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Help me pick antique style birth ring. Thanks!! |
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| P: 7/30/2009 2:09:38 PM | |
ebmolldrem Rough Rock Total Posts: 24 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 11/26/2005 |
Hi everyone! My wife and I are expecting our first born on Dec. 17! I'd like to commemorate the occasion by giving my wife a ring with our baby's birthstone in it - a blue topaz (sky blue). She likes antique style rings and I really like the look of the following Richard Landi rings, but I'm having a hard time choosing. It will be platinum, in a size 5 3/4. What do you think? Richard Landi LDR975 Richard Landi GER354 Richard Landi GBP549 I'm working with Good Old Gold on the project. Thanks!! Eric 
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 2:09:38 PM | |
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| P: 7/30/2009 2:19:02 PM | |
Luckyeshe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,086 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/8/2009 |
I personally like 1 and 3 leaning towards 1 more. I think that the halo gives it more of a vintage antique feel. Any of the choices though would be beautiful. Congrats on the new addition!
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 2:19:02 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 2:20:11 PM | |
starfire35 Rough Rock Total Posts: 19 Last Post: 7/30/2009 Member Since: 6/6/2009 |
Those were all lovely. I would have a hard time choosing, but I like GER354, and GBP549 was a close second.
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 2:20:11 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 2:24:44 PM | |
D&T Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,441 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008 |
oooh how sweet of you, I love #3 on your list. I just love the band look.
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 2:24:44 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 2:33:45 PM | |
lulu Cut Rock Total Posts: 489 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/11/2003 |
I like # 1 best. # 3 is in second place.
lulu |
| Posted: 7/30/2009 2:33:45 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 2:40:32 PM | |
MonkeyPie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,589 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/23/2008 |
I like #1 and #3, but #1 the most. Very classy!
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 2:40:32 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 3:04:56 PM | |
geckodani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,177 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2008 |
Date: 7/30/2009 2:24:44 PM Author: D&T oooh how sweet of you, I love #3 on your list. I just love the band look. Ditto! I also feel like bands are more wearable, but that may just be me. 
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 3:04:56 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 3:13:45 PM | |
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005 |
Boy, I really like them all but I guess that #1 comes in first and then it's a toss up between 2 & 3.
Michelle |
| Posted: 7/30/2009 3:13:45 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 3:16:07 PM | |
packrat Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,787 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/12/2008 |
I like the 3rd one best, and then the 1st one.
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 3:16:07 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 3:32:47 PM | |
Snicklefritz Ideal Rock Total Posts: 692 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 1/28/2009 |
Numero Uno!
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 3:32:47 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 3:46:27 PM | |
KaeKae Rough Rock Total Posts: 62 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2009 |
What a lovely idea as a gift for the new mom. #3 is beautiful, but it's hard to know what size your wife's finger will actually be after baby arrives, and she loses the baby weight. I'm pretty sure that one will be difficult to re-size down the road. #1 is also beautiful, that would me my choice. Congratulations on the coming arrival!
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 3:46:27 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 4:56:06 PM | |
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ebmolldrem Rough Rock Total Posts: 24 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 11/26/2005 |
That's a good point. I didn't consider the resizing issue on #3. I'm getting a quote on #1 now. #2 and #3 were each about $4K, so it should be close. I'm also trying to find out what size blue topaz will look best in #1. I want it to look elegant and classy (not a huge bauble and not a tiny stone). What size stone do women normally get in a ring like this?  Thanks! Eric
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 4:56:06 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 5:04:09 PM | |
jstarfireb Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,143 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/24/2007 |
I like the first one, being a solitaire kind of gal. I would also consider blue zircon instead of blue topaz for the stone. They're both December birthstones. I believe zircon has a higher refractive index than topaz, making it a more sparkly and fiery stone. One of the colored stone experts can check me on this, but I think it's true.
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 5:04:09 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 5:22:35 PM | |
upgrade Cut Rock Total Posts: 266 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/13/2008 |
I like #3. And what a sweet husband you are!
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 5:22:35 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 5:23:55 PM | |
beechezz Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,177 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 10/15/2008 |
My vote goes for number 1! It's just stunning! 
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 5:23:55 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 5:24:54 PM | |
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ebmolldrem Rough Rock Total Posts: 24 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 11/26/2005 |
Date: 7/30/2009 5:04:09 PM Author: jstarfireb I like the first one, being a solitaire kind of gal. I would also consider blue zircon instead of blue topaz for the stone. They're both December birthstones. I believe zircon has a higher refractive index than topaz, making it a more sparkly and fiery stone. One of the colored stone experts can check me on this, but I think it's true. Zircon has a hardness of 7.5, refractive index of 1.78-1.98. Topaz is harder, at an 8, with a lower refractive index of 1.61-1.63. I'm not sure if this difference is negligible...? I do tend to like the color of the sky blue topaz. 
