My new project with WF

[flower12]

this is not hoop , but diffrent of setting
call basket?

 

[MiniMouse]

Wow, I love the way the single prong allows the diamonds to show off more. Absolutely gorgeous. Not so secure though, but wonderful look.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Kaleigh I just think that the less metal - you know, prongage

, the better. So I will cast my vote for the single prong too.

I like Flower''s description of the floating diamond - that sounds beautiful! Course you will probably have to talk to WF to get their input on it before making a decision anyhoo - right?

 

[diamondlil]

I was wondering what you had up your sleeve, Kaliehg.

The thing I don''t like about the single prong is that the diamonds don''t seem to flow together as much as they do with shared prong. I don''t like 4-prong at all -- to squared off. I agree with the others, 3-prong looks to triangular. I would pick the shared prong style.

Are we helping?

 

[MissAva]

I like shared prong for hoops, but I am sure whatever you choose they will be fabulous!

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Best of luck with the new project! For safety''s sake, I would go with 4 prongs.

 

[mrssalvo]

I log out early and see what I miss

I like the single prong AND the shared prong. If you''re wanting something a little different I think the single prong might be the one. I can''t wait to see what you decide.

 

[widget]

I vote for single shared prongs on 15 pointers!

They''d be fabulous, delicate, and different!

(And I STILL think security wouldn''t be an issue for earrings...)

widget

 

[belle]

i like the ''unified'' look of the shared prong (4 or 2) where the diamonds all flow together in one line of sparkle. the single prong is interesting and defintely a different look... but to me it looks like pop beads strung together...kinda cheezy.

 

[glaucomflecken]

Here''s a pic of my shared prong huggies, each stone is a 10 pointer, not aca but very well cut indeed because these little bad boys sparkle to no end I love the 10 pointer size and 15 would be great. In this pic the prongs seem bulky to me, but in reality they are very discreet and unnoticeable.

wow this is a fun project for you! lucky

 

[coda72]

I agree with Belle, I like the 2 prong or 4 prong look for this type of earrings. They just look more symmetrical that way. I don''t like the way the 1 prong looks.

I have to say, I love the sapphire and diamond huggies picture that blueroses posted. I know I''m not getting any more diamonds this year though, so I must resist.

 

[aljdewey]

I'd prefer shared-prong.

A few folks have mentioned that security isn't a big deal because they are earrings. I'd just caution that you want to select a style that will hold up to regular ultrasonic cleaning.

Earrings tend to get dirty VERY fast -- they attract oils and product from your hair. I was cleaning my diamonds by hand every day, and yet when Mara and I went to WF, my earrings looked DULL. I was stunned...I had JUST cleaned them that morning.

They took a trip through the ultrasonic and WOW - like new again. This "seeing is believing" experience made us both jump on the ultrasonic cleaner bandwagon firmly.

 

[Kaleigh]

Thanks guys, as usuall you were very helpful. The single prong idea is intriguing and was the look I had in mind. Now to see what Bob has to say. I agree that safety is an issue. Plus as Al said I DO want to put these babies in my SI UC. I am going out for a while but just wanted to say thank you. The pics were great. You guys are awesome!!!!

 

[Mara]

I also say like widget that security will not be an issue on earrings like these, aka no need for overkill with 4 prongs!

Shared prong would be safer than single prong but I just love that ''diamond drop'' look on the single prong and it''s less metal. Part of what I don''t like in general about huggies is that they typically look to me like someone took a regular earring and squished it between their fingers. To me the single prong has a more unique look AND it''s not so typically huggie...and I think they would sparkle more and show themselves off more.

If the single prong intrigues you at all, ask WF what their thoughts are re: how to make the setting secure enough to withstand the US...aka how can you use the scoop basket setting or similar to help strengthen them in the prongs. Good luck!

 

[Kaleigh]

They can''t do the single prong because of safety issues. I am going with the most minimal shared prong look as possible. Now waiting for price quotes. blueroses I loved the second pair you posted. I am doing those but with less prongy prongs!! Haha.

They were the sapphire and diamond hoops BTW.

 

[BrightSpot]

Ooh, what a fun project! I''m glad you''re going with the shared prong option. The single prong earrings would''ve been gorgeous & very delicate looking, but maybe it''s best to have more prongs for security. I can''t wait to see these sparklers!

 

[Kaleigh]

Thanks BrightSpot. I think I made the right choice. I know they will be amazing. Can''t wait!!!

 

[flower12]

LISA! I am exciting with your project

 

[MissGotRocks]

Sounds like you made a good choice - how long until we can see these beauties?

 

[Kaleigh]

I went with the 15 pointers. I am excited. Won''t be long now..... Yay!!!

 

[MissAva]

How long will it be until you have your earrings?

 

[belle]

wow...i just can''t wait to see them! yay!!

 

[Sundial]

Sounds like you made a great choice! I really prefer the look of the shared prongs myself, more fluid, and I think the 15 pointers will be fantastic. Can''t wait to see them on your ears!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Thanks Sundial and belle. I am really psyched!!!

 

[Lynn B]

WOOHOO! How much fun is THIS???!

So, how many stones in each earring? For a tcw of... ???! YOU KNOW ME! I NEED NUMBERS!!!!

Lynn

 

[dimonbob]

Meeting all of these expectations is going to be difficult but I will do my best.
Leon and Mr. Le will be working magic.
These look like something we should have on our site.

 

[Kaleigh]

Each hoop will have 5 15 pointers. So 1.50 TCW. ACA''s. WG, etc...

 

[curlygirl]

Ooh, I''m a little late to this but so excited about your new project, Kaleigh! I love these "collaborative" efforts!! My vote was for the 2 prong and it sounds like that''s what you''re getting. 15 pointers?? Woo hoooo, those are going to be stunning!!! How long till we get to see them?!

 

[Kaleigh]

Thanks curlygirl. I guess a couple of weeks. You''ll see the WF pics first. Ear shots will take a while

 

[princessv]

Oooo Kaleigh I can''t wait to see the finished product!!