Hubby's Idea for my Pendant - Thoughts Please?

[starryeyed]

Thanks to those of you who participated in the Poll - Single Chain or Double Chain. Here is the link for diamond stats and pictures of the double chain idea: https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ith-my-pendant-single-or-double-chain.149299/.

Here's the new idea - courtesy of my DH.

Pardon my poor photoshop skills. The idea is a thicker (than what I have now) single chain with small DBTY diamonds, possibly graduated in size and spaced closer near the diamond, further as you travel up the chain.

DH thought this would help to give the main diamond presence. What do you think?

 

[Cehrabehra]

I love it! completely

 

[agapitor]

It's beautiful. The small stones add a bit of added bling and make it a little different

 

[marcy]

I think it looks great!

 

[antelope1]

It looks beautiful --- but wasn't your original problem with flipping? How will the additional diamonds on the chain help?

 

[luv2sparkle]

love love love. I own a necklace of a similar style. The center is a flower cluster with 7 pink sapphires, but it has the smaller diamonds
up the sides. I think you will love it and it will go with everything!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

I LOVE it! It's like when DBTY and solitaires have a baby Get it!!

 

[starryeyed]

It looks beautiful --- but wasn't your original problem with flipping? How will the additional diamonds on the chain help?

Hi antelope. Yes, I have a problem with flipping. It's not too bad and I think adjusting the loops (and maybe moving them up the prong slightly) will help that problem. Here's what I proposed to WF for a fix.

 

[starryeyed]

I LOVE it! It's like when DBTY and solitaires have a baby Get it!!

...and we recently had one!

Thanks BEG, Cehrabehra, agapitor, marcy, and luv2sparkle! So do you guys think this is better than doubling the current finer chain (picture below)? Or is it just a different look?

Also, should the melee be graduated, say 11 pt to 9 pt to 7 pt with graduated spacing? Or do you think same size even spacing, same size graduated spacing, graduated size even spacing? (Whew!)

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

I LOVE it! It's like when DBTY and solitaires have a baby Get it!!

...and we recently had one!

Thanks BEG, Cehrabehra, agapitor, marcy, and luv2sparkle! So do you guys think this is better than doubling the chain - picture below? Or is it just a different look?

Also, should the melee be graduated, say 11 pt to 9 pt to 7 pt with graduated spacing? Or do you think same size even spacing, same size graduated spacing, graduated size even spacing? (Whew!)

Perfect! I like it better than doubling the chain - the new design retains the delicacy of a single chain while incorporating subtle bling, which, at the same time, will complement but not outshine the center stone

 

[starryeyed]

Perfect! I like it better than doubling the chain - the new design retains the delicacy of a single chain while incorporating subtle bling, which, at the same time, will complement but not outshine the center stone

Thanks BEG! What do you think about the melee size and spacing? I don't have the photoshop skills to present a visual on that unfortunately.

 

[D&T]

It looks beautiful! can't wait to see the finished product! really like the accent stones in the chain!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Perfect! I like it better than doubling the chain - the new design retains the delicacy of a single chain while incorporating subtle bling, which, at the same time, will complement but not outshine the center stone

Thanks BEG! What do you think about the melee size and spacing? I don't have the photoshop skills to present a visual on that unfortunately.

I like the melee size, though you definitely can go a bit bigger without messing with the sense of proportion and scale I think.

IMO, I would space out the first two (the ones directly to the right and left of the center stone) out a little more from the center stone. It looks a little too close compared to the spacing with the other melee, if that makes sense.

 

[starryeyed]

I like the melee size, though you definitely can go a bit bigger without messing with the sense of proportion and scale I think.

IMO, I would space out the first two (the ones directly to the right and left of the center stone) out a little more from the center stone. It looks a little too close compared to the spacing with the other melee, if that makes sense.

Thanks BEG. Makes total sense. The melee pictured are 7 pts. I took my pear diamond necklace, strung it in the picture with the RB, and then photoshopped out what I didn't want. I didn't know how to adjust spacing or size. DH thought graduated size and graduated spacing would look good, but I can't tell.

Thanks D&T. I just have to find out how much this will cost - not exactly a minor detail!

 

[Gayletmom]

Starryeyed, I love your design. It's just beautiful and so unique!

