3 Carat Solitare E-Ring Handmade by a local jeweler

[Kawfee]

So I finally figured out a design that I'm just praying she will like. She wanted something plan looking when you look at the ring from above / birds eye view, no pave, but she wanted something different from the side. I didn't want to go too crazy since the stone is what I wanted and she wanted to show case.

3.02, I, SI2, No Fluorescence, HCA 1.9, Depth = 61%, Table = 58%, Crown angle = 32.5%, Pavilion angle = 41.2%





I know she's would want the ring to be perfect and I think the 12 o'clock and the 6 o'clock prongs aren't perfectly at those spots so I may have the jeweler fix that (I told him that when I picked it up).

What are your opinions from looking at the ring from above though, the basket protrudes the diamond, is that something I should ask to be also fixed or does it look fine?

Thanks,

Stan

 

[ElleElle]

Lucky you (and her) for finding that big juicy diamond!
Agreed that the prongs need to be fixed so they are all aligned and perfect and the basket should not protrude the diamond. The basket also sits really high from the band. If she is an active person who uses her hands a lot this may not be the easiest setting to wear. Just my two cents!

 

[LLJsmom]

The basket does seem to stick out a lot. Is it the angle of the picture maybe??

 

[Kawfee]

I'll try to include another eagle eye picture tomorrow to show you how much I protrudes just to make sure it wasn't my imagination.

 

[starryeyed]

Yes, see if you can get the prongs fixed, but it's gorgeous! What kind of wedding band are you thinking about to go with it?

I'm so happy for you and the bride-to-be!!

 

[marcy]

Beautiful diamond and ring.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Since you asked, I am going to be honest and tell you that they did not do a good job at all with this setting. I do not think it can be fixed without a complete remake and redesign. I don't really have confidence in their bench based on this attempt. You would do far better with any number of settings that you can order in her size and for your size diamond. I am on my iPad and not my regular computer, so it is harder for me to look up a lot of settings to show you. But I will try to show you a few.


http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/caroline-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-251.htm

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/the-julia-solitaire/

http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-diamond-engagement-ring-with-surprise-diamonds-in-18kt-white-gold/

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/the-elisabeth-solitaire/

 

[yssie]

Since you asked, I am going to be honest and tell you that they did not do a good job at all with this setting. I do not think it can be fixed without a complete remake and redesign. I don't really have confidence in their bench based on this attempt. You would do far better with any number of settings that you can order in her size and for your size diamond. I am on my iPad and not my regular computer, so it is harder for me to look up a lot of settings to show you. But I will try to show you a few.


http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/caroline-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-251.htm

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/the-julia-solitaire/

http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-diamond-engagement-ring-with-surprise-diamonds-in-18kt-white-gold/

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/the-elisabeth-solitaire/

This.

That is, to my eyes, poor execution of an aesthetically questionable design. I really think you'd do better with DS' suggestions.

 

[thecat]

I agree that the basket needs to be fixed. If a remake is necessary, can you also ask them to lower the diamond into the basket? A large diamond in a high setting isn't convenient for daily wear. Overall I love the design. Does your GF want the wedding band to be flushed with the Ering?

 

[iota15]

Since you asked, I am going to be honest and tell you that they did not do a good job at all with this setting. I do not think it can be fixed without a complete remake and redesign. I don't really have confidence in their bench based on this attempt. You would do far better with any number of settings that you can order in her size and for your size diamond. I am on my iPad and not my regular computer, so it is harder for me to look up a lot of settings to show you. But I will try to show you a few.


http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/caroline-solitaire-engagement-ring-by-vatche-251.htm

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/the-julia-solitaire/

http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-diamond-engagement-ring-with-surprise-diamonds-in-18kt-white-gold/

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/the-elisabeth-solitaire/

This.

That is, to my eyes, poor execution of an aesthetically questionable design. I really think you'd do better with DS' suggestions.

Can I ditto without piling on?

The diamond is just so big and beautiful. The setting doesn't really seem to fit with it in terms of quality. For one, it's way too high. The stone is going to flop from side to side on her hand.

The diamonds/pave in the basket also look uneven. The base of the prongs also look lumpy, uneven and unfinished.

I'm hoping you don't have a tight timeline, and I appreciate this is a custom piece so it's unlikely you'd receive a refund. I just really think the quality of setting doesn't fit such a quality stone.

 

[hearts-arrows_girl]

I agree that the basket needs to be fixed. If a remake is necessary, can you also ask them to lower the diamond into the basket? A large diamond in a high setting isn't convenient for daily wear. Overall I love the design. Does your GF want the wedding band to be flushed with the Ering?

+1

 

[lknvrb4]

The diamond is gorgeous but the setting seems to cheapen the diamond, I just don't think they did a good job on it. Hopefully you will get it all worked out, she is a lucky lady!

