A little underwhelmed with initial setting

[JmeeMrie]

So Amy sent me pics of my traps cut down and in a temp setting. I’m a little underwhelmed!! Maybe it’s juat the temp or maybe my traps just don’t look good. I’m having major doubts if I even like the small traps with my diamond and the pave. I’m having her quote me tomorrow for the 5 stone. I need to get this right as I waited so long to find my EC! Question for you all... bezel or no bezel with a 5 stone?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVkjFrYnO_G/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=11kch77xo9i5w
With the baguette band
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhKmPBTHhdS/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=3i2h7g5a11yc
This to me is stunning!!

Love those smooth bezels.

 

[HappyNewLife]

another vote for bezel sides. that video of the IG ring is delicious

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

What about losing sparkle with bezel?? That scares me

 

[scarsmum]

The bezel is only around the side stones. Definite bezel. I personally like VC’s version and will probably do this one for my asscher. The MB is also lovely.

 

[nala]

What about losing sparkle with bezel?? That scares me

You don’t plan to bezel the center stone, right?
I think that the sidestones being bezeled provide a nice frame so that your center stone is the star of the show.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

You don’t plan to bezel the center stone, right?
I think that the sidestones being bezeled provide a nice frame so that your center stone is the star of the show.

No bezel on the main EC. Great point! This is why I love this forum so much!! I just hope my emerald cut sparkles as much as the one in the video, it’s been so long since I’ve seen it and I only had it in my hands for a few days, ugh!

 

[McGinnis]

did David give you an idea of how wide your ring will be if it's a 5 stone? Will your fingers be pressing again the 4th and 5th stone since you have a size 4 finger with a large center? I love your new inspiration video but I vote no bezel since the point of having a step cut is having something that looks crisp and icy like clear river water. I'd be afraid of a bulky look but i'm sure David has the power to make it work if you're leaning towards a bezel

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

@McGinnis we honestly just started re-configuring this design last night. I think the bullets will have to be fairly small and definitely tapered down the sides. The finger in the video is just as wide as mine is 8.04 mm, and the model’s hand is a size 4 so it’s a really good example of how my would look. Mine is just a little longer 10.46, video- 9.91. But if I do bezel... definitely more delicate!

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

@Blingalingaling trying to enjoy it! But I have to admit I do find it stressful as I really don’t want to make a mistake and I am somewhat of a perfectionist. Actually a really big perfectionist! LOL. In all honesty, the five Stone setting has been my favorite all along, but my husband talked me out of it, and we were really trying to reuse the trapezoids. I think starting fresh will be ultimately a better/different look for me. But now on to these damn proportions and bezel/no bezel! It never ends!!

 

[BlingDreams]

You don’t plan to bezel the center stone, right?
I think that the sidestones being bezeled provide a nice frame so that your center stone is the star of the show.

This, exactly.

And if you want to help with the dainty-ness of the bezel you could always milgrain it.

Are you planning a plain shank now?

Eta: quick example of polished vs milgrain side by side to get a feel for how they present.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

@ILikeShiny plain shank. Did you look at the this? It’s a cushion but dainty and miligrain...thoughts?? Thank you!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj7yz2InQDs/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=pdv9phbxdi7b

 

[cokitty]

I think at least part of the differences you are seeing between the MB ring and your own is proportional. Your traps are on a smaller scale compared to the inspiration rings, maybe larger side stones are the key here. I would also ask about the angle from the center stone, bother will impact your impression of the final setting.

 

[BlingDreams]

@ILikeShiny plain shank. Did you look at the this? It’s a cushion but dainty and miligrain...thoughts?? Thank you!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj7yz2InQDs/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=pdv9phbxdi7b

I don’t like it with the cushion but I think I’d like it with your emerald. FWIW, I don’t like the hand-carved squares on the shank but some delicate scrollwork might be gorgeous.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

@ILikeShiny thank you for the comparison! Definitely see how it makes for a daintier look.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

I get a little worried about falling in love with pics/videos as I have a completely different center stone. One in video is an F, I have an I, mine is a 1:3 ratio, video 1:23. And her hands are much prettier than mine Don’t want to be disappointed if mine doesn’t look just like it!! That’s the danger of looking online.

