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Van Craeynest antique design settings

P: 11/5/2006 8:24:03 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Widget shared this link, and I think these rings are just magnificent! I'll post a few, but if you're interested, please click on the link because there are more there. http://www.vancraeynest.com/index.html wedding ring styles ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:24:03 AM

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P: 11/5/2006 8:24:43 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	pendant ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:24:43 AM

P: 11/5/2006 8:25:26 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	wedding set ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:25:26 AM

P: 11/5/2006 8:28:56 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:28:56 AM

P: 11/5/2006 8:34:34 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:34:34 AM

P: 11/5/2006 8:35:08 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:35:08 AM

P: 11/5/2006 8:36:15 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:36:15 AM

P: 11/5/2006 8:37:27 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:37:27 AM

P: 11/5/2006 8:38:14 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,254 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Thanks Widget and 'Seeks for posting these - LOVE the pearl and diamond above, one of my fave combos! Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:38:14 AM

P: 11/5/2006 8:39:29 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	I can honestly say that I love these designs more than anything I have seen thus far. I think maybe I should have had Widget take me shopping! Now I have a very big problem. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:39:29 AM

P: 11/5/2006 8:50:03 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,254 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 11/5/2006 8:39:29 AM Author: diamondseeker2006 I can honestly say that I love these designs more than anything I have seen thus far. I think maybe I should have had Widget take me shopping! Now I have a very big problem. I wish I could go to if you are hitting the shops for things like those! Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 11/5/2006 8:50:03 AM

P: 11/5/2006 9:00:52 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Later today I am going to post my grandmother's rings which are apparently from this time period. I just haven't seen anything like these anywhere. It's a good thing I didn't have my diamond reset yet. But I am going to have a big dilemma about my Memoire band. And I also wonder if a 1.6 diamond is too big for these settings. Of course, maybe they will be too expensive. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 9:00:52 AM

P: 11/5/2006 9:12:02 AM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,103 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	J, I really like those designs. Do anyone in CLT carry them?
Posted: 11/5/2006 9:12:02 AM

P: 11/5/2006 9:59:39 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Date: 11/5/2006 9:12:02 AM Author: Tacori E-ring J, I really like those designs. Do anyone in CLT carry them? I don't know, but I'll call them tomorrow. I might have to pay for them to send me a coupld of the bands to at least try on. They even have diamond stud settings that are beautiful. I just need to call and ask a lot of questions! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 9:59:39 AM

P: 11/5/2006 10:17:42 AM
Sundial Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,590 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2005	Date: 11/5/2006 9:00:52 AM Author: diamondseeker2006 Later today I am going to post my grandmother's rings which are apparently from this time period. I just haven't seen anything like these anywhere. It's a good thing I didn't have my diamond reset yet. But I am going to have a big dilemma about my Memoire band. And I also wonder if a 1.6 diamond is too big for these settings. Of course, maybe they will be too expensive. You can always wear it as a right hand ring!!!
Posted: 11/5/2006 10:17:42 AM

P: 11/5/2006 12:06:34 PM
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004	Date: 11/5/2006 9:59:39 AM Author: diamondseeker2006 ...I'll call them tomorrow. I might have to pay for them to send me a coupld of the bands to at least try on. ! Hmm, DS, I don't know how much luck you'll have. They really are wholesalers, and will probably refer you to a dealer. The ONLY reason they did my ring for me directly was because I happened to contact them early before the office people had arrived and I got Mr. VC himself. I gathered he got some flak from his people for having accepted the job in the first place. You might try similar, devious, early-call tactics... Here're some pics of the ring they did for me. It's built like a mack truck...those stones aren't going anywhere...yet the detailing is so fine and delicate, I didn't even realize there was millegraining until I saw it in closeup photographs! LOL widget
Posted: 11/5/2006 12:06:34 PM

P: 11/5/2006 1:11:20 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Wow, Widget, that is really beautifully done! Thanks for sharing more pictures! Are there any other ring makers I should know about before I get into deep trouble??? It says on their site that they will work with you directly if there is no dealer in your area, so I expect that will be the case for me. I have one more question for you. Do you think it is a mistake to put a modern cut diamond in these settings? ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 1:11:20 PM

P: 11/5/2006 1:13:15 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,619 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 11/5/2006 10:17:42 AM Author: Sundial Date: 11/5/2006 9:00:52 AM Author: diamondseeker2006 Later today I am going to post my grandmother's rings which are apparently from this time period. I just haven't seen anything like these anywhere. It's a good thing I didn't have my diamond reset yet. But I am going to have a big dilemma about my Memoire band. And I also wonder if a 1.6 diamond is too big for these settings. Of course, maybe they will be too expensive. You can always wear it as a right hand ring!!! or go for a very eclectic look! Sara The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~
Posted: 11/5/2006 1:13:15 PM

P: 11/5/2006 1:21:16 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 1:21:16 PM

