Help Me Brainstorm Ideas

[lala646]

Ok friends, I'm bored with my collection right now, and trying to keep myself from buying more shiny new toys. I have this lovely moval cluster that I bought a few years ago that I've always wanted to give a make-over, because
1. it feels like a franken-ring since the band and the cluster don't read to me as being of the same era,
2. it needs a major prong overhaul, some are missing and one of the halo stones is very loose, and
3. it's currently a size 5, and doesn't even fit my pinky.

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My thoughts are as follows:
1. I definitely want the head to be platinum, and rotated E-W,
2. I would like the band to be yellow gold, but thinner and more interesting (sculptural or carved shoulders?),
3. should the halo stones be larger? (this would be sz. 8.5-9, so more finger coverage wouldn't be a bad thing, but I don't want to overwhelm the moval. Center stone is 10x5mm, halo were stated to be.12-.15 each.),
4. what about bezel rather than prongs? Lose too much light return?,
5. I like the air line gap, but it's not a must.

Here are some inspo pics. Unfortunately, not many antique E-W clusters out there.



@Niel 's fabulous spinel cluster:


Love the shoulders on these:






So as you can see, I don't have a cohesive style idea, but gosh this has the potential to be so beautiful, I'm open to all thoughts/inspo! Would likely go to DKJ, CvB, or Sako. Thoughts?

 

[newtojewels]

What a perfect makeover project!

I think Niel's cluster is a wonderful starting point that would tick a lot of boxes of what you say you want. What about @elizat's lovely sapphire ring by CvB as more inspiration?

Thoughts on this CAD?

Hi all! Got to sell my OEC and purchased an AMAZING 2.5 ct oval. Here is the CAD I got from the jeweler and wanted thoughts. Here’s what I asked for: Double edge halo A halo that didn’t overwhelm the diamond Cathedral Setting Tapered towards the top of the halo Two toned—-halo will be platinum...

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Have you drawn out a cluster on paper and put it on your finger? Or even printed out a photo of the current ring and cut it out so you can turn it E/W? I think the current proportions between the stones look great but of course it's your ring and your finger!

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I think this will be a fun project because the stones are great cuts. I’m partial to bead set clusters myself, but whatever way you go it will be fabulous. This is my e/w cluster

 

[Lookinagain]

Have you thought about rehabbing the setting of the stones, turning it E/W and having a shank that you like added? I'm assuming that could be done.

 

[Mreader]

I remember this ring! The stones are fabulous! How is it size 5 when it said 6.5? Whatever you come up with is sure to be stunning!

 

[Niel]

Do you find the halo stones and center stones match to the naked eye? Or does the center stone appear warmer?
I wouldn’t bezel it I would hate to drop that much on a setting just to kill the center stone. Which I worry it might.

 

[Niel]

I think this could check a lot of the boxes if rotated.

 

[Niel]

This but you know calm down a little lol

 

[Niel]

This has the airline you like, and a slightly less busy shank

 

[Niel]

 

[Dreamer_D]

There is a cluster in SMTB right now that is like exactly what you should do.

Belated post - 10 year anniversary upgrade - 3.6ct M SI2 old mine cut cluster

Before coming to PS, I didn't know that upgrades were a thing! My now hubby started off presenting me with a $10 ebay ring. I was really upset and for many years we worked towards an upgrade to a diamond ring. Our 10 year anniversary happened at the start of COVID. We found this stone from Alex...

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[Daisys and Diamonds]

is it ok to say i love the band it is on now

 

[lala646]

I remember this ring! The stones are fabulous! How is it size 5 when it said 6.5? Whatever you come up with is sure to be stunning!

The person who bought it from Dolly (who sold it to me) had it sized down.

 

[lala646]

is it ok to say i love the band it is on now

Daisy, it's always ok to love what you love!

 

[lala646]

What a perfect makeover project!

I think Niel's cluster is a wonderful starting point that would tick a lot of boxes of what you say you want. What about @elizat's lovely sapphire ring by CvB as more inspiration?

Thoughts on this CAD?

Hi all! Got to sell my OEC and purchased an AMAZING 2.5 ct oval. Here is the CAD I got from the jeweler and wanted thoughts. Here’s what I asked for: Double edge halo A halo that didn’t overwhelm the diamond Cathedral Setting Tapered towards the top of the halo Two toned—-halo will be platinum...

www.pricescope.com

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Have you drawn out a cluster on paper and put it on your finger? Or even printed out a photo of the current ring and cut it out so you can turn it E/W? I think the current proportions between the stones look great but of course it's your ring and your finger!

