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Band with vines/leaves...minus milgrain?

P: 5/1/2009 1:30:04 PM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,656 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	I've always loved the look of the floral/vine/leafy bands a la Beverley K, but I notice that every single one I find has milgrained edges. Would one of these designs look odd with a smooth finish, or is milgrain simply used to make it look more antique? While I love the look of milgrain, I don't find it very comfortable between my fingers.
Posted: 5/1/2009 1:30:04 PM

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P: 5/1/2009 1:42:13 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 5/1/2009 1:30:04 PM Author:EBree I've always loved the look of the floral/vine/leafy bands a la Beverley K, but I notice that every single one I find has milgrained edges. Would one of these designs look odd with a smooth finish, or is milgrain simply used to make it look more antique? While I love the look of milgrain, I don't find it very comfortable between my fingers. I don't know, I'd really need to see it to say. I would imagine if you had one of each, and did a poll on who liked what best, the milligrain would win. It does go very well with this sort of design. However, if you just had a plain one, people might not realize/would think it looked great? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 5/1/2009 1:42:13 PM

P: 5/1/2009 2:04:32 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Hi Ebree, I don't think it would look odd if it was done right, but it would have to be done with a lot of attention to detail. Milgrain covers up a lot of flaws in finish, whereas high polish highlights them all. My MIL has a band that she inherited from her mother that is a bit similar, but with high polish, and it looks lovely. Have you tried on the Beverly K ones? If you have and they aren't comfortable, would you consider something similar by another designer? I've tried on some milgrain that's uncomfortable and some that's just perfectly natural. I think much of it depends on the actual migrain. I know that Leon's milgrain is REALLY fine and lovely and feels very comfortable. I don't recall if the Beverly K's were comfortable or not last time I tried them on.
Posted: 5/1/2009 2:04:32 PM

P: 5/1/2009 2:15:24 PM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,656 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Thank you both! I haven't tried one of the Bev. Ks on, but my original e-ring had pretty fine milgraining that bothered me, if I remember correctly. You make a good point about it hiding flaws, though. I'll try to locate a Bev. K dealer this weekend and try a few on.
Posted: 5/1/2009 2:15:24 PM

P: 5/1/2009 2:38:37 PM
geckodani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,177 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2008	It's kinda chunky, but I just stumbled across it. http://adwar.com/products/styles/W317L/view Run turkey, RUN! (Little man in the avatar is my nephew.)
Posted: 5/1/2009 2:38:37 PM

P: 5/1/2009 2:45:21 PM
Todd Gray Ideal Rock Total Posts: 596 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009	It looks like a very pretty ring, I think it will look great without the milgrain edge! __________________________ Todd Gray Nice Ice Ideal Cut Diamonds GemTrace Laser Inscribed Diamond Registry
Posted: 5/1/2009 2:45:21 PM

P: 5/1/2009 3:39:31 PM
coda72 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,096 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 3/1/2005	I have a ring of that type, although not really floral that doesn't have milgrain, and I think it looks great. I get compliments on it all the time. Here's a pic:
Posted: 5/1/2009 3:39:31 PM

P: 5/1/2009 6:43:55 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Nice ring coda, I really like it! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 5/1/2009 6:43:55 PM

P: 5/1/2009 6:48:34 PM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,656 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Thank you, Todd and gecko! gecko, that looks sort of like a ring my mom wears that I've always loved. I wonder what it'd look like polished (and finished). coda- That's exactly what I'm talking about! Thank you for the photo. I really, really like that ring.
Posted: 5/1/2009 6:48:34 PM

P: 5/1/2009 8:52:53 PM
HopeDream Cut Rock Total Posts: 500 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2009	Hi EBree, I found a non-millgrained viney band that looks pretty nice here: brilliant earth viney band I've never dealt with brilliant earth, so I have no idea about their diamond quality or customer service, but it does seen to fit your description I love natural looking bands too cheers, HD
Posted: 5/1/2009 8:52:53 PM

P: 5/2/2009 12:54:02 AM
redrose229 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,337 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2008	I know that pearlmans says that you can make modifications to the beverly k line...why dont you shoot them and email and they'll let you know if that can be done or not (and I'm pretty sure it can be done...i dont think beverly k's milgrain is cast...although i wouldnt really know). If you ask Jason, he can photoshop the milgrain out and its very realistic looking and you can see if it looks "funny" or not to you! I hope this helps! Stephanie
Posted: 5/2/2009 12:54:02 AM

P: 5/2/2009 2:22:18 AM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	I was trying to think of a line that carries what you want. I remembered Hidalgo has some designs that will show you what it should look like here are a few examples: http://www.billbarnes.com/product.asp?product=3177 http://www.billbarnes.com/product.asp?product=3182 (giving me ideas for a ring to work with my pendant) http://www.billbarnes.com/product.asp?product=3185 Ring C: http://www.billbarnes.com/product.asp?product=4128 http://www.billbarnes.com/product.asp?product=12242 Ring B: http://www.billbarnes.com/product.asp?product=3185 http://www.hidalgojewelry.com/ (there are thousands of bands) They have one that is similar to the beverly k you love, but without the milgrain. I found like 5 just in the 2001 collection (there are 8 collections). http://www.hidalgojewelry.com/collection_2007/images/21b.jpg There is one on this page lower right.
Posted: 5/2/2009 2:22:18 AM

P: 5/2/2009 10:02:23 AM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,103 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	BK certainly will make one for you w/o milgraining if that is what you want. FYI their milgraining is VERY fine and I find it very comfortable.
Posted: 5/2/2009 10:02:23 AM

P: 5/4/2009 11:03:54 AM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,656 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Thank you all so much for your advice! I'll check into asking BK if they make rings without milgrain. Gypsy, those Hidalgos are great for inspiration- thank you!
Posted: 5/4/2009 11:03:54 AM

P: 5/4/2009 11:05:36 AM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,656 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Date: 5/2/2009 2:22:18 AM Author: Gypsy http://www.hidalgojewelry.com/collection_2007/images/21b.jpg There is one on this page lower right. Oh, wow!
Posted: 5/4/2009 11:05:36 AM

P: 5/5/2009 2:39:08 PM
geckodani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,177 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2008	Lookee what I just saw in this thread: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=108862&pageNo=3 It belongs to Plethora, and she says it's a Platinum Jack Kelege floral band. Run turkey, RUN! (Little man in the avatar is my nephew.)
Posted: 5/5/2009 2:39:08 PM

P: 5/5/2009 3:46:10 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	GREAT find Gecko. It's stunning. I love it.
Posted: 5/5/2009 3:46:10 PM

P: 6/2/2009 10:55:58 PM
laurenfischer5 Cut Rock Total Posts: 245 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 5/17/2009	I like the look of milgrain better Lauren Fischer
Posted: 6/2/2009 10:55:58 PM

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