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Date: 6/29/2010 10:56:25 AM
Author: VetChecker
Date: 6/29/2010 10:46:20 AM

Author: E B

It''s pretty! What do you think?



If we''re talking about Whiteflash settings, I''ve got to suggest this one, too. Super delicate (and a lot less expensive!):



The ''Legato'' with Micro Pave
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Well the one they suggested I do think looks very nice. I wonder if it will take away from the center diamond? The link you provided, I personally am not a fan of the circle and then a mount

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What I mean is if you compare the two, I have a strong preference to how the setting blends up to the mounting instead of attaches. (I feel like I am speaking dutch as I am sure there is a much more proper way to say what im trying too!
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No, you''re doing just fine -- what you like is an integrated head. VetC, have you seen this thread on Pandora II''s setting? It''s a split shank made by Wink Jones for her tsavorite (green garnet). link
 
I believe I have seen that one while searching through PS. I did email Wink over at HPD. Awaiting a reply!

Just looking at that one though, I have a feeling that the setting might swallow the center diamond. I tried to envision it with the a 5.44 x 5.45 stone in it. I think in order to make the spit band work with this it needs to have either a bigger split or thinner bands. The channel adds to the thickness that makes me feel it may overpower my diamond. (I love the look of that one with the green though!
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Date: 6/29/2010 11:33:28 AM
Author: VetChecker
I believe I have seen that one while searching through PS. I did email Wink over at HPD. Awaiting a reply!


Just looking at that one though, I have a feeling that the setting might swallow the center diamond. I tried to envision it with the a 5.44 x 5.45 stone in it. I think in order to make the spit band work with this it needs to have either a bigger split or thinner bands. The channel adds to the thickness that makes me feel it may overpower my diamond. (I love the look of that one with the green though!
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Yes, definitely thinner bands and a bigger split to balance the size of your stone. Delicate is the key. I think if you narrow the style down to an integrated head on a delicate diamond band, split shank if possible, that would be as close as possible to the style in the photo you are working from, and at the same time will not overwhelm the size of the Octavia. That''s why a custom setting from one of the PS vendors, made to fit your individual stone and your gf''s ring size, will really make a difference.
 
Date: 6/29/2010 11:39:41 AM
Author: sarap333
Date: 6/29/2010 11:33:28 AM
Author: VetChecker

I believe I have seen that one while searching through PS. I did email Wink over at HPD. Awaiting a reply!

Just looking at that one though, I have a feeling that the setting might swallow the center diamond. I tried to envision it with the a 5.44 x 5.45 stone in it. I think in order to make the spit band work with this it needs to have either a bigger split or thinner bands. The channel adds to the thickness that makes me feel it may overpower my diamond. (I love the look of that one with the green though!
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Yes, definitely thinner bands and a bigger split to balance the size of your stone. Delicate is the key. I think if you narrow the style down to an integrated head on a delicate diamond band, split shank if possible, that would be as close as possible to the style in the photo you are working from, and at the same time will not overwhelm the size of the Octavia. That''s why a custom setting from one of the PS vendors, made to fit your individual stone and your gf''s ring size, will really make a difference.
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Agreed! Thinner shank (2mm), integrated head. Custom sounds like the way to go- a unique stone in a completely unique setting.
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And this one has an integrated head, is a bit wider at 2.5 mm, but is very budget-friendly.
 
This may be something to think about. I''ve never bought from them so I don''t know the quality of their work but I did read a couple good reviews.

http://www.since1910.com/engagement-rings/split-shank-pave-diamond-setting-gr2087m-set-2113.aspx
 
A bunch of good suggestions! I agree with the at or under 2mm.

Side story just for fun!
For my lunch break I decided to swing into the local jewelry store here in town. Its a small shop, very personable. I have stopped there before but was a lost sheep. Well I wanted to get some visual ideas from actually looking at settings other then photos online. So I started chatting with the woman again, only this time with a little bit more knowledge. Instead of saying "im looking for a ring that breaks on the side and splits into 2 pieces" I could say "Yes, I am looking for a split shank, paved setting. I am looking for something at or around 2mm that will hold a 5.44 x 5.45 asscher diamond."

Well as we continued to talk and I keep telling her all the things I am looking for and that "I heard this" and "I hear that"

She replies with a slight attitude: "Where are you HEARING all this stuff???"

With a big smile on my face I proudly say: "From all my friends over on Pricescope!"
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I don''t think she liked that answer! Oh well, her loss.
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Date: 6/29/2010 12:45:22 PM
Author: VetChecker
A bunch of good suggestions! I agree with the at or under 2mm.


Side story just for fun!

For my lunch break I decided to swing into the local jewelry store here in town. Its a small shop, very personable. I have stopped there before but was a lost sheep. Well I wanted to get some visual ideas from actually looking at settings other then photos online. So I started chatting with the woman again, only this time with a little bit more knowledge. Instead of saying ''im looking for a ring that breaks on the side and splits into 2 pieces'' I could say ''Yes, I am looking for a split shank, paved setting. I am looking for something at or around 2mm that will hold a 5.44 x 5.45 asscher diamond.''


Well as we continued to talk and I keep telling her all the things I am looking for and that ''I heard this'' and ''I hear that''


She replies with a slight attitude: ''Where are you HEARING all this stuff???''


With a big smile on my face I proudly say: ''From all my friends over on Pricescope!''
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I don''t think she liked that answer! Oh well, her loss.
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ROFL, that is funny stuff. Good for you.
 
