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I need ideas for my e-ring please!

P: 2/9/2009 12:15:56 AM
Noahsmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 3/14/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009	I have noticed many posters here have custom rings done or have worked with some jewelers to make their dream ring. I would love to get some ideas. I currently have a .52 RB, H-SI1 with a wrap of 2-.25ct, both are set in 18K WG. I have been looking up stones, and I was initially going to replace just the center stone with a .84 H&A. I think this will look stunning. However...you all have created a dilemma for me. I am now debating on whether it would be better to just use my .52 in a new setting. If I did this, what do you think would be the best setting to really make it pop? I was thinking a halo setting, but I would love your advice. I do really want the H&A stone, I will put it in a 4 prong Tiffany style and the wrap will be soldered on. So which would be better? Put the H&A with the wrap or use the .52 in a new setting? It's late and I'm somewhat rambling so I really hope this makes sense. I look forward to hearing your ideas! Thank you!
Posted: 2/9/2009 12:15:56 AM

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P: 2/9/2009 6:42:25 AM
Tuckins1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,389 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/13/2008	Personally, I would use the old stone and put it in a lovely halo setting. Do you have any particular preference for halos? There are so many... Let's see if I can find a few for some ideas... halo1 halo2 halo3 halo4 halo5 halo6 halo7 halo8 Sorry if I flooded you with too many... I just love this website!! They do have more halos than this, I just didn't want my list to get too long! You should go through all of the round brilliant settings, they are gorgeous!! "If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"
Posted: 2/9/2009 6:42:25 AM

P: 2/9/2009 7:28:33 AM
atroop711 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,225 Last Post: 9/19/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Hi Noahsmom, I was in your situation a few yrs back. For our 10th anniversary we wanted to get a new entire ring. Our budget was nice but not enough for the size stone I wanted. Since I LOVE vintage inspired jewelry, I had the diamond set in a halo setting. It was the perfect solution for my ring. I got the style I LOVE and also the sz I had hoped for in an e-ring. I also had the setting custom made by WF. In order to get all I wanted (stone and custom setting) this is what I did...I got an H-SI2 (very eye clean) stone with strong blue fluorescence. SInce I went with these stats, I was able to get my perfect stone and setting and all within our budget. Gl and happy shopping.
Posted: 2/9/2009 7:28:33 AM

P: 2/9/2009 9:55:37 AM
Noahsmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 3/14/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009	I love halo's, I think they are stunning. So .52 isn't too small for a halo? I always thought I needed at least a 1 or 1.2ct to fit in it. Thank you for the suggestions. Knox has amazing settings. I had found some at Pearlman's that I really liked too. This was just supposed to be a simple stone upgrade, whoops
Posted: 2/9/2009 9:55:37 AM

P: 2/9/2009 10:32:56 AM
motownmama Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,572 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2008	choices 1 & 3 grab my attention.
Posted: 2/9/2009 10:32:56 AM

P: 2/9/2009 10:41:37 AM
Noahsmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 3/14/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009	I agree, #3 is amazing. I have contacted them I'm so excited! Thank you all so much for the replies. More suggestions are welcome!
Posted: 2/9/2009 10:41:37 AM

P: 2/9/2009 11:17:21 AM
atroop711 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,225 Last Post: 9/19/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Date: 2/9/2009 10:41:37 AM Author: Noahsmom I agree, #3 is amazing. I have contacted them I'm so excited! Thank you all so much for the replies. More suggestions are welcome! I love this setting. I have my RB set in an octagonal halo just like this. It looks amazing on the finger. Let us know what you decide GL Annette, (another Noah's mom)
Posted: 2/9/2009 11:17:21 AM

P: 2/9/2009 11:24:33 AM
tyty333 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,386 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2008	I really like #3 but if your budget wont go that high #4 - with a single band would be pretty too! ~~~Thanks to PS, my wants far exceed my budget!~~~
Posted: 2/9/2009 11:24:33 AM

P: 2/9/2009 11:54:12 AM
Noahsmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 3/14/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009	I am currently thinking a split shank is going to be best, that way it at least gives the illusion of 2 bands. I just want a halo that gives the illusion it is more than just the e-ring. I have the wrap as my wedding band, and I like the 2 in 1 look. I found some amazing Bev K's on Pearlman's. Joseph was incredibly helpful, and at James Allen, Darrin is helping me find a stone and I thing a wonderful stone with a Bev K or Knox setting will stunning...all for a bit more than the price of the H&A I was looking at. I'm glad DH isn't around, otherwise I wouldn't be able to do all this
Posted: 2/9/2009 11:54:12 AM

P: 2/9/2009 12:38:13 PM
coatimundi_org Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,312 Last Post: 6/7/2009 Member Since: 12/9/2007	Maisie had a custom WF split shank cushion shaped halo with a rb--very gorgeous! http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=86195 Coati, G.G.
Posted: 2/9/2009 12:38:13 PM

P: 2/9/2009 12:40:26 PM
LaurenThePartier Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,172 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/2/2004	Date: 2/9/2009 9:55:37 AM Author: Noahsmom I love halo's, I think they are stunning. So .52 isn't too small for a halo? I always thought I needed at least a 1 or 1.2ct to fit in it. Thank you for the suggestions. Knox has amazing settings. I had found some at Pearlman's that I really liked too. This was just supposed to be a simple stone upgrade, whoops In answer to your question, a .52 is definitely not too small to halo! I just had my .52 ACA halo'd and I love the look! *********************************************** DFW PS GTG Planner Extraordinaire :)
Posted: 2/9/2009 12:40:26 PM

