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 do i need a special setting to protect heirloom?
P:  11/26/2006 6:18:57 PM  
jackieomy
jackieomy

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 		Hey all,
I just got engaged, and we are going to be using an heirloom diamond for my engagement ring. It's is a transition cut, 1 carat, F color, VVS1. It throws off lots of pretty colors.

Is there a particular setting that will highlight this beauty? Is there a setting that would protect the diamond more than others? I've tried on styles that I love, including a bezel setting and a tulip setting. I think the bezel might hide some of the beauty of the diamond, but will it be safe in a tulip?

Thanks for the help!
Posted:  11/26/2006 6:18:57 PM

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P: 11/26/2006 10:16:00 PM
Garry H (Cut Nut)
Garry H (Cut Nut)

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 		I would ask a good custom working jeweller to eyeball the girdle and check for small chips.

Sometimes they have thin girdles in a few spots - if there are any then rubbed in would make sense - if there are only a few - then careful prong setting with platinum or good white gold setting alloys can work.

Otherwise the tulip setting in 6 or 8 prong can allow some extra light in the pavilion - and this can make a bit more fire.

Whatever you do make it easy to clean and clean it often.

Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT

HCA and Ideal-scope developer

http://www.ideal-scope.com and
http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au

Posted:  11/26/2006 10:16:00 PM
P: 11/26/2006 11:01:10 PM
jackieomy
jackieomy

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 		Thanks, Garry. I appreciate the advice.

Posted:  11/26/2006 11:01:10 PM

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