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daydrmblvr

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I''ve been lurking here for a while, and have learned a lot. I''m ready to remount my .90 round - I NEED A HALO!!! I am visiting my jeweler next week, but thought I''d ask a few of my questions here. On either side of my diamond there are 3 small channel set stones, along with two wedding bands with 7 channel set stones each (for a total of 20 small channel set diamonds which probably total about 1.5 - 1.75 carats).

I''d like to remount into a halo setting with diamonds on the sides, and get one matching band using only the stones I have. The picture I tried to attach (hopefully, it works) is what I want.

My question is, assuming it is possible to use all of my stones and not need to purchase additional ones, does this sound like something that could be done for less than $1000? What do you think?

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Why don''t you email brian knox and ask? He is super friendly and answers email very quickly. I''ve had two custom pieces made by him and both quotes were very reasonable.

Another option would to try getting a ready-made setting from a casting company like adwar. However, this might be a challenge to find a setting that requires the size of stones that you already have.
 
Date: 5/1/2007 8:57:38 PM
Author:daydrmblvr
I''ve been lurking here for a while, and have learned a lot. I''m ready to remount my .90 round - I NEED A HALO!!! I am visiting my jeweler next week, but thought I''d ask a few of my questions here. On either side of my diamond there are 3 small channel set stones, along with two wedding bands with 7 channel set stones each (for a total of 20 small channel set diamonds which probably total about 1.5 - 1.75 carats).


I''d like to remount into a halo setting with diamonds on the sides, and get one matching band using only the stones I have. The picture I tried to attach (hopefully, it works) is what I want.


My question is, assuming it is possible to use all of my stones and not need to purchase additional ones, does this sound like something that could be done for less than $1000? What do you think?
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Do you know the size of the stones in your current setting and rings? let''s say you have 20 stones totaling 1.6ct - that''s .08 per stone - which IMO is rather large to have in a halo - it wouldn''t be very delicate looking.
At that point it would appear more like cluster ring than a halo.

I bet that the melee in the setting & band you mounted are no where near .08

I take it they are all rounds and all the same shape and size?
It might cost more to have these stones all used because it could end up being a job custom job.

I second the advice to check out casting catalogs- I had my 1 ct OEC put into a WG halo pendant w. diamonds in the bale, .25 in melee altogether and it was under $600 for the setting, stones and labor- there were some diamonds in the bale as well.

Is there a sentimental attachment to the stones in your current bands and setting?
if so perhaps you could have them put into an eternity band that is pave or prong set that would compliment a halo? or just be worn on it''s own?

Depending on your ring size you could do a halo (w/ new smaller stones) and then have 2 of the stones you have as side stones on each side and an eternity band (18 remaining stones) and still use the stones you have but have a more delicate halo?
 
I''ll check and get all the right info on the ring and maybe post a pic or two. I''ve been looking at split shanks too, and also found a pic of a ring somewhere on here (of course, I can''t find it again) of a round halo without side stones. I loved that! I''ll repost w/more info...
 

OK, got around to taking some pics - if this is not the right forum to ask for advice, would you direct me as to which board I should post this? Thanks.


OK - the color of the ctr. stone is H, clarity is SI-1. Size is actually .84
All of the accent stones are full cut round diamonds, and they actually total .95 (so I was off on all of the numbers - oh well - wishful thinking, I guess). Are the stones I have the wrong size for a halo? Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!



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Not sure how to post more than one pic at a time.



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so 20 stones / .95 ct. = 0.0475 ct. per accent stone.

I think that having a halo of almost .05 stones around a .84 center would be a bit off proportion-wise as I previously posted. A lot of the melee used in halos and micropave work you see are 1-pointers or .01, so a .0475 is more than 4x the size of those.

as I asked before:
Are you sentimentally attached to these accent stones or do you want to use them in an attempt to save money?

You could definitely use these accent stones for something like an eternity band, but they might not be right to be used in a halo.
 
daydrmblvr

I think the difference between your stone and the smaller stone halos is that with your centre and stone you would end up with more a cluster look than a halo look. Some on hear have done halos (granted with smaller stones) and then left an airline (gap) between the stone and the halo. I don''t know if someone could try to photoshop that to see what it would look like with the sizes you have.
 
Sorry I didn''t answer your question the first time - No, I''m not attached to them, but I need to stay within a budget of around $1000. I just figured by using my own stones, I would be able to save a little money by not having to purchase any. I like your idea of making another band from them, though. Thanks!
 
Hmm - so would my size stone just not look right in a halo, even if I bought a setting that already had the pave work done? Would I be better off to trade the whole kit and kaboodle in for a slightly larger stone and the setting I want? Which do you think would be more cost effective?
 
I think that you should definitely be able to use your center stone- I just don''t think that the accent stones you have would be best used in a halo around that stone.

I think your best bet would be to find a halo setting (casting or otherwise) and either put the value of those accent stones towards the new setting or use those stones for an eternity band.
 
Have you considered consigning your old setting instead of trying to re-use the diamonds? bill pearlman often consigns settings. The diamonds in the setting honestly look a little big for a delicate setting and some of the settings from brian knox are quite reasonably priced as is. You won''t get a lot for your setting, but it might be enough to help out with the cost of a remount.
 
Date: 5/2/2007 4:30:10 PM
Author: kcoursolle
Have you considered consigning your old setting instead of trying to re-use the diamonds? bill pearlman often consigns settings. The diamonds in the setting honestly look a little big for a delicate setting and some of the settings from brian knox are quite reasonably priced as is. You won't get a lot for your setting, but it might be enough to help out with the cost of a remount.
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I agree with kcoursolle. pearlmans also has this ring in their consignment section so if you're not attached to your current set you might be able to use it towards a trade or just consign it and do a knox setting or a Whiteflash or someone. the style is popular today so there are lots of similar settings out there.

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The teensy little stones you see in bead set halos are just not very expensive. THAT's not what you're paying for ... you're paying for workmanship & design & platinum (less for gold).

The work it takes to get your old stones OUT of the old setting is probably as expensive as buying new teensy stones? Does this make sense.

I know we all think diamonds = expensive .. but those wee ones are practically chips!

Even if it WAS cost-effective ... I agree with the others who've said that making a halo out of your existing stones is not going to give you the delicate look you're probably wanting from a halo -- NOR flatter your center stone.

I'd either
Consign the whole set & start over
Consign the setting & start over with a new setting for the center stone
Put a colored gemstone in the setting & use as a RHR, new setting for center stone
ORRRRRRR
Use the stones in the set for a shared prong eternity band (worn as wedding ring)
And use the center stone in a halo setting as a stand alone RHR.

Lots of options.
 
Everything you have all said makes complete sense. I'm going to try to scoot in to the jewelers' building and see what they have for settings. If I can swing it, I'd like to re-set the center into a ready-made halo setting like the one I attached above, and maybe hold onto the original setting until I can afford to have those turned into a band of some sort later on. I already have a 5 stone annivesary band that I wear on my right hand (1.75 carats), but who could really ever have enough options when it comes to diamond rings?

I'll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks for all of your imput - I'm glad I could get all of that out of the way so that when I do go to the jeweler, we can get right down to business!!!
 
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