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Lisa Eldridge Rings
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Meena in yg is even better than silver one I got, I wish I’d purchased yg but too late now
its always best to pay in the currency of your card so there’s not much conversion happening from to then to again
Thanks for your replies! ^^^
I have to say that my journey with LE rings started with me going on an economical route with an Etsy seller that makes similar styles. The result I received was not anything close to what I had imagined.
Now, at that point I didn’t have the LE ring yet but the quality of the Etsy ring I received was quite poor. The ring was a smaller by a full 1/2 size (even after I spent numerous times mentioning the size and it’s even listed in the custom order), the 14k YG metal had black burn-like blemishes all over, the construction was just wrong (thicker band than listed in custom order by 0.5mm!), and lastly the stone just lacked life and looked like a plastic rhinestone. I was granted a refund, moved on, and bit the bullet with a reservation with LE. It’s now double the price of the Etsy ring but I realized that LE probably has very, very high standards when it comes to her iconic rings.
Fast forward to me opening the LE ring box, the stone seriously just SPARKLED. Even though it’s not a high end gemstone, the cutting pattern/facets gave it so much life! The facets are not typical, it’s as if there’s more complicated facets around the perimeter, and in the center, it’s a clear openness that gives it such an interesting look!
When you first look at the Meena, It’s like an encapsulated glassy and glossy ray of lemony sunshine shaped into an oval stone and set it a beautifully constructed high-polish ring. It looks almost like a glistening light yellow water droplet dancing on your finger.
Now, I’m not saying this because I spent 2x more this time and had to make it “worth it” in my mind. I’ve looked at colored stones from other major brands with hefty price tags and have gone meh many times over just from the boring facets/cutting pattern alone.
I have to say that my journey with LE rings started with me going on an economical route with an Etsy seller that makes similar styles. The result I received was not anything close to what I had imagined.
Now, at that point I didn’t have the LE ring yet but the quality of the Etsy ring I received was quite poor. The ring was a smaller by a full 1/2 size (even after I spent numerous times mentioning the size and it’s even listed in the custom order), the 14k YG metal had black burn-like blemishes all over, the construction was just wrong (thicker band than listed in custom order by 0.5mm!), and lastly the stone just lacked life and looked like a plastic rhinestone. I was granted a refund, moved on, and bit the bullet with a reservation with LE. It’s now double the price of the Etsy ring but I realized that LE probably has very, very high standards when it comes to her iconic rings.
Fast forward to me opening the LE ring box, the stone seriously just SPARKLED. Even though it’s not a high end gemstone, the cutting pattern/facets gave it so much life! The facets are not typical, it’s as if there’s more complicated facets around the perimeter, and in the center, it’s a clear openness that gives it such an interesting look!
When you first look at the Meena, It’s like an encapsulated glassy and glossy ray of lemony sunshine shaped into an oval stone and set it a beautifully constructed high-polish ring. It looks almost like a glistening light yellow water droplet dancing on your finger.
Now, I’m not saying this because I spent 2x more this time and had to make it “worth it” in my mind. I’ve looked at colored stones from other major brands with hefty price tags and have gone meh many times over just from the boring facets/cutting pattern alone.
@ missD, I took at look at my two rings and as the other ladies said, both of mine narrows and tapers toward the bottom, so I think you're good. Neither of mine were sized so I think the original mold/design must be that way.
I'm so happy you like your ring! Your description of the color is quite good, I loved it. I also wonder if I justify things in my head when I pay a lot, and then preach it to others, you know? Like when you go to an "amazing" restaurant that everyone raves about only to realize it's not amazing and people have just been justifying their time and money spent, lol.
But this ring, I really do feel it's unique. I too tried for a while to replicate it on etsy and other jewelers. Finding one that is sideways set and with a unique older cut is actually quite hard! And even when you do, you wonder about the quality, the carat weight is not as big. I think we must have eyed the same etsy shop... thanks for sharing that story, it makes me thankful that I didn't taken the plunge with them.
Love the pics!
I'm so happy you like your ring! Your description of the color is quite good, I loved it. I also wonder if I justify things in my head when I pay a lot, and then preach it to others, you know? Like when you go to an "amazing" restaurant that everyone raves about only to realize it's not amazing and people have just been justifying their time and money spent, lol.
But this ring, I really do feel it's unique. I too tried for a while to replicate it on etsy and other jewelers. Finding one that is sideways set and with a unique older cut is actually quite hard! And even when you do, you wonder about the quality, the carat weight is not as big. I think we must have eyed the same etsy shop... thanks for sharing that story, it makes me thankful that I didn't taken the plunge with them.
Love the pics!
I’m not saying it’s a good thing that you had a bad experience with the Etsy seller... but I must admit I’m relieved I couldn’t have gotten the same quality for half the price
I think I know the one you mean and I seriously considered it before going for Lisa’s.There is something exceptional about these rings, I agree. I really want the Meena in gold now—I think it would look beautiful with the Anderson!
