next to blue- F? G? H? sides

[chrono]

Yes, just say "yes" to the master.

But seriously, see if Leon can find you a pair of eye clean SI1. I''m thinking VS2 is probably a whole lot easier though.

 

[JulieA]

Lm came up with one more option- these are H VS1. So I guess it is decision between these and back to option #2 from original posts. Opinions??? Do they almost look the same? These are a bit larger (and more expensive, of course). I am going to try to post side by side to compare...

New option #4...

 

[JulieA]

Ohh- he came up with #5 option. These look wider...

 

[JulieA]

Or original option #2...

 

[chrono]

Julie,
It depends on which type of look you are looking for. Personally, I like LM''s 1st choice and I also think it looks more like the emerald cut blue sapphire ring (original) that this ring design is based on. There''s nothing wrong with LM''s 2nd choice, it''s just a different style.

 

[JulieA]

You mean the original option #1? yes- that is most like what i was looking for- but the thing is those sides are REALLY expensive. LM even said he was surprised how much they cost- they are $3000 MORE than his new option #4!!!

Option #2, option 4, and option #5 are all in similar price range.

Out of these choices- i think option #4 stands out because they are the longest dimensions 7.30-3.50mm.
option #5 are 6.30x 3.65 and I do not yet know the exact dimensions of original option #2 (or #1 for that matter- but #1 are really way out of my price range so I need to forget them)

 

[chrono]

Oh dear, I''m sorry to have confused you. I need to clarify that I meant option #4 is my pick (I called it Option 1 because it was the first one on page 2). Sorry. So let me try again with Options 1 through 5

My favourite is Option #4
Option #5 is too wide for my tastes
Option #2 (from original post) is lovely, but too small for the look you are aiming for.

 

[JulieA]

Thanks! Yes- option #4 has become my top choice as well (and, importantly, it is within my budget- but of course, at the top end of my budget

)

I will speak to LM today and then we have to choose setting. Was going with classic 3 stone- but now I learn from other threads that he actually has several different ''classic'' settings with difference thickness, etc.

Soooo many choices!

 

[JulieA]

Just got an email from LM and HE FEELS #4 is best as well!

 

[chrono]

Date: 8/13/2007 10:47:21 PM
Author: JulieA
Just got an email from LM and HE FEELS #4 is best as well!

Great!

So I guess you''re going ahead with option 4?

 

[JulieA]

Yes- going with 4!!! I think that was the hard part and the rest should be easy. One his web site almost ALL of his 3 stone rings don''t have any fancy stuff on the bands/ pave so very little decisions left! Just make it, baby! I learned from Harriott''s thread that he does do a few different thinknesses for bands , but I think I am going to go not extra thin, not really think either. There is also the double claw or single claw issue- but he said he prefers to do a single prong with tanzanite so I will just go with whatever he thinks. I can''t wait for it to be ready!!!

 

[JulieA]

AHHHH- one more choice! Leon mentioned since we are going with smaller traps than my original concept due to budget constraints. And since with my ring size I will see probably more metal on the shank than I wanted since not doing my original huge traps sides concept... I can get much more bang for the buck by adding pave diamonds on the shank. I can do just the top, or on 3 sides and really make it awesome (but probably over my budget)

So- either NO diamonds on shank, or I can definitely afford one row of pave on top of shank.

What do folks think? After all- this will be a special occasion ring and not everyday.

I searched all over his website and PS and did not find a 3 stone ring with only pave on top... they all have 3 sided pave, and/or pave on basket, or halos and pave all over head, etc. and that is too much $$$.


So- plain old boring metal shank- but classic.
OR sparkle shank that is still classic- but maybe more busy than I need????

What to do?

 

[chrono]

I''m concerned that the pave might be a bit busy for the trap sides. Hmmm....it''s hard to visualize it. We need photoshop HELP!

