Dreamer's Reset Help!!

[Dreamer_D]

OK, so I am leaning to the three-stone!!

What do you think of these proportions? This is a 1.7ct with .25ct sides, I am thinking of the same for my diamond. My concern is that the sides will not be "blingy" enough in person... but I don't want to detract from my center stone!! Thoughts?

Frankiextah's former ring, love it:

 

[Circe]

OK, so I am leaning to the three-stone!!

What do you think of these proportions? This is a 1.7ct with .25ct sides, I am thinking of the same for my diamond. My concern is that the sides will not be "blingy" enough in person... but I don't want to detract from my center stone!! Thoughts?

Frankiextah's former ring, love it:

Yay, glad you're choosing the option that sings to you! (Though I still hope you get the etoile-style someday, if only so I can covet from a distance!)

I love the proportions of the ring pictured here - it's blingy, but it makes the center-stone the star of the show.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

I like that ring and the proportions are totally what I was thinking, but the questions that come to my mind are,

what is her finger size? Is it different than yours?

Will you get full finger coverage? It looks like .25 ct stones are about 4mm, but there also might be some overlap between the side stones and center stones (which I think will draw more attention to your center stone). I think if you get good finger coverage, you will get the look you are going for. If there is a large gap between where the stones end and where the finger curves, it may not give the effect you are looking for.

 

[marcy]

Dreamer D, I vote for the 3 stone too especially since you like them so much. Congratulations on your wonderful 1K gift too. It's kind of funny you suggesting I go with a solitaire in my thread because I was just thinking I do really like my 3 stone look. Decisions, decisions. Of course this is part of the fun. I can't wait to see what you get.

 

[Dreamer_D]

OK, so I am leaning to the three-stone!!

What do you think of these proportions? This is a 1.7ct with .25ct sides, I am thinking of the same for my diamond. My concern is that the sides will not be "blingy" enough in person... but I don't want to detract from my center stone!! Thoughts?

Frankiextah's former ring, love it:

Yay, glad you're choosing the option that sings to you! (Though I still hope you get the etoile-style someday, if only so I can covet from a distance!)

I love the proportions of the ring pictured here - it's blingy, but it makes the center-stone the star of the show.

Did you see this? Talk about coveting: http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.c...ieces/120ctw-T/13160801_nNWZ7#955334080_cxuYC Love it.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I like that ring and the proportions are totally what I was thinking, but the questions that come to my mind are,

what is her finger size? Is it different than yours?

Will you get full finger coverage? It looks like .25 ct stones are about 4mm, but there also might be some overlap between the side stones and center stones (which I think will draw more attention to your center stone). I think if you get good finger coverage, you will get the look you are going for. If there is a large gap between where the stones end and where the finger curves, it may not give the effect you are looking for.

She does have a much smaller finger than I. I think that having full horizontal coverage is not that important to me. I actually tried a ring a lot like that and with the sides tucked under, and the finger/skin showing on the sides, it actually makes the diamonds look like one larger interesting shape, which I really liked. So I don't think it would bug me having finger show. What would bug me is if the .24s are so small that you cannot get any real scintillation from them, or they just look too weensy like, "Why bother?" I can't see things in person unfortunately.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Dreamer D, I vote for the 3 stone too especially since you like them so much. Congratulations on your wonderful 1K gift too. It's kind of funny you suggesting I go with a solitaire in my thread because I was just thinking I do really like my 3 stone look. Decisions, decisions. Of course this is part of the fun. I can't wait to see what you get.

hee hee

 

[MissGotRocks]

I did like the proportions of Frankie's first ring. I think .25 sidestones would be perfect with your stone - non-competitive but still sparkly!

 

[lovemybling]

I have to say you need the THREE stone. From all my time on here that is what you keep going back to. I like the .25 but I might go maybe a LITTLE bigger maybe .40, still keeps your center stone the start but big enough to POP. I like your first choice for the three stone best. I love the swooping curves of the trellis.

Waiting to see what you pick

 

[Gypsy]

OK, so I am leaning to the three-stone!!

What do you think of these proportions? This is a 1.7ct with .25ct sides, I am thinking of the same for my diamond. My concern is that the sides will not be "blingy" enough in person... but I don't want to detract from my center stone!! Thoughts?

Frankiextah's former ring, love it:

I think it's ideal. I love the proportions and if I got a three stone, that would be the exact look I would go for. They are wonderful accents to the center, which still shines. I think it would be perfect. Oh I'm so excited for you!

