Whiteflash has done it again!

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Wide split shank with the all important subtle curve.

 

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sunshine sparkle

 

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bathroom lighting

 

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required flower shot

 

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last one for now.... thanks for looking!

 

[ponderer]

Thanks everyone for the kinds remarks about my ring. This reset was a long time coming. I got engaged 11 years ago, on my 18th birthday, with a .95 L/M I1 not so great cut marquise. I have had problems with setting over the past few years (car doors are hard on erings) and have not been wearing the ring at all.

I finally convinced DH that a new setting was absolutely necessary and I live in Houston so using WF was a no brainer.

WF was amazing and I could not be happier.

 

[cushioncutnut]

It turned out beautiful!

 

[AprilBaby]

Nice job and so contemporary! I love it!

 

[kcoursolle]

How on earth did I miss this ring!!! This is one of the coolest settings I''ve ever seen!

 

[ponderer]

Thanks kcourselle,

I have been working on this design for a few years. I actually made a power point presentation modeled after yours for my meeting with Brian. The knife edge and the subtle curve were both last minute decisions, but they really make the ring.

The funny thing is that people ask me if it is real. I guess because it is so stunning and unique

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Does anyone else get this kind of response?

I guess I would expect it more if the stone were large. I guess its those crazy little ACA''s that draws everyone attention.

 

[luvmyhalo]

It''s stunning

I looove the knife edge!

 

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Date: 11/6/2008 6:11:43 PM
Author: luvmyhalo
It''s stunning

I looove the knife edge!

Yeah, the curved knife edge really makes it.

The night before my design appt I ran across a pic of a oval halo with a split shank that was knife edged. I showed it to my DH and asked if he liked the knife edged or the plain flat shank better. He said knife edge, and when I asked Brian the cutter about it he said it would be the best way to go to keep it delicate looking and maintain a quality look to the ring.

The boys were obviously right!

 

[MoonWater]

That is so cool! More handshots please!

 

[mrsv]

That is a truly awesome reset....major applause to WF.

 

[Miranda]

How beautiful! My sister has a marquise ering and has thought of a reset project. Yours is sure to be an inspiration!

 

[*Danielle*]

I absolutely love it. And the lowness of the setting is amazing!

 

[ponderer]

Date: 11/6/2008 7:49:05 PM
Author: Miranda
How beautiful! My sister has a marquise ering and has thought of a reset project. Yours is sure to be an inspiration!

That would be the greatest compliment.

 

[ponderer]

Date: 11/6/2008 7:50:37 PM
Author: *Danielle*
I absolutely love it. And the lowness of the setting is amazing!

That was one of my major requirements. I left the design of the gallery up to Brian and I am so pleased with it. The cutlet sits right above my finger. It kinda just brushes the finger. It does not dig in at all. Its very comfortable.

 

[Skippy123]

Gorgeous gorgeous! Wow, that setting is so delicate!

 

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Date: 11/6/2008 8:10:53 PM
Author: Skippy123
Gorgeous gorgeous! Wow, that setting is so delicate!

Thanks skippy!

It is really delicate. Its so light I dont really feel it when I am wearing it.

I had it made in 14k mainly for cost reasons. I could not rationalize plat for a stone that has so many flaws its almost comical.

Good thing is, I only wear jewelry Fri-Sun and never around the house.

 

[luvmyhalo]

I had to come back and say how jealous I am of your lovely slender fingers!!!!! What size is your finger?

 

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Date: 11/6/2008 8:18:50 PM
Author: luvmyhalo
I had to come back and say how jealous I am of your lovely slender fingers!!!!! What size is your finger?

The ring is a size 5, but Brian at WF would prefer me to wear a 4.5. I cant stand to have tight jewelry so i insisted on a 5. Plus I plan on having a kid next year and although its only 3/4 eternity I would like a little wiggle room.

I have freaky long skinny hands. I wear a 4.5 but my hands are as long as any 6'' tall man. The space between my knuckles is so long i can comfortably wear up to 14mm of stacked bands. I went with the wide split shank halo for the finger coverage.

 

[MikeRato1]

its beautiful, love the unique design
congrats

 

[blingergrrrl]

Wow, it's simply gorgeous...I love the knife-edge pave and the gentle curve, it's a perfect design for your stone! My fave pic is the flower pic. Stunning! Prepare to have people grabbing your hand all the time to get a closer look.

 

[facetedjewel]

That setting just made me think twice about marquis diamonds. Excellent vision to create that setting. Congrats! It''s beautiful.

 

[Linda W]

Your ring turned out beautiful

I love the split shank and the halo. It is gorgeous

 

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Date: 11/7/2008 1:19:59 PM
Author: facetedjewel
That setting just made me think twice about marquis diamonds. Excellent vision to create that setting. Congrats! It''s beautiful.

Unfortunately I think most people do not like marquis diamonds due to the fact that the settings that you find are either dated or simple not suited for their shape. You really have to think out of the box when setting a marquis. Its not like a round that you can plop it into any old setting and have it look great.

Think about it....the marquis that are frequently referenced on here almost always have unusual custom setting like MAChick''s gorgeous Greenlake east/west marquise.

 

[beechezz]

How did I miss this post? Your new WF creation for your Marquise is just stunning! I know why you were just staring at it, who couldn''t??
Congratulations!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Love your new pics! It looks fabulous on your hand!

 

[justjulia]

The lines on this ring are exquisite. Thanks for sharing!