Halo or 3 stone?

P: 10/7/2008 4:17:09 PM

idreamofice

Cut Rock
Total Posts: 395
Last Post: 3/16/2009
Member Since: 12/19/2007

Hi guys,

A few days ago I posted about my frustating problem with my halo engagement ring. I loved my halo ering but I guess it just wasn't meant to be due to all the problems I'm having with it. I've been looking around for different halo settings and I can't seem to find any that I love except for Martin Flyer, Leon and precision set. Precision set is out of my budget and I'm pretty sure Leon will be out of my budget as well. As for Martin Flyer....I'm not sure if I want to give them another chance.

So, since I love 3 stone rings as well, should I get a 3 stone ec ring or give Martin Flyer another chance?
If I go the 3 stone route I figure I can get 2 half carat sidestones and a simple setting from Whiteflash or another vendor online and I might even come in under budget....maybe.

I know this is comapairing apples to oranges but I really don't know what to do anymore.

Thanks everyone!

PS: my husband is negotiating with the jeweler and we are pretty confident that we will be getting a refund.

Posted: 10/7/2008 4:17:09 PM

There are 23 replies to this message. There are 23 replies on this page.

P: 10/7/2008 4:27:41 PM
cmcdowell Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 10/7/2008 Member Since: 10/7/2008	I am very in love with Emeralds in a solitaire setting :) It's sooooo easy to get lost in the stone when there is nothing else around to get distracted with. Depending on what I find out about the Tacori setting I want, That is what I'll likely end up with.
Posted: 10/7/2008 4:27:41 PM

P: 10/7/2008 5:23:58 PM
luvmyhalo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,037 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007	What about having Whiteflash make you a custom halo setting? I think you LOVE halos and if you get anything else, you'll be settling. Get what you love!!!
Posted: 10/7/2008 5:23:58 PM

P: 10/7/2008 6:51:06 PM
Tuckins1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,389 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/13/2008	I can't possibly choose! It depends on what you really want. Don't think that your halo just isn't going to happen! Get what ever your heart desires!! It will happen for you if you want it! "If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"
Posted: 10/7/2008 6:51:06 PM

P: 10/8/2008 8:43:35 AM
idreamofice Cut Rock Total Posts: 395 Last Post: 3/16/2009 Member Since: 12/19/2007	Thanks cmcdowell, it is fun to get lost in the stone when you have a solitaire! I wish you luck with your setting. luvmyhalo, I haven't thought of Whiteflash making me a custome setting! That is another option I think. Thanks!! Tuckins, I know, I'm having a hard time trying to decide. I do know that I am going to take my time and not rush in to anything.... Thanks everyone, The poll looks like people are in favor of the 3 stone route....
Posted: 10/8/2008 8:43:35 AM

P: 10/8/2008 9:08:22 AM
karin23320 Rough Rock Total Posts: 8 Last Post: 11/2/2008 Member Since: 10/7/2008	How about a halo with side stones? I have a 2 carat oval that I want to have remounted into a halo...and I saw this ring: http://www.jewelblast.com/product/index.php?action=det&pId=473756&cId=7&m_type=1&I_type=1# What do you think? I want the best of both worlds! Karin23320
Posted: 10/8/2008 9:08:22 AM

P: 10/8/2008 1:51:10 PM
idreamofice Cut Rock Total Posts: 395 Last Post: 3/16/2009 Member Since: 12/19/2007	Karin, that setting is beautiful! You must show us more pics when its done! I love the idea of 3 stone halo! will have to keep it in mind.
Posted: 10/8/2008 1:51:10 PM

P: 10/8/2008 1:53:51 PM
Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,581 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008	I LOVE emerald cut solitaires! BUT, I also love EC three stones. I guess I'm not much help. Sorry
Posted: 10/8/2008 1:53:51 PM

P: 10/8/2008 2:25:28 PM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,859 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	i voted for the 3 stone option. i just think 3 stones are so classic. ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 10/8/2008 2:25:28 PM

P: 10/8/2008 3:49:35 PM
goobear78 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 649 Last Post: 12/12/2008 Member Since: 6/20/2008	Love three stone rings. Love'em!!!
Posted: 10/8/2008 3:49:35 PM

P: 10/8/2008 7:24:28 PM
HeartingDiamonds Ideal Rock Total Posts: 532 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 12/12/2007	I would vote 3-stone too. We (Erica and I) noticed a serious interest and request for 3-stone rings in the last 2 months or so. I myself am SERIOUSLY jonesing for one. Grace Jewels by Erica Grace
Posted: 10/8/2008 7:24:28 PM

P: 10/9/2008 8:45:40 AM
idreamofice Cut Rock Total Posts: 395 Last Post: 3/16/2009 Member Since: 12/19/2007	Kelli, lol, thanks! I know, I am having a hard time too. Thanks mrssalvo! I also think 3 stones are classic....that is what I originally fell in love with. Thanks for your vote goobear! Grace, that's interesting about people requesting more 3 stones lately....thanks for your vote! I think I know what I'll be getting next....As always thanks for everyone's help!!
Posted: 10/9/2008 8:45:40 AM

