Deadline approaching but still undecided!

Definatly like the halo pave ring.  Classy!

I adore the first Leon setting you posted but more so with an asscher

I do think the second one would be beautiful :)

Huge Fan of the last Leon you posted! I am a sucker for those thin bands with pave.. so beautiful...

Sera-

Have you seen any of these IRL? During my search I was surprised at how differnt the rings look in person when compared with the gigantic images here.  What I loved in real life, I did not love on these images and vice versa. I''m afraid to give an opinion because what I like here I might not life IRL. 

Nancy

I also like the last Leon you posted. I like the delicate look of a thin halo with very little or no metal showing. IMHO, it still allows the center stone to be the main attraction.

One of each!  Seriously, I love all of them!  How will you ever choose?

Date: 12/27/2007 9:46:07 AM
Author: fansynancy
Sera-


Have you seen any of these IRL? During my search I was surprised at how differnt the rings look in person when compared with the gigantic images here. What I loved in real life, I did not love on these images and vice versa. I''m afraid to give an opinion because what I like here I might not life IRL.


Nancy

I have not seen any of them IRL. The only one I think might not be for me IRL would be the halo with the Asscher (3rd ring posted) or the baguette-round halo (4th ring) because I tried a Simon G halo on that was very delicate but looked a bit too large on my finger. I was thinking maybe something like that might be better for later on down the line when I get an Asscher RHR (won''t be for several years). I think for my stone I prefer the softer, scalloped-edge halo (if I go with a halo) like the last one with the 1ct Jubilee (though I would not want the airline).


Too many pretty things to choose from!

This might be a better representation of the tapered baguette sides (though mine would look very different as I have a .99 ct octagon shape).

Fran Fine''s ring:

Sera, I love Fran Fine''s ring, but it is like 3+ carats. I really think a stone your size will not look good set like that. A halo will really compliment your diamond, I think. I like the Beverley K setting and the Leon halo (#3) except I would not do 3 sided pave so you can wear a wedding band with it.

OK, does this help show the proportions better? Still not liking it? The baguette sides are not my first choice so maybe it doesn''t matter... my first choice would be trap sides but without a halo I think they would overpower my stone. I am just so reluctant to go with a halo.

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I like the very subtle halo... and then with very small trap sides rather than round.

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I really like the one that is the handshot, but I am not sure if that is a consideration or if you just liked the halo on it...
The first one is really pretty!

Date: 12/27/2007 2:28:39 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Sera, I love Fran Fine''s ring, but it is like 3+ carats. I really think a stone your size will not look good set like that. A halo will really compliment your diamond, I think. I like the Beverley K setting and the Leon halo (#3) except I would not do 3 sided pave so you can wear a wedding band with it.

i agree with DS. pearlmans has this tacori ready for a stone your size, but i''m not sure if you''d lose the shape of the POH in this setting, or if you''d like the baguette''s. i think it''s so pretty though..




http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-specials/previously-owned-jewelry/rings/096PO1/0/

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Date: 12/27/2007 7:40:44 PM
Author: mrssalvo

Date: 12/27/2007 2:28:39 PM

Author: diamondseeker2006

Sera, I love Fran Fine's ring, but it is like 3+ carats. I really think a stone your size will not look good set like that. A halo will really compliment your diamond, I think. I like the Beverley K setting and the Leon halo (#3) except I would not do 3 sided pave so you can wear a wedding band with it.

i agree with DS. pearlmans has this tacori ready for a stone your size, but i'm not sure if you'd lose the shape of the POH in this setting, or if you'd like the baguette's. i think it's so pretty though..





http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-specials/previously-owned-jewelry/rings/096PO1/0/

That ring has the proportions I was wanting but didn't have a picture of one in that size which is why I used Fran's ring for a rough idea of what I was thinking about (only in my proportions).

I like the ring, and I'm sure IRL it would look very delicate... I love that the halo is very subtle but I would want the pave band like Fran's and I'm not loving the side view. The proportions are exactly what I was envisioning. Too bad it's not The One because that is an excellent price!

sera-

I love the subtle halo, but I think there is a bit too much going on in that ring with the halo, side stones and pave band. Your stone is beautiful and it should be enhanced, not lost. Do love the halo on that one.

Date: 12/27/2007 10:33:38 PM
Author: fansynancy
sera-


I love the subtle halo, but I think there is a bit too much going on in that ring with the halo, side stones and pave band. Your stone is beautiful and it should be enhanced, not lost. Do love the halo on that one.

Yeah, I''m afraid of too much going on and then getting tired of the thing. But I really do not want a plain solitaire.

If I go with a halo, I might want a very thin bezel around my stone to make the definition between stone and halo.

I guess the consensus is to go with a halo.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

As much as I love halos, I'm going to need to see some in person before I commit (my FI did not like the Simon G one I tried on and I agreed it looked a bit too big on me- not bulky at all, it was delicate, just big- it kinda turned him off to halos but he's softening on the idea).

