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Michael B Princess rings style differences

P: 5/9/2006 10:35:34 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Well, as many of you know I am in the process of getting a new wedding set. I have always loved the Michael B princess rings and knew one was step down or fishtail pave and the other was beadset pave. the princess rings also come in 2 widths, 2mm and 2.2mm. I called Bill Pearlmans and was asking way to many questions about the differences and he made the very generous offer to ship the 2 wedding bands to me so I can see the differences in person. The fishtail pave ring is 2.2mm and the beadset pave is a even daintier 2mm. I've taken a bunch of pictures but they differences are much more noticeable in person but at least everyone can get an idea. Also, the workmanship and details of the rings are just spectacular, it's obvious they are very well made. Here they are on the same hand so you can see the slight difference in width. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:35:34 PM

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P: 5/9/2006 10:36:26 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	another side by side ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:36:26 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:37:49 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Here's the sideview of the fishtale pave ring ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:37:49 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:39:03 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	another side by side ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:39:03 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:39:40 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	one more side by side ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:39:40 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:40:55 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	here's the fishtail ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:40:55 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:42:12 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	fishtail side angle ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:42:12 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:43:09 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	last one, here's the side of the beadset ring just to compare. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:43:09 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:51:14 PM
sunkist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,720 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2005	Ooo, what a neat comparison. How nice of Pearlman's to let you try them out! Which one do you like better?
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:51:14 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:52:32 PM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	Wow that bead-set ring is amazing it is all sparkle and so dainty! -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:52:32 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:53:44 PM
Demelza Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,850 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 1/18/2004	Oh, I agree that the beadset ring looks better. I don't know why exactly, but the fishtail looks a bit cut up and sharp. Also, the diamonds look further apart. The beadset seems to be more diamond and less metal somehow. Is that accurate? Oh, I can't wait to see what you get. I'm sure it will be stunning!!!
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:53:44 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:58:09 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	I like the beadset a whole lot better. I actually thought I wanted the fishtale and am so glad I got to see them again in person. If I do the MB setting though, I want the diamond prongs which can't be done on the petite one-sided princess so I'd have to go with the 2.2mm beadset. The fishtail can be done in the 2mm size too. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:58:09 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:58:59 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,919 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	I'm loving the beadset as well. How nice of Bill Pearlman to send them to you so you can get a feel for them. I'm soooo excited for you and can't wait to see what you decide on for your new wedding set. The beadset is just beautiful, love it!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:58:59 PM

P: 5/9/2006 10:59:44 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 5/9/2006 10:53:44 PM Author: Demelza Oh, I agree that the beadset ring looks better. I don't know why exactly, but the fishtail looks a bit cut up and sharp. Also, the diamonds look further apart. The beadset seems to be more diamond and less metal somehow. Is that accurate? Oh, I can't wait to see what you get. I'm sure it will be stunning!!! yes, the setting looks more cut up and sharp. it doesn't feel that way at all though, very comfy from what I can tell and yes, it seems like more fluid sparkle with the beadset and more metal on the fishtail. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 10:59:44 PM

P: 5/9/2006 11:06:28 PM
MissSL Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 6/26/2006 Member Since: 5/9/2006	Ooh those are beautiful! I think I may have to go take a peek at some Michael B's this weekend. This is the band I would like as well...
Posted: 5/9/2006 11:06:28 PM

P: 5/9/2006 11:10:34 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 5/9/2006 10:58:59 PM Author: kaleigh I'm loving the beadset as well. How nice of Bill Pearlman to send them to you so you can get a feel for them. I'm soooo excited for you and can't wait to see what you decide on for your new wedding set. The beadset is just beautiful, love it!!! I can't wait until I decide too ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 11:10:34 PM

