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Which setting of these two setting for a cushion? |
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| P: 3/16/2008 9:07:25 AM | |
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sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007 |
I'm looking at a 1-1.25 square chunky cushion. Which of these two settings do you prefer? 1. http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=55469 This is the thin Ritani band with the diamonds all the way around. I like the delicate look of this one but can you resize it, as the setting diamonds seem to go all the way around? Have concerns about band stones, as I like to put things in the ultrasound. - or - 2. http://www.goodoldgold.com/setting/V-102/ I like the delicate look of this one but can you resize it, as the setting diamonds seem to go all the way around? Love the sleek, somewhat bold look to it, but don't feel a cushion is a good match for a sleek, somewhat modern setting. Thanks. |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 9:07:25 AM | |
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| P: 3/16/2008 9:24:30 AM | |
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Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006 |
Are you sure you posted the right one from GOG? If so, I guess I don't understand your question about it...
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 9:24:30 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 9:49:06 AM | |
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Dani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,603 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/12/2004 |
I love the Ritani setting for a cushion!
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 9:49:06 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 9:52:46 AM | |
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sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007 |
Thanks Ellen. Yes, I posted the right one. You can put a cushion in that setting, although there is a round in that photo. But, I'm not sure a cushion would really look ok in it. That setting - sleek, more modern Cushion - a bit more antique of a look. Thanks.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 9:52:46 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 10:01:47 AM | |
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Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006 |
Date: 3/16/2008 9:07:25 AM This is where you're losing me. Sorry! Author:sonomacounty I'm looking at a 1-1.25 square chunky cushion. Which of these two settings do you prefer? 2. http://www.goodoldgold.com/setting/V-102/ I like the delicate look of this one but can you resize it, as the setting diamonds seem to go all the way around? Love the sleek, somewhat bold look to it, but don't feel a cushion is a good match for a sleek, somewhat modern setting. Thanks.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 10:01:47 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 10:06:22 AM | |
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ZoeBartlett Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,879 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2006 |
Date: 3/16/2008 10:01:47 AM Author: Ellen Date: 3/16/2008 9:07:25 AM This is where you're losing me. Sorry! Author:sonomacounty I'm looking at a 1-1.25 square chunky cushion. Which of these two settings do you prefer? 2. http://www.goodoldgold.com/setting/V-102/ I like the delicate look of this one but can you resize it, as the setting diamonds seem to go all the way around? Love the sleek, somewhat bold look to it, but don't feel a cushion is a good match for a sleek, somewhat modern setting. Thanks. ![]() I'm with Ellen (a little confused). I LOVE the Ritani though! I love the diamonds in the basket.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 10:06:22 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 10:21:36 AM | |
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sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007 |
On the Ritani, since the diamonds go all the way around, can you get the band made smaller or larger if you eventually want to? Or is that like an eternity band that you can't resize?
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 10:21:36 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 10:25:00 AM | |
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Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006 |
Date: 3/16/2008 10:21:36 AM Ok, I get the question, I think you just posted it with the wrong ring. Author: sonomacounty On the Ritani, since the diamonds go all the way around, can you get the band made smaller or larger if you eventually want to? Or is that like an eternity band that you can't resize? ![]() I think sizing would be difficult, but maybe not impossible, if it's not too much. You need to ask Ritani that, they'd know best. Of the two, I vote Ritani! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 10:25:00 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 10:34:33 AM | |
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arjunajane Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,779 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2008 |
Hi, I too got confused at first with the descriptions, but now I know what you're getting at! ![]() Are u sure the D.Vatche can accomodate a cushion? From my conversations with Marie at GOG, I got the impression it was just for round or square stones only.. They are very different styles, so I vote for the Ritani considering your centre stone shape. Not sure on the sizing, but have read that sizing eternity is a challenge. Sorry If you've already mentioned this, but can you just have it made to order in correct size? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing." Kahlil Gibran |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 10:34:33 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 10:41:41 AM | |
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elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,964 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004 |
Ritani for a cushion. Very pretty setting.
elle |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 10:41:41 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 11:07:07 AM | |
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sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007 |
Are u sure the D.Vatche can accomodate a cushion?> I was told yes. Thanks all. ---- Do you think a cushion would look funny in the Vatche (modern type setting with an old type stone)?
