5 stone reset - settings and proportion help please!

[hawaiianorangetree]

I think I like it! I'm not sure. I guess after 2 weeks of waiting Its a bit of an anticlimax.

I do know that I don't hate it. I'm wondering if the end stones need to be set a little lower/curved around a bit more? Not sure.

The more I look at it the more I like it so that's a good thing.

DH likes it too so that's a bonus!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I understand what you mean - you've been waiting and picturing it in your mind and then you get the pics and it's like - that's it?

I do like it though but have no way of knowing what the curvature of the ring will be like until it sits on your finger. I'm sure they take all of that into as much consideration as they can.

Now that the cads are complete, what is the timeline for finishing the ring? Any idea? So glad that hubby likes it too - that's always a good thing. Sometimes I think they look at it with totally different eyes than we do so it's always good to have a male perspective as well.

On with the show HOT! Can't wait for the finished ring!

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

Yeah you go it in one MGR! It's kind of hard to get excited over a computer image. he he

I have no idea on the timeline. I've said all along to Denise that I wanted it by Xmas but even if I paid for it first thing Monday morning, with the delay on wire transfers they wouldn't get it started until the end of the week and with at least 5 days shipping to me and possibly longer over the holiday season I'm realistically looking at the new year. Oh well I guess it's not so bad. My birthday is on the 8th of January.

 

[GlamMosher]

Yeah you go it in one MGR! It's kind of hard to get excited over a computer image. he he

Especially when the colours look like something Shrek would wear! I am sure the green and blue make it look different to how it would look in it's correct colours. I think it will look fabulous!

 

[slg47]

HOT I really like it except (not sure if this is just because it is a CAD) it looks like there is a little metal showing around the 12 and 6 o'clock prongs with the trellis wires and it looks slightly oval?

anyway it is a really gorgeous design...can't wait to see it

 

[lknvrb4]

I think it is going to be beautiful, I cannot wait to see the finished ring. I have a center stone similar to the same size as you and want a graduated five stone as well.

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

Yeah you go it in one MGR! It's kind of hard to get excited over a computer image. he he

Especially when the colours look like something Shrek would wear! I am sure the green and blue make it look different to how it would look in it's correct colours. I think it will look fabulous!

So funny you say it looks like something shrek would wear Glam... Im dressing as Princess Fiona for my work Christmas party on Friday. I hope the ring will be fabulous!

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

HOT I really like it except (not sure if this is just because it is a CAD) it looks like there is a little metal showing around the 12 and 6 o'clock prongs with the trellis wires and it looks slightly oval?

anyway it is a really gorgeous design...can't wait to see it

Slg, I LOVE your eagle eyes! I didn't even notice until you pointed it out, so thanks I will ask Denise about it when I email her.

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

I think it is going to be beautiful, I cannot wait to see the finished ring. I have a center stone similar to the same size as you and want a graduated five stone as well.

Oh thank you lknvrb4! There are going to be quite a few graduated 5 stone rings around! I can't wait to see it either.

 

[stargurl78]

HOT I really like it except (not sure if this is just because it is a CAD) it looks like there is a little metal showing around the 12 and 6 o'clock prongs with the trellis wires and it looks slightly oval?

anyway it is a really gorgeous design...can't wait to see it

Slg, I LOVE your eagle eyes! I didn't even notice until you pointed it out, so thanks I will ask Denise about it when I email her.

I noticed this too. Other than that, I think the CAD looks great! Its going to be one beautiful ring

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think the stone positions look perfect! I agree that the 6 and 12 o'clock prongs might be a bit large, though. I would just make sure they know you want those tips to be the same size as all the others on the center stone.

 

[Gypsy]

Can I be honest? I'm not loving the six prongs on the center stone. Probably personal taste, but I think I would prefer it with four prongs.

 

[yssie]

Oh my goodness HOT, that's a BEAUTIFUL design!!


Gosh, I only have *one* thing I'm not sure about... and if you disagree I'm sorry, and obviously ignore it! I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm just not certain I'm loving the six prongs on the centre either it kinda makes your stone look oval, so oval centre and round sides...

Re. the size of the prongs at 6 and 12 o'clock - this one I can comment on from experience. The prongs look bigger because the angle at which the two walls meet at the prong vertex are so much bigger, because the stone is set so low and it's already not hugely deep, so you see the prong tip and some of the crossbar walls. I saw exactly this effect w/ my old three-stone - I didn't mind it though! In my newer three-stone the stone was a bit deeper and I had it set higher so the triangle walls met at a much smaller angle, so it just looked like a single prong from the top. If you prefer the single-prong look maybe ask about having the crossbars curve inward more, or adjusting the stone height a bit? Pics to clarify - ETA eek sorry they're gigantic

 

[Amys Bling]

CAD looks great. I think the anticlimax you described is because it's a computer image and hard to envisione it as a ring IRL. It looks good and I'm excited to see the finished ring

 

[geckodani]

It looks fantastic! I agree about the prongs though - if you think they will bug you, they probably will, so make sure you bring it up! Can't wait to see the finished ring!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Ditto others on the six prongs.

And I have another suggestion. Don't rush for a Christmas delivery. They are awamped this time of year, and that can mean that you will feel rushed to make decisions and perhaps makes it more likely there could be an error on your part of theirs. WAIT until after the holidays so you can all relax and your ring is the number one priority on the bench.

 

[CharmyPoo]

It's gorgeous. I think if they can drop the curvature of the 12 and 6 stems .. it will look less oval. The key is making sure the metal isn't visible from the top down view.

