ERD ring just arrived!!

[davidsbfly]

Beautiful!!! The sparkle must be blinding ERD did a fab job on your setting

It IS blinding!! Especially in the sun! I find it hard driving and keeping my eyes on the road because of the blinding sparkle!!

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

Just gorgeous! ERD is such an amazing cad/cast designer, I think the best! When the time comes for a setting re-do for my Wedding set I'll be looking to them!

 

[davidsbfly]

I am so incredibly happy with ERD!! I have to send in my ER next week to have the rest of the diamonds added to the bottom and at the same time I am having them make my wedding band as well! I am going to miss my ring so much since I just got her back
Though I know she will be in good hands and well taken care of
Now I have to figure out if I need a spacer or not...really don't want to have one but I want to protect my two precious babies when I wear them together!

 

[Acinom]

I am so incredibly happy with ERD!! I have to send in my ER next week to have the rest of the diamonds added to the bottom and at the same time I am having them make my wedding band as well! I am going to miss my ring so much since I just got her back
Though I know she will be in good hands and well taken care of
Now I have to figure out if I need a spacer or not...really don't want to have one but I want to protect my two precious babies when I wear them together!

I am sure it will be a gorgeous look with the spacer!
Happy waiting for your completed set

Partly because of your story I feel extra confident working with ERD on my
upcoming project

 

[Missy]

Beautiful! Looks lovely on your hand. Wear in health and happiness.

 

[derbygal]

It's fabulous!

 

[laurenk]

Hello again,
Can I be really annoying and ask you a few questions.
1. what is the size of the melee used in your halo?
2. what are the dimensions of your centre stone?
3. what are the size of the melee on your band?
4. Did you angle your halo at all?
5. what is the actual dimensions of the whole halo?


Lauren

 

[davidsbfly]

Hello again,
Can I be really annoying and ask you a few questions.
1. what is the size of the melee used in your halo?
2. what are the dimensions of your centre stone?
3. what are the size of the melee on your band?
4. Did you angle your halo at all?
5. what is the actual dimensions of the whole halo?


Lauren

Hi Lauren!

You are not annoying at all! Glad I can help! Here is the info:

1. what is the size of the melee used in your halo?
2 pointers (0.02 ct)

2. what are the dimensions of your centre stone?
6.67x6.69x4.05

3. what are the size of the melee on your band?
2 pointers in the band and not exactly sure what size they are in the split but should know once I get the appraisal from Mark.
4. Did you angle your halo at all?
Yes-30 degree tilt

5. what is the actual dimensions of the whole halo?
Just measuring it with my ruler, to me it looks to be 10mm. My last one was 12mm and had a bit more finger coverage even with the same sized melee, but it didn't have the halo tilt so that is why. I personally LOVE this one so much more!! Much more aesthetically pleasing to my eye


Also the ring is a size 6 as I wanted it to be a little loose.

Hope that helps! Let me know if there is anything else you would like to know

 

[Puppy4248]

OH MY, this is gorgeous!!!

 

[laurenk]

Hello again,
Can I be really annoying and ask you a few questions.
1. what is the size of the melee used in your halo?
2. what are the dimensions of your centre stone?
3. what are the size of the melee on your band?
4. Did you angle your halo at all?
5. what is the actual dimensions of the whole halo?


Lauren

Hi Lauren!

You are not annoying at all! Glad I can help! Here is the info:

1. what is the size of the melee used in your halo?
2 pointers (0.02 ct)

2. what are the dimensions of your centre stone?
6.67x6.69x4.05

3. what are the size of the melee on your band?
2 pointers in the band and not exactly sure what size they are in the split but should know once I get the appraisal from Mark.
4. Did you angle your halo at all?
Yes-30 degree tilt

5. what is the actual dimensions of the whole halo?
Just measuring it with my ruler, to me it looks to be 10mm. My last one was 12mm and had a bit more finger coverage even with the same sized melee, but it didn't have the halo tilt so that is why. I personally LOVE this one so much more!! Much more aesthetically pleasing to my eye


Also the ring is a size 6 as I wanted it to be a little loose.

Hope that helps! Let me know if there is anything else you would like to know

Thank you sooooo much!!! It's all the little specifications that are soooo important and I'm trying to design mine as close to perfection as possible before I send it away.

I wondered whether you chose a 30deg angle for the halo after looking at similar or you have always wanted that? One jeweler said to me that 7deg is what he does (I'm not see you'd even notice hehe) and I just don't know how to determine this.

Did you give Mark and freedom with his suggestions and recommendations or
Did you have every aspect carefully planned out? Did you have pics of the cad at all? Or was it hand made?

 

[davidsbfly]

Hello again,
Can I be really annoying and ask you a few questions.
1. what is the size of the melee used in your halo?
2. what are the dimensions of your centre stone?
3. what are the size of the melee on your band?
4. Did you angle your halo at all?
5. what is the actual dimensions of the whole halo?


