Experiences w/ Single Stone

[lovelylulu]

I'm turning 30 in a couple of months and I've been trying to figure out how to mark the occassion, if at all

. I've tossed around the idea of a birthday bash, a little getaway to mexico, and a few other ideas, but i'm also seriously considering skipping all of that for a gorgeous bit of jewelry. (and maybe some cake and ice cream!!!)

I've been fixated on the idea of a bezel eternity-ish ring for some time now. i think that i've posted a couple of threads trying to get ideas and suggestions. there is something about the style that just speaks to me. so pretty. my first love was a celebration ring from tiffany's. the one with smaller and larger round stones that alternate. very nice. but, then i came across single stone's amazing website (THANKS dani

) and i was just stuck on those rings.

specifically the following combination posted below. so perfect. i love the combination of the ecs with the oecs. a-m-a-z--i-n-g! now, i would have to build this beautiful combination over time, because while i am certainly a lucky lady (diamonds ARE my birth stone), i'm not that lucky

so a couple of questions:

1) does anyone have any feedback on single stone. great experiences, bad experiences, satisfied experiences?
2) if you were me, which ring would you start with, the EC (flanking) band or the OEC (middle band). there is a price difference, but not enough to keep me from getting one vs. the other.
3) aside from turning 30, give me some other occasions to justify the other two bands

ha!
4) do you think that wearing these style rings on my middle finger would be odd??

i hope that you can see the picture and i would not be getting the rings in YG, but rather plat.

 

[mrssalvo]

search single stone and some threads/info should come up. i''ve only read good things about them on here though.

 

[surfgirl]

Date: 2/15/2008 12:39:24 PM
Author:lovelylulu
so a couple of questions:


1) does anyone have any feedback on single stone. great experiences, bad experiences, satisfied experiences?

PLEASE DO A SEARCH FOR SS AND YOU WILL FIND ALOT OF GREAT THREADS FROM CUSTOMERS.

2) if you were me, which ring would you start with, the EC (flanking) band or the OEC (middle band). there is a price difference, but not enough to keep me from getting one vs. the other.

FYI, THE MIDDLE RING IS NOT OECS, IT IS NEW ROSE CUTS (SS CUTS THEM TO THEIR SPECS FOR THOSE RINGS).

3) aside from turning 30, give me some other occasions to justify the other two bands

ha!

I CANT ENABLE YOU...ONLY YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD, RIGHT?

4) do you think that wearing these style rings on my middle finger would be odd??

NOT AT ALL. BUT YOU MIGHT PREFER WEARING THEM AS RHRS OVER THE LONG TERM? MAYBE MORE COMFY?

 

[lovelylulu]

Thanks ms. s and sg,

I have done a search but most of the threads seem have a post here and there that mention the company. I was hoping to get something a little more consolidated in starting this thread! but from what i read they seem to have received good feedback.

sg thanks for being such a strong non-enabler, but that question was more of a joke! ha.

 

[kcoursolle]

A few people have purchased from them and had a good experience. The one time I visited I really liked the sales rep I talked to and their beautiful selection, but I haven''t purchased anything from there. I would definitely consider it though!!!

 

[Hest88]

My sister used them for her custom e-ring. Details here:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/asscher-sq-emerald-in-custom-vintage-repro-ring.27413/

I went down with her once during the process and Ari showed me some settings and some gorgeous OMCs. He was very nice and my sister was pleased. When he heard that she was unhappy with an aspect of the ring he immediately jumped all over it to create a solution. I wouldn''t hesitate to recommend them given my sister''s process and from my visit.

 

[lovelylulu]

thanks hest88 and kcoursolle! i wish i lived in so.cal. so i could see all the beauties in person.

 

[decodelighted]

Where the center eternity ring in your PICTURE might be rose cuts ... they *do* carry OEC eternity bands in platinum .. here''s one description

1.02 carats of vintage European cut diamonds set in a hand crafted platinum "Single Stone" eternity band

 

[decodelighted]

And here is a larger version of an OEC band stacked with two 22kt gold bands. PRETTY!

