I need opinions!!

[Lauralynn]

Thank you! Guess some reassurance is never bad!
After looking at the pics, I think you are right, size might be perfect. Worth the wait!

 

[Lauralynn]

Soo my precious stone was taken away from me yesterday. No pics in natural light I will probably not see it again until the final project is complete. At that time, I will come back and post pics! Can't wait.

 

[minousbijoux]

That was fast - you pulled the plug and did it! It must look glorious in sunlight. You've obviously decided that with a halo it'll have enough presence? Wishing your precious much dust as it undergoes its transformation.

 

[Lauralynn]

This is my first time building a ring. I have no idea what I'm doing. I just know I really like halo settings. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. I would really appreciate it.

eta: it has not been sent to be set yet, my boyfriend just took it away from me so I don't know when he sends it away or anything.

 

[GregS]

This is my first time building a ring. I have no idea what I'm doing. I just know I really like halo settings. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. I would really appreciate it.

eta: it has not been sent to be set yet, my boyfriend just took it away from me so I don't know when he sends it away or anything.

Hopefully he sends it off to somebody competent. I suggest looking at Halo style rings together so you can get a feel for what you like. Like Chrono said, you don't want to get something that will over power that stone.

 

[pinkjewel]

DSLR (nikon D5100). I have a macro lens from an old camera (from before digital era) which I'm going to see if it works. If not, I am probably getting the Sigma 50mm macro

I have the Sigma 50mm macro lens on my Nikon DSLR- I LOVE that lens!!!! I pretty much keep it on my Nikon most of the time for portraits. Beautiful DOF on it!!

Beautiful sapphire!! Can't wait to see your finished ring

 

[chrono]

That was quick! Guess he must like what he saw too. There are many variations of halos with different page styles. Do you get any input on this?

 

[Lauralynn]

yes!!! input please!!

Thanks everyone! I really do love the stone!

 

[Lauralynn]

DSLR (nikon D5100). I have a macro lens from an old camera (from before digital era) which I'm going to see if it works. If not, I am probably getting the Sigma 50mm macro

I have the Sigma 50mm macro lens on my Nikon DSLR- I LOVE that lens!!!! I pretty much keep it on my Nikon most of the time for portraits. Beautiful DOF on it!!

Beautiful sapphire!! Can't wait to see your finished ring

I bought a 35mm but have been going back and forth between the 35mm and the 50mm (both nikkor). Have you had any experience with a 35mm?

 

[pinkjewel]

DSLR (nikon D5100). I have a macro lens from an old camera (from before digital era) which I'm going to see if it works. If not, I am probably getting the Sigma 50mm macro

I have the Sigma 50mm macro lens on my Nikon DSLR- I LOVE that lens!!!! I pretty much keep it on my Nikon most of the time for portraits. Beautiful DOF on it!!

Beautiful sapphire!! Can't wait to see your finished ring

I bought a 35mm but have been going back and forth between the 35mm and the 50mm (both nikkor). Have you had any experience with a 35mm?

No- haven't really used a 35mm lens, so can't really compare the two. When I researched lenses- I really preferred the 50mm Sigma over the Nikkor 50mm, but that's been several years ago (I have a Nikon D60). I wanted mainly a portrait lens as I painted pet portraits and would frequently take my own reference photos, so the 50mm was perfect for me. I'm sure the Nikkor 35mm is a great lens,too- so hard to go wrong either way.

 

[chrono]

Have you checked out the Show me the Bling section? I think there are oodles and oodles of threads focused on halos.

 

[hippi_pixi]

looks like a lovely stone! congrats

cant wait to see the final pictures

 

[JewelFreak]

Very pretty blue. I can't wait to see pics of it in its new home too!

 

[Lauralynn]

FINALLY GOT MY FINISHED PRODUCT!! It is gorgeous!!!! I promise I will take some pictures this weekend that I can upload.

For now, I need to ask, how do I care for this beautiful baby? It is set in platinum. I was thinking of soaking it in jewelry cleaner every night, but I feel like that is probably not a good idea. Suggestions?

Here is a phone pic, I promise to post better pics this weekend.

 

[chrono]

Congrats on the gorgeous ring and yes, more pictures please! In terms of care, it is fine for your ring to sit in the jewellery cleaner while you take a shower or brush your teeth.