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What do you think of the Mark T Tina Marie for Princess Cut

P: 3/20/2008 5:39:27 PM
SuicideKing Rough Rock Total Posts: 6 Last Post: 3/21/2008 Member Since: 3/20/2008	I was thinking of putting about a 1.25-1.5c princess cut in this setting. I really like it. I'm not sure how she will feel about it though. She's shown interest in tiffany-style, inter-twined, standard cathedral, and even halo. Since the center is fairly large, I've eliminated halo as an option, but the rest are all possibilities. Now I have this beautiful split-cathedral. Her ring size is 9 so I'm wondering what you all think.
Posted: 3/20/2008 5:39:27 PM

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P: 3/20/2008 6:00:14 PM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Well, I'll be honest. I like the idea of the setting, but to me, it seems a little "bulky" (although that could just be the mag pic), and I'm not really loving those prong tips...But that's kinda personal, she might like them. Sorry, I wasn't really much help! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 3/20/2008 6:00:14 PM

P: 3/20/2008 6:04:18 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Date: 3/20/2008 6:00:14 PM Author: Ellen Well, I'll be honest. I like the idea of the setting, but to me, it seems a little 'bulky' (although that could just be the mag pic), and I'm not really loving those prong tips...But that's kinda personal, she might like them. Sorry, I wasn't really much help! Yeah, not much help here either, but I agree with Ellen. It's bulky and I don't like the prong tips.
Posted: 3/20/2008 6:04:18 PM

P: 3/20/2008 6:26:47 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	I'm not really loving the setting either ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/20/2008 6:26:47 PM

P: 3/20/2008 6:27:47 PM
cara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,479 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 3/21/2006	I think you can get away with a bit more bulk on a bigger finger. See CaliCushion's thread for a non-princess example. There is a lot going on, what with sidestones and halos, and her centerstone is still not small, but it looks fabulous and proportionate on her hand. I like the ring you posted but prefer V-prongs on princesses to emphasize the squareness. I am also interested in what ring size and center stone size are pictured, as changing those will change the overall look. The setting might look quite bulky on a 1 ct stone if that picture shows a 3 ct center princess. While your girl sounds all over the place in what she likes, it might still be important to get her opinion on this precise option unless she has told you to leave her out of it. One of my most unexpected favorites is this substantial MWM princess setting: Appreciative-of-expertise's ring. I do like the ring you posted and I am not 100% sold yet. Perhaps some hand shots would help, as well as the sizing information.
Posted: 3/20/2008 6:27:47 PM

P: 3/20/2008 6:43:27 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	what about something like this? also wanted to add that a 1.25-1.5 in a halo on a size 9 isn't going to be super large. i wouldn't rule it out if she likes the look. http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/106PP1/54/ ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/20/2008 6:43:27 PM

P: 3/20/2008 6:48:20 PM
cara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,479 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 3/21/2006	See, it is so personal. I much prefer the first one to the Beverly K, at least from the pictures. The Beverly has engraving and fussiness that I don't care for.
Posted: 3/20/2008 6:48:20 PM

P: 3/20/2008 6:49:38 PM
rainydaze Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,498 Last Post: 5/19/2009 Member Since: 5/1/2007	i'm not overly fond of it myself as i find the prongs a bit too distracting. it seems to me to be the kind of setting a girl has to point out or affirm she loves, it might qualify as a risk for a surprise. if you really love it and think she might too, i would recommend an inexpensive and simple setting for the proposal, then show this to her and see if she goes for it. i would stick with one of the styles she has mentioned she likes. of note, a halo around a 1.25 - 1.5ct might be perfect on a size 9 finger - i wouldn't rule it out! What you feel only matters to you. It is what you do to the people you say you love that is what matters. - from The Last Kiss
Posted: 3/20/2008 6:49:38 PM

P: 3/20/2008 6:53:04 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 3/20/2008 6:49:38 PM Author: rainydaze it seems to me to be the kind of setting a girl has to point out or affirm she loves, it might qualify as a risk for a surprise. if you really love it and think she might too, i would recommend an inexpensive and simple setting for the proposal, then show this to her and see if she goes for it. i agree with this completely!! ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/20/2008 6:53:04 PM

P: 3/20/2008 7:01:51 PM
rainydaze Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,498 Last Post: 5/19/2009 Member Since: 5/1/2007	Date: 3/20/2008 6:43:27 PM Author: mrssalvo what about something like this? http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/106PP1/54/ great find mrssalvo! SuicideKing i personally like that one much better. i think it is safer, offers great finger coverage, and it is a style (halo) she specifically told you she likes. i have a similar setting by eli jewels and i had the option to have the engraving or have smooth sides, so it is entirely possible beverly k could also give you this setting without the engraving. "I really like it. I'm not sure how she will feel about it though." - if you aren't sure how she will feel about it, that is probably your instinct kicking in that it's not her taste as much as it is yours. keep in mind, at the end of the day she is the one who will be wearing it so while it is nice for you to like it, she's gotta love it! What you feel only matters to you. It is what you do to the people you say you love that is what matters. - from The Last Kiss
Posted: 3/20/2008 7:01:51 PM

P: 3/20/2008 9:23:07 PM
sera Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,086 Last Post: 5/22/2008 Member Since: 6/28/2007	If she's shown interest in a Tiffany-style... well... that is realllllly far from that. I'm with the others that it looks a bit bulky... since the Tiffany-style is delicate, I would really want to see how she responds to similar rings before deciding on something like that. Why not get her what she has shown interest in or find out what else she might be interested in rather than what you are interested in? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May you live all the days of your life. -Swift
Posted: 3/20/2008 9:23:07 PM

P: 3/21/2008 5:29:34 AM
SuicideKing Rough Rock Total Posts: 6 Last Post: 3/21/2008 Member Since: 3/20/2008	lol, I thought this was kinda funny. I stumbled up on an old thread just now with the Tina Marie... http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=63419 Hey, how come Mr. Salvo called it a beautiful stone and setting in that thread, but doesn't like it here. :) hehe, it's the same picture. Peer pressure much!! lol, jk guys. Thanks for the help. I'm now looking at more halo-princess style (perhaps similar to the Legacy only with a princess). I like the one mr. salvo posted, but what about without the split cathedral. Any ideas or do I have to go custom?
Posted: 3/21/2008 5:29:34 AM

P: 3/21/2008 8:15:27 AM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Actually, a 1.25-1.5 princess does not face up all that large. So with a size 9 finger, I definitely think a Legacy style will be much better since that is what she said she wants! I posted this one on your other thread as well as the one MrsS posted here (because we like the same rings, obviously!) http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/rings/70PP1/84/ ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 3/21/2008 8:15:27 AM

P: 3/21/2008 8:17:20 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 3/21/2008 5:29:34 AM Author: SuicideKing Hey, how come Mr. Salvo called it a beautiful stone and setting in that thread, but doesn't like it here. :) hehe, it's the same picture. Peer pressure much!! It's actually mrs. And once a ring is a done deal compliments are all that is given. So that could explain her comment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 3/21/2008 8:17:20 AM

P: 3/21/2008 8:24:56 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 3/21/2008 8:17:20 AM Author: Ellen Date: 3/21/2008 5:29:34 AM Author: SuicideKing Hey, how come Mr. Salvo called it a beautiful stone and setting in that thread, but doesn't like it here. :) hehe, it's the same picture. Peer pressure much!! It's actually mrs. And once a ring is a done deal compliments are all that is given. So that could explain her comment. ellen is correct. I would never critize or put down a completed ring someone is sharing and showing off. totally different in a "what do you think" thread ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 3/21/2008 8:24:56 AM

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