My FI suggested we go to Robbins Bros tomorrow to try stuff on again... the Simon G rings I was interested in they said they would call in but never did

I also want to try to make it to 23rd St. Jewelers. I'm not sure if Maytal has a storefront or a studio/workshop where an appt. is needed. I left a message for her but haven't heard back yet (maybe she's gone for the holidays). I'm also not sure how 23rd or Maytal compares in price to Leon.

I love halos but I also love sidestones... so...

Hopefully tomorrow I'll have a decision and be free from my indecision

Again, thanks for all the help and letting me "talk out" what I'm obsessing on.

I love all the rings but I agree some of the halos might to busy and take away from your diamond.  Good idea to go try a bunch on to see which one speaks to you.

Meh... I tried on a lot and looked at tons. I'm kinda disappointed; I was hoping I would go and just fall in love with a Simon G or Tacori or something "as is." I ended up leaving frustrated and not really any closer to a decision.

They had this one... I liked it, FI said it looked like a pimp ring They didn't have any of the Simon G rings with pink or yellow diamonds like I wanted to try on.


I tried this more subtle halo which I liked (though it didn't have the sidestones that I would want)... I shouldn't have said the word "halo" to him... that word triggers Tourette's-like pimp comments. Next one he's gettin' a pimp slap.


This Tacori was nice, but I wasn't crazy in love with it... maybe with two pave bands on either side.

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I actually kinda liked this one, though it would be difficult to find a band that looked good with it. After trying this one on, I think I would like split shanks (I wasn''t sure about them before).

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I loved the trap sides on this... I hated the U prongs- it was a lot of metal.

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Date: 12/29/2007 10:07:57 PM
Author: sera
I actually kinda liked this one, though it would be difficult to find a band that looked good with it. After trying this one on, I think I would like split shanks (I wasn't sure about them before).

Sera, there are beautiful bands that go w/this setting.  Let me look for the thread.  That is one of my FAV settings  I think trying them on in real life makes a big difference, or at least it did for me.

ETA: Look here, from GOG on page 3 http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/my-ring-finally-t65285-60.html

I tried this one with EC sides side-by-side with the Tacori... the profile of the Scott Kay was much nicer- more delicate, but I liked the top view of the Tacori better. The EC sides were a bit bigger than the trap sides.

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Date: 12/29/2007 10:09:38 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 12/29/2007 10:07:57 PM

Author: sera

I actually kinda liked this one, though it would be difficult to find a band that looked good with it. After trying this one on, I think I would like split shanks (I wasn''t sure about them before).

Sera, there are beautiful bands that go w/this setting. Let me look for the thread. That is one of my FAV settings I think trying them on in real life makes a big difference, or at least it did for me.


ETA: Look here, from GOG on page 3 http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/my-ring-finally-t65285-60.html

It looks pretty with the band; thanks for the link.

I had really wanted sidestones (but not a "3 stone" look)... and I was hoping if I got an ering and wband with thin pave shanks I could stack a thin pink one between and when interpreting I could just wear the thin pink.

It just seems nothing I had been hoping for in a setting is working out... I may just need to pick something that has some of what I want. I just can''t find something that I love as is and wouldn''t want something changed.

Update... I think I might go with a delicate halo with small step-trap sides with a very slight split shank. I spoke with Maytal Hannah today (super nice!) and she seemed to think that would work. I'll meet with her in a week, then go to 23rd Street Jewelers, then make a final decision!

I think the last Leon halo is the best. A beautiful mix of classic/contemporary so it probably appeals to more tastes. So a better bet if you are surprising someone.

Date: 1/5/2008 3:46:53 AM
Author: sera
Update... I think I might go with a delicate halo with small step-trap sides with a very slight split shank. I spoke with Maytal Hannah today (super nice!) and she seemed to think that would work. I''ll meet with her in a week, then go to 23rd Street Jewelers, then make a final decision!

oh that is cool. please keep us posted. from pics i''ve seen here, she does beautiful work!! fingers crossed for you...

chel, no surpises... it''s for me!

mrssalvo, thanks! I''m still totally in love with Leon''s designs... I haven''t seen any of his in person but have seen pro''bly every picture on this forum! Not as many have gone with Maytal, so I have seen fewer pics anad comments. I can''t wait to see some samples in person. I am hoping she is not much higher in cost than Leon.

I had seen a few of her pics here and have looked at her site over and over again. Last night I searched again and found more pics and read the comments by people who owned one of her pieces. I was very pleased to hear that her work is impeccable from someone who has a ring they can thoroughly inspect.

She is really very friendly, she listened to what my ideas were. I had mentioned having a small trap (or baguette even) set within the split shank, but she said that would be too bulky for me. She said the first idea would be more delicate (bezel halo around the PoH, step trap sides, very slight split shank coming to the corners of the outer edge of the traps). It was great to explain in nontechnical terms what I wanted over the phone and her understand exactly what I meant!

I do like the idea of being able to see sketches and have someone local. I still have a bunch of decisions to make, but it feels good to be close to a decision!

Sera your idea sounds great. The pics of her work I have seen here are impressive! I love that second Leon you posted, but I think incorporating all the elements you want into one design is the best option. Re: having someone local, surely Maytal can scan and send sketches along the way?