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Help finding a setting like this (see pics)

P: 1/11/2006 1:57:52 AM
mork Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 1/13/2006 Member Since: 1/11/2006	First post here, but I feel like I've been here for decades. Looked at so many setting my mind is about to blow. I really liked the look of tension settings and liked the idea of using titanium, but have ultimatley decided to avoid tension (largely due to an inability to be resized and possible stone security issues) and also to go with a more traditional metal that can be worked with and resized (either white gold or platinum). I saw the following images this evening and have been searching the online retailers for a similar setting all night without any luck at all. The image shown below is a small 'pinky' ring, but I would love to have it scaled up for an engagement ring. Is this a tension setting? In the linked thread, it is referred to as a 'half bezel' - is this sort of setting secure? If I could find this setting in white gold (or possibly platinum) at a modest price, my search would probably finally be over. Stealing a pic from this thread, And some more from that same thread: Can anyone point me to any online retailers with a setting similar to this? It would be GREATLY appreciated. Stone size will probably be in the 0.6-0.7 area.. Also, to make sure I'm not making some sort of 'guy mistake' - is this an appropriate style for an e-ring? I'm really looking for something a little more unique/modern (open to suggestions here anyone might have). Any other 'floating style' rings anyone could recomend?
Posted: 1/11/2006 1:57:52 AM

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P: 1/11/2006 2:12:17 AM
pahoyafan Rough Rock Total Posts: 94 Last Post: 3/10/2009 Member Since: 12/6/2005	Mork, I almost bought a really nice floater off of gemnation.com, but decided to go with a plain pave band from WF since that is where I got my stone (also it wouldn't be a headache when my girl looks for a wedding band to match). If you go to gemnation.com, wedding rings, Tzivoni 4 Prong tulip setting. Its a really nice setting if you want a floater.
Posted: 1/11/2006 2:12:17 AM

P: 1/11/2006 2:15:18 AM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,656 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Hi Mork! Is this what you're looking for? Cathedral Tension Setting ($1200 in white gold) I think it's a great look if you're wanting modern. Let us know if you need help finding the perfect stone!
Posted: 1/11/2006 2:15:18 AM

P: 1/11/2006 2:48:19 AM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	Date: 1/11/2006 1:57:52 AM Author:mork Also, to make sure I'm not making some sort of 'guy mistake' - is this an appropriate style for an e-ring? I'm really looking for something a little more unique/modern (open to suggestions here anyone might have). #1. Safest: present the stone in a cheap ($50) temp setting and let the girl decide. If you know you can choose for her without causing dissapointment - see soe more below Any other 'floating style' rings anyone could recomend? #2. Sakamoto (there is a website and some models are presented at Pearlmansjewelers.com) and definitely Stuart Moore for a list of designer sharing similar simple, modernistic lines. #3. These are custom rings along the 'floating' line: First two from David Keeling This from 'Platinumsmiths' Of this last one, there is a three-prong version Down Here (Mark Morell's) And a Whole Page of tensio-style non-tension rings from a Canadian Designer, Ron davidson ($800 or so for these, up to $1500): Just some random ideas... #4. Something like the Cartier 'Tank' rings (below an example, not Cartier's)... just make sure somehow that's a good idea, because until now, I might be their only fan around here. Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 1/11/2006 2:48:19 AM

P: 1/11/2006 10:01:13 AM
mork Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 1/13/2006 Member Since: 1/11/2006	I'd prefer to select the setting myself and present her with a completed ring - though I am still considering presenting a dummy-ring in its place. I'd run by Morell before and loved the 3 prong deisng he has, but just assumed he is way beyond my price range. :) Thanks for tipping me off on Ron Davidson. I definitley like a few of his designs. Here's one close to what I had in mind, but there are other attractive ones as well: That page calls the rings 'tension style' - but are they actually tension set? i.e. could these still be resized? I don't find the diamond prices he has to be very attractive which present a problem for me. Does anyone know of any US jewelers online who deal with Ron Davidson settings? Would a smaller 0.6-0.7 ct stone be overwhelmed by this setting I wonder? His rings are still more than I was hoping to spend to be honest, but I'll keep looking and hopefully a few more suggestions come up here as well.
Posted: 1/11/2006 10:01:13 AM

P: 1/11/2006 10:46:42 AM
Rod Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,260 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/28/2005	I'm a guy and this is pretty much the design of my ring (but I have side stones on either side of the center stone) and I would not say it's a "true" tension mount. It's what most would call a semi-tension mount and there should be no significant issues with resizing should that become necessary. BTW......I personally love the design and I don't think it's one that is either feminine or masculine. It's just a design that appealed to me. It is quite modern and if you think your fiance will like it, go for it. I love how the center stone floats, but the ring is a bit more secure. "Got Diamond? Hey.....Men Wear Diamonds Too!"
Posted: 1/11/2006 10:46:42 AM

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