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Gypsy|1408402477|3735054 said:It's not the center stone for me. It's the proportion. I think a 1 carat cushions (or under) needs 1/2 pointers in the halo to not look overwhelmed. A double halo with 1 pointers is too overwhelming for a one carat cushion.
I think you can do a double halo around just about anything, as long as the halos are proportionate.
Gypsy|1408407808|3735116 said:I don't know. I would probably have to see CADs. Or trust someone like Victor or Steven, after giving them pictures that show the proportions I like. The ring above (Andi's from some reality show I don't watch) has great proportions.
Why do you need a double halo though on an 8mm stone!
Gypsy|1408410903|3735158 said:Madelise I went to lawschool to avoid math.
My halo is 1/2 pointers. It is VERY delicate. And 1/2 pointers are 1mm, which means my HALO is thicker than 1mm, as again, mine is super delicate. So you could EASILY go bigger than mine for an 8mm double halo. But 1 pointers, IMO are still too big. One pointers are 1.3mm, when you add metal to that, you somehow (don't ask me how) get 1.8-2.0mm halo EACH. Which means about 4mm per side. Which even with an 8mm stone, I think is too much. So you need something less than 1 pointers and more than 1/2 pointers.
3/4 pointers are 1.12mm, that might be good. But I'd have to see the CAD. Or use Steven or Victor and trust them.
More than that I can't say. Also, I know you know this, but it also depends on the skill of the jeweler how much bulk the pave adds. Mark T's handforged bench, Steven or Victor, would get the best minimal metal look and make the finest halos.
madelise|1408411762|3735172 said:Gypsy|1408410903|3735158 said:Madelise I went to lawschool to avoid math.
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sorry Gypsy!!
My halo is 1/2 pointers. It is VERY delicate. And 1/2 pointers are 1mm, which means my HALO is thicker than 1mm, as again, mine is super delicate. So you could EASILY go bigger than mine for an 8mm double halo. But 1 pointers, IMO are still too big. One pointers are 1.3mm, when you add metal to that, you somehow (don't ask me how) get 1.8-2.0mm halo EACH. Which means about 4mm per side. Which even with an 8mm stone, I think is too much. So you need something less than 1 pointers and more than 1/2 pointers.
3/4 pointers are 1.12mm, that might be good. But I'd have to see the CAD. Or use Steven or Victor and trust them.
More than that I can't say. Also, I know you know this, but it also depends on the skill of the jeweler how much bulk the pave adds. Mark T's handforged bench, Steven or Victor, would get the best minimal metal look and make the finest halos.
I actually think a double of 1/2 pointers sounds really good!! I feel like you can't go TOO DELICATE, but it's so easy to go TOO big.
Ah well. I like CADs to help with this, but the metal always freaks me out on CADs![]()
Gypsy|1408420481|3735263 said:I think your ring matches the inspiration ring very well regarding proportions. It seems very similar to that one, and that one is not overpowered by the halo the way the other one (from the other guys thread) is. From the CAD it looks like Mark is giving you exactly what you wanted. And that's a good thing.
Gypsy|1408402477|3735054 said:It's not the center stone for me. It's the proportion. I think a 1 carat cushions (or under) needs 1/2 pointers in the halo to not look overwhelmed. A double halo with 1 pointers is too overwhelming for a one carat cushion.
I think you can do a double halo around just about anything, as long as the halos are proportionate.
TruLuv858|1408466002|3735538 said:Gypsy|1408402477|3735054 said:It's not the center stone for me. It's the proportion. I think a 1 carat cushions (or under) needs 1/2 pointers in the halo to not look overwhelmed. A double halo with 1 pointers is too overwhelming for a one carat cushion.
I think you can do a double halo around just about anything, as long as the halos are proportionate.
I completely agree with Gypsy...its all about proportions. I have a 2.5 Cushion/OMB and plan to double halo it. Some may think that I am crazy, but I really want the finger coverage, and when executed correctly, it can be beautiful! It really will depend highly on the talent of your jeweler to pull this off accurately, because you don't want to end up with a little saucer plate on your finger, which is easy to do if not angled correctly. DC519 has a gorgeous double halo on a 2 carat, there was a discussion I posted on SMTB that has some beautiful halos on larger stones...
DC519's ring:
TruLuv858|1408466002|3735538 said:Gypsy|1408402477|3735054 said:It's not the center stone for me. It's the proportion. I think a 1 carat cushions (or under) needs 1/2 pointers in the halo to not look overwhelmed. A double halo with 1 pointers is too overwhelming for a one carat cushion.
I think you can do a double halo around just about anything, as long as the halos are proportionate.
I completely agree with Gypsy...its all about proportions. I have a 2.5 Cushion/OMB and plan to double halo it. Some may think that I am crazy, but I really want the finger coverage, and when executed correctly, it can be beautiful! It really will depend highly on the talent of your jeweler to pull this off accurately, because you don't want to end up with a little saucer plate on your finger, which is easy to do if not angled correctly. DC519 has a gorgeous double halo on a 2 carat, there was a discussion I posted on SMTB that has some beautiful halos on larger stones...
DC519's ring:
lizzyann|1408459735|3735484 said:Madelise, when are you going ahead with your double halo? Can't wait to see it!
TruLuv858|1408466002|3735538 said:Gypsy|1408402477|3735054 said:It's not the center stone for me. It's the proportion. I think a 1 carat cushions (or under) needs 1/2 pointers in the halo to not look overwhelmed. A double halo with 1 pointers is too overwhelming for a one carat cushion.
I think you can do a double halo around just about anything, as long as the halos are proportionate.
I completely agree with Gypsy...its all about proportions. I have a 2.5 Cushion/OMB and plan to double halo it. Some may think that I am crazy, but I really want the finger coverage, and when executed correctly, it can be beautiful! It really will depend highly on the talent of your jeweler to pull this off accurately, because you don't want to end up with a little saucer plate on your finger, which is easy to do if not angled correctly. DC519 has a gorgeous double halo on a 2 carat, there was a discussion I posted on SMTB that has some beautiful halos on larger stones...
DC519's ring:
Gypsy|1408646328|3736978 said:I've had full cuts and single cuts. I prefer full cuts. My full cuts are 1/2 pointers.
Gypsy|1408402477|3735054 said:It's not the center stone for me. It's the proportion. I think a 1 carat cushions (or under) needs 1/2 pointers in the halo to not look overwhelmed. A double halo with 1 pointers is too overwhelming for a one carat cushion.
I think you can do a double halo around just about anything, as long as the halos are proportionate.
dk168|1426595622|3848430 said:I apologise in advance that the pics are of CSs and not diamonds. Also, I am not sure if the rings below classify as halos, as some may call them clusters.
This is a double halo that I like, with smaller diamonds on the inside:
This is a near-double halo ruby cabochon ring that I have:
The proportion of the centre stone and the diamonds in the halos looks pleasing to me in both cases, and I concur with the sentiments that is not the size of the centre stone that matters, it is the overall proportion of centre stone and diamonds in the halos.
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