Bar-set eternity ring obsession (pic-heavy)

[NLVOEWITHLV]

I eventually want to do something like this with a second eternity.

 

[mewt]

I eventually want to do something like this with a second eternity.
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Does this mean you'll reset your e-ring? I think it looks great right now, but your idea would certainly bring in more sparkle!

I wanted to add that, yellow gold eternities are actually so lovely. I had no idea, since I've always stayed away from yg (doesn't match my skintone). But in an eternity, you see so little of the metal anyway that the bits you see only give it a "glow", rather than appearing yellow. It seems, to me, to make the diamonds pop more!


Left to right: .15, .10, .20, .07

See how it just seems brighter? Even though the yg is only .10, it nearly looks the same size as the .15, and my husband even mistook it for the .20 when I was wearing it! He's never mistaken the .15 for the .20, so the yg really has an interesting effect.

Definitely recommend trying yg eternities.

 

[Diamond2020]

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It was love at first sight, when I came across one 3 years ago; before that I had no interest in eternities. This setting is called the Gemlok, and has been sold by VCA, Tiffany, and currently Harry Winston. It is, bar none (ha), the most comfortable, low-set eternity I've ever had the pleasure to try. The bars are very delicate, which gives these rings that beautiful scalloped shape. It's also very secure and velvet-smooth, as there's no prongs to catch on anything. I've been calling these the "fluffy" eternities due to the round, soft shape.

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See how low-set even the 20-pointer can be! I became rather addicted and ended up with a whole collection...

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From top to bottom - 7 pointers (vintage French maker), 10 pointers (Tiffany), 15 pointers (VCA), and 20 pointers (Tiffany).

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I am extremely fortunate to own these pieces, and wanted to share with everyone this amazing Gemlok setting. You can even buy it directly from Gemlok! Unfortunately Jean Vitau, the brilliant inventor of this patented setting, is no longer with us, but it's still a family-run business.

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I hope these irl size comparisons help! IMO 15 pointers is the best standalone look without being obnoxious, while 7-10 pointers is versatile for pairing up with solitaires or stacking. Smaller ones are also great for minimalistic bling. 20 pointers is a surprisingly large jump in size, if you're looking for wow factor.

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Please feel free to share your own eternities, regardless of setting or size, to have more references for those interested in getting their own! And if you end up getting a Gemlok, please do share!!

I love your collection!!!

 

[lovelygemgem]

this is so gorgeous!! I've never seen/heard of this design so thank you for sharing! Where do you find these rings? How can I find them second-hand?