E-ring re-set - honest opinions, please!

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E-ring re-set - honest opinions, please!

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by alloamie » March 27th, 2009, 2:05 pm

I really wanted a new look from my original e-ring. With my diamond upgrade year & years away, I decided to reset my e-ring to a david yurman-esque rope solitaire, similar to woobugs and some others I have seen posted on PS.

Well I just got pics back and need some honest opinions!
I had asked for an integrated basket, but looks like I got a peg setting. I spoke with the jeweler over the phone, telling him it looked nice, but it wasn''t what I had envisioned in my head at all. He said that he could alter it. We agreed for him to send me the current ring, and if I was unhappy - he''d take it back and fix it to my liking.

The jeweler said he designed it that way so that my w-band will sit flush. I understand that, but it isn''t what we discussed in the beginning, so i was very confused...i''ve never really seen a peg-set ring like this in person, so I didn''t want him to butcher the setting before I saw it in person. i''m not sure about the height of the ring - also the "stuck-on" look of the peg head bothers me...We''ll see how it looks IRL - I should have it early next week...

Ring details: 18K rose gold setting with platinum head. diamond is .56ct.

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by alloamie » March 27th, 2009, 2:05 pm

And a view from the front

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by marcy » March 27th, 2009, 2:14 pm

Pretty ring and diamond. I would give it a try and if it''s not what you like - have him redo in the way you originally requested.

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by AprilBaby » March 27th, 2009, 2:31 pm

From the top it looks lovely. From the side it looks awkward, stuck on and slightly off straight. I would get a head that flows smoother to the band.

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by CravingDiamonds » March 27th, 2009, 2:38 pm

I agree, from the side view it does look awkward, like they just set it on there any old way. From the top, it looks nice. People are only going to see it from the top, so it is your decision if you want it re-done. Remember that it could come out worse though.

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by Diamond*Dana » March 27th, 2009, 2:42 pm

I love it from the top, it is really pretty!
But I agree with what has already been said about the profile. It might be ok, the pictures are magnified. I think that I would give it a try and see what you think

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by heraanderson » March 27th, 2009, 3:18 pm

The prongs look a little big also (not sure if it''s just because of the pics.

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by icekid » March 27th, 2009, 3:23 pm

Date: 3/27/2009 8:31:55 PM
Author: AprilBaby
From the top it looks lovely. From the side it looks awkward, stuck on and slightly off straight. I would get a head that flows smoother to the band.

Ditto!

I would try it out in person though, and if it''s not right- make them fix it!

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by geckodani » March 27th, 2009, 3:28 pm

Date: 3/27/2009 9:23:14 PM
Author: icekid

Date: 3/27/2009 8:31:55 PM
Author: AprilBaby
From the top it looks lovely. From the side it looks awkward, stuck on and slightly off straight. I would get a head that flows smoother to the band.

Ditto!

I would try it out in person though, and if it''s not right- make them fix it!

Yup! You might really like how it sits with your band - give it a chance, and if it''s not doing it for you, have them change it.

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by alloamie » March 27th, 2009, 3:51 pm

I used the same jeweler (Quest) as PS screenname: BDJ. Her original post is here: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/rockytalky/my-cushion-solitaire-from-quest-engagement-rings-direct-t58805.html

But her pics aren''t up anymore, and all i could find was one pic of her e-ring in the "favorites" post.
Does anyone remember what the profile of hers looks like? I wonder if they made mine that way b/c hers was made the same way...

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by alloamie » March 27th, 2009, 3:52 pm

And I agree that the prongs look pretty big. I''m hoping that its just the pic. I asked for a delicate basket with claw prongs...

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by cinnamon013 » March 27th, 2009, 4:48 pm

So far I think the prongs are too big. The rope is pretty, but I agree about integrating the head with the shank more.

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by whitby_2773 » March 27th, 2009, 6:11 pm

stick with your original plan. i can see where you''re heading - you''re just not quite there yet. should be *very* pretty however when you are.

good luck!

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by alloamie » March 27th, 2009, 6:22 pm

This is the first custom jewelry piece i''ve had made. Is it common to go back & forth with a jeweler until completely satisfied?
Quest was super accommodating & willing to work with me until I am happy with the final result. Makes it seem like custom pieces are never "perfect" from the start?

