Dreamer_D
Super_Ideal_Rock
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susimoo said:Oh, Oh!!!!
Dreamer, anything you want to tell us?
Has Charypoo's amazing halo pushed you over the edge?
(I know, because I have already gotten quotes for my AVC!!)
Von03...beautiful rings...do you have a SMTB thread for it? Would love to see some profile pics. PlEASE!!!Von03 said:This is my 2 ct., I, SI1, criss cut cushion in my precision set halo mounting with matching band. I don't think my setting makes my stone look warmer in the least. I love halos and love the presence the setting and the stone give.
Portree said:Dreamer -- I think your stone would be wonderful in a halo. Melee always looks whiter to me, even I-J melee, but the nature of the sparkle and scintillation of the melee is so different from that of your big rock, that I don't think it's going to be an issue. You could also consider single cuts for your halo -- they tend not to have that "white dot" look that full cut melee does.
I love your project list -- great plan.
Here's my grand plan:
1. Halo (check).
2. 3 stone (colored stone with diamond sides -- preferably step cut).
3. Etoile bezel with small ideal cut diamond. I considered this setting for my current 1 carat stone, but you are right, this setting looks best with smaller stones (.40 - .60).
Taylorbug, I do have more photos if you look in my profile under "most active" it's listed, I think, as my 20th anniv. upgrade. Sorry didn't want to hijack dreamer's thread.Taylorbug! said:Von03...beautiful rings...do you have a SMTB thread for it? Would love to see some profile pics. PlEASE!!!Von03 said:This is my 2 ct., I, SI1, criss cut cushion in my precision set halo mounting with matching band. I don't think my setting makes my stone look warmer in the least. I love halos and love the presence the setting and the stone give.
vespergirl said:Dreamer, you and I need a "how do I reset my diamond" support group. I've been going on 3 years undecided, so I guess I'm just going to go for a different/better solitaire.
I think that your diamond would look stunning in a halo or 3-stone, so I am no help!
Dreamer_D said:Portree said:Dreamer -- I think your stone would be wonderful in a halo. Melee always looks whiter to me, even I-J melee, but the nature of the sparkle and scintillation of the melee is so different from that of your big rock, that I don't think it's going to be an issue. You could also consider single cuts for your halo -- they tend not to have that "white dot" look that full cut melee does.
I love your project list -- great plan.
Here's my grand plan:
1. Halo (check).
2. 3 stone (colored stone with diamond sides -- preferably step cut).
3. Etoile bezel with small ideal cut diamond. I considered this setting for my current 1 carat stone, but you are right, this setting looks best with smaller stones (.40 - .60).
My hesitation has been based on comparing my J to 5 point melee, but I don't know if I would feel the same with 1 point or smaller melee...
But should my diamond go in the three stone or the halo? That is the conundrum. My diamond would be a rather humungous halo!
Portree said:Dreamer -- I think your stone would be wonderful in a halo. Melee always looks whiter to me, even I-J melee, but the nature of the sparkle and scintillation of the melee is so different from that of your big rock, that I don't think it's going to be an issue. You could also consider single cuts for your halo -- they tend not to have that "white dot" look that full cut melee does.
ponder said:Dreamer,
When I had my L/M marquise haloed Brian Gavin was able to source I melee for me so that the contrast wasn't too distinct. You may be able to locate something lower than G melee.
lizzyann01 said:Dreamer, I think your stone would be AWESOME in a halo! But I can see how you are torn with doing it in a three stone too! Two different looks and different kinds of finger coverage. So many decisions....
Vgirl, I've always loved your cushion halo in the pics you posted? I didn't realize you are resetting it? Where is your original setting from if you don't mind me asking....Love it!
LovingDiamonds|1281638895|2678307 said:This is an I colour but has strong fluor. I've since re-set it - nothing to do with the colour matching but because I just didn't like the actual shape of the halo!!!
I didn't see any difference in colour between the main and accent stones BUT the strong fluor means I very rarely see colour in the centre diamond anyway.