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P: 4/17/2007 6:14:27 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Unfortunately I don't have the skills OR the software. Can someone please stick a plain rounded thin shank on Lovely's ring here?
Posted: 4/17/2007 6:14:27 PM

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P: 4/17/2007 6:19:16 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,595 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 4/17/2007 6:14:27 PM Author:Gypsy Unfortunately I don't have the skills OR the software. Can someone please stick a plain rounded thin shank on Lovely's ring here? is the sizing on it okay? the band diameter and stone diameter? 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: 4/17/2007 6:19:16 PM

P: 4/17/2007 6:56:38 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Um. 6x6 asscher -- 1.7 to 2 mm band? THANK YOU!
Posted: 4/17/2007 6:56:38 PM

P: 4/17/2007 6:59:57 PM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	Hi Gypsy Pricescope
Posted: 4/17/2007 6:59:57 PM

P: 4/17/2007 7:02:15 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Hi Irina! I found an existing setting I like. It's very reasonable. But... I wanted to see if I still prefered this look. Does it work, do you think?
Posted: 4/17/2007 7:02:15 PM

P: 4/17/2007 7:15:16 PM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	This width is more like 1.7 -2 mm, about would it work or not it's a personal taste. I would try to make a wide flat band (if you are trying to bring cost down by eliminating pave on the shank, do you?). This will give it surely an unusual modern look i think. Let me know if i should photoshop such model. Pricescope
Posted: 4/17/2007 7:15:16 PM

P: 4/17/2007 7:21:21 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Some of it is cost. But honestly, it's mostly maintanence. More pave = more opportunity to lose pave. Plus I really do like the plain shanked halo rings I've seen. Sure, alter the ring as you like. I TOTALLY trust your taste. I was also considering little softer halo than that one though... smaller melee and no milgrain. MAYBE the corners a little more rounded as well. ETA: I forgot to THANK YOU for your help Irina. Thank you.
Posted: 4/17/2007 7:21:21 PM

P: 4/17/2007 10:37:27 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,595 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 4/17/2007 7:21:21 PM Author: Gypsy Some of it is cost. But honestly, it's mostly maintanence. More pave = more opportunity to lose pave. Plus I really do like the plain shanked halo rings I've seen. Sure, alter the ring as you like. I TOTALLY trust your taste. I was also considering little softer halo than that one though... smaller melee and no milgrain. MAYBE the corners a little more rounded as well. ETA: I forgot to THANK YOU for your help Irina. Thank you. oooh gypsy!!! like a cushion outline? :D Boy talk about killing two birds with one stone!! ;) I'd love to see that at least... I hope it looks good!! 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: 4/17/2007 10:37:27 PM

P: 4/18/2007 10:45:24 AM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	Ok, now i understand your motivations better here is what i would suggest. As you are not looking for saving $$ on the band heavy curved band is what i would go with. Let me know if you would like to see it photoshopped on your hand Pricescope
Posted: 4/18/2007 10:45:24 AM

P: 4/18/2007 12:36:01 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	I like that. Reminds me of a MWM design. Would you mind terribly if I asked you to split shank that? Tapered or parallel, I don't know. I'm thinking tapered from that pic... what do you think?
Posted: 4/18/2007 12:36:01 PM

P: 4/18/2007 1:40:38 PM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	What do you mean by parallel Gypsy? Pricescope
Posted: 4/18/2007 1:40:38 PM

P: 4/18/2007 1:42:01 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,595 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 4/18/2007 12:36:01 PM Author: Gypsy I like that. Reminds me of a MWM design. Would you mind terribly if I asked you to split shank that? Tapered or parallel, I don't know. I'm thinking tapered from that pic... what do you think? how do you like the more curved cushiony halo, gypsy? 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: 4/18/2007 1:42:01 PM

P: 4/18/2007 1:46:29 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	I like the more curved halo A LOT. It keeps the octagonal shape, but also isn't so geometric. As for parallel or tapered: Tapered : <O> Parallel =O= .. hope that makes sense. THANK YOU!
Posted: 4/18/2007 1:46:29 PM

P: 4/18/2007 2:16:15 PM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	here is the tapered, you need to tell me more about how you see parallel. Pricescope
Posted: 4/18/2007 2:16:15 PM

P: 4/18/2007 2:22:42 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Hmm. I prefer the solid to that one. I see parallel like tawn's ring. Let me find that pic...
Posted: 4/18/2007 2:22:42 PM

P: 4/18/2007 2:24:07 PM
february2003bride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,100 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2005	Wow!!! So modern , I love it!!!
Posted: 4/18/2007 2:24:07 PM

P: 4/18/2007 2:26:07 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Tawn's thread. http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=33645
Posted: 4/18/2007 2:26:07 PM

