Post your current favourite settings!!

[missydebby]

Super exciting Sweet pea. Can''t wait to see how the Julia looks with a cushion.

 

[heyjudes]

SweetPea - I''m super stoked! DBF agreed to it pretty quickly, I thought he might put up a fight since he did like another setting, but as he said "you''re the one who has to wear it, so what you like is most important." I

my man!

I asked a million questions to Erica and she answered quickly and promptly each time. Couldn''t ask for anyone better! We''re also considering them for wedding bands as well, so can''t wait to see how yours turn out.

What modifications are you having made?

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/29/2010 3:23:21 AM
Author: heyjudes
SweetPea - I''m super stoked! DBF agreed to it pretty quickly, I thought he might put up a fight since he did like another setting, but as he said ''you''re the one who has to wear it, so what you like is most important.'' I

my man!


I asked a million questions to Erica and she answered quickly and promptly each time. Couldn''t ask for anyone better! We''re also considering them for wedding bands as well, so can''t wait to see how yours turn out.


What modifications are you having made?

I''m so stoked you are going for the Julia heyjudes!! Knew you would come around eventually, mwa ha ha

But seriously, your OEC will be smashing in that ring, and it has all the elements you were wishing for - can''t wait!!

 

[heyjudes]

Thanks AJ! I'm really excited! I did modify it a bit so I don't know if you will approve 100%. We made the basket plain, 6 prongs instead of 8, and reduced the band width to 2mm.

Erica tells me it will be beautiful and I trust her judgement. I love that thr modified setting will be classic but romantic.

ETA: we are having the setting made in platinum.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 5/29/2010 8:41:05 AM
Author: heyjudes
Thanks AJ! I''m really excited! I did modify it a bit so I don''t know if you will approve 100%. We made the basket plain, 6 prongs instead of 8, and reduced the band width to 2mm.


Erica tells me it will be beautiful and I trust her judgement. I love that thr modified setting will be classic but romantic.


ETA: we are having the setting made in platinum.

lol, don''t be silly it doesn''t matter what I think, as long as you love it girl!
So if I understand, do you mean you are removing that "collar" of diamonds, and in essence it will be like a classic 6 prong solitaire with a cathedral shank, is that correct?
Do you mind if I ask what changed your mind from 8 to 6 prong in the end?

Erica has a great eye, I''m positive it will end up just lovely

 

[simmplyb]

Yisse, I love that one ('Julia' by erica grace) too!! Love the 8 prong setting and diamond encrusted basket!!!

 

[sweetpea&babycorn]

Date: 5/29/2010 3:23:21 AM
Author: heyjudes
SweetPea - I''m super stoked! DBF agreed to it pretty quickly, I thought he might put up a fight since he did like another setting, but as he said ''you''re the one who has to wear it, so what you like is most important.'' I

my man!


I asked a million questions to Erica and she answered quickly and promptly each time. Couldn''t ask for anyone better! We''re also considering them for wedding bands as well, so can''t wait to see how yours turn out.


What modifications are you having made?

thanks heyjudes! i just read your mods below on the julia and it sounds like yours will be stunning and elegant! can''t wait to see pictures!

my fiance was the total opposite of your bf! he was hesitant b/c it''ll cost a pretty penny to custom make both the setting and the wedding band, but i told him it would be my forever set, and he loves me, so i got the green light!

i''m working with grace, and we''re doing quite a number of modifications, but she agreed that they were a) possible to do (YAY!) and b) were great ideas
so, we''re
1) keeping the encrusted basket (i luv my bling ),
2) connecting the scrolls and bringing them in to allow the wedding band to sit flush
3) putting surprise stones where the scrolls connect. one will be a garnet (my FI''s birthstone) and the other side will be an emerald (my birthstone). i''m contemplating making both garnets though
4) shaving down the band to 1.8mm
and finally (!)
5) using four prongs instead of 8

but yah! JbEG is fantastic to work with! i don''t think i''ve dealt with such friendly, patient people before! it''s too bad i live on the east coast, cuz i would LOVE to meet them in person. maybe some day on a west coast vacation

 

[heyjudes]

AJ - Yes, the "bling" will be gone. I''m not really a blingy person and I think the elegance of the ring more than speaks for itself.

I decided that 6 would be a happy compromise. I wasn''t thrilled with 4 prongs and 8 seemed a tad excessive since it''s "only" a 1.45 so 6 seemed to be the happy compromise - achieving the same effect with slightly less metal.

SweetPea - Our ring will actually cost less than the other setting my boyfriend really liked. I reduced the size of the band to 2mm too - I can''t wait to see yours! I was told that a wedding band should be able to sit almost flush with the band so I''m going with it.

I live on the East Coast too! My parents live in LA and I have friends in Seattle so you never know! Plus, I''ve never been to Seattle - might be a good excuse to visit.

 

[zhuzhu]

Date: 5/30/2010 3:29:36 AM
Author: heyjudes
AJ - Yes, the ''bling'' will be gone. I''m not really a blingy person and I think the elegance of the ring more than speaks for itself.


I decided that 6 would be a happy compromise. I wasn''t thrilled with 4 prongs and 8 seemed a tad excessive since it''s ''only'' a 1.45 so 6 seemed to be the happy compromise - achieving the same effect with slightly less metal.


SweetPea - Our ring will actually cost less than the other setting my boyfriend really liked. I reduced the size of the band to 2mm too - I can''t wait to see yours! I was told that a wedding band should be able to sit almost flush with the band so I''m going with it.


I live on the East Coast too! My parents live in LA and I have friends in Seattle so you never know! Plus, I''ve never been to Seattle - might be a good excuse to visit.

Judes, I can''t wait to see your e-ring! Is it going to be made with white metal or yg? Cool that you have family in LA, when you are back visiting we should arrange for a PS SouthernCal get together!

 

[heyjudes]

ZhuZhu - it''s going to be platinum! And yes a SoCal get together would be fun!