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BoulderGal

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Hello wise ps ers!

I've recently had a 50+pound weight loss with some still left to go, and my three stone asscher is 0.75 to maybe a whole size too big. I *could* just resize it and be done, however there are things about the ring that bug me, so maybe this can be the time to address a reset.

1. I think it sits way too high off my finger.
2. it's too...prongy...for lack of a better phrase.

Here are some pictures, maybe you can see what I mean.
threestoneoutside1.jpg
asschertree2.jpg

So, I've been shamelessly trolling around pricescope, finding pictures of asschers that I like. The ones I keep coming back to are bezeled or semi bezeled solitaires. I'm thinking kmci, laurenthepartier, D&T and lilmisfit in particular. I also like the idea of an Etoile style ring but haven't seen an Asscher that way. Also, except for one I've never seen a bezeled three stone.

The bezel draws me I think because it accentuates the shape of an asscher.

What do I do?!? The stone sizes are 0.8 center, 0.4 each sides. I could have it made into a bezeled solitaire, then use the side stones for earrings. Is 0.8ct asscher enough to hold it's own as a solitaire on a 6-6.25 "fleshy" shorter finger? Would I regret losing the side stones?

Thanks for your input!
BoulderGal
 
BoulderGal. Congratulations on losing 50 pounds. I think the idea of a bezel set solitaire and using the side stones for earrings is a terrific idea. Are you thinking of doing bezel set earrings too?
 
While I love the idea of a bezeld asscher, I'm worried that you will miss the finger coverage that you currently have. I did
some looking around for some ideas and found these. Maybe you can find a way to work a bezel or half bezel into a 3 stone
without over doing the metal.

Of course I couldnt find any asscher examples so you have to use your imagination...
http://www.krikawa.com/jewelry/body-of-work/details.aspx?style=604&cat=9 1/2 bezel with full bezel sides
http://www.krikawa.com/jewelry/body-of-work/details.aspx?style=368&cat=9 too much metal
http://www.krikawa.com/jewelry/body-of-work/details.aspx?style=193&cat=9

edit - more
http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/ritani-jewelry/rings/57QQ1/
 
Hey BG- Super Congrats on your weight loss! whohoooo! I bet you feel great sweetie! :appl: :appl: :appl: Well I love your three stone, however I think you would love a bezel or semi bezel asscher too!...

Have you thought possibly doing a five stone ring to still give you the finger coverage? and put the main stone in a pendant? I do think you might feel a bit nekkid without the sidestones and finger coverage you are accustom to as you know that asscher is a little bit more understated.

Would upgrading to a larger Asscher be a possibility?

I for one am biased and love love love my semi bezel, I get at least a very unobstructive view of the profile and love the belly of those asscher :lickout: my semi bezel is not as delicate as some but it works for me as its very industrial and very safe plus it does add to the size a bit.

I am also working on a seven stone asscher (smaller ctw than your side stones per stone and with a little twist on prongs) it should be done next week, maybe that might give you another option too? or if you'd like to see the CAD I can attach?
 
OHHHHH DT I want to see your cad!!!

Not to thread jack, Sorry :bigsmile:
 
To be completely honest, I would not want a .8 asscher as a solitaire if I had been used to it as a three stone. You are getting MUCH better finger coverage as a three stone. Gypsy haloed her 1 carat asscher and I think it has nice proportions now. But I think you would not be happy with a .8 asscher with a bezel. I have a .8 round in a bezel and I know I would not want it as a solitaire ring even though it faces up larger than an asscher. I would use it in a 3 stone, though.
 
I love your setting the way it is! I personally wouldn't change a thing. Your ring is so elegant!
 
lol... lovemybling... welll here is the CAD to give BG another option perhaps ::)

I do think you will miss the finger coverage :(sad unless you know for certain you won't and have tried on that size of stone before as a solitaire?

