Which One, and What Color and Clarity?

[MTHealthyLiving]

I have decided to have a custom ring guard made for this yogo sapphire and diamond ring my husband bought me. My goal is to kind of hide the setting (it’s a weird basket/bezel sort of situation, honestly have no idea what it is), and to help “enhance” the ring, so to speak. When I first got the ring I tried out a cathedral style guard just for fun and it looked amazing! But I’m honestly leaning more toward one of the halos.
They will custom fit the one I chose to my ring, and they offer F color to I color and VS1 to I1 clarity.
So which one do you guys think, and what color and clarity?
I’m not looking to spend a ton, but I do want something of defect quality.

Here are the three I like:

https://www.twobirch.com/millgrained-cathedral-ring-enhancer-0-42-carat-prd-tb-guard-0156-wg-g/

https://www.twobirch.com/0-38-carat...lo-wedding-ring-guard-prd-tb-guard-0058-wg-g/

https://www.twobirch.com/0-44-carat-total-halo-wrap-guard-enhancer-prd-tb-guard-0090-wg-g/

 

[Niel]

How much is a custom guard going to run you?

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

How much is a custom guard going to run you?

It depends on which style I chose, type of metal, and diamond color and clarity. To fit it, I send in a mold of my ring, and they build the one I like to fit my ring.

 

[Niel]

Ok. But give me a range. Your rig is lovely but I feel like you keep trying bands and spending money on these guards one wonders if you wouldn’t be happier with a new ring. Second hand rings can be very affordable.

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

The ring is too sentimental to get something different or modify it.
I’d like to keep my range at $1,000 max. The ring is pretty small so I don’t want to overpower it.

 

[mrsgreeneyes]

What about turning the halo/bezel/head portion of the ring into a pendant and getting a new ring like @Niel suggested? I can tell you from experience that I wish I had accepted the fact I wanted a new ring looooong before I sank so much money into trying to make it into something it could never be.

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

What about turning the halo/bezel/head portion of the ring into a pendant and getting a new ring like @Niel suggested? I can tell you from experience that I wish I had accepted the fact I wanted a new ring looooong before I sank so much money into trying to make it into something it could never be.

Changing the ring is non-negotiable. There’s some very serious sentiment behind it, and it meant the world to my husband to give it to me.
Fortunately, I haven’t spent much money on it. I have tried tons of bands, but returned all but the sapphire band, and it was very inexpensive.
Honestly the biggest part of my dilemma is my wedding band. I’m also very sentimental about that, but it’s dated and the style just doesn’t go with anything. Lol!
So I’ve resigned to finding other bands or an enhancer to wear with the new ring my husband gave me, and wearing the wedding band alone on days I don’t want to wear the fancy stuff.

 

[Niel]

Does it loose its sentimental value if you wear it on the right hand?

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

Does it loose its sentimental value if you wear it on the right hand?

My right hand is taken. I wear a AAA amethyst (my son’s birthstone) in rose gold in my right hand for my son.
Also, it doesn’t fit on my right hand. I’m 1/2 to a full size bigger on the right.

 

[Niel]

My right hand is taken. I wear a AAA amethyst (my son’s birthstone) in rose gold in my right hand for my son.
Also, it doesn’t fit on my right hand. I’m 1/2 to a full size bigger on the right.

Ok. I mean you could size it.
I don’t want to tell you what to do it just seems like you keep not being happy with your “set”

1000 could go a very far in finding a ring you might be happy with.

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

Ok. I mean you could size it.
I don’t want to tell you what to do it just seems like you keep not being happy with your “set”

1000 could go a very far in finding a ring you might be happy with.

Please stop trying to convince me to get a different ring. I don’t want a different ring. I want bands or an enhancer to go WITH the ring.

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

Ok. I mean you could size it.
I don’t want to tell you what to do it just seems like you keep not being happy with your “set”

1000 could go a very far in finding a ring you might be happy with.

And I don’t want to size it. My fingers fluctuate horribly in size all the time.
Also I won’t remove the ring that’s on my right hand. It’s staying where it belongs, and the ring my husband bought me is not meant for my right hand.

 

[Niel]

Lol ok. Just trying to help. We’ve all seen people here spend good money after bad on a set that they can’t seem to get just right. But you seem to know what you want, hopefully this will finish off your search.


Buy diamonds the same color as your existing ring.

