Help me design a diamond pendant with a CS halo please!

[LilAlex]

OK, on review, I really like the current clasp -- especially the back -- and can't bear to sideline it. I'm sure these are decent pearls knowing the source and the original owner; however, I suspect they are "contractor grade" compared to the Pearls subforum of @yssie et al here. (And these are of course the ones closest to the clasp.)

 

[voce]

and edit to add, @voce:

That is a remarkably illustrated explanation -- thank you! Definitely wish you could have helped me with my problem sets in physics!

I was the type of person to spend as little time working with others on problem sets as possible in college. Shortly after I left college, I did try tutoring AP Physics only to find out I'm not particularly good at explaining it! Let's leave that to the physics majors haha.

 

[yssie]

OK, on review, I really like the current clasp -- especially the back -- and can't bear to sideline it. I'm sure these are decent pearls knowing the source and the original owner; however, I suspect they are "contractor grade" compared to the Pearls subforum of @yssie et al here. (And these are of course the ones closest to the clasp.)

I love this clasp . Perfect for this double strand. I’m glad you won’t be taking this one apart

 

[LilAlex]

Not ridiculous at all! I tried turning my ring into a pendant…hope this visual helps!

Oh you literally just did this! Thank you! I thought it was Photoshop until, on a second look, I saw the shadows. At least four lights in that room.

That is very helpful and I love the look!

And maybe this will catch on...

 

[Eli22]

Oh you literally just did this! Thank you! I thought it was Photoshop until, on a second look, I saw the shadows. At least four lights in that room.

That is very helpful and I love the look!

And maybe this will catch on...

Haha yes, I did it the old-school way (threaded a chain through the ring and balanced the shank on my chest)

I just had to go check the room I snapped the shot in! You’re right- 4 recessed lights in that room!

Glad I could help with my low-tech mockup!

 

[emmy12]

OK, on review, I really like the current clasp -- especially the back -- and can't bear to sideline it. I'm sure these are decent pearls knowing the source and the original owner; however, I suspect they are "contractor grade" compared to the Pearls subforum of @yssie et al here. (And these are of course the ones closest to the clasp.)

I also love the current clasp and wouldn't change it! Looking forward to seeing what this project becomes.

 

[autumngems]

I think that getting custom cut sapphires for a target ring or doing a double halo would cost just as much as a larger sapphire, which is much simpler to set. Not sure a single halo with smaller sapphires would really satisfy you lol. Instead of a pear sapphire swing beneath a bezel diamond, I think the pendant shape would be far more elegant and eye-catching if the diamond swings underneath a sapphire instead. I hope a picture is worth a thousand words, even a bad picture. I can't really draw chainlink.

Like this idea

 

[LilAlex]

Like this idea

Uh oh. Battle of the autumns. I'm reeling, @autumngems and @Autumn in New England.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Uh oh. Battle of the autumns. I'm reeling, @autumngems and @Autumn in New England.

 

[autumngems]

 

[LilAlex]

Sometimes tapered baguettes, for instance, can absolutely look like crooked teeth, if done incorrectly

Like this otherwise-pretty semi-mount...



It just bugs me. I mean maybe there are a bunch of light sources but it seems like the step cuts' tables should all be "coplanar." Maybe it's even more obvious because they are not French cuts with their tiny tables.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Like this otherwise-pretty semi-mount...



It just bugs me. I mean maybe there are a bunch of light sources but it seems like the step cuts' tables should all be "coplanar." Maybe it's even more obvious because they are not French cuts with their tiny tables.

This is a good example of, let's say, a person comparing prices of similar parcels of gems. All looks equal, but one parcel has a much better price. A newbie may think they scored (and indeed that's a possibility). But then they receive this, and are none the wiser. That is where folks like Inken, for instance, come in. She may charge a bit more, but she'd never allow a tapered baguette halo out of her studio like that.

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,
I did just spend a little time checking facts. I agree that the Art-Deco jewelry period outshines the other periods. That being said a few days ago I came across Mrs B's new locket. It had a diamond of 1.25 in the center, but had enameling for the body of the locket. Enameling was popular during the Art-Deco period with blue, green, red and black being used most often. The enameling gives a geometric look to the locket (which is not a heart). Please take a look at Mrs B enameled locket.

I believe you have a couple of daughters and a wife who might like a blue enameled locket from Dad, of course with his photo so that they may keep it close to their hearts. Nothing nicer to me, than a father giving a daughter a locket.

Sorry that I don't know how to show you her locket.


Annette

 

[LilAlex]

I agree that the Art-Deco jewelry period outshines the other periods. That being said a few days ago I came across Mrs B's new locket. It had a diamond of 1.25 in the center, but had enameling for the body of the locket.

That's a cool idea for sure, @smitcompton! Maybe @mrs-b can indulge me...?

I have always loved the guilloche enamel dials on some fancy watches. (I will never have one of those).




I see these examples of diamond/enamel pendants and lockets and I love the look of the guilloche.

Sadly, no one in my family will ever wear a picture of me in a locket! DDs have other men in mind!

But these are pretty examples. I have no idea how to go about getting one of these "made." I know the "engines" for this engraving process are disappearing fast.

