Resetting Lightbox Stones: Making 1-ct stones into a 4 stone ring

[AntiqueMovalGal]

I'm considering buying 2 sets of 2ctw Lightbox round earrings and resetting them into a 4-stone half eternity band.

Can you guys talk me into or out of this? It's hard to find photos of similarly sized rings, so if you have one, I'd love to see.

This will be for a RHR.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Kind-of the wrong forum AMG

 

[Buttercookies]

I'm considering buying 2 sets of 2ctw Lightbox round earrings and resetting them into a 4-stone half eternity band.

Can you guys talk me into or out of this? It's hard to find photos of similarly sized rings, so if you have one, I'd love to see.

This will be for a RHR.

Wow. I can’t wait to see that on your finger. It will be 6.4mm in width. What’s your ring size?

 

[123ducklings]

What’s your ring size? It will be HUGE. I’d love to follow along.

Have you thought about doing 0.5ct stones and making a five stone (two pairs of 1ctw earrings and a 0.5ct pendant) or a half/three quarters eternity with three or four pairs of earrings?

Here are some links to four stone rings of similar size:
http://www.corrsjewellers.ie/rings/1074-rd378-four-stone-diamond-ring-over-3-carat.html

https://beauvince.com/products/r3988-4-stone-diamond-ring-3-94-ct-diamonds-eglusa-in-white-gold

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

The original inspiration came from this ring. I love the size on the finger in the images. The seller says they are 5mm stones, but either the model has really small hands or the stones are bigger than 5mm, don’t you think?



My ring size is 6. I bought a CZ eternity in a 5mm size, and was disappointed that it looked much smaller than the images in the original listing I fell in love with.





Do you think 1 ct each stones will achieve the look in the first picture or will be too big? I want this to be a super sparkly everyday ring, it’s a self gift for a promotion at work

 

[123ducklings]

I imagine the 1ct stones will look like your inspiration picture. I just personally can’t get enough eternity bands so I always favor that look. To each her own; your ring will be spectacular and I hope you’ll take us along on the ride! Congrats on the promotion!

 

[OcnGypZ]

I wear a 6 as well. There's no way I'd be comfortable with 4 x 1ct on a band. The ring would rub against my adjacent fingers.

 

[FL_runner]

I’d make sure to get a mock-up (3D printed?) before committing, but as long as it’s comfortable I bet it will look fantastic.

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

Here’s another idea: making this ring with 2 1ct Lightbox stones. What do you think?

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

Here’s another idea: making this ring with 2 1ct Lightbox stones. What do you think?

A friend advised me this style ring isn’t suitable for daily wear since it tends to get caught on things.

I’m really torn. Maybe the 1 ct each will be too flashy. Alternatively, I could do one of Ouros’ eternity bands. Less exciting (because they’re smaller) but maybe more wearable? I’m in my late 20s, I have a great paying job but don’t want people to assume I’m so blinged out it’s all costume jewelry.

would you prefer a smaller eternity band or a bigger half eternity band? Why?


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[kgizo]

What about a bypass ring? I have one and don’t have problems with it snagging on things.

 

[winnietucker]

What about a graduated 5 stone band? It could still be blingy but less so than 4 1ct diamonds.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Honestly, I love the 4 1ct ring. So gorgeous. That’s what stood out to me the most out of all of the other things you’ve considered. Ofc you have to see what works for you, but I’d be putting my money squarely in the blingy half eternity! Though to be fair I’m very go big or go home as a person.

 

[Decision_Decisions]

I'd do a 5 stone with 30-40 pt stones. Los of presence and more practical imho.

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

I'd do a 5 stone with 30-40 pt stones. Los of presence and more practical imho.

Do you think the larger one is impractical because it will be too high off the hand?

 

[Decision_Decisions]

To me personally it would just be too big of a look. You mentioned not wanting it to look like costume jewelry and honestly that's what I would assume for a young person with stones that size. That's judgey of course and everyone may not assume the same.

I have a 5 stone with 20 point stones and even that has a nice presence. 40 pointers would be killer!

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

I found photos of a one carat each four stone on the hand... I think I’m going to do it!

 

[123ducklings]

Follow your heart! It seems like you really want the four stone; don’t talk yourself into something different if it’s not what you really want.

 

[jbake]

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These are .75ct each, I had messaged to ask at the time. Although it has five stones (& a bit smaller than what you’re looking at,) I think it shows how pretty something like what you want could be.

 

[EC8]

In case this helps, these are approx .5ct each/5mm give or take a little; ring size 4.75-5

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

Thanks all! I bought the 2 sets of earrings, now just need to find a jeweler (hopefully in NYC) to set it! Will send photos of the finished project in mid-Jan

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

Thanks all! I bought the 2 sets of earrings, now just need to find a jeweler (hopefully in NYC) to set it! Will send photos of the finished project in mid-Jan

Do you have pictures of the earrings? Would love to see the consistency of the specs! Now you have me thinking about doing something similar!

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

Do you have pictures of the earrings? Would love to see the consistency of the specs! Now you have me thinking about doing something similar!

I actually have 3 pairs, I’m going to keep the two earrings that look least consistent as earrings. (I got all 3 on a half off sale!). I’ll take pictures tonight

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

Do you have pictures of the earrings? Would love to see the consistency of the specs! Now you have me thinking about doing something similar!

Sorry it took me so long to do this! I’m no GIA gemologist but I think they’re very well matched. I’m going to work with my jeweler to pick the 4 best matched stones and then keep the other two as earrings.

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

I certainly won’t win any awards for cinematography, but here’s another attempt

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

Looks great, can't wait to see the final ring and hand shots!!

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

Here is the CAD! I don’t really know what to look for, do you think this looks ok?

 

[Buttercookies]

It looks beautiful and comfortable.
Can’t wait to see it.

 

[AntiqueMovalGal]

It looks beautiful and comfortable.
Can’t wait to see it.

Thank you for the feedback!

 

[FL_runner]

It looks beautiful and comfortable.
Can’t wait to see it.

I agree!!