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Which setting for my cushette?

P: 12/15/2008 5:56:17 PM

redrose229

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1)The Beverly K halo from pearlmans THIS ONE

2) The Bev. K halo from pearlmas with a rose gold halo w/pink sapphires/pink diamonds LIKE THIS ONE BUT IT'S THE SAME BEV K RING WITH THIS PINK HALO

3) The setting from JA with matching band and add scroll work to the shanks THIS ONE

4) The setting from JA with mathing band+scoll work+replace the bezel diamond w/bezel sapphires

What do you think?

Stephanie

Posted: 12/15/2008 5:56:17 PM

There are 39 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 12/15/2008 6:43:37 PM
NeverEndingUpgrade Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,536 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 10/3/2007	There are no places to actually vote, but I LOVE both of the Beverley K ones. I have been considering this BK style with a pink gold/diamond halo (intstead of pink stones) for a right hand ring for a while now. I tried on a similar one and thought it was so cool. Either BK would look awesome with a Cushette.
Posted: 12/15/2008 6:43:37 PM

P: 12/15/2008 7:09:46 PM
luvmyhalo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,037 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007	#2! That rose gold halo is divine
Posted: 12/15/2008 7:09:46 PM

P: 12/15/2008 7:15:58 PM
Dreamer1116 Cut Rock Total Posts: 156 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 6/9/2008	#2 definitely gets my vote! AGE: 23 ENGAGEMENT: August 1, 2009 RELATIONSHIP: Since 11/16/2001 I've been through the ups and downs with my best friend!
Posted: 12/15/2008 7:15:58 PM

P: 12/15/2008 7:29:32 PM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	Just so everything is clear....#2 is not the ring Kat has...its the same ring as #1 (the bev. K from pearlmans) but with modifications...so the halo would have rose gold with pink melee. Same ring as #1, just modified (which jason assured me can be done at not to much more of an expense! Stephanie
Posted: 12/15/2008 7:29:32 PM

P: 12/15/2008 9:14:41 PM
AprilBaby Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,256 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/17/2008	I love #1. "Time is not what you think. Dying? Not the end of everything. We think it is. But what happens on earth is only the beginning." -Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Posted: 12/15/2008 9:14:41 PM

P: 12/15/2008 10:39:10 PM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	I'm leaning more towards #1 (the bev. K from pearlmans) but having them change the melee around the head into rose gold/pink diamonds. I looked at pink sapphires and the pic that pearlmans has kinda looks like bubblegum pink...not the shade I was going for...so I'm thinking if we can find lighter pink sapphires that would be good...if not...off to search for pink melee! Stephanie
Posted: 12/15/2008 10:39:10 PM

P: 12/16/2008 12:45:42 AM
arjunajane Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,779 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2008	Date: 12/15/2008 10:39:10 PM Author: redrose229 I'm leaning more towards #1 (the bev. K from pearlmans) but having them change the melee around the head into rose gold/pink diamonds. I looked at pink sapphires and the pic that pearlmans has kinda looks like bubblegum pink...not the shade I was going for...so I'm thinking if we can find lighter pink sapphires that would be good...if not...off to search for pink melee! Hey Stephanie. I wouldn't go off the colour in that pic, although I know what you mean. Just fyi, I'm no coloured stones expert but I think pink diamonds may blow out your budget quite a bit.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing." Kahlil Gibran
Posted: 12/16/2008 12:45:42 AM

P: 12/16/2008 1:16:59 AM
bensbride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 524 Last Post: 8/22/2009 Member Since: 1/16/2008	I guess I'm alone, but I really like #3. I have to say, I'm a huge fan of the bezels! I think the two basic styles are so different that its really just a matter of what you like the best. I'm not sure that's any help...but both are gorgeous! "There's no place like home..."
Posted: 12/16/2008 1:16:59 AM

P: 12/16/2008 2:16:37 AM
jess1981 Cut Rock Total Posts: 130 Last Post: 7/29/2009 Member Since: 11/29/2007	I love #3. I would love to have that setting. Jess
Posted: 12/16/2008 2:16:37 AM

P: 12/16/2008 9:44:16 AM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	Date: 12/16/2008 12:45:42 AM Author: arjunajane Date: 12/15/2008 10:39:10 PM Author: redrose229 I'm leaning more towards #1 (the bev. K from pearlmans) but having them change the melee around the head into rose gold/pink diamonds. I looked at pink sapphires and the pic that pearlmans has kinda looks like bubblegum pink...not the shade I was going for...so I'm thinking if we can find lighter pink sapphires that would be good...if not...off to search for pink melee! Hey Stephanie. I wouldn't go off the colour in that pic, although I know what you mean. Just fyi, I'm no coloured stones expert but I think pink diamonds may blow out your budget quite a bit.. I know, but if I'd get the Bev K, I wouldn't be getting a band. I think its a stand alone piece. Also, Jason was the one who brought up the bubble gum part...he pointed it out to me and promised that isn't what it'd look like As for #3...I love it to! ESP. if I can get engraving/scroll work done on the shank. They are 2 different styles with a hint of vintage flare. I LOVE the Bev. K piece because it's a piece of art...just to die for! It will also give me more finger coverage (until I can upgrade me stone ) I love #3 because it's simple, elegant with a hint of vintage feel to it ( I LOVE THE DIMAONDS IN THE SHANK!) I can probably get it in palladium (no plating for it) and then I can have a matching band made and still probably stay under budget. It also makes my diamond stand out more. I'm not making a decision until closer to march...so I have time to think about it. Jason offered to have the Bev. K piece sent to me so i can see it in person. That may help the deciding factor. I'd really like to see the other one in person too... Stephanie
Posted: 12/16/2008 9:44:16 AM