I’ve seen two birch get poor reviews on quality of that is a concern for you

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

Lol ok. Just trying to help. We’ve all seen people here spend good money after bad on a set that they can’t seem to get just right. But you seem to know what you want, hopefully this will finish off your search.


Buy diamonds the same color as your existing ring.

I’ve seen two birch get poor reviews on quality of that is a concern for you

Do you have other suggestions for a place besides TwoBirch?
Also I have no idea what color the diamonds I have are...

 

[rockysalamander]

Do you know what color diamonds are used in your setting? You'll want the new ring to stay pretty close to those. In clarity, I like to stick to VS-SI1 in melee. I don't see the option to upgrade the melee on those dropdowns, but it must be there somewhere.

I too like the cathedral enhancer and the swirl one (#3), but unless the melee sizes look delibrate in size to each other, it may look muddled. So, I'd have a look at a enhancer that uses different shapes or sizes to make sure it look intentional. With that goal in mind (which may not be yours ), I liked these....
https://www.twobirch.com/0-5-carat-...gorgeous-round-stones-prd-tb-guard-0003-wg-h/
https://www.twobirch.com/0-71-carat...-contoured-ring-guard-prd-tb-guard-0040-wg-j/
https://www.twobirch.com/0-52-carat...e-ring-guard-enhancer-prd-tb-guard-0037-wg-h/
https://www.twobirch.com/0-65-carat...-ring-jacket-enhancer-prd-tb-guard-0017-wg-i/
https://www.twobirch.com/shared-pro...d-enhancer-0-47-carat-prd-tb-guard-0138-tt-h/
https://www.twobirch.com/double-shared-prong-wedding-ring-guard-0-5-carat-prd-tb-guard-0166-wg-h/
I would also do some research on this company. On a wedding bulletin board, they got pretty panned for long-term use relative to durability and workmanship. It may be worth pinging David Klass to see if he can create something that is aligned with your wants but in better quality.

 

[MeowMeow]

As far as looks I like the first one because it's got a closer look to having 2 bands and I love a little symmetry with my mismatching.
I know I'm not the person you asked but as far as diamond colour, could you go get it estimated by an independent jeweller? Maybe take a look at similar ring guards they have in stock and try your setting on in those? It might help you narrow down even better what looks good to you now since im not sure when you last tried on gaurds

Also as far as colour the jeweller I work with for my projects likes to keep it one grade up and down. My centre is an H so they tried to stick with g and h melee and it worked out super well

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

Do you know what color diamonds are used in your setting? You'll want the new ring to stay pretty close to those. In clarity, I like to stick to VS-SI1 in melee. I don't see the option to upgrade the melee on those dropdowns, but it must be there somewhere.

I too like the cathedral enhancer and the swirl one (#3), but unless the melee sizes look delibrate in size to each other, it may look muddled. So, I'd have a look at a enhancer that uses different shapes or sizes to make sure it look intentional. With that goal in mind (which may not be yours ), I liked these....
https://www.twobirch.com/0-5-carat-...gorgeous-round-stones-prd-tb-guard-0003-wg-h/
https://www.twobirch.com/0-71-carat...-contoured-ring-guard-prd-tb-guard-0040-wg-j/
https://www.twobirch.com/0-52-carat...e-ring-guard-enhancer-prd-tb-guard-0037-wg-h/
https://www.twobirch.com/0-65-carat...-ring-jacket-enhancer-prd-tb-guard-0017-wg-i/
https://www.twobirch.com/shared-pro...d-enhancer-0-47-carat-prd-tb-guard-0138-tt-h/
https://www.twobirch.com/double-shared-prong-wedding-ring-guard-0-5-carat-prd-tb-guard-0166-wg-h/
I would also do some research on this company. On a wedding bulletin board, they got pretty panned for long-term use relative to durability and workmanship. It may be worth pining David Klass to see if he can create something that is aligned with your wants but in better quality.

I don’t have any idea the color of the stones. The ring was made somewhere in Montana by someone that makes yogo sapphire jewelers, and unfortunately I’m 2.5 hours from a jeweler.
I do LOVE David’s work though! Would I have to send my ring to him though?

