Another reset.....

[soxfan]

So my cluster ring that's consigned with Erica hasn't sold. My issue with it is that it didn't give me the finger coverage I was after. I think it's the proportions of the halo stones to the main stone. The stones just kind of "meld" together. My first instinct was to do a face-up presentation like the older cluster rings, something like this but with no airline:



But I really loved this one, and went ahead with it:



This was the final product:



Going to make a reply to this post in case I've submitted too many pics...

 

[soxfan]

cont.....

So I think because the stones are so amazing, I want to reset into my first idea and do something like this:



So I have some questions for you experts!

1. I want to add a little more metal around the bezels so the milgrain really pops and I get more finger coverage. Good idea or no?

2. Do you think facing the stones up like this and adding more metal is going to give me more coverage? My center stone is 6.14mm and the sides are 3 mms.

3. Metal- My center stone is an L, side OEC's are white- like G's. Should I do platinum on the top like this one to prevent my center stone from appearing yellow?

Any more suggestions?

 

[the_mother_thing]

Forgive me if this seems too ‘simplistic’ of a suggestion, but would simply changing out the shank to one with a couple of diamonds on each shoulder running down the sides (while keeping the current head w/center and halo diamonds the same) give you the additional coverage you want, ya think? That would seem far easier (and possibly less costly) than resetting all those glorious, beautiful diamonds!

 

[soxfan]

Forgive me if this seems too ‘simplistic’ of a suggestion, but would simply changing out the shank to one with a couple of diamonds on each shoulder running down the sides (while keeping the current head w/center and halo diamonds the same) give you the additional coverage you want, ya think? That would seem far easier (and possibly less costly) than resetting all those glorious, beautiful diamonds!

No, it's not the look I'm after But thanks for trying!!!

 

[tyty333]

Soxfan...can I be honest? Its a beautiful ring (I mean really beautiful) but the first time I looked at it it struct me that the halo was too tilted.
You are basically looking at the edge/sides of the halo stones which is a real shame because like you said they are really beautiful stones.

The first picture you posted has too much metal in it for me...but its your ring. I do think that if you tilted the stones less and added more metal
you would get a bigger look. I wonder how much of a bigger look you would get by just not tilting the stones so much? We need someone who
can do some quick CADS (are cads ever quick?) or do some photoshopping for you.

Just wanted to add that the center stone is amazing...the faceting pattern is gorgeous and it faces up so white I would have never guessed it was
an L.

 

[soxfan]

Soxfan...can I be honest? Its a beautiful ring (I mean really beautiful) but the first time I looked at it it struct me that the halo was too tilted.
You are basically looking at the edge/sides of the halo stones which is a real shame because like you said they are really beautiful stones.

The first picture you posted has too much metal in it for me...but its your ring. I do think that if you tilted the stones less and added more metal
you would get a bigger look. I wonder how much of a bigger look you would get by just not tilting the stones so much? We need someone who
can do some quick CADS (are cads ever quick?) or do some photoshopping for you.

Just wanted to add that the center stone is amazing...the faceting pattern is gorgeous and it faces up so white I would have never guessed it was
an L.

Thank you for your input ty!! You are definitely right about the tilt The side stones are out of this world, I want to see them straight on. I think I really do prefer the side stones bezeled, though. That way they kind of stand out. The crowns are so high that they would pop right up out of the bezel.

I would love if someone would do some CADS for me or photoshop! I suck at technology

Thanks for the compliment on my center stone. I actually chose this over an AVR- gypsy helped me out with that She really is a beauty.

 

[soxfan]

side views of current ring:

 

[tyty333]

Good...I didnt want to hurt your feelings...and the more side pics you post the more I can agree with you on the side stones...We need a better
straight on view of those!

Your ring the way it is, except with only slightly tilted side stones would be perfection in my book but I can also see them with a fine milgrained bezel to give
added dimension. Either way, if you untilt the side stones I think it will be gorgeous... Hoping someone with some photoshop skills will come a long to
help.

