"Say Hello to My Little Friend" - She''s an OEC...

[Ellen]

Vintage, do you have a pic of Reese''s ring? I''m not familiar with it.

 

[vintagebling]

here is Reese''s side view

 

[Lorelei]

I am late to this, but that is one STUNNING diamond you have there, congrats!!!!

 

[vintagebling]

these are some of the best I was able to find online...

 

[surfgirl]

If you prefer white gold, why not just have this ring dipped in rhodium to see what it might look like? Also, with your color stone, you might find that without the rubies, there''s nothing to distract from the color? Just something to think about as it''s quite white in that setting, considering the color grade.

 

[vintagebling]

Date: 7/19/2007 12:58:09 PM
Author: Lorelei
I am late to this, but that is one STUNNING diamond you have there, congrats!!!!

Thank you Lorelei!!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 7/19/2007 1:00:47 PM
Author: surfgirl
If you prefer white gold, why not just have this ring dipped in rhodium to see what it might look like? Also, with your color stone, you might find that without the rubies, there''s nothing to distract from the color? Just something to think about as it''s quite white in that setting, considering the color grade.

I think she said earlier she felt the rubies were distracting attention from the diamond.


Vintage, Reese''s ring looks very pretty, but I do fear it might do what Surfgirl has suggested, in that it will show more of your diamonds color....

 

[vintagebling]

Date: 7/19/2007 1:00:47 PM
Author: surfgirl
If you prefer white gold, why not just have this ring dipped in rhodium to see what it might look like? Also, with your color stone, you might find that without the rubies, there''s nothing to distract from the color? Just something to think about as it''s quite white in that setting, considering the color grade.

This is a good idea, to have the ring dipped plated and see. I think the grading on my stone may have been a little on the cautious side (I''m sure everyone thinks this!). I have had it set in other settings and my findings are this:

When it is surrounded by white or yellow gold the color is not noticeable.
When it is set with very white diamonds all around it, its not only distracting but brings out the warmth of the main stone more.
The warmth tends to look sort of pink- maybe this is ok?

Here are some examples of it in other settings:

 

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Here it is in its original cathedral next to a Platinum band.

 

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This was the ring that made it stand out as warm. This is not a platinum ring, but an 18kt white gold with rhodium (?) plating.

 

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one more of Reese''s

 

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This is not a good picture, but it shows that pink...

 

[Ellen]

Frankly I think it looked pretty in all of them. And the pink isn''t warmth, that would be yellow. The pink is the diamond catching something around it that was pink. i.e. shirt, curtains, etc.

 

[vintagebling]

Date: 7/19/2007 4:22:37 PM
Author: Ellen
Frankly I think it looked pretty in all of them. And the pink isn''t warmth, that would be yellow. The pink is the diamond catching something around it that was pink. i.e. shirt, curtains, etc.

Thank you Ellen.

Sorry if I seem a little nutty about my ring. I am a perfectionist! I did more searches for better pics of Reese''s ring and found a couple of good ones. I am really into this look (not the 3ct size of course!) but the engraved platinum and the shape of the ring. Its a Neil Lane. I wonder if anyone has found something similar from an online vendor?

Here are the pics:

 

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After another week or so of living with my new ring I have decided that I was completley insane to question this setting. It is really lovely and it goes great with the stone. So anyone who has been following along please forgive my above rantings!!

I do think it might be nice sometime to have some hand engraving added to the side of the ring (profile) by a skilled craftsman, but I''m in no hurry. Here are a couple more pics I took over the last week, one has soapy bubbles on the ring from when I was cleaning it.

 

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This is my simple band...

 

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[Ellen]

Yay!

I think you made a great decision.

 

[vintagebling]

Thank you Ellen, you are so sweet!

 

[Miranda]

I love your ruby halo, vintage bling! It sounds like you are loving it now, too. If you are still looking for vendors with ''Reese-esque'' rings, here''s one in LA http://www.singlestone.com/main.html If not, they have gorgeous pieces to look at, anyway!

 

[vintagebling]

Thank you Miranda! Yes I am loving it! And thank you for the link, the rings are amazing!!

 

[surfgirl]

Good decision! I think your ring looks so nice in its current setting and much nicer than the two other previous settings..Honest! If you continue to crave the white metal look, maybe you can get someone here to photo shop your ring in all white metal to see what it looks like but I think it''s perfect as is!

 

[divergrrl]

I''ve noticed your ring in other threads, and have just been BLOWN AWAY by it...all facets of it. (no pun intended).

I too am a compulsive re-setter...my e-ring is now in its FOURTH home. (but I really don''t think my first counts...it was the temp setting my dh proposed with)

So from one perfectionist to another, here is why I love your ring & wouldn''t DARE touch it.

Overall appearance: Showstopping, stunning, seems like a match made in heaven (center diamond, setting, rubies---perfect harmony) I''ve never seen anything like it & doubt I ever will, you truly have a one of a kind creation that is TO....DIE....FOR.

Balance: I love your setting & how it looks on your finger.

Center stone: I love the light play with the yellow gold & rubies, your stone lights up and looks so gorgeous. The facets on it are just yummy. I want one. LOL.

I think when we reset too often we are always chasing after an unknown. I know no matter what I''ll never be 100% happy with any ring. You know why? I need more than ONE ring! LOL. To match my moods. I mean, I don''t only have one pair of shoes, one handbag, or one pair of jeans, so why shouldn''t I have bling to match my fashion moods? (somehow, still working on dh into buying into this one. LOL)

Your ring is soooo gorgeous...flat out yummy beyond yummy.

 

[vintagebling]

Date: 7/22/2007 3:14:57 PM
Author: surfgirl
Good decision! I think your ring looks so nice in its current setting and much nicer than the two other previous settings..Honest! If you continue to crave the white metal look, maybe you can get someone here to photo shop your ring in all white metal to see what it looks like but I think it''s perfect as is!

Thank you surfgirl, I appreciate your honesty and your kind words! I know you have good taste because I have seen some of your threads, so it means a lot that you like it too!

 

[vintagebling]

Date: 7/22/2007 4:59:19 PM
Author: divergrrl
I''ve noticed your ring in other threads, and have just been BLOWN AWAY by it...all facets of it. (no pun intended).


I too am a compulsive re-setter...my e-ring is now in its FOURTH home. (but I really don''t think my first counts...it was the temp setting my dh proposed with)


So from one perfectionist to another, here is why I love your ring & wouldn''t DARE touch it.


Overall appearance: Showstopping, stunning, seems like a match made in heaven (center diamond, setting, rubies---perfect harmony) I''ve never seen anything like it & doubt I ever will, you truly have a one of a kind creation that is TO....DIE....FOR.


Balance: I love your setting & how it looks on your finger.


Center stone: I love the light play with the yellow gold & rubies, your stone lights up and looks so gorgeous. The facets on it are just yummy. I want one. LOL.


I think when we reset too often we are always chasing after an unknown. I know no matter what I''ll never be 100% happy with any ring. You know why? I need more than ONE ring! LOL. To match my moods. I mean, I don''t only have one pair of shoes, one handbag, or one pair of jeans, so why shouldn''t I have bling to match my fashion moods? (somehow, still working on dh into buying into this one. LOL)


Your ring is soooo gorgeous...flat out yummy beyond yummy.

LOL!

Divergrrl, you have no idea how wonderful your post made me feel! And I am glad to know I am not the only one who is always switching things around until they are right (if that even exists!)! You are so very sweet, thank you for making my day!!