well actually that was 13 years ago…
but i did reset my engagement ring and it feels like new.
the former setting was made by fred leighton and although it is beautiful, it felt too mature/dainty for me.
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so i changed it!
below is my "new" ring. the diamond is now in a bvlgari pachachi setting.
a fabulous jeweler (with permission from bvlgari ofcourse!) named sylvain at carvin french jewelers in nyc reset the ring.
i love it.
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jennifer
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Gorgeous ring!!!!! I love your show!! I am also following you on twitter now! Yay for twitter! Yay for diamonds! It’s a good day! 🙂
It’s just beautiful!
That new setting is a stunner — wonderful simplicity that makes you appreciate the beauty of the stone. Let’s see it on your hand. Wow, that is some beautiful rock.
That’s a big rock you got there! Pretty setting as well.
I just got engaged Dec.23. I love your new setting!!
Jennifer, really lovely ring. It manages to be classic and modern at the same time. Would love to see a photo of it on your hand too, please?
Very simple compared to the first one but I have to say I really like it…good choice.
What did you do with the side stones?Did you save the old setting?
love it. mine is a bezel setting as well, I just love the clean lines of it. Plus, prongs make me nervous, I’d afraid I would knock it loose with my usual gracefullness.
show off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVING IT!!!! I just would have chosen a white metal…but that’s just me. This is a beautiful setting. ENJOY staring at it 24/7!!!
Stunningly gorgeous, Jenny! Faboo!
Old setting was WAY better. The Bvlgari is just that a name, there is no style – just covered up the diamond in a circle of gold, what’s so great about that!
So pretty. What does the wedding band that goes with it look like?
Jennifer, very modern. did you make something else with the baguettes on the side that you didn’t use?
Whats the carrot-age on that beauty?
Love it! Hate to be rude, but please tell us the stone size…please!
Wow, it’s so pretty! And what a daring move! I’d usually keep something the way it is just because that’s how it is! I think it’s great! Wear it in good health!
Your old Fred Leighton setting is neither too mature nor dainty for me 🙂
Will you save it, perhaps for a future daughter-in-law?
Very Nice!! Contemporary and elegant.
JAP!! really well done… but man.. rarified world..
Congrats Jennifer…it’s beautiful, more your personality! What does the wedding band look like?
I like the first one best. I always thought it was rude to alter a ring that was given out of love.
it is absolutely beautiful!
Liked the first one better. . . . . But it’s what YOU like!
Hey I reset my oval diamond too because it had prongs and they were a pain They get stuck in your hair, and scratch people and stuff. Then I had a baby. When the prongs attacked my Spencer that was it So I did a partial bezel a lot like this with about 200 less carats hahaha but it worked out much better for me.. I don’t think it is insulting to the person who gave it to you You are not trading in for a bigger rock or something, just making it easier for you to wear it more often instead of being afraid it will scratch people, so then instead leaving it at home all the time.
Prongs can be lethal! GO JEN!
The ring looks much better….not that the original was bad, but less is always…more!
Stunning. I’d have left it as it was, out of pure gratitude and sentimentality. But, i much prefer the new setting. Let’s see it on your hand, por favor.
Just georgeous!!!!!
love your “new” ring…so edgy, but in a classy way, so you!!
Beutiful, enjoy it!
Love it!! So pretty!!
Beatiful new setting – it really shows off the stone. After 24 years of marriage I wanted to keep my style of setting but change from gold to platinum but thought my hubby’s feeling would be hurt so I didn’t :o)
Did you pick out the original setting (or give your husband a few picture choices for your preferences?), or was it a total surprise?
I love them both. You should have gotten one of each. Amy
Wow! Beautiful!
It is Beautiful! Good for you. Save the other setting for your daughter. Maybe she can use it some day.
Love the setting, but I thought you didn’t wear yellow gold – at least I thought I heard you say so recently when talking about other jewelry -surprised you didn’t go with white gold. Love it though –
keith was not upset that i changed the setting. he’s happy i like it! i wear ONLY yellow gold. white gold/platinum does not look good on my pasty skin.
