Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ring

[cookiebuttermonster]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

After looking a bit at the elven stuff from LOTR, I have a few options.
I would NOT get a lower colored stone. In anything, I'd get colorless, near colorless if you have to, but I'd strive for high color and save a bit on lower clarity.
Most of their jewelry doesn't seem to even have stones, but when they do they seem very white. I might even aim for strong fluorescence to give them a glow in certain lighting, feeling as if it has a "power"


Clearly you're aware of their floral, almost Celtic motifs. They seem to have twists, knots, leaves. Rather than flowers, the vines seem to play a big role



They seem to play with curves, that plus the fact that the only jewelry they have with any stones in if makes me suggest the marquise. Their jewlery isn't flashy, isn't overdone. it's ornate in its metalwork but organic and subtle in its artisty. If she's specifically against the shape then yes, don't do it. But I really think as a fangirl the more subtle knods to the inspiration the better.
Even in their non jewelry pieces they used understated organic likes to create their district style.


I think playing on the curves of the marquise plus intricate yet subtle vine work is really going to give you the obvious LOTR theme your going for. You could get a nice 60-70 pointer and still have a setting made by a real artisans. Being that none of their stuff is ostentatious, I don't think that size is a problem. Plus, marquise look bigger than other stones of a similar carat weight

Speaking as a LOTR fangirl, I think you've nailed it on the head Niel! If I were looking for a LOTR engagement ring, what you've described is along the lines of what I'd be looking for.

Incidentally, Galadriel's ring of power, Nenya, is also called "the ring of adamant." Here's a pic of it, maybe something to take inspiration from? Greenlake could probably replicate it for you if you think it would be up her alley. It's very non-traditional.
http://img04.deviantart.net/cfc2/i/2005/285/6/e/galadriel__s_ring_by_venema.jpg

I would also take a look at vintage/antique rings since she specifically mentioned them. Edwardian and Art Nouveau era jewelry, specifically, can be very ethereal and nature-themed. They often have very sleek and fluid lines similar to the style used for the Elven architecture and jewelry/gear in the movies. Some possible inspiration:

http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Sanstima-Ring-White-Gold-BLB9023325/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Laureen-Ring-White-Gold-BEF03630/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Maala-Ring-White-Gold-BMA82309/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Clementina-Ring-White-Gold-BRR82503/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Nancie-Ring-White-Gold-BBN35921.5/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Jovan-Ring-14K-White-Gold-BBN35947.18/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Ronni-Ring-White-Gold-BRR22409/
http://www.brilliantearth.com/The-Song-Ring-White-Gold-BEF90295/

ETA: I do think that the original JA setting you posted has the right look and feel. It has the right mix of fluid, organic, and abstract imho. I'm just not sure what JA's setting quality is like.

 

[packrat]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

I'd get a moonstone, and bezel it in a twisty viney leafy setting.

 

[LLJsmom]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Your first one by James Allen was definitely inspired by LOTR, while being modern and beautiful and well priced to boot. I'm a fan of it. I definitely see the vine motif.

 

[arkieb1]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Have a look at this guys work he might be able to custom make something or change one of his designs to suit you or you could get something like this;

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/168606526/14k-branches-engagement-ring?ref=shop_home_active_101

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Okay so she wants something that looks like the elves made it. Got it. There's no need to go custom. You just need the right designer.

I've got the designer for you. MaeVona. They have very organic and 'fantasy' designs that I think will be perfect. And many of them are very affordable with a 5k all in budget.

http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/


My recommendations (H SI is great for the sidestones in the setting):

Option #1:
Setting: Organic
http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/fern-pave-prd-mva43-fer-pave/
Stone: http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-8127766-0.83-carat-Round-diamond-I-color-SI1-Clarity.aspx?sku=8127766&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

Setting: This one looks like the necklace Arywyn wore.
http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/vaila-rd-prd-mva14-vai-rd/
Stone: http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/loose-diamonds/under-1-ct/86ct-oe-cut-diamond-gia-i-vs1#.VyLU2nq_pKo
Stone option#2: http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-8127766-0.83-carat-Round-diamond-I-color-SI1-Clarity.aspx?sku=8127766&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

Setting: The diamond is the 'flower" and the shank is the petals for this 'flower' engagement ring.
http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/eorsa-dia-prd-mva33-eor-dia/
Either of the stones recommended above would be perfect in this one.



