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which danhov setting do you like better???

P: 11/21/2007 3:13:04 AM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Hi everyone, I'm working with the insurance company and jamesallen to find a new setting. Assuming you had about a 1 carat round brilliant which setting would you like better and why? Also, I have pictures of Goldenstar's lovely ME30 http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=61566&pageNo=3, but I don't have any pictures of the ME31. Has anyone seen it in person or have any pictures of this setting? If it matters I will be wearing this ring on my right hand probably alone with my wedding band on my left hand. Choices: 1) Danhov ME30: http://www.jamesallen.com/products/item_294-2034.asp 2) Danhov ME31: http://www.jamesallen.com/products/item_294-2027.asp Thanks so much for your help!!!
Posted: 11/21/2007 3:13:04 AM

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P: 11/21/2007 3:15:25 AM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	the ME30:
Posted: 11/21/2007 3:15:25 AM

P: 11/21/2007 3:15:52 AM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	..
Posted: 11/21/2007 3:15:52 AM

P: 11/21/2007 3:16:20 AM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	the me31:
Posted: 11/21/2007 3:16:20 AM

P: 11/21/2007 3:16:42 AM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	..
Posted: 11/21/2007 3:16:42 AM

P: 11/21/2007 6:20:27 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	k, did I miss something? What happened? At any rate, it's kinda hard to say, since they're two totally different settings, but I think I'd pick the split shank. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 11/21/2007 6:20:27 AM

P: 11/21/2007 7:08:22 AM
Deelight Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,093 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/4/2007	I prefer the shank of the second one but the prongs of the first one the second ones prongs dominate the landscape of the diamond for me __________________________________________________________ Sometimes if your really lucky all your dreams do come true ...............
Posted: 11/21/2007 7:08:22 AM

P: 11/21/2007 7:50:21 AM
february2003bride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,100 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2005	Date: 11/21/2007 6:20:27 AM Author: Ellen k, did I miss something? What happened? At any rate, it's kinda hard to say, since they're two totally different settings, but I think I'd pick the split shank. Ditto! Did I miss a post?? I thought you had a cushion? Anyway, I like #1 over the split shank. Fill us in on what's going on! ETA: I like #1 over the split shank in case you change your mind and do want to wear it with your wedding band.
Posted: 11/21/2007 7:50:21 AM

P: 11/21/2007 7:57:41 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	I much prefer number #1. The split shank is to wide IMO, I just like them more subtle. I haven't seen either in person though, which could change my opinion. portia has the first one i believe, although it's set with a cushion, but it just looks beyond stunning in the picutures. I know you damaged your original setting but didn't you have a cushion? are you thinking of changing to a round? details woman, we must have details ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 11/21/2007 7:57:41 AM

P: 11/21/2007 8:08:31 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 7:57:41 AM Author: mrssalvo I much prefer number #1. The split shank is to wide IMO, I just like them more subtle. I haven't seen either in person though, which could change my opinion. portia has the first one i believe, although it's set with a cushion, but it just looks beyond stunning in the picutures. I know you damaged your original setting but didn't you have a cushion? are you thinking of changing to a round? details woman, we must have details Yeah. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 11/21/2007 8:08:31 AM

P: 11/21/2007 8:18:30 AM
wen104 Cut Rock Total Posts: 333 Last Post: 7/22/2008 Member Since: 9/12/2007	I think #1 but the second one is still pretty. I think though that the prongs on #2 take up alot of the diamond for me. The first one really makes the diamond pop out and show its self! Good luck choosing!
Posted: 11/21/2007 8:18:30 AM

P: 11/21/2007 8:23:19 AM
CrookedRock Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,738 Last Post: 6/8/2009 Member Since: 5/8/2007	#1!!! Stunning. I agree with mrssalvo that the split shank is too wide, and I don't like the prongs as much. The side view of #1 is gorgeous! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Posted: 11/21/2007 8:23:19 AM

