I need your help with my Oval Leon Mege ring

[Kaleigh]

Ok so Leon will be getting my oval tomorrow. My plan is to do half moons as side stones. From looking at his site, he does a squared off prong on the sides of the half moons. ( Thanks to widget, she cleared up this terminology for me, I was calling it a lip?? ) anyway I don't love that look. Can I safely do prongs on the half moons, instead of this squared off prong?? I want it as delicate as possible, but also want it to be safe. Bring on the pics!!! TIA Lisa

ETA: For those that didn't see my oval, see my thread titled, Somewhere oval the rainbow.

 

[mrssalvo]

Here''s a picture of the squared off prong kaleigh is talking about. the one connection to the shank..

 

[David_Lundahl]

You should be able to keep the claw prong look consistent, but it will either have to be a thicker prong or two thinner ones.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 10/22/2006 8:06:14 PM
Author: David_Lundahl
You should be able to keep the claw prong look consistent, but it will either have to be a thicker prong or two thinner ones.

Oh I was hoping you would reply. I'm not doing double claws on the oval, Leon doesn't like them. So picture an oval with single prongs, then what can I do for the half moons?? Can I do 3 prongs on the half moons, if not what?? 4??

 

[David_Lundahl]

Ultimately its up to Leon I guess, but yeah couldnt he just take the squared off prong and extend it to give it the claw look? Otherwise what I was thinking would be to do a more traditional basket style with 4 thinner prongs total. See attached

 

[Kaleigh]

Oh many thanks David!!!! I really appreciate it!!!

 

[gail013]

What doesn''t he like about the double prong? I agree with you that a prong would look better than that squared off clip.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 10/22/2006 8:32:06 PM
Author: gail013
What doesn't he like about the double prong? I agree with you that a prong would look better than that squared off clip.

For a cushion or a round he loves them. But for an oval, he doesn't find them to be the best fit. And I have to agree with him on that. Ovals are thinner, and double claw prongs could end up taking away from the stone. Visually, I saw single prongs for the stone and was glad he was on the same page.

 

[widget]

Wow! How great to have an expert''s input! Thanks, David!

I scoured Rau''s Antiques, and found two different examples of halfmoom settings. The blue one sort of like David''s drawings, and a red one which looks like has two outside prongs close together...

widget

 

[Kaleigh]

Thanks widget!!! Now which to choose??? They are both gorgeous!!! Hmmmm

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I kind of like the prongs on the half-moons on the blue ring.(And David's 4 prong rendition)

 

[Beacon]

Agree - I like the prongs on the half moons on the blue stone. I also don''t like those double claw prongs on the blue stone. Regular prongs would be better cause it looks rather busy, especially with the prongs on the sidestones.

 

[David_Lundahl]

Date: 10/22/2006 8:53:45 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I kind of like the prongs on the half-moons on the blue ring.(And David''s 4 prong rendition)

I second the notion!

 

[dani13]

Definitely the 4 prong style David created- so pretty and delicate!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 10/22/2006 9:07:03 PM
Author: David_Lundahl

Date: 10/22/2006 8:53:45 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I kind of like the prongs on the half-moons on the blue ring.(And David's 4 prong rendition)

I second the notion!

Ok 4 prongs it is!!! I feel that they will be more visually appealing and will give a nice balance to the 4 prongs on my oval. Many thanks guys!! And thanks again David, having you with us is a huge help!! I hope to work with you in the future,

 

[lizz]

Yes, the four prongs looks the best. How exciting for you as you await this fantastic project!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I like the look of the 4 prongs also plus the peace of mind

 

[Gypsy]

I think you''ve made up your mind, but I just thought I''d let you know that I think the 4 prong is the way to go too. YAY!!!

 

[cpster]

I like the four prong version too. Any idea how large the half moons will be? I can''t wait to see the pairs you get to choose from!!!

 

[Cehrabehra]

I agree it''s a little bezelish and not at all light... but I also think you need to have something there to protect that curve of stone... so what about double claws there as well? Maybe have the claw points blunted a bit since there would be 6 pair...

