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What diameter stone for a single station DBTY bracelet

woofmama

woofmama

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Help me make a decision please :))

I have looked at every style of bracelet available, even bought two on ebay and returned them. I have finally decided on a DBTY, which I didn't think I wanted but after seeing Enerchis bracelets and Roseblooms necklace in person, I loved.

I have requested quotes from a few vendors on a standard DBTY but with .12 stones. Still waiting to hear back from a couple of them. I am also considering buying a 4.40mm diamond and having a sinlge station bracelet made.

If I go that route perhaps I'll still get 4 x .12 with the larger diamond in the center. I know I do not want to go smaller than .12. I intend to keep this bracelet for a long time and don't want subtle.

Does anyone have a combo DBTY? I know about Yssies bracelet, but hers has two larger diamonds. I would love to do something like that but it's out of my budget.

Thoughts?
 
I love the idea of the 4.4mm stone as the center stone withe the .12 as sides. I think that would be lovely
and would have enough bling to make it stand out. That's what I would choose because no matter which
way the bracelet turned there would still be visible stones.
 
You are so kind. I never knew I HAD to have that Sholdt setting someday until I saw your beauty!!

I love the idea of the graduated design. I love this graduated DBTY:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/bgd-graduated-dbty-necklace.178637/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/bgd-graduated-dbty-necklace.178637/[/URL]

Since I've never worn a DBTY bracelet I'm not sure how comfortable it would be to have a larger diamond culet on the wrist. Also I imagine it would spin a lot. If the larger diamond ended up inside your wrist would that be annoying or ouchy?

I've wondered about a DBTY that alternated between twelve pointers and 25 or 30 pointers. But I wonder if the smaller diamonds would always be upside down because the culet would not be in contact with your skin?

Hopefully someone with more answers than questions will chime in!
 
With a single station, what is to prevent the stone from staying on the back of the hand side instead of the inner wrist where you cannot admire it? How pokey will it be using a larger diamond as opposed to the usual 10 pointer?
 
Here is my Brian Gavin solitaire DBTY bracelet. Scroll down for wrist shot. It's not a graduated piece, but I can answer some questions about poking, diamond-straying, flipping, etc. So, my diamond is 0.14 Signature melee. Yes, the diamond does flip. Of course, it moves round on my wrist too. I don't see either of those things as a problem - I mean, it's a fluid piece, not a bangle.

When I first saw it, I thought it looked small. But now I think it's a stunning piece. The diamond may be small, but due to the quality - high F/g colour, super-ideal cut - people do notice it. It achieves the objective of DBTY, which is a dot of floating sparkle.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/tiffany-and-brian-gavin-solitaire-set-in-yellow-gold.188005/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/tiffany-and-brian-gavin-solitaire-set-in-yellow-gold.188005/[/URL]

I lurrrrve Anne's graduated necklace! :love:
 
Hi, Woofmama! I totaly support the idea of the graduated DBTY bracelet! I find it has interesting twist and additional sparkle:) In fact I have decided to make one for myself using three 0,24 stones (4mm) and four 0.12 stones (3,2mm). So if you can and want to wait to see it, it will be ready by end of November..sigh..I will sure post a lot of pictures.

I have the graduated necklace that Rosebloom kindly mentioned, so I often played with the stones around my wrist to have the feel and visual of the graduated look. The combo of graduation of 0,3 and a pair of 0,12 was very pleasing to my eyes, though I must admit that the cutlet of the 0,3 stone is quite pokey for being used in a bracelet and I hope my 0,24 stones will be a tad comfortable but still be destinctive larger in size than the 0,12s. If you want a picture, I could make a foto of 0,30 flanked by 0,12s on a wrist? I am in vacation though, so in two weeks, let me know if you want one..


I hope you get a beautiful bracelet and post a lot of pictures for all of our pleasure!! Cheers!
 
I love the idea of the bigger center and pair of melee sides!


I do see the issues that Rosebloom, Chrono, Smith, and Efriede brought up though :sick: mine DID turn before I had a charm attached by the clasp, so I would expect that your 4.4mm would be palm-side more often than not, and my stones have large culets so they didn't poke, but I'm looking at my Ering sidestones and like everyone else I think somewhere between 4mm and 5mm is where I would start to worry about a pointy culet on a modern RB extending far enough past the rim of the underside of the bezel to noticeably poke or scratch...

