Help me design my setting :-)

[valmanin]

Hi!

I still have my 3.33 M OEC on hold with Adam. That will be my stone if he (or someone else) doesn't come up with something I like more in the next few weeks. I want the ring ready by mid June for our vow renewals so I figure I better decide on the setting pronto!

Here is what I know:
-Adam's bench will be making the setting (unless of course I get the stone somewhere else)...it is the MOST cost effective way for me to get the setting I want.
-I want a solitaire but with a little something something.
-I love bezels (now, didn't before PS), but probably love 6-8 curvy swoopy prongs even better.
-Yellow gold for sure (not sure on 14 or 18K) and I think it would be lovely, but not essential to incorporate a bit of platinum (as long as it could be seemless like Haven's ring) because it would allow me to mix metals easier.
-I have a size 5 - 5.5 finger depending on stacking etc.
-I am more of a classic/modern girl than antiquey per se, but I would like the setting to have a bit of antique feel so it works with the OEC.
-The overall look I want is swoopy, curvy, feminine (but not overly delicate) and seemless.

On to my inspirations. First up, Haven's gorgeousness. I love everything about this ring...two tone metal that is ridiculously seemless, swoopyness, solitaire from the top, antique cool detail from the side. And the milgrain (bezel? area)...I faint...then add prongs and you get everything I love. I do like 6 prongs better with a 3 ct. OEC though. How could a design like this be personalized (I don't want to totally rip her off ) for a round stone rather than a cushion?

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...y-2-30-ct-omb-antique-cushion-upgrade.158760/

Next, I just fell in love all over again with the vatche swan. I know it has been seen a LOT on here, but it really is such a stunner. Here is the link to my favorite...SandyCheeks 3ct. N...not sure if I would love it two toned as much...

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ive-cured-my-dss-its-an-n-si-1.152064/

Here it is with mixed metals:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...Xp6UcjGMOX32wXblIDQBA&ved=0CDwQ9QEwAw&dur=783

I can't not include the new PS favorite, dc87's:

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-gold-milgrain-bezel-setting-from-erd.176615/

I also LOVE JBeg's Julia with prongs and the sophie.

Work your magic!!!

 

[04diamond<3]

Personally, I would love to see it in Haven's setting...Do you have a picture of the stone?

 

[valmanin]

Personally, I would love to see it in Haven's setting...Do you have a picture of the stone?

I know...I LOVE her setting!

Here is the stone:










It's the one in the middle:

 

[missy]

Valmanin, I think it would be TDF with Haven's gorgeous setting! And I know she would be flattered! That would be my first pick out of your choices.
And I know I already said this but I think that 3.33 OEC is stunning!

 

[04diamond<3]

Looks gorgeous! I would take a picture of haven's setting and the vatche swan to OWD and see if they can mesh them...

 

[shimmer]

Have you seen the JBEG Julia? I love it with this Q-R color OEC!!! (scroll down for better pics!)

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...beg-modified-julia-ring-with-1-45-oec.146660/

 

[valmanin]

Valmanin, I think it would be TDF with Haven's gorgeous setting! And I know she would be flattered! That would be my first pick out of your choices.
And I know I already said this but I think that 3.33 OEC is stunning!

Thanks Missy...it means a lot that you think it's stunning because I am in LOVE with your Bea!

Any idea how to make Haven's work with a 6 prong or in a way that highlights a round?

 

[valmanin]

Looks gorgeous! I would take a picture of haven's setting and the vatche swan to OWD and see if they can mesh them...

I think I would have to decide what parts I wanted to mesh ifkwim. Meshing makes me nervous!

 

[valmanin]

Have you seen the JBEG Julia? I love it with this Q-R color OEC!!! (scroll down for better pics!)

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...beg-modified-julia-ring-with-1-45-oec.146660/

I love the julia too! I think it's similar to the other two. I would need to modify it a bit I think to have Adam do something similar but not copy. Wondering how I could incorporate two tone metal into this style? Also, I am not sure if I would want pave on that little round thingy (technical term).

 

[missy]

Valmanin, I think it would be TDF with Haven's gorgeous setting! And I know she would be flattered! That would be my first pick out of your choices.
And I know I already said this but I think that 3.33 OEC is stunning!

Thanks Missy...it means a lot that you think it's stunning because I am in LOVE with your Bea!

Any idea how to make Haven's work with a 6 prong or in a way that highlights a round?

Thanks Valmanin. There's a lot of love to go around with all of these jaw dropping gorgeous OEC's.