 

[Fly Girl]

I like the additional stones. They highlight the center stone more. It comes close to crossing over the line from being a simple pendant style, which I think of as being piece dangling from a chain, to being a necklace, where the entire piece is integrated with the chain as one piece of jewelry.

If you are going to design a necklace, and I think your diamond is more than worthy of a necklace, you could have a designer make a really nice setting for you. Or, you can stop where you are, which would save on additional cost, as you suggest.

 

[starryeyed]

I like the additional stones. They highlight the center stone more. It comes close to crossing over the line from being a simple pendant style, which I think of as being piece dangling from a chain, to being a necklace, where the entire piece is integrated with the chain as one piece of jewelry.

If you are going to design a necklace, and I think your diamond is more than worthy of a necklace, you could have a designer make a really nice setting for you. Or, you can stop where you are, which would save on additional cost, as you suggest.

Thanks Flygirl. I was thinking the same thing - that this is on the verge of a "necklace" rather than a "pendant". Do you like this better than the double chain? Do you think it's still an everyday look or is it dressier with the additional stones? I want to keep it simple and wear it everyday. Otherwise, I'd just wear my pear diamond necklace.

Thanks Gayletmom! I'm trying......

 

[tyty333]

I like this new idea. The side diamonds draw your eye's to the big diamond. Plus the style is not really something you
see everyday (which is a big plus to me).

 

[Fly Girl]

I like the additional stones. They highlight the center stone more. It comes close to crossing over the line from being a simple pendant style, which I think of as being piece dangling from a chain, to being a necklace, where the entire piece is integrated with the chain as one piece of jewelry.

If you are going to design a necklace, and I think your diamond is more than worthy of a necklace, you could have a designer make a really nice setting for you. Or, you can stop where you are, which would save on additional cost, as you suggest.

Thanks Flygirl. I was thinking the same thing - that this is on the verge of a "necklace" rather than a "pendant". Do you like this better than the double chain? Do you think it's still an everyday look or is it dressier with the additional stones? I want to keep it simple and wear it everyday. Otherwise, I'd just wear my pear diamond necklace.

Thanks Gayletmom! I'm trying......

I think the double chain is more casual and everyday. If you don't like the flipping, this style will only aggrevate you more. If you can live and let live, I love the extra diamonds. I would put them on a slightly heavier single chain to get the sturdiness factor you are searching for. The more the side diamonds flip, the less formal the piece will look. Depending on the size of the side diamonds, yes, I think it looks like a more formal piece than double chains.

 

[starryeyed]

I think the double chain is more casual and everyday. If you don't like the flipping, this style will only aggrevate you more. If you can live and let live, I love the extra diamonds. I would put them on a slightly heavier single chain to get the sturdiness factor you are searching for. The more the side diamonds flip, the less formal the piece will look. Depending on the size of the side diamonds, yes, I think it looks like a more formal piece than double chains.

I see what you mean FlyGirl - the DBTY have a tendency to flip around. That is an excellent point. I wonder if there's a way to minimize that?

Thanks tyty - I'm going to let my DH know you like his design!

My head is beginning to hurt from all this - I know I have to make a change. The current chain just doesn't do it for me - it's too small for the size of the diamond. Plus, I want to get the flipping addressed.

Do we have a resident Photoshop expert who could develop an image with graduated melee size and spacing for me. Help!

 

[rosetta]

starry, i am LOVING the double chain. it's perfect for everyday and so chic.

the other design is also pretty, but looks much more formal in my opinion.

i would take the double chain in a heart beat: that stone is the star of the piece there. No distractions, and simple beauty.

 

[starryeyed]

starry, i am LOVING the double chain. it's perfect for everyday and so chic.

the other design is also pretty, but looks much more formal in my opinion.

i would take the double chain in a heart beat: that stone is the star of the piece there. No distractions, and simple beauty.

Funny, that's what my mom said too!

WF said they'd do a scaled drawing for me by Monday afternoon. They thought the stones should be graduated with two 0.25-ct diamonds closest to the main diamond. My photoshop has 7-pt stones. Seems like this could be an expensive idea.

 

[FancyDiamond]

starry, i am LOVING the double chain. it's perfect for everyday and so chic.

the other design is also pretty, but looks much more formal in my opinion.

i would take the double chain in a heart beat: that stone is the star of the piece there. No distractions, and simple beauty.

Funny, that's what my mom said too!

