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I've been considering this option for a while now: getting some pear-shaped diamonds to add on as jackets to my two pairs of RB studs (one pair is 2.03tcwt martini-set and the other 0.80tcwt bezel-set). If they don't work as jackets, I can always add them on permanently to one of the pairs of studs.

I've found these and wonder what you all think of them?

http://www.jamesallen.com/view_matching_pair.asp?cid=322&module=diamonds&item1=892374&item2=967405

I love the L:W ratio of these pear-shaped diamonds (don't like skinny pears personally) and think they'd go nicely with my studs, but not sure about:

1) colour: will they be too yellow compared to my F-G coloured studs (esp. as I think fancy shapes tend to show up colour more), or will the colour difference not be noticeable once they're dangling from one's ears?

2) clarity: do I need to worry abt this range clarity? My studs are really OTT at VVS and am not looking for anything like that in these pairs, but wonder if I clarity will be eye-visible on earrings?

3) size: how will these compare to my current studs? Will they be too small for the larger studs or too big for the smaller ones, or is it a nice happy in-btw size that will go with both?

4) cut: actually this is the most important, esp. as I know nothing about pear-shaped. Will they be sparkly?

I'd like to keep the budget at about $5k (still trying not spend too much and keep our hard-earned moohlahs (sp?) instead for that 2nd diamond ring, he he
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, for those of you who remember and have been trying to help me with that).

Would appreciate any comments you have, or if you'd like to suggest another choice, that'd be appreciated too.
 
Phoenix,

What a fantastic idea! Do you have both pairs of studs posted somewhere on PS? If so can you direct me toward the link? How much space do you want to have between the RB''s and the pears? Oprah style, will you have a piece in the middle so the pears will sway with any movement or will it be one piece if you have permantly stick them together?

-BlueJeans
 
Date: 1/20/2008 12:41:13 AM
Author:Phoenix
I've been considering this option for a while now: getting some pear-shaped diamonds to add on as jackets to my two pairs of RB studs (one pair is 2.03tcwt martini-set and the other 0.80tcwt bezel-set). If they don't work as jackets, I can always add them on permanently to one of the pairs of studs.

I've found these and wonder what you all think of them?

http://www.jamesallen.com/view_matching_pair.asp?cid=322&module=diamonds&item1=892374&item2=967405

I love the L:W ratio of these pear-shaped diamonds (don't like skinny pears personally) and think they'd go nicely with my studs, but not sure about:

1) colour: will they be too yellow compared to my F-G coloured studs (esp. as I think fancy shapes tend to show up colour more), or will the colour difference not be noticeable once they're dangling from one's ears?

2) clarity: do I need to worry abt this range clarity? My studs are really OTT at VVS and am not looking for anything like that in these pairs, but wonder if I clarity will be eye-visible on earrings?

3) size: how will these compare to my current studs? Will they be too small for the larger studs or too big for the smaller ones, or is it a nice happy in-btw size that will go with both?

4) cut: actually this is the most important, esp. as I know nothing about pear-shaped. Will they be sparkly?

I'd like to keep the budget at about $5k (still trying not spend too much and keep our hard-earned moohlahs (sp?) instead for that 2nd diamond ring, he he
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, for those of you who remember and have been trying to help me with that).

Would appreciate any comments you have, or if you'd like to suggest another choice, that'd be appreciated too.
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Actually, I just remember that I'd get a wire discount as well as a PS discount, so my budget is a little over $5k.

I was thinking also I could have antique cushion cut stones as an alternative to the pears, provided they're roughly about the same size as the JA pears shown above. (I hope Admin can change the title of this thread for me, to something like "pears / antique cushions for jackets)"? Thanks). Not sure how much more money I'd have to add to the budget (?).
 
Date: 1/20/2008 1:41:27 AM
Author: BlueJeans
Phoenix,

What a fantastic idea! Do you have both pairs of studs posted somewhere on PS? If so can you direct me toward the link? How much space do you want to have between the RB's and the pears? Oprah style, will you have a piece in the middle so the pears will sway with any movement or will it be one piece if you have permantly stick them together?

