Round in an Octagon Halo

[Roxy]

I would NOT mix full cuts and single cuts. And since your center is a MRB I would do full cuts for the whole thing, yes.

You'll get the most sparkle and shine out of them.

I looked up your ring halo and can clearly see that your new full cut halo is more sparkly. Just wondering why this post from Leon states that single cuts are better in smaller melee (less than 1.3 mm) due to less facets? Don't want to run this into the ground, but I saw this ring on the ERD thread, and the pave in the leafy basket looks non- sparkly to my eye. They look like single cuts maybe? Could be the photographs though.

Leon's comment:https://www.pricescope.com/communit...size-do-you-prefer-one-over-the-other.126243/

ERD ring: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/erd-ring-review-reveal-neil-lane-inspiration.179523/ totally gorgeous ring, and I noticed the pave on the shank looks great. Just the pave on the leaves looks off to me. Again, it could just be the photos.

I think that in your case Gypsy's right, you should go w/ full cuts, especially because your center's a modern round brilliant. The type of sparkle you're going to see w/ the full cuts will definitely complement the type of sparkle you'll see from your center stone.

Photos don't truly show you the type of sparkle you'll see in a ring (or a stone), videos are much better for that. So, do some searches on Youtube for jeweler's videos of rings that have single cuts and then those that have full cuts. I think that'll help you see the difference and put you more at ease w/ your decisions.

 

[redroze]

Will do on both fronts . Thank you!!

 

[redroze]

I wanted to respect the board by not starting another thread. I wanted to get some opinions on the shank. Originally I wanted to do a thin 1.8 mm pave shank like this first photo. Does it look unbalanced though and mismatched with the angular octagonal halo? Do you think I should do a shank that gets thicker as it reaches the centre, like Dreamer's octogon bezel? I'd want pave though so I'd do graduated side stones.




I'm thinking of doing the profile similar to the Tiffany legacy, which also has graduated side stones. My halo will be angled though, so it won't have the two rows of pave which (I think) makes the legacy halo look more bulky. I'm waiting to hear back from Chris on whether they can do the three-sided pave on the cathedral part of the shank. I forgot to add that I sometimes think that this type of reverse taper on the shank, makes the centre stone look smaller, which I obviously don't want. A lot of vintage settings do have this style of shank though so I'm thinking it may work, and my shank wouldn't be as thick as the Tiffany one. Similar to Dreamer's shank. (all this talk about shanks...lol) My wedding band will be worn alone on my left hand, so no worries about scratching.

 

[Gypsy]

I like the graduated sidestones.

That said, have thought about a split shank?

Honestly, though, I REALLY love the sides of this one, I'd ask ERD to do something like this if it were me.

 

[redroze]

Gypsy I was thinking the same, a more intricate shank. I can't see the sides of that example...can you point me to better photos? I really love this Single Stone one with the cut out, but not sure if it would be copyright issues on the design. Do you also think ERD could do it? The most complex shank they've done here on PS, I think, is leaxarose's which is bassed on Asschergirl's. I think they did a good job.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/its-here-leaxaroses-x-mas-proposal-erd-e-ring.196711/

 

[Tekate]

first pix definately, too much weight in the second IMHO.. I love your saga and can't wait to see the final product!!!

 

[redroze]

first pix definately, too much weight in the second IMHO.. I love your saga and can't wait to see the final product!!!

As in the thin 1.8 mm shank? Why do you prefer it> My saga is all I can think about but now I"m actually enjoying the process Tekate!

 

[Maisie]

I love that one Gypsy posted!!!

 

[Gypsy]

Gypsy I was thinking the same, a more intricate shank. I can't see the sides of that example...can you point me to better photos? I really love this Single Stone one with the cut out, but not sure if it would be copyright issues on the design. Do you also think ERD could do it? The most complex shank they've done here on PS, I think, is leaxarose's which is bassed on Asschergirl's. I think they did a good job.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/its-here-leaxaroses-x-mas-proposal-erd-e-ring.196711/

YES! This is perfect. No copyright issue if you are sticking it with an octagonal halo.