Love @elizat's fabulous collection!

 

[lala646]

Have you thought about rehabbing the setting of the stones, turning it E/W and having a shank that you like added? I'm assuming that could be done.

It's definitely a possibility, and would likely be the most affordable option. There's a curvature to the bottom of the cluster which gives me pause, as it wouldn't sit flush if turned E-W, but that is likely fixable.

 

[Lookinagain]

It's definitely a possibility, and would likely be the most affordable option. There's a curvature to the bottom of the cluster which gives me pause, as it wouldn't sit flush if turned E-W, but that is likely fixable.

I guess you could investigate that just to know if it's an option.

 

[lala646]

Do you find the halo stones and center stones match to the naked eye? Or does the center stone appear warmer?
I wouldn’t bezel it I would hate to drop that much on a setting just to kill the center stone. Which I worry it might.

That's definitely my fear. I think the center is probably 1-2 shades lower than the halo are, but would not be noticeable to the casual observer.

 

[Niel]

That's definitely my fear. I think the center is probably 1-2 shades lower than the halo are, but would not be noticeable to the casual observer.

Well I dont care about the casual observer lol. Care about you! Do you notice? I wonder if setting the center in platinum and then the halo stones in gold to match the shank might even it out a bit.
I think doing a collet setting of plat would be the best of both worlds I don’t want a bezel to mess it up but I do think some white metal around it might be nice.

Something like this for example.

 

[Niel]

Then I would probably do the halo and the shank in gold, if the color difference in the halo diamonds bothers you.

 

[Niel]

 

[Niel]

I think this looks like it’s got a bee in the edge. I think it’s supposed the be a flower. I think the idea of anything at the base of a split shank would be cute. Maybe a tulip.
Like this

 

[Niel]

Original Collet Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Cluster Ring

Original Collet Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Cluster Ring The Tsering ring is an authentic vintage diamond ring from the Edwardian Era circa 1901. The ring centers a GIA-certified 2.84-carat Old Mine Cut diamond of H color, VS2 clarity. Surrounding the center stone are 20 small Old Mine Cut...

andriabarbone.com

 

[newtojewels]

Original Collet Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Cluster Ring

Original Collet Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Cluster Ring The Tsering ring is an authentic vintage diamond ring from the Edwardian Era circa 1901. The ring centers a GIA-certified 2.84-carat Old Mine Cut diamond of H color, VS2 clarity. Surrounding the center stone are 20 small Old Mine Cut...

andriabarbone.com

Ohhhhh this is perfect!

 

[Lookinagain]

Ohhhhh this is perfect!

I think you might have your answer. I love this one too!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I don't have anything useful to contribute, I'm terrible at designing anything lol! However I think @Niel has a very good eye and she comes up with very innovative designs based on her own collection she has shared here.

The original ring is very pretty but I'm sure you will come up with something that takes it to the next level and I can't wait to see it.

 

[lala646]

Original Collet Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Cluster Ring

Original Collet Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Cluster Ring The Tsering ring is an authentic vintage diamond ring from the Edwardian Era circa 1901. The ring centers a GIA-certified 2.84-carat Old Mine Cut diamond of H color, VS2 clarity. Surrounding the center stone are 20 small Old Mine Cut...

andriabarbone.com

Holy heck. Well, I wish I had an extra $55K sitting around!

 

[Niel]

Holy heck. Well, I wish I had an extra $55K sitting around!

Meh, yours will be more fun to make anyways lol

 

[lala646]

What does everyone think of this setting?

2.78 Carat Antique Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring

Victorian engagement ring made in silver on gold centered with a 2.78 carat sapphire. Accented by old mine cut diamonds set in oxidized silver with a thin gold band. Circa 1890 This is an incredibly unique take on the cluster ring. The cluster is floating around the gorgeous sapphire center...

erstwhilejewelry.com

I don't have photoshop skills, but l like it rotated. This would give me a bit more finger coverage, as the cluster is a bit undersized for my currently size 8.75 finger. I would just need to come up with more stones for the larger halo.

 

[dk168]

I love airline/gap halo and that's what I would go for.

DK