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RaffaeleT
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« on: July 31, 2010, 09:01:43 PM »

In my presentation post, I showed a little 0.12ct fancy intense pink diamond from Australia. How and where to set?
I thought of two simple solutions, which do you prefer? Alternatives?

1) Bracelet with white diamonds pavé in white gold. Central signet in rose gold with the pink diamond.
The photo is approximate. I modified with Paint (roughly) a David Yurman bracelet. The plaque with diamonds a little more thin and replace the chain with a nautical rope or black rubber...




2) A simple tennis bracelet with white diamonds and central signet in rose gold with the pink diamond.
Again the image is rough. Here the diamonds are very defined, I use 2mm diameter diamonds  (0,035 ct x 1) to create a binary effect.


P.S. In fairness to DBL, I want to clarify who I don't sell jewelry. Are for personal use.  Smiley  pear2
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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2010, 10:38:17 PM »

I kind like the first bracelet, but why a bracelet? I think your pink might be more noticable as a pendent? ring? just a suggestion  Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2010, 10:58:37 PM »

I have to admit that I like how the pave spotlights the pink, which a classic tennis bracelet would not.
I'd be afraid that a black rubber or rope bracelet with the first's plate might be too trendy, and out of fashion in a few years.  I know that sort of finishing is quite popular among the younger set, so I could just be an old fuddy-duddy.   Roll Eyes
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« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2010, 04:58:24 AM »

I like the first idea more than the second, particularly if you replace the metal chain with some non-metal dark material. I don't think you can go much thinner than 2 mm, since the pink diamond is 1.73 deep. Nor can you go much less than 5 mm wide if you want the "wrap around" effect on the pave (2.60 centre stone, 0.80 x 2 on either side + 0.80 for the two "wrap around" diamonds set on their side = 5 mm; you need the pave size to be such that it's roughly a divisor of the centre stone size)

My concern with rope or rubber is more to do with durability than fashion - replacing a silk rope band for a 1920s/30s watch is a hard task nowadays because they are no longer made (good quality ones; cheap replicas are available but they look 'orrible), and having one custom-made with good quality metal fittings costs an arm and a leg. Make sure that whatever you have built is such that changing band material is easy and requires only fashioning a rubber or rope piece with the appropriate shape/length.
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« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2010, 05:25:27 AM »

Thanks for answers  Smiley

As for the rubber you're right, it is a temporary fashion. But the rubber can be removed at any time, and it may be replaced with any type of chain.

Speaking of the tennis bracelet, the image is very rough; my idea is a binary of white diamonds. In the picture the white diamonds are large and very defined.
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« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2010, 08:39:00 AM »

Personally I like the first idea better.  I am curious what is the age of the person wearing it though?  My initial thought was to do a bangle of that when I saw it instead of a dark material (whatever you choose) or even a chain.  You could do the entire bangle in pave or jsut a section of it.   Or if you want to keep it from spinning, you could do a small cuff.

Just a thought to toss out there.
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« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2010, 09:34:02 PM »

These days, when I have time, will draw some ideas  Smiley
The age, however, is my age, 24 yo... the bracelet do it for me. Also for this, I want to do linear and discrete.  pear2
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« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2010, 10:41:38 PM »

No ring?  Well....I think I am digging the first bracelet.  I would go for the links over the rubber...just promise to show us the finished product.
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« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2010, 07:52:16 AM »

Well if that's the case I would go for the first idea with the rubber or even leather strap.  At least here leather has made a come back in men's wear.  You are right in that it would be much easier to change the "strap" to go with the times as it goes on. 
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« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2010, 09:05:01 AM »

I'm not very convinced about leather strap.
The alternatives are: the rubber; marine rope (a very strong nylon cord), in this case, I could also use two Asscher cut diamonds that I have as firm-node. I do not know how you can translate into English latter element, I hope you both know what I mean.  Smiley
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« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2010, 10:34:57 AM »

personally i think since the diamond is so small putting it in a bracelet will dwarf it, why no ring?  an elegant man's ring would be too cool.
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« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2010, 11:13:07 AM »

I'm not very convinced about leather strap.
The alternatives are: the rubber; marine rope (a very strong nylon cord), in this case, I could also use two Asscher cut diamonds that I have as firm-node. I do not know how you can translate into English latter element, I hope you both know what I mean.  Smiley

Lugs? End rings? End tags?
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« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2010, 12:33:54 PM »

What about a pseudo Pandora-style bracelet featuring an oxidized sterling silver cable and a fixed "charm" wrapping around the center of the cable that features a colorless melee surrounding the pink diamond? I'd "fix" or secure the center "charm" to keep it from spinning on the cable so the pink diamond always faces outward.
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« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2010, 06:18:37 PM »

Raff

Do the ring it would be so gorgeous with you little pink in it.

