#JOTW A new sun in orbit! 3.5 S-T SI1 old mine cut from Old World Diamonds

[Kim N]

She looks gorgeous in her new mount! I love the prongs. Only a few more days until she's back on your hand!

 

[MamaBear]

HUBBA!!! She’s delicious! How exciting!!!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Can't wait to see hand shots - looks amazing!!

 

[Cerulean]

Honestly it’s just perfect. Always hard to capture in photos - but Caysie just did a wonderful job. Easy process start to finish. The details, its delicacy - but also substantial shank (3mm at the widest) The milgrain…everything about it!

The prongs really open up the stone - it’s more fiery, and “glows” versus contrasty pattern. This is what I expected. I just love how soft and feminine it feels

 

[Lookinagain]

Just plain gorgeous! Wear it in good health. I'm sure you are staring at it all day!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Just beautiful! I love the basket and the pinched shank near the head. Great light is a diamond’s best friend! Is that your 3mm Tiffany band paired with it? Stunning pairing!

 

[Cerulean]

Just beautiful! I love the basket and the pinched shank near the head. Great light is a diamond’s best friend! Is that your 3mm Tiffany band paired with it? Stunning pairing!

It’s a 3.5mm Cartier band! I never bought the Tiffany’s actually - I got this instead so my husband and I could have matching bands!

 

[Cerulean]

A dreamy pastel combo…

 

[MissGotRocks]

It’s a 3.5mm Cartier band! I never bought the Tiffany’s actually - I got this instead so my husband and I could have matching bands!

It is a beautiful band!

 

[oldcutclubmember]

Oh it’s just lovely on your hand I know what you mean about noticing a difference in the light play. I think the “glow“ is enhancing the already delicate and feminine feel of the setting. Happy anniversary and wear this beauty in good health!

 

[lulu_ma]

Perfection!

 

[ean]

This is perfection!!

 

[JV36912]

Oh gosh I loved this ring before but it's even more beautiful now. What a wonderful rest! Enjoy this beauty!!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Wow, that is just perfection. Your nails look great too! Love the whole look

 

[empliau]

That is utterly....okay, no adjective is adequate. I don't even love diamonds (much) and I am blown away. Let me just leave it at utterly.

Beautiful and wear it in good health.

 

[TruLuv858]

Wow, absolutely beautiful!! Do you find that you miss any of the real estate from the bezel? I have a halo now and plan to upgrade to a larger stone, sort of feel like I’ve outgrown the blingy, Diamond encrusted halo and longing for just one huge Solitaire! This ring is a piece of art, enjoy it!!! Something about such a classic look

 

[luckygreen317]

A dreamy pastel combo…

It’s a beautiful diamond in its full glory because of the setting simplicity. The intricate basket adds a beautiful touch. Congratulations on an elegant and timeless ring!

 

[Cerulean]

Wow, absolutely beautiful!! Do you find that you miss any of the real estate from the bezel? I have a halo now and plan to upgrade to a larger stone, sort of feel like I’ve outgrown the blingy, Diamond encrusted halo and longing for just one huge Solitaire! This ring is a piece of art, enjoy it!!! Something about such a classic look

So, I thought I’d miss the size of the bezel - but honestly, I think this looks visually almost the same. I think the 8 prongs give a halo effect, it’s set a little higher (donut underneath the stone), and then the shank is reverse tapered. All of those design elements combined, give it more visual oomph.

So, I think as you look to a solitaire - those slight tweaks can basically create an optical illusion and really enhance the size of the stone!