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 5:24:54 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 5:34:32 PM | |
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ebmolldrem Rough Rock Total Posts: 24 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 11/26/2005 |
I'm really leaning towards #1 and #3 now. LoL Does anyone have an idea of what stone size would be best for #1? I like #3 but am now worried about the resizing issue.
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 5:34:32 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 5:45:53 PM | |
makandaddie Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 7/30/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2008 |
All right...here I go getting all personal :) I'm just wondering if you think this will be your only child? If so...I like 1 and 3. If you think you will have others, how about going with a smaller ring with alternating diamonds and birthstone so you can add others when siblings come along? You are truly a great Husband and Dad to plan this surprise!
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 5:45:53 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 5:56:29 PM | |
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ebmolldrem Rough Rock Total Posts: 24 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 11/26/2005 |
Date: 7/30/2009 5:45:53 PM Author: makandaddie All right...here I go getting all personal :) I'm just wondering if you think this will be your only child? If so...I like 1 and 3. If you think you will have others, how about going with a smaller ring with alternating diamonds and birthstone so you can add others when siblings come along? You are truly a great Husband and Dad to plan this surprise! Hi, Makandaddie. That's okay. I'm hoping to have more, but my wife is 40+ and it took us 2 1/2 years to get pregnant. This will be a very special, spoiled baby! ha ha! Which is why I don't want to mess this up!! 
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 5:56:29 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 6:23:28 PM | |
cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,291 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Congratulations on a new baby!! I also like #1, but does your wife have a preference? I have both band and solitaire colored stone rings, but I find that I wear the solitaire style more. As to size of stone, what is your wife's ring size, and again, what do you think she'd like? Some of us ladies like bigger stones, while others would feel a stone that same size would be too ostentatious for casual wear. I wear a size 7, and really like stones in the 8mm range. In fact, here is a sky blue topaz I recently received, and it's 8mm. If you troll the Colored Stone Forum, you might find some ideas - keep us posted!
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 6:23:28 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 6:28:20 PM | |
akmiss Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,572 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2008 |
The 1st design appeals to me the most and seems to be the most antique looking. Is your wife "in" on the process or is it going to be a surprise? Congrats on the baby. My son was due mid December also but he decided to wait around until Christmas eve. It was snowing Christmas morning and carolers came to the room..... It is was such a magical time for us and I tear up just thinking about it. I hope the birth of your baby is just as joyous! Congrats again.
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 6:28:20 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 6:53:27 PM | |
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ebmolldrem Rough Rock Total Posts: 24 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 11/26/2005 |
Date: 7/30/2009 6:23:28 PM Author: cellentani Congratulations on a new baby!! I also like #1, but does your wife have a preference? I have both band and solitaire colored stone rings, but I find that I wear the solitaire style more. As to size of stone, what is your wife's ring size, and again, what do you think she'd like? Some of us ladies like bigger stones, while others would feel a stone that same size would be too ostentatious for casual wear. I wear a size 7, and really like stones in the 8mm range. In fact, here is a sky blue topaz I recently received, and it's 8mm. If you troll the Colored Stone Forum, you might find some ideas - keep us posted! Thanks for the congrats! We're both very excited! My wife isn't "in" on the process yet. I think I'm going to try to keep it a surprise if I can. She also has a close friend who shares her sense of style, so I'll have to consult her as well. She wears a size 5 3/4, and really loves her 3x diamond engagement ring (center diamond is 1.78 carat), and wedding ring (5 more diamonds at .3 each). Wow, that's a pretty stone!! 8 mm seems like a nice size. Is that similar to a couple carat diamond ring... or how does it translate? I have Good Old Gold checking with the designer to see what size stone he recommends for #1.
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 6:53:27 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 6:55:29 PM | |
atroop711 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,225 Last Post: 9/19/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005 |
I'm also a lover of antique inspired rings and my eye loved the 3rd ring (the band)...very pretty! BTW the 17th of dec. is my husbands bday...Sagitarius are good and funny ppl. Congrats on the baby
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 6:55:29 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 6:57:06 PM | |
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ebmolldrem Rough Rock Total Posts: 24 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 11/26/2005 |
Date: 7/30/2009 6:28:20 PM Author: akmiss The 1st design appeals to me the most and seems to be the most antique looking. Is your wife 'in' on the process or is it going to be a surprise? Congrats on the baby. My son was due mid December also but he decided to wait around until Christmas eve. It was snowing Christmas morning and carolers came to the room..... It is was such a magical time for us and I tear up just thinking about it. I hope the birth of your baby is just as joyous! Congrats again. Thanks, Akmiss! Your December birth sounds magical!!!  I hope ours is just as special. I'm leaning towards surprising my wife. We were shopping for new clothes and she did stop by a jewelry case and pointed towards a similar design that she liked (to #1), so I think she'd be happy with it. I also like #3, though, so it's tough. #3 looks very "wearable".