All of these give you a 6mm stone in a lovely and unique designer setting.

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Another two settings by MaeVona that are LOTR themed:

http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/ellary-prd-mva63-ell/ Celtic. I would do this with a round center (either of the ones above) as it will give you more spread.

Or this one. http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/tansy-prd-mva80-tan-pave/ Again, either of the stones above would be perfect.

Any of these would work beautifully.

 

[SandyK]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

I LOVE the original setting you posted. I think it's perfect. The filigree works looks beautiful, especially the incorporation of the smaller diamonds on the sides. It has such intricate detailing from all angles, and I think that setting does a great job of capturing the LOTR feel and translating it into an engagement ring (v. just a unique regular ring).

 

[Niel]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Another two settings by MaeVona that are LOTR themed:

http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/ellary-prd-mva63-ell/ Celtic. I would do this with a round center (either of the ones above) as it will give you more spread.

Or this one. http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/tansy-prd-mva80-tan-pave/ Again, either of the stones above would be perfect.

Any of these would work beautifully.

I thought of Mae vona too. They do thave, in my opinion, an antique feel but obviously very Celtic. Its a matter of if he wants a ring that you can tell was based off LOTR, or could be from LOTR

 

[Frodo]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Wow,

Thank you everyone for the responses, I was not expecting so much help!

I love some of the settings posted, and have a good amount to look at.

She has said she wanted a Marquise diamond. I've had a tough time finding a nice setting for one.

 

[arkieb1]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

This one looks just like something out of LOTRs;

http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/round-c-11/peebles-prd-mva96-pbl/

 

[Niel]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Wow,

Thank you everyone for the responses, I was not expecting so much help!

I love some of the settings posted, and have a good amount to look at.

She has said she wanted a Marquise diamond. I've had a tough time finding a nice setting for one.

She has said she wants a marquise?? Then I will definitely say again, get her one! If the problem is finding a setting, we can help, but I'm not surprised she wants one, and I think always get her what she wants.

 

[Frodo]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Wow,

Thank you everyone for the responses, I was not expecting so much help!

I love some of the settings posted, and have a good amount to look at.

She has said she wanted a Marquise diamond. I've had a tough time finding a nice setting for one.

She has said she wants a marquise?? Then I will definitely say again, get her one! If the problem is finding a setting, we can help, but I'm not surprised she wants one, and I think always get her what she wants.

Yeahhhhh, I think you're right...She has specifically said she prefers one. Finding a setting online is much harder as it seems there are less that will use a marquise. As stated, it does seem I can find a larger diamond in that cut as well.

Thanks again everyone. Seriously this has been great help!

 

[Niel]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Wow,

Thank you everyone for the responses, I was not expecting so much help!

I love some of the settings posted, and have a good amount to look at.

She has said she wanted a Marquise diamond. I've had a tough time finding a nice setting for one.

She has said she wants a marquise?? Then I will definitely say again, get her one! If the problem is finding a setting, we can help, but I'm not surprised she wants one, and I think always get her what she wants.

Yeahhhhh, I think you're right...She has specifically said she prefers one. Finding a setting online is much harder as it seems there are less that will use a marquise. As stated, it does seem I can find a larger diamond in that cut as well.

Thanks again everyone. Seriously this has been great help!

I'll keep looking. I actually am crazy about a lot of the maevona settings if you're looking for a designer setting, but the marquise section is not as robust as their other stuff. Are you willing to go custom? Or ideally would you prefer to have a redesigned style to pick from?

 

[RaiKai]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

The lovely thing about marquise is they face up large for their weight, so you can get a smaller carat weight with a lot of presence still. If she wants a marquise, I would totally get one, and I would go to Green Lake and get them to design a setting. Yes, you are spending a lot on the setting but I agree with others that is very important I think in this case, and they will absolutely create something that shows that marquise in true LOTR splendor.

