Accent Diamond Question

[LD]

I have a diamond (round brilliant cut) that I''d like to set in a ring and surround with RBs interspersed with tapered baguettes (broad end by the central diamond, with slimmer end putting outward. Has anybody seen this done please?

TIA

 

[neatfreak]

Not sure exactly what you mean. I have seen just the tapered baguette look you describe, but I''m not sure what you mean by the "RB''s interspersed" with the baguettes. Do you have a picture?

 

[LD]

Sorry! I''m not the best as descriptions! Here is a VERY rough Powerpoint drawing! Have you ever seen anything like this? Would it work?

 

[LD]

Or ideally with the baguettes slightly longer:

 

[neatfreak]

Ahhhh in a halo, I see now. I think it could be stunning, BUT the one thing I would worry about is those baguettes getting smashed and/or caught on everything if they stick out. I think I''ve seen some antique rings like that though.

 

[LD]

Date: 10/11/2008 2:18:51 PM
Author: neatfreak
Ahhhh in a halo, I see now. I think it could be stunning, BUT the one thing I would worry about is those baguettes getting smashed and/or caught on everything if they stick out. I think I''ve seen some antique rings like that though.

Thank you for your reply. I''ve never seen it before so just couldn''t visualise whether you''d need to put a bezel/bar set type of setting on the end of the baguette to prevent them catching etc. Can you recall if the baguettes were claw set?

 

[radiantquest]

i think that it would look awesome. i would suggest that you use a setting that will protect those bags.

 

[neatfreak]

Here are a few pictures of things I have found to give you ideas.

 

[neatfreak]

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[neatfreak]

I think something like this is the most wearable, where the outside is "captured" by a bezel. I think the other ideas, while very pretty, still are more of a special occasion ring than an everyday ring. But maybe it is a special occasion ring you want?

 

[LD]

Neatfreak - that was so kind of you to go to that trouble. Thank you very much. You've given me a couple of ideas (especially with the Ruby ring and how claws can be used at the end of the baguettes). I really appreciate your input.

Radiantquest - yes I agree, they will need protecting. I was just having a "haven't got a clue how to do this" moment!!! Thanks also for your input.