Custom Setting is underway – need reassurance!

[Odilia]

 

[Odilia]

 

[Odilia]

Here is a 5-stone on my hand:

 

[Odilia]

If I don''t get any comments, I will assume I must be WAY OFF, and get even more stressed!!!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

OFG- I think your idea''s and concepts are wonderful. the five stone you posted on your hand looks perfect!! But, since you do like the sparkle and bling, i really like Pete''s suggestion of doing the 3 stones on each side. it will also give more coverage which is always a good thing

i''m so excited for you that you finally have your project underway. I really do think the ring is going to be just gorgeous. how long do they think it will take from Cad to finish?

 

[Odilia]

Here''s another example of 5-stone on my hand, although not the greatest example since these are bezel set, but at least is shows the look.

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 9:53:03 AM
Author: mrssalvo
OFG- I think your idea''s and concepts are wonderful. the five stone you posted on your hand looks perfect!! But, since you do like the sparkle and bling, i really like Pete''s suggestion of doing the 3 stones on each side. it will also give more coverage which is always a good thing

i''m so excited for you that you finally have your project underway. I really do think the ring is going to be just gorgeous. how long do they think it will take from Cad to finish?

Thank you, mrssalvo!!! I can always count on you!!! I know there is nothing to fear, but arghh...,, maybe it''s hormones!!

Thank you for the reassurance. I am glad you like the idea of the 3/side. The only reason I hesitated on that was I had tried on so many 5-stone, and I know you also appreciate the value of seeing it on your hand. But Pete also has that beautiful Natalie K (don''t have time to post a pic right now), which has many more diamonds, but would be essentially the same look from the top-down, and it looks beautiful. And although 2/side does cover the top of my finger, you are right, one more will give coverage for sure.

Pete called earlier this week, to let me know he was a bit behind. But the CAD should be done in about a week or so, and then I think it''s only a few weeks after that.

Thanks again; every bit of positive reinforcement helps!!

 

[Ellen]

OFG, the ring sounds beautiful, really. I understand being nervous, this is a big, expensive endeavor. And so hard to do long distance, when you can''t see anything of real substance. I''m sure it will turn out gorgeous, Quest does great work.

One thing you could do, to help assure you''re making the right decision as far as how many sidestones, is to try some on with 3, and see what you think. Would that be possible?

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 10:10:57 AM
Author: Ellen
OFG, the ring sounds beautiful, really. I understand being nervous, this is a big, expensive endeavor. And so hard to do long distance, when you can''t see anything of real substance. I''m sure it will turn out gorgeous, Quest does great work.

One thing you could do, to help assure you''re making the right decision as far as how many sidestones, is to try some on with 3, and see what you think. Would that be possible?

Thanks, Ellen!

The only problem with trying on rings w/ 3 sidestones, is that I seldom see any. I''m not too worried about it, but it would be nice if I could try an example. It seems like I''ve tried on every ring from PA to DE to MD to VA and D.C., and there is so much pave out there right now, & 3 stones, they don''t have many 5- or 7-stone rings (other than anniversary rings). Hey, maybe if I just try on some anniversary rings, it might give me some idea... ??

Anyway, I''m assuming that you & Mrssalvo like the profile view (from what you can tell) - at least the idea...?

 

[mrssalvo]

OFG, for the sideview are you just doing flat metal sides?

 

[Ellen]

Yes, I like the profile, not that it really matters.

You were wanting something akin to Jadeleaves in particular, right? I happen to adore her set!

 

[Maisie]

Date: 2/15/2008 11:06:56 AM
Author: Ellen
Yes, I like the profile, not that it really matters.

You were wanting something akin to Jadeleaves in particular, right? I happen to adore her set!

Me too! I even got a quote from MM for the wedding band....

 

[Ellen]

Date: 2/15/2008 11:09:29 AM
Author: Maisie

Date: 2/15/2008 11:06:56 AM
Author: Ellen
Yes, I like the profile, not that it really matters.

You were wanting something akin to Jadeleaves in particular, right? I happen to adore her set!

Me too! I even got a quote from MM for the wedding band....

 

[Maisie]

Date: 2/15/2008 11:14:33 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 2/15/2008 11:09:29 AM
Author: Maisie

Date: 2/15/2008 11:06:56 AM
Author: Ellen
Yes, I like the profile, not that it really matters.

You were wanting something akin to Jadeleaves in particular, right? I happen to adore her set!

Me too! I even got a quote from MM for the wedding band....

Maybe if I keep saving I can get it!