WF said they'd do a scaled drawing for me by Monday afternoon. They thought the stones should be graduated with two 0.25-ct diamonds closest to the main diamond. My photoshop has 7-pt stones. Seems like this could be an expensive idea.

Let me chime in. My advice is to keep things simple. Think about why you chose the solitaire setting to begin with. Didn't you want something that is simple for casual, daily wear and can showcase your "gigantic" diamond in the firt place? If your original intent has not changed, then focus on solving the "functional" problems. The idea of incorporating a double chain is great, because it removes your concern about safety and at the same time gives the necklace an unusual look while keeping the pendant necklace simple and elegant.

Remember, if you start to add dbty melees, the cost will escalate significantly and you may end up magnifying the functional problems. Lastly, there is also a danger of making the design and look messily complicated. To me, your original ring is stunning and it strikes me as a masterpiece. To come up with something similar for a fancy pendant necklace, you may need professional help for design instead of casually patching piecemeal design together.

The solitaire pendant is very functional, as you can wear it everyday. If you want to dress it up or add some blings, you can always layer the solitaire necklace with another dbty necklace (perhaps longer, say 24" to 36", and with large melees 15pt to 25 pts, spaced 2 inches apart.

 

[starryeyed]

Let me chime in. My advice is to keep things simple. Think about why you chose the solitaire setting to begin with. Didn't you want something that is simple for casual, daily wear and can showcase your "gigantic" diamond in the firt place? If your original intent has not changed, then focus on solving the "functional" problems. The idea of incorporating a double chain is great, because it removes your concern about safety and at the same time gives the necklace an unusual look while keeping the pendant necklace simple and elegant.

Remember, if you start to add dbty melees, the cost will escalate significantly and you may end up magnifying the functional problems. Lastly, there is also a danger of making the design and look messily complicated. To me, your original ring is stunning and it strikes me as a masterpiece. To come up with something similar for a fancy pendant necklace, you may need professional help for design instead of casually patching piecemeal design together.

The solitaire pendant is very functional, as you can wear it everyday. If you want to dress it up or add some blings, you can always layer the solitaire necklace with another dbty necklace (perhaps longer, say 24" to 36", and with large melees 15pt to 25 pts, spaced 2 inches apart.

Thanks for the thoughts FD. Yes, I wonder about more flipping diamonds. I also thought that I could layer a proper DBTY necklace too, rather than adding the diamonds to the pendant. I'll probably decide after I see the drawing and find out the cost. You're right - many times simpler is better.

Thanks for the compliments on the ring - that was actually my own design, so I appreciate it. I sent Leon drawings and a list of requirements. He executed perfectly.

 

[starryeyed]

Here is the drawing from WF. I'm not sure if this is scaled properly - the center diamond seems small compared to the adjacent melee.



What do you think? I think I prefer FD's suggestion of simply the double chain. Then maybe later, I'll get a proper DBTY to layer.

 

[Andelain]

It's a tossup for me, I like both suggestions. I love WF's drawing and I can tell you from experience their custom shop does some outstanding work. They did the pendant in my avatar.

 

[starryeyed]

It's a tossup for me, I like both suggestions. I love WF's drawing and I can tell you from experience their custom shop does some outstanding work. They did the pendant in my avatar.

Thanks Andelain. Yes, WF did a great job executing your vision! They made my pear necklace and did a great job. Do you wear your pendant everyday, or is it for special occasions?

I'm going with the double chain for now, and possibly a DBTY later. I'll post new pictures as soon as I get them!

 

[Andelain]

It's a tossup for me, I like both suggestions. I love WF's drawing and I can tell you from experience their custom shop does some outstanding work. They did the pendant in my avatar.

Thanks Andelain. Yes, WF did a great job executing your vision! They made my pear necklace and did a great job. Do you wear your pendant everyday, or is it for special occasions?

I'm going with the double chain for now, and possibly a DBTY later. I'll post new pictures as soon as I get them!

I'll wear my pendant every day when I get back to the States, I can't here because it's not allowed with my uniform. I do sneak it under my t-shirt though, and just make sure it stays hidden. Of course I pull it out for a peek in the latrine mirror if there's no one else around. There's no way I'd save it just for special occasions, I like wearing my bling too much and I love the new pendant.

I think the double chain idea is great, I want to see pics when you get it.