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halo setting for larger stone -vs- no halo ?

P: 3/28/2005 12:08:29 AM
Ann Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,527 Last Post: 6/1/2007 Member Since: 9/24/2004	I have been thinking about this for some time. I love the halo settings and they are so pretty. But with a stone (cushion or radiant) around 4ct., would the halo be too much? With a stone that size, would it be better to just let the stone take center stage? I have a size 5 finger and I am also concerned that a 4ct. stone with a halo and side stones might not even fit on my finger!
Posted: 3/28/2005 12:08:29 AM

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P: 3/28/2005 1:11:40 AM
Art Nouveau Cut Rock Total Posts: 470 Last Post: 10/26/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2004	Hi Ann, It's a personnal choice. A 4-carat would look great with or without the halo/picture frame. I have a size 5 finger and my Beaudry 4-carat ring with halo and side stones looks just right. The step cut trapezoids and the halo enhance the center stone. I have tried on another version with brilliant traps and I thought they do not work as well, because when you look at the ring, it becomes a 'blur' of brilliance adn the center stone does not stand out. I have worn solitaires before, but for me, it's time for a more elaborate ring. Good luck to your quest for the perfect ring. Art Nouveau
Posted: 3/28/2005 1:11:40 AM

P: 3/28/2005 10:27:02 AM
elepri Ideal Rock Total Posts: 759 Last Post: 5/6/2006 Member Since: 6/29/2004	I'd let a 4 carat stone stand on its own but it's certainly a personal choice. Try on different settings and see what you like best.
Posted: 3/28/2005 10:27:02 AM

P: 3/28/2005 11:18:03 AM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	I think a halo would look nice, but if I had a 4ct stone, I would let it stand on its own with either a pave or shared prong diamond shank. Possibly even detail on the head, like pave on the basket and prongs. But I'd let that 4 ct take center stage! I do agree with Elepri that it would help to try some different settings on, but it may be hard to visualize those with a 4 ct stone, which I doubt many stores have just lying around. If you can find a store with some large stones, it never hurts to see the styles on your finger. Good luck!
Posted: 3/28/2005 11:18:03 AM

P: 3/28/2005 5:56:22 PM
Ann Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,527 Last Post: 6/1/2007 Member Since: 9/24/2004	This is something I like, but there would certainly be changes. I also want Leon to build it.
Posted: 3/28/2005 5:56:22 PM

P: 3/28/2005 6:02:07 PM
Hest88 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,678 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2003	Ann, I agree that you really need to go try on some rings. Go to your nearest Tiffany and see if you can try on a 4 carat Legacy or try a local high-end store. The Leon Mege you posted is a very substantial ring. A 4 carat on your finger is pretty large, but a 4 carat with a halo will definitely get you noticed. You just have to be sure you're comfortable with that.
Posted: 3/28/2005 6:02:07 PM

P: 3/28/2005 6:22:03 PM
DiamondLil Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,405 Last Post: 6/1/2006 Member Since: 6/8/2003	I totally agree with the advice here. A 4 ct stone with a halo plus side stones on a size 5 finger will be huge -- probably too bulky for most people. If you normally wear larger pieces, then it won't be a problem, but I would try to see a few in person before making a final decision. DiamondLil DiamondLil ________________ "Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs."
Posted: 3/28/2005 6:22:03 PM

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