 

[artdecolover71]

Big, beautiful stone!

 

[Kawfee]

I appreciate everyone's honesty and yes I too though the ring wasn't the best quality of work / design...the local jeweler was recommended by my parents who has had work done on their jewelry in the past.

I already told him that the basket seemed to protrude and that the prongs weren't perfect and he said that he is able to fix that. But the diamonds around the basket doesn't seem clean which also bothered me. If I"m a guy and this bothers me, imagine how much it will bother my gf.

What is the best way going about this until it's perfect? I paid cash to avoid taxes.

Do you think it would be better to just call it a loss and go with Diamondseeker's suggestions?

I plan on proposing this weekend since it's our 1 year anniversary from the day I asked her to be my gf.

Thanks,

Stan

 

[Kawfee]

To answer those who asked what type of wedding band, we're not sure yet.

I don't think she wants a pave wedding band, she was entertaining the idea of rose gold or yellow gold to mix the two, but it's still too early to tell.

She might even go with some name brand wedding band like Cartier, but that's something to be discussed later down the line...that's where all the PSer's come in and suggest

Stan

 

[ckrickett]

What I would do (and this is JUST ME). Is scrap the setting, if they won't refund you for the setting you can scap it, or maybe save it for a colored stone in the future. Do whatever makes sense for you.

The thing is that is an amazing stone, and it (and you and your lady) DESERVE a great setting. So I wouldn't settle for that setting, and if they can't get it right the first time, I am usually not one for giving second chances with items like custom made settings, or projects and the like.

 

[yssie]

There'sso much wrong with that setting... I don't even know where to start. I will say that the fact that your jeweller of choice thought it acceptable to hand that over to a customer is IMO the biggest problem! And I will also say that illegal activities (like, y'know, tax evasion) do usually come back to bite you in the backside!

This jeweller quite obviously has no vision, no understanding of fluidity and flow, and no pride in his workmanship. I those aren't things you'll be able to instill in him any time soon, so I definitely think that if your goal is to have your stone set in a beautiful setting quickly your best bet is to go with one of DS' suggestions. You could try and argue a refund but to be honest I wouldn't hold my breath - you've put yourself in an untenable position on that front.

If you're going to propose this weekend would you consider having the stone unset and proposing with it loose, or putting in a cheapy 14k temp, and making choosing and purchasing the setting the your first activity together as an engaged couple?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I appreciate everyone's honesty and yes I too though the ring wasn't the best quality of work / design...the local jeweler was recommended by my parents who has had work done on their jewelry in the past.

I already told him that the basket seemed to protrude and that the prongs weren't perfect and he said that he is able to fix that. But the diamonds around the basket doesn't seem clean which also bothered me. If I"m a guy and this bothers me, imagine how much it will bother my gf.

What is the best way going about this until it's perfect? I paid cash to avoid taxes.

Do you think it would be better to just call it a loss and go with Diamondseeker's suggestions?

I plan on proposing this weekend since it's our 1 year anniversary from the day I asked her to be my gf.

Thanks,

Stan

Honestly, I would take a credit with the jeweler and buy her a watch or something later on. Have him set your beautiful stone into a plain solitaire for your proposal Then you can show her the settings I posted as a start and she can have fun looking for her favorite setting. I seriously would not use this jeweler because they clearly are not very good at custom work. We would be happy to help if she wants to post here after the proposal. If you want to give her a completed ring, most of those will take approx two weeks or so. That is how long my Vatche ring took, as an example.

 

[Kawfee]

That is a great suggestion Yessie and I think it's more of my pride and money that I don't want to just scrap the design....it's such a waste sigh...but yes lesson learned and we'll see what the jeweler says after I bring my gf or soon to be fiancee to him.

Thank you all again. I am so glad there is a forum such as Price Scope to help out lost and misguided people like me.

Stan

 

[LLJsmom]

That is a great suggestion Yessie and I think it's more of my pride and money that I don't want to just scrap the design....it's such a waste sigh...but yes lesson learned and we'll see what the jeweler says after I bring my gf or soon to be fiancee to him.

Thank you all again. I am so glad there is a forum such as Price Scope to help out lost and misguided people like me.

Stan

Stan, you are the sweetest guy to want to give your gf the best. Your rock is ridiculous. I agree that it is natural to want a setting that is respectful of the quality of your stone. It sounds like you're looking for something well made, and you notice details. I would check out Victor Canera and Leon Mege.

http://www.victorcanera.com/

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I'm not sure where you are and how you feel about shipping your stone to have it set. Many PSers have had work done by these masters and have been very happy with the work. These are the two I would go with if I could have a do-over.