ETA: yanno? jmho but I kinda like the OEC band stacked with METAL bands BETTER than with other diamond bands. I bet plain metal or engraved platinum bands would look amazing flanking this OEC band too.

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 2/15/2008 3:10:02 PM
Author: decodelighted
And here is a larger version of an OEC band stacked with two 22kt gold bands. PRETTY!

ETA: yanno? jmho but I kinda like the OEC band stacked with METAL bands BETTER than with other diamond bands. I bet plain metal or engraved platinum bands would look amazing flanking this OEC band too.

Oh, I love that look Deco. Just beautiful.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

They have beautiful stuff! I personally *love* the look of band ringd on the middle finger. Either will be a great way to celebrate your 30th!!!

 

[lovelylulu]

deco,

you've got a keen eye! the band that i'm interested in is the one you posted in your first post (but at 1.5 ct.) i posted my picture because it just so conveniently showed the three band look i love.

i agree that plain flanking bands are incredible looking, but my dilemma is that i love the oec and ec diamond bands almost equally. i don't know if i could choose.

eta:
perhaps i will ponder the beauty of asymmetry, as in one ec, one oec and one metal...

 

[dani13]

How exciting LL!!! I am SO SORRY I corrupted you by introducing you to the SS website...LOL!!!!

Anyway, I think this is an AWESOME idea for your 30th b-day gift....I wanted to mention to you...I am almost 100% positive that SS makes a bezel set band with alternating bags and OEC's...have you seen that one?

Its absolutely beautiful!!! No matter what you end up choosing from there will be FAB....the only problem is deciding which one to go with....

If you decide to go with one right now, I would probaby start with the 1.5 tcw plat OEC band...If you remember, that is the same band I was interested in and posted about a few mths ago (and I'm still loving it)! It will totally be gorgeous and substantial on its own, and you can always add the ec bands later on....I may consider the OEC band too for my 30th b-day / 1 yr anni in September....you know I'll need something to mark the occasions...LOL!!!

 

[dani13]

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[HeartingDiamonds]

Hi Lovelylulu,

Both my ring and earrings came from SS. Cant say enough their customer service. Ari and Patti are equally wonderful and as you have already heard, their jewelry is just FAB.

Here''s a photo of the alternating OECs and baggs band that Dani mentioned

!

Oh, the other bands are OECs and french cut diamonds (hope Im not confusing you even more!)

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Ooops - cant seem to upload the photo. Help, anyone? Here''s the error message I keep getting:

An error occurred uploading a file: file name bad or non-existent or file with same name already exists and overwrite disabled

The file is jpeg, less than 100kb and 400 pixels.

 

[dani13]

Did you try re-naming the pic, Hearting?

 

[dani13]

Let me see if I can help with posting some more lovely pics!!!

 

[dani13]

YUMM-O!!!!

 

[dani13]

Seriously, I truly love every one of these bands....How could you go wrong???!!!!

So many rings, so little time.....

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Thanks Dani!!!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Dani, swoon! They are all so beautiful!

 

[kellyfish]

I am currently workin* with them for my 2nd custom project--hopefully to be finished later this month. Wonderful all-around experience!!!!

 

[scarlet16]

Dani-
Those are GORGEOUS! Did you get to visit them? I didn''t see those on the website.

 

[dani13]

Date: 2/15/2008 10:42:31 PM
Author: scarlet16
Dani-

Those are GORGEOUS! Did you get to visit them? I didn''t see those on the website.

No, I wish I could see them in person though!!! I got them from another thread here on PS..

 

[surfgirl]

All SS''s rings are lovely in person...

 

[icekid]

This thread is giving me the "I want" bug... So gorgeous! Unfortunately I think I have to be practical and keep saving for a house. No fun!

lovelylulu- I think I would start out with the OEC band, if Dani has not corrupted you into one of the alternating band with her stunning picture!

 

[Miscka]

Swoon! What gorgeous bands! As far as enabling goes, you might just *need* one band for each decade

 

[LegacyGirl]

Oh wow they are all so lovely