Which Victor Canera setting for my 3.92 OEC ?

[Ninama]

Bella Sophia.... mercy!

 

[Loves Vintage]

Anne - Thanks for posting the video! Your stone is AMAZING! So happy for you that Mark was able to find you such a beauty!

 

[Lula]

What a beautiful stone! I vote the Sophia setting because I think the halo competes with the stone, and that stone deserves to be the star!

 

[stargurl78]

I like the Sophia, but I agree with bigdiamondtinygal and Asscherhalo lover that your large stone would look better with prongs... Have you seen bright ice's ring?
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-sophia-french-cut-solitaire-by-victor-canera.161276/

(I hope bright ice doesn't mind me suggesting her ring...)

I also think your stone would look great in the halo. If you go this route, my vote is for the split shank. Looking forward to seeing what you decide!

 

[anne_h]

So the update is that after several days of intense internal debate, I have made my decision.

We are doing pave halo with split shank (cathedral style)! I signed the work order with Victor today.

The plan is for a 1.8mm halo with a 2.0mm shank (1.6mm where it splits). We are doing shallow u-cut pave (single-sided) with single prongs. We are doing a wire-based design (vs plate/tube). I have asked for the stone to not sit too high off the finger.

I know the Sophia was the landslide winner here, but it just didn't feel as "right" to me as the halo, for this particular stone. Because the stone is not quite round. Somehow my mind only likes the Sophia bezel for a round stone (for me). I just couldn't get around that. And I didn't want the Sophia with a prong setting either. It too doesn't feel "right" and I wanted the girdle protected a little anyways.

I also found the halo and its narrower shank more delicate. And of course there is the finger coverage and bling factor.

Although - I am definitely in love with french cuts. If I had selected a round stone I would have done the Sophia and never thought twice.

I will post pics of the ring when it is finished.

Thank you again everyone for your advice and feedback.

As always, Victor has been wonderful to work with. He has been making the process so comfortable for me.

Anne

PS - Here is a question, with the cathedral split shank, Victor has said we must put stems in the basket area. Will that look weird? At first we had talked about putting a custom design in there. But now it will be just plain pave stems. He said this would be the traditional route...

 

[bright ice]

Sounds devine. Victor knows what he's doing and it will be stunning. Can't wait to see it!

 

[Joolz]

Anne--Did you ever post the photos of your completed ring in SMTB? Maybe I missed it but I was hoping to see them as I am considering a similar setting with VC (not to mention I want to see your stone that is set.

 

[mitsui4]

sophia one~!! Unbelievable pretty~! Your ct size is near to my dream carat size!! With that ring, let me go sleep and dream that it is mine ok!!!

 

[catwalk82]

Holy cow, what a gorgeous stone! It will look beautiful in anything,but my vote is the sophia...I think it adds to the charm of the older cuts.

 

[bright ice]

I don't think she ever posted a thread about the ring but I know you can see it on Victor's site, it's GORGEOUS

 

[maplefemme]

I don't think she ever posted a thread about the ring but I know you can see it on Victor's site, it's GORGEOUS

Found it, it's gorgeous, would love to see a hand shot!
Last I heard, Anne said she had to get her DH to take pics for her...

 

[Joolz]

Yes, I was hoping to see some handshots to give a real life perspective. I absolutely love the split shank setting. I hope she does come back and post them!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Sophia!
I think the stone is more than a strong enough presence on a size 4.5 without the addition of a halo which might just detract from the gorgeousness of that OEC.

 

[Eilonwy]

Another vote for the Sophia. A stone that big, I think needs to be set in a solid ring, the halo setting I think is too delicate to go with it.

 

[SB621]

since you have such a small finger size I would skip the halo setting with a 3.92ct diamond. I think the french cut sides will look marvelous!

 

[anne_h]

Hi, sorry ladies - didn't see the October posts until just now.

No, I have not yet posted handshots. I know - so bad!! I really should get this done, I've been putting it off. I had the ring done right before I went back to school part-time, so along with working full-time and raising three small children, we have our hands full.

Joolz - I'm really happy with the split-shank halo setting. I love that Victor named the setting on his website after me, I was so flattered when he asked! I find his close-up shots make the ring look a little clunky. Not super flattering to the center stone either. But on the hand, it is perfection (to me anyways). My gemmologist said the ring felt delicate yet strong. Exactly what I was going for.

Most people cannot believe the ring is real. It's definitely been fun wearing it and showing it to others. Although I don't volunteer any info unless someone comments or asks.

Victor did a wonderful job. I highly recommend him as a great person to work with, and for turning out top-quality work.

Okay, let me see when I can post some handshots! My bad! I'll try to do that this weekend or next.

Anne

 

[Joolz]

Anne--I am so glad you checked back in! I absolutely love the split shank and I am really looking forward to the handshots. And I'm curious, how think is the shank?

 

[maplefemme]

Anne, I'm so glad we get to see some hand shots soon, I can't wait to see this beauty!

 

[Skippy123]

sophia
eta: oh I need to go look at the website!!! that stone is out of this world!

etaa: oh I found it; it is gorgeous!!! Congrats!! http://www.victorcanera.com/jewelry/engagement-rings/the-anne-marie-split-shank-halo.html hope it is okay that I put the link for all to see

 

[m-2-b]

I really love that design! Can't wait to see handshots!

 

[anne_h]

Joolz - the shank is 2mm. It's really rather sturdy, but still delicate-looking enough. I'm glad I didn't go any narrower. Ditto for not having pave all the way around either. I wanted a ring I could wear as much as I wanted to without worrying about it.

Victor told me 2mm was his ideal recommended to balance sturdiness with femininity. I think he said the minimum he would go is 1.8mm. Then I did my research on PS and decided to err on the side of caution.

Okay, so I can see I definitely need to get those handshots going! Thanks everyone for your interest, it's very nice!

Anne