 

[JulieA]

I know. After work I looked through PS pics for hours trying to find something! This is a 5 stone ring from his site- it has traps, then bullets, then pave on top of shank. Some might think it looks busy with so many shapes- but try to imagine if you take out the bullets.
Leon is the one who SUGGESTED doing some melee on the band so don''t see metal- so i am thinking about it seriously. I know most of his old 3 stone pics don''t commonly have pave on band- but one of his newest pics that he wanted me to look at- has lots. I will attach next the pic he wanted me to look at- but it has MORE pave than he was thinking. (he doe not want to do stones on basket when working with tanzy)

 

[JulieA]

LM newest design...

 

[chrono]

Julie,
Those stones and sides are so HUGE that I don''t think the pave on the band can be seen by the viewer.

How much metal are you going to see on each side for your ring? If it''s just a little, it may not make any sense to spend $$ on pave that you can barely see.

 

[JulieA]

Yes- these were the only pics I could find. My center stone is 12.3 x 9.8mm and then the traps are 7.30 x 3.50.

I think I am a tad concerned that even if I like the size look of traps when placed right next to stone- I understand when it is set, the traps will look smaller because set lower then center stone and placed on arch.

All the 3 stone designs I love have bigger stones - thus no pave because won''t see any band! leon said with my stones- i will see some band from top view?

Two ideas I had- what about flipping center stone and setting it east-west with trap sides???? I think this looks really cool, but will it make it look more casual?

Second idea was see what it costs to do a classic 5 stone ring?

Or just a few stones on either side like this next pic and will be really inexpensive to add (but with no milgrain)...

 

[chrono]

I like this one and it isn't to hard to imagine it as a cushion center. It will definitely give you major finger coverage.

Here's Leon's version:

If you want to keep with the NS version, I like the one with just a few small melees on the side.

 

[JulieA]

I found that same one on ice site and saw on PS someones else had east west with LM. Thanks for sending his pic. I actually REALLY like it!!!! I think that might be my favorite!!! Let''s see what Lm says---

 

[JulieA]

Chrono-
Just spoke with Leon and he loves the idea of setting my stone east-west and I love it too! He had forgotten about his ring that you added to this thread. I emailed it to him and he said if I like east-west (and I DO) it is his favorite way to set! Jackpot!

He is going to double check what traps will look best if we flip center stone and will send pics. i will be post when I get them.

THANKS!!!!

 

[chrono]

All right!

A win-win for everybody. I can''t wait to see more pictures!

 

[JulieA]

Just got Lm suggestions for east-west setting! The lighting is a bit different in each pic so my center stone looks better in one of the pics- but we know that is a keeper! Just need to choose sides. Opinions?

east west choice #1

 

[JulieA]

east west choice #2

 

[treysar]

I LOVE the color of tha stone!
I prefer E/W #1 - i like the shap of the traps - the way they taper.

*DROOL*

 

[JulieA]

I like how they taper also- but they are much smaller...more then half the ct of the other options so I am afriad once set in ring- lower than center stone and on angle- they will look too small and like an afterthought. On my lunch break i have been trying to cut little pieces of paper according to measurements and this is how I realized they are pretty small. however- I could do small stones and pave on band for same price as larger stones alone! However my original idea was for a substantial 3 stone ring. It is just so hard for me as amateur to translate stones to depth and roundness of real ring setting!

 

[ivanadiamond]

oh my god, oh my god, oh my goooooooooooooooooddddddddddddd, I am dying over the last two options. The baguettes now go perfectly with your cushion sitting e/w instead. I can''t wait to see the finished piece!

My heart is palpitating, i need to go lay down before I have a heart attack!

 

[Skippy123]

I like the second one for East West. Your ring is going to be gorgeous!

 

[JulieA]

Order is in- now I just have 6 weeks to wait for my LM masterpiece!

 

[Linda W]

OMG, I just found this post. Your ring is going to be sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo gorgeous. I can''t wait to see it. A Leon to boot, YAY.
What a Beautiful Tanzanite!!!!!!!!!

Linda