P: 12/16/2008 11:33:53 AM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	I found another one that I like, it's more unique than both of the other ones (artcarved piece) and the price would make my hubby happy. I don't think I like it as well as the JA piece or the Bev. K..but I think it could grow on me. What do ya'll think? http://www.questjewelers.com/index.php?page=engagement&action=details&category=22&pID=510 Stephanie
Posted: 12/16/2008 11:33:53 AM

P: 12/16/2008 11:58:19 AM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,835 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	1 or 3. I'm sorry but I don't like the pink halo for an eng. ring. It doesn't have a "mature" look to it with the pink. I know many people love that shade, but to me, it seems more like a fun design for a RHR. Pink may be fun in your 20s, but it lacks that serious type of look I would want in my 30s. Maybe I'm just getting old though. . .
Posted: 12/16/2008 11:58:19 AM

P: 12/16/2008 12:04:55 PM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,653 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	You said you planned to upgrade your center stone, right? In that case, I'd go for the James Allen with a matching band, so when you get a bigger stone, you only have to swap out the head.
Posted: 12/16/2008 12:04:55 PM

P: 12/16/2008 12:24:23 PM
Circe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,835 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/26/2007	I vote for the ArtCarved ring - I think that would look magnificent with a cushette.
Posted: 12/16/2008 12:24:23 PM

P: 12/16/2008 12:34:19 PM
NewEnglandLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,152 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2007	Date: 12/16/2008 12:04:55 PM Author: EBree You said you planned to upgrade your center stone, right? In that case, I'd go for the James Allen with a matching band, so when you get a bigger stone, you only have to swap out the head. I was thinking the same thing... If it were me, I'd probably go with option #3 or option #4...I would actually lean towards #4 and do round bezeled sapphires, but color in the setting is such a personal preference...so long as you could get beautiful bright blue (not dark) sapphires in the setting, I think it really adds to the vintage look. I might see if the bezeled rounds can be a little bit smaller and possibly do a bezeled marquise instead of the 3 rounds in a marquise-shaped setting. I just really love that look and think a matching band would be gorgeous. The Bev K setting is beautiful and the advantage is that it would be a blinger setting. I'd say the advantage of #3 or #4 is that it's a nice vintage look, you could easily upgrade down the road without having to buy a new setting and you could have a separate (or matching) wedding band. I'm a woman who loves bands, but that's obviously another personal preference. Good luck with the decision! No matter what, it's going to be beautiful!
Posted: 12/16/2008 12:34:19 PM

P: 12/16/2008 2:33:17 PM
violet3 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,776 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/18/2007	BEVERLY K all the way!!!!!! I love both the rose gold and the white gold, but i do slightly prefer the continuity of the all White Gold head. That is an absolutely beautiful ring!
Posted: 12/16/2008 2:33:17 PM

P: 12/16/2008 10:18:16 PM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	I am kinda leaning towards the Bev. K as well (it'll make a nice RHR down the road...perhaps with a sapphire ) Pearlmans emailed me pics, lets see if I can upload them Option 1: Pink scrolls only Option 2: pink halo only Option 3: both scrolls and halo Which one of these 3 options (still not ruling out the JA or the Artcarve yet...) Stephanie
Posted: 12/16/2008 10:18:16 PM

P: 12/16/2008 10:18:44 PM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	Option 2: Halo only Stephanie
Posted: 12/16/2008 10:18:44 PM

P: 12/16/2008 10:19:09 PM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	Option 3: both Stephanie
Posted: 12/16/2008 10:19:09 PM

P: 12/16/2008 10:49:03 PM
ImpatientOne Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,185 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/19/2006	I like option 1 with the pink scrolls only! ImpatientOne
Posted: 12/16/2008 10:49:03 PM

P: 12/16/2008 11:40:26 PM
marcyc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,820 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2007	I vote for # 1. Sparkle On My Friends!
Posted: 12/16/2008 11:40:26 PM

P: 12/16/2008 11:46:52 PM
Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,581 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008	Rose gold halo!
Posted: 12/16/2008 11:46:52 PM