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by Kelli » March 27th, 2009, 6:45 pm

It''s a really cool looking ring! I agree that your original head idea would be better, but it''s always good to see it in person before you decide. Still very pretty though!

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by alloamie » March 27th, 2009, 7:16 pm

Here''s the pic I sent when we first started talking about the design (taken from LM''s site).
Do you think this will work? Split the shank, re-work the basket, then attach the shank to the bottom of the basket?
I''m sure it''s easier said than done...

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by risingsun » March 27th, 2009, 7:44 pm

I have a peg head on my ring. It was the advantage of allowing you to upgrade without changing your setting. I''ve already upgraded twice and
--if it''s in the cards--I may get a third upgrade out of this set

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by chiquitapet » March 27th, 2009, 7:47 pm

Date: 3/27/2009 8:31:55 PM
Author: AprilBaby
From the top it looks lovely. From the side it looks awkward, stuck on and slightly off straight. I would get a head that flows smoother to the band.

Ditto.

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by LaraOnline » March 27th, 2009, 8:13 pm

Date: 3/27/2009 8:42:48 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
I love it from the top, it is really pretty!

But I agree with what has already been said about the profile. It might be ok, the pictures are magnified. I think that I would give it a try and see what you think

I think seeing it in person can help you greatly in deciding how you feel about the ring. It made a big difference to me, anyhow! I can wholeheartedly see what you are concerned about, with the narrow shank and the head on top, but overall the ring is very pretty! Perhaps the overall slender effect would not be so nice if the head was integrated more fully into the shank of the ring...?

ETA: hmm, I've just seen the LM photo you posted, it seems that you have a clear (and feasible) view of how you would like the head to be integrated into the shank. I think your idea has a lot of merit!

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by Rhea » March 28th, 2009, 1:05 am

Date: 3/27/2009 8:31:55 PM
Author: AprilBaby
From the top it looks lovely. From the side it looks awkward, stuck on and slightly off straight. I would get a head that flows smoother to the band.

I agree. I''d ask for a re-do if you aren''t happy with it.

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by diamondseeker2006 » March 28th, 2009, 7:20 am

There is a lot to be said for allowing the weding band to sit close. Otherwise, your wedding band is going to hit the prongs and scratch them. I think it looks beautiful, and not all rings need teeny prong tips. My Leon prong tips are so tiny that they are almost invisible. So yours likely will look great in real life! I''d really live with it awhile before altering it, because there will be pros and cons.

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by woobug02 » March 28th, 2009, 9:11 am

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I think it beautiful here is mine!!!! Are heads are very similar.

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by MC » March 28th, 2009, 9:13 am

The style is beautiful when viewed from the top. The side is a bit odd, so I would have that redone.

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by woobug02 » March 28th, 2009, 9:21 am

Woooo

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by woobug02 » March 28th, 2009, 9:23 am

My pictures from whiteflash

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by woobug02 » March 28th, 2009, 9:24 am

I too love Yurman..... My ring has a little pad the head sits on. I love the rose colored roping.

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by woobug02 » March 28th, 2009, 9:26 am

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Your ring is really beautiful. What band are you wearing with it.

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by woobug02 » March 28th, 2009, 9:34 am

Go to this link and look at the yurman website. in the fall catalog there is a some good photos of erings

http://www.davidyurman.com/featured/WomensCatalog.aspx?&icid=catalogs2_women

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by somehowcollide » March 28th, 2009, 11:59 am

Great idea from woobug02 (still love your gorgeous oval!!) Here are some pictures of Yurman bridals. Head on, your ring longs very much like the original, good work!

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by somehowcollide » March 28th, 2009, 12:01 pm

Here''s a profile pic of another bridal, you can sort of see how they set the basket here.

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by thing2of2 » March 28th, 2009, 12:16 pm

Yeah, I would definitely have them redo it. I wouldn''t even have them send it to me, honestly. If you specifically asked for something different I highly doubt you''re going to be happy with the peg head. I''m really not sure why they would do that after you sent them pics of that Leon Mege to show them the basket you wanted! I''m sorry-I''m not trying to get you riled up, but it irritates me when people try to make excuses like that.

The style of the ring is gorgeous, though-what wedding band are you planning on wearing with it?

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