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 11:07:07 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 11:21:05 AM | |
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elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,964 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004 |
Date: 3/16/2008 11:07:07 AM Honestly, while I adore modern settings and I love the Vatche, I can't picture it with a Cushion. Do they have one in stock that maybe they can just sit the cushion on to see?
Author: sonomacounty Are u sure the D.Vatche can accomodate a cushion?> I was told yes. Thanks all. ---- Do you think a cushion would look funny in the Vatche (modern type setting with an old type stone)? elle |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 11:21:05 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 11:23:04 AM | |
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Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006 |
Date: 3/16/2008 11:07:07 AM No. There are a couple regular x-prongs around here with cushions. If I could remember who they were, I'd link you.Author: sonomacounty Do you think a cushion would look funny in the Vatche (modern type setting with an old type stone)? But I think the Ritani would show case it and make it "pop" more. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 11:23:04 AM | |
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elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,964 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004 |
Date: 3/16/2008 11:23:04 AM Ellen, I would love to see some as a cushion's my next project for September.
Author: Ellen Date: 3/16/2008 11:07:07 AM No. There are a couple regular x-prongs around here with cushions. If I could remember who they were, I'd link you.Author: sonomacounty Do you think a cushion would look funny in the Vatche (modern type setting with an old type stone)? But I think the Ritani would show case it and make it 'pop' more. elle |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 11:41:00 AM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 12:00:24 PM | |
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Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006 |
elle, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack to find them. There are just too many x-prong threads now. Try searching some time when you have hours to kill.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 12:00:24 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 12:29:37 PM | |
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sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007 |
Now what about this instead of the Ritani (for the cushion)? http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=266&rn=1199&action=show_detail I think it is similar to the Ritani. However, this one does not have the diamonds all the way around, so I could size the ring if I ever needed to. Also, I like the millgrain. (If you put your cursor on the different images, it brings them up). I agree, I'm thinking that the Vatche may not look right with a cushion. Thanks so very much.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 12:29:37 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 12:33:46 PM | |
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kellyfish Ideal Rock Total Posts: 665 Last Post: 1/26/2009 Member Since: 3/1/2007 |
I am totally in love with #1. The tiny band will proportionately (sp?) make the stone pop.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 12:33:46 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 12:35:05 PM | |
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kellyfish Ideal Rock Total Posts: 665 Last Post: 1/26/2009 Member Since: 3/1/2007 |
The Knox is very pretty, too....
Kelly C. |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 12:35:05 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 12:40:40 PM | |
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elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,964 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004 |
Date: 3/16/2008 12:29:37 PM The Knox one is pretty but I'm not lovin' the head or side view on it. Still loving the Ritani. Author: sonomacounty Now what about this instead of the Ritani (for the cushion)? http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=266&rn=1199&action=show_detail I think it is similar to the Ritani. However, this one does not have the diamonds all the way around, so I could size the ring if I ever needed to. Also, I like the millgrain. (If you put your cursor on the different images, it brings them up). I agree, I'm thinking that the Vatche may not look right with a cushion. Thanks so very much. ![]() Ellen- I'm gonna do a search tonight. Very curious now!! elle |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 12:40:40 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 12:48:15 PM | |
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Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006 |
I like the Ritani better personally. Could they not make that ring 3/4? However, it's really all about what you like! elle, lemme know if you find them. I'm pretty sure one is around a 3.5ish ct. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 12:48:15 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 1:09:17 PM | |
Diamond*Dana Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,168 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2006 |
I prefer the Ritani...the Knox is pertty, but I don't like how the profile looks like the head was just plopped on top.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 1:09:17 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 1:20:38 PM | |
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elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,964 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004 |
Date: 3/16/2008 12:48:15 PM Will do!!
