Tension setting opinions needed

[mrzues]

What do you guys think of this ring? Going with a .70 G VS2.

http://www.dirtcheapdiamonds.com/engagement-detail.cfm?did=E5913

 

[PhillipSchmidt]

I have seen that ring before and I like it. There is enough metal on the band where it should be and the build is right.

If you look closely you can see a ring under the diamond that connects the two faces under the stone.

It is not a real tension set though some tension is needed to hold the stone. The strength lies in the dirrect connection to both sides with the ring underneath.

Hope this helps

 

[Rank Amateur]

Thanks PlatS! I was wondering if it was a true tension setting. It seemed very inexpensive.

 

[mrzues]

thanks - I have requested some additional photos at diffrerent angles
Do you think a .7 would look okay in this?

 

[PhillipSchmidt]

I''d need to know more about the vendor to answer that. They may have upscaled and downscaled versions. If not they need to shape the mount in proportions to your diamond. I am guessing it is not big deal, but it will depend on the bench worker.

Having said that, the setting in question looks perfect for a .70ct diamond. I am guessing that''s about the size of the diamond in the photo.

Good that they are sending additional photos. I''d like to have a look. I saw a post here with a comparison of similar rings and was dissapointed to see this, the better ring, look worse by comparison. Please post your new photos when you get a chance.

Is USD$800 actually cheap for a Plat'' wishbone ring in the US, RA? It is quite heavy but the margain is liveable which not what I expect to see with US online retailers.

 

[Rank Amateur]

It seemed to me to be cheap compared to a true tension (better called compression) setting. I have not priced them, but I think a Steven Kretchmer setting like this would go for 3 or 4 or 5 times the platinum price on DCD. A G&A setting maybe 2/3 of the Kretchmer price?

Since it is not a true tension setting I think the price is quite reasonable indeed, you platinumsmiths are underpaid.

 

[PhillipSchmidt]

Yes I know we are. I won''t even go into that. We work for the satifaction of making good jewellery. At least I am not a farmer.

 

[PhillipSchmidt]

Not sure why a tension setting should cost more except for the weight. It doesn''t take longer to do. I guess it is a branding thing. Tension settings are responsible for holding a stone that could fall out if the metal isn''t tempered right etc, so people buy from reputable sources who charge extra as a gurantee.

 

[sluke]

My girl friend has a ring just like that done in white gold. There is a bar "stabilizing" the diamond underneath. She also has a customize wedding band that sort of "interlocks", sitting flush with ring. My friend''s stone is a round 2 ct. She had the ring for almost 4 years, and had the stone come loose three times! If the wearer is hard on jewelry, I wouldn''t recommend it...my friend is not an active person either!