You ruined your gorgeous ring. It looked so much nicer in the before picture. Don’t like the bezel setting.
I like the original version MUCH better. But as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters.
ya, liked the one before. the circle setting makes the stunning diamond look cheap.
Love love love your first ring! Same stone?
Love it…LOVE IT!
Both settings are beautiful. I’m glad we got to see them. Yes, please post a pic of the new ring on your hand.
I love, love, love that you took Ken’s email on the air! It was lovely of you. Thank you, girls. Kisses and chocolate!!
You’ve a beautiful stone but now its overwhelmed with the gold. The old setting was absolutely classic, a work of art. I hope this is a phase, and I am surprised your new jeweler was comfortable burying your gorgeous rock, but it won’it won’t catch on anything.
Hope you understand, its just critical thinking in action; design is all about the individual and if you like it, who cares what we think. Enjoy your new setting in good health and shared love and happiness with Keith.
wow thats amazing!
Oooooh, Jenn,once upon a time, I remember you shared a photo of your ring and I fell in love with it. I’ve never seen a more beautiful ring as yours. Now? Now? It reminds me of a contemporary lighting fixture. 🙁 Gosh, Jenn, you had the perfect ring and you have a gorgeous husband. Whatever you do, DON’T send Keith to Bvlgari for a makeover.I guess, you’re adventurous and that’s a great thing. I’m just…traditional. If my hubby gave me a ring from a gumball machine, I’d keep it. I’m happy you like it and that’s ALL that matters. We all can’t expect to get a ring from the bubblegum machine — no matter how many quarters you put in. All in all, you hit the jackpot in ALL aspects of your life. You need a change and I’m happy it was a ring that was transformed and not, say, your hair. You could be, at this moment, walking around with platinum blonde hair, with an inch of awesome red regrowth.
LOVE IT!!!!
no no no no no…that new setting is not attractive!I don’t mean to be rude but who the hell talked you into that?
It’s beautiful, you should celebrate again as if it were a ‘real’ engagement. How cool.
Mica
xoxo
Didn’t you have your engagement ring reset a year or so ago…or was that another ring? I like the new seting!!
It’s gorgeous Jennifer! I don’t see anything wrong with resetting a ring! I like both settings but can see why the new one is more to your taste – it looks like more like a beautiful cocktail ring now than an engagement ring! I think you will wear it more now that you are happier with the setting.
Very pretty Jennifer. I love it!
I LOVE it. Good choice, turned out beautiful
Ahhh much better and “current.” Great choice!
Really love both…you’ll never relived the feeling of the first. Could you really be honest and tell me what you would feel like if it was lost or ruined. I know the feeling of the second one is excitement. I’m a hope less romantic “forever” but, would wear the new one too!
AND…you needed a pick me up after this year, nonthing like something shiney and new…..Mr. Hutt did very good choice on the first ring and you did very well on the second..
VERY NICE!
Please post the a picture of the ring of old and new on your finger…this was a tease. Lucky girl!
the diamond is the same diamond i have had for 13 years. it was taken out of the old setting and put in the new setting. i did NOT get a new diamond. i can put the old now empty setting on with the new ring but it’ll look odd since it is missing the center stone. i would feel sad if i lost my ring or it was ruined, of course, but it is not important like my husband! it is just fun. and actually it feels romantic to be wearing it… i hadn’t worn the old one in such a long time.
and for the person who asked if i reset it last year too..no, i did not. i had planned to but life got in the way…so this was not some spur of the moment, impulsive thing. i had wanted to do change the look for a long time.
Simply stunning. I have a diamond pendant and tennis bracelet that are bezel set, and I LOVE them…hmmm?…time to change my ring setting?! Enjoy.
Jennifer! That’s beautiful! Bvlgari is one of my all time favorites! I love their watches too. I like the old one too but I think the new one will be easier to keep clean, don’t you? Very nice!
i think your new ring is gorgeous. i want to be nosy, too, and ask what you did with the smaller stones that were on the band?
