A visit to Danhov''s office downtown LA!!!!!!!!! Pics Included

[kcoursolle]

Hi everyone,
I've had a hard time deciding between two settings for my replacement engagement ring. I was debating between the ME30 and ME31 danhov settings. I just really wanted to see them in person so I gave them a call. Shant answered my call and I made an appointment to come in to their office. They don't have a formal showroom, so it was very sweet of him and the Danhov crew to take them time out of their workday to show me some settings.

Their work is utterly amazing, declicious, delicate, and well-made.

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I haven't decided for sure, but I think I'm going with the ME30!!!

 

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Some pictures of the Me30 in person. I think the center stone is a 1.5 carat CZ.

 

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Some pictures of the ME31. By the way, this setting looks *much* more delicate in person than on the Jamesallen.com website. I liked it much better in person, but I loved the ME30 a little bit more since it is so unique.

 

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[kcoursolle]

Almandine, I was able to see the ME12 in person and it was stunning. However, I forgot to take pictures...sorry hun. However, Shant suggested that this setting is really best for stones in the 3-5 carat range and really what the setting would look like with a smaller stone is the ME31 setting. This setting can also be made for a cushion.

 

[snlee]

How exciting kcoursolle!!! I love the first setting. It''s beautiful and looks great on you! What size stone do you have again?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I agree, the first one is gorgeous and would be my pick! I''d certainly be happy to have the other one for a right hand ring, though!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 12/6/2007 9:17:35 PM
Author: snlee
How exciting kcoursolle!!! I love the first setting. It''s beautiful and looks great on you! What size stone do you have again?

The stone is a 1.1 so it should be really lovely in the ME30.

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 12/6/2007 9:18:34 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I agree, the first one is gorgeous and would be my pick! I''d certainly be happy to have the other one for a right hand ring, though!

I think the split shank would make an awesome RHR. A few of the halos I saw would also be awesome for RHRs.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Oh, the first one would be verrryyyyy easy to own....btw you have beautiful hands

cheers--Sharon

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 12/6/2007 9:29:06 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Oh, the first one would be verrryyyyy easy to own....btw you have beautiful hands

cheers--Sharon

definitely! Thanks about my hands...I suppose it''s a ps advantage for shrinkage that they are so small LOL.

 

[snlee]

Date: 12/6/2007 9:22:24 PM
Author: kcoursolle

Date: 12/6/2007 9:17:35 PM

Author: snlee

How exciting kcoursolle!!! I love the first setting. It's beautiful and looks great on you! What size stone do you have again?

The stone is a 1.1 so it should be really lovely in the ME30.

Yes, it will look lovely! So when will you make your final decision?

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 12/6/2007 10:31:56 PM
Author: snlee

Date: 12/6/2007 9:22:24 PM
Author: kcoursolle

Date: 12/6/2007 9:17:35 PM

Author: snlee

How exciting kcoursolle!!! I love the first setting. It''s beautiful and looks great on you! What size stone do you have again?

The stone is a 1.1 so it should be really lovely in the ME30.

Yes, it will look lovely! So when will you make your final decision?

soon I think!!! I''m pretty sure, but just don''t want to rush a big decision.

 

[mrssalvo]

ooo, thanks for taking and sharing the pics...both settings are very pretty but I really love the first one.....

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 12/6/2007 10:38:05 PM
Author: mrssalvo
ooo, thanks for taking and sharing the pics...both settings are very pretty but I really love the first one.....

I could have spent all day there looking at their settings, they were stunning!!

 

[LadyAmythyst69]

I agree that the first ring is the prettiest. I like them both but the first ring is just more special somehow...

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 12/6/2007 11:56:22 PM
Author: LadyAmythyst69
I agree that the first ring is the prettiest. I like them both but the first ring is just more special somehow...

ditto; it looks perfect on your lovely hands!!!

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 12/6/2007 9:29:06 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Oh, the first one would be verrryyyyy easy to own....btw you have beautiful hands

cheers--Sharon

Ditto! I love the first one the best! Can''t wait to see it when it''s all put together!

 

[TravelingGal]

Ditto the first one!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 12/6/2007 11:56:22 PM
Author: LadyAmythyst69
I agree that the first ring is the prettiest. I like them both but the first ring is just more special somehow...

I think so too, the first one is just so unique and beautiful. I''ve never seen anything like it!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 12/6/2007 11:58:50 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 12/6/2007 11:56:22 PM
Author: LadyAmythyst69
I agree that the first ring is the prettiest. I like them both but the first ring is just more special somehow...

ditto; it looks perfect on your lovely hands!!!

aw, thanks skip!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 12/6/2007 11:59:54 PM
Author: thing2of2

Date: 12/6/2007 9:29:06 PM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Oh, the first one would be verrryyyyy easy to own....btw you have beautiful hands

cheers--Sharon

Ditto! I love the first one the best! Can''t wait to see it when it''s all put together!

Me too, I can''t wait to see it all done...and on my finger!!!

 

[kcoursolle]

Date: 12/7/2007 12:01:31 AM
Author: TravelingGal
Ditto the first one!

Wow, unanimous so far!