-BlueJeans
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Thanks for your reply, BlueJeans. I don't think I have pictures of the smaller bezel studs taken ever but I will try and do so, particularly on the ears so they'll you a better idea of what they look like. I think your question is an excellent one and I hadn't actually thought about that in detail. I would think a fair bit of space due the distance btw the studs and the bottom of my earlobes. I love the idea of having a smaller diamond in between (perhaps a 20-25 pointer - I have several lying around doing nothing, so it's a great idea to put them to good use) so that the pears/ cushions would swing around. Please keep your excellent suggestions coming.

Pls see pic below of one of the larger studs (pardon the blurriness - but it gives you an idea):

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Hi Phoenix,

I will watch this topic closely....
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This is one of my next projects so I cannot wait to see how you go.

I like that you are considering the D's and the I/J's with flour, but I prefer a longer pear. On the balance I would prefer D's with lower clarity (your second option), I doubt that considering they are ear-wear you will be too obsessed about clarity after a while, just avoid black or obvious inclusions as I am sure you intend to do anyway.

Are you going custom? Have you found a jeweller/vendor?

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I have been thinking of doing the same thing, having pear drop jackets created for my rb studs. Please make sure to update and post photos!
 
Phoenix,

I myself prefer a longer pear for earrings. IMHO I think the pear should be larger than the diamond it''s swinging from. Only because a RB and a pear of the same weight, the RB will face up larger because it has less "Junk in the Trunk." They carry there weight differently. I wouldn''t be worried about the inclusions unless it interfers with the optical brillance. My vote is for the pear rather than the cushion. I would buy a RB online any day because the cutting is such a science. Pears are more of an art form so I would want to see befor I buy or have a really good return policy or put my trust in someone like mark or jonathan who could describe them to me over the phone while they are looking at several pears. Just me two cents.

BlueJeans
 
Date: 1/20/2008 8:30:35 AM
Author: Steel
Hi Phoenix,

I will watch this topic closely....
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This is one of my next projects so I cannot wait to see how you go.

I like that you are considering the D's and the I/J's with flour, but I prefer a longer pear. On the balance I would prefer D's with lower clarity (your second option), I doubt that considering they are ear-wear you will be too obsessed about clarity after a while, just avoid black or obvious inclusions as I am sure you intend to do anyway.

Are you going custom? Have you found a jeweller/vendor?

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I am so excited for you.
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Hi Steel,

Thanks for yr reply and input. What is yr L:W ratio when you say a "longer" pear?

I do prefer a better colour and also agree with you abt clarity as long as it's nothing obvious.

I was thinking of asking JA to set them for me(I'd rather not due to time constraint - so busy at work) . I wonder how that would work if I decided to return the earrings (which I hope I won't). I assume that I'd have to bear the cost of the setting.

What do you think of the proportions (ie. cut) on the D coloured pair? JA customer service says he/ she preferred them too. I am thinking of asking for ASET images (I think that's what they're called?!). I wonder if they can do that?

Btw, do you or does anyone else know about JA's PS discount? I thought I saw a 15% discount on their advert a few days ago for PS'ers but the customer service rept quoted me only less than 10% discount (even taking the PS and the 1.5% wire discounts into consideration)
 
I personally don't like the l to w ratio on the first pair, they are a bit squat and I think for earrings they look better when the pear is elongated and even more pear-like.

I don't particularly like the inclusions on the 2nd pair...they won't be noticeable from far away but you might be able to see them by eye when you're holding them in your hands. would that bother you? Have you asked if they are 'eye clean?' If they are, it's not as much of a concern.

BTW, I don't know what color your studs are, but if they are colorless, you might be able to see the color diff between them and a J pear, esp in the pear tip. That's where color is seen the most. What color are your rounds? ETA: I see that they are f/g. That should be okay....I just am wary about lower colored pears because the color in the tip can be fairly noticeable (but is less of a concern from earring viewing 'distance'...rather it's a personal preference thing when viewing at close range).
 