P: 5/9/2006 11:14:22 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	ok, so I have my new set narrowed down to 3 choices. The MB one-sided princess, the MB 3 sided princess ( which is probably out b/c I actually like the one-sided and seeing some metal) and of course the Daniel K split crown. i emailed pics of the settings to my sister who isn't really into jewelry and she emailed back that she thought they all looked the same. Anyway, she was here tonight and i showed her the rings and there is hope because she could easily tell the difference between the MB rings and she tried them on and fell in love. She's celebrating here 2 year anniversary and she said she might ask her hubby to buy her on of MB bands to wear with her wedding set ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 11:14:22 PM

P: 5/9/2006 11:18:00 PM
radiantgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 252 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 4/12/2006	I've been looking at the Michael B. Princess collection as well and so in love with his line. Since my hands are so small and my ring size is a 3, I am going to get the petite princess, which is 2.0 mm. I, too have contemplating between the bead set or the v-set pave. I am going to end up getting the v-set (fishtail as you guys are calling it) pave instead. My reasoning is that I feel the bead set from far away looks like channel setting, which I don't like at all. The v-setting just looks like a better pave job, in my opinion. The bead setting does look cleaner, but I feel like it has a more 2 dimensional look and feel to it. Either one is beautiful though and both are very comfortable.
Posted: 5/9/2006 11:18:00 PM

P: 5/9/2006 11:21:46 PM
MissSL Rough Rock Total Posts: 14 Last Post: 6/26/2006 Member Since: 5/9/2006	That's too funny about your sister-my sister is exactly the same way! I could send her all sorts of pictures or show her things and she could care less. Ugh! I have a true confession-I have never seen the Michael B rings in person just in a picture. I think I will stop by this weekend so I can oooh and ahhh in person. It is so good to hear they are as beautiful in person. It's fun having others to chat with about all of this!
Posted: 5/9/2006 11:21:46 PM

P: 5/9/2006 11:25:48 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 5/9/2006 11:21:46 PM Author: MissSL I have a true confession-I have never seen the Michael B rings in person just in a picture. I think I will stop by this weekend so I can oooh and ahhh in person. Definitely see them in person. I say it all the time on here how important it is to see rings in person if at all possible because many time they look so different in real life and even on your hand that the big pictures we see on the internet. If I'd purchased based on a picture I would have gone with the fishtail/step down pave but after seeing them would get the other one, no question. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/9/2006 11:25:48 PM

P: 5/9/2006 11:55:31 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	Wow - boy, hands down I prefer the beadset band. What a difference!!!
Posted: 5/9/2006 11:55:31 PM

P: 5/10/2006 7:56:53 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 5/9/2006 11:55:31 PM Author: FireGoddess Wow - boy, hands down I prefer the beadset band. What a difference!!! yes, it really is amazing how different they really do look. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/10/2006 7:56:53 AM

P: 5/10/2006 8:35:40 AM
Sundial Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,590 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2005	What a fun project for you Mrssalvo and it was so sweet of Bill to send you those rings! Such an interesting comparison, but I too prefer the bead set ring. My three stone ring has three sided bead set micro pave and I love the look. I have had my ring for almost a year now and I have not had any problems with the pave and I even use it in the ulta sonic cleaner about once a week. While the style is more delicate than some, a well made set should be able to stand up to reasonable wear.
Posted: 5/10/2006 8:35:40 AM

P: 5/10/2006 8:40:30 AM
ecf8503 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,008 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 2/14/2005	I like the beadset look as well. The V or fishtail does have a bit more "harsh" look to it in the pics, IMO. Which one is more comfortable?????????
Posted: 5/10/2006 8:40:30 AM

P: 5/10/2006 9:26:42 AM
pebbles Ideal Rock Total Posts: 953 Last Post: 6/9/2006 Member Since: 10/8/2005	Date: 5/10/2006 8:40:30 AM Author: ecf8503 I like the beadset look as well. The V or fishtail does have a bit more 'harsh' look to it in the pics, IMO. Which one is more comfortable????????? Same feeling here. As I said before, I don't think I have ever seen the fishtail one in person so I am not sure I would like it. Your pics give me a better idea, and definitely not as pretty as the bead set one -- especially seeing the two next to each other. And FWIW, I think 2.2mm would be awesome in the bead set.
Posted: 5/10/2006 9:26:42 AM

