Yellow Gold Halo Engagement Ring Problems

[katiebird]

Hi everyone! After months of lurking I finally decided to post my new engagement ring. We had it made at a local jeweler but now feeling buyers remorse due to several details. Or lack thereof....I'm wishing I had gone with a more detailed setting, same floral halo concept, but with the pretty milgrain and other little embellishments.

Stats:
1.24 ct diamond
E color
S12 clarity
Cut=Good
Set in 18k gold on size 4.5



Issue: The center stone could be more flush with the halo mount. I can put my fingernail in between the gap. This gap makes the center stone look like it has a dark lining around it. I do not want this to happen again when I update the setting.
Question: To change this I'm wondering if 6 prongs (instead of 4) would make the center stone appear more flush with the halo? Or even set the center stone like this Laurie Sarah ring?
http://lauriesarahdesigns.com/prasi...g-in-14kt-yellow-gold-ls1931?filter_name=pras
Has anyone had this gap/spacing issue? Did you let it be or change it? Do you think 6 (or more) yellow prong would look bad?




Thank you for your comments!
~Katie

 

[tmot14]

Hi fellow floral halo lover . I'm fairly new to all of this myself, but my ring (Tacori 55-2rd65) has a halo that sits flush against the center stone, and it only has 4 prongs. Perhaps the photos I posted of mine will be helpful to show the jeweler if you plan to have them fix it?

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/tacori-engagement-ring-upgrade.206816/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/tacori-engagement-ring-upgrade.206816/[/URL]

Your ring is gorgeous and the yellow gold really suits you. I think it will look fantastic after a few tweaks!

 

[Gypsy]

The ring. You either need to raise the stone, to tuck the halo under it to eliminate it. Or you need a bezel.

 

[Gypsy]

My favorite floral halos is this one:
http://dvatche.com/photos/product/zoom/87_0.jpg

 

[Gypsy]

This one is neat too:

 

[tmot14]

This one is neat too:

Gosh, that second one is gorgeous! Who is the designer?

 

[Gypsy]

You'd have to have it made by a jeweler very skilled at pave in a quality that would stand up to wear and tear. Someone like Brilliantly Engaged (formerly ERD).

The design is from here, but it's a cheapy ring. Not the quality you would need for an engagement ring.

http://samnsue.com/engagement/morganite-ring-14k-rose-gold-flower-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-8mm-s121997rgmo

 

[marymm]

fyi: Stuller has a ring mount very similar to that 2nd design posted above... http://www.stuller.com/products/121997/?groupId=113503

 

[Gypsy]

fyi: Stuller has a ring mount very similar to that 2nd design posted above... http://www.stuller.com/products/121997/?groupId=113503

Oh! That ring if finished by a really awesome jeweler with great finishing would be lovely.

 

[Diamondbug]

I am actually getting that Stuller ring from IDJewelry for my next stone in 18k. You can call Luann at IDJ to help you. She is awesome!!

 

[Gypsy]

Diamondbug, are you getting the Stuller X1 alloy for the gold? I would totally advise you to do that if you are getting white gold (not for yellow, obviously).

 

[Diamondbug]

Hi Gypsy, yep I will do that. I was just reading about the Stuller 1x. I am waiting to get eyes on the stone before ordering the setting but that is the plan for this second!! Thank you for your help with the emerald cuts but my sister decided not to get the emerald stone. She found out that she needed a much BIGGER stone to appreciate the step cut so she talked me into selling her my ring that I accidently left behind while visiting her so I am looking for a mrb for me now!!

 

[Diamondbug]

OP I was going to tell you that Luann gave me an awesome price on the setting in 18k. If you decide to go with it, call around coz it could be a big price range from different vendors.

 

[Gypsy]

That's funny. Musical rings.

 

[derbygal]

I'm a little obsessed with this A. Jaffe floral. They have other floral designs, too, one very similar to the one Gypsy posted. http://www.ajaffe.com/flower-bunch-dazzling-diamond-engagement-ring-mes589

 

[Diamondbug]

Derbygal, I have not seen that A Jaffe ring. I love love his designs and can't pick a favorite. Hoping I will be lucky enough to have one of his rings in the future but for now it is not in budget

 

[derbygal]

Hopefully an A. Jaffe is in both our futures some day.

 

[mrs-b]

Good custom settings can be very expensive.

Have you looked into upgrading the diamond to fill the gap? In yellow gold, you could easily drop a color grade or two, and add in the money you might have used on a new setting. If you're not happy with the setting, then this won't work. But if it's just the gap that bothers you, going up in center stone size would certainly close it in. And it would give you a larger center stone.