 

[ame]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

OHhhh someone posted about Adam Foster---He is AMAZING. He's local to me here in STL. He IS AMAZING.

Anyway..if you collect a few of those settings, and maybe some LOTR stuff, and you source a great marquise, he will custom make a setting for you. And tell him your setting budget, and he can definitely work with you. He should be able to draw you up a few things that would work.

And I expect he might be reasonable.

I don't know whre you live, Greenlake may be local.

 

[E B]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

The lovely thing about marquise is they face up large for their weight, so you can get a smaller carat weight with a lot of presence still. If she wants a marquise, I would totally get one, and I would go to Green Lake and get them to design a setting. Yes, you are spending a lot on the setting but I agree with others that is very important I think in this case, and they will absolutely create something that shows that marquise in true LOTR splendor.

I agree. They'll work with your budget, but I'd say $2k could get you something beautifully leafy/nature-inspired in white gold (maybe unplated?) looking at their portfolio and how much certain designs "start" at.

And, I know PS will say this is overkill in both color and clarity, but it really jumped out at me. It's one of the prettiest marquises I think I've ever seen. The center facets are almost petal-like.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.71-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-936201

 

[Niel]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

ok.

so lets assume youre wanting to do a custom setting. i would contact both Adam foster and greenlake for quotes on how much it would charge to create your vision. Im inclined to say we want platinum. Adam foster seems to just have an email to send to him, greenlake has a whole "design page" where you chat with a designer, show them pictures and you get a rough estimate.

I personally would show them that gold cab with the leaves and ask them how much it would cost to do a marquise 60-90 points in a platinum bezel like that, but with an open profile, rather than just a lot of metal. (i say that because seems like a lot of greenlake bezels have no open area under them)

see what they come back with, then we know how much youll have left for the diamond. I really like the adam foster stuff i see on his insta, and i think he would be substantially less than green lake. Plus, probably has a cheaper setting fee. I would also mention that your goal is to not exceed 3k and youre getting quotes from a few places.

 

[Niel]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

ok.

so lets assume youre wanting to do a custom setting. i would contact both Adam foster and greenlake for quotes on how much it would charge to create your vision. Im inclined to say we want platinum. Adam foster seems to just have an email to send to him, greenlake has a whole "design page" where you chat with a designer, show them pictures and you get a rough estimate.

I personally would show them that gold cab with the leaves and ask them how much it would cost to do a marquise 60-90 points in a platinum bezel like that, but with an open profile, rather than just a lot of metal. (i say that because seems like a lot of greenlake bezels have no open area under them)

see what they come back with, then we know how much youll have left for the diamond. I really like the adam foster stuff i see on his insta, and i think he would be substantially less than green lake. Plus, probably has a cheaper setting fee. I would also mention that your goal is to not exceed 3k and youre getting quotes from a few places.

i might even say 2.5k instead of three, as looking at these settings, they where done for under 2k. so even in plat, should leave you a faur amount. they arent as three denominational, but they have melee, which i dont think yours needs
http://www.greenlakejewelry.com/gallery/gallery.aspx?p=1

 

[arkieb1]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Here's his website link;

http://www.fosterjewelry.com/

Contact details;

http://www.fosterjewelry.com/contact/

I can totally see him doing something custom and cool with a Marquise. Email the Maevona people and ask they might be able to alter one of their settings or custom do something that is not on their website too.

Here is another stone option;

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/72ct-marquise-cut-diamond-gia-e-si2#.VyOLmCgVq5Q

An Antique oval, Antique pear or Antique Round (Old European cut or Transitional cut) might be some other options for stones too if she likes Antique stones, look on the Jewels by Grace site linked above.

 

[aac2013]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Has anyone worked with Torkkeli Jewellery on etsy? His jewelry reminds me of LOTR, especially his bands.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TorkkeliJewellery/items?ref=pagination&page=1

 

[cookiebuttermonster]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

I agree. They'll work with your budget, but I'd say $2k could get you something beautifully leafy/nature-inspired in white gold (maybe unplated?) looking at their portfolio and how much certain designs "start" at.