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 11:06:49 AM
Author: mrssalvo
OFG, for the sideview are you just doing flat metal sides?

No, it will be a lot like the 2nd picture, where I wrote "eliminate these bumps", which to me is a lot like JadeLeaves'' except that there are only 3 tapered stones, instead of 4? same size stones (and again the head). Also, we were thinking of eliminating the "bumps" as I call them that are below each prong; it would still have the U-curve under each diamond which meets up with the sort of "donut" underneath each diamond, which hopefully keeps enough of the character & personality of the ring, but I think Pete is thinking of very tiny holes where those bumps currently are. I love JadeLeaves'' rings, but just wasn''t sure if I wanted those bumps, and Pete agreed it might be a nice change to take them out. It could be just an indentation, but Pete thought very tiny ''holes'' for lack of a better word, would be good. Can you picture it, and does it sound weird? (Hopefully the CADs will help illustrate this when they''re done!)

(This stuff is somewhat why I get nervous; not only have I never seen the rings in these pics IRL, but we''re making changes which I think I will like.. but then I start worrying! )

I will try to post another picture, which again is somewhat like it except the head. The head is best represented in my 2nd picture, above.

 

[lyra]

I like the idea of a 7 stone ring better. You have great ideas, and I''m sure you''re going to love the final design. I hope to see more picks (if you get any) throughout the process.

 

[Maisie]

I bet you will see it and love it. I know I am looking forward to seeing the finished project.... not that it really matters what I think

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 11:09:29 AM
Author: Maisie

Date: 2/15/2008 11:06:56 AM
Author: Ellen
Yes, I like the profile, not that it really matters.

You were wanting something akin to Jadeleaves in particular, right? I happen to adore her set!

Me too! I even got a quote from MM for the wedding band....

Ellen & Maisie, yes, the JadeLeaves ring really appealed to me, and seemed the best thing for the open profile look. Her set is so beautiful! I just needed to make a few changes since mine is not a wedding set.

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 11:29:40 AM
Author: lyra
I like the idea of a 7 stone ring better. You have great ideas, and I''m sure you''re going to love the final design. I hope to see more picks (if you get any) throughout the process.

Thanks! I''m glad to hear that you like the 7-stone better. Because it does seem to make the design flow better, so I thought I ought to trust Pete''s judgment on that.

And thanks for the reassurance about loving the final design! I really think I will too (obviously I shouldn''t be getting it if I didn''t!

), but oh, I just always start to doubt, but when I run thru all the rings I''ve seen & tried on, etc, it really should be beautiful and I have nothing to worry about.

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 11:31:24 AM
Author: Maisie
I bet you will see it and love it. I know I am looking forward to seeing the finished project.... not that it really matters what I think

Thanks! If I'm allowed, I will try to post the CADs when they come in. I will try to post that one I did a few posts ago that was so small - hopefully it'll be bigger:

(again, the head on mine won't look like this but like the 2nd pic)

 

[mrssalvo]

ok, i get what you are saying re: the profile. I actually like the *bumps* or the way the curve around the stones. i think it''s pretty and really accentuates the roundness and it''s even better in a solo ring. But, if you prefer the U with more of a straight edge, I get that too.

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 11:51:27 AM
Author: mrssalvo
ok, i get what you are saying re: the profile. I actually like the *bumps* or the way the curve around the stones. i think it's pretty and really accentuates the roundness and it's even better in a solo ring. But, if you prefer the U with more of a straight edge, I get that too.

Hmmm, I'm not sure if I am explaining it right or not. There shouldn't be any straight edges on the ring. The U's will still be curvy like they are on JL's ring, & the bottom part of the ring will still sort of scallop in and out with the diamonds (out under the diamond but in under the prongs), but I'm talking about the little sort of lumps of metal just below each prong, in between the scalloping of the bottom part. Is that what you thought I meant? The lumps do add a bit more texture, so maybe we should leave them in. If only I could see them in person! This is what I hate about custom; I wish you could try one, and if it you don't like it, do the other!!

When I first saw those lumps I thought they were diamonds, but then realized they're just metal. I tried to draw a picture of what I think Pete wants to do, on one of the lumps in this pic. It probably won't be very good, because I think in scanning it's losing a lot of resolution, but anyway.... One thing Pete suggested is if we don't like the holes (where the lumps would have been) is maybe to install a teeny diamond in each one.

ugh.. I wish I didnt' nitpick details like this. - and it's so ridiculous because it'll probably be pretty either way...

ETA: If I keep the lumps, I'd prefer them to be a bit more subtle than they look to me in the picture below.

