Instead of diamonds.....???

[LorettaB]

This ring was one of my very first pawn shop purchases many years ago. See the hearts intertwined making up the band? Surely it was someone's wedding ring at one time....maybe the early 80's?? It's substantial and it's different and that's what I like about it. When I bought it, it had a (way too small) marquise diamond so I had it reset with the 1 carat diamond cluster it has had ever since. I am thinking I may want to change the diamonds out and use them on another project I am working on. I had thought about a Moissanite, just for fun. Any ideas from you smart folks out there? Some things I am definite about, this one I am not.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Love the band on that one!

 

[LorettaB]

Love the band on that one!

It's different, no doubt! I think it may have been a custom made piece.

Loretta

 

[Bron357]

Coloured stones ?

 

[LorettaB]

Coloured stones ?

Oh yes! I had the same thought! Any recommendations for what looks best with yellow gold??

 

[Bron357]

To me, anyway, I like red, pink and green better in yellow gold while I prefer blue and purple in white gold.

 

[LorettaB]

Red would be

To me, anyway, I like red, pink and green better in yellow gold while I prefer blue and purple in white gold.

gorgeous and even more unique! Thank you for helping me!

 

[Bron357]

I’d put red or pink in to “tie in” with the heart motif. A “love ring”.

 

[LorettaB]

I’d put red or pink in to “tie in” with the heart motif. A “love ring”.

I love red! That really would bis gorgeous. What do you think about a diamond halo?

 

[daneshpastry]

I love red! That really would bis gorgeous. What do you think about a diamond halo?

Something that busy doesn't need a halo (but I also hate halos) .I'd get a nice suite of vivid pink sapphires (or rubies if in the budget) and make it a statement cocktail ring.

 

[LorettaB]

Something that busy doesn't need a halo (but I also hate halos) .I'd get a nice suite of vivid pink sapphires (or rubies if in the budget) and make it a statement cocktail ring.

You are right about it being busy!

 

[rockhoundofficiando]

This ring was one of my very first pawn shop purchases many years ago. See the hearts intertwined making up the band? Surely it was someone's wedding ring at one time....maybe the early 80's?? It's substantial and it's different and that's what I like about it. When I bought it, it had a (way too small) marquise diamond so I had it reset with the 1 carat diamond cluster it has had ever since. I am thinking I may want to change the diamonds out and use them on another project I am working on. I had thought about a Moissanite, just for fun. Any ideas from you smart folks out there? Some things I am definite about, this one I am not.

I really love the pierced scroll heavy gold work. The diamonds appear to be decent too, unlike many cluster rings. If you're looking for a solitare look you could do a large golden imperial topaz or citrine too.

 

[LorettaB]

I really love the pierced scroll heavy gold work. The diamonds appear to be decent too, unlike many cluster rings. If you're looking for a solitare look you could do a large golden imperial topaz or citrine too.

The diamonds are good overall. That cluster is probably older than the ring it's on. I was thinking about using them in a pendant that I am getting from a Ruby Lane seller to replace the pearls in it, or have the diamonds set in a band. Some of the new mountings I have seen are beautiful and different, which is really what I love. I think the main opinion is to go with a colored stone and I think we are all in agreement on that. A colored stone would make a big difference.

 

[metall]

This is a Beautiful ring! I was thinking maybe something big and bold to really help the ring stand out like a rubies or citrines just to give it a really brilliant pop of color.

 

[LorettaB]

This is a Beautiful ring! I was thinking maybe something big and bold to really help the ring stand out like a rubies or citrines just to give it a really brilliant pop of color.

I do love colored stones!!

 

[prinsad]

I love Moissanites. You could find a pretty big one for a good price and set it. Colored stones would look nice too.

 

[LorettaB]

I love Moissanites. You could find a pretty big one for a good price and set it. Colored stones would look nice too.

As a matter of fact, I have a Moissanite being delivered today and am undecided about whether or not to put it on this band or a plain gold medium width band. Not really thin...but substantial. I am eager to see how the Moissanite works out. I will be sure and let you all know what I decide. So many good ideas and suggestions!!