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

Thank you Diamondseeker, Gypsy, Yssie, Amy, Dani, Dreamer and Charmy.

I understand that the six prongs on the main head is not everyone's cup of tea but at the end of the day I don't really like 4 prong settings so if the issues with the prongs at 12 and 6o'clock can be sorted out I think I'm going to stick with it. Plus I think 4 prongs with my stone sizes will make it look too much like a band/RHR and I would like to retain some sort of engagement ring feel. BUT I am going to have a play around with the pictures and take off those prongs just to make sure that it isn't something I want.

Yssie and Charmy, thank you both so much for articulating what I need to tell Denise so that I can only see the prongs from the top. If that can happen I thing I'll be happy!

Dreamer, I agree with you and have changed my timeline. If I can get the CAD issues sorted by Christmas with the actual work to start in the New year I'll be happy. With the holidays coming up it should be enough to keep me busy and not think about the ring too much while I wait.

 

[Dandi]

Ooooooh what a fabulous project HOT!! I cannot wait to see the finished result! I love the 6 prongs on your centre stone and don't think they will swallow up your stone in the least. My centre stone is .70ct and it has 6 prongs, and they don't impede on the stone at all IMO.
I'm so excited for you hon!!

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

Ooooooh what a fabulous project HOT!! I cannot wait to see the finished result! I love the 6 prongs on your centre stone and don't think they will swallow up your stone in the least. My centre stone is .70ct and it has 6 prongs, and they don't impede on the stone at all IMO.
I'm so excited for you hon!!

Thank you Andi!! I agree with you. My stone is in 6 prongs now and I don't think it gets lost.

He he your excitement is infectious

 

[yssie]

Can't wait to see the new CADs! Altering the curvature of the crossbars and/or the height of the stone should definitely help change how those 6/12 o'clock prongs look

 

[Laila619]

I'm with you, HOT. I really dislike 4 prongs on a round stone, so I think the 6 prong looks beautiful!! I think this ring will look amazing when it's done.

 

[packrat]

Hooray for CAD's! I can't wait to see this finished and on your hand! You five-stoners are killing me, I swear. I don't even have my center yet!

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

Thank you Laila and Packy!


Humph. I've hit a speed bump. Apparently the problem with the trellis wire at the 6/12o'clock prongs can't be fixed.
I spoke to Brian early this morning, in the car, on the side of the road, then did a full days work and now I can't remember any details of the conversation, apart from, 'it can't be done'.

I'm pretty sure he said that as the CAD stands currently, I will only see half of what is visible on the CAD of the trellis now, but I won't be able to make it so that the birds eye view is prongs only.

He didn't think that altering the angle of where the trellis wire meets to make the prong would improve it, nor increasing the height of the stone.

He did mention something about platinum being better than white gold. Can't remember why though.

So as it stands, I have to decide if I am happy with seeing some of the trellis wire or if I want to change it to a 4 prong. Neither option thrills me.

I think I might email Denise and ask her to put in writing what my options are because at the moment my head is spinning and I can't think straight!

 

[yssie]

I agree prongs-only wouldn't be possible given the design - you're *going* to see *some* of the trellis wire unless you do something really extreme. But there's a lot of middle ground between seeing prongs-only and ton-of-trellis-wire, and I think there should be room to fudge within that?

Charmy's thinking makes total sense, without adjusting stone height - increase the curvature of the concavity so the two wire swoops join sooner, like on the R, and come up to the girdle as more of a single prong -

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

Aww Yssie, thank you so much for taking the time to draw that pic for me. You rock!

I agree with you, it may not get rid of the problem altogether but at least it will help minimize it a bit.

I'm going to ask Denise if they could just do the adjustments anyway. After a good nights sleep the prospect of seeing a little trellis wire doesn't seem so 'doom and gloom' like yesterday.

 

[yssie]

Oh, it took oodles of time and effort, really

Good luck!! I'm glad it doesn't sound so bad anymore - truly, though I definitely saw it in my old threestone, I *really* didn't mind it at all, though of course I'm not you so what I think doesn't matter here! But it does have a different effect when it's diamond and metal and some things are highlighted and others are in shadows, and not just 2D blue and green lines on paper. It's such a pretty design - I can't wait to see it brought to life

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I actually have a 6 prong setting (by H Levi, wich BG carrries) that has the swoop up at 6 and 12 and it does have equal size prongs:

 

[Gypsy]

I agree prongs-only wouldn't be possible given the design - you're *going* to see *some* of the trellis wire unless you do something really extreme. But there's a lot of middle ground between seeing prongs-only and ton-of-trellis-wire, and I think there should be room to fudge within that?

Charmy's thinking makes total sense, without adjusting stone height - increase the curvature of the concavity so the two wire swoops join sooner, like on the R, and come up to the girdle as more of a single prong -

This is a great suggestion. And I like the look more anyway.

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

Thanks Guys! Yeah I like the look better too. It gives it more of a tulip petal look and since I come from Dutch origins it kind of suits.

DS- I need to ask about the prong size issue again as well. It was something we discussed that I have since forgotten. I think Brian said it would have to do with who sets the final stone and how well they set it.

Denise spoke to Brian and they are going to review the CAD again and I should have something by Tuesday.

I'm seriously considering using platinum now as well as there's only a $300 price difference. Does anyone have any opinions on the platinum? Yssie I know you don't favor it for personal reasons. I don't have an opinion either way really. I was just going for WG because I knew it would be cheaper. I didn't realize that the price difference wouldn't be much. Thoughts?

TIA