Date: 1/20/2008 11:15:41 AM
Author: md74
I have been thinking of doing the same thing, having pear drop jackets created for my rb studs. Please make sure to update and post photos!
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I will for sure, watch this space!!
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Date: 1/20/2008 11:25:57 AM
Author: baby monster
Phoenix, did you see these from LM? I was drooling over them just yesterday. http://www.artofplatinum.com/4images/details.php?image_id=427
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Did I see them? I''ve been drooling over them for months!!
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. Thanks for posting the link anyhow. I think I will ask JA (subject to the stones being eye-clean) to make my jackets similar to the dangling parts on those!! YaY!!
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Date: 1/20/2008 11:29:54 AM
Author: BlueJeans
Phoenix,

I myself prefer a longer pear for earrings. IMHO I think the pear should be larger than the diamond it's swinging from. Only because a RB and a pear of the same weight, the RB will face up larger because it has less 'Junk in the Trunk.' They carry there weight differently. I wouldn't be worried about the inclusions unless it interfers with the optical brillance. My vote is for the pear rather than the cushion. I would buy a RB online any day because the cutting is such a science. Pears are more of an art form so I would want to see befor I buy or have a really good return policy or put my trust in someone like mark or jonathan who could describe them to me over the phone while they are looking at several pears. Just me two cents.

BlueJeans
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Thanks for yr reply and suggestion, BJ. I am not really sure what L:W I'd like (I thought I wanted fatter looking pears, but you may very well have a point there as far as pears for earrings are concerned) but to be honest, I;m not too fussed about these as jackets cos they're not terribly expensive (well, they're not cheap, that's for sure). I'd love to go with someone like jonathan (GOG, right?) but their stones tend to be more expensive (well, I guess you pay more for quality) and also their website doesn't list a lot of stock so it's hard to decide what you want when you can't see much when you surf. I know Mark (ERD, right?) has a large following here on PS, but I haven't found him to be very responsive; maybe my requirements were not realistic but I personally prefer someone more responsive (sorry, Mark, don't mean to slander you here, but just my personal experience). Thanks for yr opinion and suggestion though, BJ.

I agree that the pears should be at least as wide as the diameter of yr RB studs, but the price is quite prohibitive even when you go up just a fraction of an mm. I'd rather not pay too much for these pears as they're only meant to be jackets. What i'd like to do is ask JA to put them in halos for me to make them look larger (hopefully not for too much more money).
 
Date: 1/22/2008 2:53:46 PM
Author: FireGoddess
I personally don't like the l to w ratio on the first pair, they are a bit squat and I think for earrings they look better when the pear is elongated and even more pear-like.

I don't particularly like the inclusions on the 2nd pair...they won't be noticeable from far away but you might be able to see them by eye when you're holding them in your hands. would that bother you? Have you asked if they are 'eye clean?' If they are, it's not as much of a concern.

BTW, I don't know what color your studs are, but if they are colorless, you might be able to see the color diff between them and a J pear, esp in the pear tip. That's where color is seen the most. What color are your rounds? ETA: I see that they are f/g. That should be okay....I just am wary about lower colored pears because the color in the tip can be fairly noticeable (but is less of a concern from earring viewing 'distance'...rather it's a personal preference thing when viewing at close range).
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FG, I LOOOVEEEE yr ring
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. It's one of my all-time favourites!!
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. If money were no object, I'd definitely buy another ring with a pear-shaped diamond and put it in a halo too.

I think I'm going to go for the second pair (JA has put them on hold for me, I believe). I agree that they should be "eye-clean", if not, I would be terribly bothered by them. I am a bit of a clarity-freak and in rings, I wouldn't go lower than a VS2 or a very very eye-clean SI1-2. I AM definitely concerned about the I1 clarity and have asked JA if they're eye-clean- waiting for their reply. So, to this end, what images or photos (not sure what details to specify) should I ask JA for?

I think with D colour, these should be a safe bet, again I'm concerned about the clarity. Let's see what JA comes back with. If anyone has experience with JA, I'd definitely love to hear from you.

FG, what do you think about the depth and table? Is the pear going to have a "bow-tie" effect (another one of my concerns)? Appreciate yr input and suggestions.
 
Pear shaped dangles are AWESOME. I can''t wait to see what you get. I''m going to go sulk and cook breakfast now because I can''t buy any right now - need to save money for taxes. I''ve been wanting diamond dangle earrings for awhile now and was thinking RB but you know the pear shape sounds even better.
 