Lauren

Hi Lauren!

You are not annoying at all! Glad I can help! Here is the info:

1. what is the size of the melee used in your halo?
2 pointers (0.02 ct)

2. what are the dimensions of your centre stone?
6.67x6.69x4.05


3. what are the size of the melee on your band?
2 pointers in the band and not exactly sure what size they are in the split but should know once I get the appraisal from Mark.
4. Did you angle your halo at all?
Yes-30 degree tilt

5. what is the actual dimensions of the whole halo?
Just measuring it with my ruler, to me it looks to be 10mm. My last one was 12mm and had a bit more finger coverage even with the same sized melee, but it didn't have the halo tilt so that is why. I personally LOVE this one so much more!! Much more aesthetically pleasing to my eye


Also the ring is a size 6 as I wanted it to be a little loose.

Hope that helps! Let me know if there is anything else you would like to know

Thank you sooooo much!!! It's all the little specifications that are soooo important and I'm trying to design mine as close to perfection as possible before I send it away.

I wondered whether you chose a 30deg angle for the halo after looking at similar or you have always wanted that? One jeweler said to me that 7deg is what he does (I'm not see you'd even notice hehe) and I just don't know how to determine this.

Did you give Mark and freedom with his suggestions and recommendations or
Did you have every aspect carefully planned out? Did you have pics of the cad at all? Or was it hand made?

I chose the 30 degree tilt after seeing similar. I love the way the tilt of the halo almost seems like an extension of the angle of the diamond. I didn't want the flying saucer look. A 7 degree angle seems like a weird number to choose...almost random!

Mark would certainly tell you that I did not give him the freedom with his suggestions lol...I went against pretty much all suggestions except for not adding the diamonds to the bottom to make a full eternity until I had the ring to try on for size purposes. I am glad we did it in a size 6 though. My last ring was a 5.5 and I really love the looseness with this ring! Especially once it's paired with a spacer and wedding band, I will really be liking the extra space. I detest finger cleavage! lol

I do also have 2 CADS that Mark sent, though the first one had a round halo and I had wanted a cushion shaped halo, but he had said it was preliminary and just to give me an idea I guess. The second one still didn't have the right type of split I wanted but Mark assured me I would get the split I wanted after I saw the metal casting and they had to recast. I have to say Mark got it even better than I had anticipated! I love my ring so much!!

 

[laurenk]

Thank you so much! I'll continue with my pestering of Mark! I feel I'm getting closer and really appreciate your insight!!

 

[pregcurious]

I love cushion halos!

 

[laurenk]

Hi Again davidsbfly

I think I'm getting closer, I'll likely stick with 2 pointers as per my current halo. I thing a 25-30deg halo will be a vast improvement.

I'm so nervous of "diamond shrinkage" not my centre but the whole halo on my hand, which will be a tiny bit smaller when I remove metal a airline.

I've attached a pic of my current setting for your opinion too, if you'll indulge me.

I also wondered whether you may feel comfortable sharing you cad And wax images from ERD? I love the finished product but would love to see th process and compare.

I am undecided on split shank or single.....

Thanks again, I never thought setting a diamond would consume my every thought hehe.

I do sometimes have a very naughty thought of upgrading my diamond again to keep a great finger coverage...... I will likely be divorced though hehe.

 

[davidsbfly]

Hi Again davidsbfly

I think I'm getting closer, I'll likely stick with 2 pointers as per my current halo. I thing a 25-30deg halo will be a vast improvement.

I'm so nervous of "diamond shrinkage" not my centre but the whole halo on my hand, which will be a tiny bit smaller when I remove metal a airline.

I've attached a pic of my current setting for your opinion too, if you'll indulge me.

I also wondered whether you may feel comfortable sharing you cad And wax images from ERD? I love the finished product but would love to see th process and compare.

I am undecided on split shank or single.....

Thanks again, I never thought setting a diamond would consume my every thought hehe.

I do sometimes have a very naughty thought of upgrading my diamond again to keep a great finger coverage...... I will likely be divorced though hehe.

Yes that is one thing with having the halo tilt if you are used to a flatter halo (and airline) you will definitely have less finger coverage as it will be smaller. I thought it would bother me but so far it hasn't at all. I love the look of this halo so much more than what I had before!

I too had a single shank but decided to do this split with this ring, but also wanted it to look more like a single from the top view and see more of the small split from the side. It is exactly how I imagined but better!

Here are pics of the second round of CADs that we changed in the end (I didn't get to see cads of the final production), as well as the wax with the split before we changed it, as well as pics of the metal that had to be recast:

 

[laurenk]

You're a gem! Thank you thank you!

