Finished piece pics are on this page a little farther up/backI actually kept everything the same...the size and proportions grew on me
Here is a video in case you don't want to scroll:
do you by any chance remember or know how thick your stems are? I'm having an antique brooch converted by DK. He said 2mm but that seems too thin to me so I'm trying to decide between 2.5 or 3mm. Thanks!!
I'll measure tomorrow for you. I have had 2 other bangels (one by Grace and one made by David) and they were thicker than this one. this one is a bit more delicate. the difference is subtle but I definitely notice it. I like the way that thinner and thicker look. I actually think 2mm might be about what this one is and the others were probably about 2.25mm, maybe 2.5...I know I took measurements at some point of my other bangles...I'll see if I can find those pics too. 3mm would definitely be on the thicker side but would look great as well especially with a larger stone.I love the way this turned out
I just very gently kinda squeezed it and because it is a tad thinner than my other bangles, it only took a few tries of gently moving it, and it has pretty much been perfect ever since
I'll measure tomorrow for you. I have had 2 other bangels (one by Grace and one made by David) and they were thicker than this one. this one is a bit more delicate. the difference is subtle but I definitely notice it. I like the way that thinner and thicker look. I actually think 2mm might be about what this one is and the others were probably about 2.25mm, maybe 2.5...I know I took measurements at some point of my other bangles...I'll see if I can find those pics too. 3mm would definitely be on the thicker side but would look great as well especially with a larger stone.
I just found this pic that I had used for reference when I made mine. As you can see, Grace's bangles vary in stem width and they really all look great. Just depends on your preference but I don't think you can go wrong. My current one is more similar in size to the smaller 22k yg wash bangle in this pic, only mine looks a tad daintier because the stone is larger. ForteKitty's larger 1.8ct bangle is thicker and looks awesome
That would be great, thank you so much!! 2mm just seems super dainty to me and while I'm not big by any means, I don't usually gravitate towards dainty and prefer a little heft or thickness.
This is the brooch I'm having converted...David feels 2.5 would still look nice but thinks 3mm would be too thick. It's hard for me to envision what would be best but since DK is the expert, I'll listen!
I love the way this turned out
This is going to be gorgeous!! I definitely think 2mm would be too dainty for that much substance in the brooche...I think 2.5mm would look great though and I might agree with David that 3mm might be a bit too bulky....BUT I could be totally wrong.
Are you doing just one stem like the standard bangles that Grace offers or are you doing one like this, with like a split shank?:
(these are the threads for the attached pic)
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/every-wrist-deserves-some-sparkle.210521/
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-new-2015-bracelet-thread.207773/page-4
https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/art-deco-brooch-bangle-conversion
Now I'm getting super excited to get it!!
Thank you so much!!! I'm just doing one stem. My brooch doesn't look as wide as ROLs and Armywife's so I didn't want to overpower it with the split shank. Appreciate you confirming your stem width! I think David's recommendation of 2.5 seems spot on.
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