#JOTW My new reset by Victor

[bright ice]

Your new setting is stunning @Bonfire! The cathedral shank curves so elegantly, I love it

 

[Dancing Fire]

Beautiful ring! Super job well done by Victor!

 

[Bonfire]

@leukolenos Thank you

@PierreBear Thanks! Victor did an awesome job finishing the prongs! I agree with @Acinom they look like hearts from the top down view.

@petite_singe Thank you! I love wearing this ring so much! She’s so pretty 360 degrees.

@bright ice Thank you, I adore the curve of the cathedral It’s a very feminine look to me.

@Dancing Fire Thanks DF! Victor’s skill is very evident in this design.

 

[House Cat]

Just beautiful!

 

[LJsapphire]

So beautiful, I love the flower theme, the cathedral setting and the melee

 

[Ellen]

I came back looking for more pics.... *sniff*

 

[Bonfire]

I came back looking for more pics.... *sniff*

Well...if you want more
First sun we’ve had in a few days! She’s really flashing some colors today

 

[LLJsmom]

Yay!! More pics!!!! Love the flow of that basket! The platinum looks alive.

 

[JLW05]

Beautiful. Enjoy.

 

[Ellen]

Oh. My.

Bonfire, that ring is truly swoonable. I'm serious. I don't often get too worked up over a ring, but this one is just exquisite. From that diamond with its gloriously high crown (which the last pic totally captured) to that terribly feminine, flattering setting. It's just a perfect match. You must be over the moon, I sure would be!

Thank you for the new pics, you really captured the beauty of that ring.

 

[carbonfan]

Thank you for sharing these luscious photos! I can't get enough of your reset! Every detail is just exquisite and it looks so perfect on your hand! LOVE IT!!!

 

[bright ice]

OH, those photos are luscious!

 

[Bonfire]

Thanks @LLJsmom! I agree, the basket has a molten flow

@JLW05 Thank you, I’m enjoying!
@Ellen Wow!! You are so sweet! I’m hugely flattered you like my ring! Thank you so much!
@carbonfan I’m So flattered by your very kind compliments! Blushing,
Thank you! My ring is honored

Thanks @bright ice! What’s not luscious are my garden worn old hands!
We would all love to see some hand shots of your magnificent royal masterpiece!

 

[ringbling17]

I love the way this turned out! It’s beautiful!

 

[Matthews1127]

Absolutely perfect!! I saw this on. VC’s IG, too!! Was hoping this was going to show up, here!! Beautiful artistry (as usual); VC NEVER disappoints!!!
Congratulations, @Bonfire!!! I do hope your stunning OEC has found her forever home!!

 

[bright ice]

@Bonfire I’m curious about this new setting vs the original VC setting it was in when you bought the OEC. What did you not like about it that made you choose to get a new setting?
They are both beauties

 

[Bonfire]

@Bonfire I’m curious about this new setting vs the original VC setting it was in when you bought the OEC. What did you not like about it that made you choose to get a new setting?
They are both beauties

The original setting was a beauty! Most definitely. However, over time I found that I didn’t love how extremely low set the head and stone were. The culet rested on top of my finger. The stone was too sunken into the widened donut for me. The prongs on that ring were divine though. The profile, as pretty as the scalloped crown was, just bothered me by how *squat* it sat. I love shoulders that taper in some fashion. A build up to the stone. My old setting was a flat squared off band with the head *sitting* on top. It was created to be very low profile, pretty but I like more *movement* in a setting if that makes sense. Graceful curves. Even if the old head was on a tapered band I would have enjoyed it more. I also wanted a setting that let more light in from the sides, and because of that I think my stone preforms better now (looks bigger too!)Yes I see some tint but also a lot more sparkle! It all comes down to personal preference. I attached comparison photos that show what I’m talking about.

 

[bright ice]

The original setting was a beauty! Most definitely. However, over time I found that I didn’t love how extremely low set the head and stone were. The culet rested on top of my finger. The stone was too sunken into the widened donut for me. The prongs on that ring were divine though. The profile, as pretty as the scalloped crown was, just bothered me by how *squat* it sat. I love shoulders that taper in some fashion. A build up to the stone. My old setting was a flat squared off band with the head *sitting* on top. It was created to be very low profile, pretty but I like more *movement* in a setting if that makes sense. Graceful curves. Even if the old head was on a tapered band I would have enjoyed it more. I also wanted a setting that let more light in from the sides, and because of that I think my stone preforms better now (looks bigger too!)Yes I see some tint but also a lot more sparkle! It all comes down to personal preference. I attached comparison photos that show what I’m talking about.

Thanks @Bonfire, I see what you mean. I think I would have felt the same as you regarding how low and squatty the previous setting was. I absolutely love your new one!!!

 

[Acinom]

Swoon... your new pics!
I love love love the choices you made for your new setting.

Thanks for posting the comparison pics. Your old setting was definitely pretty, but the new one makes your stone sparkle like crazy.

Did you keep the old setting for a colored stone?

Your setting looks elegant as a standalone ring as well as stacked. How do you usually wear it?

 

[EllieTO]

Oh my gosh, I didn't realize until now that this is Divine Miss M! I do like the old setting, but it's a bit too squat for my taste also. They're both beautiful, it just depends on what your preference is.

 

[apacherose]

The original setting was a beauty! Most definitely. However, over time I found that I didn’t love how extremely low set the head and stone were. The culet rested on top of my finger. The stone was too sunken into the widened donut for me. The prongs on that ring were divine though. The profile, as pretty as the scalloped crown was, just bothered me by how *squat* it sat. I love shoulders that taper in some fashion. A build up to the stone. My old setting was a flat squared off band with the head *sitting* on top. It was created to be very low profile, pretty but I like more *movement* in a setting if that makes sense. Graceful curves. Even if the old head was on a tapered band I would have enjoyed it more. I also wanted a setting that let more light in from the sides, and because of that I think my stone preforms better now (looks bigger too!)Yes I see some tint but also a lot more sparkle! It all comes down to personal preference. I attached comparison photos that show what I’m talking about.

Great photos and explanation! Well done!

 

[bright ice]

@Bonfire, would you say the shank of your setting is a knife edge?

 

[Bonfire]

[ QUOTE="bright ice, post: 4368627, member: 45830"]@Bonfire, would you say the shank of your setting is a knife edge?[/QUOTE]
Hi bright ice
Here are a few more photos that may help you to see better?
Where the melee tapers to a point and integrates to the band it is somewhat knife edge, but quickly rounds out for the continuation of the band. I love the look from all perspectives and it’s extremely comfortable!

 

[missy]

Well...if you want more
First sun we’ve had in a few days! She’s really flashing some colors today

Swoon! Thank you for the additional photos. Beautiful

 

[bright ice]

Perfect!!!

 

[Bonfire]

A couple more. My iPhone pics aren’t very good, sorry. Hope this illustrates well enough for you.

 

[Gussie]

I keep coming back to this thread @Bonfire. This ring is the stuff dreams are made of!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Me, too! I adore this setting and it was so helpful seeing the difference in height between this one and the first one. This setting is the perfect height, in my opinion! I love this shank, too!

 

[Bonfire]

I keep coming back to this thread @Bonfire. This ring is the stuff dreams are made of!

Back atcha girl! Your’s is a slice of heaven! After you upgraded and listed your dahlia setting for sale (my stone was just a wee bit too big) I knew I wanted (no needed ) something similar. You started the ball rollin’

 

[Bonfire]

Me, too! I adore this setting and it was so helpful seeing the difference in height between this one and the first one. This setting is the perfect height, in my opinion! I love this shank, too!

Thank you for your kind compliments DS