GOG chunky cushions - design opinions please?

[chrono]

My ring arrived in NY (Massapequa) this morning, so I expect GOG to receive it today.

AJ,
That 1.2L is a beauty. I doubt that it'll be there for long.

 

[chrono]

Date: 6/16/2009 7:27:29 PM
Author: loriken214
AJ,

GREAT NEWS.....I heard back from CM and they DO accept outside diamonds for setting!!! YIPPEE!!!

Here''s their reply:

We do resets with
customers'' diamonds. Stephanie

Lori

Yippee! This is great. Which design are you thinking of?

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/16/2009 4:08:50 PM
Author: packrat
AJ, I contacted BGD about my future ring too! Granted, the ring''s not something I''m doing right *now*, but I''d like to have an inkling of what my prospects are if CM won''t do it. I''ve not heard back from Lesley yet, but am looking forward to her reply. I''m actually thinking of going w/them regardless..someone else in CS, when I mentioned my concern about CM using an outside stone, said they''d used her stone for a necklace, and they were ok doing it for Whitby..so I dunno if it''s something that, like was mentioned in my thread, if they make an exception for heirloom/sentimental pieces, or what. Looking forward to finding out what you hear from them!

Hey packrat,
lol that we both thought BGD straight away..did you see Lori''s post below? I wonder about the inconsistency in CM''s response to you - what kind of stone did you ask them to use hon?

Well, when the time is right I hope you have the piece of your dreams created - if you need to go that way, I''m sure BGD are entirely capable of creating something special for you

 

[chrono]

I did get a quote from BDG but it didn''t have the delicacy I was looking for.

Their pricing is very good though so I''d go to them for a different project.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/17/2009 9:55:44 AM
Author: Chrono
My ring arrived in NY (Massapequa) this morning, so I expect GOG to receive it today.

AJ,

That 1.2L is a beauty. I doubt that it''ll be there for long.

Isn''t it?
Yeah, I have no idea why more people haven''t caught on to the awesomeness of lower colours like some
PS''ers have...I know I''m hooked, lol..

Awesome news about the ring!

Are you excited?

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/17/2009 10:02:46 AM
Author: Chrono
I did get a quote from BDG but it didn''t have the delicacy I was looking for.

Their pricing is very good though so I''d go to them for a different project.

Hey C, can you elaborate what you mean by the above (if you don''t mind)..?
And do you know, do BGD work solely in CADS and cast pieces, or do they also handmake pieces?

 

[chrono]

AJ,
I believe everything is CAD then cast. As far as I know, I don't think anything is handmade. I guess this is where the delicacy comes in - there just just no way to get something like that in a cast piece.

ETA
My ring is done and GOG received the trade-in stone. It should be arriving tomorrow. The temporary setting is HIDEOUS! I guess I knew it would look bad but I guess I didn't expect it to be this bad.

It looks like the diamond is just stuck atop a plain band and it sits so high up. Oh well, it's not GOG's fault.
I guess I'd better make up my mind soon on the permanent setting.

 

[packrat]

Date: 6/17/2009 10:01:32 AM
Author: arjunajane

Date: 6/16/2009 4:08:50 PM
Author: packrat
AJ, I contacted BGD about my future ring too! Granted, the ring''s not something I''m doing right *now*, but I''d like to have an inkling of what my prospects are if CM won''t do it. I''ve not heard back from Lesley yet, but am looking forward to her reply. I''m actually thinking of going w/them regardless..someone else in CS, when I mentioned my concern about CM using an outside stone, said they''d used her stone for a necklace, and they were ok doing it for Whitby..so I dunno if it''s something that, like was mentioned in my thread, if they make an exception for heirloom/sentimental pieces, or what. Looking forward to finding out what you hear from them!

Hey packrat,
lol that we both thought BGD straight away..did you see Lori''s post below? I wonder about the inconsistency in CM''s response to you - what kind of stone did you ask them to use hon?

Well, when the time is right I hope you have the piece of your dreams created - if you need to go that way, I''m sure BGD are entirely capable of creating something special for you

The first time, I asked about an OEC, and then this time, I asked about the cushion spinel Barry''s going to do. I''m kinda glad I''ve started asking about settings and such early enough, so I''m not sitting here with a stone dying to have it set right away!

 

[GoodSoul]

AJ,

With the two rings together, i do see the distinct differences! Duh!!

SO now that CM will take your stone, what''s your decision or you are still waiting for Jon to iron some details first? This is very exciting!!!

 

[GoodSoul]

Date: 6/17/2009 12:44:14 PM
Author: Chrono
AJ,

I believe everything is CAD then cast. As far as I know, I don''t think anything is handmade. I guess this is where the delicacy comes in - there just just no way to get something like that in a cast piece.


ETA

My ring is done and GOG received the trade-in stone. It should be arriving tomorrow. The temporary setting is HIDEOUS! I guess I knew it would look bad but I guess I didn''t expect it to be this bad.

It looks like the diamond is just stuck atop a plain band and it sits so high up. Oh well, it''s not GOG''s fault.

I guess I''d better make up my mind soon on the permanent setting.