 

[mrssalvo]

ok, i had to go and look up pics of her wedding set to see what you meant. Now I understand...forgive the pregnancy brain which often leaves me confused

anyway, yes, i vote to eliminate the bumps. tiny diamonds...hmmm..they might be a really pretty touch, but i could see how they might not look right too. I''d probably err on the safe side and not do them, but maybe Pete could draw up a cad with and without so you could kinda get an idea of how they''d look?

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 12:23:27 PM
Author: mrssalvo
ok, i had to go and look up pics of her wedding set to see what you meant. Now I understand...forgive the pregnancy brain which often leaves me confused

anyway, yes, i vote to eliminate the bumps. tiny diamonds...hmmm..they might be a really pretty touch, but i could see how they might not look right too. I''d probably err on the safe side and not do them, but maybe Pete could draw up a cad with and without so you could kinda get an idea of how they''d look?

Ok, good. Yes, the tiny diamonds are only a backup idea, and both Pete & I are hoping they wouldn''t be necessary. Hopefully the CADs will give us a better idea of how it will look without the lumps. I did another pic to show the lumps we''re eliminating, so even though you get it now I might as well post it.

(I appreciate all this; it is helpful!)

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 12:23:27 PM
Author: mrssalvo
ok, i had to go and look up pics of her wedding set to see what you meant. Now I understand...forgive the pregnancy brain which often leaves me confused

anyway, yes, i vote to eliminate the bumps.

It''s funny, I actually had the same disconnect w/ Pete at first. When I first showed him the pics, I said, "should we eliminate the bumps?" and he said, with emphasis, no, that would ruin the design, much like you said above. So anyway, later on Pete suggested getting rid of what I''m now calling "lumps" although I forget how he referred to them, and I did a double-take because I was like, "I thought he said we had to keep the bumps to keep what''s pretty about the design" - and then I realized what he was talking about the first time was what I called "donuts" under the diamonds (if you look at the underside pic - the 2nd one in this thread, it shows why I call them donuts), which I just called scalloping in my other post. So maybe pregnancy brain is not to blame!!!

So both he (and actually his wife- I was chatting with her beforehand) seemed to like eliminating the "lumps".

It was actually a slight tradeoff, because keeping the donuts so scallopy will make it harder for a ring to sit flush, but since I really expect to wear this stand-alone, as you (& Pete) pointed out, the scalloping/donuts really are essential to the design - "i think it''s pretty and really accentuates the roundness and it''s even better in a solo ring. " Plus one of the reasons I leaned toward this design was that there are not flat or straight edges.

 

[kcoursolle]

I love your ideas, I think it''s going to be an amazing ring!!! I think either the 5 or 7 stone would be lovely, but I think for an e-ring the 7 stone might be better. It will give you a little bit more finger coverage.

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 1:43:22 PM
Author: kcoursolle
I love your ideas, I think it''s going to be an amazing ring!!! I think either the 5 or 7 stone would be lovely, but I think for an e-ring the 7 stone might be better. It will give you a little bit more finger coverage.

Thanks, kcoursolle! Your beautiful 5 stone open-profile ring was one of my early inspirations!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

OFG, it is going to be beautiful! I don''t mind the "bumps" but it will be lovely either way.

 

[Odilia]

Date: 2/15/2008 4:55:59 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
OFG, it is going to be beautiful! I don''t mind the ''bumps'' but it will be lovely either way.

Tacori, thanks!! I still could go either way on the bumps, I think. I appreciate all the positive feedback, because it does help. I wound up getting panick-stricken again about this last night!!

So reading thru the positive comments helps calm my nerves, a little !

 

[sera]

I think your ring will be beautiful! I'm going the custom route so I KNOW what you're going through!

I think 5 or 7-stone would be beautiful... on both 5-stone handshots you posted, you see some metal beyond the sidestone- with the 7-stone, it would still be BLING... and if ya like bling, that's a good thing to see that extra bling.

I love the head on the second pic you posted... I think it's one of the prettiest!

When I first saw the bump ring awhile back, I remember thinking, "There should SO be tiny diamonds instead of just bumps!" So, personally, I would want the tiny diamonds instead of bumps or holes. But, none would be a bad choice... the diamonds would give a bit a sparkle, the bumps texture and the holes a delicate look.

You're already made a lot of really good design choices. So don't rush any decision now... obsess as long as you need to (it's worked for me). I also tried on rings that had similarities to what I want- even if I had to try on 5 each having something I wanted and imagined those 5 elements were together.

I'm sure your ring will come out gorgeous!