Update: I just got off the phone with GOG. She had MY potential diamond in hand! (1. I guess I should say my gf''s potential diamond :-) and 2. I don''t know why but that makes me happy to know that someone is holding it on the other end of the phone. That means its real! :-) )

I explained what I wanted and she said she had something in mind on the show room floor! A very thin split shank. She is taking pictures now.....NOW!
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with the Octavia in it and sending them to me along with pricing information.

That is the only thing that concerns me as I didnt actually say my budget. But we will see! Im excited!
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How exciting, VC! Would love to see what she''s got in mind.
 
Yay! I can''t wait to see the pictures! If you didn''t tell her your budget I am a little nervous lol. I know a lot of the GOG settings can be kind of expensive. What''s the highest you''ll go?
 
ooh post pics when you get them????
 
Ok. I have tried for an hour to upload these pictures and for some reason I cant. They are under 700 pixiles, 72dpi, .jpeg, long name ie reallylongringnameocto35.jpeg

Any other ideas!?
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Ok. Instead of wasting my time i just uploaded them here on my website:

Octavious Ring

I personally think when you get the look from the front/back...it looks kind of machine like. What do you guys think?

By the way... LOVE the stone though!
 
Looks fabulous!! The mix of simple and swirly creates a very interesting look
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I love it. The prongs will not look like that, and I think that is adding to the machine look.


One question: Is that setting calibrated to your size diamond? I ask because it looks a little "big" and knowing that it would be smaller when selected for your diamond would help.


Another: What is the price?


Finally: Do they have a setting without the cros bar on the gallery? I would personally really like to see the profile of the Octavia unfettered.

 
Wow! I can't believe Octavia fit so well into that setting!

The split is pronounced enough, and if they get the finished prongs right, I think it'll look great as a completed ring. What do you think, VC? Is the setting in budget?

(And do I spy diamonds in the basket?
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looks perfect to me!!!!!! is that setting in your price range?? if so I say GO FOR IT!
 
Date: 6/29/2010 6:25:41 PM
Author: VetChecker

I personally think when you get the look from the front/back...it looks kind of machine like. What do you guys think?
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Sort of like...gears, on the shank? I see what you mean, but it shouldn't look like that under normal viewing conditions. But if it bugs you, don't settle! Did you hear back from anyone today with a thumbs up for a custom split-shank in budget?

ETA: Dreamer- like split_shank's?
 
OK. I like it...im just not CRAZY about it. I guess it is a little hard to tell in the picture but the side stone area looks so rough. It is in my budget in gold but not plaitnum (obviously). It actually falls under my budget to be honest when in white gold. I don''t know if its 14 or 18k nor do I know anything about the stones in the side. I need more information on it that I will get when they open up in the morning :-/

On a new development, she brought up ring stuff today. She mentioned there is a "diamond dash" for a 15k diamond ring in Cleveland and maybe we should make the drive to do it. I got asking a little bit about that old picture she gave me. Turns out she had that for YEARS prior to giving it to me....so now there isnt and option....it NEEDS to be a split shank. She mentioned that specifically when saying what she liked about it.

"It was different...that is what i like about it"..she said.

So this one is in the running...but im going to keep looking to see if there is something else....
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can they make it without the crossbar like dreamer suggested?
 
Well, the good (great!) news is that you're halfway to creating the ring you now KNOW she wants.

What do you think about something like this? I wouldn't go with that vendor, necessarily (since I know nothing about the quality of their items, and the shank could connect to the head more gracefully) but use it as inspiration for a custom piece? I love how you can see the diamond's full profile and how swoopy the prongs/head are.
 
Date: 6/29/2010 6:40:23 PM
Author: dreamer_d

I love it. The prongs will not look like that, and I think that is adding to the machine look.



One question: Is that setting calibrated to your size diamond? I ask because it looks a little ''big'' and knowing that it would be smaller when selected for your diamond would help.



Another: What is the price?



Finally: Do they have a setting without the cros bar on the gallery? I would personally really like to see the profile of the Octavia unfettered.

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Here is the info she wrote with it:

"It was nice to talk to you before. So as I mentioned, the split shank ring is attached with the .91 sitting in the head (ignore prongs, they will look normal once set). This ring is meant for the diamond size (1ct approx square) so this is how the proportions would look if you were to order new. I am not sure if this is a bit too much for you, I think it looks good personally but if you really wanted the diamond to be a show off I would recommend a thin solitaire.

The split shank ring is $1,170 in gold and $2,130 in platinum. Takes one week to come in."

I dont know if they coulld fit it anymore without a complete customize. What does it mean to see a profile of the octavia unfettered?
 
I think dreamer just means having the profile visible, so not obscured by the crossbar
 
Yes, something more like Split Shank''s ring in profile, can you see the difference VC?
 
Date: 6/29/2010 8:33:45 PM
Author: dreamer_d
Yes, something more like Split Shank''s ring in profile, can you see the difference VC?
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Yes. I see the difference now. I updated my picture page to show the differences between the picture I have from the designer and what we have so far.

Dream ring vs what we have so far
 
Maytal hannah made a split shank for me, and it looks very very similar to the ring your gf likes. have you contacted her for a quote yet? I have some pictures HERE and it''s also on her website, Pic #53, under Collections.
 
Date: 6/29/2010 8:39:01 PM
Author: VetChecker

Date: 6/29/2010 8:33:45 PM
Author: dreamer_d
Yes, something more like Split Shank''s ring in profile, can you see the difference VC?
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Yes. I see the difference now. I updated my picture page to show the differences between the picture I have from the designer and what we have so far.

Dream ring vs what we have so far
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I think it is very close. The trouble of course is that the dream ring is probably 3-4 carats
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which you will not be able to replicate 100%.
 
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