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P: 7/14/2008 11:02:46 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	Hi everyone! This is a little confusing, but basically my then FI (now hubby) proposed with a wonderful platinum solitaire pave setting. I loved it but because I work in jewelry, there are so many temptations and therefore, we decided to reset the stone into another platinum three stone-ish setting (which I picked out) with intentions of getting a larger stone to fill in the original setting on our 10 anniversary. Three years later, I am craving the simpler classic look of a solitaire (maybe it comes with age hehe) therefore we reset the diamond back into our original solitaire setting. And yes, hubby loves the pleasure of saying "I told you so" Gosh, I love that man hehe Lets start with the before pic....
Posted: 7/14/2008 11:02:46 PM

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P: 7/14/2008 11:06:13 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	after.... (wow I just noticed the finger hairs... please excuse them - how embarrassing! )
Posted: 7/14/2008 11:06:13 PM

P: 7/14/2008 11:13:38 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	another...
Posted: 7/14/2008 11:13:38 PM

P: 7/14/2008 11:14:23 PM
girlie-girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 819 Last Post: 6/5/2009 Member Since: 5/29/2008	That is very pretty. I prefer the new (old) look over the three stone-ish setting, it really shows off the stone.
Posted: 7/14/2008 11:14:23 PM

P: 7/14/2008 11:15:54 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	one more.... almost done
Posted: 7/14/2008 11:15:54 PM

P: 7/14/2008 11:19:26 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	Last picture! Thanks for looking and sharing my joy! Thanks Girlie-girl! I will be sure to tell hubby (again) that he did a GREAT JOB! I am thinking of filling the three stone-ish setting with a color stone of some sort.... my next project
Posted: 7/14/2008 11:19:26 PM

P: 7/14/2008 11:19:38 PM
k9muttlover Cut Rock Total Posts: 358 Last Post: 6/28/2009 Member Since: 7/7/2007	Oooooo! I also like the solitaire look - really showcases the stone. Darn hubbies! ETA: I think adding a colored stone to your new old setting would be a fabulous idea! I did this with my original e-ring setting. I put a pink tourmaline in it since pink was our color.
Posted: 7/14/2008 11:19:38 PM

P: 7/14/2008 11:26:23 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	Thanks K9! I am thinking of a ruby... I always really liked that name and wanted to name our daughter (if we have one!) Ruby. Maybe I should hold off to see whether we will have a daughter first! Then possibly turn the other ring into a mother's ring... that would be sweet! If no daughter and have a son instead, maybe we can use his birth stone
Posted: 7/14/2008 11:26:23 PM

P: 7/15/2008 12:21:47 AM
pixley Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,534 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 11/12/2007	That looks FANTASTIC! I love the new setting and I especially love how it lets you focus on the stone. Verrrrry pretty! Your hubby did GREAT!
Posted: 7/15/2008 12:21:47 AM

P: 7/15/2008 12:26:30 AM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,919 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Love the new szetting, it really shows off your beautiful stone. Your hubby did a great job!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 7/15/2008 12:26:30 AM

P: 7/15/2008 12:34:21 AM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	So BEAUTIFUL. I find it so sweet when it turns out FI/DH's know us better than we know ourselves. (Rare as it may be! ) I can't believe you ever wanted to re-set in the first place ... but live & learn.
Posted: 7/15/2008 12:34:21 AM

P: 7/15/2008 4:23:37 AM
somehowcollide Ideal Rock Total Posts: 830 Last Post: 6/22/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2008	I also prefer it in a solitaire setting, lucky you to be able to switch around like that :-D What are the specs, if you don't mind? I know a man who is a diamond cutter. He mows the lawn at Yankee Stadium.
Posted: 7/15/2008 4:23:37 AM

P: 7/15/2008 9:26:59 AM
girlie-girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 819 Last Post: 6/5/2009 Member Since: 5/29/2008	Heh sorry about jumping in whilst you were still posting the pics, but I couldn't help myself! I think it's a wonderful idea to turn the other setting into a mother's ring. You could use birthstones or the appropriate pink/blue variety, I've seen some fabulous sapphires lately! I love the rest of the photos you posted up and am curious on the stats too. Please do share.
Posted: 7/15/2008 9:26:59 AM

P: 7/15/2008 10:38:50 AM
RxTechRN2b Ideal Rock Total Posts: 514 Last Post: 8/8/2008 Member Since: 3/13/2007	Let your hubby gloat over this ... I prefer his setting as well. The band is more delicate and really let's the center stone shine! Your 3-stone was a heavier look and the main diamond looked swallowed up in it. (Hey, as much as we hate to admit it, the guy gets it right once in awhile!)
Posted: 7/15/2008 10:38:50 AM

P: 7/15/2008 10:41:28 AM
MissGotRocks Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,593 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/23/2005	Agree with RXTech - looks much better and that center stone really pops!
Posted: 7/15/2008 10:41:28 AM

P: 7/15/2008 10:43:07 AM
jcrow Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,487 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/8/2005	very nice! i prefer this solitaire setting as well! it does a fantastic job of really showcasing your diamond.
Posted: 7/15/2008 10:43:07 AM

