Oh, these match too nicely (based on the photos, anyway) to split them up.  All nice and square, just the way I like my stones.  Unless of course GL wants 3, then that leaves 2 for me!   

Mikla

If we set them in 18kt yellow gold with a platinum shank the ring would be $6499

GRRRRRRRR!  i keep trying to post  and it is not working!  One more shot::

I think these 5 belong together!  I would go with all yellow gold so the eye doesn't see the place where the diamonds end right away.  I also would go with heart prongs.  I just love the way they blend into and subtly emphasize the corners on my asscher band.

This'll be a stunner!

i cannot comment on the color, because my asschers are white, but the bottom is open. 

Last eve I saw that someone had beaten me to these, they are SOLD now, but I want to mention them anyway.

For awhile, I've been interested in purchasing pink gold dangly earrings R2458 http://rockdiamond.c...p;action=show_detail . But, I wasn't sure about their size... I worried that they might be a bit "dinky," too "sweet" for someone my age, and perhaps, not sparkly enough.

When I saw the earrings at David's, not only was I pleasantly surprised by their size, I absolutely LOVED their look and feel... MUCH more than I had expected.  They kind of blew me away. The diamonds were well matched and sparkly, the metal work looked lovely, the rose gold is rich and beautiful, and they felt good in my hands. I asked David if he could make more, he answered that he could, and I put the pair down and said, "Good.  Beause I WILL have a pair.  I love these."

I still do. And, I still plan to have a pair made for myself.

Definitely, if you like the photo, I do think that you will adore these in person.  They are made beautifully and have a wonderful softness and expressiveness about them that most modern, "machine-made" jewelry just doesn't seem to have. I know that this sounds corny, but, they look like someone actually cared about them when they were made.

Thank you guys!

Actually we make two kinds of "Shared Prong" settings.
First is the "ball type prong"



Second is the heart shaped prong

Ahhhhhhhhh, funny you should mention that one WM; it has ALWAYS been on my wish list (now ONLY 30 items long  ), and, I FORGOT to ask David to show it to me when I was in his office! Now that I know that YOU like it, I'm REALLY sorry that I missed it. 

(I know, I can fix this. I'll just invite myself BACK to DBL... bruuhahahahahahahahahaha!)

I love those heart prongs on the yellow band, very pretty.

Carol   

Either way, this band would be stunning!  But my preference would be 18kt all gold shared ball prongs.  I'm looking forward to seeing the finished piece.  I just love these 5 stone Asscher and Princess cut bands!

I'll bet this one will be 

Mikla

GL, the fab five on a gold band with heart shaped prongs would be beautiful!
 

WM, you WON'T be disappointed with the Fab Five! 

GL, you're band is really attractive.  Nice pick! I'm having lots of trouble with my satellite connection (hurricanes must be getting in the way - I had NO service most of yesterday and it looks like I'll be down again today) so, your second pic won't load for me, but, it seems that the v-prongs (heart) are not hammered flat like the 5-stone yellow ring posted above.  Is that correct?  I like the look of yours... kind of a compromise between the ball and the hammered flat styles. Very pretty, elegant ring.

Gosh, I STILL have more pieces to write about.

For some reason, when I went into David's office, I copped an attitude... like I was actually going to walk out the door with a special piece, even when there was no money in my pocket and no credit in my account ( s CAN fly, right?).  So at one point, I seriously compared two rings, each featuring about a 2ct center stone. I wanted something a little different, yet, still classic in presentation. Like I was going to actually take one home... 

First up was the 2.02ct EC with rubies R1324 http://rockdiamond.c...p;action=show_detail . Right off the bat, I noticed the great setting work, and again, the great feel in my hand. This is a solid, weighty, well-balanced piece.  But, best of all, I'd have to say that this is one of the most comfortable rings that I've EVER had on my finger. 

The platinum band is quite wide - wider than most bands - with a gently rounded, extremely smooth finish.  And, the stones are set very low to your finger.  So, everything is quite close to your hand. if you like a balanced, snuggie feel with some heft on your hand (that feels like a PART of your hand) then, you will absolutely LOVE this ring.  I didn't want to take it off. And, it would be perfect for someone with an active lifestyle who wants a larger center stone and wants to wear the ring daily. But, if you like a more traditional, high-set look and feel, or something you'd describe as "feminine" or "delicate," you may want to pass.

The rubies are a lovely dark color, and not too purplish.  I would not call them "bright," but rather, "velvety" (like the best sapphires), "full bodied," or "rich."  (If you like light or purpley rubies, these will not be your cup of tea). 

Finally, to me, the center EC diamond looks very much like the DBL photos. Any inclusions or clarity issues are not noticeable to the naked eye. By the very nature of it's cut, this 2ct diamond is not a sparkler type. She is more of a moody, "pull you in" kind of stone.

If you are looking for an unusual, quality built, understated-but-in-your-face-at-the-same-time "power ring," this could be your gal. This ring has a lot of class. Not to mention, it's own, really beautiful style.

Next up was the really cool 2.04ct FLY radiant and ruby sides R2082 http://rockdiamond.c...p;action=show_detail . I really wanted to see this ring before I went into the office.  I figured it was a "hate-it" or "love-it" type ring... In my notes, I wrote, "Love it. Comfy, set low. Center could be bigger."  Of course ANY center could be bigger - I just liked this one so much that I wanted MORE!  If  s actually could fly, I could have easliy walked out the door with this one.

This is another weighty band, but, it is more of a traditional style, (more typical DBL). It feels a little lighter than the EC ring, and features more arc and height to the curve of the band. Like the EC ring, the stones in this ring are set quite low.  I like that, it makes the ring very wearable for me, and I like the way it feels.  But, some people may prefer a more elevated setting.

Again, like the other ring, the ruby sides were not too purple or bright, but, dense and intense blood red.

My very favorite yellows are from about WX to Fancy Light.  In my limited experience, these are the yellows that often change their look in various lighting, and can appear more "golden" than "canary" (gold flatters me, most yellow does not, so, it is an interesting challenge finding the right "kind" of yellow diamond). Colorwise, this diamond was right in there for me. Loved it. The contrast between the yellow-golden center and the rich ruby sides was both unusual and extremely pleasing.  Very regal. But, I understand how this unusual combination is not for everyone.

I plan to someday have a ring like this... as soon as  s learn to spread their wings! I wish that I had asked to see the yellow diamond and sapphire rings, to compare, but, that will have to be another day...