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Alice,
Yes, both antique designs are Russian made (originals) but where would I find a Russian jeweller? It would be great if the bench is very familiar and experienced with such work. I did not know that this design is currently still being made, if that's what you meant by "order it at the factory". I agree that $3K for such work is much too expensive, hence I have not begun the project.
Minou,
The original intent of the buttercup is to amp up the colour of the FCDs. Tendrils can be very tricky to coil and end up looking tacky and I'd rather not take that risk. The 2 smallest blush FCDs will be set in the wire leaf so that's already taken care of. Nothing is blasphemy, just a different view or perspective. I understand what you mean though and there must be some other way to keep the entire ring "light" yet intensify the FCD colours.
Molly,
I think the majority who voted keeping the split shank are right. I don't see any other way to join the half halo "bezel" or wraparound to the shank seamlessly without it.
Blingymo,
At one point, I did considering purchasing a ring directly from the vendor but could not swallow the cost. I find it on the expensive side considering how incredibly tiny the white diamonds are and how little metal there is. The intent was to enjoy the ring as is, without modification. I dislike tampering with antique rings that much other than resizing. It feels sacrilegious to remove all the stones (and baskets) to add new stones which are of different shapes and proportions.
Peacechick,
You are spot on. I want the design to showcase the pear and oval, made specially to fit and flow well.
Freke,
Thanks for the link. I've been terribly lazy and have not moved forward for quotes yet.
Yes, both antique designs are Russian made (originals) but where would I find a Russian jeweller? It would be great if the bench is very familiar and experienced with such work. I did not know that this design is currently still being made, if that's what you meant by "order it at the factory". I agree that $3K for such work is much too expensive, hence I have not begun the project.
Minou,
The original intent of the buttercup is to amp up the colour of the FCDs. Tendrils can be very tricky to coil and end up looking tacky and I'd rather not take that risk. The 2 smallest blush FCDs will be set in the wire leaf so that's already taken care of. Nothing is blasphemy, just a different view or perspective. I understand what you mean though and there must be some other way to keep the entire ring "light" yet intensify the FCD colours.
Molly,
I think the majority who voted keeping the split shank are right. I don't see any other way to join the half halo "bezel" or wraparound to the shank seamlessly without it.
Blingymo,
At one point, I did considering purchasing a ring directly from the vendor but could not swallow the cost. I find it on the expensive side considering how incredibly tiny the white diamonds are and how little metal there is. The intent was to enjoy the ring as is, without modification. I dislike tampering with antique rings that much other than resizing. It feels sacrilegious to remove all the stones (and baskets) to add new stones which are of different shapes and proportions.
Peacechick,
You are spot on. I want the design to showcase the pear and oval, made specially to fit and flow well.
Freke,
Thanks for the link. I've been terribly lazy and have not moved forward for quotes yet.
Other than that, I'm hesitant to send so many diamonds to Poland to a vendor unknown to me and others on PS.
I know it's not true but I'm still having a difficult time embracing rose gold as a forever piece.
Both gold and platinum has come down recently but setting prices have continued to climb. Some pencil sharpening is currently going on in the background. ERD never received my original 2 emails but a quick phone call took care of that. 
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