The other downside of bigger stones it that it's that much clearer when they're upside down vs. right side up! I don't mind the bottoms-up views though::)

What shape would you be using? Pears or ovals could be awesome DBTY bracelet stones, I think - huge spread for the depth, and keeping them as shallow as possible mitigates the poking problem... Oval flanked by a pair of pears on each side?
A heavier clasp instead of a super-dainty spring clasp would help weight it down on that side - though I'd guess it'd probably still spin. A third baby pear on each side of the clasp?
 
Efriede - your bracelet-to-be sounds lovely! :bigsmile:
 
Yssie|1373562344|3481120 said:
Efriede - your bracelet-to-be sounds lovely! :bigsmile:
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OMG, Yssie, your idea of differnt shapes sounds sooooooo tempting!!!! Now...as I have time till about Oktober to have the bracelet finally in production, I might explore this option as well! I will see what I can swing in my budget :saint:

sorry for the threadjack, woofmama
 
I have a single station 4 mm blue sapphire bracelet. It is platinum and I am very happy with it. I had it made by a vendor who is very popular here. If I were you I would consider having a lobster claw clasp for sure. When I had the bracelet made it had a c ring closure. As I was walking into my sunporch it fell off my wrist and landed on the floor. I had not worn it ten times when this happened. I had the c ring changed to a small lobster claw clasp and it has been fine since. i hope this helps you.
 
Thank you all very much for your replies :)) Just got home so I'll try to do a coherent response to all of the comments.

This is the diamond I want for the center http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/0.50-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-216831

I was originally shopping for two .50 D asschers to either use as sides for a ring or make a bypass ring. The D color was important to represent my sons. Anyway I didn't find two so I had JA take this off hold, but couldn't stop thinking about it. I'm in love with it and want to make it into something besides a necklace. So I'm about to get it shipped and want to put it in a bracelet where I can see it.
I had the ASET and inspection done, it received very favorable comments, so I'm confident it will perform well.

I have quotes from two vendors so far on a six stone DBTY with .12s. I was considering either that or a single station or two station bracelet, after seeing the lovely Yssie creation. Those of you that know me won't be surprised to learn that I was going for stepcuts for the single station.

Efriede and Anne: I have admired your beautiful graduated DBTY necklaces countless times. I would love to have a necklace made as well but just got two pendants, one is a bezeled sapphire and the other is a designer piece by Chimento. I love both of my new pieces and have to do a SMTB thread. My poor wrist is naked and wants in on the party so a bracelet is in the works.
Both of yours have inspired me to try a graduated look. I am a wee bit concerned about the poking issues but fell in love with the above stone for the center.

Yssie: Where to begin...your bracelet is sooooo cool and unique! I'm all about that :cheeky: I love different, I live for different so you are a girl after my own heart. Must be a June 1st thing ;)) Now that I've revealed my center stone I would love your ideas on design. I do like the oval/pear suggestion but I found my asscher so that's the one.

Rosebloom: I love your necklace and the diamond size is amazing! I think the standard size used in DBTY pieces is a bit small, I guess I like more of a statement piece.

Smith: I bow to your DBTY collection. I have visited your threads a million times in the last couple of months.

Chrono: What do you think of the pretty little asscher?

tyty: Thanks for the vote of confidence. I think it will be very cool :sun:

crown1: do you have a picture of your bracelet?

So hit me with your ideas everyone, what do you think?
 
Eeeee gads! I love that asscher.

I'd probably just do that one as a solitaire. Maybe with a slightly thicker bezel to really emphasize its shape. I'm not sure I'd want to pair brilliant cuts with that step cut beauty. Possibly small asschers kite set?

I can't wait to see this and Efriede's bracelet! Amazing!
 
Oh my... I can see why you had to have it!! It's beautiful ::) And yes, I should've guessed you'd be plotting a step cut :bigsmile:

And seeing the stone I've completely changed my mind. I'd skip the sides - she's a showstopper, no embellishments necessary! Actually now I'm rethinking the chain, too - perhaps a sturdier structure would better complement the stone's clean and clear lines... a bit like a ring version of your Sholdt...

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamond-bracelets/diamond-solitaire-bangle-709.htm

Or a clean bezel with two delicate bangles? I'm trying to remember where I saw a pic..

