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whiteflash to make H&D-like ring |
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| P: 3/13/2006 6:26:43 PM | |
bockee Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 6/5/2006 Member Since: 12/26/2005 |
I've fallen in love with the attached H&D ring but they are asking so much money for the ring I've been looking elsewhere. SP can make it for a mere $1650 and I'm anxiously awaiting the WF quote. My concern is that it's custom so I won't be able to return it if it doesn't meet the H&D standards. Any thoughts? Here are the details: Pt950 silkmatte 6,5mm wide / 2,4mm high approx. size 53 35 brilliants Fvs approx. 0,70 ct. My other thought is to get this same band with larger diamonds... perhaps 10 pts. Will it lose it's "edge"? 
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| Posted: 3/13/2006 6:26:43 PM | |
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There are 22 replies to this message. There are 22 replies on this page. |
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| P: 3/13/2006 6:45:27 PM | |
aphisiglovessae Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,140 Last Post: 6/26/2007 Member Since: 4/15/2005 |
Call me a dummy, but I'm not familiar with H&D. I know H&A, but I've never heard of H&D. What is it?
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| Posted: 3/13/2006 6:45:27 PM | |
| P: 3/13/2006 6:51:20 PM | |
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bockee Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 6/5/2006 Member Since: 12/26/2005 |
Henrich and Denzel, German designers: http://henrich-denzel.co.uk/index.html
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| Posted: 3/13/2006 6:51:20 PM | |
| P: 3/13/2006 8:54:28 PM | |
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,936 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002 |
pretty, it looks kind of like the benchmark rings... i don't know about H&D but that style doesn't look like it's NEVER been done before...two rows of metal with a row of diamonds in the middle, are they tension set? or just channel set. most likely channel it would seem. custom can be definitely hit or miss, most vendors will try their hardest to make you happy but there is always the chance that the ring will not come out as you thought and you could be disappointed. people always say if you want something EXACTLY as it is by a designer, then just get the designer piece even if it is more...it may save headaches later esp if you plan to compare to a designer ring that you already know you love. if you want to change up the design or just take one or two elements, then try custom. ________________________________ |
| Posted: 3/13/2006 8:54:28 PM | |
| P: 3/13/2006 10:44:40 PM | |
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005 |
Date: 3/13/2006 8:54:28 PM Author: Mara people always say if you want something EXACTLY as it is by a designer, then just get the designer piece even if it is more...it may save headaches later esp if you plan to compare to a designer ring that you already know you love. if you want to change up the design or just take one or two elements, then try custom. I'm one of those people  . To many times I've bought something close to the real deal and was never happy and ended up spending more in the long run. If you love the ring, everything about it, going custom isn't worth the headache because chances are it won't be exactly like the one you are trying to replicate. But, if there are several elements you'd want to change then custom can be a good alternative.
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| Posted: 3/13/2006 10:44:40 PM | |
| P: 3/13/2006 10:48:20 PM | |
wallermama Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,030 Last Post: 4/25/2009 Member Since: 2/1/2006 |
I also feel that if you can, you should support the artist who dreamed up the dreamy design. If you can't, go through the custom process. But there is a point to supporting artists...rewarding excellent ideas and design, if you can.
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| Posted: 3/13/2006 10:48:20 PM | |
| P: 3/14/2006 1:01:51 AM | |
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aphisiglovessae Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,140 Last Post: 6/26/2007 Member Since: 4/15/2005 |
AH!! Now I REALLY feel like a dummy... I shoulda known that... 
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| Posted: 3/14/2006 1:01:51 AM | |
| P: 4/5/2006 7:22:13 PM | |
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bockee Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 6/5/2006 Member Since: 12/26/2005 |
Unfortunately, it's a touch complex. I was unfortunately made aware of the wholesale cost via an accidental forwarded email and I can't stand the thought of paying more than a 100% mark-up to the jewelry store. Especially since I went to the store having already seen the ring online.. with this specific design in mind. So, I'm working with Whiteflash and thus far they have been great.
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| Posted: 4/5/2006 7:22:13 PM | |
| P: 6/5/2006 1:31:54 PM | |
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bockee Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 6/5/2006 Member Since: 12/26/2005 |
Lesley at WF did an amazing job coordinating the creation of this ring. It's absolutely gorgeous-- I'm so thrilled. I ordered it a 1/2 size too big so they did a creative eternity band "resize" with inserts. 
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| Posted: 6/5/2006 1:31:54 PM | |
| P: 6/5/2006 3:48:51 PM | |
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wallermama Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,030 Last Post: 4/25/2009 Member Since: 2/1/2006 |
Wow! It is gorgeous! What did the total carat weight end up? And what size is it? Looking forward to shots on your hand!
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| Posted: 6/5/2006 3:48:51 PM | |
| P: 6/5/2006 3:50:16 PM | |
Kim N Ideal Rock Total Posts: 922 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 10/7/2005 |
Looks beautiful, bockee!
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| Posted: 6/5/2006 3:50:16 PM | |
| P: 6/5/2006 3:51:42 PM | |
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004 |
oh wow... that turned out perfect! well done! 
