First, thank you to everyone for all the information and support provided here, its an invaluable tool. Have been lurking for a while and am finally ready to get going with things. Was hoping the kind people here could provide a little input prior to finalizing my choice.
The stone is a 1.7ct Cushion that comes from my grandmother. I've searched and searched for a setting that I thought was appropriate and was within my budget.
My only concerns are that the setting appears to have been designed for a round cut diamond. I say appears, as I'm not knowledgeable about jewelry design. The gap in the center appears to be there to accommodate a round cut. Is there any concern this setting is not appropriate for the stone?
I'd like to personalize the ring in some way beyond an inscription. I'd thought about replacing one of the pave stones on either side with our two birth stones (emerald and tourmaline). They would be positioned that with the hand closed, you'd would not see them. However, for a variety of reasons and after further consideration I'm less enthusiastic about this option.
Another possibility is to select the two birth stones as "surprise stones" set inside the band.
Any other thoughts?
Ok time for the pics. Apologies on the quality of the shot with the stone resting in the ring. I'm waiting on the higher quality shots from the jeweler.
Many thanks for any input or suggestions.
Off to scheme a bit about the proposal plan.
The stone is a 1.7ct Cushion that comes from my grandmother. I've searched and searched for a setting that I thought was appropriate and was within my budget.
My only concerns are that the setting appears to have been designed for a round cut diamond. I say appears, as I'm not knowledgeable about jewelry design. The gap in the center appears to be there to accommodate a round cut. Is there any concern this setting is not appropriate for the stone?
I'd like to personalize the ring in some way beyond an inscription. I'd thought about replacing one of the pave stones on either side with our two birth stones (emerald and tourmaline). They would be positioned that with the hand closed, you'd would not see them. However, for a variety of reasons and after further consideration I'm less enthusiastic about this option.
Another possibility is to select the two birth stones as "surprise stones" set inside the band.
Any other thoughts?
Ok time for the pics. Apologies on the quality of the shot with the stone resting in the ring. I'm waiting on the higher quality shots from the jeweler.
Many thanks for any input or suggestions.
Off to scheme a bit about the proposal plan.
I am less enthusiastic about hidden birthstones and would personally prefer something like the engagement date being engraved inside the shank.
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