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ARCHITECTURAL STYLE IN A DIAMOND RING

Oznell — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:57:41 GMT

This 1920's Art Deco platinum ring on Etsy, made me think of all the Art Deco rooms and artifacts I'm also drawn to.

I wonder if Zelda Fitzgerald might have received a similar engagement ring from F. Scott, ha.

Love the geometry of it, the way those "steps" of small round diamonds fall away from the drama of the center stone. That largest stone is 1.58 carats, but looks a bit bigger b/c of the setting. Also love anything that gives the look of "cushion cut".

I even like the delicate, arrow-shaped engraving detail on the side of the band, below the diamonds:

Question: If you had the opportunity to design either a regular ring of yours, or an engagement ring, money no object, what would it look like? Specific stones you prefer, or lack of? Cut? Design style?

If you have ever had a ring designed to your specifications, were you pleased with the result?

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ECBG — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:08:28 GMT

Very attractive, indeed.

Although, I have my Victorian grandmother's platinum dinner ring with 16 matched diamonds, I just love the look if the old solitaires which are a little safer since the prongs are thicker.

These rings are hard to get now. Either the stone is lab grown or there are diamonds on the band which I don't want.

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Effie54 — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:29:39 GMT

@Oznell wrote:

This 1920's Art Deco platinum ring on Etsy, made me think of all the Art Deco rooms and artifacts I'm also drawn to.

I wonder if Zelda Fitzgerald might have received a similar engagement ring from F. Scott, ha.

Love the geometry of it, the way those "steps" of small round diamonds fall away from the drama of the center stone. That largest stone is 1.58 carats, but looks a bit bigger b/c of the setting. Also love anything that gives the look of "cushion cut".

I even like the delicate, arrow-shaped engraving detail on the side of the band, below the diamonds:

Question: If you had the opportunity to design either a regular ring of yours, or an engagement ring, money no object, what would it look like? Specific stones you prefer, or lack of? Cut? Design style?

If you have ever had a ring designed to your specifications, were you pleased with the result?

I love Etsy! Can I ask, what is the name of the shop? I absolutely love this ring!

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Desert Lily — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:33:12 GMT

I designed and had a diamond ring made by a downtown jeweler decades ago. As a Buyer of some gemstone/14K jewelry for stores in my 1st career, I was also able to purchase a diamond. It was F color, VVS1, 1.6 carats. My dad gave me a men's 14K ring he no longer wore to use, and my grandma gave me a ring with 6 small diamonds to use.

The design was a floral. The larger diamond was at the top middle as the blossom, and the small diamonds were channel set in 2 leaves. It wasn't an open design; the yellow gold was thick & the leaves & stems were a little asymmetrical.

The ring had meaning to me, and I passed it down to my child 3 years ago.

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Janey2 — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:36:40 GMT

Love all things Art Deco. Furniture being my favorite.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 21:29:39 GMT

I usually don't care for the deco style but this ring has a contemporary vibe, not bad. My preference is for very contemporary settings for diamond rings.

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GenXmuse — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 22:02:45 GMT

@Desert Lily wrote:
I designed and had a diamond ring made by a downtown jeweler decades ago. As a Buyer of some gemstone/14K jewelry for stores in my 1st career, I was also able to purchase a diamond. It was F color, VVS1, 1.6 carats. My dad gave me a men's 14K ring he no longer wore to use, and my grandma gave me a ring with 6 small diamonds to use.

The design was a floral. The larger diamond was at the top middle as the blossom, and the small diamonds were channel set in 2 leaves. It wasn't an open design; the yellow gold was thick & the leaves & stems were a little asymmetrical.

The ring had meaning to me, and I passed it down to my child 3 years ago

That sounds absolutely divine and and how meaningful to be able to combine the pieces from people you hold dear like that. I'm glad your children have enjoyed it too. I would love to be able to see a photo.

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Marsha2003 — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 23:08:14 GMT

I tend to like Deco and Edwardian styles as I like a flatter profile. I like this ring very much. It's too bad that the center stone isn't a very good one.

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Oznell — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 02:46:23 GMT

Your inherited ring, @ECBG , and your re-designed and re-constituted heirloom ring from various family members, @Desert Lily -- both sound so beautiful, and of course, so deeply meaningful. A family connection to our things is just the best.

@Effie54, the shop on Etsy was NorthCoastJewelryLLC. I went back to look at their site, and they had some really nice antique pieces!

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ECBG — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 02:50:47 GMT

@Oznell

I have never redesigned any jewelry. All of my rings are in their original design.

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Oznell — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 02:56:11 GMT

@ECBG, that's what I understood from your comment -- that you had a beautiful inherited piece from your grandmother, and that @Desert Lily had a lovely piece that was a re-designed combination of family pieces. Either way, they are treasures!

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ECBG — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 03:29:10 GMT

@Oznell

Yes. You're correct. Apparently I miss read. Sorry.

Having a time posting!

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:38:00 GMT

That's truly a gorgeous ring! I love the art deco style!

I don't know what style I would choose for myself if I could choose again. I do like antique looking rings but I also like simple designs. I'd have to do a lot of thinking and research on this! I love my ring which is set in platinum, a round diamond in the middle and a baguette on each side. I have never tired of looking at it, so this is a sign of a good choice!

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Patriot3 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 13:36:00 GMT

@Oznell That is really pretty!!

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Oznell — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 13:41:15 GMT

@AngelPuppy1-- a round diamond with a baguette either side-- a timeless classic that endures for a reason. No wonder you never tire of looking at such a beauty.

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LindaSal — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:43:07 GMT

I love that ring, it's beautiful. I would certainly wear that in a heartbeat. I'm not sure if I was to design a ring what it would look like. I'm quite spoiled and own so many different styles and love them all. DH did design a necklace for me though many years ago. It is 14k gold with large gemstones of my childrens' birthstones set one above the other. One Aquamarine and one Tourmaline for March and October.

It is just stunningly beautiful.

As much as I appreciate Art Deco, i'm a simple girl.......

phoenixbrd — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 15:57:29 GMT

As much as I appreciate Art Deco,

i'm a simple girl....2 ct, triple X .

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Oznell — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:45:01 GMT

@LindaSal , how extremely sweet and creative that your husband designed a necklace for you with children's birthstones! Aquamarine and tourmaline together, love. My son's birthstone is also aquamarine, but the only thing of that that I have, is a carved, milky aquamarine ring. I'd love to have something with aquamarine and amethyst together to represent son and husband... I do have a thin gold band set with hubby's and my birthstones together-- twinned cabochon heart amethyst and garnet. It wasn't created for us, I randomly found it!

@phoenixbrd, lucky you, how gorgeous is your ring-- elegant, classic simplicity at its best.

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faeriemoon — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:28:31 GMT

Beautiful ring, @Oznell . My favorite "famous" diamond ring is Pippa Middleton's. Although it's not really architectural, it is definitely deco. It's quite low profile which is always my preference with rings.

Love that asscher center stone.

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Oznell — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:56:38 GMT

@faeriemoon, beautiful, another great Art Deco style! I didn't know what Pippa's engagement ring was, or that she had gone vintage. She and her husband have great taste!