P: 11/21/2007 8:29:36 AM
Dani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,607 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/12/2004	I LOOOOVE #1. Usually I like split shanks, but this one looks a little off to me, maybe b/c its too wide like mrssalvo said. What will you do with your cushion if you get a new diamond? Fun project!!!
Posted: 11/21/2007 8:29:36 AM

P: 11/21/2007 9:05:36 AM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,329 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004	I prefer the prongs of the first one. The split shank setting looks too bulky and the prongs seem to take attention away from the center stone.
Posted: 11/21/2007 9:05:36 AM

P: 11/21/2007 9:11:54 AM
littledebbie Cut Rock Total Posts: 117 Last Post: 9/7/2009 Member Since: 10/5/2007	I like them both. I think it depends on the look you are going for. If you want more finger coverage, then I'd pick the split shank. If you don't want as much finger coverage, I'd pick the first ring.
Posted: 11/21/2007 9:11:54 AM

P: 11/21/2007 9:13:57 AM
lyra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,763 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2007	Definitely the first one.
Posted: 11/21/2007 9:13:57 AM

P: 11/21/2007 9:14:43 AM
dmarielevin Rough Rock Total Posts: 35 Last Post: 1/6/2008 Member Since: 10/14/2006	Both are really pretty, but I love the first one. I think there is a picture of it on pricescope. I believe it is under the name defender, but something is going on with my computer when I went to look it up I couldn't open the pictures. I think it is shown with a cushion though. Good luck!
Posted: 11/21/2007 9:14:43 AM

P: 11/21/2007 9:22:47 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 9:14:43 AM Author: dmarielevin Both are really pretty, but I love the first one. I think there is a picture of it on pricescope. I believe it is under the name defender, but something is going on with my computer when I went to look it up I couldn't open the pictures. I think it is shown with a cushion though. Good luck! They're not showing for me either. I think they must have hosted the pics. Here's the thread, for comments sake. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 11/21/2007 9:22:47 AM

P: 11/21/2007 9:26:10 AM
the rube Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,934 Last Post: 10/15/2009 Member Since: 10/22/2007	With #2, I like the intricate prongs better. But then again, I'm not a huge fan of the split shank, so that would make #2 the better choice. I dunno. They're both stunning in their own right, though. I love that style, where the diamond is floating... good luck with your choice! ........................ You say you want diamonds in a ring of gold...but all I want is you...
Posted: 11/21/2007 9:26:10 AM

P: 11/21/2007 10:45:29 AM
mintve Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,200 Last Post: 6/2/2009 Member Since: 10/15/2007	I really like the first one. I also has a pretty profile :) Everything Works Out for a Reason
Posted: 11/21/2007 10:45:29 AM

P: 11/21/2007 11:46:04 AM
Asscherhalo_lover Ideal Rock Total Posts: 572 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/16/2007	i dig the split shank.... mmmm...diamonds.....
Posted: 11/21/2007 11:46:04 AM

P: 11/21/2007 12:07:51 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 6:20:27 AM Author: Ellen k, did I miss something? What happened? At any rate, it's kinda hard to say, since they're two totally different settings, but I think I'd pick the split shank. Hi Ellen, It was a short thread, so many people probably missed it. I didn't want to make a huge fuss over it because I was still very emotional about the ring. On Halloween my hand got slammed into a door and my thin pave split shank with a .74 radiant was smooshed like a pancake. It was damaged beyond repair and I'm working with the insurance company to replace it. Luckily, Jewelers Mutual has actually been really great so far in helping me and being flexible. I'm thinking about switching to a round because I have been swayed by the massive sparkles coming out of my five stone band. In addition, DH and I both feel that it's impossile to truly "replace" something that cannot be replaced, so we think starting fresh with a different kind of ring might be best. We were planning on upgrading eventually, but not this soon so I probably won't be able to sink that much money into the stone. The stone will probably just get a "mini-upgrade" to a 1 carat stone.
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:07:51 PM

P: 11/21/2007 12:09:50 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 7:08:22 AM Author: Deelight I prefer the shank of the second one but the prongs of the first one the second ones prongs dominate the landscape of the diamond for me I see what you are saying, the prongs are much more delicate on the first one. However, I don't like the look of the big bars on the first one either which the second setting doesn't have.
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:09:50 PM

