Kerbear560
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I posted this in my previous thread: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/guess-whos-designing-my-setting-im-so-excited.35277/, but it was buried in there, and I figured I'd get more responses with a new thread. So, here it goes:
Side stones or no side stones, that is the question...
Mark Morrell is designing my engagement ring (I'm so excited)! At this point I am undecided as to whether I want side stones or not. I want the ring to look as fluid and rounded as possible, and I’m afraid that although I love the look of side stones, the ring might loose some of its fluidity if we add them. As far as type of side stones, if we add them, I like channel set rounds (as long as there isn't a lot of space between the stones) and I also like the look of the bead set rounds used in some of the work posted on Mark Morrell's website. The side stones would only go halfway down the shank, and would not taper. Also, I love the look of Mark's plain platinum work, but I’m concerned about the ring (over time) losing that amazing level of polish that he achieves. With side stones, there is less exposed metal (i.e. less scratched platinum to drive me crazy!).
When deciding whether or not to use side stones, we also need to take into account what kind of wedding band I would get to go with each option. If we go with an engagement ring with side stones, we would probably have a wedding band custom made to match (diamonds the same size, but ring width smaller). Preferably they would sit flush, but a very small gap doesn’t bother me. If we go with a plain platinum setting, I would get a very thin micropave wedding band. Or, what about using bead set round side stones and pairing it with a micropave wedding band? Would that match?
I guess we also need to take into account my small finger size (4), and how much room the two rings will take up together on it (there is about 10 – 11 mm of space available on my ring finger). The micropave wedding band would definitely take up less space than a custom matching band.
So, as far as what to do about side stones, I would appreciate any opinions!!! Thanks!
Side stones or no side stones, that is the question...
Mark Morrell is designing my engagement ring (I'm so excited)! At this point I am undecided as to whether I want side stones or not. I want the ring to look as fluid and rounded as possible, and I’m afraid that although I love the look of side stones, the ring might loose some of its fluidity if we add them. As far as type of side stones, if we add them, I like channel set rounds (as long as there isn't a lot of space between the stones) and I also like the look of the bead set rounds used in some of the work posted on Mark Morrell's website. The side stones would only go halfway down the shank, and would not taper. Also, I love the look of Mark's plain platinum work, but I’m concerned about the ring (over time) losing that amazing level of polish that he achieves. With side stones, there is less exposed metal (i.e. less scratched platinum to drive me crazy!).
When deciding whether or not to use side stones, we also need to take into account what kind of wedding band I would get to go with each option. If we go with an engagement ring with side stones, we would probably have a wedding band custom made to match (diamonds the same size, but ring width smaller). Preferably they would sit flush, but a very small gap doesn’t bother me. If we go with a plain platinum setting, I would get a very thin micropave wedding band. Or, what about using bead set round side stones and pairing it with a micropave wedding band? Would that match?
I guess we also need to take into account my small finger size (4), and how much room the two rings will take up together on it (there is about 10 – 11 mm of space available on my ring finger). The micropave wedding band would definitely take up less space than a custom matching band.
So, as far as what to do about side stones, I would appreciate any opinions!!! Thanks!