Marquise halo inspiration, please

[ccuheartnurse]

An exciting project Neil. I like the 6th one Rocky posted. Very sleek. I have a yellow stone I'm having a bezel removed from (closed off the stone too much)& adding prongs. I would definitely set it in a yellow head & add a cup (even if you go 1/4 - 1/2 way down the basket).

Here are a few I've saved in my inspiration file.






I started to put some thought into this design as you can see. LOL LOL I thought to combine this with the side detail of the 1st pic (Ruby Marquise).


Judy

 

[acv123]

Can you set a diamond into a collet setting so the girdle is above the metal bezel? Asking for a friend

Wow, love this and yes it's possible which and didn't know until I had a small OEC I have set into a bezel/collet style. I think historical examples of this kind of setting are sometimes called rub over/collet setting and would have made direct contact with the girdle but on my reproduction I can see the girdle hovering every so slightly above the metal. Attaching some pics here-- I can try to get some better pictures of the girdle later.

 

[Niel]

Because if I could get a thin collet going like this

 

[Niel]

 

[SimoneDi]

Love this last inspiration! Also, your new marquise is stunning!

 

[Niel]

Now I’m not sure how plausible t is to get a collet bezel the way I want it- and yes obviously the proportions are f’d but

 

[ccuheartnurse]

I like that last one you posted!
The collet styles I’ve seen have always been a bit wide. Maybe one of the trades can answer your question about how thin a collet setting can be made or email the vendor who’s making your ring. Another thought, I wonder if a faux collet can be implemented much like a faux bezel can be done.
If you choose to go with the setting you posted, it’s very pretty. What shape are the side stones, pears or is it a pattern? I like the white melee with my yellow stone, makes the colour pop.

 

[KKJohnson]

For some reason these two really stood out to me

 

[Gussie]

This one makes my heart skip a beat!

 

[Fancygems]

View attachment 636429 I like these

 

[Niel]

I like that last one you posted!
The collet styles I’ve seen have always been a bit wide. Maybe one of the trades can answer your question about how thin a collet setting can be made or email the vendor who’s making your ring. Another thought, I wonder if a faux collet can be implemented much like a faux bezel can be done.
If you choose to go with the setting you posted, it’s very pretty. What shape are the side stones, pears or is it a pattern? I like the white melee with my yellow stone, makes the colour pop.

The side detail is just pave

 

[rockysalamander]

What about a collet inner setting like this with some pretty prongs?

 

[Matthews1127]

This (prong set, with an air line):



Great photo, @Fancygems!

 

[princessandthepear]

@Niel, I saw this ring and immediately thought of you. https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/rin...inum-cluster-ring-j_42728333/?utm_medium=cpc&...
I love the interesting halo and this would look excellent in yellow gold on your lovely marquise diamond. Please post more pics of it. The color is luscious.

 

[Niel]

Halo with more texture.

I think you are heading vintage, but I thought posting a few contemporary options might be fun (I'm home with a sick kid...boring).

Oh man that’s really not my style. But you’re right I do love 80s things.

 

[Niel]

 

[Niel]

 

[Niel]

Now not exactly but this is the closest I’ve found to the image in my head of a gold collet with a halo around it. Extra points for it having a pointy diamond.

I’m aware I’m the only one following this but it’s helping me keep my images in order

 

[msop04]

My GOD, I love this so much!

 

[Niel]

My GOD, I love this so much!

Yeah I’m pretty familiar with this setting I don’t think I’d like it with a colored diamond

 

[msop04]

Yeah I’m pretty familiar with this setting I don’t think I’d like it with a colored diamond

BOOOOOO! LOL

 

[lambskin]

I love that setting too FancyGems. I agree with Niel, I like the ring in all white diamonds. And I am not a fan of bezels. But in this ring, the bezel with no prong and no space really make this ring look fluid.

 

[pokerface]

I saw you posted hand shots in another thread - in my opinion, the ring is GORGEOUS as it is. Would you consider leaving it in the original setting? The stone is so large and has so much presence that I think a halo would be overkill.

 

[Niel]

I saw you posted hand shots in another thread - in my opinion, the ring is GORGEOUS as it is. Would you consider leaving it in the original setting? The stone is so large and has so much presence that I think a halo would be overkill.

No.

It’s poorly made, cannot be sized to my finger size, and does nothing for the stones color.

 

[Niel]

I think this ring is the closest example to the halo idea I have in my head. The photo is small- but you can see the stonen is set almost like a collet- held by the prongs- and has a baby little airline

 

[rockysalamander]

I think this ring is the closest example to the halo idea I have in my head. The photo is small- but you can see the stonen is set almost like a collet- held by the prongs- and has a baby little airline

Really pretty!

 

[Maisie]

Cropped it to see the detail. It’s beautiful!

 

[cokitty]

What about this one?

 

[cokitty]

Bezels could easily be swapped into prongs.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

I think this ring is the closest example to the halo idea I have in my head. The photo is small- but you can see the stonen is set almost like a collet- held by the prongs- and has a baby little airline

Oh, this one's my favorite so far.

I'm also kinda diggin the alternating round and marquise stones in this halo: