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Joolskie

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I am so happy right now that I could totally burst.

Earlier this year, I reset my .51ct RB (D SI2) from its original YG four-prong Tiffany style setting to a palladium six-prong setting. And something really bothered me about it. Thinking that shrinkage may have set in since discovering PS, I considered haloing, bezeling or three-stoning. Finally, I figured out what was bothering me.

I did not like the six-prong setting.

My RB spent its first 11 years with me set in a YG four-prong Tiffany style setting. And I always loved how all I saw was the clear, white sparkle of my stone. But seeing the prongs at 12:00 and 6:00 really bothered me. And from the side, all I saw was metal. My gorgeous RB had been taken over by metal. I missed how it looked with only four prongs. The four-prong setting really let my little guy shine. While I knew that six-prongs provide more security, my RB was in a four-prong setting for over 10 years without any problems. After thinking it over, I decided to find another palladium setting with four-prongs.

It arrived this morning... and it is gorgeous. I am so happy.

After considering many options, I decided to go with a setting by Knox Jewelers. Brian Knox was wonderful to work with and I would not hesitate to do so again. He answered all of my emails promptly and must sit right by the telephone because he was always available to speak with me when I called. The setting is a variation on Knox's Pave Petie setting. The ring and I had a short photo shoot this morning, so I just had to share... :)

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griffiam

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Very pretty! I''m so happy for you!
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kcoursolle

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It''s gorgeous!!! Congrats on your re-set! I agree that the folks that knox are great to work with, they are so nice and prompt!
 

Love in Bloom

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Ooooh Jools. I love it and have to agree I like 4 prongs way better
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. I''m so glad you are happy with your setting. It is just beautiful!
 

Joolskie

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Oh, I almost forgot... here is the six-prong palladium setting. I had Knox set one of my loose sapphires in it. I ended up with two rings!

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Love in Bloom

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Icing! Sapphire icing on the cake! Love it too
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! What a great idea...
 

neatfreak

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Congrats! I was at Knox a few weeks ago and they were super nice with great pieces!
 

mrssalvo

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it''s beautiful, I love your new setting...
 

Kaleigh

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Oh that''s a WOW!!! Love it!! I am hearing lots of great things about Brian Knox, good to know!! Enjoy your new setting!!!
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surfgirl

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Yeah Joolskie! Now that you have your very own jewelery **** back, we might never see you again
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. It''s really lovely...enjoy it!!
 

Joolskie

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LOL Surfgirl!!! Now I have bunch of my own photos to add to the **** (aka Jewelery Pix) folder on my desktop. LOL!!!

Thanks for the comments everyone. I can''t stop staring at my ring...

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TWiNKfly

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I think we might be ring twins (or close to it!)
It looks gorgeous on you.... I LOVE the setting too! I bet it makes it feel like a whole new diamond
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Cosmogrrl

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I admire your new setting!!! It is really BEAUTIFUL!!!
 

Catmom

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They are both beautiful! I have always liked 4 prongs better myself. Brian Knox does a fantastic job. Congratulations.
 

iheartscience

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I love the new setting-it looks great! The pave looks so delicate and really makes your diamond pop! It''s beautiful!
 

lumpkin

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It looks lovely, and I''ll tell you what, I really like the sapphire in your previous setting. They are both wonderful!
 

HappyAnniversary

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Joolskie--I just looked at that on Knox site today!! And you''re right, Brian must have that phone grafted to his hand because he answers the phone in about a second.

Your ring is soooooooooo lovely!! Your ring, the WF legato with micropave and maybe a Vatche are on my short list. I would love more hand pictures with the basket prominantly featured, pretty please? Any musings about the ring in general that might help me decide?
 
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