6.14mm center with 3mm sides if anyone can do some photo shopping...anyone?

 

[the_mother_thing]

6.14mm center with 3mm sides if anyone can do some photo shopping...anyone?

@soxfan give me a couple mins ...

 

[the_mother_thing]

@soxfan Original/Current Ring (left); Mock-up w/original inspiration ring (center); Mock-up using your diamond image (right). I tried to make it as “to scale” as possible based on your stones’ sizes. Hope this helps.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I didn't read all the posts, but I think the setting you have is beautiful. I personally think the tilt in a halo is attractive and did it that way on my own. I get that the overall size is not what you want, though.

But to be very honest, I don't think adding metal around your stones is going to make that much difference. I think what will make a difference is if you use a larger center stone. This center is so much smaller than the one in the Casa, and I think you may not be happy with a reset. I don't like the proportions in the two rings on the right in the mockups themotherthing did at all. Makes the center look too small.

 

[soxfan]

@soxfan Original/Current Ring (left); Mock-up w/original inspiration ring (center); Mock-up using your diamond image (right). I tried to make it as “to scale” as possible based on your stones’ sizes. Hope this helps.

Thanks!! I think maybe my side stones are a little smaller than 3 mm because i have 10 around the center?

 

[the_mother_thing]

But to be very honest, I don't think adding metal around your stones is going to make that much difference. I think what will make a difference is if you use a larger center stone. This center is so much smaller than the one in the Casa, and I think you may not be happy with a reset. I don't like the proportions in the two rings on the right in the mockups themotherthing did at all. Makes the center look too small.

I personally agree with this. Seeing the halo stones angled up/flat and level w/the center make them look more like they’re eating up the center diamond, and it visually appears smaller.

Maybe if the halo is flat (not angled) but lower and the center is raised up a little higher in the setting would help. I tried to represent that here with this image. I made the 3mm stones a little smaller to reflect that they’d be viewed from slightly-further away by virtue of being a little lower but still flat/level, and the center diamond set up a little higher. But I’d definitely wanna see this in CAD by a pro before deciding to go down this path. My photoshop skillz are limited.

 

[the_mother_thing]

Thanks!! I think maybe my side stones are a little smaller than 3 mm because i have 10 around the center?

Maybe, but if you add more metal around them, there’d likely be less room for as many stones, I’d think.

 

[soxfan]

I personally agree with this. Seeing the halo stones angled up/flat and level w/the center make them look more like they’re eating up the center diamond, and it visually appears smaller.

Maybe if the halo is flat (not angled) but lower and the center is raised up a little higher in the setting would help. I tried to represent that here with this image. I made the 3mm stones a little smaller to reflect that they’d be viewed from slightly-further away by virtue of being a little lower but still flat/level, and the center diamond set up a little higher. But I’d definitely wanna see this in CAD by a pro before deciding to go down this path. My photoshop skillz are limited.

Thanks for all your help! So I have 10 side stones. I like the look of this one, but with less metal around center stone. Kind of like this one:

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I like that ring you just posted. It has a 1.35 center and 3.5mm stones in the halo.

 

[soxfan]

I like that ring you just posted. It has a 1.35 center and 3.5mm stones in the halo.

The center stone is about the same width as mine. But side stones are bigger.

 

[the_mother_thing]

@soxfan using your latest ring example, I played with it to try to reflect how it’d look with a level halo vs. angled, and a little less metal on the center stone. I’m still coming up with using less diamonds than your current halo because the metal around them takes up space that wouldn’t be there if the halo diamonds were more closely set beside each other.

 

[whitewave]

I think your shank could be slightly wider too.

 

[the_mother_thing]

If it were me, and I DID end up with two extra diamonds leftover from the halo, I’d be inclined to use them on each side of the halo as a shoulder transition to the shank, kinda like this ... because it kinda balances it a little more to my eye ... but that’s JMO.