P: 4/18/2007 2:38:42 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Here's the thread with all the plain band halos: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=57197 For anyone who is interested.
Posted: 4/18/2007 2:38:42 PM

P: 4/18/2007 3:36:23 PM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	Tawn's shank Pricescope
Posted: 4/18/2007 3:36:23 PM

P: 4/18/2007 5:36:15 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	I like the thicker slim single shank. I like the really thick single shank. And I like the one like Tawn's shank. But I'm wondering if I like the setting I saw IRL more... or if I'm just lazy and don't want to deal with custom.
Posted: 4/18/2007 5:36:15 PM

P: 4/18/2007 10:30:05 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Okay. Well, I'm going to go see the RL setting again this weekend and then I'll decide. It won't save my any money either way, unfortunately. THANK YOU IRINA and CEHRA. Cehra I'm waiting to see how your Ocean project finishes. Can I ask for a ballpark idea of what her prices are like? Irina... as always, you are the best.
Posted: 4/18/2007 10:30:05 PM

P: 4/19/2007 1:51:56 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,595 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 4/18/2007 10:30:05 PM Author: Gypsy Okay. Well, I'm going to go see the RL setting again this weekend and then I'll decide. It won't save my any money either way, unfortunately. THANK YOU IRINA and CEHRA. Cehra I'm waiting to see how your Ocean project finishes. Can I ask for a ballpark idea of what her prices are like? Irina... as always, you are the best. I really can't say... but it wouldn't hurt to drop wink a line and ask her for an estimate :) I wish I could say everything I know but it just isn't my place to do so... I adore, admire, respect, and am in awe of this woman. 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: 4/19/2007 1:51:56 PM

P: 4/19/2007 2:58:33 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,595 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 4/19/2007 1:51:56 PM Author: Cehrabehra I really can't say... but it wouldn't hurt to drop wink a line and ask her for an estimate :) I wish I could say everything I know but it just isn't my place to do so... I adore, admire, respect, and am in awe of this woman. As soon as I wrote this I had to call her because I missed her. I kept thinking of all of these things about her and I just MISSED her. (sorry - no update on the ring, I didn't even ask) but I did talk to her a little bit about the sorts of pieces she wants to do in the future and she said meaningful pieces. She doesn't have a specific style like MM or LM, she enjoys exploring all sorts of different styles from art nouveau to modern and everything in between. She is extremely creative and really connects with you to almost tease out of you what is important, not just in style, but in what the piece means to you. She isn't just a benchperson, or a designer for temporary settings... she is a very spiritual woman who, aside from making an absolutely beautiful in every detail piece, really connects you and the piece together. She isn't cheap, but what she gives you is worth more than money. I am so grateful to wink for connecting us... and I will think about her every day for the rest of my life for the gifts she has given me. Wink talks about her doing heirloom pieces and that's half the story... the other half is that she creates spiritually meaningful pieces and that is worth far more than its weight in platinum. She is such a real person. She knows her talent, knows her worth, but has no pretense. She is adaptable and creative and soulful and talented. And interesting! And nice too :) I have no idea what she would quote you and I wouldn't try to guess... but if any of this strikes a chord in you, I wouldn't hesitate to write wink a note.... 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: 4/19/2007 2:58:33 PM

P: 4/19/2007 3:27:03 PM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	Date: 4/19/2007 2:58:33 PM Author: Cehrabehra Date: 4/19/2007 1:51:56 PM Author: Cehrabehra I adore, admire, respect, and am in awe of this woman. As soon as I wrote this I had to call her because I missed her. I kept thinking of all of these things about her and I just MISSED her. She is extremely creative and really connects with you to almost tease out of you what is important, not just in style, but in what the piece means to you. she is a very spiritual woman who really connects you and the piece together. I am so grateful to wink for connecting us... and I will think about her every day for the rest of my life for the gifts she has given me. she creates spiritually meaningful pieces and that is worth far more than its weight in platinum. She is such a real person. She knows her talent, knows her worth, but has no pretense. She is adaptable and creative and soulful and talented. And interesting! cough GIRLCRUSH cough Gyp: I dunno -- I like the tapered solid band leading up to the halo ... yet, it strikes me as a bit masculine for some reason?? Modern, clean, bold, beefier, plumpy but -- dude-ish??? It's so much like your current setting too kinda -- with a halo glommed on. On a thinner band it looks more dainty - would flatter the asscher more. AIGH I am so torn. What does the B&M setting you're looking at look like???
Posted: 4/19/2007 3:27:03 PM