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,

Aren't your examples beautiful.? The locket has more presence than what you were looking to do. Mrs B explains the process she went thru in her post about it I'l go to hangout and ask her to put her info into your thread.

Annette

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,

It was Jewel of the week of Jan 16, and heading something like My emerald green pendent with AVR diamond. You can probably find it with that info. Its also in the Show me the Bling section. It looks nice and may be cheaper than what you planned to do. White metals are used in Art-deco, including sterllng silver. At any rate it just another choice to mix you up.

Do not under estimate a daughters love for a good father. You can share one side and the new love gets the other side.

Annette

 

[mrs-b]

Hallo.

I LOVE enamel and have collected it periodically all my life. My 'Joy' bracelet is one of my 'you have 3 pieces of jewelry to save in a fire' jewelry pieces, but when I did my latest locket, I wanted that textured look that comes from working the surface, which changes the depth of the enamel depending on the surface. I don't believe it was incredibly difficult, and Amy from DKJ was able to hook me up without any problems. I think they recently switched enamelers, and their new guy seems better than the previous fellow.

Here's 2 photos to show the stark difference putting a pattern on the metal makes. Personally, I love both - but they're very different looks.

And just so people don't think I'm talking my jewelry up or being purposely misleading about my pieces - the central diamond in the green locket is a .95 E VS2 AVR. The locket, just btw, is currently being tweaked to remove the yellow gold bail. The yellow gold bezel is staying.

#JOTW - Enamel locket with AVR center

Just a few quick photos of my new enamel locket from DKJ. It's 1.25 x .75" on sterling silver with a gorgeous .95 E VS2 AVR from Distinctive Gems. I picked up the 20" chain on Etsy and am going back and forth about the yellow gold detail - the yellow gold bezel and the yellow gold bail at the...

www.pricescope.com

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,

Thanks Mrs B. I'm sure LilAlex will love your comments. I love whatt you did. Thanks for replying.

Annette

 

[LilAlex]

Do not under estimate a daughters love for a good father. You can share one side and the new love gets the other side.

Who said anything about "good"? I can't over-estimate it either!

Social experiment: if I get three or more LOVEs for this post, I will ask and screenshot and share the answer right here (perhaps edited for profanity!)

And thank you, @mrs-b -- that is gorgeous and I do remember seeing it now! Would not have crossed my mind that somebody could just make one of those on request. But, maybe it's easier for me to source killer-blue glass powder than sapphire! That lattice pattern does look lovely as a backdrop for a RBC!

 

[mrs-b]

Who said anything about "good"? I can't over-estimate it either!

Social experiment: if I get three or more LOVEs for this post, I will ask and screenshot and share the answer right here (perhaps edited for profanity!)

And thank you, @mrs-b -- that is gorgeous and I do remember seeing it now! Would not have crossed my mind that somebody could just make one of those on request. But, maybe it's easier for me to source killer-blue glass powder than sapphire! That lattice pattern does look lovely as a backdrop for a RBC!

You're welcome! One question tho - my mind's a blank; what is an RBC?

 

[LilAlex]

what is an RBC?

Red blood cell. But here it's round brilliant cut, I think?

 

[mrs-b]

Red blood cell. But here it's round brilliant cut, I think?

Ok, the red blood cell thing made me laugh!

Normally, I think modern round brilliant (and a round brilliant isn't necessarily modern - which I believe refers specifically to a Tolkowsky) is more common, but the center diamond in the pendant is actually cut in the OEC - old European cut - style, rather than an MRB.

Why I put a $7k diamond in a sterling silver locket is a mystery that will forever escape me. I do think it's pretty, tho.

Blue enamel is my favorite. GORGEOUS - and very era-appropriate, if you're looking for something with an art nouveau feel. Or Georgian, for that matter. I will be SO interested to see your project progress!

 

[LilAlex]

...but the center diamond in the pendant is actually cut in the OEC - old European cut - style, rather than an MRB.

Yes, sorry -- that's what ours is. And I would (could) envision that lattice background for a 15x15mm square-cushion "pillow" of vivid, medium-blue enamel.

 

[mrs-b]

Yes, sorry -- that's what ours is. And I would (could) envision that lattice background for a 15x15mm square-cushion "pillow" of vivid, medium-blue enamel.

Good grief, that would be gorgeous.

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,

I'm no longer going to speak about those other two females that you used to live with. They are banished from discussion. I am unable to hear curse words. I'm very old and allergic to profanity.
OK, what does your spouse think of a locket made with blue enamel. I hope she still likes you, a little.
Choose wisely. Choose what you love.
I am sorely tempted to make one. Get enough blue for me too.

Annette

 

[LilAlex]

Social experiment: if I get three or more LOVEs for this post, I will ask and screenshot and share the answer right here (perhaps edited for profanity!)

Uh oh -- four loves! Now I gotta ask! (Well, I had to at three but thought I could slink away -- until the last one, which was throwing own the gauntlet.)

@smitcompton, DDs would not swear in a mean way -- just in a charming "wtf?" way. Not sure my spouse's reaction would be any different, tbh!