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 10/22/2006 8:35:50 PM
Author: Kaleigh

Date: 10/22/2006 8:32:06 PM
Author: gail013
What doesn''t he like about the double prong? I agree with you that a prong would look better than that squared off clip.

For a cushion or a round he loves them. But for an oval, he doesn''t find them to be the best fit. And I have to agree with him on that. Ovals are thinner, and double claw prongs could end up taking away from the stone. Visually, I saw single prongs for the stone and was glad he was on the same page.

are you going to do 6? or 4?

what does he suggest when you tell him you don''t like the bar thing?

 

[Cehrabehra]

Date: 10/22/2006 8:38:50 PM
Author: widget
Wow! How great to have an expert''s input! Thanks, David!

I scoured Rau''s Antiques, and found two different examples of halfmoom settings. The blue one sort of like David''s drawings, and a red one which looks like has two outside prongs close together...

widget

I like the look of the 4 prongs on the half moon if you''re doing 6 prongs on the oval... they kinda mirror each other that way.

 

[kcoursolle]

I also like the four prongs on the oval and four very delicate prongs on each half-moon. Leon is soooo good with prongs, it will be lovely and delicate that way.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 10/22/2006 11:56:41 PM
Author: Cehrabehra

Date: 10/22/2006 8:35:50 PM
Author: Kaleigh

Date: 10/22/2006 8:32:06 PM
Author: gail013
What doesn''t he like about the double prong? I agree with you that a prong would look better than that squared off clip.

For a cushion or a round he loves them. But for an oval, he doesn''t find them to be the best fit. And I have to agree with him on that. Ovals are thinner, and double claw prongs could end up taking away from the stone. Visually, I saw single prongs for the stone and was glad he was on the same page.

are you going to do 6? or 4?

what does he suggest when you tell him you don''t like the bar thing?

For the oval he suggests 4 prongs, thinks 6 takes away from the stone. For a round or a cushion he likes 6. I''ll let you know what he says about the bar thing. For me it''s a deal breaker. Can''t live with it. Plain and simple. I want 4 prongs on the half moons. I hope he has an open mind, if not, I walk. As much as I want a Leon I will not compromise what I envisioned this 20th anniversary ring to be. Plus my husband is in love with this design. Had it in my head ages ago, and drew it out for him. I just wanted to be sure my idea was a sound one, really should be a no brainer. We''ll see....I''ll keep you posted but won''t call Leon until Tuesday or even Wednesday since DD is going to be home from college!!

 

[coda72]

Kaleigh, check out this thread for pics of an oval with half moon sides. This is one of my favorite rings.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-oval-half-moon-engagment-ring.29745/=

 

[Madam Bijoux]

The double prongs on the center stone are a bit distracting. 4 single prongs on the center stone is a better look. I like 4 prongs on the side stones because the prongs are smaller and 4 prongs are probably safer than 3.

 

[february2003bride]

4 prongs! I love claw prongs and thought I would want them on my e-ring, but I tried a ring on at Quest that had it and it looked...busy. Too distracting, at least on my finger.

 

[nejarb]

i love the delicate look of 4 prongs on each of the 3 stones, as thin as possible w/out being dangerously thin, and without any of the prongs crossing each other. this was the best pic i could find, but it doesn''t have a good side view.
also, there''s one on the icestore website that is a cushion w/ half moons, and it''s light pink (huge) -- the setting is just beautiful:
http://icestore.com/jewelry/fancy_diamond_jewelry_detail.asp?ID=210

 

[mrssalvo]

nejarb,

perfect picture..kaleigh, just email that to Leon and say ''make me this"

. seriously, I hope he will do it, i think it''s gorgeous with the the 4 prongs and single prongs on the main stone.

 

[decodelighted]

I must be a super kook ''cause I like the squared off single prong the best. So you can see the whole curve of the half moon, unbroken ... as the single prong just sits in the part that would be "straightish" anyway.

HOWEVER .. OBVIOUSLY you should have it the way YOU want it. Hope Leon agrees so he can start work ASAP!