 

[laurenk]

Hi davidsbfly! I actually stumbled upon your original ering and all your reset troubles. I have to say I was blown away at what it was and what it is now. Your new ring by erd is amazing. Elegant, delicate, royal. The first ring whilst very pretty did not sing like this new one does! I remember you saying the finger coverage is a a little less now but the overall effect is so much greater!!! Do you feel like your new ring is something solid and perfect that you love showing off?

I've given mark the go ahead for my reset!!!! Can't wait!!

 

[davidsbfly]

Yeah the before and after are not even comparable! It's like night and day! The sparkle and beauty of my ring now far outweigh the extra finger coverage of my last ring to me.

Also so glad to hear you decided to go with Mark!! You will not be disappointed! He has my ring now as a matter of fact, having the rest of the diamonds set in the band, as well as having my wedding band and a platinum spacer made. I can't wait to get it back!!

So what did you decide on for the details of you ring? I can't wait to see pictures!

Paula

 

[laurenk]

Hi Paula,
Whilst still toying with an upgrade....... I have given Mark these instructions thus far:

* 1.5 pointers on the halo, whatever you feel is the correct size for the band.
* subtle split like Paula's ring and like the Vincent canera Anne Marie
* second row of pavè on the edge of the halo like victor canera "emilya with two row pavè" (this is what it's called on their site) - will this pavè be the same size as the halo pavè 1.5pointers?
* cushion shaped halo
* white gold
* 3/4 band of pavè
* finger size Australian "i" which I'm pretty are equates to a 4 1/2 American.
* minimal metal visible on halo
* unsure yet as too single or double claw prongs....

 

[ckrickett]

 

[CharmyPoo]

laurenk - You should probably start your own thread. Your might get more responses and we can enjoy davidsbfly's ring more fully.

davidsbfly - Lovely ring. It looks so STRONG even with all that pave and a really well made ring.

 

[davidsbfly]

laurenk - You should probably start your own thread. Your might get more responses and we can enjoy davidsbfly's ring more fully.

davidsbfly - Lovely ring. It looks so STRONG even with all that pave and a really well made ring.

Thank-you CharmyPoo! I must say I really do enjoy my ring! I can't wait to get it back on my finger!

 

[davidsbfly]

Hi Paula,
Whilst still toying with an upgrade....... I have given Mark these instructions thus far:

* 1.5 pointers on the halo, whatever you feel is the correct size for the band.
* subtle split like Paula's ring and like the Vincent canera Anne Marie
* second row of pavè on the edge of the halo like victor canera "emilya with two row pavè" (this is what it's called on their site) - will this pavè be the same size as the halo pavè 1.5pointers?
* cushion shaped halo
* white gold
* 3/4 band of pavè
* finger size Australian "i" which I'm pretty are equates to a 4 1/2 American.
* minimal metal visible on halo
* unsure yet as too single or double claw prongs....

So did Mark know what ring you were referring to when you said you wanted a split like Paula's? lol...or did you show him the pics? He probably knew lol
Anyway yours sounds like it will be amazing and I can't WAIT to see the finished product!! The pave on the edge of the halo sounds beautiful!! Also you have tiny fingers! I used to take a 4.25 (my first wedding set) 21 years ago and my new rings I had made into a size 6! I like them a little bit loose and funny thing is, is that I am just as thin as I was back then! lol

 

[laurenk]

Hi Paula,
Whilst still toying with an upgrade....... I have given Mark these instructions thus far:

* 1.5 pointers on the halo, whatever you feel is the correct size for the band.
* subtle split like Paula's ring and like the Vincent canera Anne Marie
* second row of pavè on the edge of the halo like victor canera "emilya with two row pavè" (this is what it's called on their site) - will this pavè be the same size as the halo pavè 1.5pointers?
* cushion shaped halo
* white gold
* 3/4 band of pavè
* finger size Australian "i" which I'm pretty are equates to a 4 1/2 American.
* minimal metal visible on halo
* unsure yet as too single or double claw prongs....

So did Mark know what ring you were referring to when you said you wanted a split like Paula's? lol...or did you show him the pics? He probably knew lol
Anyway yours sounds like it will be amazing and I can't WAIT to see the finished product!! The pave on the edge of the halo sounds beautiful!! Also you have tiny fingers! I used to take a 4.25 (my first wedding set) 21 years ago and my new rings I had made into a size 6! I like them a little bit loose and funny thing is, is that I am just as thin as I was back then! lol

Hi Paula!! Mark knew exactly who I was referring too hehe. I'm afraid I've been annoying him a bit but feel like he's got enough to start with. Roughly how long did the "go" to first cad take?

I think adding a side pavè will add a smidge more size and I love to see the bling on a profile shot.

I'm sure my fingers will follow suit - I just turned 30 (although have been married for 8 years plus 3 kiddies!!)

I'm so excited but itching to see the first cad!!!

 

[TruLuv858]

Stunning!! Congrats! We have worked with Mark at ERD in the past and thought he was wonderful!!