Hello PS’ers. My CADs for my ERing have arrived and I’m having a crisis of confidence thinking the side stones are a mistake. I would love any thoughts or advice. I’ve put my concerns below the pics as well as pics of my stone in its original setting and my inspiration rings. Thank you!
Im trying to reset my 1.4 old mine cut stone in a delicate vintage style which showcases the centre stone. Annoyingly I don’t know the jeweller (my bf wants some mystery given I’ve chosen the actual design!). If you remember I was inspired by Ring Concierge’s antique design and also the delicate vintage style of CvB’s designs. I narrowed my choice down to two designs. The RC and a plain solitaire (pictured). I used the RC antique for my inspiration picture for the jeweller.
I’d really appreciate your thoughts on the a)side stones or solitaire question. And b)any thoughts on the CAD, in particular the measurements? Do they sound right for a delicate vintage style ring? I’m having a crisis of confidence that it’s going to be clunky.
Other thoughts
-I wanted a fairly low profile ring while allowing for the diamond to be showcased. Are these measurements lowish?
- the big question. Am I mad adding these side stones. Will they distract from the stone? I wanted a delicate, vintage, pretty look but having seen the CAD, I’m worried the stones might ruin it.
-Do the side bits on the CAD look too long and clunky? There seems a lot of metal. Could I get a scalloped edge or millegrain? The side bits also seem to end in the middle of the diamond? Where will they attach?!
-The prong tips look clunky. I liked the swooping look of the RC ones. What should I be asking for? The upright prongs themselves are very solid and straight and look quite...boring and clunky!
Here’s my stone in its existing setting
Here’s the RC antique style I used as my inspiration ring.
Here’s the non sidestone design I like. Anyone prefer this?!
Any help or thoughts from the amazing community here would be amazing. This post was first posted in the antique forum and I’ve quickly reposted here as advised. Hope that’s ok.
Thank you!
Im trying to reset my 1.4 old mine cut stone in a delicate vintage style which showcases the centre stone. Annoyingly I don’t know the jeweller (my bf wants some mystery given I’ve chosen the actual design!). If you remember I was inspired by Ring Concierge’s antique design and also the delicate vintage style of CvB’s designs. I narrowed my choice down to two designs. The RC and a plain solitaire (pictured). I used the RC antique for my inspiration picture for the jeweller.
I’d really appreciate your thoughts on the a)side stones or solitaire question. And b)any thoughts on the CAD, in particular the measurements? Do they sound right for a delicate vintage style ring? I’m having a crisis of confidence that it’s going to be clunky.
Other thoughts
-I wanted a fairly low profile ring while allowing for the diamond to be showcased. Are these measurements lowish?
- the big question. Am I mad adding these side stones. Will they distract from the stone? I wanted a delicate, vintage, pretty look but having seen the CAD, I’m worried the stones might ruin it.
-Do the side bits on the CAD look too long and clunky? There seems a lot of metal. Could I get a scalloped edge or millegrain? The side bits also seem to end in the middle of the diamond? Where will they attach?!
-The prong tips look clunky. I liked the swooping look of the RC ones. What should I be asking for? The upright prongs themselves are very solid and straight and look quite...boring and clunky!
Here’s my stone in its existing setting
Here’s the RC antique style I used as my inspiration ring.
Here’s the non sidestone design I like. Anyone prefer this?!
Any help or thoughts from the amazing community here would be amazing. This post was first posted in the antique forum and I’ve quickly reposted here as advised. Hope that’s ok.
Thank you!
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