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

I'm voting for the three-stone! I was torn between that and the AV Round, but then you said you didn't like the idea of a ring possibly languishing in the jewelry box - so I say go with the three stone

 

[Dreamer_D]

What if I miss my solitaire??!!

 

[marcy]

Buy another one. Lot's of help, aren't I?

 

[slg47]

I suppose it's possible that you would miss your solitaire but I think you would be too distracted by the big bling!!! three stone three stone

 

[yssie]

What if I miss my solitaire??!!

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/teaser-shots-of-new-ring.123053/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/teaser-shots-of-new-ring.123053/[/URL]

 

[mommy2nk]

I just had to laugh at the pave ring + poopy diaper visual.. That has never even crossed my mind. I have a halo ring (soon to be upgraded) and I love it, pave/halo is totally me. Thankfully I have never had any diaper deposits on my ring. Now my hands, hair, clothes and yes even face (1 week old newborn, middle of the night feeding/diaper change) are a whole other story...yikes let's just not go there..haha!

Anyways I see you decided on the 3 stone and that was what I came to encourage you on. Even though I generally don't like three stones, Yisse's ring is beautiful. I too like the 6 prongs in the middle, it adds a different character to it. The other thing is I personally do not like the halo/plain shank visually it seems incomplete. I also don't get the back up engagement ring. If I were the back up ring I would be very sad.. As far as sides go I would choose slightly larger sides that would be my visual preference but I also think the ring you posted looked lovely.

As far as you missing your solitare, that is a tough one. We never really know what we are going to miss until we are missing it. I am going through this right now with my reset. I have really grown to love the look of solitares and although my ring is a pave/halo it is simple in it's design. I couldn't in my mind go from a halo to solitare (with this diamond) because of DSS but I also didn't want to spend the money on the essentially the same ring. My new design is an upgraded in look and bling. It going to have side stones and pave. I am worried that I will miss the blingy but yet simpleness of it's current design. Then again once I am blinded by the bling, I suppose it won't matter...

My goal eventually is to actually get a RB solitare in years to come of course mine will be a paved solitare (love me the pave!!) so basically I guess I am trying to say Solitares are so classic and timeless. I notice them quite a bit, so I could also suggest keeping a solitare but from what I gather that was not your intention's and a 3 stone has been your wish.. so go for it!!!

 

[Dreamer_D]

These proportions? 1.52ct with .25ct sides. My center would be a weensy bit larger.

I guess my concern is that the change will not be like a wowee change. Or maybe I am crazy??

 

[Cehrabehra]

Gosh dreamer, that's such a tough choice!! you finally got a ring you love just the way it is, I think maybe I'd do the cushion halo because you'd still have the solitaire look but it would be uberbling and a great cushion shape. You can always argue the case for a 3 stone down the road for a 20th anniversary or something... ditto the smaller ring. I would finish what you set out to do and just enjoy it for a long while like you planned to

 

[purplesilk]

I do love the etoile ring, but you must try it on because it has a wide band ... see if you like it on your finger.
I would go with a three stones ring with pear diamond sides...not so common, not so weird, great finger coverage and the pear sidestones won't detract attention from your beautiful center stone.

 

[dani13]

Dreamer, if you really miss your solitaire that much, you can always change it back right? I know that would be annoying and $$$, but nothing is 100% final. I think the 3 stone is going to look awesome and will give you that blingy look you are going for!!!

 

[bright ice]

I say go for the three-stone. You will love the finger coverage and it is such a classic.

 

[rosetta]

Three stone a la yssie!

Coz I got one already

I haven't started a thread yet (still to take decent photos) nor can I post a pic from my iPhone but I posted a crappy iPhone photo of the ring on this thread:

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/pics-advice-request.152039/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/pics-advice-request.152039/[/URL]

Do it do it do it!

/end enabling mode

Rosetta I am tempted to ignore you until you post proper photos, since it is mean to tease like that with a ring like that. Remind me, what size are the side stones? Love those proportions but wonder if it will look as purdy with my "smaller" 1.7ct center.

My bad.

Please ignore me until I get my a** in gear.

 

[Amys Bling]

DreamerD-

please feel free to kick me if I am wrong

I feel like you may be alittle like myself- when you get into a hobby you become consumed with it. At least that is how I am. What is the reset about? Is it about getting more finger coverage- which would be accomplished by 1 &2 - or about the excitement of getting something new- the searching, buying, waiting, and new feeling?

