HW signature split prong

[duckwebber]

Hi, i really love the the signature HW split prong RB with tapered side baguettes, and am considering replicating this with a jeweller so trying to gather as much information and pictures about the design.

1. The split claw design - whilst I managed to get quite a few pictures from the top view, i dont have any of the side and how the prong actually starts at the bottom. Does it start as 1 prong then split into 2 half way up or does it start as two little ones? At which point does it split? It makes a difference, esepcially with the side baguettes cos from the side view there will be another prong on each side to hold the baguette where it lies next to the centre RB? I just want to capture the delicate style of HW completely.
2. Side view of split prong and tapered baguettes - I have zero pictures of this. If anyone owns this ring, can you help post some profile pictures for me pls? Else anyone else with a smiliar design by Leon Mege eg wouuld help me greatly too. I just want to have something to start with at least and try and get as close to HW design as possible given i am soooo in love with it but decided instead of splurging on the brand i should perhaps consider a custom route n get a bigger centre stone even.

All help appreciated, thank you very much!

 

[Lorelei]

See if this thread helps.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/do-you-like-my-e-ring-versus-a-three-stone.35438/page-2

 

[duckwebber]

Thank you, the profile pic really helps. We bought the diamond over the weekend, its a 1.5c D/VS2 (wonder if we should have gone for a VS1, and to keep the buget intact maybe gone down to an E instead...any views on that?) I am meeting with the designer today. While I still like the HW design of RB with side baguettes ALOT, I am not 100% confident they will be able to reproduce it to be as elegant and as delicate as the HW original. They have never done HW reproductions before so I do not have a sample of the end product to gauge what it may look like although their workmanship in general looks pretty good. They have said I am able to change my mind and opt for something else if I am not happy with the end product, and I have found a simpler design to ''fall back on''. Im abit torn at the moment, what do you think i should do? Give the HW design a shot or save myself the heartache and go straight for the simpler design? It takes about 3 weeks for them to work on it, and if Im not happy, I will have to wait another 2 or 3 weeks for them to work on the second design...Any advice appreciated!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/14/2008 4:57:28 AM
Author: duckwebber
Thank you, the profile pic really helps. We bought the diamond over the weekend, its a 1.5c D/VS2 (wonder if we should have gone for a VS1, and to keep the buget intact maybe gone down to an E instead...any views on that?) I am meeting with the designer today. While I still like the HW design of RB with side baguettes ALOT, I am not 100% confident they will be able to reproduce it to be as elegant and as delicate as the HW original. They have never done HW reproductions before so I do not have a sample of the end product to gauge what it may look like although their workmanship in general looks pretty good. They have said I am able to change my mind and opt for something else if I am not happy with the end product, and I have found a simpler design to ''fall back on''. Im abit torn at the moment, what do you think i should do? Give the HW design a shot or save myself the heartache and go straight for the simpler design? It takes about 3 weeks for them to work on it, and if Im not happy, I will have to wait another 2 or 3 weeks for them to work on the second design...Any advice appreciated!

Congrats on the diamond!! I think you did exactly the right thing in choosing VS2, also with the D it is a very nice quality combo! I think let the designer know your concerns then you should have a much better idea of how to proceed. I have a HW style solitaire without baguettes, made by a jeweller, he did a fabulous job, but I think ask as many questions as you can to get the reassurance you need. I would give the HW a shot as that is truly what you want, if the designer inspires your confidence then you might end up with an amazing ring!

 

[ringabling]

I LOVE that ring, DH doesn''t feel the same as I do about it and I''ve bummed.
If that''s the one you really want you have to try, if you don''t you may have regrets and you NEVER want to regret!

 

[duckwebber]

Thank you for inspiring me to stick to what I want! Since I have a ''free'' option i might as well give it a shot! It might take longer to have the e-ring on my finger but you''re right, at least I have no regrets at the end of it! will be off to see the designer in 30mins now, can''t wait!!

 

[Lorelei]

Let us know how you get on! That is such a classic setting style, I really hope it works out for you!