Author: Ellen I like the Ritani better personally. Could they not make that ring 3/4? However, it's really all about what you like! elle, lemme know if you find them. I'm pretty sure one is around a 3.5ish ct. elle |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 1:20:38 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 1:22:13 PM | |
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teetee Cut Rock Total Posts: 212 Last Post: 10/25/2009 Member Since: 9/18/2006 |
Hi sonomacounty, I vote for the Ritani...but I'm a little biased because I have one ![]() Check our my SMTR thread to see how it looks like with a square cushion. If you are worried about being able to resize the ring, just ask your jeweler to have Ritani leave a small space of metal at the bottom. I ordered both my e-ring and w-band done at the same time so that the metal portion on both match perfectly. In regards to your question about the ultrasonic, I have been too chicken to try it. I have to admit that it is such a challenge to keep the ring clean. I soak it in jewelery cleaner every night but seems to get dirty again right away.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 1:22:13 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 1:34:42 PM | |
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sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007 |
You know what TeeTee - THAT IS IT ! ! Thanks so much for your help and everyone elses. Your ring is exquisite. Good, now I can stop torturing myself over figuring this out and go on to other things (YAY ! !) <If you are worried about being able to resize the ring, just ask your jeweler to have Ritani leave a small space of metal at the bottom. I ordered both my e-ring and w-band done at the same time so that the metal portion on both match perfectly.> Absolutely. I didn't realize that they would do that. Tee - how long did it take them to make your setting with that special request? What size is your diamond? Thanks all. Really. You're the best. I've spent hours on looking and figuring this out. Done. Time to go pour a glass of wine.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 1:34:42 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 1:37:06 PM | |
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elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,964 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004 |
Date: 3/16/2008 1:34:42 PM Congrats. Teetee's ring is gorgeous. I'm sure yours will be too. Author: sonomacounty You know what TeeTee - THAT IS IT ! ! Thanks so much for your help and everyone elses. Your ring is exquisite. Good, now I can stop torturing myself over figuring this out and go on to other things (YAY ! !) <If you are worried about being able to resize the ring, just ask your jeweler to have Ritani leave a small space of metal at the bottom. I ordered both my e-ring and w-band done at the same time so that the metal portion on both match perfectly.> Absolutely. I didn't realize that they would do that. Tee - how long did it take them to make your setting with that special request? What size is your diamond? Thanks all. Really. You're the best. I've spent hours on looking and figuring this out. Done. Time to go pour a glass of wine. (don't forget to post pics when it's done!!!) elle |
| Posted: 3/16/2008 1:37:06 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 1:45:26 PM | |
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sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007 |
Thanks Elle Chris. I don't have a camera that can do macro, though. I feel guilty because you all have helped me all so much and feel I owe you some nice eye candy, at least. Maybe I can get a photo from the jeweler when it is done.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 1:45:26 PM | |
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mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005 |
I vote for the ritani. as for sizing, Ritani actually sized down butterfly17's sapphire ring down 2 sizes for her and it was full eternity. also, many of the Ritani owners here put their rings in the ultrasonic and haven't reported any problems. I just love the quality and craftmanship that the Ritani reputation has. I actually considered the same setting when I was looking to buy a loose cushion and set it.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 1:53:24 PM | |
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mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,856 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005 |
i see you decided on the Ritani...yay, please post pics when it's done..
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 1:54:34 PM | |
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teetee Cut Rock Total Posts: 212 Last Post: 10/25/2009 Member Since: 9/18/2006 |
Yay, I'm glad I was able to help ![]() My diamond is .94ct but I think it faces up a little smaller because it is H&A and cut deeper than other cushions I've seen. But I still love it. I also get tons of compliments on both the diamond and setting. It took about 5 weeks for my set to be completed. I don't think the "special" request makes an impact on the wait time because Ritani needs to custom make the setting for your diamond anyway. Please try to post pics of your ring if you can!
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 2:21:19 PM | |
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diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006 |
I absolutely love the Ritani setting for a cushion or a round! One thing I would do, though, is have the shank made to be 2mm which is the same width as the wedding band. The regular size is under 2mm, and it was just a little bit too thin. I think Butterfly had hers made in 2mm to be the same width as the matching wedding band. I think I asked Pearlman's and they said they can ask Ritani to make it that way.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 3:45:05 PM | |
| P: 3/16/2008 9:36:02 PM | |
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sonomacounty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,271 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/5/2007 |
Tee - I love your square h&a ! ! That is a great cut. I didn't realize they had to custom make each Ritani - so, cool, it won't take any longer. DS - Great idea on the 2 mm. Will do. Also, I think a touch wider would help it turn less, also. (I have a thing with rings that turn.) --- One more question - can the 2 mm band handle a 1.25 cushion or is that too big for it? I don't have it yet, we are searching for right now and the stone may be from 1 - 1.25 ct. Thanks again Oh-People-of-Great-Knowledge.
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| Posted: 3/16/2008 9:36:02 PM | |
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