That is soo how I am at least- about something new and exciting. For instance I bough a bunch of loose small- very small- diamonds on ebay for fun with all these ideas, and now that I have them, I find myself looking for more. I think most of the fun is in researching and dreaming up projects.

If its about the finger coverage- then I definitely stick with my guns of #1--- even #2..... If it's about getting something new and different- then #3.

Either way- congrats on the gift you deserve it!

 

[steph72276]

Three stone!!! How about you use your gift to purchase the side stones of your choice and then have your ring custom made to get everything exactly right later down the road? That way it would be little or no cost to you at this point. I LOVE the trois brilliant ring though...does anyone on PS have that ring?

As far as the other casual ring, I would just wear your diamond band on those days. I do that most days now and just wear my plain band around the house and put on my 3 stone when I'm going out.

Can't wait to see what you choose.

 

[blueiris]

I like the idea of .25 sides. And I see why you are wondering if it will be "enough" of a change. I think it will, but like all things you'll get used to it and then, it may not be enough. I also understand your worries about possibly missing your solitaire! In my 31 years of marriage, here's what I've had:

.75 ct. oval diamond in a very thin "Tiffany type" 14K yellow solitaire/thin wedding band

Same oval diamond remounted onto a sort of curvy, swirly 14K yellow very wide ring and worn singly (it was not as sleek as the etoile but hey, it was the 80s)

~1.3 ct. emerald cut diamond (lost my oval stone) set into a 5 - 6mm 14K yellow wide band with 3 baguettes on either side set in a step pattern (very Art Deco)

3 ct. emerald cut upgrade set on a very plain ~5mm wide platinum band and flanked on either side by thin yellow gold full eternity bands

Same 3 ct. emerald cut in a platinum band with trapezoids on either side and worn with a asscher full eternity band

2.5 ct. round diamond set in BGD's platinum Grace/matching wedding band

My favorites of all of these are my original set, and my current set - both solitaires. Both felt "right" from the instant I got them (probably because they're so plain). But I enjoyed each of my other sets (or single rings that were heavy enough to wear w/out a wedding band) for the time that I had them, and I don't regret any of the changes I made. Just keep your solitaire setting and if you want to go back to it at some point, you will be able to. But I don't think you're going to be able to know if you love the three-stone look until you try it. At least, that's how I am.

 

[agapitor]

I personally like the .25 sides' proportion to your 1.31 and the lower shoulders. I think you'd get bling from all angles without detracting from the center stone. I understand what you mean about missing your solitaire. Do you think a colored stone solitaire for your RHR would suffice in the mean time?

 

[february2003bride]

These proportions? 1.52ct with .25ct sides. My center would be a weensy bit larger.

I guess my concern is that the change will not be like a wowee change. Or maybe I am crazy??

I think you need bigger sides than .25 each. Atleast .30-.40 sides for the wow effect you are going for. Also, what mounting would you go with? That's a factor as well. While the WF Trois is gorgeous, I don't think it's really you. Have you seen AmberGretchen's three stone? Gorgeous mounting and great proportions (smaller center stone thank your's, I think). And it would look fab with your dreamer wedding band!

ETA: Amber's gorgeous, drool worthy set! [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/finally-updated-wedding-set.70567/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/finally-updated-wedding-set.70567/[/URL]

 

[cara]

I voted 3-stone cause you've talked about it forever, and will help with the bling-factor, and be lovely, solid, nondelicate, appropriate for changing poopy diapers (well, as good as any diamond ring in that regard.)

I happen to looove the Guinivere, its beautiful! But I don't know that you are a halo girl! And if you are going pave with poopy diapers, it should be cause that is the clear best most favorite choice of yours, not one of many.

As a PP said, you can get the extra etoile ring and a small AV stone for future events. Get your e-ring blinged out and finalized in the meantime...

 

[motownmama]

I didn't peek at all and voted 3-stone. I would go slightly larger on the side stones though.

 

[Andelain]

Hey Dreamer I voted 3-stone. You've been saying how much you love that design, so now you can have one of your own.

Besides, if you decide that's not what you want as a forever setting you have a nice pair of stone to make earrings. My vote would be for the side stones to be in the .33-40 range. That's a perfect size for earrings, too.




Congrats once again on the PS gift!