P: 2/9/2009 12:53:55 PM
LaurenThePartier Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,172 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/2/2004	Here's a quick hand pic for size. I'm a 5 btw! *********************************************** DFW PS GTG Planner Extraordinaire :)
Posted: 2/9/2009 12:53:55 PM

P: 2/9/2009 1:23:44 PM
Noahsmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 3/14/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009	Lauren that is beautiful! Your picture has just confirmed I am on the right track with a halo, thank you so much for boosting my confidence! Can I ask where you got your setting from?
Posted: 2/9/2009 1:23:44 PM

P: 2/9/2009 2:54:59 PM
metro Ideal Rock Total Posts: 672 Last Post: 2/9/2009 Member Since: 6/28/2005	I too got my .52 RB solitaire into a halo - and let me tell you - WHAT A DIFFERANCE! The halo added so much oomph and sparkle and it gave me the vintage look I so wanted!
Posted: 2/9/2009 2:54:59 PM

P: 2/9/2009 4:01:10 PM
LaurenThePartier Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,172 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/2/2004	Date: 2/9/2009 1:23:44 PM Author: Noahsmom Lauren that is beautiful! Your picture has just confirmed I am on the right track with a halo, thank you so much for boosting my confidence! Can I ask where you got your setting from? The setting is from Ebay seller, Lord of Gem Rings. It's a nice setting, but it's probably not what I would have picked for a daily wear setting. It's an inexpensive setting, and it shows. Kind of a rough, unpolished basket, hollow, uneven spacing, and the diamonds aren't the greatest. But, it's great for a "couple times a week" ring! Here's a link to the setting: http://cgi.ebay.com/ROUND-6-5MM-PAVE-DIAMOND-14K-WHITE-GOLD-SEMI-MOUNT-RING_W0QQitemZ370155079912QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGemstone_Rings?hash=item370155079912&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14 *********************************************** DFW PS GTG Planner Extraordinaire :)
Posted: 2/9/2009 4:01:10 PM

P: 2/9/2009 4:03:29 PM
honey22 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,950 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/29/2007	Lauren the Partier just got a FABULOUS halo 0.5ct ring!!! It's super stunning, I will see if I can find the linky Wedding Date Take 2: 26th November 2009!
Posted: 2/9/2009 4:03:29 PM

P: 2/9/2009 4:04:45 PM
honey22 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,950 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/29/2007	Here ya go http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=106664 ETA - I am moron!! I didn't read the whole thread and just saw that the pics have already been posted. Sorry for being a duffer Wedding Date Take 2: 26th November 2009!
Posted: 2/9/2009 4:04:45 PM

P: 2/9/2009 4:08:35 PM
LaurenThePartier Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,172 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/2/2004	Date: 2/9/2009 4:04:45 PM Author: honey22 Here ya go http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=106664 ETA - I am moron!! I didn't read the whole thread and just saw that the pics have already been posted. Sorry for being a duffer Hehe! Thank you, Honey! *********************************************** DFW PS GTG Planner Extraordinaire :)
Posted: 2/9/2009 4:08:35 PM

P: 2/9/2009 4:09:38 PM
LaurenThePartier Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,172 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/2/2004	Metro, I have to say, I'm a SUPER fan of your ring! I just love the squared off halo, and your before and after pics were enough to make me go halo over solitaire with my recent ACA project! Just love the plain shanks! *********************************************** DFW PS GTG Planner Extraordinaire :)
Posted: 2/9/2009 4:09:38 PM

P: 2/9/2009 6:04:22 PM
Noahsmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 3/14/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009	Metro, where did you get your setting? Lauren, I love the brilliance of your stone. I think I am liking the contrast of square halo and round diamond. I just found a great stone on JamesAllen.com that I might be purchasing...just for fun. I did talk to Joseph and Pearlman's and Brian Knox, and I'm just so undecided of what to do. I know for sure I want a split shank and square halo. Pearlman's is offering me a great deal on them, but I just feel the urge to keep looking. If I keep looking then I'm probably going to change my mind again.
Posted: 2/9/2009 6:04:22 PM

P: 2/9/2009 7:54:42 PM
Noahsmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 3/14/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009	I have gotten some approval from DH! He has given the go-ahead for this setting: http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/103PP1/63/ A .86 ct I-SI1 Ideal in there should look good right?
Posted: 2/9/2009 7:54:42 PM

P: 2/10/2009 6:02:08 PM
Tuckins1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,389 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/13/2008	Oh my, that will look stunning!!! "If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"
Posted: 2/10/2009 6:02:08 PM

P: 2/10/2009 7:07:16 PM
packrat Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,787 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/12/2008	Wow-gorgeous setting!
Posted: 2/10/2009 7:07:16 PM

P: 2/10/2009 9:07:49 PM
Noahsmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 3/14/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009	Thank you! I think I am changing my mind again...ugh. I'm waiting for Irishgrrrl to post her Bev K first just so I can see what it's like for hand shots!
Posted: 2/10/2009 9:07:49 PM

P: 2/12/2009 8:57:31 AM
MMT Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,565 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 6/24/2008	Wow what a fun project, it's going to be gorgeous
Posted: 2/12/2009 8:57:31 AM

P: 2/12/2009 10:15:19 AM
*DiamondDana** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,168 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2006	Date: 2/9/2009 2:54:59 PM Author: metro I too got my .52 RB solitaire into a halo - and let me tell you - WHAT A DIFFERANCE! The halo added so much oomph and sparkle and it gave me the vintage look I so wanted! I have always loved your ring!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you judge people, you have no time to love them ~Mother Teresa
Posted: 2/12/2009 10:15:19 AM

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