As for making that work with 6 prongs I'm not sure. Haven has a drawing that shows the top view and you can visualize placement of the prongs. I really love her setting just the way it is but maybe you could add a prong to the top and bottom and move the others away a little as to keep the prongs equidistant without affecting the design or shank. Or add a prong at each side (above the shank) keeping them all equally spaced. At the right and left side in the bottom drawing. But not sure how that would look. I cannot draw (Haven did an amazing job designing this ring) but maybe others can chime in about this.

 

[shimmer]

Yes I prefer it without pave too...I would do the 'basket ring' & claws platinum & add milgrain to the basket ring like Haven's!!!

To change it, maybe do it without a curvy split at the top of the shank, more of a straight one, and/or adjust the prongs so they start at a lower 'donut'.

I understand you wanting to get the whole thing at one place! But if you want something like the Julia I would just get it through JBEG, they are so sweet and this design is perfect as is, IMO

 

[valmanin]

Yes I prefer it without pave too...I would do the 'basket ring' & claws platinum & add milgrain to the basket ring like Haven's!!!

To change it, maybe do it without a curvy split at the top of the shank, more of a straight one, and/or adjust the prongs so they start at a lower 'donut'.

I understand you wanting to get the whole thing at one place! But if you want something like the Julia I would just get it through JBEG, they are so sweet and this design is perfect as is, IMO

hmmm...good idea!

I love the ladies at JBEG. If I end up with one of their stones I will use them for sure. But, if I go with the 3.33, it is MUCH more cost effective to use Adam.

 

[valmanin]

Valmanin, I think it would be TDF with Haven's gorgeous setting! And I know she would be flattered! That would be my first pick out of your choices.
And I know I already said this but I think that 3.33 OEC is stunning!

Thanks Missy...it means a lot that you think it's stunning because I am in LOVE with your Bea!

Any idea how to make Haven's work with a 6 prong or in a way that highlights a round?

Thanks Valmanin. There's a lot of love to go around with all of these jaw dropping gorgeous OEC's.

As for making that work with 6 prongs I'm not sure. Haven has a drawing that shows the top view and you can visualize placement of the prongs. I really love her setting just the way it is but maybe you could add a prong to the top and bottom and move the others away a little as to keep the prongs equidistant without affecting the design or shank. Or add a prong at each side (above the shank) keeping them all equally spaced. At the right and left side in the bottom drawing. But not sure how that would look. I cannot draw (Haven did an amazing job designing this ring) but maybe others can chime in about this.

I might actually have to bust out a piece of paper and pencil. Oh wait...I can't draw. I am going to have to try...

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I am about to go out of town and will have to come back tonight. But this is very exciting! I think your stone is beautiful! I am surprised but I like the Vatche Swan a lot more with a 3 ct stone than with much smaller stones...it is stunning! But I have to say that I think it looks better in all platinum. What is the stone on the right in the picture with the 3 stones? Just curious.

And I think it would be easy to add 2 prongs to Haven's design... add them at 3:00 and 9:00 and push the others over a bit. Have to explain later when I have more time! Sorry!

 

[valmanin]

I am about to go out of town and will have to come back tonight. But this is very exciting! I think your stone is beautiful! I am surprised but I like the Vatche Swan a lot more with a 3 ct stone than with much smaller stones...it is stunning! But I have to say that I think it looks better in all platinum. What is the stone on the right in the picture with the 3 stones? Just curious.

And I think it would be easy to add 2 prongs to Haven's design... add them at 3:00 and 9:00 and push the others over a bit. Have to explain later when I have more time! Sorry!

No DS, you cannot go out of town while I am working on a setting. I need your expertise!!! Okay...have fun!!!

I agree with the VS and a 3 ct. I always thought it was a pretty setting, but would never have considered it until I saw it on the 3 ct. and I was like . I agree with the platinum though. I don't like it as much in the picture with the two tone. Haven's I love with two metals though.

The stone on the right is a 2.66 K from OWD. It was GORGEOUS!!! It was too white for me though. I actually had to just put it away because it was that pretty and I had to rule something out.

http://www.oldworlddiamonds.com/detail.php?ID=2478&SHAPE=EU

 

[yssie]

Haven's ring is perfect in every way

If you're interested in doing an inspired-by I would really recommend starting a thread calling her out, and maybe she'll have some thoughts.
Just start a new thread here or in Hangout titled "**Calling Haven: questions about your ring!**" or something

 

[valmanin]

Haven's ring is perfect in every way

If you're interested in doing an inspired-by I would really recommend starting a thread calling her out, and maybe she'll have some thoughts.
Just start a new thread here or in Hangout titled "**Calling Haven: questions about your ring!**" or something

Took your advice, Yssie!