That brand on Etsy may be great at the stock silver gemstone rings they sell, but when I went with custom in 14k gold, I didn’t have a good experience. I was thankful at their excellent customer service though. Refund was easy.
I’m not saying it’s a good thing that you had a bad experience with the Etsy seller... but I must admit I’m relieved I couldn’t have gotten the same quality for half the price
There is something exceptional about these rings, I agree. I really want the Meena in gold now—I think it would look beautiful with the Anderson!
I would have been interested in the custom option too. I know there were people online that were shocked by the prices of Lisa's rings and commented that the style was easy to replicate at a fraction of the cost... I haven't found that to be the case, really. But as I say, I am v particular about the little details and it looks like there are quite a few of us like that in this thread!
sorry for the delay. i received the Kate Cushion Cut.
Attached a few photos.
In synthetic light it's of course a lot more sparkly.
In daylight not so much.
It is a very delicate "sea" green or like they wrote on the website "eau de nil".
So the colour is very watery. Not as rich as the Anderson for example or the Grace.
Attached a few photos.
In synthetic light it's of course a lot more sparkly.
In daylight not so much.
It is a very delicate "sea" green or like they wrote on the website "eau de nil".
So the colour is very watery. Not as rich as the Anderson for example or the Grace.
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Congratulations! Are you pleased with it and was it overall what you expected?
@ silver_horizon, the ring looks so beautiful! Congrats, I know you were waiting a long time.
@shinyshiny, I am also glad that people can't replicate the ring so easily for 1/2 the price.
@shinyshiny, I am also glad that people can't replicate the ring so easily for 1/2 the price.
I don’t think you can easily replicate this workmanship or find replicates.
One things for sure, the cut itself is unique. Like a previous poster said, it’s an antique style like the rose cut. You see regular facetting in gemstones by other brands. The kind where it’s all over the place- very typical.
As for the gold, it’s smooth, high polish, even and balanced. Some brands, sometimes the bezel is too thick or it doesn’t envelope the stone seamlessly. Or, the actual band part is too thick or flat, and not a rounded, comfort-fit like LE’s. Even before LE came out with her rings, I’ve tried to find replicates. There just isn’t any other there.
I’m very picky with custom jewelry and very OCD regarding symmetry. And to be honest, Ive found minute asymmetry with LE’s ring, but overall, it’s amazing.
My biggest issue with her ring is there is no brand hallmark inside the band! No “LE 750” “LISA ELDRIDGE JEWELLRY” or that cute lips logo of hers.
One things for sure, the cut itself is unique. Like a previous poster said, it’s an antique style like the rose cut. You see regular facetting in gemstones by other brands. The kind where it’s all over the place- very typical.
As for the gold, it’s smooth, high polish, even and balanced. Some brands, sometimes the bezel is too thick or it doesn’t envelope the stone seamlessly. Or, the actual band part is too thick or flat, and not a rounded, comfort-fit like LE’s. Even before LE came out with her rings, I’ve tried to find replicates. There just isn’t any other there.
I’m very picky with custom jewelry and very OCD regarding symmetry. And to be honest, Ive found minute asymmetry with LE’s ring, but overall, it’s amazing.
My biggest issue with her ring is there is no brand hallmark inside the band! No “LE 750” “LISA ELDRIDGE JEWELLRY” or that cute lips logo of hers.
I don’t think you can easily replicate this workmanship or find replicates.
One things for sure, the cut itself is unique. Like a previous poster said, it’s an antique style like the rose cut. You see regular facetting in gemstones by other brands. The kind where it’s all over the place- very typical.
As for the gold, it’s smooth, high polish, even and balanced. Some brands, sometimes the bezel is too thick or it doesn’t envelope the stone seamlessly. Or, the actual band part is too thick or flat, and not a rounded, comfort-fit like LE’s. Even before LE came out with her rings, I’ve tried to find replicates. There just isn’t any other there.
I’m very picky with custom jewelry and very OCD regarding symmetry. And to be honest, Ive found minute asymmetry with LE’s ring, but overall, it’s amazing.
My biggest issue with her ring is there is no brand hallmark inside the band! No “LE 750” “LISA ELDRIDGE JEWELLRY” or that cute lips logo of hers.
Huh. You're right. They're not hallmarked. I thought that was a legal requirement?
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I’ve noticed it too, hallmark is always required if the metals passed through the assays office. If anyone thinks about contacting LE about it please post the info back here
On reflection there is a tiny hallmark inside the band. I can make out "750" but not the rest without a loupe.
isn't there anyone with an oval elizabeth?!
i would love to see wearing pictures...
my ring has 1cm of 5 hallmarks inside the band. i will investigate later with a loupe.
i would love to see wearing pictures...
my ring has 1cm of 5 hallmarks inside the band. i will investigate later with a loupe.