ERD has done an "inspired by" of this setting before. You might ask them to see the final CADs from the project they did that used this ring as inspiration there might be something you can leverage. http://www.pricescope.com/blog/jewel-week-stunning-25-carat-emerald-cut-diamond-ring

 

[redroze]

Really? Yes octogon all the way! Okay I'll ask Chris. They even have a round halo version. Hmm that changes my Tiffany legacy idea though...or will it still work? Maybe since there are cutouts,I can do engraving on the sides of the cathedral shank, and pave only on the lower part of the shank.

http://singlestone.com/images/catalog/zoom/NLR077117.jpg

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-single-stone-94-oec-bezel-halo-e-ring.171602/

 

[redroze]

So I didn't like how the octagon halo looked...I don't think I can get a dainty enough halo without doing hand forged. So I'm moving to four split prongs. Chris (the amazingly patient Chris) said he can do the shank. I found cads of the SS one to help it along. Will share the cads when I receive them!

Will look similar to this - four split prongs.

http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/default.asp

 

[moomie14]

Hi Redroze - do you happen to know where this ring in your post came from?

 

[the_mother_thing]

Here's what you need to be looking at not those.

And ERD could do this design for you. And you could do 1 pointers for a 1.3 or 1.5 round center. And with the milgrain and bright cut you are looking at a 2mm halo.

Gypsy: might you recall where this particular ring originates, who makes/made it, or have additional info/pics? Thanks much, in advance, for your help!

 

[arkieb1]

It looks like a Sebastian Barier Ring. Check out the RB in an octagon halo on their webpage (3rd ring from the left below);

http://www.sebastienbarier.com/

If anyone is after one of these settings, you need to find a company like 66 Mint that stock their settings (or one of their retailers) as they do not sell them directly to the public.

 

[apacherose]

Jewels by Grace can hook you up with SB. Love that setting, as well.

 

[ArchieFrampton]

Sorry to come back to this post a few years later, but I'm interested in peoples thoughts on the original design posted by Redroze (see photo) but I'm considering having the center stone as a round to oval(ish) sapphire.

My hopefully soon to be fiance loves sapphires but has not made it clear whether she'd rather have a diamond or sapphire as the center stone of the engagement ring. I have always preferred the more unique thus why I'm considering the sapphire in place of the diamond (but still with the diamond side stones and diamond halo). I'm hoping she'll feel the same way.

I'm super confused so any help and thoughts would be very much appreciated!!!

 

[Gypsy]

That ring works because of the contrast of step cut large stones to the fiery brilliant cut pave. Stick a round in there and it doesn't work.

Besides that ring is an upkeep/ lifestyle/ practicality nightmare.

And unless she specifically picked it I would not recommend you surprise her with it.

 

[ArchieFrampton]

That ring works because of the contrast of step cut large stones to the fiery brilliant cut pave. Stick a round in there and it doesn't work.

Besides that ring is an upkeep/ lifestyle/ practicality nightmare.

And unless she specifically picked it I would not recommend you surprise her with it.

Out of interest, why do you say it is an upkeep/ lifestyle/ practicality nightmare?

 

[Gypsy]

That ring works because of the contrast of step cut large stones to the fiery brilliant cut pave. Stick a round in there and it doesn't work.

Besides that ring is an upkeep/ lifestyle/ practicality nightmare.

And unless she specifically picked it I would not recommend you surprise her with it.

Out of interest, why do you say it is an upkeep/ lifestyle/ practicality nightmare?

Read below links:

Why pave is fragile: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/which-online-retailer-for-a-custom-setting.203660/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/which-online-retailer-for-a-custom-setting.203660/[/URL]
Why we recommend handforging for pave:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/what-do-you-all-think-of-this-stone.219137/page-2#post-3981481#p3981481']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/what-do-you-all-think-of-this-stone.219137/page-2#post-3981481#p3981481[/URL]

 

[kimmyintexas]

Resurrecting a very old post...but where can I find more info on the bottom setting? TIA

Here's what you need to be looking at not those.

And ERD could do this design for you. And you could do 1 pointers for a 1.3 or 1.5 round center. And with the milgrain and bright cut you are looking at a 2mm halo.

 

[Acinom]

Sebastien Barier

Resurrecting a very old post...but where can I find more info on the bottom setting? TIA

 

[Acinom]

@artnouveau has one with a sapphire:
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-set-in-sebastien-barier-octagon-ring.209455/

 

[kimmyintexas]

@artnouveau has one with a sapphire:
Thanks so much!!
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-set-in-sebastien-barier-octagon-ring.209455/