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 6:57:06 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 7:00:49 PM | |
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110203 Rough Rock Total Posts: 55 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/13/2008 |
Love #1, but like many said, she would probably be more prone to wearing #3, especially with all the expected diaper changes coming up! Congrats!
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 7:00:49 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 7:11:28 PM | |
QueenB29 Cut Rock Total Posts: 244 Last Post: 8/15/2009 Member Since: 9/3/2008 |
What a sweet man! I hope my husband is as thoughtful when the time comes! It looks like I'm going against the grain here, but I actually love #2. Something about the carving really speaks to me. I also like the band (you could even add your b-stone and your wife's b-stone), but the poster who said your wife's ring size could change had a good point. As for the blue zircon, I believe that was the "original" December b-stone, and that blue topaz is a replacement stone b/c blue zircon can be hard to find. It's a beautiful stone though. There's a thread about one in colored stones right now. You should check it out 
Beth |
| Posted: 7/30/2009 7:11:28 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 7:17:54 PM | |
pixie1216 Rough Rock Total Posts: 58 Last Post: 10/12/2009 Member Since: 6/21/2008 |
i agree with the wearability of the band over the other styles! i didn't wear any rings for a long time after i had my son, also a dec. baby. too afraid to scratch and poke him! i just started to wear my asscher cut sky blue topaz with a halo of small diamonds, and i have caught myself scratching him with it occasionally, thankfully, he didn't notice! he's 2 1/2. ( also watch the earrings!- no dangles or hoops, i still won't wear them!)
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 7:17:54 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 7:21:20 PM | |
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cellentani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,291 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2008 |
Date: 7/30/2009 6:53:27 PM Okay, an 8mm round diamond could be a 2 carats or a little more, (depending on the depth), so an 8mm cushion will be more. Given her ring size, I think an 8mm might be too big, unless you know that she really likes bigger stones. Keep in mind that the halo in #1 will add to the finger coverage, so I'm thinking that something in the 7mm range might be more to your/her liking. And seriously, if you start a thread in the CS forum, you'll get lots of help with stone choices!
Author: ebmolldrem Date: 7/30/2009 6:23:28 PM Author: cellentani Congratulations on a new baby!! I also like #1, but does your wife have a preference? I have both band and solitaire colored stone rings, but I find that I wear the solitaire style more. As to size of stone, what is your wife's ring size, and again, what do you think she'd like? Some of us ladies like bigger stones, while others would feel a stone that same size would be too ostentatious for casual wear. I wear a size 7, and really like stones in the 8mm range. In fact, here is a sky blue topaz I recently received, and it's 8mm. If you troll the Colored Stone Forum, you might find some ideas - keep us posted! Thanks for the congrats! We're both very excited! My wife isn't 'in' on the process yet. I think I'm going to try to keep it a surprise if I can. She also has a close friend who shares her sense of style, so I'll have to consult her as well. She wears a size 5 3/4, and really loves her 3x diamond engagement ring (center diamond is 1.78 carat), and wedding ring (5 more diamonds at .3 each). Wow, that's a pretty stone!! 8 mm seems like a nice size. Is that similar to a couple carat diamond ring... or how does it translate? I have Good Old Gold checking with the designer to see what size stone he recommends for #1.
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 7:21:20 PM | |
| P: 7/30/2009 7:27:38 PM | |
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ebmolldrem Rough Rock Total Posts: 24 Last Post: 7/31/2009 Member Since: 11/26/2005 |
Cool. Thanks for the help everyone!
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| Posted: 7/30/2009 7:27:38 PM | |
| P: 7/31/2009 3:21:45 AM | |
Anonymous User Total Posts: NA Last Post: NA Member Since: NA |
i really like number 3!!! i know i'm going to be in the minority on this one but for some reason, i think number one and three look a little manly...am not too sure why, though....
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| Posted: 7/31/2009 3:21:45 AM | |
| P: 7/31/2009 8:15:42 AM | |
megumic Cut Rock Total Posts: 162 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/8/2009 |
Ohhh they are all gorge! I like 2 and 3 - they are a bit different and unique. But really, you can't go wrong on any of those sparklies
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| Posted: 7/31/2009 8:15:42 AM | |
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