The elusive Van Craeynest wedding set

[Catmom]

Love in Bloom, your wedding set is just beautiful and the detail work is amazing!! It looks so perfect on your hand, congratulations.

 

[risingsun]

VC does beautiful work. Many congrats on your wedding set, it''s lovely

 

[Dee*Jay]

Very very pretty set! I love the rings together!

 

[Odilia]

That is a beautiful set!

 

[Love in Bloom]

canuk gal, FireGoddess, Poptart, Trelala, Diamondseeker, neatfreak, kcoursolle, anchor31, Tacori, Catmom, risingsun, Dee*jay, old-fashioned girl, and Widget (if you are out there...):

Thanks for all of your kind feedback about my wedding set

. It really gave me that dose of boost I needed to continue tackling wedding plans (

turned into

). I only wish I had known about pricescope before we got my diamond. I do love my diamond baby and would not trade it for anything in the world, especially now that it is in the setting of my dreams. But taking a look at pics of your impressive and lovely cut sparklers (their settings, resettings and all that good stuff too!) is hard proof you all really know what you are talkin' about (unlike me, but I'm still learning)!

Thanks bunches!
Love in Bloom

p.s.
Hey Trelala, I could not find any pictures of your ering. I think I read that it was bezel set and you have earrings to match? I'm sure I am not the only one who would love to see!

 

[Love in Bloom]

My ring is getting sparklier. Yup the lighting is somewhat different, but my diamond is practically blooming. The jeweler told me this would happen and I didn''t believe him at first, but now I think I know what he meant. He said it was something to do with the rhodium flashing wearing off the diamonds. Anyone heard of this??

 

[Love in Bloom]

It looks a lot clearer to me. I can''t believe it...even in person...is it possible for diamonds to bloom?

 

[Love in Bloom]

Off the blooming topic...I just love the tiny flower in the center. Just posting to show the detail of the wedding band...she felt 'neglected'.

 

[Dogmom]

Absolutely stunning work. The intricate work is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. How nice there are still companies that continue these beautiful traditions.

I love your avatar, too

 

[Love in Bloom]

Thanks Dogmom! I love your avatar too...oh how I would love to get a doggie!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Wow, those pictures are wonderful...especially that first one!!! I just linked this thread today for someone looking at antique settings. I am still thinking about a VC reset for myself, too!

 

[Love in Bloom]

OMG Diamondseeker...what stone are you thinking about setting? Is it your 1.63 H&A?? I''m having palpitations just thinking about it

. I saw this ring

at Belenky Brothers with about a 1.5 stone and it was TO DIE FOR!!!!! (pic is from timepieces.com, though). If I had a bigger stone I would have totally picked this mounting

.

 

[RxTechRN2b]

That''s a lovely setting for your rings, they really look like antiques unlike some other new-antiques I''ve seen.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Yes, it is my 1.63. But I worry a little that a smaller stone would look better! Is that a VC setting in that picture? It is beautiful!

 

[Love in Bloom]

Date: 6/9/2007 10:30:34 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Yes, it is my 1.63. But I worry a little that a smaller stone would look better! Is that a VC setting in that picture? It is beautiful!

Lol, I only *wish* I had the worries of my stone being too big! Maybe Larry can direct you to a retailer who has the setting you are looking for in house just so you can see it with a stone about your size? The store displays are usually set with larger cz's (hehee, larger to me, maybe not for you!)... Or maybe Irina could help you get a better idea through photoshop...

Yup, that is VC style 1012. When you see it head on it looks like floral octagon...very sweet. If you click here you can read the specifications for 'all' styles including stone mins/maxs of center stone accomodated and verbal descriptions for each. I'm sure LVC takes specific requests beyond what is in this catalogue. From what I have seen there are lots of variations on decorations of each ring in the same family. I used this specifications list (from Micky Roof) in tandem with their Van Craeynest pics to match styles I have seen elsewhere to catalogue numbers. I am truly obsessed! I want one of everything! (never gonna happen though...

)

 

[KimberlyH]

What a beautiful set!

 

[Love in Bloom]

Date: 6/9/2007 10:24:43 AM
Author: RxTechRN2b
That''s a lovely setting for your rings, they really look like antiques unlike some other new-antiques I''ve seen.

Yup, that is probably because they are made using techniques used in rings hundreds of years ago. You can read about it here:
Van Craeynest History

Thanks RxTechRN2b! Hope school is going well for ya in your new life

 

[Love in Bloom]

Thanks K. I love your avatar

. I currently live in "the middle of nowhere," but I am a city girl at heart!

 

[Miranda]

What a beautiful set! I love it!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 6/9/2007 11:18:03 AM
Author: Love in Bloom

Date: 6/9/2007 10:30:34 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Yes, it is my 1.63. But I worry a little that a smaller stone would look better! Is that a VC setting in that picture? It is beautiful!

Lol, I only *wish* I had the worries of my stone being too big! Maybe Larry can direct you to a retailer who has the setting you are looking for in house just so you can see it with a stone about your size? The store displays are usually set with larger cz''s (hehee, larger to me, maybe not for you!)... Or maybe Irina could help you get a better idea through photoshop...