Also would love anyone elses opinion on which direction to go!

 

[valmanin]

I just saw this julia setting with 8 prongs...LOVE.

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...turing/12794553_8DFVw7#!i=894342323&k=495CvDS

A combo of that style with Haven's style is what I am after....just have no idea how to do that!

 

[yssie]

I just saw this julia setting with 8 prongs...LOVE.

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...turing/12794553_8DFVw7#!i=894342323&k=495CvDS

A combo of that style with Haven's style is what I am after....just have no idea how to do that!

What about this one do you like, specifically?

 

[valmanin]

I just saw this julia setting with 8 prongs...LOVE.

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...turing/12794553_8DFVw7#!i=894342323&k=495CvDS

A combo of that style with Haven's style is what I am after....just have no idea how to do that!

What about this one do you like, specifically?

I like the eight delicate curved prongs, the milgrain (I don't want the pave) around the baskety-part (not sure what that is called), the scrollwork and the flow of the setting.

 

[two_little_birds]

I love all of your inspirations! I especially love your 3.33 stone (if that's the one you end up getting).

I love my Julia setting, it's even more beautiful IRL. Delicate and classic. I didn't get the pave either - but I considered the milgrain and then passed on that too.

Good luck with your decision, I can feel your excitement!

 

[yssie]

I just saw this julia setting with 8 prongs...LOVE.

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...turing/12794553_8DFVw7#!i=894342323&k=495CvDS

A combo of that style with Haven's style is what I am after....just have no idea how to do that!

What about this one do you like, specifically?

I like the eight delicate curved prongs, the milgrain (I don't want the pave) around the baskety-part (not sure what that is called), the scrollwork and the flow of the setting.

Both Haven's and the Julia seems like they're from the same "family" to me - both have beautifully flowy, curvy wirework and just a couple of profile details that make them come alive

Actually with a stone the size of yours I'd be awfully tempted to get the Julia with ten or twelve of those tiny little prongs... But I love prongs!

 

[valmanin]

I just saw this julia setting with 8 prongs...LOVE.

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...turing/12794553_8DFVw7#!i=894342323&k=495CvDS

A combo of that style with Haven's style is what I am after....just have no idea how to do that!

What about this one do you like, specifically?

I like the eight delicate curved prongs, the milgrain (I don't want the pave) around the baskety-part (not sure what that is called), the scrollwork and the flow of the setting.

Both Haven's and the Julia seems like they're from the same "family" to me - both have beautifully flowy, curvy wirework and just a couple of profile details that make them come alive

Actually with a stone the size of yours I'd be awfully tempted to get the Julia with ten or twelve of those tiny little prongs... But I love prongs!

Oh Good God that sounds beautiful! I love prongs too especially on the old cuts!!! So, if you did something like that how would you work the yellow gold/plat thing? And what about the milgrain on the basket?

 

[valmanin]

I love all of your inspirations! I especially love your 3.33 stone (if that's the one you end up getting).

I love my Julia setting, it's even more beautiful IRL. Delicate and classic. I didn't get the pave either - but I considered the milgrain and then passed on that too.

Good luck with your decision, I can feel your excitement!

Just looked at yours two little birds!

 

[two_little_birds]

I love all of your inspirations! I especially love your 3.33 stone (if that's the one you end up getting).

I love my Julia setting, it's even more beautiful IRL. Delicate and classic. I didn't get the pave either - but I considered the milgrain and then passed on that too.

Good luck with your decision, I can feel your excitement!

Just looked at yours two little birds!

Awww, thanks valmanin.

Plus whoever JbEG uses as a bench does the yummiest prongs. They are divine! So on your stone 8-10 would look AMAZING!

 

[yssie]

I just saw this julia setting with 8 prongs...LOVE.

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...turing/12794553_8DFVw7#!i=894342323&k=495CvDS

A combo of that style with Haven's style is what I am after....just have no idea how to do that!

What about this one do you like, specifically?

I like the eight delicate curved prongs, the milgrain (I don't want the pave) around the baskety-part (not sure what that is called), the scrollwork and the flow of the setting.

Both Haven's and the Julia seems like they're from the same "family" to me - both have beautifully flowy, curvy wirework and just a couple of profile details that make them come alive

Actually with a stone the size of yours I'd be awfully tempted to get the Julia with ten or twelve of those tiny little prongs... But I love prongs!

Oh Good God that sounds beautiful! I love prongs too especially on the old cuts!!! So, if you did something like that how would you work the yellow gold/plat thing? And what about the milgrain on the basket?

