Time to reset “Winter” my 3.01 ACA!

[DejaWiz]

That looks amazing, MamaBee!

 

[jbake]

Gorgeous! What a perfect setting for your perfect stone! Love that you have it now!

 

[Austina]

Wow, well worth the wait @MamaBee, Winter looks fantastic in her new setting.

 

[Mlh]

Wow, just gorgeous @MamaBee ! Looks so perfect on you!!

 

[elizat]

That's a lovely setting and looks great with the stone, and the band too. Really classic and elegant!

 

[canuk-gal]

She's absolutely stunning and perfect in every way! I'm SO happy for you!

x a billion!!!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Oh, it turned out so well!! The ring is gorgeous and I am so happy that you are so happy! I hope it makes you smile every day. Your pictures are very good by the way - we’ll take 25 more please! Lol!

 

[tyty333]

So pretty @MamaBee ! Winter looks beautiful in her new setting!

Your hands look way too young for you to be married 48 years!

 

[MamaBee]

Thank you @SparklieBug! Yes..I’m team gap..I know some people like rings to sit flush..but I like mine with a little gap. I like seeing each ring separately.

Thanks @lulu_ma! David did a great job sourcing the baguettes. I didn’t want them to be too wide so Winter would still look like she’s a solitaire but a little bling on her shoulders.

Thank you @Slickk! I love baguette bands. I also have a Tiffany one..but it’s a little wider. This one goes better because it’s narrower. In the winter I will wear it because I won’t have swollen fingers..I’ll need to snug it up because Winter will be too loose.

Thank you @marymm! I‘ve always loved tapered baguette settings. This one has some tweaks to make it more to what I like. David listened to everything I wanted. I’m so happy he did this ring for me.

@RMOO Thank you! What a compliment! I definitely recommend David Klass. He’s not only talented..but super nice. I completely trusted him once he had it at his shop.

@KristyDarling Thank you! I’m so happy I got the guts to send it in the mail! I stressed over it for a full year before sending it to David. I’m just so happy right now..

@Bonfire Thank you! You are so funny! I love Emmy too..If this darn virus ever gets better so we can go somewhere nice like a wedding or a nice dinner..I’ll wear one on each hand..It’s so nice of you to offer to keep her company though!

@DejaWiz Thank you! I’m a happy camper!

@jbake Thank you! Winter is perfect in my eyes. I’m really going to enjoy her.

@Austina Thank you! It was stressful making the decision to do it...I’m so glad I did…It was worth the wait!

@Mlh Thank you! I‘m going to enjoy wearing her!

@elizat Thank you! Classy and elegant is what I always think of when I see a tapered baguette setting. I had to tweak this for me...It’s exactly what I wanted!

@canuk-gal Thank you so much! I love her!

@MissGotRocks Thank you! I take really terrible photos but I will definitely try to get more photos. I keep waving my hand in front of my husband making him laugh. It does put a smile on my face!

@tyty333 Thank you! You are so nice..I have really ugly hands. I inherited them from my mom..I had veins popping on my hands in my early fifties. I tried to stretch out my hand so they wouldn’t look so obvious! Hopefully Winter will distract from them!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I meant to mention - the head still has ‘swoop’! I love that so much more than straight up and down prongs. His prongs are perfect too - I prefer them to blend into the diamond rather than be ‘the prongs’! I think he did a great job and right in line with what you wanted. Win-win!!

 

[MamaBee]

I meant to mention - the head still has ‘swoop’! I love that so much more than straight up and down prongs. His prongs are perfect too - I prefer them to blend into the diamond rather than be ‘the prongs’! I think he did a great job and right in line with what you wanted. Win-win!!

@MissGotRocks I know! I love the “swoop”! I also asked for baby prongs. I can barely see them in real life. I got out the loupe to see them. They are so perfectly shaped!

 

[MamaBee]

Fantastic re-set , and it looks fabulous on your hand!!! Thank you for all the photos with various angles.

ETA: @MamaBee Do bands sit flush, or is there a slight gap? I notice a slight gap in your photos, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's there—could just be the photo.

@sparkliebug You asked the question before about how the top of the baguette attached to the bottom of the head of the ring. Some baguette settings have a very noticeable bar or cup holding the head of the baguette to the bottom of the head of the setting. I didn’t want it to be prominent. I asked him to tuck the head of the baguette under the head as much as possible. He did a beautiful job because I can’t even see how it attaches. It’s just right under the head without anything showing how he attached it.

 

[bright&shiny]

Absolute Perfection! Congratulations!!!

 

[OdetteOdile]

Oh @MamaBee I am so excited for you!! Your new ring is soooo beautiful!! I love the way it all came together, and I love how it looks with your baguette band. You have a stunning diamond and it is showcased beautifully in this new setting.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

So pretty! Oh and those little claw prongs are amazing. Really stunning, I don’t even know how you pick what to wear, everything you own is amazing.

