My BGD three stone reset

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Newonk

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by Newonk » February 21st, 2010, 6:17 am

Here are the original rings, a 1.0 ct RB solitaire in YG tiffany setting and three stone .33/.50/.33 in platinum. They belong to both of my maternal great-grandmothers and I worked with BGD to do a three-stone with the 1.0 ct in the middle and the .33''s o the side in the WG crossed trellis setting. It just came and its GORGEOUS! Thinking now about what to do with the remaining .50 carat in a RHR...I like bezels and any ideas or examples are welcome!

So - the orignials first: They are 1940s-50s era:

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Newonk

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by Newonk » February 21st, 2010, 6:17 am

Here''s a shot of the new one! BGD crossed trellis in 18K WG, .33/1.0/.33. No stats on the diamonds, but they look stunning in this setting!! I''m thrilled! Beautiful craftsmanship and great service from Lesley and Brian. Looking forward to more projects with them.

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Newonk

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by Newonk » February 21st, 2010, 6:18 am

Another view

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Diamond*Dana

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by Diamond*Dana » February 21st, 2010, 6:20 am

Gorgeous reset, wow! It looks great on you, awesome finger coverage. Enjoy!

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Newonk

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by Newonk » February 21st, 2010, 6:26 am

thanks!! a little more side view:

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lknvrb4

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by lknvrb4 » February 21st, 2010, 6:27 am

It looks great. Do you have a profile shot?

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Newonk

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by Newonk » February 21st, 2010, 6:34 am

Here''s a profile handshot. its wonderfully low-profile, which I hoped it would be, and I asked for very secure "claw" prongs, and I think they came out perfectly. It has a very nice weight to it, but its still delicate and very comfortable. I just couldn''t be happier with how it turned out.

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lizzyann

Joined: December 23rd, 2009, 5:17 pm

by lizzyann » February 21st, 2010, 6:43 am

Beautiful reset! Gorgeous!!!

For ideas on your .5 stone, you could do a halo around it for a RHR, make it into a pendant, or buy another matching .5 for a set of studs!

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Newonk

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by Newonk » February 21st, 2010, 6:51 am

Great ideas, thanks lizzy - I had been thinking about a RHR with sapphires perhaps surrounding the .50 in a flower pattern? Kind of hard to picture, though. If anyone has examples of diamonds with colored halos, let me know - it sounds a bit weird but i think it could be simple and pretty..

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Laila619

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by Laila619 » February 21st, 2010, 7:41 am

Oh, that''s just beautiful! The setting is so fluid and graceful!

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Bliss

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by Bliss » February 21st, 2010, 7:42 am

GORGEOUS!

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tigian

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by tigian » February 21st, 2010, 8:33 am

Your ring is soooooo gorgeous! I love how you were able to reset your special stones.

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Newonk

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by Newonk » February 21st, 2010, 9:12 am

Thanks! I just love the symbolism, and its just amazing the way the stones stay brilliant for all these years (and many more, of course!)

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princessplease

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by princessplease » February 21st, 2010, 11:46 am

Lovely reset!!!!!!!!

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jcrow

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by jcrow » February 21st, 2010, 12:00 pm

quite a beautiful reset! very lovely.

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canada_ham

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by canada_ham » February 21st, 2010, 2:50 pm

it looks fantastic! i love the proportions! BGD did a great job!!

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miraclesrule

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by miraclesrule » February 21st, 2010, 3:24 pm

I love before and after project pictures. It''s a beautiful ring. I can''t wait to see what you do with the .50.

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Gleam

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by Gleam » February 21st, 2010, 3:26 pm

Wow, stunning! the proportions are perfect!

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Luckyeshe

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by Luckyeshe » February 21st, 2010, 4:26 pm

Beautiful reset!!! What a wonderful ring to have as an heirloom and to think of your maternal grandmothers by!!!!

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