P: 5/10/2006 12:33:39 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	thanks Sundial, I too love your ring and it's good to know you've had no problems with the pave eCF8503- they both are actually very comfy. the insides are smooth, no holes or anything and the sides even though the fishtail looks a little "harsher" it's not at all. peebles - thanks. I really love the 2mm width. but there's no way to do the pave prongs unless I do the 2.2 and I want the wedding band and e-rings to be the same width so I'd have to go with the beadset on the 2.2 which I think will still look beautiful. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/10/2006 12:33:39 PM

P: 5/10/2006 12:41:22 PM
Lynn B Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,144 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/9/2004	Oh, Mrs. S -- you are such a sweetheart! xoxox! THANK YOU for the awesome photos. And how thoughtful of Bill to send out both rings for a "test drive"! Hmmm... your opinions are so interesting to me! I wonder how the bead set compares to the WF Aramis setting? Do you have any idea? I love both rings you photographed... and while I so value your opinions, I think I would still prefer the fishtail pave, only in a little narrower width. It is the daintiness of the band that leans me toward the bead-set, but I think if both were 2 mm, the clear winner (for me) would be the fishtail pave. I just LOVE that look! Of course I have never seen ANY of these in person... only online. I love that where I live there is no crime, no traffic, and no smog... but with that also comes... NO STORES!!!!! Thanks again for sharing! Lynn And THAT'S my story and I'm sticking to it!
Posted: 5/10/2006 12:41:22 PM

P: 5/10/2006 12:43:29 PM
cutey TT Cut Rock Total Posts: 481 Last Post: 2/26/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2005	Personally, I think both pave styles look beautiful...I know I would have a tough time choosing between the two. Looking at the pics though, I think that because your hands / fingers are super delicate, the bead-set pave will probably look better / less bulky. The fishtail pave has a more "traditional" pave look to me, but I think that because you will be ordering the e-ring and a matching w-band (both in the 2.2 mm width), the less bulkier of the two will probably look nicer. HTH
Posted: 5/10/2006 12:43:29 PM

P: 5/10/2006 12:48:52 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 5/10/2006 12:41:22 PM Author: Lynn B Hmmm... your opinions are so interesting to me! I wonder how the bead set compares to the WF Aramis setting? Do you have any idea? Thanks again for sharing! Lynn Oh Lynn, you're welcome. I hope this thread will help others who are comparing too. I think the beadset would be very close to the WF Aramis setting in how it looks. And, please don't get me wrong, the fishtail is gorgeous just a different look. I prefer the beadset on me, but I honestly do not thing you can go wrong with either choice. And with your huge honking stone, it will look fabulous. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/10/2006 12:48:52 PM

P: 5/10/2006 12:52:36 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 5/10/2006 12:43:29 PM Author: cutey TT Personally, I think both pave styles look beautiful...I know I would have a tough time choosing between the two. Looking at the pics though, I think that because your hands / fingers are super delicate, the bead-set pave will probably look better / less bulky. The fishtail pave has a more 'traditional' pave look to me, but I think that because you will be ordering the e-ring and a matching w-band (both in the 2.2 mm width), the less bulkier of the two will probably look nicer. HTH thanks cutey TT, it does help Hubby will have an opportunity to add his input later this week when he's back home from a business trip. After that, we're going to finally get the ball rolling on my upgrade although he's said I must wait until our anniversary later this year for the e-ring but I can go ahead and order the wedding band ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 5/10/2006 12:52:36 PM

P: 5/10/2006 1:03:45 PM
BeaudryBabe Cut Rock Total Posts: 292 Last Post: 12/4/2006 Member Since: 7/13/2005	Yay, mrssalvo is working on the upgrade!!!! Lovin the beadset, but they are both lovely.
Posted: 5/10/2006 1:03:45 PM

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