A Collection of Halos

[Amys Bling]

Snooper » 11 May 2011 16:04
A few years ago I had asked for setting ideas for a 2.10 brown cushion diamond I had. Unfortunately I got busy (building a house, deck, fence, pavers, new dog, etc.,)

FINALLY for my 33rd birthday and 8th anniversary I set it! I've had it for a month or so and love it. I had the name "Tiskers" engraved as the ring is paying homage to my terminally ill cat Tiskers.

Style: R1029, cathedral shank, all plat, 1.9-2.0 mm, diamonds on shank 3/4 of the shank


https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/2-leon-mege-goodies.160583/

 

[Amys Bling]

davi_el_mejor » 30 Apr 2011 15:33
This is a present for my friend who is expecting her first child. She's been wanting an opal for a while and the child is due near the end of October... PERFECT!

.96ct Ethiopian Opal in 18kt WG pendant .31cttw of diamonds. I got it on my trip into the diamond district yesterday from Klim Jewelry (66 W 47th). They have a HUGE selection and it was a difficult to choose between all their gorgeous stuff. They set the stone for me right then! It's always a harrowing experience setting an opal, but the stone is perfectly set.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/ethiopian-opal-pendant.160074/

 

[Amys Bling]

acijle3 » 02 May 2011 18:43
Finally engaged after almost 3 years of dating! Sooo happy...and I LOVE my ring!! Thanks to those here who helped with the search. I chose the center diamond and my now fiance designed the setting...after I gave some subtle hints

Here are the stats:

3.06 Total carat weight (.80 consists of halo and sidestones)

2.26 GIA Oval
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
Measurements: 10.70 x 7.67 x 4.52
Depth: 58.9%
Table: 59%
Girdle: Thin to Medium
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None
Size 4.25 ring

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...of-my-3-06-ctw-oval-halo.160165/#post-2910621

 

[Amys Bling]

naciremadream » 04 May 2011 15:57
He proposed a couple months ago, but I couldn't help but notice the center stone was not centered. It was very off balanced. Yesterday I just got my E-ring back and couldn't be more happy. I'm soo excited for my wedding on July 29th 2011. I have always been on pricescope reading all the wonderful post.. Now I'd love to share my ring with all of you

weight: 1.02 Cts.
Proportions Cut Grade: Very Good
Finish: Very Good
Clarity Grade SI2
Color Grade: F

Setting is a Scott Kay Double Halo split shank 1.16 carats

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-engagement-ring.160261/#post-2912302

 

[Amys Bling]

BHMom » 04 May 2011 18:45
I started a thread here to pin down some of the options for my ring which surprisingly was the hardest part;

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ich-victor-canera-design-for-my-round.159724/
I was looking for a Harry Winston inspired design for my 2 carat stone and the pave there Victor calls "Shallow U-Cut" so that was what I selected for my reset. He also gave me the wonderful idea of making the shank be a little bit graduated. My shank is graduated from 2.1mm to 1.7 on the bottom part of it. This he told me would keep the "heavy shank" syndrome from happening, where the parts that aren't paved seem like they're a lot bulkier on the shank.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-victor-canera-hw-inspired-round-halo.160268/

 

[Amys Bling]

frankiextah » 20 Apr 2011 00:53 I met with Steven Kirsch about 2 weeks ago to re-set my engagement ring, and after in-depth discussions (and lots of patience from Steven's end), Steven had come up with a brilliant idea for my halo, and his first attempt, to create a knife edge 2-row pave halo setting. The result is amazing, the setting creates an illusion of a higher crown for my modern RB stone, giving the ring a beautiful profile !

https://www.pricescope.com/forum/sh...2-32ct-rb-halo-ring-tons-of-pics-t159649.htmlstats :

center stone -

2.32ct G VS1
AGS000
8.47mm x 8.49mm x 5.21mm

setting -

ring shank = 1.85mm width
halo = 1.50mm
gallery (donut) = 5mm diameter
setting height = 7.5mm from base of donut to top of diamond
diamond count = 96 diamond melee
approx. 1.3ctw
ring size = tight 5

 

[Amys Bling]

SmallSparkle » 20 Apr 2010 16:07 Vendor photos are in

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/pink-diamond-halo-erd-photos.141265/

 

[Amys Bling]

Amys Bling » 26 Apr 2011 21:49
rmm » 26 Apr 2011 20:52
Hello! thanks for all your input throughout my ring process... if you remember, i was nervous regarding the overall size of my ring given the fact that it had 2 halos... however, my boyfriend reminded me that my initial reaction was excitement/love for the model but i became nervous after once i started thinking about what people thought/how it compared to my friend's/family's rings, etc. and that i shouldn't care about what people think! so we went forward and then last week he proposed!!!!

we LOVE it! i couldn't be happier with the ring, and feel so fortunate and happy to get to marry my bf! it's been an amazing week! he proposed on a hike in malibu last friday (we live in minneapolis) and i haven't had a chance to take more pictures, but here is the first!

i know it's not typical, by any means, but it suits my style... i wanted something cocktail-y and with a presence, and definitely NOT delicate! and simple and clean in overall styling...