P: 11/21/2007 12:12:45 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 7:50:21 AM Author: february2003bride Date: 11/21/2007 6:20:27 AM Author: Ellen k, did I miss something? What happened? At any rate, it's kinda hard to say, since they're two totally different settings, but I think I'd pick the split shank. Ditto! Did I miss a post?? I thought you had a cushion? Anyway, I like #1 over the split shank. Fill us in on what's going on! ETA: I like #1 over the split shank in case you change your mind and do want to wear it with your wedding band. I filled everyone in a couple of posts up. I see what you are saying about possibly wearing it with a wedding band. If I purchased #1 I might even buy a pave band to go with it, but I'm not sure I like the look of the matching knife edge on the site. The look together is a little thick in my opinion. Does anyone know how wide the shank is on #1?? Goldenstar are you out there?
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:12:45 PM

P: 11/21/2007 12:14:12 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 7:57:41 AM Author: mrssalvo I much prefer number #1. The split shank is to wide IMO, I just like them more subtle. I haven't seen either in person though, which could change my opinion. portia has the first one i believe, although it's set with a cushion, but it just looks beyond stunning in the picutures. I know you damaged your original setting but didn't you have a cushion? are you thinking of changing to a round? details woman, we must have details The split shank does look wide, but I'm fine with that look. I also bet the stone in the picture is pretty large, so might not be super super wide with a smaller stone. Portia has the dimend scassi version I believe...but I could be wrong.
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:14:12 PM

P: 11/21/2007 12:15:17 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 8:18:30 AM Author: wen104 I think #1 but the second one is still pretty. I think though that the prongs on #2 take up alot of the diamond for me. The first one really makes the diamond pop out and show its self! Good luck choosing! The prongs are quite heavy looking on #2. I really wonder though if they are more subtle in person and more delilcate looking.
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:15:17 PM

P: 11/21/2007 12:16:23 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 8:29:36 AM Author: Dani I LOOOOVE #1. Usually I like split shanks, but this one looks a little off to me, maybe b/c its too wide like mrssalvo said. What will you do with your cushion if you get a new diamond? Fun project!!! The radiant will go back to jamesallen and hopefully someday to a good home. For a radiant it was really lovely and well-cut with a decent spread too.
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:16:23 PM

P: 11/21/2007 12:19:45 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 9:22:47 AM Author: Ellen Date: 11/21/2007 9:14:43 AM Author: dmarielevin Both are really pretty, but I love the first one. I think there is a picture of it on pricescope. I believe it is under the name defender, but something is going on with my computer when I went to look it up I couldn't open the pictures. I think it is shown with a cushion though. Good luck! They're not showing for me either. I think they must have hosted the pics. Here's the thread, for comments sake. It's such a bummer when the pictures don't show up, probably my biggest ps petpeeve.
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:19:45 PM

P: 11/21/2007 12:23:54 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	sorry, i thought you had a cushion not a radiant for some reason...either way, i can understand wanting to switch to a round. portia has the danhov, she just bought it from scassi... here's the link to her thread http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=38683 those little side bars are hardly noticable in her pics: ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:23:54 PM

P: 11/21/2007 12:30:27 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Date: 11/21/2007 12:23:54 PM Author: mrssalvo sorry, i thought you had a cushion not a radiant for some reason...either way, i can understand wanting to switch to a round. portia has the danhov, she just bought it from scassi... here's the link to her thread http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=38683 those little side bars are hardly noticable in her pics: Lovely!! I didn't know those where danhov on their site, I figured they were their own version of those settings. Good to know!! The setting is gorgeous on her. You are right about the bars, they do look smaller in person...which also makes me wonder if the split shank would be more delicate in person too.
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:30:27 PM

P: 11/21/2007 12:52:33 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	very true about the split shank ring being more delicate in person. I would highly suggest trying to see and try on both rings b/f making any type of decision though.... ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 11/21/2007 12:52:33 PM

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