Before and After

[isis~goddess]

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/would-you-bother-changing-this.78702/ I''m having trouble reloading that pic, so if you will, please click on the link for the BEFORE pics, and the "problem" The AFTER seems to post okay, here it is...

 

[isis~goddess]

there is almost no sun here today, i tried to grab a few shots in the light, but most of these are in the shade

 

[isis~goddess]

ok, that last one was in the sun, i can''t see which ones go up before i post them, sorry...

 

[isis~goddess]

ok, that one was blurry, let me try again, as frank would say...

 

[isis~goddess]

another from the top, no sun, too bad...

 

[isis~goddess]

im not a really good photographer

 

[isis~goddess]

this one had a little sun, but ill have to wait a few days for some good ones

 

[Catmom]

Oooooo, I LOVE the new setting. It''s gorgeous and it looks wonderful on your hand!

Are you going to put some other type stone in the old setting?

 

[Stephanie]

Wow! I love the new setting!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Very pretty! You could use your MQs for some drop earrings!

 

[emilina22]

thats a beautiful new setting!!!!!

 

[poshpepper]

Stunning, I love the new setting!

What made you change your mind about the halo/pave?
Any plans for the old mount?

 

[ImpatientOne]

Oh, that new setting is gorgeous!!! You mist be thrilled!!!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Wow, that new setting is gorgeous! Nice choice, you must be so excited!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Oh well, that''s pretty dreamy......

cheers--Sharon

 

[monarch64]

What a dramatic change! I love the new setting, it''s so delicate and really complements your center stone!

 

[allycat0303]

Oh my gosh, the difference is incredible. I love it ! Congrats on a wonderful choice.

 

[tberube]

WOW!!!!

What a gorgeous way to redisplay that diamond! Excellent choice, isis!

 

[Dreamer_D]

I LOOOOOOVE it !!!! You must be thrilled! It is gorgeous and delicate, and looks beautiful on your hand. Absolute perfection!

DD

 

[Sparkalicious]

OMG, Isis! It''s gorgeous! I love it. I love the way that this new setting showcases your gorgeous diamond! Congrats!

 

[CrookedRock]

Fabulous choice! I love it... espicially the split shank which is my fav!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Just gorgeous! The halo really compliments that icy white stone! WOW!

 

[Maisie]

I said you should halo it - and you did!!! Yey!!!

It looks so amazingly beautifully stunning!!!!

 

[kcoursolle]

Wowza, what a beautiful ring!!! I can''t believe how much a re-set makes the stone look more beautiful!

 

[777_LDY]

Oh my goodness Isis, you did a fantastic job! It look amazing!!!! Please tell what you did with your other setting! Are you keeping it, have another project in the works!!!!? Congrats and ENJOY!!

 

[erica k]

Wow, what a huge change! I love the new setting, it looks wonderful and so sparkly on your hand!

 

[isis~goddess]

thank you everyone! i wish the pics, did it justice, but alas, it''s alwasy better in person...

kcourselle- thank you, it does make the center stone more beautiful, in fact, i am telling you that i NEVER knew how beautiful this stone was, honestly! it has so many colors, and its so clear and white, my eyes were always pulled away by the prongs the the non matching sides, i simply NEVER knew what i had, it''s like i have a new stone now!

maisie, poshpepper- yea, the halo won out- i didn''t want a halo, and i didn''t want to spend more than 1k, however, both those criteria flew out the window when i got some time to wander into a local b/m store. our local store recently got giant, due to the influx of city folk to our formerly buholic one. they have a huge selection now, and when i walked in, my eyes went directly to the liz taylor collection, house of taylor, and landed right on this setting. i asked about it, and indeed, my stone would fit. well, the price was hefty, so i left, but thought, gee that would be nice.... i few days later i got a flyer, sale at the local b/m! i called and the setting was included. i told my husband, look, its gorgeous and its going to be well over 1K even on sale, but he said ultimately he just wanted me to have what i wanted, so i raced it and snagged it. i will say the detailing is so well done, and the diamonds on this piece are of such high quality that they just ooze fire all over the place! i can wear it with my wf bangle, it''s that sparkely, so that should tell you something! so that''s my story! thanks for your compliment!

cutrock, tacori, catmom- thank you! i think i will make studs in the scroll settings out of the marquise, or drops, but i have not been able to talk at length about that to my jeweler yet (i brought my 1 and 3 yr old in to pick up the ring, NEVER do this, we almost "bought" 2 peices of very expensive china, but no time to talk earrings). i think if i put a gem in that same setting, im afriad id have the same problem with prongs taking my eye away and not being able to enjoy it.

thank you everyone for your comments, i really do appreciate them!

ps. wedding band, will be custom made with a curve, very thin.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Wow Isis! Your ring came out beautifully!

Looks gorgeous on you!
I think earrings for the marquises in whatever incarnation is a splendid idea!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I vote for drops!!!

Maybe with a halo

 

[joflier]

That looks fabulously yummy Isis!!!!