P: 4/19/2007 3:53:39 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,595 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 4/19/2007 3:27:03 PM Author: decodelighted cough GIRLCRUSH cough Gyp: I dunno -- I like the tapered solid band leading up to the halo ... yet, it strikes me as a bit masculine for some reason?? Modern, clean, bold, beefier, plumpy but -- dude-ish??? It's so much like your current setting too kinda -- with a halo glommed on. On a thinner band it looks more dainty - would flatter the asscher more. AIGH I am so torn. What does the B&M setting you're looking at look like??? ROFLMAOPIMP!!!! Omg sometimes you tick me off and most of the time you crack me up, this is one of the latter times - LOL!!! Too funny :D I still kinda like the split prong myself... but the thin polished band is second. I like the wider one but it doesn't seem 'you' - not that I can definie 'you' LOL 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: 4/19/2007 3:53:39 PM

P: 4/19/2007 4:31:18 PM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	One with the kite set Pricescope
Posted: 4/19/2007 4:31:18 PM

P: 4/19/2007 5:06:58 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,595 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 4/19/2007 4:31:18 PM Author: Pricescope One with the kite set ooooh ooooh oooooooooooh!!! I like this one best!!!!!!!!! I love the little flourish at the points too!!!! 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: 4/19/2007 5:06:58 PM

P: 4/19/2007 5:09:15 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,595 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 4/19/2007 4:31:18 PM Author: Pricescope One with the kite set I have to say more... I love how the diamonds come just a wee point on the sides and the metal meets up half way between them and the n/s ends. It's totally in balance. OMG I love this - if you don't do this one gypsy, I hope someone does! 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: 4/19/2007 5:09:15 PM

P: 4/19/2007 5:32:46 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	I will talk to Ocean Cehra. I can't wait till your project is done! Deco... I was thinking that today when I looked at the thick shank one... I love it on the one hand, on the other I really wanted a single shank so that I could do two pave bands on either side when I wanted to dress it up (and one plain band for everyday). The other ring isn't a halo. It's a pretty nice Tacori setting I've been eyeing for a while now. The way it would be done would be almost like a half bezel... so that the square corners are emphasized. I saw it again a couple of days ago, and got an online qoute for it... and it's reasonable... but about the same price as custom. I like the delicacy of it, and the detail on it. I also like that I don't have to deal with custom. ETA: I LOVE The kite style. I was seriously considering setting my diamond that way for a while. Makes it look bigger too. Um? Can I see it with a thinner band... with that same stunning trail of diamonds out from the corners? Also... what do you guys think of the double claw prongs. I thought I wanted them... but now I'm not so sure at all.
Posted: 4/19/2007 5:32:46 PM

P: 4/19/2007 5:45:17 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	That halo on that kite style is different from lovey's it's more glittery and fine. I ADORE that BTW. And its a little thicker too in a strange way... as in the diamonds are thicker... but not the halo plus metal... just less metal showing. Which I REALLY like alot.
Posted: 4/19/2007 5:45:17 PM

P: 4/19/2007 6:08:13 PM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,595 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	Date: 4/19/2007 5:32:46 PM Author: Gypsy I will talk to Ocean Cehra. I can't wait till your project is done! Deco... I was thinking that today when I looked at the thick shank one... I love it on the one hand, on the other I really wanted a single shank so that I could do two pave bands on either side when I wanted to dress it up (and one plain band for everyday). The other ring isn't a halo. It's a pretty nice Tacori setting I've been eyeing for a while now. The way it would be done would be almost like a half bezel... so that the square corners are emphasized. I saw it again a couple of days ago, and got an online qoute for it... and it's reasonable... but about the same price as custom. I like the delicacy of it, and the detail on it. I also like that I don't have to deal with custom. ETA: I LOVE The kite style. I was seriously considering setting my diamond that way for a while. Makes it look bigger too. Um? Can I see it with a thinner band... with that same stunning trail of diamonds out from the corners? Also... what do you guys think of the double claw prongs. I thought I wanted them... but now I'm not so sure at all. I like that kite one too, Isn't it pretty? Its so unique too! I love things outside the box, or in this case have the box on the bias ;) Still, if you really don't want to deal with custom, it might be negative to do so... though I suspect (I could be wrong) that you really do want a custom ring, but are tired of feeling disappointed? Another thing I like about irina's design above is that the trail of diamonds makes the halo an accent rather than just a "halo" yet still alludes to a larger stone... plus the bias does that too. as for the double claws I think they have their place, but I think it really depends on the rest of the piece. Whatever is most important to you - that should go first. For me most important was the 8 prongs and their placement and everything else kinda fell into place around it. If you chose the kite setting I think double prongs would look nice but I wouldn't necessarily claw them or point them, I'd go with subtle tiny round ones to match the beadset. If you choose a traditionally oriented stone with no halo and just a plain metal band, i think the claws would add a nice touch. 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: 4/19/2007 6:08:13 PM

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