P: 11/5/2006 1:23:37 PM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,629 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	YUMMIE! I've seen some VanCraeysnest pieces in person and they are SO UNIQUE and SUBSTANTIAL & look like they dropped out of a time machine! There was one carved looking platinum band that I really wanted as my wedding band but it was quite over our budget! * I will say that our local jeweler (boutique, wealthy neighboring town) RAVED about their historic quality & old time craftsmanship ... & showed us different options for motifs on the bands ... I guess they do do customization etc. Don't expect them to be very web-savvy though ... or even customer-oriented ... I get the feeling it's a small old-school biz used to dealing with upscale jewelers who already appreciate their stuff. But that's just a guess/vibe. Oh and the prices ... I think it's totally WORTH it ... you pay for the uniqueness & the heirloom-lasting quality ... WE just couldn't make that $$ committment with all our other wedding stuff going on at the the same time. I WOULD if we COULD have. We just COULDN'T. *(for reference) if I recall it was an approx 2mm carved florally platinum band with maybe a few diamond chippies .. and it was over $2500. It looked silly alone on my size 10 1/2 fingers because it was so delicate ... so we opted for something with a little more punch solo & less wallet punch so to speak.
Posted: 11/5/2006 1:23:37 PM

P: 11/5/2006 1:51:43 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Thanks for the info, Deco. It's good to hear from someone else who has seen them! That is pricey, though. I might have to do 18k instead of platinum, but we'll see. I was thinking about the heirloom aspect and that I want some beautiful pieces of jewelry to leave my girls, not just beautiful diamonds. But I am not sure whether it is okay to set modern cut diamonds in these settings or not. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 1:51:43 PM

P: 11/5/2006 1:54:18 PM
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004	Date: 11/5/2006 1:23:37 PM Author: decodelighted Don't expect them to be very web-savvy though ... or even customer-oriented ... I get the feeling it's a small old-school biz used to dealing with upscale jewelers who already appreciate their stuff. But that's just a guess/vibe. You're exactly right, Deco! Spot on! When I was in their workshop, I felt like I was the first real live "consumer" they'd seen in years! LOL DS: I sure wouldn't hesitate putting a modern cut stone in one of their pieces! And for this kind of authentic antique repro, using old world manufacturing techniques, VC told me there are very few left in the world who do it....most notably Buccelatti in Italy. They are expensive, though. For any future setting needs I have, I'll stick with LM and keep it simple! widget
Posted: 11/5/2006 1:54:18 PM

P: 11/5/2006 1:58:03 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Thanks, Widget! It figures I'd choose the highest priced settings to love! It's a little scary to think of Leon as being a bargain! I guess maybe I should have considered having him set my diamond, but there is so much comfort in seeing a finished product of exactly what you're ordering!!! But I am really glad you think modern diamonds are okay to set in these settings. Even if I can't get everything I want from VC, maybe I can get something! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 1:58:03 PM

P: 11/5/2006 2:15:55 PM
clayp Rough Rock Total Posts: 1 Last Post: 11/5/2006 Member Since: 11/5/2006	Widget, I think you are from the bay area (I have been lurking for a long time, I saw somthing about a get togeather in the bay and I think you were there), I work in SJ and live in the east bay, and i love these rings. Did van craeynst tell you of any stores in the the area where you could see these rings. Did you get to try some on before they made your ring??? I want to go out today and see some, this style might be exactly what I am looking for. I would love to see some of their rings IRL before I bother them by calling, but I do want to get the best deal. Can you tell me who to ask for at VC???? Thanks for your help!!!!! Clay
Posted: 11/5/2006 2:15:55 PM

P: 11/5/2006 2:41:50 PM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,222 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	widget, where did you get the ruby cab?! love it! movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 11/5/2006 2:41:50 PM

P: 11/5/2006 3:08:22 PM
Beacon Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,734 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 7/14/2006	How did I miss out on this? Widget - love it! What a stunning ring. Where are these jewelers located? I realize you got lucky to see their workshop, but where are they? Really unique and beautiful piece - it's stunning!!
Posted: 11/5/2006 3:08:22 PM

P: 11/5/2006 3:15:54 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,920 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Date: 11/5/2006 8:36:15 AM Author: diamondseeker2006 . This pearl and diamond pendant is to die for. Widget, your cab ruby ring is scumptious!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 11/5/2006 3:15:54 PM

P: 11/5/2006 3:20:18 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Date: 11/5/2006 3:08:22 PM Author: Beacon How did I miss out on this? Widget - love it! What a stunning ring. Where are these jewelers located? I realize you got lucky to see their workshop, but where are they? Really unique and beautiful piece - it's stunning!! Beacon, they are in San Francisco, but they are not retail. You'd have to call and ask for dealers in your area. The site said if there are no dealers in your area, they will work with you by phone. Link is in my first post above. ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 11/5/2006 3:20:18 PM

P: 11/5/2006 3:48:09 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	oooh, they are beautiful! I especially like the stackable rings. Thanks for posting this.
Posted: 11/5/2006 3:48:09 PM

P: 11/5/2006 3:58:06 PM
lucyloo Rough Rock Total Posts: 87 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 10/23/2006	Love the diamond studs and matching pendant on their website
Posted: 11/5/2006 3:58:06 PM

P: 11/5/2006 4:05:29 PM
diamondfan Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,999 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 6/17/2005	Date: 11/5/2006 8:24:03 AM Author:diamondseeker2006 Widget shared this link, and I think these rings are just magnificent! I'll post a few, but if you're interested, please click on the link because there are more there. http://www.vancraeynest.com/index.html wedding ring styles Those stacking bands are INCREDIBLE... **************************** "There is no such thing as fun for the whole family-there are no massage parlors with ice cream and free jewelry" Jerry Seinfeld
Posted: 11/5/2006 4:05:29 PM

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