P: 10/9/2008 8:52:08 AM
MMT Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,565 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 6/24/2008	I just upgraded to a 3 stone ring and I love it. My sides are smaller than you are planning but I love it. How big is your center stone? Here's the link to mine http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=96812
Posted: 10/9/2008 8:52:08 AM

P: 10/9/2008 9:00:41 AM
idreamofice Cut Rock Total Posts: 395 Last Post: 3/16/2009 Member Since: 12/19/2007	MMT, I LOVE your new upgrade! Awesome finger coverage. My centerstone is tiny compaired to yours. It's a carat. Hmmm....after looking at your lovely ring, I think maybe I could go with smaller sidestones? Will have to think about that. Congrats on your new uprade, it's really beautiful!
Posted: 10/9/2008 9:00:41 AM

P: 10/9/2008 9:02:51 AM
geckodani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,177 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2008	I am a huge fan of the solitaire or 3 stone rings. I think that they are classy and just more wearable than a halo, IMO (Don't get me wrong, halos are classy and gorgeous too, just not my style. ) Besides, with a 3 stone you have more options for fun wedding bands! Run turkey, RUN! (Little man in the avatar is my nephew.)
Posted: 10/9/2008 9:02:51 AM

P: 10/9/2008 9:06:42 AM
MMT Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,565 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 6/24/2008	Idreamofice I think your 1 ct would look gorgeous in a 3 stone ring. I do like the idea of smaller side stones so they don't compete with your center stone. I hope it all works out for you this time. Make sure to post some photos of your finished product. Good Luck!!!
Posted: 10/9/2008 9:06:42 AM

P: 10/9/2008 9:11:37 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	I'm usually a fan of solitaires, but if I were going with a multiple stone EC, this is what I would get. I absolutely adore this ring. I realize it may well be out of budget (with any designer), but I just had to post it. http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=60789 And original link, not too many pics though. http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=60763 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 10/9/2008 9:11:37 AM

P: 10/9/2008 9:15:37 AM
idreamofice Cut Rock Total Posts: 395 Last Post: 3/16/2009 Member Since: 12/19/2007	Thanks geckodani, lol, don't get me started on wedding bands just yet! I already have 2. Unfortunately I was not able to return my matching band. So I do want to incorporate the design of my wedding band into my next setting. I'm thinking 3 stone with 3 sided pave....like this! Might be waayyy out of my price range though.... MMT, thanks! I think you are right, I do want my centerstone to pop. I will certainly come back with pictures!
Posted: 10/9/2008 9:15:37 AM

P: 10/10/2008 6:10:47 PM
idreamofice Cut Rock Total Posts: 395 Last Post: 3/16/2009 Member Since: 12/19/2007	Ellen, don't make this harder than it already is!! Seriously, that ring is really beautiful! I've been thinking about traps for sidestones instead of ECs. My husband and I have been discussing my new setting a lot and he is open to upping the budget a bit more. But, I just can't justify spending more for the setting than he did on the diamond.... But sidestones don't count right? Thanks again Ellen!
Posted: 10/10/2008 6:10:47 PM

P: 10/10/2008 6:19:31 PM
ZoeBartlett Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,888 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2006	I'm partial to three stones -- that's what I have (in a trellis setting).
Posted: 10/10/2008 6:19:31 PM

P: 10/11/2008 9:30:28 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Date: 10/10/2008 6:10:47 PM Author: idreamofice Ellen, don't make this harder than it already is!! Seriously, that ring is really beautiful! I've been thinking about traps for sidestones instead of ECs. My husband and I have been discussing my new setting a lot and he is open to upping the budget a bit more. But, I just can't justify spending more for the setting than he did on the diamond.... But sidestones don't count right? Thanks again Ellen! Of course not! And you're quite welcome. I can't wait to see what you end up with! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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: 10/11/2008 9:30:28 AM

P: 10/11/2008 9:51:48 PM
marcyc Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,820 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/27/2007	I really like 3 stone settings. I think you should get what you want though even if you have to wait for it. Sparkle On My Friends!
Posted: 10/11/2008 9:51:48 PM

P: 10/14/2008 6:47:30 PM
idreamofice Cut Rock Total Posts: 395 Last Post: 3/16/2009 Member Since: 12/19/2007	Thanks for the vote Zoe and marcyc! and Thanks again to everyone, you guys have been extremely helpful. I am working with James over at Whiteflash right now and I have to say he is absolutely wonderful, and so darn FAST!! lol. AND as of right now the setting is way under budget! Hmmm....maybe enough for a pretty pendant.
Posted: 10/14/2008 6:47:30 PM

P: 10/14/2008 7:25:59 PM
luvmyhalo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,037 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007	How exciting! I can't wait to see what you decide on!
Posted: 10/14/2008 7:25:59 PM

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