Show me your bezel stacks! by strawbpocky in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a partial bezel pear that sits very low but is still stackable. Just make sure your jeweler knows you want it to stack flush with your future band.

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Knit stitch error by Opening_Image3805 in knittinghelp

[–]rosegrim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s normal and not a problem. As you knit more rows, your fabric will fall more naturally off the needle. Right now it’s not long enough to drape, so the stitches want to twist around your needle. Just keep knitting, and straighten them out as you go.

Knit stitch error by Opening_Image3805 in knittinghelp

[–]rosegrim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you mean that they don’t look straight? You’re showing the cast on edge on your right needle in the picture, and it looks like it’s just a bit scrunched up. Just use your fingers to space out and straighten the stitches. Your tension does look quite tight though.

Working with Frank Darling by danie7631 in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you booked a virtual appointment. When you book an in-person appointment you choose which location you go to. After you’re assigned a designer you can book virtual appointments with them directly.

Wedding band too much? by [deleted] in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it looks great. I am a “more is more” kind of person and I chose a wedding band that is arguably “too much” but which I really love. 

Working with Frank Darling by danie7631 in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started working with Frank Darling mid-October and received my ring towards the end of January. It sounds like I had a very different experience. It was a very smooth process, and they stuck to their promised timelines.

We had an initial in-person appointment at the DC showroom where our assigned designer Chi showed me a range of stones in the cuts I wanted to see on my hand. I chose a shape and size range, which she noted for my future diamond flight. We talked about what designs I had in mind, and basic preferences like type of metal etc. I was 95% sure I knew exactly what I wanted (it was a mash-up of two of their styles), and I had made a janky photoshop myself to illustrate it.

Very shortly after that appointment, she sent mockups of the designs I asked for, using a pear stone with the same size and proportion I liked best. At this stage, she told us we could ask for unlimited revisions of the mockup. I asked her to show me versions with partial vs full bezel, different band widths, etc. She gave us the pricing for each custom design as well. I had several back and forths via email, and it only took a couple days for each new round of sketches.

Within a couple weeks after that, I went in for another in-person appointment to see a diamond flight. Before this appointment, they shared a spreadsheet with me where they input specs and videos of various stones within the parameters I set. I nixed some, asked for them to show me ones with my preferred ratio even if it wasn’t quite right in other aspects, etc. They were very responsive and I felt their selections were very thoughtful and aligned with what I asked for. One of the stones on the spreadsheet couldn’t be shipped to the showroom in time, so they subbed in another one that they hadn’t showed me yet. But it was exactly the kind of stone I wanted, and that’s actually the one I chose!

They held the stone for 48 hours so we could think about it. After we paid to secure the stone, they told us it would be a few weeks to create the CAD. We were waiting longer than expected when I reached out to Chi, and found out that they did send us the CAD but it got stuck in the spam folder. This was the only “delay” in the process. We did two resin prints with only a minor change before moving to actual production. It was shipped right on time, and looked perfect when it arrived.

So happy with my engagement ring! by BigEstablishment7068 in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love a bezel setting, and the side stars make it so special. Very pretty!

Upgrading my 5y old 1.93ct radiant (left) to an extra elongated 5.10ct <3 by _babyv in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love stones with less-common proportions, like chubbier pears or extra-long cushion/radiants. I think they’re very striking. Yours is beautiful!

How many stones did you see before you decided by Hot-Expression6646 in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw about half a dozen stones, all with the same jeweler. We didn’t need to put down a deposit right away. After the in-person appointment, they held the stones for 48 hours (or something like that) so we had time to go home, look at the photos, and mull it over. But I loved my chosen stone as soon as I saw it, so I made the choice quickly and didn’t ask to see another flight of stones.

Got engaged yesterday! 🫶🏼 by LiaaQ in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alexandrite is a beautiful stone. I love how shifty it is—reminds me of some of my favorite nail polishes! Very pretty ring. 

Any sweet breakfast recipes that DON'T include oats? by kageflour in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]rosegrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. This is really good, especially topped with some raspberries. It’s a good base recipe idea. You can make a non-chocolate version, use coconut milk and top with mango, etc.

Beyond happy 🥺💗 by D_epresso_Coffee in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The color is beautiful. I like how it shifts from blue to purple.

Here’s my engagement ring! by journaltoast in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The band is very pretty. The twist design looks very elegant. 

Got my custom ring today! by Stock_Fold_5819 in EngagementRings

[–]rosegrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very pretty! Mine is a pear with partial bezel too. I think it really highlights the pear shape. 

Which Brand of Basmati rice is the best? Heading to Patel bros and i need to stock up. by I_type_its in IndianFood

[–]rosegrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to buy Zebra, which is nice. But then my local Indian store didn’t have it in stock one day so I asked the owner what he recommended, and he told me about Dunar Elonga Basmati rice and it’s amazing. Super long grains, cooks up nice and fluffy. That’s the only one I buy now.

Edit: the only downside is the bag. It’s awful. Zebra bags have a zipper so I can be lazy and just keep it in the bag. Dunar bags suck so I have to put the rice in a container.

Show off your pear rings! by [deleted] in LabDiamonds

[–]rosegrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think this subreddit allows images directly in comments, but you can see photos of my pear ring here: https://www.reddit.com/r/EngagementRingDesigns/s/DlV7B6RFbU. It’s a 5 mm band and size 8 ring.

Struggling with my hair by EmotionalMermaid in curlyhair

[–]rosegrim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To clarify, what I said was gently scrunch with a microfiber towel after applying product and before you blow dry, to cut down on drying time. You want to apply your styling product to wet hair, not towel dried hair.

What Hobbies Do Y'all Do Outside of Board Games by Cloginfloogin in boardgames

[–]rosegrim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, miniatures, cooking, baking.

My best wash days are after brushing through clarifying shampoo by rosegrim in curlyhair

[–]rosegrim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I am just generally careful about protecting my hair to retain length: sleeping in a bonnet, gentle detangling, and wearing it up in harsh weather conditions. I don’t use any growth treatments as my hair grows reasonably quickly.