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Oh Rosebloom believe me I've thought of the kite set small asschers , but big money. The diamond will face up like a .30 round so I think it can work with a couple of .12 mrbs. Just a touch of added sparkle when it spins.
Do you think it will be too uncomfortable?
 
Yssie|1373593750|3481511 said:
Oh my... I can see why you had to have it!! It's beautiful ::) And yes, I should've guessed you'd be plotting a step cut :bigsmile:

And seeing the stone I've completely changed my mind. I'd skip the sides - she's a showstopper, no embellishments necessary! Actually now I'm rethinking the chain, too - perhaps a sturdier structure would better complement the stone's clean and clear lines... a bit like a ring version of your Sholdt...

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamond-bracelets/diamond-solitaire-bangle-709.htm

Or a clean bezel with two delicate bangles? Sort-of this idea but bezel and bangles precise and sharp
http://www.etsy.com/listing/154977771/mystic-jade-bracelet-virginia-gold-and?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=bangle&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=all

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I had considered the bangle at WF, but I don't want to spend that much. Although since I'm supplying my own stone maybe the bangle won't be that expensive. It won't face up like a .50 mrb. Also not sure if I want a bangle. During the Pandora craze I had one of those bracelets and the stiffness and clunky feel drove me nuts so I never wore it.
I would like a delicate chain, do you think a double chain, like your drawing would work? I have a six chain Silpada bracelet in silver that is super comfortable, so I know I would prefer a chain style. I would hate to invest in this and never wear it.
 
I don't know why I prefer a double chain! More radially symmetric like the stone, I suppose. If you don't like bangles then that's definitely out... what do you think of snake chain(s) rather than the regular link chains DBTYs are usually made of? They usually look cleaner and more substantial and "solid" to me.
 
I googled snake bracelet chains, they could work, I understand what you mean about the typical DBTY chain being too delicate.

I should have the diamond early next week. I have a few chains here so I'll take pictures and post the chains and diamond together.
In a way I feel like I'm trying too hard and should get a DBTY with .12 mrb. Maybe save this diamond for another project. I know it would make a nice pendant, but right now I want a bracelet. So confused :sick:
 
woofmama|1373596682|3481543 said:
I googled snake bracelet chains, they could work, I understand what you mean about the typical DBTY chain being too delicate.

I should have the diamond early next week. I have a few chains here so I'll take pictures and post the chains and diamond together.
In a way I feel like I'm trying too hard and should get a DBTY with .12 mrb. Maybe save this diamond for another project. I know it would make a nice pendant, but right now I want a bracelet. So confused :sick:
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It would! But then you wouldn't be able to see it!
I have a feeling you'll know when you get it next week ::)
 
Here's an idea. I'll wear it as a pendant and you can come over and look at it any time you want! :)

It's really gorgeous. What about kite setting it as a solitaire?
 
Rosebloom|1373600837|3481582 said:
Here's an idea. I'll wear it as a pendant and you can come over and look at it any time you want! :)

It's really gorgeous. What about kite setting it as a solitaire?
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I have thought about the kite set idea, either as a pendant or bracelet :)) It would be gorgeous set that way :lickout:
If I invest in this as a pendant there goes my bracelet money. If I decide against it you can have first dibs.
When my original idea fell thru I was ready to walk away from this diamond, but just have to see it in person to decide if I can live without it. I'll post pics next week when it gets here.
 
I have also been working on bracelet ideas, so I have a zillion inspiration photos. I think I've decided on mainly really skinny oval shaped stacking bangles. But this was another idea I had - having 2 chains on either side of the main gem attaching together on either side with a diamond. The following picture was as close as I could find to my idea. I think the bracelet would need to be moderately snug to keep it in place.

eta- I LOVE the diamond you picked!! :love:

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pinkjewel|1373631229|3481678 said:
I have also been working on bracelet ideas, so I have a zillion inspiration photos. I think I've decided on mainly really skinny oval shaped stacking bangles. But this was another idea I had - having 2 chains on either side of the main gem attaching together on either side with a diamond. The following picture was as close as I could find to my idea. I think the bracelet would need to be moderately snug to keep it in place.

eta- I LOVE the diamond you picked!! :love:
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Love this inspiration picture! I have pictured something like this, with the diamond kite set and the smaller diamonds on the side. I agree that the bracelet would have to fit snug. Thanks pinkjewel :))
 
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