I thought of another idea, is to add just two smaller asschers on the end and create a graduated five stone ring? maybe .20cts/stone? (I did a terrible paint job graduated five stone mockup)

asscher7stonedt2finalCAD.JPG

bgfivegraduatedmockup.JPG
 
DT your mock up is greaT!!!! :appl:

I think it would give the OP a much more balanced looking ring. To me it looks some how complete. :naughty: :naughty: I don't know if that would be in the cards for her but definatly a nice reward for her hard work in her weight loss. :appl: Also, to fix the "prong-i-ness" of the setting maybe set into a shared pong type of setting. (You could do a U-prong or a Cross trellis) I really like the juxtoposition of the curviness of those setting with the angles of the asscher.

DT: I like your CAD for you band. The Uprong is very comfortable. I have an asscher eternity band that is set that way. Though I have to admit that I have contacted BGD for a reset. I am thinking of switching it out to a cross trellis. I just want a little more special setting some how.

Again sorry for thread jack
:bigsmile:
 
D&T|1320611416|3055429 said:
lol... lovemybling... welll here is the CAD to give BG another option perhaps ::)

I do think you will miss the finger coverage :(sad unless you know for certain you won't and have tried on that size of stone before as a solitaire?

I thought of another idea, is to add just two smaller asschers on the end and create a graduated five stone ring? maybe .20cts/stone? (I did a terrible paint job graduated five stone mockup)

I agree with the thoughts about the potential loss of finger coverage. It may get a little lonely without it's buddies. :bigsmile:

D&T, your cad for your band is simply gorgeous! Not to pry, but how big are each of your stones? My side stones are 0.4ish each--they seem a bit big for something like that.

I also really like your idea for a graduated band. Perhaps it's that the sides seem to end a bit abruptly, know what I mean? Maybe traps at either end? :naughty: I fear that this is quickly evolving from a simple resize to something much more expensive!

I don't know what your first career is, but D&T my friend, you should design jewelry as a second career! :appl:

Keep the ideas coming!
Thanks!
BoulderGal
 
Love the 5 stone graduated idea that is what I would do :love:
 
I love DTs mockup of the 5 stone...great finger coverage and really pretty! Hopefully you can find someone that can do it
with smaller prongs too.
 
I think the graduated asschers are a nice look, but I love the idea of putting the center in a pendant and doing all same size asschers in a band. Just a personal preference.

As for bezels. I've seen my haloed asscher next to asscher girls 1.5 carat bezelled asscher and I remember thinking they looked really similar in size. So I agree with DS that I wouldn't bezel it after a three stone. We have similar fingers sizes (about a size six to six and a half) and her stone measures 6.5 square while mine is 5.9 square.

Is upgrading the center an option? If it is I would try for at least 6 x 6 in size and maybe a halo around it. Then you can put those sidestones in some studs? Or, if you aren't married to the asscher idea, maybe getting a different spreadier cut for a bezel.
 
lovemybling- oooh I want to see your band now 8) do you have linky? I'm the opposite on profiles, as much as I love love love interesting design elements on the profiles once I *think* I want it for me, it turns out that I always come back to no metalwork on the profile...lol :wacko: I am excited to see what you end up doing for a reset.

BG- aww honey, you deserve an amazing reset for your hard work and efforts. my asscher band is only a wee .15ct each, and as you know they are quite deep .I have a conundrum, I initially wanted it larger but I didn't want to give up the seven stone idea and comfort. I have such a problem with comfort of rings inbetween my finger with the depth of rings, and making it larger would only increase discomfort for me inbetween fingers (of course I have to love the diamond shape that happens to be the deepest cut too :wacko: ) especially if I don't remove two stones, although I love the larger bling on these asschers its just a huge comfort factor for me, and i will give up larger size stones to be able to wear a ring in comfort.

ETA: I do like the halo idea too that Gypsy recommended. Have you thought about that?
 
DT:

Here is a picture I just took with my I phone in my basement. The lighting in here is very warm. IRL the stones are G so quite white. They are .25 in size. There are 18 of them in total. When I Figure out what I am doing I will make a thread of its own for the ring. I have been on the fence since I got it. Wasn't sure it gave me the finger presence I wanted, wasn't sure I liked the setting. (LOVED Caulk-girl's band that is who I copied though mine is qutie a bit smaller than hers) I though my finger size which is 4.5 that it would be "big enough". Should have trust my gut and had it mad in Platinum when I fist did it then I might have left it alone. But since I want to chage the metal I think I am going to change the setting as well I thinks I want something a litlle MORE. That is why I am thinking the Cross trelis. Still Curvey, still be able to see the sides of the stones but I think the ring will have a little more umph. Stone may sit a little higher as well.