P: 12/17/2008 6:18:13 AM
arjunajane Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,779 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2008	Date: 12/16/2008 11:58:19 AM Author: MC 1 or 3. I'm sorry but I don't like the pink halo for an eng. ring. It doesn't have a 'mature' look to it with the pink. I know many people love that shade, but to me, it seems more like a fun design for a RHR. Pink may be fun in your 20s, but it lacks that serious type of look I would want in my 30s. Maybe I'm just getting old though. . . Sorry, but I have to ditto MC. I love rose gold, but not really for an ering. I think I would get tired of it quickly. But hey, its not me - so if you love pink, then go for it Out of those last 3 pics, I like the first with just the pink scrolls best. That way you get the pink, but it will probably only be noticeable to you when looking upclose. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing." Kahlil Gibran
Posted: 12/17/2008 6:18:13 AM

P: 12/17/2008 9:39:15 AM
tyty333 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,391 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2008	I like option 1 of the Bev K with the rose scrolls only. Gives it a nice individual touch. ~~~Thanks to PS, my wants far exceed my budget!~~~
Posted: 12/17/2008 9:39:15 AM

P: 12/17/2008 10:06:04 AM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	Okay...so I have been staring at the pics for a long time of the Bev K w/rose gold options...and I have feeling that MC and arjunajane are right...I'm going to tire of the rose gold...and then complain about my setting and my hubby will shoot me. This setting has to last me AT LEAST 5 years before I can breathe a word of a dimaond upgrade. I also would LOVE this bev. K to have a sapphire in it someday...and RG and sapphires don't really match IMO. I LOVE sapphires/blue diamonds and have been thinking about how when I was going custom I'd like "surprise" sapphires/blue dimaonds in the setting. So...I notice that the Bev. K has a itty bitty dimoand under the head. I'm thinking maybe a sapphire or a blue diamond on each side? They are so small that the blue diamonds should be crazy expensive, and I'd have my hint of color as well as my "personal" touch. What do you think? I'm also thinking about adding a second shank to the ring (so it looks like I have a WB on it w/o having to buy the wedding band because I want it to sit flush) Any thoughts? Thakns guys! I knew I couldn't think of all the little things w/o you! Stephanie
Posted: 12/17/2008 10:06:04 AM

P: 12/17/2008 5:05:53 PM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	So Jason edited the Bev. K setting and added the blue diamond. What do you think?!?!?! Stephanie
Posted: 12/17/2008 5:05:53 PM

P: 12/17/2008 9:55:28 PM
bebe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,994 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/20/2007	Date: 12/16/2008 10:49:03 PM Author: ImpatientOne I like option 1 with the pink scrolls only! Me too. # 1
Posted: 12/17/2008 9:55:28 PM

P: 12/17/2008 10:15:12 PM
LittleGreyKitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,020 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/27/2007	I like the idea of blue sapphires. A blue diamond would be too subtle I think to stand out as anything in particular. I love that BK setting, BTW. One of my favorites ever. I'd say my first choice would be the blue sapphire surprise stones, second would be the pink gold scrollls. Both ideas lend an individual touch but aren't too aggressively noticeable; more something you would be able to enjoy when you looked at your ring, rather than something you'd have every third person commenting on when looking at it.
Posted: 12/17/2008 10:15:12 PM

P: 12/17/2008 10:37:38 PM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	Date: 12/17/2008 10:15:12 PM Author: LittleGreyKitten I like the idea of blue sapphires. A blue diamond would be too subtle I think to stand out as anything in particular. I love that BK setting, BTW. One of my favorites ever. I'd say my first choice would be the blue sapphire surprise stones, second would be the pink gold scrollls. Both ideas lend an individual touch but aren't too aggressively noticeable; more something you would be able to enjoy when you looked at your ring, rather than something you'd have every third person commenting on when looking at it. Thats what I'm going for! I think this is the setting I want YAY! I love the price point as well! Do you think 18K WG will be okay, or should I shoot for platinum? Also, here is a double shank options (I'm gettting eitehr the blue sapphires/blue diamond) I don't think ican find a WB to go with it, so Jason suggested a dbl shank. What do you think? I'm not sure how I feel about it...maybe it'd grow on me? Stephanie
Posted: 12/17/2008 10:37:38 PM

P: 12/18/2008 12:19:32 AM
LittleGreyKitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,020 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/27/2007	My halo setting is 18K white gold, and I like it a lot. Platinum I prefer in antique settings with a lot of delicate piercing or filigree, but micropave modern settings, I like the shinier finish you get with the 18K white gold w/ rhodium. I haven't needed to replate at all with a year of hard wear every day, nor have I lost any melee. I think that unless you have a real specific reason for platinum (like you're allergic to any quantity of nickel, or you wear rhodium of fast) 18K is great. I can't wait to see your reset! I want to reset my e-ring some day (soon?) but I just can't bring myself to spend the $... I like the single shank best... not sure why though! ETA: I don't always wear a wb with my e-ring; I have an antique curved one I wear with it sometimes, but it doesn't fit perfectly. Sometimes you get "oh, did you just get engaged?" types of questions, but not that often; not enough to bug me anyway!
Posted: 12/18/2008 12:19:32 AM

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