So you still have the ring in the first picture right? I saw diamonds on the band. It would be a shame to waste them. What you could do. For when you daughter turns 16, Have the diamonds made into ear rings for her. That way she will have something to pass down to her children. Diamonds are a girls best friend! I need to have mine reset because they are loose, I am so afraid someone till take them. I have a 1 and 1/2 carrot channel set in white and yellow gold that my keithy got for me in st thomas V.I. I know how you feel.I have a plain band right now.
Life is all about making decisions that make us happy, therefore well done Jennifer!!!
I am glad that you got it reset. It is beautiful. Don’t worry about anyone who is being judgemental…they are just jealous!!!
get a life! Whatever your “Kenny” has bought for you in St.Thomas… it’s rock Salt. Carrot, yes, never ever any carats.
Very well done, girlfriend. Very well done. Love it.
It’s awesome! And, it’s you, which is even better!!
Beautiful ring, Jennifer
i’m amused by the fact you feel you have to justify why you had your ring reset. i wish i had a nickel for everyone who’s changed the setting of their engagement rings. thank you for sharing and wear it in GOOD HEALTH!!!!
Just don’t change your logo : )
They are so radically different. I can’t decide if I like the new setting, but I think I understand why the old one wasn’t you.. It wasn’t unique enough. As long as you love it, it’s perfect.
Jennifer, I want to state that I knew it was the same diamond and may have come down on you a little about the lost or ruined…I lost my husband (March 1976, he was 21),we dated since 8th grade,I have every little thing he made in school and a son. Like I said I’m just a romantic…and as you know “That’s A Good Thing” so please except…I’m sorry. The month of March, still is not a great month and with the trading of the rings, I got caught up in it,I’m 55 years old ..go figure, I love him. Yes I a life but, again fall back and look at the past of what was… now I’m a cry-baby…Thanks for sharing your life and this site is what it’s about WHATEVER ROCKS! BYE!
OH I LOVE THE NEW SETTING!! Exactly what I would want if I ever trapped a man LOL!!
yah i think both are butt ugly
Is it a good idea to display your assets online?! ‘Ya gotta be careful! Alexi too, with all the pics of her living space. Call me neurotic.
simple and still looks great…
it’s absolutely exquisite! Wear it often.
Love it. I want to get my diamond studs reset in that type of setting.
Ooooo…I like it before and after. I’ll take one of each please!
Love the new ring…interesting how our style evolves over time
get a cubic zircona put in the old one. just for fun! all the display’s are zircona’s. it would be easy. BUT i also want to know carat of this rock. i think 3 carats? can you get a photo of alexis’ earrings that you were talking about today?
it’s quite enjoyable Jennifer! nice work! it would have been a shame for to you not wear that that rock every day!
Oh Jennifer, it is soooo pretty!
i can’t stop looking at the pics of your new ring. it was beautiful before but now it is absolutely stunning!
Amazing…I bet you can’t stop looking at it.
I have 1 word. Spectacular!
The original setting was a dream ring. Can you change it back?
It’s gorgeous!, it’s HOT…it’s YOU!!
Holy Moly…that’s spectacular! I’m sure this is not proper, but can you give a ball park for the price to have something like that done?
Love you and alexis..cool show.
I’m torn …I love the vintage feel of the original one …but the new one is strong and striking …gorge.
Love the new setting. I’m a yellow gold gal too. It isn’t trendy, but it what I like. I replaced my wedding ring (by choice) after 5 years. Simply found one I liked better (my husband replaced his too). Still have the old ring, but I only wear the new one. Maybe I’m not sentimental? Feels OK to me though.
I think the bezel setting is quite lovely and modern. You have a beautiful diamond and can enjoy it in a variety of settings if you choose. It’s all about whatever makes your heart happy. You and Alexis bring a smile to my face frequently and make my heart happy. Peace!
beautiful. Luckygirl.
I absolutely love the re-design, I typically like platinum, my ring is set in gold, but I love how high set the setting is and it looks so sturdy and strong, the other way looked very delicate.
A lot of women have their engagememt rings re-set, sometimes after 10 years or so. I showed my husband – he said he likes it too, he said he’s not gay by commenting on it.
This is the first time that I am commenting on your site or have read anything on it. I love the show