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What is a 'modern setting' in your opinion?

P: 7/15/2008 3:14:52 PM
Herfnerd Rough Rock Total Posts: 50 Last Post: 8/10/2008 Member Since: 7/13/2008	And are 'modern settings' typically a custome one??
Posted: 7/15/2008 3:14:52 PM

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P: 7/15/2008 3:28:41 PM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,827 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	This is what I imagine a modern setting to be; these are non custom http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/Lilly_1216.htm http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Solitaire/Half-Bezel-Heavy-Shank_714.htm http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/george-sawyer-jewelry/rings/01H1/0/ Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 7/15/2008 3:28:41 PM

P: 7/15/2008 3:31:05 PM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,827 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	Here is a thread with a lot of modern setting just for an idea Is your FI requesting something modern? http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=81388 Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 7/15/2008 3:31:05 PM

P: 7/15/2008 3:33:17 PM
Circe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,835 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/26/2007	Modern settings ... well, for me, they tend to consist of clean lines; little excessive ornament; striking combinations. There are fewer of them out there then there are traditional settings, but they don't necessarily have to be custom: Ettiene Pierret makes gorgeous modern settings; so too MaeVona. Tension settings are also very modern to my eye: Steve Kretchmer and Gelin Abaci make gorgeous ones. There's a lot of good stuff out there - this is barely touching the tip of the iceberg!
Posted: 7/15/2008 3:33:17 PM

P: 7/15/2008 3:41:14 PM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	I think the Tiffany Lucida ring is the epitome of "modern". Clean lines. Catherine Iskiw's work also looks modern ... Stuart Moore showcases many modern designers. But its important to get more information about what kind of modern setting. They vary from extremely stark, almost pipe-like -- to more fanciful, flowy, evocative expressions. From mirror finishes to textured to swirly to matte. I've even seen alterna-rings set with "diamonds" made of metal. Cool, but I prefer the real thing.
Posted: 7/15/2008 3:41:14 PM

P: 7/15/2008 3:41:26 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	To me modern is minimalist, simple, usually metal only, highlights the stone, etc. I love some of the modern designs by scholdt, they are my favorite modern settings!
Posted: 7/15/2008 3:41:26 PM

P: 7/15/2008 3:49:07 PM
elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,968 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004	Tension settings, clean straight lines that german designers favor, bezels (full and semi) without any pave work. Bauhaus inspired minimalistic designs. All those say modern to me. A few designers: Henrich and Denzel, Niessing, Steven Kretchmer. Stuart Moore is a great store that carries various modern designers. Link: http://www.stuartmoore.com/ elle
Posted: 7/15/2008 3:49:07 PM

P: 7/15/2008 3:49:49 PM
Herfnerd Rough Rock Total Posts: 50 Last Post: 8/10/2008 Member Since: 7/13/2008	Date: 7/15/2008 3:31:05 PM Author: Skippy123 Here is a thread with a lot of modern setting just for an idea Is your FI requesting something modern? http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=81388 No - no request for something modern. However, a close friend of hers mentioned that she is more of a modern setting type-a girl and I really wasn't sure what that meant, lol!
Posted: 7/15/2008 3:49:49 PM

P: 7/15/2008 3:51:14 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	Date: 7/15/2008 3:49:49 PM Author: Herfnerd Date: 7/15/2008 3:31:05 PM Author: Skippy123 Here is a thread with a lot of modern setting just for an idea Is your FI requesting something modern? http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=81388 No - no request for something modern. However, a close friend of hers mentioned that she is more of a modern setting type-a girl and I really wasn't sure what that meant, lol! Hmmm, you might want to get more clarification. It might mean that she wants something classic like a typical four/six prong setting. However, it may mean she just doesn't like antiquey-type settings with pave, milgrain, etc. You might want to call up the friend and get more details about what she might like.
Posted: 7/15/2008 3:51:14 PM

P: 7/15/2008 4:00:44 PM
elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,968 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004	Date: 7/15/2008 3:41:26 PM Author: kcoursolle To me modern is minimalist, simple, usually metal only, highlights the stone, etc. I love some of the modern designs by scholdt, they are my favorite modern settings! For some reason I don't know why when I think modern, I don't think Sholdt, AND I HAVE ONE! (and it is modern). kcoursolle is right, get clarification. She may mean classic. elle
Posted: 7/15/2008 4:00:44 PM

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