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

As far as looks I like the first one because it's got a closer look to having 2 bands and I love a little symmetry with my mismatching.
I know I'm not the person you asked but as far as diamond colour, could you go get it estimated by an independent jeweller? Maybe take a look at similar ring guards they have in stock and try your setting on in those? It might help you narrow down even better what looks good to you now since im not sure when you last tried on gaurds

Also as far as colour the jeweller I work with for my projects likes to keep it one grade up and down. My centre is an H so they tried to stick with g and h melee and it worked out super well

Thanks for your input!
And I’m asking anyone and everyone, including you!

 

[KristinTech]

If this is custom and non-returnable, then I’m worried you won’t like it. I agree with Niel about spending good money after bad in this situation. I hope you find what you’re searching for. I’m sentimental about my rings, too, so I “get” that.

 

[rockysalamander]

At a guess, I'd call your melee GH color given how the look against the metal and lovely yogo. But, melee tend to look whiter than larger stones of the same color.

You'd have to speak with him about it. But, if it was me, I would do so. You want the enhancer to fit seamlessly and look beautiful. It can be helpful for them to have the ring in hand. This will also ensure that the melee chosen work well together.

 

[RetroTreeGal]

I really really like your avatar stack...

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

I really really like your avatar stack...

Thank you! I do like the color the sapphire band adds! What I love about stacking is the ability to change things up!

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

At a guess, I'd call your melee GH color given how the look against the metal and lovely yogo. But, melee tend to look whiter than larger stones of the same color.

You'd have to speak with him about it. But, if it was me, I would do so. You want the enhancer to fit seamlessly and look beautiful. It can be helpful for them to have the ring in hand. This will also ensure that the melee chosen work well together.

Thanks so much! I’m excited about the idea of having David build a piece for me.

 

[KristinTech]

About my comment up there, I think I may be confused about your rings and if this one is a new one or the one you talked about changing altogether about a month ago (?). I’m not trying to be confrontational, just wanting to be clear about what you want. I’ve sort of followed your story due to me loving sapphires (see avatar!), and I’m considering a Montana sapphire for a RHR sometime soon.

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

About my comment up there, I think I may be confused about your rings and if this one is a new one or the one you talked about changing altogether about a month ago (?). I’m not trying to be confrontational, just wanting to be clear about what you want. I’ve sort of followed your story due to me loving sapphires (see avatar!), and I’m considering a Montana sapphire for a RHR sometime soon.

I’ve been all over the place with this ring because I have no idea what I want. The obstacle has been my wedding band. It’s dated and really doesn’t go with anything. However I’ve had it stuck in my head that I have to wear it all the time. I’ve finally resigned to finding beautiful bands, a wrap, or enhancer to go with the yogo and diamond ring, and just wearing the wedding band alone on days I don’t want to wear all the fancy ones.

I’m excited to see what RHR you come up with! Both Montana sapphires and Yogo sapphires are beautiful!

 

[starrylight]

Would you consider changing your wedding band a bit more to go with your sapphire ring? Maybe slimming the rails around the diamond and adding milgrain?

 

[kgizo]

My goal is to kind of hide the setting

Can you clarify what it is you don’t like? I’m not sure if you mean you want to hide the gallery, the halo, both, something else ...

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

Would you consider changing your wedding band a bit more to go with your sapphire ring? Maybe slimming the rails around the diamond and adding milgrain?

Yes! I really want to do that actually!
I just need to find a good jeweler.

 

[MTHealthyLiving]

Can you clarify what it is you don’t like? I’m not sure if you mean you want to hide the gallery, the halo, both, something else ...

This weird round metal basket setting is what I don’t like. But as you can see, it’s bent. So I have a whole new problem now. I’ll have to get it fixed, which means I need to find a good jeweler. Wondering if I can have the setting changed without altering the ring too much....

 

[rockysalamander]

This weird round metal basket setting is what I don’t like. But as you can see, it’s bent. So I have a whole new problem now. I’ll have to get it fixed, which means I need to find a good jeweler. Wondering if I can have the setting changed without altering the ring too much....

Theoretically, if the setting was so damaged it was beyond repair, but you could reclaim the sapphire and diamonds...what would you want made? Would you make a replica with a better side view?

Pave diamonds aside, would you be happier with a profile/ring like this? Is this too much a departure to affect the sentimental feeling you have?
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-53652)



If so, you might be able to get your bezel/halo shaped more like this by a skilled bench jeweller by them removing some of the excess material and re-shaping the head. No heat/soldering to do this (unless they need to add a support strut) so they may not need to unset your sapphire. If any heat is involved in work on the ring, you might need to unset the stone.