Quick Advice: Is this briaded concept cheesy?

[familystone]

Ok you can find the history of the story here:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/needs-help-finding-a-good-custom-platnum-smith.42162/

The question is if you think this concept would be too busy or downright cheesy? (the braided portion of the ring) I have decided that I want a modified D Vatche inspired design. Hopefully Vatche will agree to customize the ring themselves as I am waiting to here back from them.
The style is based on their x-prong round channel set ring:

http://www.dvatche.com/eclipse/new_catalouge.htm

However I like the setting better of the Hybrid x-prong and royal crown found here:

http://www.diamondvues.com/archives/2005/04/

Additionally I wand to make the stone sit slightly higher and I would like the band of platinum around the girdle to be thinner if possible so that you can truly appreciate the depth and shape of the OMC center stone.

I would like flowing out of both ends of the bottom of the channel a braided design. However, I want it to look more like flowing waves then braided hair. I don’t want a space between them either where you could see through the ring. I have seen some examples of braids that look cheep and unappealing but others that definitely draw your eye like Mark Morrel piece below:

http://www.mwmjewelry.com/January-05/

I liked the potential for this ring as well,

http://www.peterindorf.com/catalog/item.cgi?item=010011

but preferred the MM won if I could tighten the strands so no space could be seen

I also borrowed the bottom portion of the ring from a design in this thread:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/want-to-share-a-ring-design-i-just-made.36445/=

Do you think it takes away from the stone and will make the ring too busy? Anyways please give me feedback either way so I know whether I am going astray.

Thanks Dave

 

[familystone]

I forgot to mention I am going to a couple of jewlers tommorow afternoon so a quick response would definately be appriciated.

-Dave

 

[valeria101]

Link to another

 

[mrssalvo]

I personally am not a fan of the braided look. What does your girlfriend think?

 

[jetmal]

I like the look, however, I would not like it for an everyday ER......more for like a right hand ring, or an occasional fun ring.....

 

[asscherisme]

Not as fan of the braided look. Unless you KNOW she has been wanting it, its a big risk.

If you love the look, I would still go with more traditional for engagement ring and then for another gift in the future, anniversary, birthday etc, get her a braided ring for her right hand with a colored gem stone.

Just an idea

Have fun shopping!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Vera Wang has several "twisted wire" (braided?) styles in her bridal collection that are quite beautiful. An option, perhaps? www.verawang.com

cheers--Sharon

 

[f0rbidden]

i think the braided ring is VERY cool! I haven''t seen one like those around anywhere - very unusual!

 

[february2003bride]

I think that would be very cool as a RHR!

 

[familystone]

Thanks for all the feedback so far, she definately didn''t mention the concept herself so it definately would be a risk which I getting more hesitant about after hearing the coments but who knows prob depends on if Vatche could do it themselves so I would be assured a quality product. Anyways keep the comments coming (any other suggestions would be welcomed too!)

 

[valeria101]

Date: 3/23/2006 10:45:35 AM
Author: familystone

... she definitely didn''t mention the concept herself so it definitely would be a risk ...

Would you consider presenting the diamond in a temporary setting? Custom work would not be inexpensive (thinking of Vatche - definitely not) and ... why risk going wrong with some matter of taste issue

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 3/23/2006 12:22:06 PM
Author: valeria101

Date: 3/23/2006 10:45:35 AM

Author: familystone


... she definitely didn''t mention the concept herself so it definitely would be a risk ...

Would you consider presenting the diamond in a temporary setting? Custom work would not be inexpensive (thinking of Vatche - definitely not) and ... why risk going wrong with some matter of taste issue

i completely agree. If you are not 100% sure of what she wants, I''d also suggest a temp setting and then you guys can pick the permanant setting together. That, or get a very good idea of exactly what she wants ahead of time so you will be 100% sure she''ll love it

 

[FireGoddess]

Don''t really like the look of the ones you posted - but the Harry Kotlar version Ana posted is exquisite! That would be a beautiful ering IMO!!

 

[blondie76]

I have a family friend with the most beautiful braided wedding band I''ve ever seen (which sits next to the largest and fattest marquise I''ve ever seen!) I can''t explain it very well but it''s kind of like two ropes wrapped around eachother, all diamond-encrusted of course! I''ve never seen anything like it in stores or online, maybe it''s custom, but the effect is stunning! Just another thought! Good luck!

 

[diamond_quester]

Reminds me of this twist ring by Lazare Kaplan that I had admired earlier.

 

[indecisive]

Ooo I think the ring diamond_quester posted is a great compromise between the braided look and the traditional solitaire!

 

[familystone]

Well even though I like the concept and many of the rings posted looked great I think I am going to save it for another ring and not the engagemetn ring.

Oh well back to the drawing board.

thanks for all the suggestions