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Mark Morrell vs Ritani heart prong collection

P: 2/11/2007 4:08:47 PM
bella23 Rough Rock Total Posts: 10 Last Post: 2/20/2007 Member Since: 2/11/2007	I am brand new to joining pricescope. Although I have been reading and researching here for the past year. I have fallen in love with the Mark Morrell sunburst setting. Then when on Ritani's website I found a similar setting. (I am having a difficult time attaching pictures of the rings). I was just wondering what the difference was. If one is preferred over the other? Also, do the heart prongs too bulky? I would appreciate any input! Thanks! Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:08:47 PM

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P: 2/11/2007 4:15:47 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Is it like this one w/out the pave on the band? ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:15:47 PM

P: 2/11/2007 4:17:25 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	I actually saw this ring yesterday, the one with no pave and it was such a pretty solitaire. If it were me, i'd choose the Ritani just becasue I like knowing exactly what I'm getting and that would be the case with the Ritani. However, MM does beautiful work and if your up for going custom, he's the man.. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:17:25 PM

P: 2/11/2007 4:23:24 PM
bella23 Rough Rock Total Posts: 10 Last Post: 2/20/2007 Member Since: 2/11/2007	Yes thats exactly what it looks like! How did you post that picture? I was trying to do it but I couldnt figure it out! Thank your very much for the reply! Are the heart prongs too bulky in person? They look beautiful online! Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:23:24 PM

P: 2/11/2007 4:27:23 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	no, the heartprongs were soooo dainty in person, not bulky at all... ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:27:23 PM

P: 2/11/2007 4:35:11 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,860 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Oh and here's how to post pics thanks to miss belle: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=41381 ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:35:11 PM

P: 2/11/2007 4:42:43 PM
RockDoc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,509 Last Post: 6/17/2007 Member Since: 8/16/2000	Depends on the price difference.....and whether you want a totally custom job. MWM makes all his settings engineered precisely for the diamond. If it's a small difference in price, then MWM would be a better product for you. I've seen Ritani pieces and they are nice, but Mark's stuff is exceptional. Rockdoc Bill Leiberum 1948-2007 Thanks for everything and Rest In Peace,Bill.
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:42:43 PM

P: 2/11/2007 4:49:11 PM
cara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,479 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 3/21/2006	His sunburst is one of his few set pieces, so if you like all aspects of it and would just happily order it without specifying custom modifications, it could be a competitive choice. Even if a little more $.... that liquid look! He would custom make the head for your diamond so it would fit perfectly. (Does ritani do that? or do you just buy something close?) And hopefully he could get it out in less than his usual custom turnaround, cause he doesn't have to tweak the design...
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:49:11 PM

P: 2/11/2007 4:52:14 PM
bella23 Rough Rock Total Posts: 10 Last Post: 2/20/2007 Member Since: 2/11/2007	here is the MM. Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:52:14 PM

P: 2/11/2007 4:54:37 PM
bella23 Rough Rock Total Posts: 10 Last Post: 2/20/2007 Member Since: 2/11/2007	new ritani from side Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:54:37 PM

P: 2/11/2007 4:58:14 PM
bella23 Rough Rock Total Posts: 10 Last Post: 2/20/2007 Member Since: 2/11/2007	Ive talked to both MM and Ritani. Only MM will custom to fit the diamond. The ritani is 3800 for the pave side stones setting and they only have it for the 1.50ct . The MM was quoted to me for 1800 with out side stones. Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius
Posted: 2/11/2007 4:58:14 PM

P: 2/11/2007 7:13:36 PM
Modified Brilliant Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,148 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 3/24/2005	Date: 2/11/2007 4:42:43 PM Author: RockDoc Depends on the price difference.....and whether you want a totally custom job. MWM makes all his settings engineered precisely for the diamond. If it's a small difference in price, then MWM would be a better product for you. I've seen Ritani pieces and they are nice, but Mark's stuff is exceptional. Rockdoc Mark is a perfectionist. His work is flawless. www.metrojewelryappraisers.com Jeff Averbook, G.G. Graduate Gemologist since 1986. Member NAJA. Life Member AIN.
Posted: 2/11/2007 7:13:36 PM

P: 2/20/2007 2:17:51 AM
Bambino Rough Rock Total Posts: 1 Last Post: 2/20/2007 Member Since: 2/20/2007	I was reading through some of your posts and reply's...and i actually just bought the ritani setting, and they did custom fit the diamond to the ring. I also found a better picture of it on this website...www.solomonbrothers.com...search ritani...pg. 3 hope this helps
Posted: 2/20/2007 2:17:51 AM

P: 2/20/2007 4:47:14 PM
bella23 Rough Rock Total Posts: 10 Last Post: 2/20/2007 Member Since: 2/11/2007	Thank you everybody! Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius
Posted: 2/20/2007 4:47:14 PM

P: 2/20/2007 7:28:07 PM
aljdewey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,236 Last Post: 2/11/2008 Member Since: 11/25/2002	Honestly, I don't love the Ritani version of this......the prongs seem more vertical and less swoopy than the MM setting. I'd go for the MM hands down. I think the product he puts out is far superior to Ritani. _____________________ Note: Chainsaw Not Sold Separately.
Posted: 2/20/2007 7:28:07 PM

P: 2/20/2007 8:38:55 PM
chas Rough Rock Total Posts: 59 Last Post: 9/20/2009 Member Since: 1/23/2003	Most assuredly ----- Mark Morrell!
Posted: 2/20/2007 8:38:55 PM

P: 2/20/2007 8:50:03 PM
tanalasta Cut Rock Total Posts: 187 Last Post: 7/2/2007 Member Since: 12/29/2006	If you have the money and are in no hurry (MM takes time to finish his work) ... Another vote for Mark Morrell. I'm still eyeing his sunburst creation.
Posted: 2/20/2007 8:50:03 PM

P: 2/20/2007 9:44:44 PM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,108 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	I agree. I love the MM so much better!
Posted: 2/20/2007 9:44:44 PM

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