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Advice on designing a setting part 2

P: 1/24/2008 8:27:48 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I don't know what I did to that other thread but I couldn't see any of the replies. I hope it's ok to have started another one off. If anyone could copy and past the last few replies off the old one, I would be very grateful!
Posted: 1/24/2008 8:27:48 PM

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P: 1/24/2008 8:35:04 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	You mean it wasn't just me??? lol Then, I take it you didn't see any of my posts? Can you see any of them? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 1/24/2008 8:35:04 PM

P: 1/24/2008 8:36:57 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I can't see past where I say to Shay that I looked up that word she used.... then - nothing I could see that people were posting, but not the actual posts.
Posted: 1/24/2008 8:36:57 PM

P: 1/24/2008 8:42:33 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,896 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Wonder what happened? Shall we start over? ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 1/24/2008 8:42:33 PM

P: 1/24/2008 8:43:39 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	I think whatever you posted may have done it, not sure why. That's where it stopped for me too. I quoted it and poof, couldn't get past it. Ok, I will reiterate. The way I came up for my design for my Aqua was, I just started looking at settings, everywhere, and more than once. I finally found the head on one ring, and the shank from another. I also made a few minor adjustments. This was way easier than trying to come up with a total design all by myself. Now, hopefully, it turns out right and I like it! So that's what I would suggest, as others said too, just take bits and pieces from where ever. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 1/24/2008 8:43:39 PM

P: 1/24/2008 8:47:28 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Yep I think we need to start over - I will know not to quote anything from an online dictionary again! I have seen a lovely engraving on a Vatche ring.... but I don't know if it will look right with a diamond halo bezel head.
Posted: 1/24/2008 8:47:28 PM

P: 1/24/2008 8:49:32 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I agree Ellen, it seems to be much easier to take elements from different rings rather than think something up from scratch. I know I want quite a thick shank, I have long fingers and thin ones look lost on me. I really love Curiopotters ring, but the band is thinner than I would choose and I don't want diamonds on the shank.
Posted: 1/24/2008 8:49:32 PM

P: 1/24/2008 8:54:26 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 1/24/2008 8:49:32 PM Author: Maisie I agree Ellen, it seems to be much easier to take elements from different rings rather than think something up from scratch. I know I want quite a thick shank, I have long fingers and thin ones look lost on me. I really love Curiopotters ring, but the band is thinner than I would choose and I don't want diamonds on the shank. That's really interesting, I would think thin would look good on yours. I have shorter fingers, and thin definitely doesn't work on mine. So I'm going thicker too. That's one thing still to be ironed out, just how thick. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 1/24/2008 8:54:26 PM

P: 1/24/2008 8:56:56 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I can't wait to see your finished ring!! Do you remember Tawn's ring? I really REALLY love hers!! I love the split shank idea. I think I have too many ideas now!!
Posted: 1/24/2008 8:56:56 PM

P: 1/24/2008 9:01:06 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	lol Well, you've got time to decide. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 1/24/2008 9:01:06 PM

P: 1/24/2008 9:02:26 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I do indeedy. I don't need to rush this, I have to be sure I get it right as I don't want to change it again
Posted: 1/24/2008 9:02:26 PM

P: 1/24/2008 9:27:31 PM
february2003bride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,100 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2005	Date: 1/24/2008 8:47:28 PM Author: Maisie Yep I think we need to start over - I will know not to quote anything from an online dictionary again! I have seen a lovely engraving on a Vatche ring.... but I don't know if it will look right with a diamond halo bezel head. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.... actually, I think that would be scrumptious with a diamond bezeled halo! But with bead set diamonds on the halo and milgrain on the inside bezel and outside lines as well.
Posted: 1/24/2008 9:27:31 PM

P: 1/25/2008 5:20:37 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I have come up with a couple of ideas already.... I love this shank
Posted: 1/25/2008 5:20:37 PM

P: 1/25/2008 5:21:55 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I also fancy some kind of chunky bezel for my diamond - similar to this
Posted: 1/25/2008 5:21:55 PM

P: 1/25/2008 5:47:06 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	See, you're getting there! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 1/25/2008 5:47:06 PM

P: 1/25/2008 5:52:21 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I know - aren't I clever
Posted: 1/25/2008 5:52:21 PM

P: 1/25/2008 6:18:53 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 1/25/2008 5:52:21 PM Author: Maisie I know - aren't I clever Too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 1/25/2008 6:18:53 PM

P: 1/25/2008 6:25:06 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	lol!!
Posted: 1/25/2008 6:25:06 PM