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« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2010, 07:16:37 PM »

personally i think since the diamond is so small putting it in a bracelet will dwarf it, why no ring?  an elegant man's ring would be too cool.
The diamond is small but very visible and the color is very strong. However, in the case of a ring, I thought about this model. Obviously, adding the stone in the center.
I'm more convinced on the bracelet  Smiley

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« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2010, 08:56:15 PM »

Squigs brought up a good idea.  A cuff could be made of white gold or platinum, with the same plaque sort of pave set in the center, maybe 6-10 mm wide.  Of course, I'm partial to cuffs ever since I saw Awestruck's constellation cuff.  http://coloreddiamon...hp/topic,2511.0.html

Rather than a random pattern, you could keep the look of the plaque to center over the width of the wrist.  Very simple, very understated, and classic - but with that little piece of pink dynamite front and center.  It would knock my socks off.  And, you could wear it comfortably until you're 100 or more.  I just wish I had photoshop to mock it up for you.
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« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2010, 03:30:49 AM »

Um - ladies, somehow I don't see a cuff or bangle as a piece of man jewelry... unless one is Conan the Bavarian aka Arnold Schwarzenegger
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« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2010, 08:13:05 AM »

Um - ladies, somehow I don't see a cuff or bangle as a piece of man jewelry... unless one is Conan the Bavarian aka Arnold Schwarzenegger
I have to agree with this.  At first I thought this was for a lady (given the tennis bracelet idea) but when the OP said it was for himself, I mostly tossed the cuff idea.  While some materials are coming in style for men with cuffs, I don't see a whole lot.  I have seen a titanium and leather and that's about it.  Some stainless too.

To me that is a very trendy look for a guy right now and not something I would do with a little stone like that.  In a few years at most I think the cuffs for guys will be out of style again.
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« Reply #18 on: August 03, 2010, 09:50:41 AM »

Mi dispiace molto, Raffaele!  (Did I do ok, OMC?)  I also got confused by the tennis bracelet and followed my favorite course.   a08

I'm afraid my own dearly beloved is totally disinterested in everything than can not be airborne on its own power, which leaves out most everything CDI will ever look at. Embarrassed
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« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2010, 10:32:39 AM »

Mi dispiace molto, Raffaele!  (Did I do ok, OMC?)
Yep, it's correct... ahahahah  Grin

However, in the case of a ring, I thought about this model. Obviously, adding the stone in the center. What do you think?  pear2


(is it ok? I hope  Smiley)
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« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2010, 10:42:52 AM »

i like the pave band Raff, but you wouldn't feel like it was too much bling on? 
i'm still a fan of the fake tension set mount, classy and understated too.  also, and please don't take this the wrong way, but if you did go with that, i think it would be a pretty awesome engagement ring if you ever met that special someone
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« Reply #21 on: August 03, 2010, 11:11:34 AM »

Have you thought about a 3 or 5-stone ring?  I know this one has a HUGE orange diamond (1.71ct), but it's one of my favorites. http://rockdiamond.c...t-semi-bezel-setting

If you wanted a wide ring, the pink could be set N-S, rather than E-W with side diamonds - but I'm certainly no designer.
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« Reply #22 on: August 03, 2010, 11:23:22 AM »

i like the pave band Raff, but you wouldn't feel like it was too much bling on? 
i'm still a fan of the fake tension set mount, classy and understated too.  also, and please don't take this the wrong way, but if you did go with that, i think it would be a pretty awesome engagement ring if you ever met that special someone
YO!


Ok, I was joking  Grin
In real the ring isn't Bling Bling style. Although I admit that is a bit challenging.
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« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2010, 11:37:42 AM »

Have you thought about a 3 or 5-stone ring?  I know this one has a HUGE orange diamond (1.71ct), but it's one of my favorites. http://rockdiamond.c...t-semi-bezel-setting

i REALLY like this style ring.  especially with the size stone you're talking about, i think it could become a very versatile unisex ring, bold without being overly masculine, but angular enough to fit a man's finger perfectly.
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« Reply #24 on: August 03, 2010, 11:45:10 AM »

i REALLY like this style ring.  especially with the size stone you're talking about, i think it could become a very versatile unisex ring, bold without being overly masculine, but angular enough to fit a man's finger perfectly.

I like too, but i've similar too small. Rose glod with a 1.30ct fancy champagne diamond. In case of a ring, I do something different of the chevalier type.
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