Date: 1/26/2008 10:42:28 AM
Author: marcyc
Pear shaped dangles are AWESOME. I can''t wait to see what you get. I''m going to go sulk and cook breakfast now because I can''t buy any right now - need to save money for taxes. I''ve been wanting diamond dangle earrings for awhile now and was thinking RB but you know the pear shape sounds even better.
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Ditto, I can''t wait to see them! My new favorite stone is the pear; I saw one recently and it has occupied my mind! How are you? Good to see you!
 
hi folks
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This is the pair I''m going to go with, provided that the feather on the first one doesn''t break the surface. Apparently, the first diamond is NOT eye-clean but I''ve been reasurred that it''s only visible if you look at it very "closely" ("closely" being 2-3 inches away). As they''re goinng to be jackets to earrings, I don''t see why anyone would want to look at them that closely.

http://www.jamesallen.com/view_matching_pair.asp?cid=322&module=diamonds&item1=1104929&item2=1092321

So, I''m going to talk to Jim tonight and find out abt the feather. If everything is ok (inclg the price of the setting), I''m going have them set a la LM, like the ones Baby Monster posted, except with a few more links to take into a/c my larger earlobes (so there will be more distance between the studs and the pears).

YaY!!
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Yay! I hope they work out!!
 
Can''t wait to see how these turn out! The stones are lovely - perfect for dangles. I hope you love them.

Jen
 
Fabulous project. I''d like a pair of pears myself.
 
Thank you, Ellen, Mrs Mitchell and Harriet (where've ya been, Harriet?!! I've missed you!!).

I just got off the 'phone with Jim. He's the nicest man, ever!! The poor man had to take my call at home, just to accomodate the later hour at my end. He reassured me that the feather absolutely does not break the surface, so yay!!
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The only thing is the halos are a tad expensive. I'm hoping to get them for a lower price. Jim is going to get me another two quotes, so lets' see how that goes.

In any case, i'm gettng the pears, even if it means I can only use them as jackets for my smaller studs (I can always upgrade later, right?! he he
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I'm so excited, I tell ya!! I've nver bought anything from a PS vendor before and Jim tells me these diamonds are beautiful!! I can't wait to have them in the palms of my hands!!
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And I have really only heard nice things about Jim, so it doesn''t surprise me he took your call at home.
 
Date: 2/4/2008 9:36:44 AM
Author: Ellen
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And I have really only heard nice things about Jim, so it doesn't surprise me he took your call at home.
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yay!!

And considering he's the president of the company and all. He's sooo nice, I tell ya!

Makes the transaction so much more pleasant!
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Congrats on your choice, can''t wait to see the beautiful stones, and jackets!!!
 
Hi Phoenix,
Thanks for your kind thread. I''ve been busy and sick, but am still around.
 
Date: 2/4/2008 1:35:24 PM
Author: FireGoddess
Congrats on your choice, can''t wait to see the beautiful stones, and jackets!!!
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Thank you, FG! I can''t wait to see ''em myself.

Did I already tell you I LOOOOVEEE yr ring!!?
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Date: 2/4/2008 5:59:03 PM
Author: Harriet
Hi Phoenix,
Thanks for your kind thread. I''ve been busy and sick, but am still around.
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Harriet, it''s me, Lien
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I''m sorry to hear you''re sick. I''ve been sick myself - colds and coughs (I am sure it''s to do with my thyroid problems). Are you taking care of yrself? Is yr FI taking good care of you? I hope you get better real soon. It sucks not to feel well
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I love the green stone in yr avatar. Forgive me, but I haven''t surfed enough since I started my new job. What stone is that and what''s yr plan for it? Love the gorgeous deep green colour.
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So I talked to Jim again tonight and most of the details are sorted out already. i''m going to wire transfer the money to them tomo (hopefully - next few days are Chinese NY and everything is shut); if not then Monday latest. Then it''ll not be long before my beautiful jackets are in my grubby little hands,, he he
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I''m really very impressed with Jim. He noticed something on the LM''s pic that I didn''t: the melee goes up in size gradually towards the bottom of the pears.

Can''t wait....
 
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