I'm really picky about how two-tone is done - I hate when single design elements are bisected just for the sake of incorporating two colours. One of the reasons I love Haven's is because every design element has its own colour - the fleur de lis' are rg, the shank is rg, the swirls that originate in the shank are rg, the basket - which has a completely different namespace - is plat... the Julia's tough because to my eyes the only truly separate element is the basket, but I'd probably do the shank and prongs in yg and just the basket in plat, with milgrain to highlight the break, and how do you feel about engraving instead of pave?

 

[valmanin]

[/quote]I'm really picky about how two-tone is done - I hate when single design elements are bisected just for the sake of incorporating two colours. One of the reasons I love Haven's is because every design element has its own colour - the fleur de lis' are rg, the shank is rg, the swirls that originate in the shank are rg, the basket - which has a completely different namespace - is plat... the Julia's tough because to my eyes the only truly separate element is the basket, but I'd probably do the shank and prongs in yg and just the basket in plat, with milgrain to highlight the break, and how do you feel about engraving instead of pave?[/quote]

Me too! Me too! In fact, I usually can't stand two tone for the reasons you mentioned above. It was Haven's ring that changed all of that, but I'm not sure if I would want to mess with it if it wasn't VERY similar to Haven's ring.

I wonder if you did just the basket in plat if it would look like the plat. is choking the yellow gold? I don't know...it could work, not sure. Maybe ALL YG, but not sure if I would like a design like that in YG. I can't picture what the engraving would look like...

 

[yssie]

I'm really picky about how two-tone is done - I hate when single design elements are bisected just for the sake of incorporating two colours. One of the reasons I love Haven's is because every design element has its own colour - the fleur de lis' are rg, the shank is rg, the swirls that originate in the shank are rg, the basket - which has a completely different namespace - is plat... the Julia's tough because to my eyes the only truly separate element is the basket, but I'd probably do the shank and prongs in yg and just the basket in plat, with milgrain to highlight the break, and how do you feel about engraving instead of pave?

Me too! Me too! In fact, I usually can't stand two tone for the reasons you mentioned above. It was Haven's ring that changed all of that, but I'm not sure if I would want to mess with it if it wasn't VERY similar to Haven's ring.

I wonder if you did just the basket in plat if it would look like the plat. is choking the yellow gold? I don't know...it could work, not sure. Maybe ALL YG, but not sure if I would like a design like that in YG. I can't picture what the engraving would look like...

The more I think about it the more I like it, actually. The thing that wins me over is that the basket would be the *only* detail in the profile - since except for that basket detail the Julia is such a clean, simple design, the fact that it just so happens to be another metal colour is almost ancillary if you know what I mean? Just another accent detail in the detail... which IMO is exactly how two-tone should be done

I meant engraving in the basket instead of pave, but I think plain metal would look fine too - would keep the milgrain though.

 

[valmanin]

I'm really picky about how two-tone is done - I hate when single design elements are bisected just for the sake of incorporating two colours. One of the reasons I love Haven's is because every design element has its own colour - the fleur de lis' are rg, the shank is rg, the swirls that originate in the shank are rg, the basket - which has a completely different namespace - is plat... the Julia's tough because to my eyes the only truly separate element is the basket, but I'd probably do the shank and prongs in yg and just the basket in plat, with milgrain to highlight the break, and how do you feel about engraving instead of pave?

Me too! Me too! In fact, I usually can't stand two tone for the reasons you mentioned above. It was Haven's ring that changed all of that, but I'm not sure if I would want to mess with it if it wasn't VERY similar to Haven's ring.

I wonder if you did just the basket in plat if it would look like the plat. is choking the yellow gold? I don't know...it could work, not sure. Maybe ALL YG, but not sure if I would like a design like that in YG. I can't picture what the engraving would look like...

The more I think about it the more I like it, actually. The thing that wins me over is that the basket would be the *only* detail in the profile - since except for that basket detail the Julia is such a clean, simple design, the fact that it just so happens to be another metal colour is almost ancillary if you know what I mean? Just another accent detail in the detail... which IMO is exactly how two-tone should be done

I meant engraving in the basket instead of pave, but I think plain metal would look fine too - would keep the milgrain though.

Hmmm...I am starting to like the idea too!

Only problem is I need to use Adam's bench. How does one go about doing something so similar if I go this direction?

 

[valmanin]

Anyone else care to throw around thoughts/ideas I am all ears. I am still open to deciding what this setting will look like but I do love the inspiration rings.