Dreamer_D
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LibbyLA|1367979880|3442448 said:I like the center stone higher, but all of the diamonds a little lower (the way you've changed the cad). I don't like the filled in sides at all. Just looks clunky and chunky to me. I prefer the open look of the original for the end prongs.
liz
Dreamer_D|1367982987|3442467 said:I don't like the new mock up. I would use the original design but simply lower all of the stones. I don't like the center up higher than the others.
I like a three stone because more money for bigger side stones. Bigger stones = bigger bling.
CharmyPoo said:I have no experience with BGD since they don't respond to my emails so I can't compare their work.
04diamond<3|1367987628|3442508 said:CharmyPoo said:I have no experience with BGD since they don't respond to my emails so I can't compare their work.
Oh, Charmy, they don't respond to my emails either....I wonder if that will ever change...![]()
Niel|1367974335|3442387 said:christina i appreciate your input. I value your opinions on these things because i think you understand my situation more than some on here.The person I am working with, ive looked at his work, and though i wouldnt go with him for more delicate work, from what i have seen he does nice work, especially with more strait forward designs. with shipping and the cost t unset and the band with BGD, i think it would end up costing double than to go with him.
The reason I mentioned a 3 stone is that lots of people have said a 5 stone wont be engagementy enough, so i wanted some peoples opinions on a 3 stone vrs my 5 stones. Id considered it as a cost saving measure, though.
heres a really fast and dirty pic of what i think ill send back to him, as you see i remove d the cathedral. go idea? bad idea? you decide![]()
CharmyPoo|1367984777|3442489 said:I have no experience with BGD since they don't respond to my emails so I can't compare their work.
I also don't have direct experience with David Klass but looking at photos of his work ... I am really not concerned even with more delicate pieces. I am purely speaking from a workmanship perspective. I would really consider him if I wanted a value custom piece. His pave is not as refined as LM, SK, VC .. but neither are many of the other popular vendors here.
I mean look at this ... it's a beautiful five stone:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/five-stone-acc-with-pink-halo.179924/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/five-stone-acc-with-pink-halo.179924/[/URL]
And I really like this band ...
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jjspierx|1368020658|3442654 said:Just a quick mockup of your original design, only lowered while keeping the cathedral.
Chrono|1368020943|3442660 said:jjspierx|1368020658|3442654 said:Just a quick mockup of your original design, only lowered while keeping the cathedral.
This! Very elegant, wearable and feminine.
Chrono|1368022204|3442680 said:Niel, what is the original width? 2 mm is plenty thick since there are no stones around the shank.
jjspierx|1368020658|3442654 said:
Niel|1368021879|3442671 said:Thanks jjspierx!! Much better than mine. I sent him that pic!
Niel|1368021879|3442671 said:Chrono|1368020943|3442660 said:jjspierx|1368020658|3442654 said:Just a quick mockup of your original design, only lowered while keeping the cathedral.
This! Very elegant, wearable and feminine.
Thanks jjspierx!! Much better than mine. I sent him that pic!
What do you guys think of the width. Keeping in mind my trinity is pretty thin.
jjspierx|1368020658|3442654 said:
CharmyPoo|1367984777|3442489 said:I have no experience with BGD since they don't respond to my emails so I can't compare their work.
I also don't have direct experience with David Klass but looking at photos of his work ... I am really not concerned even with more delicate pieces. I am purely speaking from a workmanship perspective. I would really consider him if I wanted a value custom piece. His pave is not as refined as LM, SK, VC .. but neither are many of the other popular vendors here.
I mean look at this ... it's a beautiful five stone:
And I really like this band ...
Yssie|1368049162|3443024 said:CharmyPoo|1367984777|3442489 said:I have no experience with BGD since they don't respond to my emails so I can't compare their work.
I also don't have direct experience with David Klass but looking at photos of his work ... I am really not concerned even with more delicate pieces. I am purely speaking from a workmanship perspective. I would really consider him if I wanted a value custom piece. His pave is not as refined as LM, SK, VC .. but neither are many of the other popular vendors here.
I mean look at this ... it's a beautiful five stone:
And I really like this band ...
I did a double-take reading this.
The second band is lovely, but do you honestly consider the LM copy fine workmanship Charmy? I hold your opinions on pave in high regard but also speaking purely from a workmanship perspective - that assertion coming from a poster who consistently puts vendors through the wringer for poor finish and pave that shows too much metal is bafflingly inconsistent.
CharmyPoo|1368052369|3443054 said:Yssie|1368049162|3443024 said:CharmyPoo|1367984777|3442489 said:I have no experience with BGD since they don't respond to my emails so I can't compare their work.