P: 7/15/2008 11:22:16 AM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,235 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	I love the new setting, it does a great job of showing off your stone. It actually looks quite a lot larger as well. Verrry pretty!!
Posted: 7/15/2008 11:22:16 AM

P: 7/15/2008 9:46:18 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	Sorry for the delayed reply, my internet is down so I am responding from my phone (that's how addicted I am!) Thank you everyone for the compliments! I showed my hubby this link and he is definitely gloating now! But its okay, well deserved hehe :) My hubby always said, I am that type of girl who goes to a mall, walks the entire mall then ends up buying something at the first store! tsktsk Here are the specs as requested (sorry I should have included it in the original post): GIA 1.02ct Radiant VVS2/F Polish - excellent Symmetry - good Flourscence - none Finger size - 5 Did I miss anything? Thanks again for your comments! I am so happy to be a part of PS! ETA: Hubby taking me gemstone shopping tomorrow for the other setting! I will keep you posted on whether I get lucky!
Posted: 7/15/2008 9:46:18 PM

P: 7/15/2008 10:03:42 PM
julesbeth Ideal Rock Total Posts: 738 Last Post: 5/5/2009 Member Since: 1/10/2008	OOhh is so pretty! I love the original setting and i LOVE the idea of a Ruby!!! (i love that name as well, so sweet). Best of luck with both rubies ;)
Posted: 7/15/2008 10:03:42 PM

P: 7/15/2008 11:51:20 PM
motownmama Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,575 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2008	looks LOVELY! will you be wearing the same WR with it? pics of both together?
Posted: 7/15/2008 11:51:20 PM

P: 7/16/2008 1:09:10 PM
omieluv Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,024 Last Post: 10/23/2009 Member Since: 2/28/2007	It's funny how our tastes change over the years! I do like your solitaire setting, it looks great. Threaten your hubby with another jewelry purchase if he gloats too much
Posted: 7/16/2008 1:09:10 PM

P: 7/16/2008 1:45:40 PM
vespergirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,936 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/29/2007	Beautiful! I love the original (current setting) as well. I have a similar story about the husband being right - my husband really wanted to get me an RB solitiare, but I insisted on picking an asscher. After having the asscher for a year and a half, we swapped it for an RB, and I love it more! So, it just goes to show that they're right sometimes ;)
Posted: 7/16/2008 1:45:40 PM

P: 7/16/2008 10:28:38 PM
MMT Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,565 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 6/24/2008	I love it. Great choice.
Posted: 7/16/2008 10:28:38 PM

P: 7/16/2008 10:33:27 PM
Futuremrss Cut Rock Total Posts: 156 Last Post: 9/12/2008 Member Since: 2/28/2008	I love it!!! I like it much better
Posted: 7/16/2008 10:33:27 PM

P: 7/18/2008 9:13:04 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	I am so sorry for the late reply! My internet was down for days! Here are some pictures with my wedding band along with some other options with my other bands First one is my ER with my wedding band...
Posted: 7/18/2008 9:13:04 PM

P: 7/18/2008 9:14:16 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	here is my ER with my eternity band...
Posted: 7/18/2008 9:14:16 PM

P: 7/18/2008 9:15:32 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	stacked wih ER in middle with eternity on one side and wedding band on other...
Posted: 7/18/2008 9:15:32 PM

P: 7/18/2008 9:16:28 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	ER with shared prong eternity with channel eternity as "spacer"...
Posted: 7/18/2008 9:16:28 PM

P: 7/18/2008 9:36:01 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	ok last picture... (sorry for the picture overload! ) ER with shared prong eternity and 2mm spacer... THANKS FOR LOOKING!!! ETA: I want to update anyone whose following, the rubies I shopped for last week were not nice so I am going to try again this weekend. I'll keep you posted! Have a great weekend everyone!
Posted: 7/18/2008 9:36:01 PM

P: 7/18/2008 10:30:06 PM
LuckyTexan Ideal Rock Total Posts: 768 Last Post: 4/26/2009 Member Since: 6/16/2008	I, of course, LOVE your radiant! What are the stats? I prefer the way you have it now too... the side stones on the 3 stonish ring made the center look really small for some reason! *************************************************** "Love will remain a mystery, but give me your hand and you will see, your heart is keeping time with me... What a feeling!" -Aqualung/Brighter than Sunshine
Posted: 7/18/2008 10:30:06 PM

P: 7/18/2008 10:58:10 PM
sukiisukii Cut Rock Total Posts: 210 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2005	thanks so everyone's compliments! Here are the stats as requested by LuckyTexan: Engagement Ring Center: (Blue Nile) GIA 1.02ct Radiant VVS2/F Polish - excellent Symmetry - good Flourscence - none Finger size - 5 New "Old" Setting: (Blue Nile) approx. 0.20cttw of rounds pave set 3 Stone Setting: (Honora) approx. 0.75cttw w/ 0.15ct princess sides & 0.45ct tapered baguettes SI/G Wedding Band: (Honora) approx. 0.75cttw of tapered baguettes SI/G Channel Eternity Band: (unknown) approx. 1.0cttw of rounds SI/H Share Prong Eternity Band: (Ross Simons) approx. 1.8cttw of rounds I1/J Don't have the specifics for the bands so approximate should do it
Posted: 7/18/2008 10:58:10 PM

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