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/engaged-custom-ring-update.159927/
past posts:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/thoughts-on-cad.158480/
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/i-got-my-wax-model.158788/

 

[RockGuy]

Great thread! I'll add mine:

 

[Mayk]

Great thread! I'll add mine:

VERY PRETTY..... stats...please?

 

[RockGuy]

Great thread! I'll add mine:

VERY PRETTY..... stats...please?

Center stone:
2.601 H SI-1 AGS 0
Depending on stats from AGS cert, Sarin or Helium scan, it gets anywhere from 1.3 to 2.0 on the H&A
Superior optical symmetry (GOG term). Just short of H&A, two of the arrows have some flagging.
18k white gold (rhodium plated) setting including about 70 points of melee

 

[hopingforoval]

Hi

I'm new here, and I am planning to get an oval diamond halo.

Where did you get your setting from? It's so beautiful!

Exactly what I was looking for!

Thank you

 

[cokitty]

My Halo!

 

[cushioncutnut]

mmmm... sapphire halos! So pretty!

 

[Laila619]

I've loved this thread for years, and now I'm adding my very own halo!

stats: 1.81 AGS ideal cut round

 

[yennyfire]

That is gorgeous Laila! It looks huge on your hand! What size fingers do you have? Where's the SMTB thread??

 

[Christina...]

Ok I'm seriously dizzy! If I was on the fence before, I'm completely won over now! I NEED a halo! I'm thinking antique cushion, maybe 2ct or so, in custom LM halo.....ahhhh I would sell my soul!

 

[Laila619]

That is gorgeous Laila! It looks huge on your hand! What size fingers do you have? Where's the SMTB thread??

Thanks so much, Yenny! I wear a size 6.

There are a ton of pics on my thread: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-setting-for-1-8-ct-round-finger-coverage-galore.166116/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-setting-for-1-8-ct-round-finger-coverage-galore.166116/[/URL]

 

[mrs taylor]

two DBL halos, both *currently* holding rubies.

 

[mrs taylor]

better shots:

 

[catwalk82]

two DBL halos, both *currently* holding rubies.

Your rubies are Divine!!

 

[threegraces]

My 2.04 ct sapphire halo in a Beverely K setting. 0.31 ct of diamonds. DH's band has blue diamonds.

 

[mrs taylor]

I love love LOVE how your sets tie together!

 

[SB621]

It has been awhile since I posted a new halo

Stats on my FLY:
Cushion cut
FLY .93ct
SI2 (eyeclean)
P/S: G/G
Fluorescense: Faint
5.41 x 5.24 x 3.54

Whiteflash (semi) custom setting:
14k white gold ring
18k yellow gold "bezel" surround diamond (this is very hard to see in the pictures. I'm hopin in RL it will be more obvious)
18k Yellow gold claw prongs
size 6.5
Double Halo with .65TCW of ACA diamond melee
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/dbl-93ct-fly-in-double-halo-by-wf.166561/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/dbl-93ct-fly-in-double-halo-by-wf.166561/[/URL]

 

[threegraces]

I love love LOVE how your sets tie together!

Thanks It was really important to DH to have the colored stones. We ultimately went with diamonds because they are just a little harder for a flush set stone like that. He designed the ring with elements from several different rings and it was made by a local jeweler here. He couldn't be happier with it.

 

[Amys Bling]

Bumping for more halos

 

[Amys Bling]

kkulbo0 » 23 Oct 2011 01:28
Before I show off the ring, I need to give the backstory

I contacted quite a few vendors here on PS and they were all great but just didn't have the particular halo cushion style that I was looking for. As I was looking through the "Show Me the Bling" section of this forum, I came across a BEAUTIFUL halo cushion engagement ring and I knew that was the one! Turns out it was a custom ring designed by Mark from ERD so I was certain it's out of my budget but I contacted him anyway to see how much.
Just after a few emails back and forth asking what particular style setting and center stone size I was looking for, he was able to give me a quote which was a GREAT price for a custom ring but still above my budget. However, Mark was able to make very slight adjustments to the ring to save on costs and even offer a military discount (as he was a member of the armed forces also) and got the ring right within my budget! I couldn't believe that a jeweler that I had no prior relationship with would bend over backwards to please his customer.
He was even willing to ship the ring before I made the full payment (had some unexpected issues with the bank) so I can have the ring in time for the planned proposal!