P: 1/25/2008 6:25:23 PM
*DeeJay** Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,491 Last Post: 9/23/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2006	Oh I love that Chris Correia! For a brief moment in time I was considering getting an elongated radiant or an emerald cut and having it set east-west in that exact style. One of the things I really like about that setting is the row of stones along the band. I think they add a little someting that "just a halo" doesn't have. (Not that there's anything wrong with "just a halo," but you know me--always looking to add that one more thing! )
Posted: 1/25/2008 6:25:23 PM

P: 1/25/2008 6:30:37 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Nothing wrong with wanting that little bit more!! Do you think that a diamond halo with the pretty engraving on the shank will look right? I have been looking and looking but can't seem to find anything like the idea I have in my mind!
Posted: 1/25/2008 6:30:37 PM

P: 1/25/2008 8:54:42 PM
Shay37 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,343 Last Post: 8/30/2008 Member Since: 3/2/2004	Date: 1/25/2008 6:30:37 PM Author: Maisie Nothing wrong with wanting that little bit more!! Do you think that a diamond halo with the pretty engraving on the shank will look right? I have been looking and looking but can't seem to find anything like the idea I have in my mind! I like the idea, but I would not taper the shank the way the ring you showed is. Get ready for my kibitz: I think that one thing that I like about my halo (okay, love not just like) is the straight and uniform band all the way around. It lends a symmetry that my eye is drawn towards. I suspect you may be the same considering the super-dooper-looper WF baby you made your own. I think that a wide band would work just fine with a halo as well. I love the heavy half bezel that whiteflash sells. That band is way substantial, and the half bezel or full bezel almost gives a halo illusion. Maybe start with that band, and have a halo with diamonds photoshopped onto it and photoshop the engraving you want in the band and see how it looks? Might work. Just my .02. shay ______________________________My therapist loves me. His name is Brian the Cutter.
Posted: 1/25/2008 8:54:42 PM

P: 1/26/2008 8:45:31 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Thank you Shay I also love the heavy shank WF setting, I actually almost bought that when I upgraded last time! I think I would look lovely with some engraving on it.
Posted: 1/26/2008 8:45:31 AM

P: 1/26/2008 8:08:41 PM
Shay37 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,343 Last Post: 8/30/2008 Member Since: 3/2/2004	You're welcome. That's one of my faves also. When I saw the pics you were posting, I thought of it. I wish I had some (okay any) photoshop expertise to help you with it. Can anyone take the whiteflash heavy bezel band and photoshop a diamond halo on it and photoshop the engraving on the band so that Maisie could see the look? shay ______________________________My therapist loves me. His name is Brian the Cutter.
Posted: 1/26/2008 8:08:41 PM

P: 1/27/2008 1:36:07 PM
erica k Ideal Rock Total Posts: 782 Last Post: 10/30/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2006	maisie- i'm really excited to hear about your custom setting project. here is a photo i found (raymond jewelers) of a bezel setting with hand engraving. it's not the prettiest (IMHO) ring, but it might help in terms of visualization. the shank doesn't taper and it looks fairly wide. now if only i could imagine prettier engraving and a halo! do you want a low halo? i was just looking at butterfly 17's ritani endless love sapphire ring, and i love how the bezel halo sits high enough that the bands fit flush.
Posted: 1/27/2008 1:36:07 PM

P: 1/27/2008 4:54:24 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I wish I knew how to photoshop too Shay!! It would be very helpful right now! Thanks for posting that pic Erica. When I think of the halo/bezel, I think of it being slightly raised. I don't want it set very low to my finger. I also love the halo on this ring but I think pink diamonds would be expensive!!
Posted: 1/27/2008 4:54:24 PM

P: 1/27/2008 7:34:05 PM
sera Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,086 Last Post: 5/22/2008 Member Since: 6/28/2007	I looked at a lot of Simon G rings and I don't recall the pink diamond halo rings being priced any/much higher than the white ones. How I decided (FINALLY!) on a setting... I tried looked at tons and tons of pics to get an idea of what I liked/wanted... I then went into a store to try on some- I found some that I liked IRL that didn't thrill me online, and some I thought I would love, I didn't and I just couldn't find one that I liked exactly as is (there was always something I wanted to change)... then I just began ruling design aspects out for various reasons... then when it was narrowed down, I took what I liked from each (the halo of this, the sidestones of that, engraving like this, shank like that, etc) and took my sketch/ideas/pics to Maytal... she came up with a sketch. It took me a really long time, but my obsessing has made me confident in my choices. Now, there are just minute details I want to be sure of before I commit. Here's a bezel halo like the one I'm getting by Maytal (though in all white... but I sure LOVE LOVE LOVE the pink!). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May you live all the days of your life. -Swift
Posted: 1/27/2008 7:34:05 PM

P: 1/28/2008 3:53:45 AM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,766 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	Ooh its gorgeous!!!
Posted: 1/28/2008 3:53:45 AM

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