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| Posted: 6/5/2006 3:51:42 PM | |
| P: 6/6/2006 12:29:06 AM | |
Jelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,476 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/20/2005 |
Wow...that turned out looking exactly like the original. Beautiful ring!!!!!
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| Posted: 6/6/2006 12:29:06 AM | |
| P: 6/6/2006 12:53:50 AM | |
ilovesparkles Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,179 Last Post: 10/13/2009 Member Since: 2/13/2006 |
Wow WF did a phenomenal job recreating that baby! Its gorgeous!
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| Posted: 6/6/2006 12:53:50 AM | |
| P: 6/6/2006 7:47:28 PM | |
ellchris Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 3/23/2007 Member Since: 6/6/2006 |
Since this is my first post and i'm sure it won't be taken kindly by others, i'm going to apologize beforehand :D Bockee, I also love Henrich and Denzel rings. In fact my band, (somewhat like yours but diamonds on the side) as well as my husbands are H&D purchased in philadelphia through Linde Meyer. I'm from a different school of thought though. I believe there's a fine line between custom work and blatantly copying a design. Whiteflash may have done a too good of a job on your ring. It looks identical to the original. While for you that's a great thing, i don't believe the designer would agree. I'm sorry, but i'm a firm believer that if you truely love the original design, get it from who makes it. If you want modifications made to it, that's when it should become a custom job.
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| Posted: 6/6/2006 7:47:28 PM | |
| P: 6/6/2006 7:54:30 PM | |
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005 |
It is truly stunning. Very creative 'resizing'!!
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| Posted: 6/6/2006 7:54:30 PM | |
| P: 6/6/2006 7:58:29 PM | |
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mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005 |
Date: 6/6/2006 7:47:28 PM Author: ellchris Since this is my first post and i'm sure it won't be taken kindly by others, i'm going to apologize beforehand :D Bockee, I also love Henrich and Denzel rings. In fact my band, (somewhat like yours but diamonds on the side) as well as my husbands are H&D purchased in philadelphia through Linde Meyer. I'm from a different school of thought though. I believe there's a fine line between custom work and blatantly copying a design. Whiteflash may have done a too good of a job on your ring. It looks identical to the original. While for you that's a great thing, i don't believe the designer would agree. I'm sorry, but i'm a firm believer that if you truely love the original design, get it from who makes it. If you want modifications made to it, that's when it should become a custom job. ellchris, no need to apologize. there are many of us here that agree with you 100%. Welcome to PS 
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| Posted: 6/6/2006 7:58:29 PM | |
| P: 6/6/2006 8:54:30 PM | |
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Jelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,476 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/20/2005 |
I definitely agree, but I don't think this ring is all that unusual or unique. Being that i have been in the market for wedding bands lately, this is quite a common style.
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| Posted: 6/6/2006 8:54:30 PM | |
| P: 6/6/2006 10:55:20 PM | |
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
from Benchmark: http://www.benchmarkrings.com/diamonds14.htm - pretty similar design
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| Posted: 6/6/2006 10:55:20 PM | |
| P: 6/7/2006 12:52:30 AM | |
Scintillating Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,128 Last Post: 7/24/2009 Member Since: 8/10/2005 |
Great ring. Comment* There is nothing 100% new in jewelry - it's always inspired or adapted by something else. Scintillating...
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| Posted: 6/7/2006 12:52:30 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2006 1:28:29 AM | |
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004 |
Date: 6/6/2006 7:47:28 PM Author: ellchris Since this is my first post and i'm sure it won't be taken kindly by others, i'm going to apologize beforehand :D Bockee, I also love Henrich and Denzel rings. In fact my band, (somewhat like yours but diamonds on the side) as well as my husbands are H&D purchased in philadelphia through Linde Meyer. I'm from a different school of thought though. I believe there's a fine line between custom work and blatantly copying a design. Whiteflash may have done a too good of a job on your ring. It looks identical to the original. While for you that's a great thing, i don't believe the designer would agree. I'm sorry, but i'm a firm believer that if you truely love the original design, get it from who makes it. If you want modifications made to it, that's when it should become a custom job. Hi ellchris. Welcome to PS. There is no need to apologize for expressing a viewpoint. John |
| Posted: 6/7/2006 1:28:29 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2006 1:42:00 AM | |
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JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004 |
Date: 6/7/2006 12:52:30 AM Author: Scintillating Great ring. Comment* There is nothing 100% new in jewelry - it's always inspired or adapted by something else. Scintillating... We just had this discussion about our U-Prong with the surprise diamond. We designed & introduced it 6 years ago. At JCK this week we saw many copies that have sprung up (intentional or not). John |
| Posted: 6/7/2006 1:42:00 AM | |
| P: 6/7/2006 2:24:10 AM | |
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Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,936 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002 |
It looks fab!! Wow I really love it. Can you share carat weight and all that? Maybe my husband needs a RHR???  I agree that when I saw the H&D ring at first, I thought it was the Benchmark ring which I first saw years ago. So H&D could have copied Benchmark to begin with. Who really knows. Nothing particularly unique about a row of diamonds in a ring. But the finished product sure looks great, bockee! ________________________________ |
| Posted: 6/7/2006 2:24:10 AM | |
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