed me over the edge!
I love the real life perspective picture, really shows how much presence a piece like this has! It's drop dead gorgeous!

I also have an EC band, and love mine, but the sparkle is a different quiet type of sparkle. Your rounds are blingtasic

 

[junebug17]

Gorgeous!! Your jeweler did an outstanding job, the setting is beautiful and the proportions of the stones are perfect! Love the elegance and classic beauty of this ring, and of course the amazing sparkle - the real life perspective shot is amazing! Well done, I love it!