Custom Design 2 Diamond ring: Poll

[yahoo]

Hello Everyone,

First off, I'd like to thank everyone on this forum, as I have found this site to be very helpful in my quest for the perfect engagement ring for me and my soon to be fiance (hopefully).

I'd like to conduct a POLL to see which of these 2 designs people here might like more. I'll call one design "Bypass". The other design is "Side By Side". Both designs incorporate 2 heart cut diamonds (approx ~1ct a piece). I believe that a simple band would be best for either design, but I'll included one with smaller side stones as an option. Finally, I should have added a 3rd selection, let's assume that it is a more traditional design with 1 single center stone and a solitare ring.

I know this this is a departure from the single center stone, but luckily I'm with someone who's open to my creativity.

Finally, any additional thoughts or ideas would be greatly welcomed.

Joey

 

[yahoo]

Here''s a picture of what I call the "Bypass" ring. To me, it sort of looks like 2 hearts on opposite sides of the road coming together and meeting each other.

 

[yahoo]

I call this the "Side By Side" design. The idea was that 2 hearts are hugging each other. The band will probably be different than the one posted here, since I think that a simple band might be best, but I''m up for suggestions.

 

[Cehrabehra]

I chose bypass because I couldn''t tell what shape the diamonds were at first - the second one is cloying... either way, I hope the girl likes the sweetness of heart diamonds, particularly two of them... it''s very "cute" and "sweet" and "young". The top one at least gives some funk but still, best be sure she''d like something that sweet in more than costume jewelery.

 

[mrssalvo]

out of the 2 you posted, I''d say #1 too but agree with Cehra that heart diamonds are very "young" and not necessarily "classic." if she loves heart shapes and that is 100% what she wants I''d probably vote to set it in a solitaire so you could really see the heart.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Hi! I like the side-by-side for hearts. The bypass style looks best with pears.

 

[Miranda]

I like #1, but do it with pears! Yum!

ETA: Looks like we were posting at the same time Madam...Hehe

 

[isaku5]

As long as you''re sure that the heart shapes are what she wants, I chose the side by side style. As a self-confessed old romantic who''s been married for over 43 years, I think the symbolism of the hearts side by side is wonderful.

 

[ljmorgan]

If I HAD to choose, I'd go with design #2. However, for an e-ring -- I thought that I read somewhere that heart shaped diamonds give off the worst light return. Does anyone else know if that's true?

 

[Kay]

Date: 10/13/2006 4:04:25 PM
Author: *Lindsey*
If I HAD to choose, I''d go with design #2. However, for an e-ring -- I thought that I read somewhere that heart shaped diamonds give off the worst light return. Does anyone else know if that''s true?

I''ve also read that heart shape diamonds have poor light return. Unless you are sure your girlfriend wants heart shaped diamonds for her engagement ring (and is likely to still feel the same way in 50 years), I would choose a more classic shape with better light return (you can still be creative with the setting).

Of the 2 rings you posted, I prefer the first. I think hearts look better in colored gemstones. The color would make the shape show more, and light return would not be an issue. It would be neat to do a two heart ring in your 2 birthstones for an anniversary or birthday.

 

[Christa]

I''m just repeating what everyone else said . . . make absolutely sure that hearts are what she wants! If she does, great, but it''s not something most girls over the age of 11 dream of.

Of the two choices, I prefer the first, mainly because it''s slightly less cutesy.

 

[jayreneepea]

Are you sure she wants two 1cts instead of one 2ct? How about a round brilliant in the middle and one heart on each side?

 

[Gypsy]

Mara and I saw three very love heart diamonds today. One was a pendant... the other two were it''s matching earrings. They were bright and quite lovely.

That said. Please make sure that she REALLY ADORES hearts. Cause honey... I''m telling you about 95% of the ladies on here would not want one as an e-ring.

If I had to choose I''d go with the bypass too, though.

 

[Olive Oil]

I''ve got to repeat what everyone else has said...Unless she has specifically said she wants hearts (recently, not when she was much younger), I would go for a more classic diamond shape. You could mess with the setting/shank if you want something a little funkier, and then even if she later in life chooses to change the it, a simpler diamond shape would be timeless. If you''re dead set on hearts, I like the suggestion given earlier of putting small hearts on either side of a round diamond, with the point going toward the shank.

 

[tulip928]

If you must symbolize the two of you in an engagement ring, I would go to your girlfriend for her input. Something about the 2 stone choices just doesn''t say engagement ring to me.

I''m just traditional, maybe your girlfriend would feel differently. Have you shopped around with her at all to see what she really loves? If this ring is not to be a surprise to her, I would definitely run the creative choices by her since you are taking it down a non-traditional path! (Note: this coming from someone married to a creative person, who wishes I had been allowed input into such a special purchase. I recently changed my setting to my choice, after years of feeling secretly disappointed.)

