Is this a crazy idea?

Niel · Dec 8, 2020

I guess I am the lone duck but I don’t like the idea. I think it’ll look like a ring that was modified. Not cohesive. I think having the prongs ride gold would not improve this ring.

but honestly whenI post on this forum an idea I’m unsure about and someone I’d like “nah that’s ugly “ and I get defensive- that’s when I know I’ve made my mind up

so if you’re like “shut up niel it would look good.” Then there you go.

Daisys and Diamonds · Dec 8, 2020

YadaYadaYada said:
Thanks @Daisys and Diamonds!

I feel like I’m all over the place all the time with different ideas and such. So hopefully that doesn’t come off as too chaotic, it just takes a bit for me to figure stuff out

your ideas always look great to me

and i really like your style

YadaYadaYada · Dec 8, 2020

@Niel you crack me up, I would never think anyone should just shut it because I’ve made up my mind, I asked you all for your opinions right?

I wonder if you are talking about the original ring I was going to hack or the one with the opal I posted yesterday? To me the opal is a good hack since it’s not original to the ring.

PreRaphaelite · Dec 8, 2020

I love the newest option with the opal. I think you would be improving it by swapping in your stone. Looking forward to seeing this!

Niel · Dec 8, 2020

YadaYadaYada said:
@Niel you crack me up, I would never think anyone should just shut it because I’ve made up my mind, I asked you all for your opinions right?

I wonder if you are talking about the original ring I was going to hack or the one with the opal I posted yesterday? To me the opal is a good hack since it’s not original to the ring.

Oh yeah I could get behind the opal idea for sure

natasha-cupcake · Dec 8, 2020

I vote for replacing the opal with the pink diamond in the second ring. I think it would be gorgeous (I love the swirls and baguettes!!) and the first ring gets to keep its authenticity, too. Win-win.

YadaYadaYada · Dec 8, 2020

Thank you all for helping me figure this out, much appreciated! The opal ring is on layaway (Christmas lists for two kids, one who will be 14 is

) so I’ll be sending that ring and the diamond to David in January

Paisley2628 · Dec 8, 2020

YadaYadaYada said:
Thank you all for helping me figure this out, much appreciated! The opal ring is on layaway (Christmas lists for two kids, one who will be 14 is ) so I’ll be sending that ring and the diamond to David in January

Looking forward to seeing the ring when it is finished !
Both rings are so pretty!

Smith3 · Dec 13, 2020

I think the pink diamond wouldn’t flow right, I love the opal idea.

YadaYadaYada · Dec 13, 2020

@Smith3 would you be more on board if it was an old cut diamond I was replacing the opal with? Just curious if it is replacing the opal or replacing it with a colored diamond that you think won’t work.

Slickk · Dec 13, 2020

@YadaYadaYada I wonder if people replying know that you’ve changed your ring setting idea to the new one? You should repost it on this page perhaps.

YadaYadaYada · Dec 13, 2020

Slick1 said:
@YadaYadaYada I wonder if people replying know that you’ve changed your ring setting idea to the new one? You should repost it on this page perhaps.

Good call, thanks @Slick1 I have a tendency to make things confusing!

YadaYadaYada · Dec 13, 2020

This setting, remove the opal

put in this pink Lightbox diamond:

photo credit to Lightbox

Slickk · Dec 13, 2020

Yes! Do it! I think the pink will really make a statement in this!!

Daisys and Diamonds · Dec 13, 2020

Yip
do it !

YadaYadaYada · Dec 18, 2020

The ring FINALLY arrived today. There is good news and bad news. The bad news is the seller incorrectly measured the opal and the pink diamond won’t fit. The good news is my no culet OEC that I have had no idea what to do with DOES fit.

I was originally going to send this to D. Klass because I was going to do rose gold prongs and I’m not emotionally attached to the Lightbox. However the idea of sending this diamond through the mail (which is all backed up) gives me anxiety. So I dropped the rings off at my local jeweler this morning. I won’t have this back until mid to late January with all the customs he is doing for Christmas and they go on vacation until January 15th.

The ring itself is really pretty, I’m excited because I wanted to reset this diamond but had no idea what to do with it. So it all worked out. Pictures!

The diamond that will replace the opal:

lala646 · Dec 19, 2020

Well, a different win than you were looking for, but a win nonetheless! It's going to be beautiful!

YadaYadaYada · Dec 19, 2020

Thanks @lala646, I was talking to one of the PS folk yesterday and she said she was thinking this setting would be perfect for that diamond from the beginning. I’m excited to see it done!

Slickk · Dec 19, 2020

I’m sorry the pink diamond didn’t work out but love your idea to place the OEC in there! Great coverage on this ring too!! Love it! Use the opal as a pendant!?

ETA typing at the same time!! Yes to the OEC in there!!

stracci2000 · Dec 19, 2020

@YadaYadaYada
This opal ring is really gorgeous. 1940's, maybe? Ribbons and bows were a common motif at that time.
The diamond will look great. Then maybe you can shop around for a colored stone to replace in the other setting.

LilAlex · Dec 19, 2020

I admit I was confused at first -- thought the chain would catch on your hand

. Well, actually that you were stealing the center stone to make a pendant, and not the other way around.

I see it with a medium-tone blue sapphire. Would seem to suit the vintage and style of the ring. Or a pink sapphire. Even a top rubellite. Pop of color.