According to Leslie, my martini studs setting was handmade. Having said that, if you are looking for really delicate stuff, there are other choices like Leon who had proven in delivering really delicate stuff. Now that I have both BGD and Leon''s stuff, if budget allows it, I''ll go to Leon if I want delicate settings (esp for rings since I see it so often).

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/17/2009 12:44:14 PM
Author: Chrono
AJ,

I believe everything is CAD then cast. As far as I know, I don''t think anything is handmade. I guess this is where the delicacy comes in - there just just no way to get something like that in a cast piece.


ETA

My ring is done and GOG received the trade-in stone. It should be arriving tomorrow. The temporary setting is HIDEOUS! I guess I knew it would look bad but I guess I didn''t expect it to be this bad.

It looks like the diamond is just stuck atop a plain band and it sits so high up. Oh well, it''s not GOG''s fault.

I guess I''d better make up my mind soon on the permanent setting.

Ah ok, thankyou for explaining.
Oh no, I''m sorry that you don''t like your temp setting - is it from Stuller or something like that?
Yes, you must decide asap that cushion deserves a better home!..

I read you mention Leon in the other thread,
do you have any concrete ideas yet?



I also have some great news - GOG came through 110% and fixed up all my insurance and shipping woes - Its all been sorted by them, I just have to drop my ring at FedEx

So, with a lil luck I''ll be looking at a couple weeks only now instead of a couple months

Thankyou Jon and Vicki at GOG !!

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/17/2009 2:18:35 PM
Author: GoodSoul
AJ,


With the two rings together, i do see the distinct differences! Duh!!


SO now that CM will take your stone, what's your decision or you are still waiting for Jon to iron some details first? This is very exciting!!!

Hey Goodsoul,
yeah, no decision yet sorry. Still have to wait to find out both prices from CM and another vendor, and also about my Legato.
But at least things are finally on their way!

ETA: and thankyou for the further info about BGD.

 

[chrono]

AJ,
Yes, it''s a plain Stuller but looks to have a knige edge. I can''t decide if I want to go with the Leon Racheal, 3 stone with red sidestones or something antique.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/17/2009 10:19:32 PM
Author: Chrono
AJ,

Yes, it''s a plain Stuller but looks to have a knige edge. I can''t decide if I want to go with the Leon Racheal, 3 stone with red sidestones or something antique.

which ones the Rachael again? Do you have a pic?
I really dig the three stone as we discussed before - would you use spinels..rubies?

 

[chrono]

I have a pair of red spinels measuring 5.1 x 5.3 mm which seems like a good fit for a 3 stone. I have the Rachael on my memory stick but I''ve posted it here too. Off too look...

 

[chrono]

Found it! It looks basically like the earrings (W shaped basket with double prongs) but on a ring. The seat or "donut" will also be square as shown.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/17/2009 10:34:42 PM
Author: Chrono
Found it! It looks basically like the earrings (W shaped basket with double prongs) but on a ring. The seat or ''donut'' will also be square as shown.

Ah yes, I see your dilemma that would be awesome - infact those earrings are gorgeous!

Is there a reason why you couldn''t do both? Say, the rachael head in the centre and single claw prongs
to hold your (convenient) spinels? That''d be pretty cool...

 

[arjunajane]

I hope nobody minds, but I''m going to be totally self indulgent here and post some last pics of my H&A - we had one last photo shoot before I packed her off and dropped her at FedEx this evening.
My ring is due in the US on monday, which also happens to be the day my new chunky cushion is due back from GIA

So, please say goodbye to Perry the 1.25ct K SI1 Isee2

Even though it was a totally overcast and gloomy day, she still managed to perform

 

[arjunajane]

pink arrows

 

[arjunajane]

glamour shot..

 

[arjunajane]

catching the tiny bit of sun..

 

[softly softly]

Beautiful shots A.J - I''m sure you are sad to see her go, but I''m glad GOG was able to sort things out for you. Can''t wait to see your new baby!

 

[arjunajane]

Goodbye arrows..

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/18/2009 8:08:21 AM
Author: softly softly
Beautiful shots A.J - I''m sure you are sad to see her go, but I''m glad GOG was able to sort things out for you. Can''t wait to see your new baby!

Thanks SS ! Yes, this was my good bye ritual - must be one of the most photographed diamonds around, lol..

still can''t believe she was a K !

 

[arjunajane]

she even put on a lil bit of a fire show for old times sake

 

[arjunajane]

 

[arjunajane]

last one, ok I'll stop being self indulgent now, lol..
a bit more sparkle..


cheers for looking and letting me be a nerd guys.

 

[geckodani]

Date: 6/14/2009 9:12:35 AM
Author: Ellen
LOVE this.

I''m in the camp of loving the taper with a few small stones!

I am years late to this party, but I''ve got to say - this setting is ridiculously beautiful!!!

 

[chrono]

Farewell beautiful H&A RB. Soon it’ll be Hello gorgeous chunky OMC.

My ring was supposed to have been shipped yesterday to be delivered today. I’m waiting for the phone call to tell me it’s here for pickup.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 6/18/2009 9:30:25 AM
Author: Chrono
Farewell beautiful H&A RB. Soon it’ll be Hello gorgeous chunky OMC.

My ring was supposed to have been shipped yesterday to be delivered today. I’m waiting for the phone call to tell me it’s here for pickup.

*ahem*..photos..?