Yup, that is VC style 1012. When you see it head on it looks like floral octagon...very sweet. If you click here you can read the specifications for ''all'' styles including stone mins/maxs of center stone accomodated and verbal descriptions for each. I''m sure LVC takes specific requests beyond what is in this catalogue. From what I have seen there are lots of variations on decorations of each ring in the same family. I used this specifications list (from Micky Roof) in tandem with their Van Craeynest pics to match styles I have seen elsewhere to catalogue numbers. I am truly obsessed! I want one of everything! (never gonna happen though...

)

Gosh, I think I need to work on one of those for a RHR! I did have some samples sent from a jeweler that carries a few of their styles. I loved them. I just have to be sure I want to commit to it permanently because they are definitely not disposable at those prices! I guess what I mean about the size of the diamond is that the rings are outstanding on their own, so they don''t need large diamonds to be beautiful. (I have the Micky Roof link, also, and it has been very helpful.)

This is the one I am looking at, but as you know, they are prettier in person than in a picture:

http://crossstylebook.com/shl.htm

 

[Love in Bloom]

Date: 6/9/2007 6:03:08 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006

Gosh, I think I need to work on one of those for a RHR! I did have some samples sent from a jeweler that carries a few of their styles. I loved them. I just have to be sure I want to commit to it permanently because they are definitely not disposable at those prices! I guess what I mean about the size of the diamond is that the rings are outstanding on their own, so they don''t need large diamonds to be beautiful. (I have the Micky Roof link, also, and it has been very helpful.)

This is the one I am looking at, but as you know, they are prettier in person than in a picture:

http://crossstylebook.com/shl.htm

You know what that means, diamondseeker.....

 

[Love in Bloom]

Gotta get m o r e d i a m o n d s !!!!!!

Hehehe if only it were that easy

. I was looking at that set too. The scrollwork is just amazing! I decided on 456/556 because I'm a sucker for flowers. Here is an awful pic I took at Belenky Brothers in NYC. I was trying to focus in on the detail of the mounting. I could kick myself for not taking a pic of that other ring. Anyway, this mounting is not the one you are looking at, but the proportions are similar and it has a larger (2ct) stone in it. It still looks good to me, and I think full 1.5ct would look even better proportion wise.

 

[flopkins]

Love in Bloom - that is a fantastic set. I looked at some van craeysnest settings when I was ering shopping - the detail on these rings are absolutely amazing. my local jeweler carries a bunch of their styles and I always enjoy browsing!!!!!

 

[Kats]

How pretty and unique. And it really does look like the diamond got more sparkly!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Those are pretty, too! (And you take GREAT pictures, silly!) I really love all these designs! I have to admit that I strongly prefer them in white metals as opposed to yg. I wouldn't have considered the set I am looking at had I not seen them in platinum. It was like a different set. I love your set very much as well. But I figured if I do it, I may as well get a different one so we can each have a unique set!

I need to make a decision, but I have to be 100% sure I don't want to change my diamond before I do it.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 6/9/2007 8:54:23 PM
Author: flopkins
Love in Bloom - that is a fantastic set. I looked at some van craeysnest settings when I was ering shopping - the detail on these rings are absolutely amazing. my local jeweler carries a bunch of their styles and I always enjoy browsing!!!!!

What state are you in Flopkins? I''d love to go see more of them in person!

 

[snlee]

Very pretty set! The details on your rings are absolutely amazing! Congrats.

 

[Love in Bloom]

Date: 6/11/2007 7:43:04 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Those are pretty, too! I really love all these designs! I have to admit that I strongly prefer them in white metals as opposed to yg. I wouldn''t have considered the set I am looking at had I not seen them in platinum. It was like a different set. I love your set very much as well. But I figured if I do it, I may as well get a different one so we can each have a unique set!

I need to make a decision, but I have to be 100% sure I don''t want to change my diamond before I do it.

Wow, DS. The decision on whether to change your diamond is a H U G E one!!! Sounds very difficult to me

. You said you were on the east coast, right? I am originally from Maryland but have lived in the midwest for 3 years (oh how I miss the east coast!). Have you been to SF to visit in person?? I''m dying to go. Hopefully FH and I can go in October this year. We are pretty much sold on SF for a little honeymoon, have some college friends out in Livermore we want to visit, and both really want to see how the rings were made. I could ask some questions for you and perhaps take pics if I am allowed!

Also, I know what you mean about the rings looking completely different in yellow vs white metals. I had a very hard time picturing the ones I ordered in platinum. Once I saw them in person, I was stunned and very happy (thank goodness

) ! I think most of the yellow gold done by VC is antiqued. I didn''t know my fiance''s band would have an antique finish when I ordered, so when I finally got to see the finished product I was shocked and amazed

. When I called to thank LVC I asked if the platinum version was antiqued, he said "no it just doesn''t look good to me." Now I''m kind of curious...


Oh and thanks Katz and Flopkins!

Flopkins - you are so lucky to have a store close by to see this stuff in person! I live in a tiny college town as I say "in the middle of nowhere, USA"

 

[Love in Bloom]

Thanks snlee!

Here are some pics for comparison of YG and plat. Totally different personalties!


YG

 

[Love in Bloom]

and plat