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Which setting do you prefer? Opinions please!

P: 7/25/2006 4:54:47 PM
lauraher Rough Rock Total Posts: 67 Last Post: 8/1/2006 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Ok, so I have the diamond, the hard part, and now I am trying to decide between two settings, the second hard part. They are both from Ritani, and I am leaning toward the solitaire, but when I tried the three stone, it was just as beautiful on my hand. The stone is from GOG, H and A, 2.18ctw, my ring size is 4.5. Which setting do you think would look better? http://www.ritani.com/flash/view_page.php?style_num=1RD2056E http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/ritani-jewelry/rings/15QQ1/24/ OR http://www.ritani.com/flash/view_page.php?style_num=1RD1966ERP Thanks
Posted: 7/25/2006 4:54:47 PM

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P: 7/25/2006 5:02:59 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	hehe laura, I so understand your confusion. I love both of those settings too and both were on my list to choose from. I have tried both of them on and loved them. I love the solitaire setting and on the thin band the center stone really shines and is a star. The 3 stone is more finger coverage and is a more blingy look. I like them both and I guess it's going to be up to you which look you are trying for. I have heard from 3 stone owners that once you go to a 3 stone it's very hard to go back to a solitaire so I'd be 100% sure you want a 3 stone. I don't think you could go wrong with either one ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 7/25/2006 5:02:59 PM

P: 7/25/2006 5:06:27 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	You've got two totally different looks there, both lovely. Personally, with a stone that size, on your small finger, I'd go with the solitaire. I think it will let the stone shine, and look huge to boot! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 7/25/2006 5:06:27 PM

P: 7/25/2006 5:10:09 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,918 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Gosh they are all beautiful but I like the solitaire the best. That way your stone is the star and the main attraction if you will. Such a tough decision I'm sure. Good luck deciding. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 7/25/2006 5:10:09 PM

P: 7/25/2006 5:14:15 PM
FacetFire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,878 Last Post: 6/23/2009 Member Since: 6/27/2006	I like the solitaire best too. With a stunning H&A stone of that size from GOG...it would almost seem a crime not to make it the main attraction! LOL It seems like with such a big center stone, a three stone might be a bit much on such a tiny finger too. Any pics of your stone? I'd love to see!
Posted: 7/25/2006 5:14:15 PM

P: 7/25/2006 6:12:02 PM
Sundial Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,590 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2005	They are both fantastic settings, but I vote for the three stone (not that I'm biased or anything). What is this obsession with the center stone being alone so it can be "the star"? Is there something wrong with "the star" having a sparkling companion on either side??? Of course it is totally up to you and what you prefer in the end and you can't go wrong with either choice here!
Posted: 7/25/2006 6:12:02 PM

P: 7/31/2006 10:57:42 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	so Laura, which did you decide? ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 7/31/2006 10:57:42 AM

P: 7/31/2006 12:04:39 PM
lauraher Rough Rock Total Posts: 67 Last Post: 8/1/2006 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Hi Mrssalvo, Sorry I haven't been able to post more, my wedding is 2 months away and I have been wedding planning non-stop now that I finally found my replacement stone! I chose the solitaire! I am really excited, I went to Bailey Banks and Biddle to try it on again, and I also went to another store that carried it there along with other designers and I just kept going back to the solitaire Ritani. I know that quite a few people here on PS have this setting, but no one I know or work with has it, so I am very excited. I ordered it through Pearlman's and I should have it by Sept. 15, the wedding is the 30th, but Jason at Pearlman's said everything should be fine. I just want to thank everyone again for all of their help and advice, I could not have gotten such a beautiful stone or setting if it were not for all of you on PS!!!!
Posted: 7/31/2006 12:04:39 PM

P: 7/31/2006 5:08:57 PM
ChargerGrrl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,487 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/17/2005	GREAT choice, Laura! I know that your time will be tight after you get your finished ring, but PLEASE do come back and post hand pics. BTW- I'm also getting married on September 30th. You should visit the Bride World Wide forum here on PS. We've got a great community of Brides!
Posted: 7/31/2006 5:08:57 PM

P: 7/31/2006 5:49:53 PM
lauraher Rough Rock Total Posts: 67 Last Post: 8/1/2006 Member Since: 8/31/2005	I didn't know that there was a bride forum on here too!!! So exciting, I am going to check it out when I get home today, thanks for letting me know!
Posted: 7/31/2006 5:49:53 PM

P: 7/31/2006 5:58:41 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	YAY...You'll have to post pictures. That's one of my all time favorite settings if you're talking about the pave one. we've seen a few here on PS but I've never seen anyone with it in person or even remotely similar either. It's going to be fabulous... Edit: for misreading.. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 7/31/2006 5:58:41 PM

P: 7/31/2006 6:00:51 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,918 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Great choice, I love that setting!!! Can't wait for pics, how exciting!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 7/31/2006 6:00:51 PM

P: 7/31/2006 6:01:35 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,922 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	laura did you choose the ritani solitaire with the pave around the band or their totally plain solitaire with no diamonds? i don't think anyone on here has the plain solitaire. my girlfriend has the pave one and LOVES it. it will be spectacular with a 2c+ stone. i'd love to see pictures because my girlfriend's setting has made me think about the future, hee hee, and i would love to see how a 2.2c stone looks in it (mine is 2.32). woo hoo! congrats! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 7/31/2006 6:01:35 PM

P: 7/31/2006 6:27:38 PM
Rascal49 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,350 Last Post: 7/16/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2004	Great, great choice Laura!! Can't wait for pics, and congrats on the upcoming wedding! ________________________________ Michelle AKA Stretch4 I intend to live forever... so far, so good.
Posted: 7/31/2006 6:27:38 PM

P: 8/1/2006 12:44:27 AM
lauraher Rough Rock Total Posts: 67 Last Post: 8/1/2006 Member Since: 8/31/2005	Hi Everyone, I chose the one with the pave on the band. I can't wait for it to come in, I am so excited!!! I will definitely post pics when I get the ring, or when Pearlman's sends me the picture...to bad it won't be until Sept. Thanks to everyone for their help and kind words!
Posted: 8/1/2006 12:44:27 AM

P: 8/1/2006 12:47:33 AM
old-fashioned girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,621 Last Post: 10/31/2008 Member Since: 8/1/2005	That is a great choice!
Posted: 8/1/2006 12:47:33 AM

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