I also don't have direct experience with David Klass but looking at photos of his work ... I am really not concerned even with more delicate pieces. I am purely speaking from a workmanship perspective. I would really consider him if I wanted a value custom piece. His pave is not as refined as LM, SK, VC .. but neither are many of the other popular vendors here.
I mean look at this ... it's a beautiful five stone:
And I really like this band ...
I did a double-take reading this.
The second band is lovely, but do you honestly consider the LM copy fine workmanship Charmy? I hold your opinions on pave in high regard but also speaking purely from a workmanship perspective - that assertion coming from a poster who consistently puts vendors through the wringer for poor finish and pave that shows too much metal is bafflingly inconsistent.
The key to my post is "value custom piece". To my point above, we can't put him in the same category as folks like LM, SK, VC .. and RDG is in a league of their own. His work simply is not at the same level but he is good value for what you get. His pricing is like some some of the etsy vendors but I feel his work is better than the etsy vendors. I don't think I said anything about "fine workmanship". I believe his work is good for the price - same I believe LOGR is good value. There are folks that just aren't worth it.
In terms of the first ring, is it anything like Leon's work - absolutely not - but it is beautiful on its own and probably cost 1/5th of what Leon charges. Going back to value, I think it is good ring at that price.
ETA: I have removed the "copying" aspect out of my evaluation. I am purely judging from cost -> product.
CharmyPoo|1368052369|3443054 said:Yssie|1368049162|3443024 said:CharmyPoo|1367984777|3442489 said:I have no experience with BGD since they don't respond to my emails so I can't compare their work.
I also don't have direct experience with David Klass but looking at photos of his work ... I am really not concerned even with more delicate pieces. I am purely speaking from a workmanship perspective. I would really consider him if I wanted a value custom piece. His pave is not as refined as LM, SK, VC .. but neither are many of the other popular vendors here.
I mean look at this ... it's a beautiful five stone:
And I really like this band ...
I did a double-take reading this.
The second band is lovely, but do you honestly consider the LM copy fine workmanship Charmy? I hold your opinions on pave in high regard but also speaking purely from a workmanship perspective - that assertion coming from a poster who consistently puts vendors through the wringer for poor finish and pave that shows too much metal is bafflingly inconsistent.
The key to my post is "value custom piece". To my point above, we can't put him in the same category as folks like LM, SK, VC .. and RDG is in a league of their own. His work simply is not at the same level but he is good value for what you get. His pricing is like some some of the etsy vendors but I feel his work is better than the etsy vendors. I don't think I said anything about "fine workmanship". I believe his work is good for the price - same I believe LOGR is good value. There are folks that just aren't worth it.
In terms of the first ring, is it anything like Leon's work - absolutely not - but it is beautiful on its own and probably cost 1/5th of what Leon charges. Going back to value, I think it is good ring at that price.
ETA: I have removed the "copying" aspect out of my evaluation. I am purely judging from cost -> product.
Niel|1368055557|3443096 said:I mean my design isn't complex or really difficult I would think. I know there's issues with copying work, but this doesn't seem like a copy of anything. I'm looking for normal quality, something like say James Allen would have. Will I not be getting that with DK?
because yeah BGD has nice quality, but the band I'm looking at doesn't seem necessarily noteworthy
Yssie|1368053719|3443076 said:That's fair - "fine" was my interpretation of "refined", and I misinterpreted the positive context of your post to mean objectively "fine workmanship".
I can't speak to Klass' pricing but I've certainly worked with vendors who provide better value for money than others - different vendors serve different niche needs. Just based on photos (I've never seen his work IRL, but I've seen and own BGD pieces) I don't think that Niel trying to compare Klass' workmanship to BGD's is a fair or fruitful venture - they serve different niche needs.
I suppose Niel's best option just depends on precisely what she's looking for.
ETA: I'm sidestepping other topics as well.
luvsdmb|1368058143|3443120 said:Wow Niel, you poor thing are you confused by all these comments? I guess I missed it but where you planning on using BGD at one point for your ring? You mentioned something about pulling the trigger on the sidestones.
Maybe you could let me know what's going on hereI am confused. Are you able to have your ring done at ERD? Have you checked with Quest? My quote from Quest was really really good. OR are you completely happy and content having it done with DK?
Catch me up please![]()
Niel|1368055557|3443096 said:I mean my design isn't complex or really difficult I would think. I know there's issues with copying work, but this doesn't seem like a copy of anything. I'm looking for normal quality, something like say James Allen would have. Will I not be getting that with DK?
because yeah BGD has nice quality, but the band I'm looking at doesn't seem necessarily noteworthy