 

[springerspaniel]

So so beautiful @MamaBee!

 

[nala]

She is exquisite! So happy for you! We need lots more pics!

 

[RetroQT]

She’s here!! I absolutely love this ring! I’ve been waiting for this ring since I’ve been 20 years old! David knocked it out of the park! I take horrible photos as you all know but I snapped a few. I had David shave off a little of the prongs thinking they were sticking out a bit when I saw his video. He couldn’t take much off saying it would compromise the setting. When I opened up the little blue velvet box today I was blown away..Winter has the tiniest baby claws. They’re adorable! This is a long way from my little included pear that I got when I first got married 48 years ago!

It looks like it is right at home in the new setting!

 

[MamaBee]

Thank you! I will thank you personally when I get back later..I’m taking my mom out for some fresh air today.
I did take more pics yesterday when I was out doing errands ..She was so happy she was shooting fire and pastel colors everywhere!

 

[MamaBee]

She’s getting a bath today..Do you think I have enough Simple Green? They didn’t have the smaller size so I grabbed the gallon! This stuff is amazing!

 

[RetroQT]

She’s getting a bath today..Do you think I have enough Simple Green? They didn’t have the smaller size so I grabbed the gallon! This stuff is amazing!

Wait… wait… wait… What?!? How did I not know you can use Simple Green? (I actually Googled it and found their instructions…)



So, is Simple Green as effective as original Dawn or is it better? Cuz if it’s better, I’m going to the store!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Yesssssss! Love the Simple Green!! That’s the same exact one I have @MamaBee!

@RetroQT, I find that the Simple Green does work better than Dawn, that’s just been my experience though. It is really cheap if you get it at a hardware store like Lowes or Home Depot.

 

[Patty]

Oh wow, what a stunning, classic beauty! I like the side view as much as the top view. You got every detail right!

 

[Mcgregor]

Winter is so very elegant! Wear her in good health!

 

[MamaBee]

Wait… wait… wait… What?!? How did I not know you can use Simple Green? (I actually Googled it and found their instructions…)



So, is Simple Green as effective as original Dawn or is it better? Cuz if it’s better, I’m going to the store!

It’s definitely better! I used to use blue Dawn but someone on PS suggested using the Citrus Simple Green..Was that you @YadaYadaYada? It really makes a difference. I‘ve been putting it full strength into my ultrasonic..Then I rinse it off thoroughly with warm water.. Today I dipped it in 91% alcohol as the last step..I plan to get canned air for after that last step..I don’t want to blow myself up so maybe skip the alcohol? Canned air contains a propellant. @kenny?

 

[RetroQT]

It’s definitely better! I used to use blue Dawn but someone on PS suggested using the Citrus Simple Green..Was that you @YadaYadaYada? It really makes a difference. I‘ve been putting it full strength into my ultrasonic..Then I rinse it off thoroughly with warm water.. Today I dipped it in 91% alcohol as the last step..I plan to get canned air for after that last step..I don’t want to blow myself up so maybe skip the alcohol? Canned air contains a propellant. @kenny?

That seals the deal. To the store!!!!

 

[RetroQT]

Yesssssss! Love the Simple Green!! That’s the same exact one I have @MamaBee!

@RetroQT, I find that the Simple Green does work better than Dawn, that’s just been my experience though. It is really cheap if you get it at a hardware store like Lowes or Home Depot.

I just asked the hubster and he said we have a full bottle here at the house! WhooHoo!! I guess it’s bath day.

 

[Calliecake]

Oh My Gosh Mamabee, She is absolutely STUNNING!!! All the porportions are perfection. She is huge but still has that beautiful feminine, soft pretty look to her. Getting that balance is tricky and you nailed it. The side stones are the perfect delicate touch. David Klass did a fantastic job.

You had an hard day on Friday. I’m thrilled you have this wonderful burst of happiness, between your mom doing well now and having your dream ring. Life is great! Have a fun day with your mom today, admiring the beautiful ring on your finger. I’m so happy for you.

 

[ringbling17]

Beautiful!!!! So happy you have your forever setting! I’m now in the middle of my reset with DK as well.

 

[SparklieBug]

@sparkliebug You asked the question before about how the top of the baguette attached to the bottom of the head of the ring. Some baguette settings have a very noticeable bar or cup holding the head of the baguette to the bottom of the head of the setting. I didn’t want it to be prominent. I asked him to tuck the head of the baguette under the head as much as possible. He did a beautiful job because I can’t even see how it attaches. It’s just right under the head without anything showing how he attached it.

Hah! I was just wondering about this, as I couldn't seeee the details in the photos! Thank you so much for sharing this info, @MamaBee! Very helpful!