And, I know PS will say this is overkill in both color and clarity, but it really jumped out at me. It's one of the prettiest marquises I think I've ever seen. The center facets are almost petal-like.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.71-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-936201

Omg that star! That in a setting inspired by Arwen's pendant would be stunning.

 

[Niel]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

i might see if they'll take 2500 on this, white, eye clean, medium florescence (which i still would totally do ; )

https://www.rubylane.com/item/514555-rl-960/73-Carat-Marquise-Diamond-Solitaire-GIA

 

[tyty333]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

A few from JA

This one is a tad on the skinny side but a lovely stone none the less...$2050...leaves a lot for the setting
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.70-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-1085927

A fatter one...$2860
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.89-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-936626

$2650
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.80-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-566123

 

[Niel]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

A few from JA

This one is a tad on the skinny side but a lovely stone none the less...$2050...leaves a lot for the setting
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.70-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-1085927

A fatter one...$2860
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.89-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-936626

$2650
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.80-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-566123

He's get that first one. Have someone email you the referral discount you can save 100, 1950 is great for a stone and I think 3k for the setting in plat is very fair.

 

[MrsT]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Congratulations Frodo on your upcoming engagement.

I must say I am intrigued with this unique ring idea. I love the idea of this.

Is she going to wear a wedding band with the ring? Keep in mind if yes the design should allow for a band.

I found a member's ring that would work nicely with a marquise shape. It could be embellished a little more but I love the idea of this ring too. Lots of great suggestions here and some lovely marquise stones. Adam Foster is a great designer.

I'm posting another marquise that reminds me of Arwen's necklace it is elaborate and I had to include it.

Looks like you struck a chord with a lot of folks here. Good luck, I'll be very interested in seeing what you decide.

Mrs T

 

[Niel]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

I wanted to show you these rings done by greenlake.

 

[leukolenos]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Here's his website link;

http://www.fosterjewelry.com/

Contact details;

http://www.fosterjewelry.com/contact/

I can totally see him doing something custom and cool with a Marquise. Email the Maevona people and ask they might be able to alter one of their settings or custom do something that is not on their website too.

Here is another stone option;

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/72ct-marquise-cut-diamond-gia-e-si2#.VyOLmCgVq5Q

An Antique oval, Antique pear or Antique Round (Old European cut or Transitional cut) might be some other options for stones too if she likes Antique stones, look on the Jewels by Grace site linked above.

I really like that one at Jewels by Grace- it's got such lovely proportions!

 

[ame]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

Congratulations Frodo on your upcoming engagement.

I must say I am intrigued with this unique ring idea. I love the idea of this.

Is she going to wear a wedding band with the ring? Keep in mind if yes the design should allow for a band.

I found a member's ring that would work nicely with a marquise shape. It could be embellished a little more but I love the idea of this ring too. Lots of great suggestions here and some lovely marquise stones. Adam Foster is a great designer.

I'm posting another marquise that reminds me of Arwen's necklace it is elaborate and I had to include it.

Looks like you struck a chord with a lot of folks here. Good luck, I'll be very interested in seeing what you decide.

Mrs T

 

[arkieb1]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

I thought of another premade designer that has rings you could make work for LOTRs and Harout.R came to mind;

https://www.haroutr.com/Default.aspx

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/harout-r-jewelry/rings/122HR1/

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Can I get your thoughts on this setting? First time E-ri

I found a gorgeous marquise:
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/Marquise/GIA-Certified-0-8-Carat-H-Color-VVS2-Clarity-Diamond-BYZ6G4

And I am sure they can adapt this one for a marquise: http://www.maevona.com/engagement-rings-c-4/vaila-rd-prd-mva14-vai-rd/ And it looks straight out of LOTR. I would give them a call or send them an email and inquire about that.

It would be gorgeous with a marquise in it. They really look great with that split shank look coming up to the center.

And it works out at budget.