Again sorry for thread jack
:bigsmile:
love my bling

IMG_0154.jpg
 
If it were "me", I would bezel set the center into a halo (perhaps the baguette halo that Gypsy and I have both lusted over) and make matching bezel set earrings out of the side stones.

Or, if it's an option, to trade all 3 stones in and get a significantly larger center stone that will give you awesome finger coverage.
 
ooh lovemybling... that is GORGEOUS :love:
 
Lil Misfit|1320631615|3055728 said:
If it were "me", I would bezel set the center into a halo (perhaps the baguette halo that Gypsy and I have both lusted over) and make matching bezel set earrings out of the side stones.

Or, if it's an option, to trade all 3 stones in and get a significantly larger center stone that will give you awesome finger coverage.


Lil, the baguette halo setting is easily 5K and more likely 7K. Seriously. With that much investment I'd get a beautiful real old cut and get it set in a Bezel by JBEG.

THIS ring (GORGEOUS DIAMOND!) http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-1-00CT-OLD-EUROPEAN-ROUND-DIAMOND-SOLITAIRE-14K-Y-GOLD-ENGAGEMENT-RING-/230694368395?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b674b48b and put it in this setting (without diamonds in the head, which makes it cleaner and reduces the cost) http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/JbEGSignatureSettingsandSpecia/Plain-and-Pave-Solitaires/The-Julia-Bezel-Solitaire/13197667_hDLW3L#993361170_KFMf6 and then you would have finger coverage, personality and bezel.


(Okay threadjack... I love this ring! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Art-Deco-Old-European-Cut-Diamond-Engagement-Ring-Solid-Platinum-Vintage-/270846139908?pt=Diamond_Solitaire_with_Accents&hash=item3f0fb01e04 )

Trading all three in for a larger solitaire is a GREAT idea though!
 
BG- I think the perfect asscher bezel is Little misfit's ring ( Though I don't recall how large her center stone is) but as I said before DT's mock up of the 5 stone would give you the finger coverage you are looking for and I think the splurge for the two smaller stones would be a nice reward for all your hard work.

Good luck can not wait to see what you decide
:bigsmile:
 
Gypsy|1320635055|3055786 said:
Lil Misfit|1320631615|3055728 said:
Lil, the baguette halo setting is easily 5K and more likely 7K. Seriously. With that much investment I'd get a beautiful real old cut and get it set in a Bezel by JBEG.

Trading all three in for a larger solitaire is a GREAT idea though!

I figured it was pretty pricey, which is why I never bothered to get a quote. :o

Is trading the 3 stones in an option, BG? Did you get them from a vendor with a trade-in policy?
 
The ring alas, was before PS, and I got it from Blue Nile. Because they aren't signature stones, there's no trade in policy, at least not that I know of. So, the stones are mine forever unless I want to try to sell the whole ring and start over, and I'm not comfortable doing that.

I'm still pondering that five stone idea, either with small asschers or maybe trapezoids to visually close in the ends, know what I mean?

If I did that, which would give the best light return, U prong or Trellis?

You guys are awesome!
BoulderGal
 
D&T|1320611416|3055429 said:
lol... lovemybling... welll here is the CAD to give BG another option perhaps ::)

I do think you will miss the finger coverage :(sad unless you know for certain you won't and have tried on that size of stone before as a solitaire?

I thought of another idea, is to add just two smaller asschers on the end and create a graduated five stone ring? maybe .20cts/stone? (I did a terrible paint job graduated five stone mockup)


TJ-DT love the cads!!

Bouldergal- I'm concerned you would miss the finger coverage you were used to., I like DT's idea of the graduated 5 stone :)
 
lovemybling|1320637345|3055813 said:
BG- I think the perfect asscher bezel is Little misfit's ring ( Though I don't recall how large her center stone is)

My center stone is 6.20 x 6.05.
 
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