Now let's get to the ring. Wow... just wow. The pictures and CAD can not justify how beautiful this ring is. I was a bit nervous about if my fiance' will like the ring since she had no input on the type/size of the ring but she was completely speechless when she saw it. She has heard nothing but compliments wherever she goes (no exaggeration).


Now for the pictures.. (sorry I'm not the best photographer)
1.19c Antique Cushion Halo, VS1 H

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/beautiful-1-19-halo-cushion-from-mark-at-erd.167324/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/beautiful-1-19-halo-cushion-from-mark-at-erd.167324/[/URL]

 

[Amys Bling]

GamGam » 23 Oct 2011 16:45
This little old lady has a new love. While celebrating our wedding date and staying at a mountaintop resort in NC last week, my sweet husband gave me this gift. But the design decisions and the purchase of the diamond were a good part of my summer activities. However, I didn't want to wear the ring until we were at our celebration location. Now if my computer skills are adequate, I'll post a few photos:

1.97 OEC

 

[Amys Bling]

kioko_26 » 30 Oct 2011 12:55
Hi guys!
I am new to this site. I normally don’t bother with forums and posts but I had such a wonderful experience with my ring that I wanted to share my good fortune with others. My wonderful boyfriend proposed to me on a whim. We discussed getting married but never in detail. He always had it on his mind but didn’t really plan for it. In January we went away on vacation together and in the heat of the moment he asked me to marry him!!!! He wasn’t prepared with a ring. He didn’t care. He just knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. He said when we come back that I could pick out any ring I wanted and then we will make it official. My head was spinning with joy but now I had to pick out a ring. I did a lot of research but I really prefer working through referrals. I am super picky and like only the best of the best. I ran in my mind every girlfriend I know who is married or engaged and remembered my fiancé’s friend’s ring which I LOVED. I contacted her and she referred me to Steve Kirsch Timeless Luxury. I came into his office and told him what I wanted. I also clipped a few pictures of rings that I liked. He listened to me and understood my taste. I could tell he wasn’t just feeding me what I wanted to hear. He showed me a few samples and we both came up with a classy design that fits exactly my taste and style. I could not be HAPPIER with the results. I am in awe of the beauty of this ring and the way it is hand-crafted. I didn’t expect to be so emotional after seeing the ring because I consider myself a very particular person. It’s really difficult for anyone to exceed my expectations, but Steven Kirsch has managed to do just that.

The proportions of the ring are perfect, and the setting is exquisite. It highlights my center stone perfectly. I feel as though I have purchased a real heirloom piece of jewelry made for royalty, and I am proud to show my new ring to all my family and friends.

I researched a few other jewelers and listened to advices on PS before deciding to have Steven custom design my ring, and I’m now confident I made the right decision. Not only is my ring 100% hand-forged, but Steven also takes special care and pride in his work. I feel as though he just wants me to be happy as a customer and enjoy wearing my ring for a lifetime. I am so relieved to have found a jeweler I can trust. Steven was easy to work with, very professional, and provided me with a detailed description of the project. He kept me informed at every stage of the process, and I would recommend that anyone looking to have a unique piece of jewelry created use Steven Kirsch to design your next piece. His work is so immaculate and professional.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-halo-ring-by-steven-kirsch.167596/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-halo-ring-by-steven-kirsch.167596/[/URL]
I am going to reveal it to my friends and family at a special dinner we are having at my house. I just can not wait to see the look on everyone’s face. THANKS TO STEVE. He really is the best!!!!

 

[Amys Bling]

lil425 » 11 Oct 2011 18:35
Here it is - I had the Fed Ex box with me at work all day but did not peek. My hubby wanted to present it to me so I brought it home and he actually got down on one knee and put it on my finger. My 18 year old son was there and could not believe his father got down on one knee! Anyway here is my 2.61 ct pink sapphire surrounded by 8 10pt Whiteflash ACA rounds and two 15pt pears in white gold. will post better pics soon - this was a quick one snapped with my cell phone.


[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-20th-anniversary-pink-sapphire-ring.166892/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-20th-anniversary-pink-sapphire-ring.166892/[/URL]