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Cushion pendant- back to the drawing board |
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| P: 5/10/2008 12:42:17 AM | |
Green with Envy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 767 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2007 |
My 1.6 cushion pendant is finally complete... set in a very simple thin bezel... and it is UGLY. The bezel setting makes the stone look much more square rather than cushion like... and the bezel seems to accentuate the table in a uncomplimentary way. Even leon agrees the bezel does NOTHING for the stone and he is willing to start over with design that will look better. So... instead of bezel we are going with double prongs to soften the corners and make the stone look more cushion-like. Now for other design questions. Leon wants to put a very small pave halo around it and hang it from a small stone. he wants to try to find a very small square cushion and invert it at top, then hang my pave cushion below, but not east/west. Or hang from just a small RB, like a 10 pointer or whatever looks well proportioned. Everyone gave me so many great ideas... I thought I should link the old thread and get some ideas to do it RIGHT this time. http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=71428 ************************ The BIG day... June 25, 2010! ************************ |
| Posted: 5/10/2008 12:42:17 AM | |
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| P: 5/10/2008 12:47:16 AM | |
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Green with Envy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 767 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2007 |
Sort of like these earrings...but thinking just ONE small stone above my cushion. |
| Posted: 5/10/2008 12:47:16 AM | |
| P: 5/10/2008 9:49:13 AM | |
Catmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,756 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2005 |
I'm sorry it didn't come out like you envisioned but I have to say the new version would be spectacular!! Of course I have to add the disclaimer that I am a halo "ho", LOL.
Michelle |
| Posted: 5/10/2008 9:49:13 AM | |
| P: 5/10/2008 12:23:49 PM | |
kathleenmv Cut Rock Total Posts: 396 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 8/24/2005 |
Oh nooooooooo. I'm so sorry it didn't turn out as planned! I recently acquired an antique cushion and was planning on setting it in a milgrain bezel to protect the girdle and give the stone a little oomph. Based on your experience, I might have to rethink that! Love the Leon halo earrings. Would be divine as a pendant! Kathy |
| Posted: 5/10/2008 12:23:49 PM | |
| P: 5/10/2008 12:57:25 PM | |
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Green with Envy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 767 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2007 |
I think the cushion would have looked better if added milgrain and maybe some engraving... but ultimately a cushion type stone, especially one that has a vintage type flair with chunky facets, just doesn't look right in any type of contemporary bezel set solitaire pendant like Tiffany DBTY or whatever. Bummer. |
| Posted: 5/10/2008 12:57:25 PM | |
| P: 5/10/2008 1:19:39 PM | |
swingirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,282 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/6/2006 |
I love those earrings and Leon's suggestion. I think the halo looks beautiful with the cushion and will soften the corners, which what makes a cushion unique. He's very good with proportions and would pick out a good size for the smaller stone. I think it would turn out to be a gorgeous peice. The thing about any sort of design is that what you imagine in your head doesn't always work out. It's great that he's willing to start over since you both agree the bezel isn't perfect.
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| Posted: 5/10/2008 1:19:39 PM | |
| P: 5/10/2008 1:38:48 PM | |
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Green with Envy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 767 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2007 |
I am thinking it could look sort of like this in terms of proportions if you imagine just the square stone on diagonal and haloed cushion underneath... but all prong set- no bezels- and without bale above. |
| Posted: 5/10/2008 1:38:48 PM | |
| P: 5/14/2008 12:16:16 AM | |
Harriet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,800 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2006 |
I vote for the halo idea.
"The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." (Souren Melikian) |
| Posted: 5/14/2008 12:16:16 AM | |
| P: 5/15/2008 10:45:16 PM | |
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004 |
HI: Ditto on the halo. Sorry version #1 didn't work out.... cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off". |
| Posted: 5/15/2008 10:45:16 PM | |
| P: 5/16/2008 6:09:39 PM | |
diamondsrock Ideal Rock Total Posts: 964 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 5/5/2005 |
Wow, too bad the bezel didn't work out. I kind of figured any stone would look good in a bezel but I guess this changes my thinking. I"m sure the halo idea will come out great! btw, your stone is droolworthy!!! Practice an attitude of gratitude! |
| Posted: 5/16/2008 6:09:39 PM | |
| P: 5/23/2008 10:09:43 AM | |
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Green with Envy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 767 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2007 |
A bizarre twist of fate... but on a thicker longer chain and the pendant looks WAY better. Now the proportions are right and bezel does not look so pronounced. Love it and never taking it off! pictures to follow.
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| Posted: 5/23/2008 10:09:43 AM | |
| P: 5/23/2008 11:25:57 AM | |
crown1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,373 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/22/2006 |
hi! is there any chance we could see pics of the bezel set? i know most on the board really love the halo. i think they are nice looking but i prefer the solitaire look unless the piece is for dressy or more formal situations. don't take my opinion as a dis it isn't meant to be as i think you will have a lovely piece. i look forward to seeing your lovely new pendant. eta: i should have read all of the posts. waiting for the pics.
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| Posted: 5/23/2008 11:25:57 AM | |
| P: 5/23/2008 3:06:57 PM | |
IrishBreakfast Cut Rock Total Posts: 423 Last Post: 9/5/2008 Member Since: 5/22/2008 |
The halo idea sounds lovely - sorry the bezel didn't work out for you. I hope I manage to keep up and see the pics when it is finally completed because I am sure it's going to be a stunner!
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| Posted: 5/23/2008 3:06:57 PM | |
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