Ideas to reset diamond studs in to another piece?

[michelejkiss]

A year ago, I bought myself a gift of diamond studs - something I have always wanted and could never afford. They are 0.30-0.31 A Cut Above from Whiteflash. (Pic attached.)

This week, my family gave me diamond studs as a gift (slightly larger than the ones I have) that were re-made from a brooch of my grandmother. They have MUCH more sentimental value and I am thrilled So I plan on wearing these ones moving forward.

So I am thinking about taking my Whiteflash ones and resetting them in to another piece. I already own two beautiful necklaces, one of which is (another) family heirloom, so a necklace wouldn't get worn much. So, I'm basically thinking bracelet or ring.

I used to frequent these forums a few years ago and thought folks might have some great ideas I wouldn't have even considered! Appreciate any suggestions.

 

[teobdl]

Three stone ring with around 6-6.2mm center diamond.

 

[baby monster]

3 or 5 stone ring with either all diamonds or colored gemstone like sapphire or ruby.

 

[VirginiaZee]

Congratulations on your new earrings!

And how fun that you get to plan a new project with your original pair. What about a moi et toi ring?

 

[m-2-b]

Agree w/ either a 3 stone ring or dangling bezel earrings!

 

[marcy]

Very pretty earrings. I would vote for using them as side stones in a 3 stone ring. Do you like gemstones? Maybe get a colored stone in the middle?

How wonderful to have some new earrings made from your grandmother's brooch.

 

[LLJsmom]

3 or 5 stone ring with either all diamonds or colored gemstone like sapphire or ruby.

gREAT IDEA!! +1

 

[michelejkiss]

Thanks all!! Great ideas.

I am leaning towards a ring.

Either a three-stone with a blue center stone (perhaps Topaz - I like light blues) or a five-stone Trellis with three light-blue stones and the two diamonds I already have. http://www.whiteflash.com/right-hand-rings/5-stone-trellis-diamond-right-hand-ring-2315.htm

 

[baby monster]

Trellis would be a great setting. I love the graduated 5 stone look in Trellis. There are some bands with light blue stones alternating with diamonds in this thread to give you an idea of how it'll look. [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-us-your-colored-stone-eternity-bands.190624/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-us-your-colored-stone-eternity-bands.190624/[/URL]

 

[Sparklelu]

Funny you should ask... I just sent my 2cttw diamond studs that I never wore because I have a bigger pair. and a few random stones off to Grace at Jewels by Grace for two of these. One in YG with double bezel and one in RG with milgrain for the bigger studs.
Waiting patiently for them!!!!
That would be my vote!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think .30 stones are so perfect for a ring, especially since you have fine quality diamonds. I'd recommend either sapphire or spinel as they will be more durable and last longer for a piece of fine jewelry.

 

[junebug17]

^I agree with DS, it would be my choice to use them as sidestones with a colored stone in the center - and I aslo think a sapphire is your best bet, they come in all different shades of blue, I'm sure you could find one in a lighter tone. You could check out the CS forum for ideas and recommendations if you decide to go that route.

 

[michelejkiss]

Thank you both. Yeah if I could find lighter coloured sapphires that would work. Will check out the colour stone forum. Thank you!

 

[junebug17]

Read the "If you're new to colored stones" thread that's pinned at the top, gives some good info. Also check out the "favorite vendors" thread.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Thank you both. Yeah if I could find lighter coloured sapphires that would work. Will check out the colour stone forum. Thank you!

Okay, I have a strong recommendation for you. Caysie van Bebber is turning out some gorgeous jewelry and her prices are in the realm of reasonable. She can access THE most gorgeous lighter blue sapphires and make your ring. I will show you a ring she made for a PS member with the sapphires. I am having a band made now with them! She probably cannot get large ones of this type, so it depends on how large you want.

I can tell you that the colored stones forum can be a little overwhelming as there is almost too much information.

 

[sarahb]

3 or 5 stone ring with either all diamonds or colored gemstone like sapphire or ruby.

gREAT IDEA!! +1

I'd vote for this idea as well....how fun to begin a new project, & wonderful you'll have those earrings to remember your grandmother!

 

[lambskin]

I am with the majority-3 stone ring with a diamond or colored stone in the center. I have been seeing more bypass rings that do not look so 'cocktail-ish' and it could be accented with some pretty channel set baguettes or rounds.