 

[Phoenix]

Ditto!! Hearts are far too cutesy!! Unless she specifically says she wants them. I wouldn''t mind heart-shaped earrings, but even so, I''d only wear them occasionally. Go for a more classic design, if you don''t want RB then asscher, emerald or princess would be timeless and you couldn''t go wrong.

 

[susi]

I voted for your side by side design......and want to comment about the selection of a heart shaped stone.

About 15 years ago, I considered one as my DH was buying a gift for me. I tried it on ( solitaire ) and thought it lovely. I still think heart stones lovely, but the jeweler, a friend, told me I would tire of it quickly so, I made another selection ( a lovely marquise which, sadly, I tired of after a few years.....*sigh* )

Would I have tired of the heart? Would your fiancee? I don''t know.....but....if she wants heart shaped diamonds, then she should have them. And, if *you* want to present her with a heart ring, then that''s very important too.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Joey, I voted on the first one, but like everyone else, I''ll have to say that I''d never choose heart diamonds for an e-ring. As a woman married 29 years, there''s no way I''d be wearing a ring with two hearts. I think it would be a precious ring made with two pink sapphires or tourmalines for the right hand to wear while she is young, though!

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 10/14/2006 10:28:33 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Joey, I voted on the first one, but like everyone else, I'll have to say that I'd never choose heart diamonds for an e-ring. As a woman married 29 years, there's no way I'd be wearing a ring with two hearts. I think it would be a precious ring made with two pink sapphires or tourmalines for the right hand to wear while she is young, though!

yes, with the pink sapphs it would make a lovely valentine's gift or promise ring - hehe or both combined!! then I'd vote for the side by side one... if you're gonna be cotton candy cute, might as well go all the way!!

I dunno what it is about this thread but I keep thinking of those teddy bear settings...
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/fun-ky-settings-by-tous.43171/
BTW is it just me or do those bears look very "womanly" and endowed? LOL!!

 

[Jelly]

I would go with two round diamonds instead of hearts. It''s great that she''s open to your creativity...maybe you can have small hearts in a pendant or some other piece of jewelry instead of the e-ring.

 

[alyson423]

How about staying with a bypass/crossover design, which shows personality and flair, but either: 1) choose "traditional" stone shapes; or 2) choose different types of stones? Jackie Kennedy''s engagement ring from JFK was a crossover design with a diamond and emerald. This might be another you.

Blingdiva posted a pic of Jackie''s ring about 1/2 way down on pg 19 of the Celebrity Rings thread:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/updated-celebrity-rings.44492/

Good luck!

 

[yahoo]

Hello,

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. We''re a fairly young couple (mid-20''s) and I can certainly understand many of the recommendations in terms of going down the path towards a more traditional design. I have certainly thought about it, and the many variations in design. I''ve also thought about what she might think of it 20-30 years down the road, when we are older.

But we are probably a different kind of couple. We both collect Transformers and My Little Ponies to this day . And although I don''t talk about engagement ring designs much with her as of late (last 6 months), I''ve mentioned designing a double heart ring in the past and she''s always been receptive and excited about the prospects. (Of course, it might have just been the prospects of being engaged and married). So I''m letting my heart guide the way and letting our history speak for the design.

Finally, thank you for the votes, please continue voting if you haven''t. And as always, I welcome recommendations and constructive criticism. I always want to be considerate of more traditional designs and the reasoning behind it. I don''t want to leave any stones unturned, so to speak.

Thanks everyone,

Joey

 

[Odilia]

I agree with the others: you want to be sure that she definitely wants hearts.

If she does, but if you want a more ''traditional'' design, I saw a ring just the other day at Bailey Banks and Biddle (seemed like it was in the Ritani section?) that was a center RB flanked by two hearts. Still not my own personal choice, but it was a pretty ring, and a much more classic look while still incorporating two hearts.

 

[upgrading mama]

Yahoo,

congratulations on making the decision to get an engagement ring!!

I think the sentiment of a heart diamond, and 2 hearts at that is a lovely one. You know your woman best and your relationship. since you have explained you had mentioned to her a heart ring, then maybe it is the way to go for you!

I voted for #2, I think it has a nice look side by side, and I like the diamonds down the band.

Could I suggest another idea???

How about a heart-shaped halo around maybe a round diamond? This will give you your heart look with a more sparkly diamond. Or you could do a heart halo with a heart in it.

I do like your 2 hearts idea, and am trying to locate a picture of Sandra Bullock''s ring, bc I know she has 2 diamonds ( I think they are rounds).

 

[upgrading mama]

not a great one of Sandra''s...

 

[upgrading mama]

I just wanted to present you with some more ideas..

Would you consider your 2 hearts being done in metal, holding another shape in the middle? Kind of like this...

 

[upgrading mama]

I don''t like this one, due to the synbolism you are trying to achieve, but I thought I would show it to you anyways..

 

[upgrading mama]

A better heart halo-set.

 

[upgrading mama]

another variation....

 

[upgrading mama]

and I really like this!
what about a heart wedding band??