I''m so happy I''ve stumbled upon Pricescope. As we''ve been gathering ideas for designing our engagement ring I''ve learned nothing so valuable in weeks online as I did spending a morning reading this forum!
I saw an estate ring with this style halo at Fred Leighton, and I fell in love immediately with the geometric, art deco design. The attached photo is of a Daniel K ring.
We''d like to have a similar one designed, and that''s where we''ve now been stuck for a couple of months deliberating over how to do the shank, whether it''s actually a smart setting to use with an Asscher, and who will eventually make the ring. So if I may, I''ll turn to you very knowledgeable and creative Pricescope members for advice.
1. The shank...
We''d really like the wedding band to match the engagement ring well, and to also look good when I want to wear just the band. I''m not very fond of bands that curve to accommodate the engagement ring, so that option seems to be out. With such a large head, it seems a band would be pushed off quite far from the shank of the ring and create an unbalanced look. Perhaps a delicate split shank and similar band would look good, with the distance between the band and the ring equal to the distance between the shanks. But will skinny split shanks look funny with such a geometric design?
Then there''s the issue of what should go on the shank and band...channel set asschers or baguettes, perhaps an unembellished knife edge...other ideas?
2. Any thoughts on using a bezel setting for an Asscher stone? Would it significantly reduce the light that comes into the stone? Should it be set up slightly higher with prongs rather than bezel set?
3. I''d like to find a custom designer to work with who is experienced with Asscher stones and preferably with this type of setting requiring custom-cut baguettes. It''s also important that he/she is enthusiastic about doing custom work. We spoke a while ago with the people at Daniel K (who has this setting on the website), and they weren''t keen to work with our ideas for the rest of the band - it was their way or the highway. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thank you all in advance!
I saw an estate ring with this style halo at Fred Leighton, and I fell in love immediately with the geometric, art deco design. The attached photo is of a Daniel K ring.
We''d like to have a similar one designed, and that''s where we''ve now been stuck for a couple of months deliberating over how to do the shank, whether it''s actually a smart setting to use with an Asscher, and who will eventually make the ring. So if I may, I''ll turn to you very knowledgeable and creative Pricescope members for advice.
1. The shank...
We''d really like the wedding band to match the engagement ring well, and to also look good when I want to wear just the band. I''m not very fond of bands that curve to accommodate the engagement ring, so that option seems to be out. With such a large head, it seems a band would be pushed off quite far from the shank of the ring and create an unbalanced look. Perhaps a delicate split shank and similar band would look good, with the distance between the band and the ring equal to the distance between the shanks. But will skinny split shanks look funny with such a geometric design?
Then there''s the issue of what should go on the shank and band...channel set asschers or baguettes, perhaps an unembellished knife edge...other ideas?
2. Any thoughts on using a bezel setting for an Asscher stone? Would it significantly reduce the light that comes into the stone? Should it be set up slightly higher with prongs rather than bezel set?
3. I''d like to find a custom designer to work with who is experienced with Asscher stones and preferably with this type of setting requiring custom-cut baguettes. It''s also important that he/she is enthusiastic about doing custom work. We spoke a while ago with the people at Daniel K (who has this setting on the website), and they weren''t keen to work with our ideas for the rest of the band - it was their way or the highway. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thank you all in advance!
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