 

[Matthews1127]

Bezel the traps & bullets. No bezel the EC. Millgrain the bezel. Claw or dbl claw prongs on EC. If basket, pave the basket around the EC.
If you millgrain the bezels, best to millgrain the shank for cohesiveness, after the bullets. I love the scroll or floral detail idea, too....but that’s up to you. DK has some kick ass floral detail skills!!!

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

Bezel the traps & bullets. No bezel the EC. Millgrain the bezel. Claw or dbl claw prongs on EC. If basket, pave the basket around the EC.
If you millgrain the bezels, best to millgrain the shank for cohesiveness, after the bullets. I love the scroll or floral detail idea, too....but that’s up to you. DK has some kick ass floral detail skills!!!

You ok with less light return on bezel? Sorry... covering every base possible!!

 

[Matthews1127]

If no bezel, definitely use the bar between the traps & bullets w/bead set diamonds along the bars for defined separation with added twinkle sparkle. You could probably put the same bars between your EC and your traps and bead set those bars as well.
Plain shank or engraved....that will be your final decision, with this design....

 

[Matthews1127]

You ok with less light return on bezel? Sorry... covering every base possible!!

As long as you don’t bezel the EC, I think you’re fine.

 

[Matthews1127]

This is @Sandeek’s rehabbed baguette band by DK:

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...te-band-transformation-by-david-klass.232184/

I LOVE THIS!!!

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

This is @Sandeek’s rehabbed baguette band by DK:

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...te-band-transformation-by-david-klass.232184/

I LOVE THIS!!!

I like everything but the scrolls... I’m not a fancy person and like clean lines! But I can appreciate the beauty!

 

[Acinom]

I’ve looked at the inspiration ring from MB again and I think it would be perfect for you. Personally I love the bezels for the sidestones and the ‘bar’ between the sidestones. However I would:
- ask David to make the bezels more delicate
- open up the sides of the sidestones to create a more airy look. It’s quite enclosed and boxy in the inspiration setting
- ask David to use similar sidestones and similar proportions (and set your old setting with a CS to reuse your own sidestones)

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

Agree with everything you just said @Acinom ! This ring is EXACTLY why I emailed David and changed my mind!! I love the idea of opening up the side stones... it was too bulky and bugging me. Do you think it will be ok with a longer ratio... 1:3 and give me this look? Mine stone is a little bigger... longer. Ratio and proportions are key!! Here is my stone again... lose

 

[Acinom]

Agree with everything you just said @Acinom ! This ring is EXACTLY why I emailed David and changed my mind!! I love the idea of opening up the side stones... it was too bulky and bugging me. Do you think it will be ok with a longer ratio... 1:3 and give me this look? Mine stone is a little bigger... longer. Ratio and proportions are key!! Here is my stone again... lose

Think it will be stunning with your beautiful stone. But I hope the more experoenced PSers will chime in as they will have a sharper eye for exact proportions and reading and translating CAD’s. David and Amy will also know what sidestones to use for your particular stone.

 

[nala]

I would rock that rock as a solitaire for a while. Enjoy getting to know it. Then I’d reset it. When I was sure.

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

@Acinom thank you! Agree, proportions have to be spot on to achieve this look. Angling of the traps too... not much detail but picking the right stones. Yes... CAD experts please chime in!!!

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

I would rock that rock as a solitaire for a while. Enjoy getting to know it. Then I’d reset it. When I was sure.

Haha... I am loving the 5 stone! Just want perfect side stones and then I think I will be 100% satisfied!! Always loved 5 stone, talked down by my minimalist husband... lol!

 

[nala]

Haha... I am loving the 5 stone! Just want perfect side stones and then I think I will be 100% satisfied!! Always loved 5 stone, talked down by my minimalist husband... lol!

But it looks so sexy a la solo... sigh

 

[ringo865]

I would rock that rock as a solitaire for a while. Enjoy getting to know it. Then I’d reset it. When I was sure.

And then reset it again next month

 

[Emeraldsaremyfavorite]

@Acinom here is VCs version. I do not like his proportions as well but the bezel is thinner and the traps and bullet open. Thoughts? I like the clean bezel, not a huge fan of miligrain as of now.