 

[soxfan]

If it were me, and I DID end up with two extra diamonds leftover from the halo, I’d be inclined to use them on each side of the halo as a shoulder transition to the shank, kinda like this ... because it kinda balances it a little more to my eye ... but that’s JMO.

I LOVE this!

 

[the_mother_thing]

I LOVE this!

I really like the side-to-side finger coverage!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It sounds like you have made up your mind, but I thought of something else that I would personally probably do. Do you have a diamond pendant? Because Caysie could take off the shank and add a loop and turn that into a pendant pretty easily, and it would be a great size for a pendant just like it is.

 

[soxfan]

It sounds like you have made up your mind, but I thought of something else that I would personally probably do. Do you have a diamond pendant? Because Caysie could take off the shank and add a loop and turn that into a pendant pretty easily, and it would be a great size for a pendant just like it is.

It would, but I don't wear necklaces

And I haven't made up my mind 100%

My options:

1. Wait for ring to sell, take the money and spend some of it on a honking 5 carat AVC moissy set in a yellow gold solitaire.

2. Sell the setting, keep center stone and do a three stone like this. This would require sourcing two side stones and paying for the setting too.



3. Reset into the setting we are now talking about.

4. Find someone who has a fabulous ring or stone that I love and we could do a trade.


Those are my four options.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Those are all good options, and I really wish it would sell so you can just start over! I will just tell you that I can relate, because I also have a 6mm mrb diamond that's been in a bezel pendant that I never wear because it's just too small. I don't really need a pendant, either, but I may get Caysie to make one just so it's more wearable than it is now. I feel like for me, the 6mm would still be too small as a center stone in a ring. Therefore, I am pretty much out of ideas for mine other than a pendant.

 

[SimoneDi]

Those are all good options, and I really wish it would sell so you can just start over! I will just tell you that I can relate, because I also have a 6mm mrb diamond that's been in a bezel pendant that I never wear because it's just too small. I don't really need a pendant, either, but I may get Caysie to make one just so it's more wearable than it is now. I feel like for me, the 6mm would still be too small as a center stone in a ring. Therefore, I am pretty much out of ideas for mine other than a pendant.

Sorry to hijack, but DS what color is your diamond and is it the one you previously recut? I am looking for a match to my 6mm that’s about a J color..

@soxfan I love your ring as is! I honestly wish I had the funds to buy it at this time it is the perfect cluster ring and I love the tilt of the halo as well. But just to brainstorm a bit over your ideas - I am not sure if you will be happy with a moissy unless you have seen them and love them. I had a 3ct H&A moissy for a hot second, but couldn’t get myself to love it so I sold it. Also, I am not sure that you will be happy with a reset. I just don’t see the coverage becoming a whole lot more impactful and I feel that you might once again be disappointed. I also don’t see the three stone idea being able to satisfy your itch, unless you use the current center diamond as a side stone. My three stone has a 2.1ct center and on many days, I do wish that it is larger Perhaps, the best option is to wait for the ring to sell or to be able to trade it in with someone for something you desire.

 

[Bonfire]

Too bad a pendant isn’t a possibility for you. I really hate to see this gorgeous ring dismantled, she really is quite perfect. I also think she looks lovely and substantial on your finger. Good luck with your decision.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

@SimoneDi Mine is H color, and yes, it was the BG recut. It's a family stone so I have to keep it for sentimental reasons. It just needs to be in a more special piece of jewelry than it is in now.

 

[Octo2005]

Nothing to add other than, it is too bad that you do not wear necklaces because it would be glorious!

It looks very pretty on your finger, but understand that its not making your heart sing.

+1 for @the_mother_thing 's suggestion of a side stone.

 

[cflutist]

If it were me, and I DID end up with two extra diamonds leftover from the halo, I’d be inclined to use them on each side of the halo as a shoulder transition to the shank, kinda like this ... because it kinda balances it a little more to my eye ... but that’s JMO.

This is a brilliant idea, I love it