Teaser pic of my stacking ring and wedding band

[D2B]

The look wonderful and what a great idea to incorporate your mums diamond

d2b

 

[Kelli]

Gorgeous!!! That is one of my favorite looks, all stacked up and not exactly matching. And it''s really nice you got to use your mom''s diamonds. Great choice

 

[icekid]

wow.. they''re stunning, violet. And I love it so much that you were able to use stones from your mom''s ring. Family heirlooms mean so much to me, too. Congrats, I can''t wait for more pics

 

[UCLABelle]

Wow those are really pretty together.....Talk about bling.

 

[Maisie]

Gorgeous rings. Its lovely how you used your mums stones. I am sure you will be very proud wearing them.

 

[akmiss]

Violet, I like your style! Those bands are absolutely divine! Perfect in every way

Congratulations and good luck on your big day.

 

[purrfectpear]

I love your rings (both)

If it's not too personal could you ballpark Ari's quote to make the band with the stones you provided? I've had him quote a couple of settings for a cushion I bought and he was extremely expensive (compared to Leon Mege and Vatche). I hate to ask for another quote if I'm not going to use him. I have 5 .20 RB and 8 .10 baguettes that I'm thinking of putting in an eternity similar to yours.

$2K? $2.5K? Just a ballpark if you're OK with it.

 

[violet02]

Date: 7/30/2008 6:39:01 PM
Author: purrfectpear
I love your rings (both)

If it''s not too personal could you ballpark Ari''s quote to make the band with the stones you provided? I''ve had him quote a couple of settings for a cushion I bought and he was extremely expensive (compared to Leon Mege and Vatche). I hate to ask for another quote if I''m not going to use him. I have 5 .20 RB and 8 .10 baguettes that I''m thinking of putting in an eternity similar to yours.

$2K? $2.5K? Just a ballpark if you''re OK with it.

No ballpark necessary it was $2200. I hope he doesn''t mind me posting that, lol. That''s for the stacking band and he provided the pink sapphires as well.

What did he quote you before? Just curious...

 

[dani13]

Hi Violet!

Since we''re talking #''s, would you mind saying what you (ballpark) paid for the OEC eternity? I seriously love that ring....

 

[violet02]

Date: 7/30/2008 8:24:37 PM
Author: Dani
Hi Violet!

Since we''re talking #''s, would you mind saying what you (ballpark) paid for the OEC eternity? I seriously love that ring....

It''s ''listed at $4450''-ish I believe. Depending on the price of platinum it can affect the cost of the ring... Ari sold it to us for something in the $3400-$3500 range... I forget the breakdown since my FI''s ring was similar in cost to mine. As I said before though there are 3 sizes, one smaller and one larger then the one I got.

 

[violet02]

Are we not supposed to talk numbers btw? I don''t know what the ring etiquette is around here or with jewelers. I hope I don''t get any PO''ed at me.

 

[purrfectpear]

We can discuss price, I think some people prefer not to. Well, that''s pretty good for platinum, and the work involved. I may have to think seriously about having it made. I''m not wearing either ring now (5 stone and the baguette band) and they aren''t doing me any good in the drawer.

I was looking at some antique style settings similar to your engagement ring. Different styles but about the same pave, etc. If I remember correctly both were around $6500 and I was a little freaked. I certainly can''t fault their workmanship and styling. Singlestone has some beautiful settings

 

[violet02]

Date: 7/30/2008 8:53:56 PM
Author: purrfectpear
We can discuss price, I think some people prefer not to. Well, that''s pretty good for platinum, and the work involved. I may have to think seriously about having it made. I''m not wearing either ring now (5 stone and the baguette band) and they aren''t doing me any good in the drawer.

I was looking at some antique style settings similar to your engagement ring. Different styles but about the same pave, etc. If I remember correctly both were around $6500 and I was a little freaked. I certainly can''t fault their workmanship and styling. Singlestone has some beautiful settings

Well I can tell you this much... the setting alone for my e-ring was a lot cheaper than $6500! Ouch! That''s nuts.

 

[dani13]

Thanks Violet!!!

 

[violet02]

Date: 7/30/2008 8:53:56 PM
Author: purrfectpear
We can discuss price, I think some people prefer not to. Well, that''s pretty good for platinum, and the work involved. I may have to think seriously about having it made. I''m not wearing either ring now (5 stone and the baguette band) and they aren''t doing me any good in the drawer.

I was looking at some antique style settings similar to your engagement ring. Different styles but about the same pave, etc. If I remember correctly both were around $6500 and I was a little freaked. I certainly can''t fault their workmanship and styling. Singlestone has some beautiful settings

One thing I wanted to add to this thread... Ari mentioned your setting quote Purrfectpear... he said it required a lot of specially cut stones and it wasn''t a basic pave or antique style ring. I think the elaboratness and time to make such a piece can be more costly. Also quotes are always a bit of guesswork until they see the stones they have to work with. I know that was the case with my mom''s ring for sure.